Warrumbungle Area activities
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Talbragar Country Antiques
You can experience a treasure trove of interesting pieces at Talbragar Country Antiques that are ideal for your home or a gift for someone special. Discover a huge assortment of early authentic Australian furniture, both restored and unre…
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Australian Museum Diprotodon Exhibition
The Australian Museum Diprotodon Exhibition is housed at the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre, on the Newell Highway, at the southern end of town. The exhibition displays the skeleton and skull of a Diprotodon, the largest marsu…
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Pilliga Forest
Pronounced pilly-gah, Pilliga Forest is an iconic Australian landscape offering rugged beauty on a grand scale. Explore the trail network by car or on foot, take a guided tour and camp out. One of the iconic landscapes of inland Australia…
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Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Program
Discover nature's classroom on Discovery Ranger guided walks, talks, and tours in the Warrumbungle National Park. Discovery Programs operate during autumn, winter and spring school holidays. Bookings are essential for activities so contac…
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Whitegum lookout
Spectacular views of the volcanic landscape of Warrumbungle National Park await you at Whitegum lookout. Be sure to take a hamper or thermos flask with you, there are picnic tables where you can enjoy a picnic or cuppa while taking in the v…
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Dunedoo Historical Museum
The Dunedoo Historical Museum houses a fascinating collection of local objects covering mining history, military history and household supplies. The collection is sure to take you on a trip down memory lane! The Museum also offers local fa…
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Self Drive Geology and Nature Trails
Discover ancient lava flows, wonderful wildflower displays and evidence of the rich geological history of the Warrumbungle Region on one of these rewarding self-drive nature trails. Gamble Creek Nature Tour, is a 70 kilometre return tri…
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Tara Cave Walk
The Tara Cave Walk offers an opportunity to gain a valuable insight into the rich Aboriginal culture of the Warrumbungle region, and an understanding of the original inhabitants of this area, the Gamilaraay people (also known as Gamilaroi a…
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Burbie Canyon walking track
Avid birdwatchers will love Burbie Canyon walking track, which offers a gentle two kilometre stroll past a creek and through a narrow sandstone gorge. Indeed, the birdlife is so varied here, you can’t help but go birdwatching, trying to spo…
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Guinema Road Tourist Drive
The Guinema Road Tourist Drive shows the stunning geological formations located in the rugged volcanic landscape of the Warrumbungles. This is a pretty area of the Warrumbungles that can be viewed by car along Guinema Road. The turn off …
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Warrumbungle Observatory
The 90 minute show at the Warrumbungle Observatory includes an astronomy presentation while sitting under the stars and looking through telescopes at the planets, stars and galaxies. Learn how to navigate around the night sky, observe thro…
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Peppermint Tree Cottage Crafts
Peppermint Tree Cottage Crafts is nestled in the main street of Binnaway. Take time to explore this charming craft shop and book exchange. Here you will find an interesting range of homemade local arts and crafts including hand knitted jump…
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Coonabarabran, Warrumbungle, Tooraweenah Drive
Fancy a leisurely drive through the iconic Warrumbungles, taking in some of the sights that have put this area on the world map? The 70 kilometre Coonabarabran – Warrumbungle – Tooraweenah drive combines views, lookouts, and easy walks on a…
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Cunninghams Campsite and Pandoras Pass
Take some time to explore the route of the well known explorer Allan Cunningham and his party. Starting at the memorial plaque where they spent the night and moving further up the valley to discover Pandora Pass. This picturesque camp site …
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Sculptures in the Scrub Walking Track
Sculptures in the Scrub walking track, in Timallallie National Park, takes in the award-winning Sculptures in the Scrub, a project that was four years in the making. Each sculpture is the result of an artist collaborating with local Aborig…
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Black Gate Distillery Mendooran
Situated in Mendooran, a small town with a population of 400, Black Gate Distillery offers a place to relax in unspoilt beauty, where you can unwind and enjoy warm country hospitality. Family owned and operated since 2009. Open by appoint…
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Siding Spring Observatory
Siding Spring Observatory is Australia's premier optical astronomical research facility. Located 27 kilometres west of Coonabarabran on the edge of the Warrumbungle National Park, it is home of Australia's largest optical telescopes, includ…
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Canyon Picnic Area
Canyon picnic area is a great spot for a family picnic or barbecue, and you can either lay out your picnic blanket and relax on the grass, or take advantage of one of the picnic tables. The picnic area is accessible to everyone, including c…
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Goanna Tracks Motocross and Enduro Complex
Goanna Tracks Motocross and Enduro Complex has adrenaline pumping tracks and engines roaring. Enjoy all styles of Motocross, Enduro, Endurocross, ATVs and Trials. The complex caters for all riders - from junior and beginner riders through…
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Worlds Largest Virtual Solar System Drive
Launch into Coonabarabran, Central NSW, on the Worlds Largest Virtual Solar System Drive and explore the planets as it you were hurtling through space. Journey through the Solar System and picturesque countryside on one or all of the five d…
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Black Stump Rest Area
Coolah is one of several towns to claim bragging rights as the home of the legendary Black Stump. It was here that the colloquial saying ‘Beyond the Black Stump’, meaning ‘beyond the limits of civilisation,’ is said to have originated. Su…
