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Is the Warrumbungles open?

Warrumbungle National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

Where is Warrumbungles located?

New South Wales, Australia
The Warrumbungles is a mountain range in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia.

What Shire is warrumbungle National Park in?

Gilgandra Shire Council
Warrumbungle National Park – Gilgandra Shire Council.

How do I get to warrumbungle National Park?

From Coonamble:

  1. Take Castlereagh Highway south, and turn left onto King Street.
  2. Continue along Coonamble-Tooraweenah Road for approx. 68km.
  3. Once within Warrumbungle National Park, continue along John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 6km.
  4. Turn left off John Renshaw Parkway and travel approx. 300m to the visitor centre.

How big is Warrumbungles?

3,957′
Warrumbungle Range/Elevation

What Shire is Coonabarabran?

Warrumbungle Shire Council
Warrumbungle Shire Council has two offices, one in Coonabarabran and one in Coolah.

How do I get to Warrumbungle National Park?

Take Dalgarno Street west from Newell Highway/John Street. Turn right onto Namoi Street, then turn left onto Eden Street. Following signs for Warrumbungle National Park, travel along Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 35km.

Where can you see the most stars in Australia?

The Best Places for Stargazing Around Australia

  • SYDNEY OBSERVATORY, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.
  • WIRUNA, BLUE MOUNTAINS, NEW SOUTH WALES.
  • WARRUMBUNGLE NATIONAL PARK, COONABARABRAN, NEW SOUTH WALES.
  • LEON MOW DARK SKY SITE, HEATHCOTE, VICTORIA.
  • SIR THOMAS BRISBANE PLANETARIUM, MT COOT-THA, QUEENSLAND.

Can you see the Milky Way with your eyes in Australia?

Australia also has the best view of the Milky Way on Earth, looking towards the galactic centre rather than away from it. There are 100 times more stars on display than can be seen in the Northern Hemisphere, not to mention meteor showers, dust lanes and nebulae. So get set for some out-of-this-world experiences.

How big is warrumbungle?

90 mi²
Warrumbungle National Park/Area

How high above sea level is Coonabarabran?

1,657′
Coonabarabran/Elevation

Is Warrumbungle National Park worth a visit?

Whether you’re into camping, walking, birdwatching, or even astronomy, Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran in NSW, is a great place for a weekend getaway or longer holiday. Wildfires in 2013 marked yet another chapter in this great park’s history.

How long is the Coonabarabran-Baradine-Warrumbungle drive?

Look no further than Coonabarabran-Baradine-Warrumbungle National Park drive, a 130km trip where you can choose your own pace. Setting out from Coonabarabran, known as the ‘Astronomy Capital of Australia’ and also as ‘Coona’ the first stop is Baradine.

What to do in the Warrumbungles in NSW?

Explore the spectacular landscapes, historic towns, picnic spots and walks of the Warrumbungles and Pilliga, near Coonabarabran and Baradine, in NSW. Visit Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre or Warrumbungles Visitor Centre to get more information about the drive. School holidays can be busy so you might want to book accommodation in advance.

Where is the best Aboriginal history in Coonabarabran?

Setting out from Coonabarabran, known as the ‘Astronomy Capital of Australia’ or ‘Coona’, head towards Baradine. Here a visit to the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre is a must, then find out more about the Aboriginal history of the area at the Baradine Local Land Council Building.

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