Coonabarabran

Coonabarabran lies along the Castlereagh River, where the western slopes of the Warrumbungle Range meet the open plains of north-western New South Wales. The town is closely associated with Australian astronomy: Siding Spring Observatory, in nearby Warrumbungle National Park, is home to the 3.9-metre Anglo-Australian Telescope. The park’s volcanic terrain includes the Breadknife, a narrow rock spine formed by an ancient volcano. In 2016, Warrumbungle became Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, recognising night skies that support research and public stargazing. Bushwalking draws visitors by day, while Coonabarabran is a useful base for the park and observatory. Discover more points of interest through webcams across Coonabarabran and the Warrumbungles.

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