Coonabarabran, New South Wales
The route will cover:
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Actually, we changed this route by going East from Bourke until arriving at Walgett, then South to Coonabarabran. It was the same distance (462 Kilometres), on ‘B’ roads but we wanted to avoid revisiting Nyngan for no other reason that we had stayed there on our outbound journey.
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The caravan park
Telephone
0268 421 635
FAX
0268 424 788
Postal address
John Oxley Caravan Park
Newell Highway
Coonabarabran NSW 2357
Electronic mail
Information & Bookings: info@johnoxleycvn.net
I would rate 3 stars
We are booked into the park for three nights giving us two full days to explore as much as we can.
On our arrival we took a quick drive into the town centre to get a 'feel' of the layout, however no time for any photographs - These will come during the next two days
Mobile and TV reception:
Mobile coverage
Optus - 5 bars
Vodafone - 5 bars
Telstra Broadband - 3 bars
TV reception includes:
Various Digital channels including 7, 9, 10, SBS and ABC
Rates:
$28/night for two adults
Buddy welcomed
Surrounding area:
Warrumbungle Observatory
Crystal Kingdom
Garrawilla Volcano (about 200 million years old)
Warraumbungle Volcano (about 17 million years old)
Pillaga Nature Reserve (Sandstone Caves)
Pillaga pottery (about 33 alms North of Coolabarabran)
Siding Springs Observatory & Exploratory Centre
Warrumbungle National Park
Various Wineries
Sunday 11th August
We drive to the Warrumbungles to view the sights of the volcanoes and check out Siding Springs observatory.
Sunday 11th August
We drive to the Warrumbungles to view the sights of the volcanoes and check out Siding Springs observatory.
Walking and driving through the Warrumbungles gave us a chance to see how the fires had affected to area and , fortunately, how the area is rejuvenating. Many of the photographs are of an area served by a 255 Million year old volcano.
One of many information plaques providing useful knowledge of the surrounds. During our sightings it was so apparent that a fire had ravaged the area, and yet, how the grass and mountain flowers were wining the battle of survival.
"Split' Mountain is part of the volcano region. We were aware of just how quiet this area was being void of any significant numbers of birds. Hopefully they will return.
Siding Springs Observatory sits atop, yes, you guess it, Siding Springs mountain which is the optimum position for this telescope to view the universe.
Inside the Siding Springs Telescope.
Part of the township of Coonabarabran.
Coonabarabran town centrepiece.
Monday 12th August:
Pilliga Pottery.
We ere invited to enter the actual pottery and watch a potter at work. It was very interesting and informative.
The 'Swiss Cottage' accommodation, looking quite unique. There was another accommodation called 'The Poets House'
One of many information plaques providing useful knowledge of the surrounds. During our sightings it was so apparent that a fire had ravaged the area, and yet, how the grass and mountain flowers were wining the battle of survival.
"Split' Mountain is part of the volcano region. We were aware of just how quiet this area was being void of any significant numbers of birds. Hopefully they will return.
Siding Springs Observatory sits atop, yes, you guess it, Siding Springs mountain which is the optimum position for this telescope to view the universe.
Inside the Siding Springs Telescope.
Part of the township of Coonabarabran.
Coonabarabran town centrepiece.
Monday 12th August:
Pilliga Pottery.
We ere invited to enter the actual pottery and watch a potter at work. It was very interesting and informative.
The 'Swiss Cottage' accommodation, looking quite unique. There was another accommodation called 'The Poets House'
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