Local Attractions
Acacia Motor Lodge, centrally located in town, provides convenient access to numerous local attractions in Coonabarabran, such as the Australian Museum Diprotodon Exhibition, the World's Largest Virtual Solar System Drive, Milroy Observatory, Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Program, Warrumbungle Observatory, Coona Astro Ventures, Siding Spring Observatory, Goanna Tracks Motocross and Enduro Complex, Crystal Kingdom, Pilliga Pottery and Bush Café, Coonandry Wines, and Wattagan Estate Winery.
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 marsupial ever to have lived. It is often likened to a giant sized wombat. The remains of the Diprotodon were found in the creek bed of Cox's Creek near Tambar Springs in 1979.
World's Largest Virtual Solar System Drive
Embark on an extraordinary journey into Coonabarabran, hailed as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, and discover New South Wales' newest self-drive touring route—the World's Largest Virtual Solar System Drive! Begin your cosmic adventure from regional towns like Tamworth, Dubbo, Gulgong, Moree, and Merriwa. Traverse through space, starting from Pluto and moving towards the colossal eight-storey Anglo-Australian Telescope dome at Siding Spring Observatory, symbolizing the sun and the heart of this expansive solar system model.
Milroy Observatory
Experience the awe-inspiring Night Sky Show at Milroy Observatory, where you can embark on captivating tours of the rich star fields within the Milky Way and beyond. Utilizing the largest public telescope in the southern hemisphere, marvel at nebulas and planets as seen through the refurbished 15-ton telescope, promising an unforgettable celestial journey.
Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Program
School Holiday Fun in the Warrumbungles in the Autumn, Winter, and Spring School Holidays. 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.
Siding Spring Observatory
The Siding Spring Observatory stands as Australia's foremost optical astronomical research facility. Situated 27 kilometres west of Coonabarabran on the outskirts of Warrumbungle National Park, it hosts Australia's largest optical telescope, the 3.9 metre Anglo Australian Telescope, and the Australian National University's 2.3 metre Advanced Technology Telescope.
Coona Astro Ventures
Coona Astro Ventures, provides day time solar observing, evening telescope viewing and night sky tours for bus groups, schools and the public in Coonabarabran and Baradine. They offer, as part of the University of Southern Queensland Astronomy in Schools Program, a service for schools to experience the wonders of the night sky and learn about astronomy via classroom sessions and talks.
Woodpecker Gun
The Woodpecker Gun is a War Memorial to those who served in the Second World War. The Japanese Machine Gun, which is at the front of the Memorial Swimming Pool, adjacent to the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre, was captured on August 3, 1945 during combat in New Guinea and is a free attraction to visit.
Goanna Tracks Motocross and Enduro Complex
Coonabarabran's newest attraction, the Goanna Tracks Motocross and Enduro Complex has adrenaline pumping and engines roaring. Enjoy all styles of Motocross, Supercross, Enduro, Endurocross, FMX, ATV's and Trials. The complex caters for all riders - from junior riders through to experienced riders.
Crystal Kingdom
Crystal Kingdom is the home of one of the world's most unique mineral collections, the "Minerals of the Warrumbungles". See the world's rarest and most colourful Zeolite Crystals and learn about how the Coonabarabran area was once home to not one, but two volcanoes. Experienced staff are available to explain the fascinating origin of these extinct local volcanoes.
Pilliga Pottery and Bush Cafe
Nestled on the edge of the Pilliga Forest, Pilliga Pottery is renowned for being the only pottery in Australia to use a specialised technique of applying bright glazes and engravings to terracotta. This method produces a stunning lead light effect, which brings the unique designs to life. Visitors are welcome at Pilliga Pottery and Bush Cafe.
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