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Coonabarabran, at the foothills of Warrumbungle National Park, is an area of great diversity with rugged mountains, sweeping plains, seasonal colours and sparkling night skies.

Known as the 'Astronomy Capital of Australia', Coonabarabran is the home of Australia's largest optical astronomy research facility, Siding Spring Observatory.

The area around Coonabarabran is ideal for stargazing with its high altitude, low humidity, a non-turbulent atmosphere for viewing clarity, clean air and an average of 70 percent clear night skies.

The worries of travel, crowds and city life will seem a million miles away when you are exploring the Warrumbungle National Park or taking a leisurely drive in the Pilliga State Forest. Stunning scenery and dazzling night skies await you, not to mention peace and quiet.

Coonabarabran is home to an excellent range of accommodation options; including B&Bs, motels, hotels and caravan parks. The Warrumbungle National Park also has excellent camping facilities.

The Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre is located on the Newell Highway at the southern end of town. The centre is open every day (closed Christmas Day) from 9am 5pm.

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CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Coonabarabran - By amandabhslater
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Towards the Warrumbungles from Dubbo - 0419 - By suburbanbloke
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Warrumbungle NP - By vivevans
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Coachman's Rest Motor Lodge
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Situated in the heart of Coonabarabran, the All Travellers Motor Inn provides comfortable ground floor accommodation, ideal for couples, singles...
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Dalyup Holiday Farm
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Barkala Farm Horse Riding Adventure Camps
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Barkala Farm offer awe-inspiring horse riding adventures in the Warrumbungles National Park, Mount Kaputar National Park other local areas....
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Australian National University
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Blue Wren Bush Cafe & Pilliga Pottery
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Blue Wren Bush Cafe & Pilliga Pottery is an extensive studio workshop, gallery shop and cafe situated north of Coonabarabran, in North...
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