Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre

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.

Regarded 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.