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COONABARABRAN TOURISM


National Parks

Summary of Coonabarabran Information
COONABRABRAN TOURIST
INFORMATION SITE
Bird Routes of Baradine and the Pilliga Forest

RAILWAY INFORMATION

AIRLINE SERVICE: Big Sky Express

Local councils do have some information about communities located within their boundaries. You can access this information through the Local Council site through the link found on Local Information Section of this site.


Coonabarabran On Line


Dark Sky Awakens Festival


The Star Wars based Fesitval of celebration


SIDING SPRING OBSERVATORY

For that heavenly outlook visit Siding Spring Observatory

For visitors a coffee shop and an exhibition of "Exploring the Universe" as well as a range of "hands on" exhibits and a video theatre are housed near the telescope building and open to the public each day 9.30 am to 4.00 pm. Visitors are also able to view the operation of the main telescope from the Viewers Gallery. The trip to the site is worth it alone for the spectacular views of the Warrumbungles.

Eyepieces and heavy coats - the uniform of traditional astronomers are no longer necessary for modern observations. Coordinates are punched into computers and the telescope finds the position required for the evenings work, the image is then centred and tracked by this modern technology; recording data through the computer onto magnetic tape. Today the astronomer sits in the comfort of an air conditioned control room waiting for printouts to analyse the night's observations.

FOR A DETAILED LOOK AT THE OBSERVATORY, CLICK HERE.


Skywatch Observatory

Skywatch Observatory is located 5 minutes from the centre of Coonabarabran

Milton Judd's Aboriginal Site Tours...for the privileged!

Small groups at a time are taken on an escorted tour of a 1620 ha area containing many special aboriginal sites and examples of local Aboriginal cave art. Milton supplies a tasty lunch of pioneer style food and entertaining commentary - an experience not to be missed.

Bookings are essential. ph: (02) 6843 4466


Pilliga Pottery

Some of Australia’s best terra-cotta is produced at the Pilliga Pottery.

Ten years ago, Richard Rickert, a Master Potter, brought his family out of Germany and selected this secluded place in the Pilliga to set up the Pilliga Pottery. Today, five artisans produce a large variety of beautiful and popular pottery items, ranging from small ornaments to large outdoor utensils, something to suit everyone’s taste.

Visitors are always welcome at Richard and Maria's fairy tale place, which is open every day of the week.

To find this place, travel north for 20 km on the Newell highway and then follow the signs for a 10 km scenic drive through the Pilliga, which abounds with wildlife.

Telephone: (02) 6842 2239
Facsimile: (02) 6842 2853

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