Coonabarabran, Administrative center in Warrumbungle Shire, Australia
Coonabarabran sits on the Castlereagh River within New South Wales, functioning as a service hub for the Central Western Slopes region at 500 meters elevation.
The town name originated from either 'gunbaraaybaa' in Kamilaroi language or from 'Cooleburbaran' sheep station, established in 1836 by early settlers.
The region maintains strong connections to astronomical research through Siding Spring Observatory, which houses nine research telescopes including Australia's largest optical instrument.
Located six hours from Sydney and positioned between Melbourne and Brisbane, the town provides access to Warrumbungle National Park and Pilliga Forest.
The surrounding Warrumbungle National Park received recognition as Australia's first Dark Sky Park in 2016, offering excellent conditions for astronomical observation.
Location: New South Wales
Location: Warrumbungle Shire
Location: Coonabarabran
Elevation above the sea: 518 m
Shares border with: Rocky Glen, Gowang, Bugaldie, Dandry, Binnaway, Ulamambri, Mollyan, Warrumbungle
GPS coordinates: -31.25000,149.26667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
Siding Spring Observatory
19.7 km
Australia Telescope Compact Array
107.8 km
Anglo-Australian Telescope
19.2 km
Warrumbungle National Park
28.2 km
SkyMapper
19.7 km
Paul Wild Observatory
108 km
Coolah Tops National Park
97.4 km
Faulkes Telescope South
18.8 km
Mopra Telescope
16 km
The Greatest Wonder of the World and American Tobacco Warehouse and Fancy Goods Emporium
126.4 km
Garrawilla National Park
38.1 km
Narrabri Post Office and former Telegraph Office
114.2 km
Gulgong railway station
126 km
Narrabri Gaol and Residence
114 km
Siding Spring 2.3 m Telescope
19.6 km
St Ambrose Church, Gilgandra
76.8 km
Gulgong railway bridge over Wialdra Creek
122.5 km
Gulgong Pioneers Museum
126.3 km
Gulgong Gold Experience
126.7 km
Gulgong Holtermann Museum
126.4 km
Gunnedah Rural Museum
97.1 km
Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden
126.7 km
Mary Jane Cain Bridge
2.6 km
Pilliga National Park
81.6 km
Timmallallie National Park
40 km
Cohens Bridge
99.1 km
Station Master's Residence
127.2 km
Coolah Library
77 kmReviews
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