Exploring the Gates of the Majestic Beauty of South Wales
Coonabarabran is a friendly town under Warrumbungle Shire situated between Central West and North West Slopes of Northern South Wales Australia. As of 2016, the town has a population of 2,537. It is locally known as Coona and the gateway to the Majestic Sceneries around Northern South Wales.
Best Time to Visit
The ideal months to visit this majestic town are during the months of February to April and September to December. On the other hand, the month of November is recorded to have the highest percentage of the occurrence of rain. The gateway to this starry town is through the Coonabarabran Aerodrome (COJ) and you can stay at 4-star notable accommodations such as the Amber Court Motel and the Country Gardens Motel, which are located less than 15 minutes away offering great amenities.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tagged as the stargazing capital of Australia, one of their famous attractions is the Anglo-Australian Telescope owned by Australian National University. It is a 3.9-meter equatorial mounted telescope used by Australian Astronomers and is considered to be the world’s 5th best telescope that is used to gather scientific data. It is located at the Siding Spring Observatory, which is part of the Observatory Research Institution. Another breathtaking destination you can visit is the Warrumbungle National Park. It is listed as one of Australia’s National Heritage and is based on the geographic features of Warrumbungle Mountain Range, a protected range between eastern coastal and western drylands – a habitat of different floras and faunas.
