Coonamble NSW
Coonamble NSW
Coonamble is home to Australia’s biggest rodeo and campdraft and near three natural wonders, the Warrumbungle National Park, the Macquarie Marshes and Pilliga Forest.
The small rural service centre has a stable population of around 3000 people. The Coonamble Shire stretches from the western slopes of the Warrumbungle Range to the alluvial plains on either side of the Castlereagh River. The district is known for its sheep and cattle.
The quiet town has a charming main street with huge old pubs, interesting murals, amusing nickname caricatures and a number of Art Deco buildings, a result of a major fire in the town in 1929.
Commercial Hotel 1912
You’ll find Coonamble on the fertile NSW Western Plains. Renowned for our welcoming communities, boundless horizons, thriving arts scene and classic country pubs, we have a distinctive blend of rural charm and natural wonders.
‘Coonamble’ is the Aboriginal word for ‘lot of dirt’ and this rich dirt has made us one of the most productive regions in Western NSW. Dryland broadacre cropping, along with cattle and sheep grazing, continue to be the sources of greatest production for our area.
Full of history, Coonamble, and the villages of Gulargambone and Quambone, were originally established to service our farmers, their families, and the workers of our thriving agricultural industry. Today, these towns offer a diverse range of industries that complement our agricultural sector with culture and creative communities that offer something to both locals and visitors alike.
Playing host to an abundance of natural wonders including neighbouring Warrumbungle National Park, the Macquarie Marshes and rugged Pilliga Forest, the region also offers limitless opportunities to explore and has grown into a popular travel destination.
What to see in Coonamble NSW
Nickname Hall of Fame
Although it doesn’t exist as a hall, this is one of those wonderfully quirky ideas. Cartoons of various local characters (and, of course, their nicknames) have been placed on walls around town. As you wander around you will come across Fluffy, Singo, Magpie, Darla and others. A clever way to introduce some of the unique residents of Coonamble to visitors.
Coonamble Water Tower
Located directly opposite the Coonamble Information & Exhibition Centre, the 25m water tower captures your attention as you drive past. Painted in 2017 by John Murray and local Wailwan artist Sooty Welsh.
Museum under the Bridge
Coonamble’s Museum Under the Bridge, a former police barracks built in 1886, displays the history of Coonamble and its community. Browse exhibits, old photos, wares and the neighbouring stables.
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Coonamble, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
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