{"id":8201,"date":"2023-05-18T10:06:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T02:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/?post_type=listing&#038;p=8201"},"modified":"2023-08-12T21:46:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T13:46:05","slug":"coonamble-nsw","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/listing\/coonamble-nsw\/","title":{"rendered":"Coonamble NSW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Coonamble-NSW.jpg\" alt=\"Coonamble NSW. Country Airstrips Australia.\" class=\"wp-image-8202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Coonamble-NSW.jpg 550w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Coonamble-NSW-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coonamble NSW<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coonamble is home to Australia\u2019s biggest rodeo and campdraft and near three natural wonders, the&nbsp;Warrumbungle National Park, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnsw.com\/destinations\/country-nsw\/warrumbungle-area\/coonamble\/attractions\/macquarie-marshes-nature-reserve\" target=\"_blank\">Macquarie Marshes<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnsw.com\/destinations\/country-nsw\/warrumbungle-area\/attractions\/pilliga-forest\" target=\"_blank\">Pilliga Forest<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"401\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW.jpg\" alt=\"Commercial Hotel 1912. Coonamble.\" class=\"wp-image-8206 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW.jpg 550w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW-184x135.jpg 184w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW-270x197.jpg 270w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/401;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW.jpg\" alt=\"Commercial Hotel 1912. Coonamble.\" class=\"wp-image-8206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW.jpg 550w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW-184x135.jpg 184w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePubNSW-270x197.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Commercial Hotel 1912<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Coonamble\u2019 is the Aboriginal word for \u2018lot of dirt\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see in Coonamble NSW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nickname Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePortraitsNSW.jpg\" alt=\"Nickname Hall of Fame Coonamble. Country Airstrips Australia\" class=\"wp-image-8203 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePortraitsNSW.jpg 400w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePortraitsNSW-300x201.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/268;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonamblePortraitsNSW.jpg\" alt=\"Nickname Hall of Fame Coonamble. 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A clever way to introduce some of the unique residents of Coonamble to visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coonamble Water Tower<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CoonambleWaterTowerNSW.jpg\" alt=\"Coonamble Water Tower. 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Browse exhibits, old photos, wares and the neighbouring stables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/listing\/coonamble-airport-nsw\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Nearest Airport<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/airstrips-around-australia\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Airstrips around Australia<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/farm-and-station-stays\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Farm and Station Stays<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/towns-near-airstrips\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Towns near Airstrips<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","listing-category":[119],"list-tags":[],"location":[112],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v14.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Coonamble NSW - Australia&#039;s Biggest Rodeo | Country Airstrips Australia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Coonamble NSW is home to Australia\u2019s biggest rodeo and near three natural wonders. 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