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Peppermint Tree Cottage Crafts

Shopping and Markets

Peppermint Tree Cottage Crafts

Peppermint Tree Cottage Crafts is nestled in the main street of Binnaway. Take time to explore this charming craft shop and book exchange. Here you will find an interesting range of homemade local arts and crafts including hand-knitted jumpers, wooden toys, and beautiful patchwork quilts. There is also a great range of Binnaway souvenirs available including t-shirts, caps, coffee mugs, glasses, and magnets. You can also pick up information on the Warrumbungle region for day visits or if you would like to stay on and take your time visiting the local attractions. Also available at Binnaway are cafés and hotels for yummy meals.

Binnaway NSW

9.8 km away

Self Drive Geology and Nature Trails

Natural Attractions

Self Drive Geology and Nature Trails

Discover ancient lava flows, wonderful wildflower displays and evidence of the rich geological history of the Warrumbungle Region on one of these rewarding self-drive nature trails. Gamble Creek Nature Tour, is a 70 kilometre return trip to Binnaway. Greenbah Creek Nature Tour is a 30 kilometre return trip to Binnaway. Please note the touring route is unsealed.

Binnaway NSW

10 km away

Central West Cycle Trail

Natural Attractions

Central West Cycle Trail

The Central West Cycle (CwC) trail creates a loop around the central west of NSW almost 400 kilometres. The CWC trail follows the quiet backroads in a circuit through Mudgee-Gulgong-Dunedoo- Mendooran-Ballimore-Dubbo-Geurie-Wellington-Goolma-Gulgong to Mudgee. A few busier sections have to be traversed as links to the next quiet road. It is a very generous bike trail designed to give cyclists day rides or a week-long ride with a great, memorable cycling experience. All towns have accommodation as well. The loop encourages new visitors to come to the Central West of NSW and breathe life into the small villages and towns. Furthermore, the CWC trail travels through Wiradjuri country, providing participants to experience the landscape and early Colonial Australian History including “Explorers” ”Bushrangers” “Goldfields” and “Pastoral Runs” and cycle an ever-changing landscape of Towns, Villages, Farming, National Park and Reserves. When you visit the website, make sure you click on CWC in the toolbar, which will take you to the area you need for this ride.

Mendooran NSW

30 km away

Mendooran Mural Town

Landmarks and Buildings

Mendooran Mural Town

Take a leisurely stroll through the village of Mendooran and admire the colourful murals that brighten the township. These artworks, many created by former resident artist Karen Duce, reflect the unique character and heritage of the area. A standout mural near the Royal Hotel captures a striking bullock team hauling a dray loaded with wool bales, offering a glimpse into Mendooran's pastoral past. Situated along the Castlereagh River, Mendooran is the oldest settlement on its banks and holds a strong reputation for horse sports. The town proudly hosts the annual Mendooran Rodeo and the historic Mendooran Cup, a racing event that has delighted visitors for more than 153 years. Travellers are welcome to enjoy free camping at the Mendooran Rest Area, which includes access to toilets, cold showers, and a dump point. For those seeking a warm meal and some comfort, the Royal Hotel serves delicious country-style food. Dining in also gives guests the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing hot shower. With a warm community atmosphere and a rich connection to history, Mendooran invites you to experience genuine country hospitality.

Mendooran NSW

30 km away

King Togees Grave

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

King Togees Grave

If you have a keen interest in Aboriginal history, the grave of King Togee is to be found 29 kilometres west of Coolah on the left-hand side of the Neilrex Road, just past the 'Langdon' homestead. There is a weather-worn sandstone headstone surrounded by four white posts with a sign overhead reading 'Togee King of the Butheroe Tribe'. King Togee was friendly with the early settlers but was speared to death by a young man named Cuttabush, who later became the king of a Coonabarabran sub-tribe. Please contact Pandora Gallery at Coolah for more information.

Coolah NSW

31 km away

Black Stump Rest Area

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Black Stump Rest Area

Coolah is one of several towns to claim bragging rights as the home of the legendary Black Stump. It was here that the colloquial saying ‘Beyond the Black Stump’, meaning ‘beyond the limits of civilisation’ is said to have originated. Supporting Coolah’s claim is a document showing land boundaries declared by Governor Darling in 1826. This boundary line passes through the centre of a property known as ‘Black Stump Run’. The local Aboriginal Gamilaraay people called the area ‘Weetalibah-Wallangan’, meaning ‘the place where the fire went out and left a burnt stump’. In 1905, a fire engulfed the Black Stump Wine Saloon, which was said to be the location of the original black stump. Today, a rest area and replica stump mark the historic location. It contains picnic shelters, an electric barbecue and flushing toilets. Be sure to visit the township of Coolah, which is close by and offers accommodation and great food choices.

Coolah NSW

35 km away

Coolah Crafts

Shopping and Markets

Coolah Crafts

Take a stroll through a unique and exquisite craft shop at Coolah Crafts, where you will find a large variety of locally made country handcrafts, including woodwork and ceramics. You will also find patchwork and jewellery designed by local artisan Annette Piper. Sample delicious homemade condiments and treats or make a purchase from their beautiful wool and haberdashery display. Coolah Crafts is a must-see when visiting or travelling through town, and Thursday is cake day. Make some time and call in!

Coolah NSW

41 km away

Pandora Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Pandora Gallery

The Pandora Gallery provides regional artists with the opportunity to exhibit in Coolah located along the Black Stump Way in Central West New South Wales. The gallery features enlargements of renowned photographer Max Dupain (circa 1947) permanently mounted for public viewing, with exhibits changed on a monthly basis. Pandora Gallery is situated in the Art-deco style of the 1930s, where renovations have enhanced the personality and charm of the period. Also within the complex is the Information Centre, local library, meeting rooms, and gym.

Coolah NSW

41 km away

Australian Museum Diprotodon Exhibition

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Museum Diprotodon Exhibition

The Australian Museum Diprotodon Exhibition is housed at the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre, conveniently located on the Newell Highway at the southern end of town. The exhibition displays the skeleton and skull of a Diprotodon, the largest marsupial ever to have lived. It is often likened to a giant-sized wombat. The remains of the Diprotodon were found in the creek bed of Cox's Creek near Tambar Springs in 1979. The exhibition also provides information on another megafauna that were believed to have existed at around the same time. Free guided tours of the display are available for groups with advance notice. Please contact the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre for more information. There is also an area located in the Museum which showcases artwork from local artists, as well as the Aboriginal Keeping Place.

Coonabarabran NSW

41 km away

Woodpecker Gun

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Woodpecker Gun

The Woodpecker Gun is a War Memorial to those who served in the Second World War. The Japanese Machine Gun, which is at the front of the Memorial Swimming Pool, adjacent to the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre, was captured on August 3, 1945, during combat in New Guinea and is a free attraction to visit. There is an information board at the gun site with details of the capture and a listing of the Coonabarabran men and women who served in World War Two and the Vietnam War. After exploring this attraction, stroll just 110 meters south to the Coonabarabran Visitor Centre, where you can gather information about other attractions in the Warrumbungle Region.

Coonabarabran NSW

41 km away

Wide shot inside of store — Image credit: Packman Collectables

Shopping and Markets

Packman Collectables

Packman Collectables is the Warrumbungle region's newest hobby hub, bringing a style of specialty card and toy store usually only found in major regional centres and cities. The store caters to trading-card enthusiasts, collectors of unique treasures, LEGO fans, and anyone who enjoys gaming culture. Visitors can join live pack breaks, take part in raffles, build LEGO, play classic RPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons, or enjoy regular gaming nights. It's a welcoming space for youth and adults alike, offering a friendly place to meet, connect and share a passion for collecting and games.

Coonabarabran NSW

41 km away

Mural Artwork Shop Front — Image credit: The Lighthouse, Coonabarabran

Shopping and Markets

The Lighthouse, Coonabarabran

The Lighthouse is a unique boutique offering books, jewellery, gifts, and clothing inspired by the Warrumbungles region. The store caters to seasonal women's fashion trends across a wide range of styles and sizes. It also serves as a welcoming community space where visitors can stop by, sit down, and enjoy a friendly conversation. The Lighthouse provides an inviting atmosphere for both locals and travellers alike.

Coonabarabran NSW

41 km away

Crystal Kingdom

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Crystal Kingdom

Crystal Kingdom is the home of one of the world's most unique mineral collections, the 'Minerals of the Warrumbungles'. See the world's rarest and most colourful Zeolite Crystals and learn about how the Coonabarabran area was once home to not one, but two volcanoes. Experienced staff are available to explain the fascinating origin of these extinct local volcanoes. More than 500 examples of local minerals and fossils are on display. Not only are these treasures of the earth on show, but their origin and use are also explained and fact sheets are available. The educational exhibition displays a range of fossils from 300 million years ago to the recent age of the Australian Megafauna. Jewellery lovers and collectors will love browsing through the crystal shop. Here you will find quality gemstone jewellery, crystals, and fossils. Guided group tours are available. Prior booking is required.

Coonabarabran NSW

42 km away

Dunedoo Silo Art

Landmarks and Buildings

Dunedoo Silo Art

The Dunedoo Development Group secured a State Government Grant at the end of 2019 to have the Silos painted and become part of the ‘Australian Art Silo Trail’. The Grain Silos were opened in 1936 and were closed by Graincorp, along with 72 other silos in NSW, in 2014. The Silo is now privately owned by a local farmer, Mr Brett Yeo. The artist commissioned to paint the silos was Mr Peter Mortimore and his wife Carolyn (nee Nott, who grew up in Dunedoo). The eastern side depicts local jockey Hugh Bowman, with his winning gesture- ‘She’s Apples’, with the mighty Winx and trainer Chris Waller. On the southern and western side the silo depicts the Dunedoo and District local rural landscape including Black Swans flying overhead. Dunedoo is derived from the Wiradjuri language for Black Swan.

Dunedoo NSW

42 km away

Dunedoo Central West Cycle Trail

Natural Attractions

Dunedoo Central West Cycle Trail

The Central West Cycle (CWC) trail creates a loop around the central west of New South Wales of almost 400 kilometres. The CWC trail follows the quiet backroads in a circuit through Mudgee-Gulgong-Dunedoo- Mendooran-Ballimore-Dubbo-Geurie-Wellington-Goolma-Gulgong to Mudgee. A few busier sections have to be traversed as links to the next quiet road. It is a very generous bike trail designed to give cyclists day rides or a week-long ride with a great, memorable cycling experience. All towns have accommodation as well. The loop encourages new visitors to come to the Central West and breathe life into the small villages and towns. Furthermore, the CWC trail travels through Wiradjuri country, providing participants to experience the landscape, Early Colonial Australian History including “Explorers” ”Bushrangers” “Goldfields” and “Pastoral Runs” and cycle an ever-changing landscape of towns, villages, farming, National Park and reserves. When you visit the website make sure you click on CWC in the toolbar which will take you to the area you need for this ride.

Dunedoo NSW

42 km away

Dunedoo Museum and Railway Station

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Dunedoo Museum and Railway Station

The Dunedoo Museum is home to the Dunedoo Historical Society, located on the Main Street of Dunedoo at the Old Westpac Building. The building also houses the local library which value adds to the Museum with its collection of local history books and photos. The Museum has both an in-house display of memorabilia including mining history, agricultural history, military history, First Nations artefacts, and household supplies, as well as external displays that are open to the public 24/7. The collection is sure to take you on a trip down memory lane! Situated opposite the museum is a park with barbeque facilities and amenities and next door is a Cafe and Bakery. The Museum is an ideal stopping point for visitors and groups (including school groups) to take a wander and relive some of the early history of Dunedoo and surrounding villages. Drop into the museum, have a chat with the locals and learn about the history of Dunedoo. Local history talks are available.

Dunedoo NSW

42 km away

O.L. Milling Lions Park

Parks and Gardens

O.L. Milling Lions Park

Running the full length of Dunedoo's main street, the park features free barbecue facilities, an enclosed playground, two amenity blocks and a skate park. Of particular interest are the beautiful sculptures of birds native to the Dunedoo region, fabricated from recycled metal and farm machinery parts by David Sherlock. The park is also part of the 'Worlds Largest Virtual Solar System Drive' and holds Made and Grown Markets held seasonally. The new addition to the scenery of this area is the painted Silo of the horse Winx, and jockey Hugh Bowman was born in Dunedoo..

Dunedoo NSW

42 km away

Coonabarabran, Warrumbungle, Tooraweenah Drive — Image credit: Photo: OEH

Natural Attractions

Coonabarabran, Warrumbungle, Tooraweenah Drive

Fancy a leisurely drive through the iconic Warrumbungles, taking in some of the sights that have put this area on the world map? The 70-kilometres Coonabarabran – Warrumbungle – Tooraweenah drive combines views, lookouts, and easy walks on a spectacular day trip. Starting in Coonabarabran, you’ll drive through the picturesque Timor Valley. Highlights worth a visit include Timor Rock and the Anglo-Australian telescope at Siding Spring. Arriving at the entrance to Warrumbungle National Park, a pit stop at the accessible Whitegum lookout is on the cards. Here, you’ll enjoy a wonderful panorama over the ‘crooked’ mountains across to the impressive Breadknife and Belougery Split Rock. If you’re feeling like stretching your legs, try the easy Gurianawa walking track or unpack the hamper at the nearby Canyon picnic area. Continue through the park towards Tooraweenah keeping an eye out for majestic Mount Exmouth on your left.

Coonabarabran NSW

43 km away

Mount Exmouth walking track

Natural Attractions

Mount Exmouth walking track

This long trek is also an extremely rewarding one: the 360-degree views from Mount Exmouth, the 1206m peak of Warrumbungle Range, are truly outstanding. Along the way to the summit, you’ll encounter beautiful scenery, a varied vegetation community, and basalt rock formations that comprise some of the few remaining pieces of the original volcanic shield. Following Mount Exmouth walking track is to walk back in time, experiencing the best that Warrumbungle National Park has to offer. You won’t be alone, either. Kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos are common sights along the track. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a rare koala in the trees along ‘The Boulevarde’, a stretch of scenic woodland between Camp Burbie and Danu Gap. Don’t forget your binoculars, too – turquoise parrots can be seen in small flocks around the same area. The vegetation on the summit is sparse, and only the hardiest of plants like the mallee eucalyptus can survive here. But in spring, the wildflowers are out down below, including pink hyacinth orchids and nodding greenhood.

Coonabarabran NSW

43 km away

Worlds Largest Virtual Solar System Drive

Observatories and Planetariums

Worlds Largest Virtual Solar System Drive

Launch into Coonabarabran, on the World's Largest Virtual Solar System Drive and explore the planets as if you were hurtling through space. Journey through the Solar System and picturesque countryside on one or all of the five drives that lead to Australia's largest optical astronomy centre (where you will find the sun), Siding Spring Observatory is one of the country's largest centres for optical astronomy research. Stop and visit each sign to learn fascinating facts about the universe along the way. The colourful three-dimensional planets on the billboards are scaled in size relative to the huge observatory dome, and the location of the billboards is scaled in distance, just as you'd find the planets in outer space - only 38 million times smaller! The World's Largest Virtual Solar System Drive is a daytime experience. Visitors are encouraged to stop at each planet in a safe manner, taking care when pulling off and back onto the roadway.

Coonabarabran NSW

44 km away

Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Program

Natural Attractions

Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Program

Discover nature's classroom on Discovery Ranger-guided walks, talks, and tours in the Warrumbungle National Park. Discovery Programs operate during autumn winter and spring seasons. Bookings are essential for activities so contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitors Centre for further details on the contact number supplied or you can self-book tours on the national parks website. The Discovery Program caters for adults, children and families. Itineraries will be available direct from the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Centre.

Coonabarabran NSW

45 km away

Tooraweenah Park

Parks and Gardens

Tooraweenah Park

Tooraweenah Park sits in the centre of this historic village, known for its early 20th-century buildings and views toward the Warrumbungle National Park. The park features modern play equipment, shaded picnic areas, barbecues and public toilets—ideal for a family stop or road-trip break. Visitors can also enjoy the cricket nets, tennis courts, hit-up wall, basketball ring and open sporting field. While in Tooraweenah, visit the country pub across the road and follow the town's historic walking trail to the GK Rohr Warrumbungle Viewing Platform for standout mountain views.

Tooraweenah NSW

47 km away

Siding Spring Observatory

Observatories and Planetariums

Siding Spring Observatory

Siding Spring Observatory is Australia's premier optical astronomical research facility. Located 27 kilometres west of Coonabarabran on the edge of the Warrumbungle National Park, it is home to Australia's largest optical telescopes, including the 3.9-metres Anglo Australian Telescope, the 2.3-metre Advanced Technology Telescope and the two-metre Faulkes Telescope South. Visitors are able to access the Visitor Gallery in the AAT dome. Guided tours are available, and guests can contact Beyond the sky Stargazing for information on tours. Siding Spring is closed to the public at nighttime. The annual Star Fest celebration at Siding Spring Observatory is held on the Labour Day weekend in October. It's your chance to explore the whole site, talk with astronomers about the universe and the research they are undertaking. You might even get a chance to take a look through a telescope yourself!

Coonabarabran NSW

49 km away

Whitegum lookout

Natural Attractions

Whitegum lookout

Spectacular views of the volcanic landscape of Warrumbungle National Park await you at Whitegum lookout. Be sure to take a hamper or thermos flask if you want to relax at the picnic tables near the carpark after taking in the view and snapping some photographs. It is a 500m stroll from the carpark to Whitegum lookout along a sealed pathway. Although there is a slight incline, the path is suitable for wheelchairs and prams and it is an easy walk for children.

Tonderburine NSW

49 km away

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