Coonamble is a town on the central western plains of New South Wales. It lies on the Castlereagh Highway north- west of Newcastle by approximately 479 km’s.
Bounded on one side by the Warrumbungle National Park and on the other by the western plains and Macquarie Marshes, the district offers the perfect combination of history and country living.
Originally a major sheep industry region, the area is now renowned more recently for its diversified agricultural industries including cattle rearing and is a hub for wheat growing, and wool.
Trees line the main street of town, which portrays a heritage feel, with architecturally designed buildings from yesteryear. Local conveniences such as the IGA, an array of café’s and r...
Coonamble is a town on the central western plains of New South Wales. It lies on the Castlereagh Highway north- west of Newcastle by approximately 479 km’s.
Bounded on one side by the Warrumbungle National Park and on the other by the western plains and Macquarie Marshes, the district offers the perfect combination of history and country living.
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Coonamble is a town on the central western plains of New South Wales. It lies on the Castlereagh Highway north- west of Newcastle by approximately 479 km’s.
Bounded on one side by the Warrumbungle National Park and on the other by the western plains and Macquarie Marshes, the district offers the perfect combination of history and country living.
Originally a major sheep industry region, the area is now renowned more recently for its diversified agricultural industries including cattle rearing and is a hub for wheat growing, and wool.
Trees line the main street of town, which portrays a heritage feel, with architecturally designed buildings from yesteryear. Local conveniences such as the IGA, an array of café’s and restaurants, visitor accommodation, and 3 main schools service residents including a main train station. It is also home to the Coonamble Shire Council comprising the towns of Coonamble, Gulargambone with the village of Quambone.
A unique major event to the area is the Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft held over the June long weekend. The biggest rodeo event in the Southern Hemisphere drawing enthusiasts annually to experience trade exhibitions, quilting exhibition, entertainment, and numerous food stalls.
Coonamble also hosts the Greyhound Festival yearly, with competitors entering state-wide, it proves one of the biggest calendar events in Greyhound Racing.