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 Things to See & Do - Coonamble

COONAMBLE MUSEUM - Why not step back in time and visit the Coonamble Museum, which outlines the history of Coonamble and its community. Browse the old photos, wares and stables reading tales of an era gone by in the Coonamble district. Take a look at the Cobb & Co. Coach. Click here for more information

WALK THROUGH HISTORIC COONAMBLE - call into the Coonamble Visitor Information Centre located at Cottage Industries in Castlereagh Street for a map and information visiting the Castlereagh river, the museum, the churches, courthouse and other historic Coonamble buildings.

WARRENA WEIR - Take a picnic down to the Warrena Weir for an afternoon of swimming, water skiing and soaking up the sun. Toilets, undercover picnic tables and a boat ramp are available for use. A picturesque and refreshing walk can be made on the other side of the weir along the raised levy…. Sunrise is the perfect time of day for this!

RESTAURANTS - Enjoy good country cooking at one of the many pubs, clubs or restaurants in town. Friendly, efficient service, weekend entertainment and sunny beer gardens are a feature with reasonable pricing and drinks available. For a romantic dinner, visit the Wagon Wheels Restaurant or for a café style lunch drop in at the Gumnut.

COONAMBLE POOL - The Coonamble Swimming Pool is open for business from October to March in between 6am and 9am, 1pm and 6pm. Swim in the shade provided at each end of the 50m Olympic Pool or watch the kids play in the shade of the toddlers or Child’s pool.

SMITH PARK - Spend the afternoon lazing in leafy Smith park reading a good book or merely watching the world go by. Located on the banks of the Castlereagh River you can easily walk down to this underground river’s sandy bed or pop across the road to the Shell Service Station for a cold drink or snack. Toilets and a rotunda are located at the park.

COUNTRY PUBS - Visit one of the country pubs that the Coonamble Shire houses – whether it be one of the four in town or any of those in the outlying villages of Quambone, Gulargambone, Come By Chance, Tooraweenah, Baradine, Pilliga or Carinda. For rustic charm, warm hospitality and icy cold beer, be sure to experience a Coonamble Country Pub during your visit.

SHOPPING - Stroll up Castlereagh St and browse its many shops. Clothing, jewellery, country furniture, arts and crafts, food and gifts galore! Talk to shop owners and experience the personalised service that small country towns are renowned for!

CATTLE SALES - Experience the Coonamble Salesyards on Fridays (not during a drought!!!) seeing local cattle auctioned.