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Siding Spring Observatory
See the giant 3.9 metre telescope from a viewing gallery and visit the interactive exhibition, theatrette, science gift shop and cafeteria. Open daily.
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Skywatch Night and Day Observatory
Attractions include hands-on usage of powerful telescopes, a theatrette, a pictorial history of astronomy and a special planetarium. Open daily, with stargazing tours from sundown.
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Warrumbungle National Park
40km of walking tracks of varying lengths and difficulty, ranging from 1km return stroll to 'Whitegum Lookout' to one of
Australia’s Great Walks, the 'Breaknife Grand High Tops'. Information and maps available at the Park Visitor Centre.
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Australian Museum Megafauna Display
An exhibition relating to ancient Australian megafauna which includes Australia's most complete skeleton of a Diprotodon, the largest known prehistoric marsupial.
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Crystal Kingdom
A collection of the world's most colourful and rare zeolite crystals, found locally, as well as local fossils and a gift shop with gemstone jewellery.
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Culture
A day tour with Warrumbungle Light Aboriginal Culture and Ecological Tours – ochre and toolmaking sites and rock paintings with commentary on Aboriginal history and culture.
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Pilliga Pottery
The only pottery in Australia to use a specialised technique of applying bright glazes and engravings to terracotta, producing a stunning leadlight effect. Open daily.
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Pilliga State Forest
Take a leisurely drive in the Pilliga State Forest
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Mini-golf
Attempt a hole in one at mini-golf
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Wine tasting
Go wine tasting at Wattagan Estate, Timor Valley Estate or Coonandry Wineries
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Newcastle Hats
An extensive range of stylish hats are available from this bargain factory outlet.
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The Art Gallery of C
A delightful gallery in the heart of Coonabarabran.