Coona Barra where? Coonabarabran - a small town in North West New South Wales Australia is home to much wildlife, most wonderous places and is inhabited by many talented artisans, astronomers and farming folk.
My family has lived there for many years and a recent visit reminded me how beautiful this area is even in the grip of terrible drought.
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| Timor Rock at Dusk - image: Figtreebloom |
Siding Springs Observatory is also definitely worth a visit. Watch this video to see how amazing the night sky is without light pollution!!!
other places to visit include Pilliga pottery in the depths of the beautiful Pilliga forest,
to see their studio, cafe and pet friendly farm stay visit their website:
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| gorgeous image via: travelin.com.au |
on the linked website you can find directions and information:
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| Image via: Visit NSW.com.au |
If you love native plants a visit to http://www.bilbyblooms.com.au/ is a must. Their display of native plants that they grow and sell is just fantastic, especially in Spring.
Spring is a wonderful time to visit this area and you will find wildflowers including flannel flower, wattles, egg and bacon bush, fringed violet, native orchids and numerous others in flower in the National park and Pilliga forest.
The town itself has a quaint old world feel and there are many cute shops to browse in if that is to your liking. A visit to Warrumbungle organics won't disappoint - their vegan pies are the best I have tasted!!
for more information and things to do in Coonabarabran visit: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/warrumbungle-area/coonabarabran
This town is definitely unique and worth a visit if you are in the area.
