What to do and see in Coonamble, New South Wales: The Best Things to do

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. The Museum is the former police barracks which was built in 1886. The original brick horse stables have been retained in original form with stalls and feed boxes and are one of only two left in NSW. Tour groups, Schools and functions are also welcome by appointment.

Pull up a Stump for a YARN and Free BILLY TEA camping available - disabled toilets shower facilities Farm animals Horse drawn tours by appointment A shed with lots to see Years of collections -rabbit traps -irons- Tilly lights Lord of the rings Relax and enjoy REAL bush hospitality - peace and quite

Outback Arts works with individuals, organisations and government to generate, promote and advocate for the arts and creative industries in the Far West region of NSW. Outback Arts also facilitates an art gallery within their office in Coonamble that is open to the public 11 months of the year. The gallery was established in 2012 in the former home of the famous Monterey Café. This wonderful space has all the original settings and we are proud to keep in the spirit of former activities by providing an active cultural hub for the community. Throughout the year, the OBA Gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions and workshops, both local and travelling, as well as a permanent sale space for local ceramicists and other creatives. Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Also keep up to date with events and workshops by subscribing to our monthly newsletter.

Coonamble is the Nickname Hall of Fame. Take a stroll to see the billboards scattered around the streets and get to know some of our stories. Or stay for a while and get to know us. Join us in celebrating the lives of the local larrikins and regional rogues, who give and receive the most inventive and unique Nicknames in Australia.Coonamble’s talent for nicknames is tied to our bi-cultural history. The early explorers, settlers, and stockmen discovered the keen sense of observation and dry humour of the inland’s Indigenous inhabitants. “All white men who were much with the blacks were given a native name referring to their habits or appearance.” Soon, they had nicknames that translated to ‘hungry crow’ or ‘lizard dung’.Anything is fodder for the nicknaming wits of Coonamble – a personal mannerism, a once-mentioned mistake, one mis-pronounced word, an unusual physical characteristic, a fashion faux pas, a sporting slipup, or a midnight misjudgement. A nickname may last a day, a week on the job or many generations.