Koonaburra National Park
Overview
Immerse yourself in the outback at Koonaburra National Park, about 2 hours from Cobar. Reconnect with nature, take in the open country, and experience the remote isolation that makes western NSW special.
Read more about Koonaburra National Park
With its rippling sand dunes, big skies and open country, Koonaburra National Park lets you step back and enjoy the special sense of peace and wonder you can only find in the outback.
As you explore, keep your eyes open for the local wildlife. The park is home to plenty of emus, red kangaroos and eastern grey kangaroos, and wedge-tailed eagles are regular visitors. You’ll also find a wide variety of vegetation which changes abruptly as you travel across the park, ranging from grasslands to eucalypt forests and cypress pines.
To really indulge in your outback experience, spend a couple of days in the park. Watch the birds, take in the amazing landscapes, and set up camp beneath the open sky. The minimal light pollution makes star gazing a treat, and winter nights are great for cosy evenings around the campfire.
Highlights in this park
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Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area
Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area is perfect for an outback camping experience. Located 2 hours from Cobar, bring your caravan or tent and se...
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- in the Outback NSW region
Koonaburra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Dubbo office
02 6841 7100
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 74 River Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830
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Email: npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Dubbo office
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Bathurst office
02 6332 7640
02 6332 7680 To contact the KARST Conservation Unit in this office.
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 2, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
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Email: npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Bathurst office