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SUGGESTION: If you want to have a look
around the farm PLUS visit the zoo or mountains, we suggest that you stay at
least three nights which gives you 2 days of activities. One day around
the farm and visiting 2828 in Gulargambone and one day doing something
else. So often, people come for a couple of nights and just can't fit
everything in. We need a couple of days notice if you want to do a
yabbying trip with the boys or a farm tour with Rodney or Sandra.
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YABBYING TRIP
October to April only.
Doug and Nick will be happy to take you on a 2 hour yabbying trip to one
of our favourite dams. The tour is $20 and includes refreshments. The boys
guarantee yabbies or your money back. Minimum 2 people.
 
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| Satellite spotting Take
the opportunity to watch satellites passing overhead with the naked eye.
To check what will be passing over Wilber, when and where check out this
link. Great fun for kids out on the lawn at night!! http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=Australia®ion=New_South_Wales&city=Coonabarabran |
| Coonamble Cattle Markets - 30 mins travel each way
Coonamble Cattle Markets are well worth a visit for
those seeking the buzz of auctioneering. Ring local agents for sale dates.
6825 1055
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| Gilgandra Attractions - 30 mins travel each way
Do the rounds in the town of windmills
visiting the Coo-ee Heritage Centre and Gallery, Rural Museum,
Cactus Nursery and Gilgandra Observatory. |
| Warrumbungle National Park - 35 mins travel - loop 2-4
hours
Plan your day with a drive to the National
Park, call at the information centre and stroll in to Whitegum lookout.
The more adventurous may enjoy a hike on one of the many signed tracks
throughout the park, or take the stumps for a cricket challenge by the
creek. Wildlife is abundant, especially kangaroos and you might even be
lucky enough to spot a koala. Do a loop via Siding Springs Observatory, Coonabarabran and back through
Tooraweenah where you can stop off for a refreshment at the Mountain View
Hotel.
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| Macquarie Marshes & Honeysuckle Cottage- 1.2 hours
travel each way
Driving west toward Quambone you will
notice the country change considerably and are likely to spot mobs of
emus and the odd kangaroo. The Macquarie Marshes are an extensive wetland system
covering an area of 220,000 hectares, representing one of the largest
semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia. The Macquarie Marshes
are a well known habitat of many waterbirds. Over 60 species have been
sighted here. Ibis, Egrets, Cormorants, Spoonbills and Herons are
but a few of the breeding species found at the Macquarie Marshes. Guided
tours are available ranging from 1 hour-5 hours duration. Pamphlets and
contact numbers are at the Wilber farmhouse. Keen
quilters should take the opportunity to call at Honeysuckle Cottage on the
way back through Quambone. It is quiltmakers heaven!!! Ring Carey on 6824
2083. No trip to Quambone would be
complete without "washing the dust down" at the Sundowner. |
| Western Plains Zoo - 1.2 hours travel THIS
IS A WHOLE DAY ACTIVITY
Widely
recognised as
Australia's
greatest open
range zoo. Drive in the comfort of your own car, or by electric cart or
bike, both of which can be hired at the zoo. An extensive program of daily
keeper talks and activity feeds, hosted by zoo keepers, offer an excellent
educational experience and an insight into the animals’ natural
behaviours.
A behind-the-scenes ‘Early Morning Walk’ is a fantastic way to get
close to some of the Zoo’s most exotic animals. These weekend tours are
conducted by trained Zoo Friend volunteers. During the school holidays the
tours are also conducted on Wednesdays and Fridays. No bookings required,
just show up at the Zoo gate by
6.45am
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Picnic grounds and free BBQ facilities are available around the Zoo. You
can also enjoy cafe style fare with a fabulous view at Bakhita's Cafe or
visit one of the kiosks or the Zoo Shop.
Western Plains Zoo is the perfect place to visit for a great day out. The
Zoo is open from
9am
to
5pm
every day of
the year. |
| Lightning Ridge Opal Fields - 2 hours travel each way
Famous for the Black Opal, visitors far
outweigh locals at "The Ridge". Spend a day visiting art
galleries, opal tours, lunch and be sure to enjoy a mineral spa bath
before the drive home. |
