Things To See and Do In Baradine

Below are a list of popular activities in the Baradine region. Click on the activities for more information.

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BARADINE LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL Whilst visiting Baradine come in and look at the local artefacts at the Baradine Local Aboriginal Land Council building. It has significant collections of battle axes, grinding stones, emu callers, rain sticks, coolamon, clapsticks, didgeridoos, boomerangs and artworks. After visiting this building take a stroll down the main street of Baradine and go to the Pilliga Discovery Centre which will also give you opportunities to immerse yourself in the visual history of this land. read more ... SCULPTURES IN THE SCRUB The Sculptures in the Scrub are the most recent addition to Warrumbungle Region’s landscape. The unique sculptures are set to be a popular tourist attraction at Dandry Gorge, in the heart of the Pilliga Forest, north of Coonabarabran. The impressive artworks are made from bronze, stone and stainless steel, with the largest creation standing up to 3.5 metres tall. The sculptures were developed by Australian artists Brett Garling, Col Henry and Ken Hutchinson and Aboriginal artist Badger Bates, and were funded by Gawambaraay Pilliga Co-management Committee. The sculptures have been strategically placed at Dandry Gorge to provide an opportunity for visitors to view these works of art against the beautiful vista of the Dandry Gorge and the ruggedness of the Pilliga scrub. ArtScape, an ABC program, filmed a documentary on the creation and installation of the sculptures, which were officially opened to the public on 18 August 2010. read more ...
THE PILLIGA FOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre is an architecturally designed multipurpose environmentally sustainable featuring the latest in interactive displays and technology. Managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and adjacent to their offices the Discovery Centre incorporates a conference room available for after hours use by the community. The centre captivates visitors of all ages helping them discover the hidden secrets of the Pilliga forest and the stories of yesteryear with this fun and entertaining exhibition. Your 'walk in the forest' reveals fauna, flora and Aboriginal cultural heritage- the Pilliga like you have never seen before. For further information contact the friendly staff at The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre. read more ... PILLIGA FOREST Pronounced Pilly-gah, the Pilliga forest is the largest native inland forest west of the Great Dividing Range, with over 500,000 hectares to explore. Baradine is a great place to start your adventure with a visit to the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre. There are many scenic forest drives and bird routes, picnic and toilet facilities, and free gas barbecues at both Salt Caves and Dandry Gorge. Dandry Gorge Aboriginal Area is where you can visit the latest Pilliga forest experience and discover this hidden gem, the Sculptures in the Scrub. The Sandstone Caves, Salt Caves and Dandry Gorge all have marked walking tracks. Please note all plants, animals and rock features are protected, and that all roads in the Pilliga forest are unsealed and driving requires extra care. Call into the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre in Baradine for a map, details on road conditions and a Bird Routes and Pilliga brochure. read more ...