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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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 The Pilliga Forest is situated to the east of Baradine and to the north of Coonabarabran. Pronounced Pily-gah, the Pilliga Forest is the largest native inland forest west of the Great Dividing Range, with over 500, 000 hectares to explore. The Pilliga was once managed by State Forests and the Cypress Pine that grows in the forest was milled. Since 2005 however, there have been several new national parks formed and today, over half of the Forest is managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife. Please note that all roads in the Pilliga Forest are unsealed and driving requires extra care and a map. Please call into the National Parks and Wildlife Office in Baradine or the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre for a map and more details. The Pilliga Forest offers many scenic forest drives and birds routes to observe the wildlife including more than 230 species of birds. Picnic facilities are available at the Salt Caves and Yarrigan picnic areas and the Sandstone Caves and Salt Caves have short marked walks. The Salt Caves picnic area is located in Timmallallie National Park (in the central part of the Pilliga Forest) and contains a picnic area with free gas barbecue’s and toilets. An easy 1 kilometre stroll takes you to the Salt Caves Dam which when full of water attracts many species of birds and wildlife. Please note all plants, animals and rock features are protected. The Pilliga Forest is well known for its bird watching. The Baradine community have developed bird routes through the Pilliga Forest. Call into the Rural Transaction Centre in Baradine or the Coonabarabran Visitors Centre to pick up a Birds of Baradine and the Pilliga brochure. The Aloes Picnic Area is a lovely picnic area adjacent to an intermittent creek. It is a popular spot for viewing koalas and has a number of historic relics, including some early pioneer graves. read more ...