Getting Here

The Warrumbungle Region is located in Central NSW, 5-6 hours from Sydney. The region is about half way between Melbourne and Brisbane and the regional centres of Dubbo and Tamworth are within two hours drive.

 
Where
Kilometers
Hours
Brisbane

700

9
Melbourne

985

11
Sydney

450

5-6
Newcastle

345

4
Broken Hill

825

10
Dubbo

160

1.8
Tamworth

180

2.1
Mudgee

190

2.1
Narrabri

118

1.1
Parkes

280

3.5
 
 

Getting Around

Touring by Car

If you’re travelling from Sydney’s west to the region, the most direct route is via the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains to Mudgee and then along the Castlereagh Highway through the towns of Dunedoo and Mendooran.

From Sydney via Newcastle, take the New England Highway to Branxton and detour through Merriwa along the Golden Highway. Take the Warrumbungle Way through Coolah and Binnaway to reach Coonabarabran.
 
For the most direct route from Melbourne and Brisbane, travel the Newell Highway which runs through the main street of Coonabarabran. The towns of Baradine, Binnaway, Mendooran, Dunedoo and Coolah are located just off the highway on a sealed touring route.
 
If travelling from Adelaide, take the Sturt or the Mallee Highways to join the Newell Highway and follow it through to Coonabarabran, or turn off at Gilgandra and visit Mendooran, Dunedoo, Coolah and Binnaway.  



Coach

Countrylink has daily services from Sydney to the region stopping at Dunedoo, Coolah, Mendooran, Binnaway, Coonabarabran and Baradine. Trains depart Central Station in Sydney and connect with a bus service which travels to the region. For timetables and prices for Countrylink please visit www.countrylink.info.

Greyhound Buses also has regular services through Coonabarabran on its Melbourne-Brisbane route. Please visit www.greyhound.com.au for timetables and costs.
 
Sid Foggs operate regular services between Newcastle and Dubbo which stops in Dunedoo. For bookings and timetables, please contact 1800 045 952.  



Taxi

Satellite Taxis (24 hour service with prior booking) 1800 421 113 
There is no public transport within the towns of the region. There are regular services running between towns but no services for around the towns.  



Bus/Charter Hire

  • McWhirter’s Bus Service Ph: 02 6842 3054
  • Prugger’s Bus and Coach Service Ph: 02 6842 1342
  • David Baker Clipper Bus Ph: 0427 956 525 



Air

There are three airports in the surrounding region that have regular flights from Sydney.
Dubbo is located to the south of the region and has regular Qantas and Rex Airlines flights from Sydney.
Qantas also flies regularly to Tamworth, within 2 hours drive east of the region and Narrabri, approximately one hour’s drive north of the region.  



Car Hire

Car hire is available at Dubbo airport from Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Brain's Ford, Coonabarabran, have car hire available but the vehicle must be picked up and returned to Coonabarabran. Phone 02 6842 1500 for details.