Brisbane to Dubbo road trip: Distance, drive time & stops
Brisbane to Dubbo road trip via Narrabri and Coonabarabran
Things to do in Narrabri include the Narrabri Old Gaol and Museum and the Australia Telescope Compact Array.
If you’d prefer to stay the night here, Narrabri accommodation options include the well-regarded Adelong Motel and the pretty central Mid Town Inn.
The drive continues through the Pillaga Forests and past the Timmallallie National Park towards Coonabarabran. If stopping at this country NSW town, go hiking by day in the Warrumbungle National Park, then stargazing at night at the Milroy Observatory. You can also take a tour of Australia’s largest telescope at the Siding Spring Observatory.
For the stargazing experiences, you’re probably going to want to stay overnight.
Best Coonabarabran accommodation recommendations
The best places to stay in Coonabarabran are:
- For overall quality: Acacia Motor Lodge.
- For charm and homeliness: Langley Cottage B&B.
- For a cheap, decent motel: Matthew Flinders Motor Inn.
From Coonabarabran to Dubbo, branch off the Newell Highway down Mendooran Road. The Coonabarabran to Dubbo drive passes mainly through the Goonoo State Conservation Area.