Goondiwindi to Dubbo road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Attractions between Goondiwindi and Dubbo: Coonabarabran
The Goondiwindi to Dubbo drive continues through the Pillaga Forests. It also goes past Timmallallie National Park on the way to Coonabarabran, a town primarily of interest to stargazers.
The best way to tackle Coonabarabran is hiking in the Warrumbungle National Park by day, 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 realistically need 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.
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