Coolah NSW 2843

Coolah is an historic Central West service centre 360 km n-w of Sydney. Located near the Coolaburragundy River, the surrounding district produces wheat, timber, sheep and cattle. Original inhabitants were the Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi Aborigines and European settlement began in 1840s. Coolah Rodeo (Jan), Biennial Festival (Oct/Nov).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Blacksmith (43 Martin St) traditional tools and methods. Tel (02) 6377 1077. McMaster Park (Binnia St). Trout Fishing (upper Coolaburragundy River) (Oct-Easter).

Nearby:
King Togee’s Grave (29 km west) Aboriginal historic site. Coolah Tops NP (30 km east) 13 000 ha of grasslands, waterfalls, abundant wildlife and high altitude walks. The Great Dividing Range, Liverpool Range and Warrumbungle Range all meet here. Camping at The Barracks and The Pines (2WD) and historic Brackens Cottage accommodation. Tel (02) 6372 7199.

Accommodation:
Coolah has a couple of hotels, B&Bs, a motel, farmstay and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Black Stump Motel, 14 Campbell St. Tel (02) 6377 1208.

Airport:
Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) just off Oxley and Newell Hwy. (85 km n-w).

Hospital:
Coolah District Hospital, Martin St. Tel (02) 6377 1007.