DAY TRIP GULARGAMBONE

The Bourbah Street Murals were designed by artist Sam Newstead and officially opened in 2002. The objective was to create a mural for the community of Gulargambone to be displayed in the shop windows of the main street in the town centre and to cover the then vacant facades. The theme of the mural is a day in Gulargambone. Starting in the twilight, through the dawn, morning, and the heat of the day, moving on to evening, nightfall, and a new dawn. The Castlereagh River runs through the entire mural, in drought and in flood.

Gulargambone is a small community situated on the Castlereagh Highway, 115 kilometres north of Dubbo and 550 kilometres north-west of Sydney. It is part of Coonamble Shire. Established on the banks of the Castlereagh River in 1883, Gulargambone is encompassed by the Warrumbungle Mountains and is home to 500 spirited Australians. Gulargambone is an Aboriginal word meaning "watering hole for many galahs". Gulargambone is primarily an agricultural area. In 2000 the community decided to be pro-active and formed GRTC Inc (Gulargambone Rural Transaction Centre Incorporated), and as a result opened the first community-owned Post Office. Other achievements include a new multi-purpose health service, attractive murals depicting Gulargambone's history in shop windows, new signage on the highway. Be sure to watch out for the corrugated iron 'Galahs' on the side of the road. Another 'must see' is the 2828 community tourism project - a cafe, craft shop and gallery ....

Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran in NSW is a great place for camping, walking, birdwatching and, as Australia's only Dark Sky Park, it's perfect for stargazing. Whether you’re into camping, walking, birdwatching, or even astronomy, Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran in NSW, is a great place for a weekend getaway or longer holiday. Wildfires in 2013 marked yet another chapter in this great park’s history. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has worked hard to rebuild its facilities for generations to come. Walking tracks, campgrounds and other visitor sites have been rebuilt with modern facilities. Drop into the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre for park information or buy a star chart to enjoy the starry nights. The Breadknife, easily the most recognisable feature within the park, towers 90 metres above the valley floor and is a symbol of the park’s enduring importance and resilience. The Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk is recognised as one of the best walks in NSW, with close up views of the park's iconic rock formations....

For some fascinating insights into the historic heritage and landscapes of the Warrumbungles area, visit this exciting education centre located right in the heart of Warrumbungle National Park.  Set up with a dedicated classroom and principal, it’s a fantastic place for a school excursion and a hands-on way for students to learn about the unique landscape, plants and animals of the Warrumbungles. Students can also learn about the historic heritage of the region and local Aboriginal culture. Operated by the Department of Education and Communities, the centre offers a range of education-based activities for school groups and teachers. They have short programs suitable for school groups travelling on a day excursion, as well as longer programs for groups planning to stay overnight. ...

Gulargambone added to its eclectic art works in July 2019 by painting five shops in bright popping colours and window installations completed by five local artists. Window installations were carried out by Alison Dent, Sam Wykes, Brian Campbell, Ana Robson and Anna Kaineder. Their creations included a mix of metal and wire sculptures, delicate paper works and ceremics. Ten renowned artists throughout Australia visited Gulargambone to create the wildest of make overs. Twelve buildings, one water tower and two footpaths were chosen for murals including 3D interactive artworks. The visiting artists included outback icons Peter Browne and John Murray working their whimsical magic. The 'old hands' were joined by urban artists Goodie, James Giddy and Sam Brooks. American artist Rudy Kistler and DNart, a self-taught French/Vietnamese artist gave the group an international flavour. Anchoring the team was Australia's most awarded pavement artist Jenny McCracken working for three weeks on the town's water tower and high profile artist Kaff-Eine added a new dimension. Claire Foxton delivered an astounding portrait of local character Peter Simpson. In addition the amazing wire sculpture Ghosts of Bullocks Past created by local artist Brian Campbell depicts a life-sized bullock team with wool cart and bullocky. ...

Gulargambone is a small community situated on the Castlereagh Highway, 115 kilometres north of Dubbo and 550 kilometres north-west of Sydney. It is part of Coonamble Shire. Established on the banks of the Castlereagh River in 1883, Gulargambone is encompassed by the Warrumbungle Mountains and is home to 500 spirited Australians. Gulargambone is an Aboriginal word meaning "watering hole for many galahs". Gulargambone is primarily an agricultural area. In 2000 the community decided to be pro-active and formed GRTC Inc (Gulargambone Rural Transaction Centre Incorporated), and as a result opened the first community-owned Post Office. Other achievements include a new multi-purpose health service, attractive murals depicting Gulargambone's history in shop windows, new signage on the highway. Be sure to watch out for the corrugated iron 'Galahs' on the side of the road. Another 'must see' is the 2828 community tourism project - a cafe, craft shop and gallery ....