Why Warrumbungle?
Stars, volcanic peaks and a national park. Every fact sourced.
- On the National Heritage List
Warrumbungle National Park was added to the Australian National Heritage List in December 2006. It covers 23,311 hectares.Source: Wikipedia
- Australia's first Dark Sky Park
Warrumbungle National Park was the first park in Australia to be certified as a Dark Sky Park. The International Dark Sky Association certified it on 4 July 2016.Source: Wikipedia
- Siding Spring Observatory
Siding Spring Observatory sits 1,165 metres above sea level in Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran. It is owned by the Australian National University and its biggest telescope is the 3.9 metre Anglo-Australian Telescope.Source: Wikipedia
- The Breadknife
The Breadknife is one of the best-known rock formations in Warrumbungle National Park. David Bowie's 1983 video for "Let's Dance" was filmed in the park and centres on it.Source: Wikipedia
- Country of four peoples
Council says the Warrumbungle Shire area sits on Gamilaraay land to the north, Wiradjuri land to the south, and Weilwan and Kawambarai (Werrin) land to the west.Source: Warrumbungle Shire Council
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