Caravan campers are in for a starry-skied surprise in Australia’s Astronomy Capital.
The gateway to Warrumbungle National Park, Coonabarabran is a great spot for caravan campers who love nature, hiking and astronomy. The closest town to Siding Spring Observatory and Warrumbungle—which was named Australia’s first Dark Sky Park—Coonabarabran has unofficially become Australia’s astronomical capital, with campers coming from far and wide to check out the sights (and the stars). There are a variety of different options for caravan camping in Coonabarabran and around nearby Warrumbungle National Park, including dog-friendly caravan parks and caravan campgrounds with swimming pools. Very popular with caravan campers, especially in the summer months and during school holidays, Camp Blackman in Warrumbungle National Park also offers a handful of powered sites, though other amenities are limited compared to the caravan parks in Coonabarabran. The town of Coonabarabran is also very caravan friendly, with a free 24-hour dump point (suitable for big rigs) and taps to fill up with both potable and non-potable water.