Location of Coonamble
From
Gulargambone, 43.12kms N (46.2kms, 34mins driving)
From
Baradine, 64.84kms W (70.6kms, 59mins driving)
From
Walgett, 106.52kms S (115kms, 1hr 21mins driving)
From
Nyngan, 132.5kms NE (225kms, 3hrs 2mins driving)
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Description of Coonamble
Coonamble is a town with over 3000 people and is situated on the Castlereagh River, around 93km north of Gilgandra. Coonamble is a service centre to the largest shire in
New South Wales - a land area covering of almost 10,000 square kilometres. Prime industries within the shire include: wheat, sheep and cattle farming. There are a significant horse industry and a number of famous stud farms in the precinct too.
The original habitants of the region include the Kamilaroi, Kawambarai and Weilwan tribes. The town's name derives from an Aboriginal term 'gunambil', which is said to mean 'full of dirt'. This seems to reference the arid nature of the terrain, especially during drought and the fact the Castlereagh River bed is - for the most part - dry, flowing underground when rains are absent.
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Weather & Climate for Coonamble
Closest Weather Station
Coonamble at 02:00 09 Nov EDT
Distance from Coonamble 2.77km S
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 20.2°C |
18.8°C |
70% |
14.6°C |
1023.0hPa |
0.0mm |
E |
15km/h
8knots |
22km/h
12knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Coonamble Comparison
Distance from Coonamble 2.5km S
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
34.9 | 34.0 | 31.5 | 26.7 |
21.8 | 18.0 | 17.1 | 19.3 |
23.4 | 27.5 | 31.0 | 33.8 |
| Mean Min. °C |
19.2 | 18.9 | 16.4 | 11.7 |
7.8 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.6 |
7.3 | 11.5 | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Mean Rain mm |
60.8 | 53.4 | 44.8 | 35.5 |
39.6 | 36.8 | 36.2 | 32.5 |
32.3 | 41.8 | 42.7 | 44.0 |
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Treks passing Coonamble
Lightning Ridge
What brings tourists from all over the globe to Lightning Ridge in outback New South Wales? - The answer is black opals. A handful of opal mining towns attract visitors alike to Coober Pedy, Andamooka and White Cliffs, but Lightning Ridge is the only town in Australia where the precious and highly prized black opal is found.
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Recommended Reading for Coonamble
NSW Topo DVD
The ultimate 4WD, bushwalking, hunting & outdoor companion. NSW Topo includes a comprehensive selection of full color 3D maps and map data. Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC or WM Smartphone. Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Australia again.
Natmap Digital Maps 2008
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Australia Aus Tour DVD
A must have for the long distance explorer. Here, Memory-Map teams up with Hema to bring you their acclaimed 4WD and regional maps together with 13 interactive Map Guides.The Map-Guides provide great information on each region, bushwalking, campsites and 4x4 tracks with text and photos.
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Outback New South Wales
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 | Whilst indicating location of water supplies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources. |
 | Whilst indicating location of water bodies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources. |
