Rankins Springs is a small village in the Carrathool Shire, located along the Mid Western Highway west of West Wyalong. It is an area known for its birdlife, with seven designated birdwatching sites, and as a base for exploring
Cocoparra National Park. The town features amenities like a pub,
general store, caravan
park, and golf course, and its history dates back to a 1870s service center, with the village moving to its current location in 1923