Outback Arts' 5 shires Bourke, Cobar, Walgett, Warren and Coonamble

The Region

Aiming to meet all the artistic and cultural needs within the Far West region Outback Arts facilitates and promotes the arts within the five shires of Bourke, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett and Warren.

Diverse in history and culture, the Far West encompasses the  foothills of the Warrumbungles in the Coonamble Shire, the deep rich earth of Walgett, the lazy rivers of Warren to the historic landmarks of Cobar and the iconic landscape of Bourke.

For further information regarding the towns in the Outback Arts region click on the links above in the ‘Region’ section of the dashboard.

Bourke - Bourke is a town and Local Government Area in the north of NSW. The town is located approximately 800 kilometres north-west of Sydney, on the south bank of the Darling River.With a facinating industry and strong arts culture Bourke is a must see for a genuine glimpse of what outback Australia is really about.

Visit their website http://www.bourke.nsw.gov.au/

Cobar – The Cobar Shire is a truly remarkable part of the world in the accessible NSW outback. With a rich history based around mining and the boom of wool Cobar is a bustling and prosperous town with a mixture of old and modern buildings, which chronicle Cobar’s past 130 years.

Visit their website http://www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/

Coonamble – Coonamble is situated in central-western New South Wales. It lies along the Castlereagh River and the shire stretches from the western slopes of the Warrumbungle Range to the alluvial plains of the Castlereagh covering an area  of almost 10 000 sq km.

Visit their website http://www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au/

Walgett – Walgett Shire embraces the fertile black soil plains of northern inland New South Wales. It is a land of agricultural abundance and the home of opal (found in Lightning Ridge) – Australia’s National Gemstone. With a diverse range of landscapes the Walgett Shire is a gem in the rugged plains of northern NSW.

Visit their website http://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/

Warren – Warren Shire, situated on the banks of the Macquarie River and located on the Oxley Highway is Australia’s Wool and Cotton Capital. With a strong arts community and beautiful landscapes abundant, Warren Shire has much to behold. Ranging from flat plains as far as the eye can see until they reach the world-renowned Macquarie Marshes Warren is a special visit to see special places.

Visit their website http://www.warren.nsw.gov.au/