Kookabookra, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kookabookra, in the Armidale Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Kookabookra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Armidale Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.02073 |
| Longitude | 152.07496 |
| Population | 9 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 202.8 km² |
| Elevation | 971 m |
| Postcode | 2370 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 436 km north |
Kookabookra is a locality in the Armidale Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 9. The locality covers an area of 202.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 971 m above sea level. It lies approximately 436 km north of Sydney. Kookabookra is located at 30.0207°S, 152.0750°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2370. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kookabookra rests on the edge of rolling hills, where the broad, pale sky often seems to touch the eucalyptus-dotted landscape. It lies 65.9 km north-east of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 36°T), and is situated 49.0 km south-east of Glen Innes. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, the earth itself a rich, dark loam that breathes a faint, earthy scent after rain. Ancient, gnarled gums stand sentinel, their bark peeling like old parchment, and the air hums with the quiet industry of insects and the distant bleating of sheep. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present haze, casts long, gentle shadows that deepen the contours of the terrain, highlighting the subtle undulations that lead the eye towards the horizon.
The history of Kookabookra is deeply entwined with the land, a story of hardy settlers who found sustenance and a livelihood here. For generations, sheep have been the backbone of the local economy, their wool a vital export, and the paddocks are testament to this enduring pastoral tradition. Evidence of older ways can still be glimpsed in the weathered fence lines and the occasional relic of a forgotten homestead, whispers of lives lived and labours undertaken. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty is slowly drawing visitors, attracted by the quiet charm and the chance to experience a pace of life dictated by the seasons rather than the clock. The quality of the twilight here is particularly noteworthy, the sky transforming into a canvas of soft lavender and rose, a peaceful conclusion to the day in Kookabookra.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kookabookra, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kookabookra, in the Armidale Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kookabookra includes the postcode (2370), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Armidale Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kookabookra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |