Warrumbungle, 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 Warrumbungle, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Warrumbungle |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gilgandra Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.25916 |
| Longitude | 148.91884 |
| Area | 325.1 km² |
| Postcode | 2817 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 361 km northwest |
Warrumbungle is a locality in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 325.1 km². It lies approximately 361 km northwest of Sydney. Warrumbungle is located at 31.2592°S, 148.9188°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2817. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Warrumbungle rises from the plains, a land sculpted by ancient forces and bathed in the expansive Australian sky. It lies 117.2 km north-north-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 14°T), and is situated 28.9 km west-north-west of Coonabarabran. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, where the stark, sun-baked earth gives way to the dramatic, volcanic ramparts of the Warrumbungle National Park. Jagged peaks, weathered into fantastical shapes by millennia of wind and rain, dominate the horizon, their ochre and grey surfaces catching the light in a perpetual dance. Between these monumental formations, the land flattens into rolling plains, dotted with hardy acacias and eucalyptus trees whose silvery leaves rustle secrets on the breeze. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of native grasses and the ever-present dust that coats everything with a fine, soft layer. As the sun begins its slow descent, the colours of the mountains deepen to shades of bruised plum and burnt sienna, while the vast sky above bleeds into soft hues of rose and lavender, a breathtaking spectacle that seems to stretch to infinity.
This is a place where the whispers of the past are carried on the wind, a region deeply connected to the land and its enduring cycles. The local economy, historically tied to the generous but often challenging Australian climate, thrives on sheep and cattle grazing, the vast paddocks stretching out like an endless, green-and-gold carpet. Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of grains, also plays a significant role, shaping the patchwork quilt of fields that surround the scattered homesteads. For the traveller, the Warrumbungle National Park is the undeniable jewel, drawing visitors keen to explore its hiking trails, marvel at its unique geological formations, and gaze at the unparalleled clarity of the night sky, a celestial display undimmed by city lights. The character of Warrumbungle is one of quiet resilience and understated beauty, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady rhythm of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Warrumbungle, 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 Warrumbungle, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Warrumbungle includes the postcode (2817), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gilgandra Shire 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 Warrumbungle 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. |