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Pilliga Pottery

Coonabarabran, NSW

About this caravan park

Pilliga Pottery, located in the heart of the Pilliga Forest between Coonabarabran and Narrabri, offers an abundantly rich cultural and nature-filled experience. Visitors can experience the joy of pottery-making and explore the art of Australian bush crafts. You can choose between bush camping and self-contained cabin stays, with the added charm of campfires to enrich your stay. With 13,000 acres of property, Pilliga Pottery promises a unique, unforgettable escape into the beauty of the Australian wilderness.

Pilliga Pottery, nestled within the rustic confines of Barkala Farm, is an enchanting destination that promises an immersive retreat into Australia's rural heartland. This 13,000-acre property sits serenely in the Pilliga Forest, residing between the thriving centres of Coonabarabran and Narrabri in Central West NSW. Offering a range of accommodations, from rural bush camping for the adventurous spirits with their tents and caravans, to comfortable, self-contained cabin facilities for those seeking a tranquil hideaway. Here, tradition thrives; experience the warmth of authentic campfires under the wide-open Outback sky. Explore Pilliga Pottery, celebrate creativity and nature, and send sparks of inspiration flying into the wilderness night.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Hot Showers
WiFi Internet
Drinking Water
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Campground
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

Other Features

Meals
Cafe
Cold Drinks
Coffee & Tea
Alcohol Licence
Fire Place
Caravan Parks
Bird Watching
Photo Opportunity
Long Rig
Pets Welcome
Pizza
Restaurant
Gift & Souvenir Shop
Walking

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU🌤️
32° / 18°
FRI🌤️
32° / 16°
SAT🌤️
29° / 18°
SUN☁️
29° / 17°
MON🌤️
29° / 16°
💧 3%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
32°·22%·15km/h
Low–Moderate
Fri
32°·19%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
Sat
29°·29%·21km/h
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