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Pilliga Pottery

Coonabarabran, NSW
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Caravan ParkFire PlaceDrinking WaterTent SitePets WelcomeCaravansToilets

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.

What this place offers

Amenities

Hot Showers
WiFi Internet
Drinking Water
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Campground
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
Pets Welcome

Other Features

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

Location

Pilliga Pottery•Borambitty Rd, Coonabarabran, NSW, 2357

Common questions about Pilliga Pottery

What facilities does Pilliga Pottery have?

Pilliga Pottery has meals, hot showers, cafe, campground, cold drinks and coffee & tea. That is the short list; 25 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Pilliga Pottery?

The record for Pilliga Pottery lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Pilliga Pottery online?

We hold no online booking link for Pilliga Pottery, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Pilliga Pottery?

Pilliga Pottery sits in Coonabarabran, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Pilliga Pottery

Facilities recorded for Pilliga Pottery
FacilityOn site
MealsYes
Hot ShowersYes
CafeYes
CampgroundYes
Cold DrinksYes
Coffee & TeaYes
Alcohol LicenceYes
Fire PlaceYes
Caravan ParksYes
ShadeYes
WiFi InternetYes
Drinking WaterYes
Camping FeeYes
Bird WatchingYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Long RigYes
Tent SiteYes
Pets WelcomeYes
PizzaYes
RestaurantYes
Gift & Souvenir ShopYes
CaravansYes
ToiletsYes
WalkingYes
Picnic TablesYes

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Borambitty Rd

Coonabarabran, NSW 2357

Pilliga Pottery