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| Name |
Tambar Springs Diprotodon Country Drive |
| Address |
Tambar springs is a small rural village located 80kms south of Gunnedah. |
| Telephone 1 |
67 402 230 |
| Telephone 2 |
1800 562 527 |
| Fax |
6740 2237 |
| Email |
tourism@infogunnedah.com.au |
| Description |
A small rural village with a big heart was home to an even bigger resident in ancient times - the Diprotodon. Tambar Springs mountain is the picturesque backdrop to the Village of Tambar Springs nestled in the east of the Warrumbungle Range. The area was opened up in the 1830's for grazing and the Village was proclaimed in 1888. Today it's known for it's rich agricultural vistas and is bursting with rural village charm & pride. In 1979 the remains of a 'Diprotodon Optatum' the largest known marsupial was discovered on the property 'Kenloi' near Tambar Springs. This particular specimen was dated approximately 33,500 yrs old and the skeleton and skull of the Diprotodon can be viewed at the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre. |
| Fee |
A phamphlet on the 'Diprotodon Drive' that takes you on a guided tour through the village is available from the Gunnedah Visitors Centre and all businesses in Tambar Springs. Why not stop for a cold drink and a bite to eat at the Tambar Springs Royal Hotel while you are there. |
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Open all year |
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