Centenary of Federation Track

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236 Centenary of Federation Track (GPX)

The walk starts at the Cobar Heritage Centre and moves south around the Newey Reservoir, where there are opportunities to view the abundant bird life. The track includes numerous interpretive panels, which focus on local flora and fauna, as well as the history of the town's mining.

Bird Watching

Picnic Facilities

Toilets

Dogs Permitted

Eucalypt Forest

274m

Maximum Elevation

21m

Total Climb

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Getting there:

Once in Cobar, head to the Heritage Centre/Visitor Centre on Nyngan Road, where there is ample parking.

Maps:

Maps are available from the Heritage Centre.

Route/Trail notes:

From the Heritage Centre, head back towards town and take the first left down Lewis Street along the side of the slag dump. The track at the end heads around the golf course and then Newey Reservoir Wetland, before coming out onto Woodiwiss Avenue, where you turn right and head into town and back to the start (2.4km).

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

None found.

GPS Tracks

236 Centenary of Federation Track (GPX)

Comments

Interesting walk, aided by the numerous information panels and bird life around the reservoir. A little confusing with the roadside walk back through town to the start.
F.A.B. on 23 May, 2019