Cobar, Second Time Lucky
This was our second visit to Cobar, so we stayed for two nights this time to get a proper feel for the place.
Our first stop was the Great Cobar Museum, housed in the impressive old mining office on the hill. The displays offered a great insight into the copper mining history that shaped the region. We especially enjoyed learning how the town grew around the industry and how it continues to evolve today. It’s beautifully curated, and well worth the visit.
We set up camp at Glenhope Station Free Camp, just a short drive from town. It’s one of those quiet spots where you instantly feel a little more grounded. Flat, spacious, and peaceful — the kind of place where kangaroos hop through at sunset and the stars stretch forever overhead.
Dinner at the Copper City Motel surprised us in the best way. The meals were generous and delicious, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. It’s always a bonus to find great food in a small outback town.
With steady rain forecast, we decided to hang around for an extra day. We read, napped, and watched the clouds roll over the red dirt. Sometimes, slowing down is exactly what we need.
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