Warrumbungle Shire Council

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Warrumbungle Shire New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Population:	8,599[1]
Area:	12380 km² (4779.9 sq mi)
Mayor:	Peter Shinton
Council Seat:	Coonabarabran (20-22 John Street)[2]
Region:	Orana
State District:	Barwon, Upper Hunter
Federal Division:	Gwydir
Website: http://warrumbungle.local-e.nsw.gov.au/
LGAs around Warrumbungle Shire: Coonamble Narrabri Gunnedah Gilgandra Warrumbungle Shire Liverpool Plains Dubbo Wellington Upper Hunter

The Warrumbungle Shire is a local government area in th Orana region of New South Wales, Australia.

It was created by the amalgamation of Coolah and Coonabarabran Shire Councils and incorporates the towns of Binnaway, Coolah, Coonabarabran, Dunedoo, Baradine and Mendooran. After the amalgamation the council was run by an administrator, until elections were held in March 2005.

Large numbers of people visit the Warrumbungles mountains and national park, which is a fascinating geological area of the state.

The Newell Highway, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane, runs through the shire. An important role of the council is liaising with the New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority in relation to the highway. The highway carries many trucks and tourists, particularly Victorians on their way up to Queensland. Large numbers of cars towing caravans can be seen at any time passing through the shire.

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Coordinates: 31°15′S, 149°16′E