Diprotodon Drive – Tambar Springs

Tambar Springs is a small village on the edge of the ancient Warrumbungle Range. Established in the early 1830s for grazing, settlement soon followed in 1868. Today it is known for its rich agricultural vistas and rural village charm. Tambar Springs has a small school, general store/petrol station, pub, agricultural industries business and local area police station.

In 1987, Tambar Springs farmer Louise Friss made the rare discovery of bones from an extinct herbivorous marsupial, identified as a ‘Diprotodon’.

The amazing find was made on the property ‘Kenloi’, between Mullaley and Tambar Springs. This particular specimen was dated approximately 33,500 years old, and the skeleton and skull are on permanent display at the Coonabarabran Visitors Information Centre.

To celebrate, the community has established the Diprotodon Drive. Diprotodron sculptures made of corrugated iron and sheet metal lead the way to a discovery trip through Tambar Springs, pointing out landmarks and important historic features.

Pull up at the Tambar Springs General Store for good coffee and a bite to eat from the takeaway menu.

A few doors up is the Royal Hotel, pop in for a cold drink or refreshing ale. Strike up a yarn with locals and wander out onto the front veranda to sit and to take in the panoramic view.