GETTING HERE

Cobar is located at the crossroads of the Barrier Hwy and the Kidman Way.

Preparing to travel to Cobar and surrounds

In the outback, there is limited mobile service coverage. The most reliable mobile service provider is currently Telstra in the township area. Other options for connection include satellite connections.

Cobar is sealed in all 4 directions on the Kidman Way and the Barrier Hwy, all other internal roads may be subject to adverse weather conditions. Ensure you check LiveTraffic for the latest road conditions before you set off down a red dirt road.

Cobar is 130km from Nyngan, 160km from Bourke, 255km from Hillston and 260km from Wilcannia.

Travel Options

Vehicle
Cobar is about 8 hours drive from Sydney, 7 hours from Canberra and 9 hours from Melbourne.

Flights
PelicanAir have up to 5 return flights from Sydney per week connecting Cobar directly. Cobar Regional Airport is located 5km southwest of Cobar’s Town Centre. More information can be found on the pelican air website: www.flypelican.com.au.

Bus service
You can also come by bus to Cobar with NSW TrainLink Regional coach. This service runs between Dubbo and Broken Hill, via Nyngan and Cobar. From Dubbo, NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach service connect to most major centres. For more information visit: www.transportnsw.info.

Taxi
Cobar has a taxi operator who services the township area. Cobar Taxi Cabs can be contacted on 0499 363 322.