Cobar is a city in the central western area of New South Wales, Australia. Cobar has attractions suitable for both those with children, and those looking for a break away by themselves. With Forts and museums, historic sites and parks, there really is something for everyone.
Hiring a car in Cobar gives you the freedom to explore the city as if it was your own hometown. If you want to take in all of what Cobar has to offer, we recommend the Cobar Heritage Walk, which takes around an hour, and showcases most of the city's main points of interest.
Be sure to visit the The Great Cobar Heritage Centre which houses a collection of exhibits which explain all about Cobar's rich history. The collections date from the early 1870s right up to the present day.
Hiring a car in Cobar means you can easily make your way to Fort Bourke Hill Lookout and Open Cut Mine which is on the east of the city, with the main shaft 150 metres deep. Fort Bourke Hill is the site of Cobar's very first gold mine. Visitors can view the open pit as well as the entrance to the underground mine.