On display at the Coonabarabran Visitor information Centre are the remains of Diprotodon optatum, the largest known marsupial, commonly known as Diprotodon.

This species of Australian megafauna would have roamed the earth between one million and 20,000 years ago with this particular specimen being dated approximately 33,500 years old.

The discovery was made in 1979 at Tambar Springs, approximately 40km east of Coonabarabran and is owned by the Australian Museum, but on permanent loan to Warrumbungle Shire Council.

Entry is free and is an educational experience for all age groups. 

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Massive bones from the long extinct Australian Diprotodon

The Diprotodon Skull

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