Nestled into the surrounding Mulga and Cypress scrubland, Cumborah was once a thriving hub for local graziers, their families, and employees. The name Cumborah is thought to translate to “sweet water”, referring to the small springs that bubble up from the sandstone.
Located in Yuwaalaraay Country, it is the traditional home of the Ngunga Burra—People of the Kurrajong. The Narran River flows through these lands, with legends ranging from “Wirrangan” (clever men) to giant crocodiles.
Cumborah is renowned for its beautiful gravels, fossilised wood, and agate. The Cumborah Hall serves as the centre of social activities for all ages, catering to farmers who navigate the challenges of flood and drought to produce beef, lamb, wool, wheat, and chickpeas, as well as opal miners searching for the elusive and exquisite black opal. While there is no pub at Cumborah, the village offers free camping and is just 15 kilometers from the famous Pub in the Scrub of Grawin, Glengarry, and the Sheepyard Opal Fields.
Cumborah Pubs
Take a pub crawl through history.
