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Local artist, David Moor, has a cheeky take on life in the outback as well as a distinctive style, bringing to life colourful and local characters. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the main streets of Warialda and admire his work that has been mounted on various buildings. There's 13 to spot, how many did you find and which one is your favourite?
Warialda NSW
28 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
When visiting Warialda drop into the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and meet the friendly staff and volunteers. They will help you with accommodation, attractions and local information to make your stay an interesting and memorable one. The Warialda VIC is a new and modern building, with toilets, a retail section, local produce and art. The VIC is also home to the famous Wells Gem and Mineral Collections, certainly well worth the look. Depending on your interest, you will find something that suits just about any visitor. For the artist, there is the unique Ceramic Break Sculpture Park, an extremely interesting and different look at sculpture. Or for those interested in camping or bush walking Cranky Rock Nature Reserve is a must. If history is your thing then you’ll love the old heritage-listed buildings throughout Warialda including the Courthouse, Convent and Carinda House, just to name a few. The Pioneer Cemetery is a popular place to visit, where many people come to trace their ancestors.
Warialda NSW
29 km away
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Natural Attractions
The name Koorilgur derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'low scrub and bush'. Koorilgur Nature Reserve has been developed for bushland walking, wildflowers, fauna and flora observation. Wildflowers are abundant in Spring. The Koorilgur Nature Walk has been divided into different length tracks, these provide for the person who wants to take a casual stroll, as well as those who are more adventurous bush walkers. Admire rock markings from the original sandstone mining days as well as enjoy views across the valley.
Warialda NSW
29 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Carinda House is the local arts and craft centre for Warialda, showcasing local handmade crafts, artworks, country-style baking, jams, preserves, babywear, hand knits, unique stationery, souvenirs, available for purchase, and temporary exhibitions. Carinda House has a long history in Warialda, first being built for the W. H. Crane family in about 1880. Mr Crane was the proprietor of the Royal Hotel and at various times, a saddler, butcher, farmer and grazier. Mrs Crane was the daughter of Warialda's first appointed Chief Constable. Carinda was constructed of pit-sawn timber slabs. Horse stables and paddocks were once adjacent to the home, and the top floor was added in the early 1900s. In the 1920s, Nurse Marshall conducted a maternity hospital, and later, Mr and Mrs Stehr ran a boarding house. In 1942, Mr Les Rolfe occupied Carinda and operated a Stock and Station Agency. His widow later established an insurance agency on the premises. In 1977, a committee of Warialda residents purchased the property for use as a Community Cultural Centre. Carinda is now managed and promoted by local volunteers with support from the Gwydir Shire Council. Carinda House is perfect as a unique venue for dinners, private parties, meetings, fundraising events and temporary exhibitions.
Warialda NSW
29 km away
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Natural Attractions
Nestled in a tranquil natural bushland setting, Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve is a fascinating and extensive jumble of granite boulders balanced at the edge of Reedy Creek. Cranky Rock is located eight kilometres east of Warialda off the Gwydir Highway and is serviced by a fully sealed road making it easily accessible for all vehicle types. There are both powered and un-powered campsites, barbecue facilities, children's playground, picnic shelters and a kiosk. There is an observation platform installed near the top of the main boulder group and is the perfect way to survey and photograph the surrounding area. The natural bushland attracts many species of native wildlife, making Cranky Rock perfect for bird watching and makes for a beautiful bush walk.
Warialda NSW
33 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Ceramic Break is a sculpture park located on a pastoral property in northern New South Wales, 15 kilometres from the town of Warialda on the Bingara Road or 25 kilometres from the town of Bingara on the Warialda Road. Ceramic Break has three stylish galleries with sculptures and artwork, often featuring exhibitions of local artists. Meet the life-size Allosaur and his friends. An intriguing and unique place with something for everyone, including walking trails, gift shop and the unique "Ceramic Break' artwork.
Warialda NSW
39 km away
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Natural Attractions
Just a short drive from Lemon Tree Flat campground is Macintyre Falls picnic area, with tables and barbecues offering an ideal place to settle down for lunch in the shade of white cypress pines. Before you do though, follow a 200 metre trail to Macintyre Falls lookout, with great views and birdwatching over the high, scenic gorge and rushing waterfall. While it's tempting to linger here, there are plenty of other attractions in the surrounding area to compete for your attention. Steps and a boardwalk have been built right down to the river (600m), where a plunge pool provides a terrific swimming spot surrounded by nature. At a small adjacent beach you can also swim under the towering cliff on the Macintyre's northern bank. Bring a fishing rod too: Murray cod, catfish, and golden perch are plentiful in the water. Be sure to mind the slippery rocks though.
Atholwood NSW
49 km away
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Natural Attractions
For sensational gorge views and fantastic river fishing, Slippery Rock walking track is a great introduction to the dramatic landscape of Kwiambal National Park. About an hour’s drive from Inverell, it offers great birdwatching and abundant wildlife. It’s an ideal nature escape for independent travellers and adventurous walkers who love getting ‘off the beaten track’. As the name implies, this rough track involves several short steep climbs and some clambering over rocks. However, the effort is well worth it as you gaze across the fast flowing waters of Macintyre River, with its deep granite gorges, thundering waterfalls amid tranquil bush surroundings. Keep an eye out for eastern grey kangaroos and red-necked wallabies, and an ear out for the raucous chatter of sulphur-crested cockatoos. Head back to Macintyre Falls picnic area and make use of the free barbecues for a well-earned lunch, and be sure to check out the nearby lookout.
Atholwood NSW
49 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Pronounced Kigh-am-bal, Kwiambal National Park is a quiet achiever. Tucked away near the NSW-Queensland border, its isolation is also its attraction: come for the nature, stay for the privacy. There's a good chance you'll have a great deal of space to yourself, with day trippers travelling through the outback and grey nomads the most frequent visitors in the area. Though the park has a history of tobacco farming, white cypress-pines and ironbarks are in ready supply, accompanying dramatic granite gorges and twisting waterways that thunder after heavy storms. The open plains are often covered with kangaroos stick around for dusk and dawn and you might even see the resident emus. Kwiambal offers multiple opportunities for swimming and fishing, with plentiful river species for the taking. The rivers themselves are a prime attraction too, offering plunge pools, beaches, and scenic waterfalls best seen from one of the several lookouts scattered around the park. Walking trails thread through cool forest and are scaled for many levels of fitness. Pull on the hiking boots and then reward your efforts with a barbecue at one of the several picnic spots, perfect for a weekend getaway. Bring your...
Atholwood NSW
50 km away
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Natural Attractions
After rain, the Severn River churns with extra volume, its water rushing in thunderous flow. A deep river gorge called The Dungeon is the most dramatic passage, with steep walls and granite cascades. This lookout takes you to the top of the gorge, with a scenic view down into the swell. Be sure to keep an eye on the kids there are cliffs nearby and surfaces are slippery in the wet. The lookout also offers fine views across the surrounding countryside, with white cypress pines, tumbledown gums, and ironbarks knitting together to form a rich canopy of native trees. On your way to the lookout, you'll pass open plains areas with eastern grey kangaroos and red-necked wallabies: be sure to bring your camera. The best time to see animals is September through to March. There are a number of migratory birds that you won't see until spring, so if birdwatching is of interest, plan your trip accordingly. Mornings and evenings are best for visits, especially on hot days; avid hikers can extend their day by continuing on Junction walk, then settle down for a long barbecue at one of the tables in Lemon Tree Flat campground.
Atholwood NSW
51 km away
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Natural Attractions
Junction walk leaves from Lemon Tree Flat campground, making it a convenient opportunity to strike out into the white cypress pines for a relaxing day walk. Bring your camera, swimmers and a packed lunch – there are good picnic spots along the way, and the walk approaches small beaches ideal for a summer dip. The main destination is the junction of Severn and Macintyre River. There’s also The Dungeon, a deep river gorge that becomes a churning tunnel of water after rainfall. It can be seen safely from a rocky outcrop above the river, and a one-kilometre sidetrack takes you to the top of the gorge for an even more scenic Dungeon lookout. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes. At first glance, you won’t see too many animals in the area beyond wild goats hopping up the rocky ravines. Look closer though: in the right season there are desert tree frogs, geckos and monitors, turquoise parrots, squirrel gliders and possums. The area is also well-suited to birdwatching.
Wallangra NSW
51 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Created in 2005, Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area was once an important ceremonial and gathering place for the Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi, Gamilaraay or Gomeroi People. Today it's a tranquil spot, scattered in sections around the small town, which is also called Terry Hie Hie. Evidence of long-term use of the area includes at least 240 axe-grinding grooves and the remains of a corroboree ground. A bora, several carved trees, scarred trees, and two Aboriginal cemeteries can also be found nearby. The local community and descendants of traditional custodains often visit for cultural, recreational and educational purposes. Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area is home to a staggering variety of native wildlife, including woodland birds, mammals, and reptiles. These can often be seen in lush communities of cypress pine and silver leaf ironbark woodland. Take an opportunity to wander through the forest, soaking up the ambiance, cultural significance, and natural splendour of a place that has been appreciated and admired by people for hundreds of years. Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area also has an innovative educational program that provides teachers and students a rare opportunity to learn about the language, history and culture of the Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi, Gamilaraay or...
Terry Hie Hie NSW
58 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Myall Creek Massacre Memorial Walk was set up as a tribute to the group of 28 unarmed Aboriginal people killed by a gang of stockmen on 10 June 1838. The seven men involved were sentenced to hang. It was the first time that white people had been hung for murdering Aboriginal people. Dotting the walk are various historical stones and etchings by Aboriginal artist Colin Isaac telling the story of the massacre. A bronze plaque at the main memorial reads: "In memory of the Wirrayaraay people who were murdered on the slopes of this ridge in an unprovoked but premeditated act in the late afternoon of 10 June 1838. Erected on 10 June 2000 by a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians in an act of reconciliation, and in acknowledgement of the truth of our shared history. We Remember them (Ngiyani Winangay Ganunga)."
Bingara NSW
58 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
This Soundtrail begins at the Myall Creek Memorial site, along the Bingara to Delungra Road. It’s June 1838 in Myall Creek, when a squatter leads a gang of convicts to a group of Aboriginal men, women and children, and a brutal, unprovoked massacre occurs. Blood was shed, lives cruelly taken away and shrill cries for justice heard. And for once, justice was rightly served. It all came down to people like the Governor of the day, or the lone convict who resolutely refused to play a part, that helped shine a light on the national denial, and ensure that the men involved would pay for their crime. The Myall Creek story did not finish then, and in the year 2000 hundreds of gatherers looked on as a descendant of the massacre embraced a descendant of the perpetrators, watched on by a descendant of those who had brought them to justice. It was a poignant, long-awaited moment, but with those lasting embraces, those that were condemned by their past actions were finally forgiven. Please be advised that this Soundtrail contains the voices and photos of Aboriginal people.
Myall Creek NSW
62 km away
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Natural Attractions
The best place to start any visit to Terry Hie Hie is at its picnic area. Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi, Gamilaraay or Gomeroi People have been using this site for many generations, and today it provides interpretative signage with a good introduction to the remaining Aboriginal sites around the township. It is also the access point for Yana-y Warruwi walking track. The picnic area is close to a ceremonial corroboree ground, along with a memorial to the local Aboriginal elder, Lou Swan. There are also several carved trees, scarred trees and axe-grinding grooves nearby. This is a terrific spot for a leisurely picnic lunch, with shelter and basic facilities. Remember to be mindful of the cultural significance of the area as you wander and explore. In spring months, wildflowers like lomandra and dianellas bloom in the area, and a bush tucker garden ripens for harvest. Also, don't forget a pair of binoculars if birdwatching interests you, as numerous birds can be seen overhead and nesting in surrounding trees.
Terry Hie Hie NSW
64 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Housed in the original Post Office Hotel, which was built in 1860 from pit-sawn and hand-sewn local cypress timber, the building once had a very mixed clientele, including the 'Father of Federation', Sir Henry Parkes, and Fred Ward, the bushranger. It was also once a blacksmith's shop and an old school room from the days when one-teacher schools were very popular among the small country towns and villages. The museum is home to historical machinery, local memorabilia and an extensive geological collection. The Bingara Historical Museum Complex comprises several buildings other than the Museum itself. One houses an extensive photo collection which the Bingara District Historical Society has catalogued, and another houses a fascinating collection which comprises fossils, minerals (Australia wide), sea shells and bird's eggs. A sign Gil "Goldfinger" Craig's Gem and Mineral Museum takes pride of place on the centre wall as you enter the museum as it was Gil Craig, a local geologist, who donated the majority of the collection to the museum. A great example of some fascinating finds in the museum is this bottle made for H J Fay, Bingara. It is no ordinary bottle, the top is sealed bar a few holes which released the liquid and in the neck of the bottle sits a marble. The only way to access the marble was to break the bottle.
Bingara NSW
64 km away
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Natural Attractions
Beginning at Terry Hie Hie picnic area, Yana-y Warruwi walking track offers a scenic stroll through the beautiful vegetation surrounding the township. The traditional Kamilaroi Aboriginal People once used this area for important ceremonial gatherings, and evidence of this usage still remains in the form of axe-grinding grooves on rocks. Starting with cypress pine and silver leaf ironbark woodland, the track then weaves through open grassland and smooth bark apple woodland. In spring, wildflowers bloom abundantly, spreading colours across the landscape. Numerous birds occupy the area, so don’t forget to bring a pair of binoculars for birdwatching. Though there are places to rest as you walk, consider packing a picnic lunch and taking advantage of the facilities back at the picnic area.
Terry Hie Hie NSW
64 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Cunningham Park is an extensive shady space complete with picnic and barbecue facilities, toilets, a user-potable water refill station and a dump point. The Park also features play equipment for children and fitness equipment for the keep fit enthusiast. There is also a fantastic new skate park which has recently been constructed.
Bingara NSW
64 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Soundtrails tells of Bingara’s history, in particular the Orange Trees and the experiences of living through war both at the front and at home in Bingara. Local residents who have given their stories include Brian Hughes, Jean O’Brien, Pat Brown and Joan Bull. Joan Bull tells of her visit to Sydney at the beginning of WWII to farewell her brother who had enlisted with the Light Horse Regiment. She describes the spectacle of seeing the Queen Mary liner and expresses her fear of not knowing if she will see her brother again. Beautifully produced by award-winning sound producers, the Bingara Soundtrails are a living, breathing doorway into the voices, sounds, and music of the people of Bingara. It includes performances by local artists including Jamie Wilson. Jamie took the words of a poem found in the George Bateman journal and created an amazing song.
Bingara NSW
64 km away
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Entertainment Venues
The magnificent Roxy Theatre, situated on the main street of Bingara, is a striking building, with a history as colourful as its painted exterior. Built in 1936 by three Greeks, it operated as a cinema until 1958, after which it was closed and lay dormant and untouched for forty years. In May 2004, The Roxy was faithfully restored to its original splendour and was re-opened to the public. The theatre embraces some of the most striking original art deco architecture in New South Wales and it still contains the original fixtures and fittings, including the ornate stucco plaster, paintwork and coloured lights from 1936. Today The Roxy functions as both a multi-purpose cinema and a regional centre for the performing arts, with The North West Theatre Company taking residence there. The quality and standard of the performances and events, make any visit worthwhile.
Bingara NSW
65 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Located on the banks of the Mehi River, Mary Brand Park is a place of great historical significance to Moree. The park is named after Mary Brand, Moree's first storekeeper and hotelier. It offers a peaceful setting to relax beneath the shady canopies of century-old fig trees while enjoying the birdlife and wildlife that inhabit the surrounding parklands. A favourite spot for photographers and picnickers, the park backs onto the Mehi River jetty and is popular for fishing and water activities. Mary Brand Park also commemorates Mary Brand's return to Moree following the death of her first husband, James Brand. It was here that Mary built her second store and later established the town's first hotel, the Moree Inn, in 1861.
Moree NSW
65 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Moree Lands Office is a two-storey timber office building designed by colonial architect Walter Liberty Vernon. One of its notable former employees was Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, the son of Charles Dickens, who worked at the Lands Office between 1900 and 1902. Constructed from timber and corrugated iron, the building originally comprised eight rooms arranged along a central corridor, with front and rear verandas. Between 1902 and 1903, the building was raised in height - likely to protect valuable records from floodwaters, and an additional veranda was added to connect the existing verandas. On 21 January 1980, the building was almost destroyed by fire. Despite this, it remains significant as an outstanding example of timber architecture and makes a strong contribution to the historic Frome Street streetscape, alongside other heritage-listed buildings. Today, the building features on the Self-Guided History Trail and is home to the Moree Plains Museum & Research Centre.
Moree NSW
65 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Discover the heart of Moree's heritage through captivating local historical displays, the inspiring Moree Sportsman Hall of Fame, and an impressive collection of historical photographs that bring the past to life. Whether you're researching your roots or exploring regional stories, their extensive local and family history resources offer valuable insights for history lovers and genealogists alike. They welcome group visits and coach tours, with catering available by prior arrangement to make your experience even more enjoyable. Their facility is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities, ensuring everyone can explore comfortably. While appointments are preferred to ensure the best possible service, walk-ins are welcome where possible. Fees apply for certain services. Come and connect with the people, places, and moments that shaped Moree.
Moree NSW
65 km away
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Spas and Retreats
The Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre is nature's magic at work! The benefits of natural artesian mineral waters were discovered thousands of years ago and have been used for their curative powers since ancient times. Many European cities are steeped in spa culture, and their residents use thermal spas for their therapeutic value. Today, you don't have to go to Europe to enjoy these health benefits, for this can be experienced in the beautiful township of Moree. The famous Moree Hot Mineral Baths originated in 1895, when the baths mercurial waters were accidentally discovered. While searching for a reliable source of irrigation water, a bore was sunk into the Great Artesian Basin. Amazingly, this bore derived hot mineral waters, heated naturally at 41 degrees Celsius. The baths are visited by 300,000 people annually, who travel to experience the therapeutic benefits.
Moree NSW
65 km away
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