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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Barraba (population 1,410 in 2016) is a village in the New England region in New South Wales, Australia.
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Views overlooking Barraba and Barraba Station.
On old wheat silos, depicts a water-diviner, look for the Regent Honeyeater.
Memorabilia collection.
Camping, children's playground, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, kiosk, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking, golf.
Location of massacre of local Wirrayaraay people - first time white settlers were punished for murdering Aboriginals, 1838.
Offers bushwalks, crystal fossicking, a bush camp site, barbecue facilities and a gift shop. There is also panning and a small museum of mining-related artefacts.
See National Parks website for other entry locations and conditions.
Waterfall may not be flowing during prolonged dry weather.
Mount Kaputar National Park
Natural rock formation.
Mount Kaputar National Park
Picnic area with carpark, picnic tables, toilets. Waa Gorge walking track unformed, steep, many steps, Grade 5 - for experienced bushwalkers only (2.5 km, 2-3 hrs)
Taylors Reserve
An obelisk marks where the explorer Allan Cunningham crossed the Manilla River in 1827.
Ancient glacial area. Toilets. Camping permitted.
Terry Hie Hie Community Conservation Area Zone 2 - Aboriginal Culture
Once a traditional meeting area for the local Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay people, this area features 6 cultural reserves, Yana-y Warruwi walking track (3.5 km loop, hard, 2.5-3.5 hrs), picnic area with car parking, toilets, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, fire rings (bring your own firewood), drinking water (boil first or preferably bring your own). Limited to none mobile phone coverage. Barbecues not permitted during Fire Bans. No pets, no smoking, Walking trail is possbile for handicapped access but still hard.
Views over Horton River valley.
Picnic area with barbecue on the bank of the Manilla River. Enter through (and close) gate. Birdwatching area. May not be accessible if livestock present.
Boonalla Community Conservation Area Zone 2 - Aboriginal Culture
Located on traditional Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay land. Walking trails, cycling trails, Boonalla Cave. Picnic ground on Eastern Forest Road (within the park) with car park, picnic tables, toilets, barbecue facilities. Car park and walking trail (1 hour return, moderate fitness, steep incline not recommended when wet) in the park near Boonalla Cave. No pets. No fires in the park. All water must be treated or bring your own.
Camping, children's playground, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, kiosk, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking, BMX track.
On the banks of the Namoi River. Carpark, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, toilets.
Camping, barbecues, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking
Ask at TRC branch office, Saunders Fruit & Veg, or Barraba Bakery about upcoming home games.
Licences available at Barraba Food & Fuel. Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Black Bream, Jew Fish, Eel-tailed Catfish, Murray Cod.
searching for precious metals
Fossicking reserves at Ironbark Creek and Woodreef Recreation Reserve approx 18 km northwest of Barraba on Woodsreef Road. Petrified wood and fossils found by the road near Mt Lindesay.
Held first weekend in March
Arts festival last weekend in June.
Held 4th Saturday of the month.
Held New Year's Eve
Held long weekend in June.
Lawn bowls competition - held first Sunday in September.
Horse racing. Held fourth Sunday in September.
Held second weekend in November.
Held Christmas Eve.
First weekend in November
Honesty box as clubhouse is not always open.
Indoor 12.5 m hydrotherapy pool (open during winter), outdoor 33-m 6-lane pool with diving boards, shade covered infants wading pool, waterslide, kiosk offering hot and cold food and beverages, spacious grassed areas, and a barbecue.
Lawn bowls.
Gym/fitness centre. Casual membership available during opening hours $13.50
See the Eat section below.
Cafe food
Takeaways or dine-in
Pies, sausage rolls, cakes, sandwiches, wraps, salad bowls, cold drinks, tea, coffee, milkshakes. No gluten-free, no organic.
Tea, coffee, iced coffee, milkshakes, cold drinks. Light meals, sweets, morning and afternoon teas. Gluten-free and lactose-free needs catered for.
Open W-M for lunch and dinner
Fresh salads, wraps, burgers, pizzas, fish & chips. Milkshakes, coffee, cold drinks.
Licensed restaurant for guests.
Restaurant for guests open daily 7AM-9PM. Devonshire teas and all-day breakfast available.
Guesthouse.
Country retreat and farm stay. It's not taking bookings as of Feb 2020.
Pets permitted (under control). Dogs must be on a lead at all times. Pets are not permitted in on-site accommodation and barbecue area/camp kitchen under any circumstances
Toilets, barbecue, picnic tables.
Barbecue. Birdwatching area - enter through gate and walk upstream. Fossicking reserve.
No facilities. Fossicking reserve.
Toilets, barbecue, picnic tables. Fishing permitted - fishing licence available from Barraba Food & Fuel
Boat ramp, toilets, barbecues, picnic tables.
Picnic tables. Toilets.
Toilets, Picnic Tables
Toilets, Picnic Tables.
See website for rates. Pets permitted (under control). Dogs must be on a lead at all times. Pets are not permitted in on-site accommodation and barbecue area/camp kitchen under any circumstances.
See the Buy section below.
Supermarket, liquor.
Barraba Food & Fuel
Fuel, takeaways, milk, bread, BBQ chickens, grocery, lotteries, dry-cleaning, lottery, fishing licences, disabled toilets.
Barraba Pharmacy & News agency
Newspapers, magazines, stationery, souvenirs, prescriptions, medications.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, local honey.
Butcher.
Bakery. Pies, sausage rolls, cakes, sandwiches, wraps, salad bowls, cold drinks, tea, coffee, milkshakes. No gluten-free, no organic.
Thrifty-Link Hardware
Camping and outdoor supplies. Gas bottles and refills.
Arts and crafts gallery; homemade soups, tea, coffee available F-Su 10AM-4PM.
Knitting, crocheting, weaving, felting, handspun yarns, jumper, hats, some rugs and shawls. Local and exotic fibres - wool, alpaca, cashmere, mohair and llama. Hand dyed from local forest plants and natural dyes. Phone for hours
By car
The Fossickers Way/B95 is sealed along its entire length.
By coach
A NSW Trainlink coach service runs between Inverell and Tamworth to catch the long-distance trains at Tamworth. This coach stops in Alice Street, near the corner with Queen Street.
By plane
6 km to the southwest. Existing effective length 3000 feet. Bearings 20 degrees 30 minutes West of North. ICAO: YBBA.
Private transport is essential, as there is neither a taxi service nor a local bus service. The nearest rental car agencies are in Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Narrabri and have low to high range vehicles.
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