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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Gunnedah is a large service town with a population of 9,726 (2016) in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. It has everything for the traveller passing through, with a couple of supermarkets, a choice of pubs and bistros, an upmarket restaurant or two, and a few great parks to stretch your legs. There is plenty of accommodation, and a few additional attractions in case you want to stretch your break for a day or two. It's a six block town, with one (somewhat unnecessary) single traffic light.
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Light vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets.
Arts Gunnedah
This art gallery showcases the works of the local artists community, with the highlight of the year being the Annual Arts Exhibition held during AgQuip. Also home to the Civic Cinema which shows contemporary popular movies.
Cumbo Gunnerah Gallery
This Keeping Place holds local Aboriginal artefacts and has audio-visual presentations of Aboriginal stories. There are also Aboriginal arts and crafts to see.
Poets Precinct
Dorothea Mackellar was born in Point Piper in Sydney, and is buried in Waverley Cemetery overlooking the ocean. But the sunburnt country she wrote about so passionately is out here. And a memorial statue with her on a horse is next to the watertower museum. Well worth a visit - even if just to reread the poem.
Dorothea Mackellar and part of her famous poem "My Country" are displayed on this 29-m-high, privately-owned maize mill. Best viewed from the walkway around the corner on the bridge that links the Oxley Highway and Warrabungle Street. It is on private property, and closer access is not permitted. Be mindful of vehicles entering and leaving the maize mill and do not block the driveway.
If you're looking for an authentic history of Gunnedah, neatly laid out with information boards and item descriptions then you'll need to go somewhere else. If you are looking for large sheds just full of every bit of discarded equipment over the past 150 years of Gunnedah's history, then you could wander around this place for hours. It's large, it's disorganised, and in places looks more like a junkyard than a museum. There are collections of Coke cans and ANZAC cookies. Old cars, harvesters, tractors, diesel engines. Model railways, old switchboards, Teacups, furniture, photographs.
Decorated with paintings of ANZAC - adjacent to the ANZAC memorial. Roof-top views offering panoramic views of Gunnedah and the surrounding district. Presents local history as well as military history. Museum may be closed due to Covid-19 restrictions - phone or email to confirm.
Wide open views of Gunnedah and the surrounding district. Sculptures (see here), a rotunda, picnic tables, and barbecues at the top. Unknown if the path from the entrance to the top is wheelchair accessible.
This lookout offers views towards the Nandewar Ranges, Kelvin, 'Nobbys Rock', Breeza, and the Pullaman Plains. Impressive views in times of flood.
This memorial commemorates Cumbo Gunnerah, a great warrior and revered leader of the Kamilaroi people.
This gallery showcases the work of up and coming artists, especially local artists. Workshops held throughout the year. Cafe on-site.
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
Memorial mural depicting the life of bushranger Ben Hall, who was born in the district. Picnic tables, public toilets, children's playground on-site. A good driver rest area between Gunnedah and Quirindi.
This meridian (degrees east) forms the basis of Australian Eastern Standard Time, used in Queensland, most of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. The rest area has plenty of parking, picnic table with shelter, an information board, a sundial, litter bins and barbecue facilities, but no toilets.
This monument commemorates the European explorer John Oxley, who crossed Bowen's Rivulet (now Cox's Creek) 3 km south-west of the monument in 1818. The plaque on the monument may be missing.
Historic hotel built early 1900s. Pub fare. Accommodation available - phone for rates and availability. Tambar Springs General Store nearby (convenience store, fuel).
The town markets itself as the Koala capital of Australia. But that doesn't mean the critters are going to be easy to find. Ask at the tourist information if there have been any recent sightings. Otherwise Pensioners Hill Lookout is a favourite spot to look for them.
The Namoi is the river immediately to the north of the town. The town turns its back on the river, because of its temperamental flows, but it's certainly worth a short visit. Wildlife and birds are attracted the river. And when not in flood it's possible to walk across. But you'll have to pick your photos carefully to avoid a few discarded car tyres and empty shopping trolleys that ruin the aspect. You can camp by the river too.
You can go to the movies in Gunnedah. Films screen daily, with the latest pictures.
This track and the associated Tower Walk and Porcupine Walk should take 1-2 hours to complete each. Along the way you will discover excellent views of the town and the valleys of the Namoi River and the Mooki River. Bring binoculars and cameras. Download a map here.
About 40 stalls selling local produce and hand-made goods, home-made food, arts and crafts, and second-hand wares.
See here for recommended fishing spots and how to get a fishing licence.
Australia's largest agricultural field days (exposition), it attracts about 3,000 companies and 100,000 visitors per year. AgQuip showcases all kinds of agricultural equipment, especially new things to the market. It's also a great family day out, with food stalls, fashion shows, reptile shows, billy boiling competition, AgQuip Rodeo, and an art and craft exhibition.
Annual local fair.
Motor parades, drag races, speedway racing, drag safari, twilight races, motorkhana, live entertainment, museum displays.
The Gunnedah Jockey Club holds the Gold Cup in May and the Christmas Hams Race Meeting in early December.
Lawn bowls.
An 18-hole par-70 golf course.
Phone or email for court hire.
50 m 8-lane outdoor pool, 25 m indoor heated pool, kids water playground, kids dry playground, new pavilion and amenities, kiosk/cafe, seating and shaded areas. Alternative entrance: corner of South Street and Anzac Parade.
Chinese, Thai, and Australian fare.
Pub fare.
Court House Hotel
Restaurant fare.
Gunnedah Hotel
Bistro fare. 14 tap beers, wine list, cocktails. Happy Hour M-F 4-6PM. You'll get a craft beer on tap here, a few nicer wines, and the mains now come with the option of a Quinoa salad. Hipster culture is making its small inroad into Gunnedah.
Pub fare.
Mullaley Caravan Park/Mullaley Roadhouse
Pub fare.
Bistro fare and counter lunches.
Pub fare.
Pub fare.
Bistro fare.
Chinese cuisine.
Chinese cuisine.
Chinese cuisine. Thai cuisine.
Thai cuisine.
Good coffee and fresh food in a garden setting. Best place for a weekend brunch on a warm day.
Cafe fare.
Cafe fare. No reservations on Sa. Modern, faux-hipster coffee shop.
Josh and Belinda's Gunnedah Takeaway
Cafe fare and fast foold.
Cafe fare. Steaks. Woodfired pizzas Th nights. Bar.
Fish and chips, hamburgers and wraps, snitty burgers and wraps, stuffed potatoes, wedges, hot snacks, hot beverages, cold drinks.
Chinese and Malaysian noodle bar.
Fast food and coffee shop.
Pizza.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
formerly the Regal Hotel
Mullaley Caravan Park/Mullaley Roadhouse
This hotel has 6 guest rooms. Curlewis General Store nearby. Nearest fuel is in Gunnedah.
Basic hotel accommodation.
formerly the Regal Hotel
28 rooms, 9 with ensuite bathroom, all rooms renovated and refurnished. Inspections welcome.
Limited budget accommodation. Some rooms with air conditioning. Shared bathroom. Families welcome.
Mullaley Caravan Park/Mullaley Roadhouse
Basic hotel accommodation. Also a caravan park with powered and unpowered sites, and an ablutions block. Fuel available.
The hotel has 40 beds in various room configuarations. Shared bathroom. Shared kitchen.
Basic hotel accommodation. Single and twin rooms.
Historic hotel built early 1900s. B&B type accommodation in standard guest rooms. Tambar Springs General Store nearby (convenience store, fuel).
Motel with an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities, car park, cots available on request, communal TV/lounge area. Rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, electric blankets, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing facilities, fridge, microwave. Disabled room available. There are no dining facilities, however the motel is affiliated with 3 restaurants in town - you can either have meals delivered to your room or eat out at the restaurant, and have it charged back to your room.
33 rooms including 1 disabled room. Motel has swimming pool and grassed area (beach towels provided), playground, barbecue, trailer parking, internet available, laundry for guests, room service. Rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, microwave oven, tea and coffee making facilities, iron, cots available, parking outside rooms. Parking onsite for trailers, boats and mini-buses. Street parking for buses and large vehicles. With the faded pastel colours, and the pink neon flashing motel sign - this motel looks like something off the set of a B grade movie at Universal studios. But this is the real-deal drive-up motel.
Motel with 16 rooms with air conditioning, 81cm wall-mounted TV, free Foxtel cable TV, free WiFi, iron, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave ovens, toaster, fridge. High chair on request. Motel has a swimming pool, barbecue facilities, licenced restaurant/bar, Pets welcome on request - conditions apply. Non smoking.
More than 20 rooms (including disability rooms) with free WiFi, air conditioning, flatscreen TV with free Foxtel (15 channels), toaster, microwave oven, electric kettle. Motel provides on-site parking, room service breakfast, guest laundry, charge back for meals from local restaurants.
20 rooms with air conditioning, ceiling fans, 81cm TV with Foxtel (8 channels), free WiFi, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities, bar fridge, microwave oven, toaster, breakfast and dinner room service, "tradies lunch packs" available. Motel has a swimming pool, guest laundry, drink and snack vending machine, off-street parking for large vehicles and trailers.
47 rooms (2 disabled) with free WiFi, large TV with free Foxtel cable TV, air conditioning and heating, ceiling fan, microwave oven, bar fridge, mini-bar, dining table, desk, electric blanket, ironing facilities, electric jug, toaster, tea and coffee making facililties, ironing facilities, ensuite bathroom with hairdryer. Motel provides an outdoor swimming pool, room service breakfast and dinner or eat in the dining room, undercover parking outside the room.
Rooms (1 disabled) with air conditioning, free WiFi, Smart TV with cable TV, kitchenette with microwave oven, toaster, minibar, ironing facilities, ensuite bathroom, free continental breakfast. Motel has parking for cars, boats and trailers, luggage storage, free transfers to/from the train station. Pets allowed - conditions apply. Probably the fanciest and largest of the motels in Gunnedah. Modern in appearance. Restaurant not available until further notice.
This motel provides broadband internet access, off-street car parking, iron, microwave oven. Non smoking. A little smaller motel on the motel strip - a few metres further from town than the Mackellar. Clean rooms on two floors. Friendly staff. Comfy fittings, with TV with a few cable sports channels in addition to the free-to-air. Nice for an overnight stop. No extras like pools, or food.
29 rooms (1 disabled).
Rooms with airconditiong, 81 cm TV with Foxtel, free WiFi available, tea and coffee making facilities, crockery and cutlery, toaster, microwave oven, ensuite bathroom with hairdryer, ironing facilities. Motel has a swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Parking is 1 vehicle per room.
Conadilly Court
8 apartments, executive and standard. Executive apartments are fully self contained and have 2 bedrooms, keyless entry, free Wi-Fi available, linen and towels supplied, air conditioning, full-sized fridge/freezer, a fully equipped kitchen, tea and coffee making facilities, dining room, weekly servicing, ironing facilities, laundry with clothes washer and dryer, book library, private courtyard, undercover parking, rollaway bed and port-a-cot available ($20 per night). Standard apartments are also fully self contained and have air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi available, washing machine and clothes line, ironing facilities, weekly room servicing, linen provided, TV with DVD player and movies, balcony with seating, book library, off-street parking, rollaway bed and port-a-cot available ($20 per night). No pets.
A 2-bedroom fully contained serviced apartment with lounge/dining room, open-plan kitchen, laundry facilities, plasma-screen TV with home theatre system. Off-street undercover parking. Linen provided.
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom fully furnished units, linen supplied, large plasma TV with DVD player. Barbecue and outdoor entertaining area.
3 x 2-bedroom apartments with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, laundry facilities with washing machine, dryer and clothesline, ironing facilities, TV with Foxtel cable TV, DVD player, linen and towels supplied, weekly servicing, off-street parking, barbecue and large backyard.
Cabins, powered sites, unpowered sites, drive-through caravan sites, camping area. Camp kitchen. 2 guest laundries. Swimming pool. Barbecue facilities. Pet friendly (except cabins) with restrictions. Limited WiFi available (near the office only). Swap-and-go gas bottles. Dump point. 2 ablutions blocks.
Gunnedah Showground RV Park and Camping
Powered and unpowered sites. Hot showers. Grass and concrete slabs. Water at sites. Pets welcome on leash. Hills hoist clothesline and washing tubs - no washing machine.
Supermarket.
Supermarket. Liquor store nearby.
Convenience store.
Pharmacy.
Chemist/pharmacy.
Newsagent.
Butchers.
Butchers.
Bakery.
Movies Plus
Tobacconists.
A cooperative enterprise with members from Northern and North-West New South Wales, you will find a wide range of wares for sale, including high quality produce and beautiful hand-crafted goods, a wide selection of greeting cards, patchwork, jewellery, pottery and art works.
By train
Trains run from Sydney to Moree daily (Route 243), departing Central Station in Sydney at 9:30AM, arriving at Werris Creek at 14:57PM, at Gunnedah at 3:15PM, at Boggabri at 4:10PM, at Narrabri at…
By plane
Gunnedah has an airport that's around 3 km from town - but there is no regular passenger service.
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