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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Bingara is a village (population 1,428 in 2016) in the New England region, in New South Wales, Australia.
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Apex Lookout
Apex Road is steep and not suitable for caravans and long vehicles. Picnic facilities. Barbecue facilities. No toilets.
Cinema and cafe built 1936 by three Greek businessmen. The cinema was closed in 1958 and remained unoccupied, the cafe became a Chinese restaurant. Both were bought by the local council and restored in the 1990s. The building now houses the tourist information centre, a museum to Greek history in New South Wales, and a live performance centre (residence of the North West Theatre Company).
Camping. Children's playground. Picnic areas. Toilets. Fishing. Kiosk. Shower facilities. Boat ramps. Water sports. Bushwalking. Golf. No flying of drones. Reflections Copeton Waters Holiday Park.
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.
Ancient glacial area. Toilets. Camping permitted.
Mount Kaputar National Park
Natural rock formation.
Terry Hie Hie Community Conservation Area Zone 2 - Aboriginal Culture
Once a traditional meeting area for the local Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay/Gamilaroi people, this area features 6 cultural reserves, Yana-y Warruwi walking track (3.5-km loop, hard, 2½-3½ hr), 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.
A picturesque hamlet (population 168 in 2016). Picnics. Fishing. Sports Club. Annual Rodeo and National Campdrafting Championships on New Years Eve.
Location of massacre of local Wirrayaraay people - the first time white settlers were punished for murdering Aboriginals, 1838. Listen to the Myall Creek Soundtrail here (also available as an app).
May be postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions
May be postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions
Golf. Lawn bowls. Tennis. Restaurant serving Chinese and Australian meals.
Swimming pool
25 m pool. Splash pool. Air-conditioned activities room. Full kiosk. Disabled toilet. Disabled parking.
Roxy Cafe
Cafe fare
Takeaways.
Bakery fare
RSL
Malaysian, Chinese, and Australian fare. Download the menu here.
Bingara Sporting Club
Chinese and Australian fare
RSL
Modern sewered amenities amenities block, complete with laundry facilities. Shower and toilet for disabled visitors. Electric barbecues. Caretaker on site. Pets are welcome, provided they are kept under control and on leash at all times. No dogs allowed in cabins.
Fay's
Supermarket, liquor.
Convenience store. Takeaways.
Chemists
Bakery
Butchers
Newspower
Newsagency. Bookings for the Trainlink coach - see booking hours in Get in/By coach
By coach
A NSW TrainLink coach service runs between Inverell and Tamworth to catch the long-distance trains at Tamworth.
By plane
Bingara isn't serviced by any scheduled air services.
Private transport is essential, as there is neither a taxi service nor a local bus service.
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