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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Moree is a large town (population 9,311 in 2016) on the banks of the Mehi River in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.
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BAMM
BAMM has a changing program of touring and collection exhibitions. The art museum supports contemporary Australian artists, and it has an extensive collection of art by Aboriginal artists, one of the most extensive collections in regional New South Wales. Gifts and souvenirs available.
One of the largest collections of family history records and photographs of Aboriginal people, used to trace ancestors and long-lost relatives, and houses over 110,000 genealogies of families, records of Aboriginal ex-servicemen, artefacts, art and over 15,000 photographs. Discover local history and Aboriginal history, attend cultural awareness workshops and language programs. The centre provides valuable information on the Kamilaroi people and history of Moree.
Moree Hot Springs
Artesian spas. Olympic pool. Waterslide. Children's waterpark. Gym. Wellness and Day Spa. Cafe. Closed for 1 week in July or August for maintenance.
A series of parks starting from the Moree Visitors Information Centre (information leaflet available), following the bank of the Mehi River. Look for the traditionally carved trees of the Kamilaroi people.
Sisters Under the Skin is a collaborative workspace & showroom for local women's art, designs & handmade products. Located in a beauty salon.
The gallery runs in partnership with TAFE NSW, New England Institute, Moree Campus and offers visitors an experience of Aboriginal art. There is also the opportunity to meet and greet the local artists.
The Moree Gallery is an established destination gallery, it exhibits contemporary, emerging and mid-career Australian artists and ceramicists with 4 major shows each year.
A not-for-profit Aboriginal Art gallery with a cafe.
Garah Hotel
A pleasant little hotel in the bush. Pub fare. Accommodation available; phone for rates and availability. Likely to be booked out during the Talmoi Picnic Races (horseracing) in June
Pally Pub
A bush pub in the tidy village of Pallamallawa. Pub fare, accommodation available - phone for rates and availability
Fine cafe fare, suitable for picnics along the Mehi River
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, 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 pleasant bush hotel between Moree and Narrabri. Pub fare. Accommodation available - phone for rates and availability
A remote cafe between Moree and Collarenabri. Cafe fare.
Waterbird Lagoon bird hide
A must for birdwatchers to see rare birdlife. Carpark, and picnic tables.
O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours
Tour around one of the many cotton farms where the cotton is picked and packed into modules/bales ready for transportation to the Cotton Gin. The Cotton Gin is where you can see the raw cotton being cleaned and the seed removed and packaged for export. This tour also includes courtesy pick up and return from the accommodation and a town familiarisation tour.
With a history steeped in exquisite Art Deco architecture, Moree's main street presents restored heritage listed buildings influenced by American, Egyptian, Greek, and Spanish designs. Learn about some of the major events in the history of Moree, stories of early pioneers and some of the influential people in its history. Dress comfortably and appropriately - walkers ought to wear comfortable shoes, wear a hat, apply sunscreen and bring a bottle of drinking water. The tour is not available due to Covid-19 restrictions; phone for enquiries.
O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours
Lightning Ridge is famous for black opals it is recognised worldwide as the largest source of quality opals. Explore the various mines, opal fields, with the opportunity purchase some opals. The tour includes pickup and drop off to the accommodation and morning tea at Collarenebri. Lunch, other attractions, souvenirs and underground tours like the Chamber of the Black Hand are not included in tour price.
Showcasing a collaboration of art galleries and murals in Moree's CBD & business precincts. See the Moree Visitor Information Centre or download a map here.
O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours
Featuring Stahmann's Pecan Nut Farm, the largest and most productive pecan nut plantation in the Southern Hemisphere (access is strictly by guided tour). Pecan nut taste-testing in the morning, followed by a town tour featuring some of Moree's favorite historical buildings. Tour includes courtesy pickup and return service to the accommodation and a morning tea under pecan trees.
Explore the Moree Plains region on a self-guided driving tour - many locations are beautiful natural sites with picnic spots. A booklet of local self-guided driving tours is available from the Moree Visitor Information Centre, along with information on road accessibility as well. The booklet can also be downloaded here.
This relaxing walk covers 14 of Moree's historical buildings in the CBD area of the town. A booklet is available from the Moree Visitors Information Centre or can be downloaded here.
Moree Markets
Local markets - local craft and jewellery, plants and homewares, poultry, food sampling, fresh produce. Children’s activities, places to buy coffee and breakfast. Often there is local entertainment and music.
Annual amateur horse racing. Bring a picnic lunch, racing starting at 1PM. Bar facilities and live entertainment until 10PM. ATM facilities available on the day.Event to be confirmed - depends on Covid-19 restrictions. Phone to enquire.
The Moon Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese people of Moree. The festival is held on the night of the full moon between early September and October.
Celebrity chefs, kids' entertainment, Blokes on the BBQ competition, producer exhibits, live entertainment.
Annual horse racing. A six-race meet followed by a marquee dinner dance at the racecourse.
Annual fair: rides, food, entertainment, exhibitions.
Annual horse racing. The final leg of the Golden Triangle Bush Races, one of Australia's oldest picnic race meetings. A fun family day out. Event to be confirmed - depends upon Covid-19 restrictions. Phone to enquire.
Moree Hot Springs
Artesian spas. Olympic pool. Waterslide. Children's waterpark. Gym. Wellness and Day Spa. Cafe. Closed for 1 week in July or August for maintenance.
18 hole, par 72 championship Golf Course. Club house. Pro shop. Golf carts. Chinese restaurant - see Eat.
Lawn bowls. Restaurant - see Eat.
Tennis. Phone for rates for court hire - bookings essential.
Home of The Big Plane, a C47 Dakota aircraft delivered to the Royal Australian Airforce in 1945, was serving with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force until 1992. Bistro, takeaway.
Dragon Phoenix Resort
Chinese cuisine. Steaks. Takeaways. See website for dine-in menu and takeaway menu.
Moree Services Club
Bistro fare
Grills, alcohol. Takeaways available for dinner. Enquire about dietary requirements.
Thai cuisine.
Chinese (Cantonese) cuisine.
North Indian cuisine - reservations essential.
Moree Golf Club
Thai and Australian cuisine. Dine-in and takeaway.
Thai and Asian cuisine.
Cafe fare.
Coffee shop and cold drinks. Takeaway and pick-up. Free delivery within town.
Fish and chips, fast food. Takeaways.
Cafe fare.
Asian noodles.
Fish and chips. Burgers. Fast food.
Takeaways. A very popular place with long-distance truck drivers.
Doner kebabs.
Home of The Big Plane, a C47 Dakota aircraft delivered to the Royal Australian Airforce in 1945, was serving with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force until 1992. Bistro, takeaway.
Chinese restaurant - see Eat.
Restaurant - see Eat.
Pub fare.
Pub fare.
Free WiFi internet. Foxtel cable TV. Guest laundry. Outdoor saltwater swimming pool. Room service breakfast. Charge-back available from Moree Services Club to the motel. Dry-cleaning service. Barbecue facilities for guests. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans.
In-room dinner service. NBN Wireless internet. Boardroom meeting facilities. Continental breakfast. Free Parking. Pool side area. Barbeque.
Digital television. Free WiFi internet. Each room has its own full kitchen, bathroom, and air conditioning. Pet-friendly option (phone in advance). Secure off-street parking outside each room. Barbecue area. Guest laundry. Non-smoking rooms. Tea and coffee facilities.
Rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, cable television. Free WiFi. Free parking. 3 pools - one saltwater, 2 artesian. Barbecue facilities. On-site Artesian Gardens Licenced Restaurant.
Short walk to Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. Free parking. Free WiFi. Shuttle bus service to railway station and airport. Convenience store and Michael's Takeaways on-site. Electric-vehicle charging station. Barbecue facilities. Laundry service. Rooms have air conditioning, kitchenette, refrigerator, electric blankets, 32" TV, ensuite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities.
Rooms have air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, television, private en suite with shower and toilet, hair dryer and complimentary toiletaries. Free WiFi. Free parking. 20 metre lap pool. Barbecue facility. On-site Explorers Restaurant.
Non-smoking rooms. Free Wifi. Air conditioning. Guest laundry. Barbecue facilities. 200 m from Moree Railway Station. Courtesy pick-up from the railway station and from the Moree Regional Airport if advised at time of booking. In-room breakfasts.
Pool with towel service. Barbecue area. Short walk to artesian pools. Tour desk. 24 hour safe deposit box. Airport shuttle. Car rental assistance. Car wash. Dry cleaning. Guest laundry. Free off-street parking. Breakfast room service.
iGrand Motel
Rooms have air conditiong, ensuite bathroom, free WiFi, on-site parking, fully equipped kitchen, mini fridge, TV. Free shuttle for airport, tours available. Short walk to Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre.
All rooms are non-smoking. Free internet access. Complimentary airport and train station transfers. Self-service guest laundry. Barbecue areas. Communal kitchen area, rooms have kitchenettes. Closest accommodation to the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (hot springs).
10 self-contained units, all non-smoking. Rooms have air conditioning, digital TV, hairdryers, ironing facilities, internet access, barbecue area, guest laundry, undercover car parking.
Free WiFi. Secure off-street parking. Fully licenced restaurant and bar. Breakfast, dinner, room service. Outdoor swimming pool. Self-service guest laundry. Parking for buses, trucks, trailers. Not pet friendly. Rooms have flat-screen TV, air conditioning, bar fridge, microwave oven, toaster, tea and coffee facilities, private ensuite bathroom, complimentary toiletries.
Cable TV. Free WiFi. Breakfast and dinner room service. On-site laundry. One pet-friendly room, restrictions apply, booking essential.
Free WiFi. Fresh linen supplied. Non-smoking rooms. Security parking. Outdoor swimming pool (Nov-Jul). BBQ area. Free parking - large car park for vehicles with trailers, small trucks and camper vans is available on-site. On-site undercover parking also. Air conditioning. Jillaroo Coffee Shop.
Apartments and hotel rooms with on-site artesian pools. 34 self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments with individual split-type air conditioning, kitchen and dinning, internal laundry, WiFi, security card access and fully gated premises.
Shared bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facilities. Rooms have air conditioning. Electricity included in price.
3-bedroom home, renovated. Modern kitchen. 2 bathrooms. Queen bed, double bed, 2 single beds.
150 sites, powered and unpowered. Motel accommodation (14 rooms) and cabin accommodation available - see website. 6 artesian pools. Busy season is from Mar until the end of Sep. Closest accommodation to the airport.
Cold pool and artesian pool, spas. Cabins have air conditioning, cooking facilities and TV. Barbecue areas. Some sites are drive-through. Camp kitchen, coin-operated laundry. Pet friendly, but pets must be kept on a leash at all times; pets cannot enter the amenities block, swimming areas, barbecue areas or on site cabins or villas; and you must clean up after them.
Powered and unpowered sites. Toilets, showers (disabled use), camp kitchen with barbecue facilities, laundry (fees apply). Also suitable for large caravans, motorhomes, buses. Pet friendly, but pets must be kept on a leash at all times. On-site caretakers. Short walk to Moree Visitors Information Centre.
Supermarket. Parking is at the rear in Auburn Street off Gwydir Street
Supermarket.
Convenience store. Takeaways.
Convenience store. Takeaways.
Newsagent - magazines, stationery, NSW Lottery agent. Stock up here on reading material before departing on the train.
Butchers.
Butchers.
Bakery
Bakery
Bakery
O'Briens Glass
Camping gear. Fishing gear. Water-skiing gear. Boating gear. Hunting gear. Hiking gear. Kayaking gear. Gas bottles.
Liquor store.
Liquor store.
Driver rest areas
By coach (bus)
A NSW TrainLink coach service runs between Grafton and Moree. Coaches stop at the Moree Train Station in Gosport Street
By train
Trains run from Sydney to Moree daily (Route 243), departing Central Station in Sydney at 9:30AM, arriving at Werris Creek at 2:57PM, and arriving at Moree at 6PM.
By plane
Moree is served by Moree Regional Airport.
By coach
There are three coaches per week in each direction running from the station to the town centre. Coaches are operated by NSW TrainLink.
By taxi
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