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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Narrabri is a town (population 5,903 in 2016) in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia at the intersection of the Newell and Kamilaroi Highways.
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This building was built in 1882 and operated as a gaol/jail until 1982, and began operating as a museum in 1988, and is also a family research centre. See the Dalway Collection. If mobile is not answering phone the Narrabri Visitors Information Centre.
This reclaimed swamp has become a recrerational playground for swimmers, canoeists, kayakers, and windsurfers, and there is 3km walking/jogging/cycling track around the lake. Playground and barbecue facilities. A good spot for birdwatching, especially for spotting swans.
Mount Kaputar National Park
This trail leads to an unusual rock formation resembling organ pipes. Car park has no amenities. Track is 1.5 km return (15-45 min), Grade 2, wheelchair accessible with some assistance, flat with no steps, formed, signposted.
Deriah Aboriginal Area
This wheelchair-accessible information bay highlights with interpretive signs the historical, cultural, and natural significances of the district. Continue driving another 2.2 km to the Wagun Picnic Area and a further 200 m from the picnic area to the Biruu Gaba Lookout Walking Track.
Deriah Aboriginal Area
Wheelchair-accessible picnic area with picnic tables, free gas/electric barbecues, flush toilets. Bring your own drinking/cooking water. Checkout the Culture Sculpture Walk. Access to the Biruu Gaba Lookout Walking Track is approximately 200 m farther south along Carinya Road (bring binoculars and cameras).
Mount Kaputar National Park
A picnic area with scenic views and birdwatching opportunities - bring binoculars. Wood barbecue (bring your own firewood, do not gather wood) and picnic tables, but no toilets or drinking/cooking water, so bring your own. Plenty of outdoor space for ball games, and a nearby stream for paddling. Bring warm and weatherproof clothing as the weather can be unpredictable.
Mount Kaputar National Park
Car parking and picnic tables, no barbecues, no toilets. Bring your own drinking water. Despite its name, no camping. Access to the Yulludunida Walking Track - bring binoculars and cameras.
Mount Kaputar National Park
This track offers views of Eulah Rock and birdwatching opportunities, but takes some effort. The track is a 2 km loop (1-2 hours), Grade 4, very steep, many steps, fitness required. This loop is a steep climb up with ridges, terraces, and clifftops. The track is very narrow at the cliff top and can be slippery when wet - in that case it is best to not continue the loop but backtrack the way you came - see website for details.
Mount Kaputar National Park
A great place to camp or have a picnic, with 9 unpowered sites (suitable for tents or camper-trailers), flush toilets, picnic tables, free gas/electric barbecues, wood barbecues (bring your own wood, do not gather wood), hot showers. Access point for the Euglah Rock Walking Track.
Mount Kaputar National Park
Scenic views over north-west New South Wales, the foothills of the Nandewar Ranges, and the Warrumbungle Mountains - bring your binoculars and cameras. Wheel-chair accessible with assistance to lookout but no disabled parking. Bring warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can be unpredictable. Parking but no picnic tables or toilets.
Mount Kaputar National Park
A short walk with great views over the Nandewar and Grattai wildernesses and of The Governor Rock formation, with birdwatching opportunities - bring binoculars and cameras. Car park has 1 disabled-access spot, but no picnic tables or toilets. Track is 450 m return (15-30 min), Grade 2, formed, no steps, wheelchair accessible. Access to the Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) Walking Track] where you might see skilled rock climbers take on The Governor.
Mount Kaputar National Park
Scenic views across Mount Kaputar National Park and of the granite face of the West Kaputar rock formation, and of the Nandewar and Grattai wilderness. Bring your binoculars and cameras.
Mount Kaputar National Park
Campground with 15 unpowered sites suitable for tents and camper-trailers, flush toilets, free gas/electric barbecues, wood barbecues and fire pits (bring your own firewood, do not gather wood), hot showers. Access point for the Bundabulla Circuit Walking Track, the Dawsons Spring Nature Trail, and the Mount Kaputar Summit Walk. Be careful when camping under trees, and do not remain when high winds are forecast.
Mount Kaputar National Park
Enjoy 360-degree views from the summit of Mount Kaputar, and bring your binoculars and cameras. Short steep section to the top on a wooden staircase. Picnic table at the carpark, but no toilets. 4-wheel-drive access in wet weather, 2-wheel-drive vehicle at other times. Bring warm and waterproof clothes as the weather is unpredictable. A good spot for birdwatching. Walkers can descend to Dawsons Spring via the Mount Kaputar Summit Walk.
A typical bush pub built 1922. Counter lunches and dinners available M-Su. Accommodation available - phone or email for rates and availability. A good place to break the trip between Narrabri and Gunnedah.
This fish farm breeds Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Eel-tailed Catfish, and yabbies (small freshwater crayfish), Visitors are welcome to take self guided tours of the facilities. Barbecue and picnic amenities, and an opportunity for visitors to try to catch yabbies themselves.
Pilliga National Park
Visitors can take a self-guided tour to see ancient Aboriginal rock art.. Guided tours available - book through the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre at Barandine (phone number and email address above). Track is a 1.7 km loop (60 - 90 min), Grade 3.
Paul Wild Observatory
6 radio telescope antennas mounted on tracks. Interactive displays, theatrette. Visitors are advised to switch off (and not just put on silent) mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and radio transmitters/receivers as they will interfere with the telescope array.
Birdwatching, water sports, yabbying (crayfish fishing), camping, powered sites, hot showers, toilets, laundry facilities, on-site drinking water. Licences are required for boating and skiing - phone the caretaker. Pets are not permitted.
Artesian bore baths. Camping possible but with limited facilities - booking is essential, see website for details or phone. The Pilliga Hotel and the Pilliga Cafe are nearby.
See website for bird routes, good spots for sightings, and bird list.
See website for suggested bushwalking places.
See website for a list of good fishing holes and map.
See website for 3 self-guided history tours.
2 cinemas showing the latest movies - see website for movie times.
Annual local show with rodeo.
Monthly local markets selling produce, arts, and crafts.
A biennial food and wine festival, showcasing local produce. Cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, children's activities, homebrew competition, cheesecake competition. Highlight is the Nosh Long Lunch.
Narrabri Sporties
Lawn bowls.
18 hole par 71 golf course.
Tennis.
Narrabri Swimming Pool
50 m 6-lane outdoor pool with a 1 m diving board and lifting chair, 25 m heated indoor pool, children's splash pool with water toys, kiosk selling snacks, cold drinks and swimming accessories, grassy area, off-street parking. Indoor pool may close early due to poor patronage or weather. Outdoor pool may close due to bad weather..
Crossroads Hotel
A two-lane tenpin bowling alley in a pub!
Narrabri Sporties
Lawn bowls.
Bistro fare. Download a menu here.
Bistro fare. Download a menu here.
Bistro fare.
Bistro fare.
Narrabri Sporties
Bistro fare.
Narrabri RSL/Club Narrabri
Outback steakhouse. For takeaway orders phone +61 2 6792 1202
Thai cuisine and one of the only Thai restaurants in a 50km radius.
Chinese cuisine.
Cafe fare, doner kebabs, pizza.
Coffee shop.
Coogle Cottage
Cafe fare.
The Crossing Theatre Cafe
Cafe fare with lunch meals.
Cafe fare - takeaway available. Has free, fast WiFi.
Cafe fare.
Cafe fare.
Fried chicken. Pork spare ribs. Fish and chips. Loaded potatoes. Burgers. Hot snacks and wraps. Cold drinks.
Noodle bar. Asian cuisine.
Pub fare.
On-site drive-through liquor store.
Liquor store on-site.
Club Narrabri
24 x 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.
Hotel with single and double rooms.
23 rooms - 5 with ensuite bathroom. Free WiFi. Air conditioning. Tea and coffee making facilities. Hairdryer. Iron. Meals can be changed back to your room.
Motel with swimming pool, barbecue facilities, cots available, car and large vehicle parking. Rooms have cable TV, free WiFi, ensuite bathroom, microwave oven, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster.
Aalbany Motel
Motel with swimming pool, outdoor fireplace, picnic area with barbecue and outdoor furniture, airport pick-up and drop-off, designated smoking area, pets welcome subject to restrictions - advise at booking. Rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, microwave oven, bar fridge, toaster.
Motel with 27 ground-floor rooms, free parking, swimming pool, on-site restaurant, guest self-service laundry. Rooms have free internet, air conditioning, cable TV, tea and coffee making facilities.
Narrabri Bowling Club/Sporties Club
Motel with swimming pool, car parking and large vehicle parking, spa room. Rooms have cable TV, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, microwave oven, refrigerator, ironing facilities, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, clock radio, en-suite bathroom.
Motel with a swimming pool and trailer parking. Rooms have air conditioning, clock radio, electric blankets, cable TV, direct-dial telephones, refrigerator, toaster, microwave oven (on request), hair dryer, laundry facilities, ironing facilities (on request), cots (on request), room service, parking at door.
Motel with a swimming pool, barbecue facilities. Rooms have free WiFi, cable TV, refrigerator, toaster, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing facilities, air conditioning, clock radio. Cots available.
Motel with 19 ground-floor rooms, swimming pool, barbecue facilities, on-site laundry - dry cleaning available, car park, car washing facility. Rooms have room service and charge-back from local restaurants, free WiFi, ironing facilities, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave oven on request, Foxtel TV.
Motel with 44 rooms, on-site licenced restaurant, swimming pool, barbecue facilities, children's playground, on-site laundry. Rooms have cable TV, fridge, telephone, ironing facilities, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and heating, clock radio, ensuite bathroom.
Motel and caravan park accommodation with a swimming pool, barbecue facilities, on-site laundry, large vehicle parking. Rooms with hair dryer, ironing facilities, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, refrigerator, air conditioning and heating, electric blankets, clock radio. See below for caravan park amenities.
Motel with 40 rooms, swimming pool, barbecue facilities, on-site laundry, car parking. Meals at the RSL can be charged back to your room. Rooms have cable TV and Netflix, free WiFi, hairdryer, microwave oven, refrigerator, ironing facilities, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and heating, toaster, clock radio, spa bath, ensuite bathrooms.
Motel with 12 rooms, large swimming pool, barbecue area, large vehicle parking. Rooms have cable TV, free WiFi, microwave oven, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, air conditioning and heating, electric blankets, ironing facilities, clock radio. Breakfast and dinner. No pets.
A 3-bedroom cabin with 2 ensuite bathrooms, a fully self-contained kitchen with a coffee machine, TV with DVD player, air conditioning, fridge, outdoor setting with barbecue and pizza oven, wood fireplace, ceiling fans. 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. Bicycle hire. Caravans, motorhomes, and campers welcome. Conintental breakfast and evening meals available upon request. Property is wheel-chair accessible.
Cabin (sleeps 3) with barbecue facilities, laundry, open fireplace, ironing facilities, airconditioning, TV, linen and towels, children's playground. Pet friendly.
Powered sites, unpowered sites, villas (no pets). Camp kitchen, free WiFi, ablutions blocks, town watter, sullage dump for caravanners, free barbecue area, coin-operated laundry. Pet friendly subject to conditions.
Unpowered sites, powered sites, en-suite sites, drive-through caravan sites, cabins (some pet friendly). Indoor camp kitchen, ablutions block with coin-operated laundry facilities, children's playground, undercover barbecue facilities with cooking utensils, swimming pool, vending machine, Wi-Fi hotspot (advise at booking or on arrival).
Ablutions block, barbecue facilities, swimming pool, laundry facilities, camp kitchen, security lighting, pets welcome with restrictions
Primitive campground with powered and unpowered sites for tents, caravans, and campervans. Hot showers, ablutions block. Overnight stables, pets welcome subject to conditions. May not be available due to showground events.
Supermarket.
Supermarket.
Convenience store, sells hot food. snacks, drinks, sweets, groceries.
Convenience store selling takeaway fast food, coffee.
Chemist.
Chemist.
Nextra Narrabri
Newsagent. Gift shop.
Craddock's Butchery
Butchers.
Bakery. Coffee.
Tobacconists.
Laundrette.Washing powder and fabric softener available ($2 coin).
Narrabri Art and Craft Society
Housed in one of Narrabri's oldest houses, this art and craft gallery shows the handicraft of local artists and makers.
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…
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