Anzac Park and Porcupine Lookout, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
The Bindea Walking Track is a 22-km walk which can be subdivided into a series of shorter loops, taking in the commercial and residential sections of town, the Porcupine Reserve, Porcupine Lookout and Avards Lookout. Kangaroos, wallaroos and koalas are often seen at the reserve late in the afternoon
Bindea Walking Track was designed and constructed by Tamworth Lands Office in association with G ...
Kitchener Park, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
This drive starts at the gate entry of Kitchener Park and goes 500 metres around the park. There is a plaque that tells the whole story.
Harry Harbord Morant was born at Bideford, Devon, England in 1865 and migrated to Australia at the age of 19, working in Queensland and northern New South Wales as a drover and horse breaker. Known as "the breaker", because of his occupation, he is said to hav ...
Chandos Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
The Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Centre is a multipurpose building catering for a wide variety of art, craft, cultural and community pursuits.
The centre has on permanent display over 70 pieces of art and pottery, and in this collection is the well known "My Country" series of 32 watercolours by Jean Isherwood depicting Dorothea Mackellar's famous poem.
A special exhibition of all art ...
Chandos Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
Cumbo Gunnerah was the legendary warrior and wise leader of the Gunn-e-darr people of the Kamilaroi Tribe. This gallery is of special significance for the Aboriginal people of the district and houses stone artefacts, carved trees, weapons, shields and utensils.
Visitors should allocate 40 minutes to enjoy this gallery.
The gallery welcomes coaches. Facilities include toilets and disabled ac ...
Anzac Park, South Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
In 1905, during a visit to one of her family's properties "Kurrumbede", the breaking of a harsh and prolonged drought inspired Dorothea Mackellar to write the first draft of what was to become Australia's most beloved poem; "My Country". The poem was later finished in England.
A life-sized, bronze statue now stands in Anzac Park as a permanent memorial to one of Australia's best known daughters ...
63 Elgin Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
Gunnedah and district is home to an expanding, healthy koala population. They can be easily seen in and around the town. By day they are mostly sleeping in their favoured eucalyptus and sometimes, in the early morning or evening, seen sauntering from tree to tree along the footpath or crossing streets!
Localities where they are often seen include near the Gunnedah Visitor Inforamtion Centre, in ...
Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
The self- drive town tour is a wonderful introduction to Gunnedah, with options to stop along the way and explore the beauty and history of Gunnedah. A tour guide is available for a minimal charge by prior arrangement with the Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre.
The tour takes about 45 minutes to complete. ...
Brock's Court, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
The Miners Memorial Statue is dedicated to the 20 miners who lost their lives during the 89 years of mining in and around Gunnedah. It's one and a quarter time's life-size statue depicts a miner replacing a pit prop. The broken prop at the miner's feet is symbolic of the 'broken miners' lives.
Located in Brock's Court, opposite the Town Hall, it is an imposing landmark and at night is transfor ...
Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
The Poets Drive is a self guiding tour of Australian poetry inspired by Gunnedah's iconic landmarks and local heroes.
The drive explores the essence of bush life and considers the challenges and adventures of rural Australia. The 'Lyrical Loos' located in Brock Court at Wolseley Park is a must to see and hear.
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Abbott Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
This is a memorial to Cumbo Gunnerah, the legendary great aboriginal warrior and leader of the Gunn-e-dar people of the Kamilaroi tribe. He was buried in a carved tree in the late 1700s. The tree and his remains were removed and are now housed in the Australian Museum in Sydney. A plaque now marks the site of where the tree was situated. 'The Red Chief', a book written by Ion Idriess depicts the l ...
Anzac Park, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
The Water Tower Museum is located in Anzac Park, adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre and town swimming pool. The museum is now housed in what was once the town's main concrete water tower.
The building has three floors of display area and an observation deck on the roof that provides panoramic views of Gunnedah and the surrounding district.
The collection includes: local history info ...
8418 Oxley Highway, Gunnedah, New South Wales 2380, Australia
Located seven kilometres from Gunnedah on the Mullaley Road, Waterways Wildlife Park has many different varieties of wildlife.
Get up close and personal with the cute and cuddly koalas at Waterways Wildlife Park.
Mingle with other Australian native animals, including kangaroos, wombats, emus, possums, lizards and wide variety of birds.
Open seven days. The Park offers something for ever ...
