Sights and landmarks in Barraba

Sights and landmarks in Barraba

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   Barraba Silo Art

   On old wheat silos, depicts a water-diviner, look for the Regent Honeyeater.

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   Boonalla Aboriginal Area

   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.

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   Copeton Dam

   Camping, children's playground, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, kiosk, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking, golf.

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   Cunningham Memorial

   Taylors Reserve

   An obelisk marks where the explorer Allan Cunningham crossed the Manilla River in 1827.

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   Keepit Dam

   Camping, children's playground, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, kiosk, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking, BMX track.

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   Mount Kaputar National Park (Barraba Track)

   See National Parks website for other entry locations and conditions.

   Permit required to access Barraba Track: $10 fee + $40 refundable deposit, paid in advance. Access to summit by 4x4, mountain bike or on foot

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   Myall Creek Massacre Memorial Site

   Location of massacre of local Wirrayaraay people - first time white settlers were punished for murdering Aboriginals, 1838.

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   Plumthorpe Travelling Stock Reserve

   Picnic area with barbecue on the bank of the Manilla River. Enter through (and close) gate. Birdwatching area. May not be accessible if livestock present.

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   Split Rock Dam

   Camping, barbecues, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking

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    Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

    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, 2.5-3.5 hrs), 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.

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    Three Creeks Gold Mine

    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.

    Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM·Cash only

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    Waa Gorge

    Mount Kaputar National Park

    Picnic area with carpark, picnic tables, toilets. Waa Gorge walking track unformed, steep, many steps, Grade 5 - for experienced bushwalkers only (2.5 km, 2-3 hrs)

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    Warrabah National Park

    On the banks of the Namoi River. Carpark, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, toilets.

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    Adams Lookout

    Views overlooking Barraba and Barraba Station.

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    Bereen Mountain Lookout

    Views over Horton River valley.

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    Horton Falls National Park

    Waterfall may not be flowing during prolonged dry weather.

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    Nandewar Historical Society Museum

    71 Queen St

    Open by request·Adults $2, children 50c

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    Rocky Creek Glacial Area

    Ancient glacial area. Toilets. Camping permitted.

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    Sawn Rocks

    Mount Kaputar National Park

    Natural rock formation.

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    Shed of Knowledge

    Memorabilia collection.

    By appointment only

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Barraba (CC BY-SA 4.0).