Sights and landmarks in Gunnedah

Sights and landmarks in Gunnedah

1. See

   Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery

   Arts Gunnedah

   This art gallery showcases the works of the local artists community, with the highlight of the year being the Annual Arts Exhibition held during AgQuip. Also home to the Civic Cinema which shows contemporary popular movies.

   Daily 10AM-5PM

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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.

   Free

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   Breeza Park and Ben Hall's Wall

   Memorial mural depicting the life of bushranger Ben Hall, who was born in the district. Picnic tables, public toilets, children's playground on-site. A good driver rest area between Gunnedah and Quirindi.

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   Cumbo Gunnerah Keeping Place

   Cumbo Gunnerah Gallery

   This Keeping Place holds local Aboriginal artefacts and has audio-visual presentations of Aboriginal stories. There are also Aboriginal arts and crafts to see.

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   Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Statue

   Poets Precinct

   Dorothea Mackellar was born in Point Piper in Sydney, and is buried in Waverley Cemetery overlooking the ocean. But the sunburnt country she wrote about so passionately is out here. And a memorial statue with her on a horse is next to the watertower museum. Well worth a visit - even if just to reread the poem.

6. See

   Dorothea Mackellar Silo Art

   Dorothea Mackellar and part of her famous poem "My Country" are displayed on this 29-m-high, privately-owned maize mill. Best viewed from the walkway around the corner on the bridge that links the Oxley Highway and Warrabungle Street. It is on private property, and closer access is not permitted. Be mindful of vehicles entering and leaving the maize mill and do not block the driveway.

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   Gunnedah Rural Museum

   If you're looking for an authentic history of Gunnedah, neatly laid out with information boards and item descriptions then you'll need to go somewhere else. If you are looking for large sheds just full of every bit of discarded equipment over the past 150 years of Gunnedah's history, then you could wander around this place for hours. It's large, it's disorganised, and in places looks more like a junkyard than a museum. There are collections of Coke cans and ANZAC cookies. Old cars, harvesters, tractors, diesel engines. Model railways, old switchboards, Teacups, furniture, photographs.

   Daily 9AM-3PM, closed Good Fri and Christmas Day·$8 adults, $5 concession, $2 children

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   Gunnedah Water Tower Museum

   Decorated with paintings of ANZAC - adjacent to the ANZAC memorial. Roof-top views offering panoramic views of Gunnedah and the surrounding district. Presents local history as well as military history. Museum may be closed due to Covid-19 restrictions - phone or email to confirm.

   Sat 10AM-2PM, other days and times by appointment only·$5 adults, $4 concession, $1 children (ages 5-15)

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   John Oxley Monument

   This monument commemorates the European explorer John Oxley, who crossed Bowen's Rivulet (now Cox's Creek) 3 km south-west of the monument in 1818. The plaque on the monument may be missing.

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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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    Pensioners Hill Lookout

    Wide open views of Gunnedah and the surrounding district. Sculptures (see here), a rotunda, picnic tables, and barbecues at the top. Unknown if the path from the entrance to the top is wheelchair accessible.

    Free

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    Porcupine Lookout

    This lookout offers views towards the Nandewar Ranges, Kelvin, 'Nobbys Rock', Breeza, and the Pullaman Plains. Impressive views in times of flood.

    Free

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    Red Chief Memorial

    This memorial commemorates Cumbo Gunnerah, a great warrior and revered leader of the Kamilaroi people.

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    Royal Hotel - Tambar Springs

    Historic hotel built early 1900s. Pub fare. Accommodation available - phone for rates and availability. Tambar Springs General Store nearby (convenience store, fuel).

    Mon Tue 4-8PM, Wed Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri 11AM-midnight, Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-8PM

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    Work of Art Community Gallery

    This gallery showcases the work of up and coming artists, especially local artists. Workshops held throughout the year. Cafe on-site.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

16. See Not mapped

    150th East Meridian Rest Area

    Light vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets.

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    Koala spotting

    The town markets itself as the Koala capital of Australia. But that doesn't mean the critters are going to be easy to find. Ask at the tourist information if there have been any recent sightings. Otherwise Pensioners Hill Lookout is a favourite spot to look for them.

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