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Moree

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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Eat
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70 places

  1. Eat

    Ameroo Tavern

    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.

  2. Drink

    Ameroo Tavern

    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.

  3. See

    Bank Art Museum

    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.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-1PM

  4. See

    Club Hotel

    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

  5. Buy

    Coles

    Supermarket. Parking is at the rear in Auburn Street off Gwydir Street

    Mon-Sat 6AM-10PM, Sun 8AM-8PM

  6. Eat

    Deluxe Cafe

    Coffee shop and cold drinks. Takeaway and pick-up. Free delivery within town.

    Mon-Fri 6AM-1PM, Sat 8AM-noon

  7. See

    Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre

    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.

    Phone for hours

  8. See

    Golden Grain Hotel

    Pally Pub

    A bush pub in the tidy village of Pallamallawa. Pub fare, accommodation available - phone for rates and availability

  9. See

    Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area

    Waterbird Lagoon bird hide

    A must for birdwatchers to see rare birdlife. Carpark, and picnic tables.

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

  10. Buy

    Hardman Outdoors

    O'Briens Glass

    Camping gear. Fishing gear. Water-skiing gear. Boating gear. Hunting gear. Hiking gear. Kayaking gear. Gas bottles.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 8AM-noon

  11. Do

    Jellicoe Markets

    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.

    Held first Sun of the month excepting Jan

  12. Do

    Mallawa Amateur Picnic Races

    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.

    Held in June

  13. Eat

    Maslina Bar and Grill

    Grills, alcohol. Takeaways available for dinner. Enquire about dietary requirements.

    Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30PM-8:30PM, lunch Thu-Sat by prior reservation only

  14. See

    Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre

    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.

    Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM Sat Sun 7AM-7PMSee fees here

  15. Do

    Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre

    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.

    Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM, Sat Sun 7AM-7PMSee fees here

  16. See

    Moree Botanic Gardens

    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.

  17. Do

    Moree Golf Club

    18 hole, par 72 championship Golf Course. Club house. Pro shop. Golf carts. Chinese restaurant - see Eat.

  18. Do

    Moree Picnic Races

    Annual horse racing. A six-race meet followed by a marquee dinner dance at the racecourse.

    Held in June

  19. Do

    Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival

    Celebrity chefs, kids' entertainment, Blokes on the BBQ competition, producer exhibits, live entertainment.

    Held in May$2 per person

  20. Eat

    Racecourse Takeaways

    Takeaways. A very popular place with long-distance truck drivers.

    Mon Tue 6AM-8PM, Wed-Fri 6AM-9PM, Sat 7AM-8PM, Sun 8AM-6PM

  21. See

    Royal Hotel Gurley

    A pleasant bush hotel between Moree and Narrabri. Pub fare. Accommodation available - phone for rates and availability

  22. See

    Sisters Under the Skin

    Sisters Under the Skin is a collaborative workspace & showroom for local women's art, designs & handmade products. Located in a beauty salon.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-3PM

  23. Do

    Talmoi Picnic Races

    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.

    Held in June

  24. See

    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, 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.

  25. See

    The Mehi Gallery

    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.

    Closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

  26. See

    The Moree Gallery

    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.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-12:30PM

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    Cotton Farm, Cotton Gin, and Town Tour

    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.

    3-hour tour during the cotton harvesting season$30 adults, $20 children under 14 years

  28. Eat Not mapped

    Dragon Phoenix Restaurant

    Dragon Phoenix Resort

    Chinese cuisine. Steaks. Takeaways. See website for dine-in menu and takeaway menu.

    Daily 5-10PM

  29. Buy Not mapped

    Faulkner's Newsagency

    Newsagent - magazines, stationery, NSW Lottery agent. Stock up here on reading material before departing on the train.

  30. Do Not mapped

    Guided Art Deco and History Walking 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.