Moree

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

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

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-7PM·See fees here

Moree Golf Club

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

Moree Picnic Races

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

Held in June

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

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

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

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.

Lightning Ridge Tour

O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours

Lightning Ridge is famous for black opals it is recognised worldwide as the largest source of quality opals. Explore the various mines, opal fields, with the opportunity purchase some opals. The tour includes pickup and drop off to the accommodation and morning tea at Collarenebri. Lunch, other attractions, souvenirs and underground tours like the Chamber of the Black Hand are not included in tour price.

Full day tour, seasonal·$70 adults, $50 children under 14 years

Moree Art Trails

Showcasing a collaboration of art galleries and murals in Moree's CBD & business precincts. See the Moree Visitor Information Centre or download a map here.

Moree Moon Festival

The Moon Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese people of Moree. The festival is held on the night of the full moon between early September and October.

September or October

Pecan Farm and Town tour

O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours

Featuring Stahmann's Pecan Nut Farm, the largest and most productive pecan nut plantation in the Southern Hemisphere (access is strictly by guided tour). Pecan nut taste-testing in the morning, followed by a town tour featuring some of Moree's favorite historical buildings. Tour includes courtesy pickup and return service to the accommodation and a morning tea under pecan trees.

3 hour tour·$30 adults, $20 children under 14 years

Self guided driving tour

Explore the Moree Plains region on a self-guided driving tour - many locations are beautiful natural sites with picnic spots. A booklet of local self-guided driving tours is available from the Moree Visitor Information Centre, along with information on road accessibility as well. The booklet can also be downloaded here.

Self guided heritage walk

This relaxing walk covers 14 of Moree's historical buildings in the CBD area of the town. A booklet is available from the Moree Visitors Information Centre or can be downloaded here.

Moree Services Club

Lawn bowls. Restaurant - see Eat.

Mon 10AM-10PM, Tue 10AM-10:30PM, Wed 10AM-11PM, Thu 10AM-11:30PM, Fri Sat 10AM-12:30AM, Sun 10AM-9PM

Moree Show

Annual fair: rides, food, entertainment, exhibitions.

Held in April

Moree Tennis Club

Tennis. Phone for rates for court hire - bookings essential.