Narrabri

Bark Hut Campground and Picnic Area

Mount Kaputar National Park

A great place to camp or have a picnic, with 9 unpowered sites (suitable for tents or camper-trailers), flush toilets, picnic tables, free gas/electric barbecues, wood barbecues (bring your own wood, do not gather wood), hot showers. Access point for the Euglah Rock Walking Track.

Free entry - bookings required for camping

CSIRO Australia Telescope

Paul Wild Observatory

6 radio telescope antennas mounted on tracks. Interactive displays, theatrette. Visitors are advised to switch off (and not just put on silent) mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and radio transmitters/receivers as they will interfere with the telescope array.

Mon-Sun 8AM-5PM·Free

Dawsons Spring Campground

Mount Kaputar National Park

Campground with 15 unpowered sites suitable for tents and camper-trailers, flush toilets, free gas/electric barbecues, wood barbecues and fire pits (bring your own firewood, do not gather wood), hot showers. Access point for the Bundabulla Circuit Walking Track, the Dawsons Spring Nature Trail, and the Mount Kaputar Summit Walk. Be careful when camping under trees, and do not remain when high winds are forecast.

Free entry - bookings required for camping

Deriah Aboriginal Information Bay

Deriah Aboriginal Area

This wheelchair-accessible information bay highlights with interpretive signs the historical, cultural, and natural significances of the district. Continue driving another 2.2 km to the Wagun Picnic Area and a further 200 m from the picnic area to the Biruu Gaba Lookout Walking Track.

Doug Sky Lookout

Mount Kaputar National Park

Scenic views over north-west New South Wales, the foothills of the Nandewar Ranges, and the Warrumbungle Mountains - bring your binoculars and cameras. Wheel-chair accessible with assistance to lookout but no disabled parking. Bring warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can be unpredictable. Parking but no picnic tables or toilets.

Free entry

Fiesta Fried Chicken

Fried chicken. Pork spare ribs. Fish and chips. Loaded potatoes. Burgers. Hot snacks and wraps. Cold drinks.

Tue-Sun noon-8PM

Governor Lookout Walking Track - car park

Mount Kaputar National Park

A short walk with great views over the Nandewar and Grattai wildernesses and of The Governor Rock formation, with birdwatching opportunities - bring binoculars and cameras. Car park has 1 disabled-access spot, but no picnic tables or toilets. Track is 450 m return (15-30 min), Grade 2, formed, no steps, wheelchair accessible. Access to the Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) Walking Track] where you might see skilled rock climbers take on The Governor.

Green Camp Picnic Area

Mount Kaputar National Park

Car parking and picnic tables, no barbecues, no toilets. Bring your own drinking water. Despite its name, no camping. Access to the Yulludunida Walking Track - bring binoculars and cameras.

Free entry

Mount Coryah Walking Track - car park

Mount Kaputar National Park

This track offers views of Eulah Rock and birdwatching opportunities, but takes some effort. The track is a 2 km loop (1-2 hours), Grade 4, very steep, many steps, fitness required. This loop is a steep climb up with ridges, terraces, and clifftops. The track is very narrow at the cliff top and can be slippery when wet - in that case it is best to not continue the loop but backtrack the way you came - see website for details.

Mount Kaputar Summit Lookout

Mount Kaputar National Park

Enjoy 360-degree views from the summit of Mount Kaputar, and bring your binoculars and cameras. Short steep section to the top on a wooden staircase. Picnic table at the carpark, but no toilets. 4-wheel-drive access in wet weather, 2-wheel-drive vehicle at other times. Bring warm and waterproof clothes as the weather is unpredictable. A good spot for birdwatching. Walkers can descend to Dawsons Spring via the Mount Kaputar Summit Walk.

Free entry

Narrabri Aquatic Centre

Narrabri Swimming Pool

50 m 6-lane outdoor pool with a 1 m diving board and lifting chair, 25 m heated indoor pool, children's splash pool with water toys, kiosk selling snacks, cold drinks and swimming accessories, grassy area, off-street parking. Indoor pool may close early due to poor patronage or weather. Outdoor pool may close due to bad weather..

See website for hours·Adult $5, Pensioner $3, Child $3, Non-swimmer $2

Narrabri Fish Farm

This fish farm breeds Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Eel-tailed Catfish, and yabbies (small freshwater crayfish), Visitors are welcome to take self guided tours of the facilities. Barbecue and picnic amenities, and an opportunity for visitors to try to catch yabbies themselves.

By appointment only·Phone for fees

Narrabri Lake

This reclaimed swamp has become a recrerational playground for swimmers, canoeists, kayakers, and windsurfers, and there is 3km walking/jogging/cycling track around the lake. Playground and barbecue facilities. A good spot for birdwatching, especially for spotting swans.

Old Gaol and Heritage Museum

This building was built in 1882 and operated as a gaol/jail until 1982, and began operating as a museum in 1988, and is also a family research centre. See the Dalway Collection. If mobile is not answering phone the Narrabri Visitors Information Centre.

Wed 10AM-2PM Sat 9AM-1PM

Pilliga Hot Artesian Bore Baths

Artesian bore baths. Camping possible but with limited facilities - booking is essential, see website for details or phone. The Pilliga Hotel and the Pilliga Cafe are nearby.

Open all year round, but closed Fri 9-11AM for cleaning

Railway Hotel - Baan Baa

A typical bush pub built 1922. Counter lunches and dinners available M-Su. Accommodation available - phone or email for rates and availability. A good place to break the trip between Narrabri and Gunnedah.

Sandstone Caves Walking Track - car park

Pilliga National Park

Visitors can take a self-guided tour to see ancient Aboriginal rock art.. Guided tours available - book through the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre at Barandine (phone number and email address above). Track is a 1.7 km loop (60 - 90 min), Grade 3.

Sawn Rocks - car park

Mount Kaputar National Park

This trail leads to an unusual rock formation resembling organ pipes. Car park has no amenities. Track is 1.5 km return (15-45 min), Grade 2, wheelchair accessible with some assistance, flat with no steps, formed, signposted.

Free entry

Thai Home Restaurant

Thai cuisine and one of the only Thai restaurants in a 50km radius.

Tue-Fri 11:30AM-2PM 5-9PM, Sat Sat 5-9PM

The Craft Shop & Gallery

Narrabri Art and Craft Society

Housed in one of Narrabri's oldest houses, this art and craft gallery shows the handicraft of local artists and makers.

Phone for hours

Upper Bullawa Creek Picnic Area

Mount Kaputar National Park

A picnic area with scenic views and birdwatching opportunities - bring binoculars. Wood barbecue (bring your own firewood, do not gather wood) and picnic tables, but no toilets or drinking/cooking water, so bring your own. Plenty of outdoor space for ball games, and a nearby stream for paddling. Bring warm and weatherproof clothing as the weather can be unpredictable.

Free entry

Wagun Picnic Area

Deriah Aboriginal Area

Wheelchair-accessible picnic area with picnic tables, free gas/electric barbecues, flush toilets. Bring your own drinking/cooking water. Checkout the Culture Sculpture Walk. Access to the Biruu Gaba Lookout Walking Track is approximately 200 m farther south along Carinya Road (bring binoculars and cameras).

Free entry

Wash Shed

Laundrette.Washing powder and fabric softener available ($2 coin).

Mon-Sun 6AM-10PM

Watch movies

2 cinemas showing the latest movies - see website for movie times.

West Kaputar Lookout

Mount Kaputar National Park

Scenic views across Mount Kaputar National Park and of the granite face of the West Kaputar rock formation, and of the Nandewar and Grattai wilderness. Bring your binoculars and cameras.

Free entry

Westland Supermarket

Convenience store, sells hot food. snacks, drinks, sweets, groceries.

Mon-Fri 6AM-7PM, Sat Sun 7AM-6PM

Yarrie Lake

Birdwatching, water sports, yabbying (crayfish fishing), camping, powered sites, hot showers, toilets, laundry facilities, on-site drinking water. Licences are required for boating and skiing - phone the caretaker. Pets are not permitted.

Birdwatching

See website for bird routes, good spots for sightings, and bird list.

Nosh Narrabri

A biennial food and wine festival, showcasing local produce. Cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, children's activities, homebrew competition, cheesecake competition. Highlight is the Nosh Long Lunch.

Held in Aug

Outback Shack

Narrabri RSL/Club Narrabri

Outback steakhouse. For takeaway orders phone +61 2 6792 1202

Mon-Sat noon-2PM 6PM-late, Sun noon-2PM 6-8PM