Quirindi

Australian Railway Monument and Railway Museum

Werris Creek Railway Station

The Railway Monument commemorates the 2,700 people who lost their lives while working for the railways. In the museum there is a collection of railway memorabilia, model railways, and interactive displays. Werris Creek Railway Station is still a working station, so do not board a train without proof of reservation - fines apply. If intending to come by train from Quirindi, make your return reservation before departing, as there is no longer a ticket office or a booking agent in Werris Creek

Sat-Tue 11:30AM-3:30PM

Blackville Arts and Market Day

Annual arts and markets at the local school, showcasing local produce and local talent. No fuel or general store in Blackville, so fill your vehicle before departing Quirindi.

Held in Oct - subject to Covid-19 restrictions - phone to enquire

Bob's Shed

Showcasing an old time general store, historic pub items, racing driver Peter Brock memorabilia.

Mon-Sun 9AM-4PM, closed Good Fri and Christmas Day·$7 (includes a hot beverage)

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 Quirindi and Gunnedah.

Burning Mountain Nature Reserve

Burning Mountain Rest Area

A naturally burning coal seam which has been burning for an estimated 5,500 years. Wear sturdy footwear - no worn-out shoes, no thongs/flip-flops, no sandals, and definitely no bare feet! Public toilets at rest area, open 24 hours

Nature Reserve hours 7AM-7PM, rest area open 24 hours

Caroona Store

Post office, newsagent, convenience store, takeaway food, liquor store with a designated outdoor drinking area, petrol station - a literal one-stop shop serving the local and rural communities of Caroona and nearby Walhallow. Croaker Memorial Church (built 1924) a short walk away.

Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM, Sat Sun 7AM-7PM

Chaffey Dam

Dam built to supply water for Tamworth. Camping. Picnic areas. Toilets. Fishing. Shower facilities. Boat ramps. Water sports. Bushwalking. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. No model airplanes or drones.

Camping $5 per vehicle - reservations essential, phone +61 429 621 043

Currabubula Pub and Cafe

Curra Pub

Historic bush pub serving the surrounding area. Pizza menu only Su. Come for the Currabubula Red Cross Art Show in May and the Currabubula Markets in May and Dec. The entertainer Rhonda Birchmore briefly taught at the nearby Currabubula State School before embarking on her showbiz career. Duncan's Store and Fuel is nearby.

Wed-Sat 8:30AM-close Sun 10AM-8:30PM·Phone for rates and availability

Premer Hotel

A typical bush hotel with pub accommodation, cabin accommodation, and camping sites. Phone for rates and availability. About halfway between Quirindi and Coonabarabran.

Quipolly Dam Recreation Ground and Bird Hide

Recreation area with gas barbecues (wood/charcoal barbecues not permitted), picnic tables, toilet with disabled access, walking paths. Fishing. Birdwatching. Swimming and boating not permitted as it is the town water supply for Werris Creek. Fishing must be done only at the designated areas. No pets - guide dogs exempted.

Mon-Sun sunrise-sunset

Quirindi Historical Cottage and Museum

A large collection of items, records, and photographs presenting the history of Quirindi.

Fri 10AM-4PM·Adults $3 children 50c

Quirindi Rural Heritage Museum

Historical village museum featuring historic buildings, village workshop, blacksmith's shop, vintage farm machinery, Aboriginal heritage items, exhibition area, coffee shop. Miniature railway operates 4th Su of the month.

Fri-Sun 10AM-3PM

Royal Hotel - Spring Ridge

Typical country pub surrounded for miles by cropping country. Accommodation available with shared bathroom - phone for rates and availability. Spring Ridge Store a short walk away.

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

Royal Theatre

Theatre first opened 1930, closed 2006, purchased by and restored by the Liverpool Plains Shire Council. Puts on movies, theatre, and live entertainment - see website for details.

Stock Brands of the Liverpool Plains

While walking along George Street, note the livestock brands on the footpath. Outside the library and near the clock tower roundabout is an information board about the livestock brands.

Who'd A Thought It Lookout

360-degree views of Quirindi, the Liverpool Plains, and the Great Dividing Range.

First Fleet Memorial Garden

11 circular gardens, representing the ships of the First Fleet approaching a large garden respresenting Australia. A storyboard lists the names of the convict settlers and their histories. The Second Fleet is commemorated in two other gardens. See Driver rest areas above.

Liverpool Plains Wheels in Motion

Quirindi Rural Heritage Village and Museum

Parade of historical vehicles, miniature steam train rides, tractor pull competition, blacksmithing display, quilting display.

Held in Oct

Quirindi Arts and Crafts Shop

Locally made needlework, art, woodwork, lead-lighting, pottery, jewellery, knitting, card-making, jams, pickles, biscuits, local honey. Some visitor information.

Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM, Sat 9AM-noon

Quirindi Camel Cup

Camel racing. Market stalls. Live music. Camel rides. Novelty events. Food and beverages. Amusement rides.

Held in Mar

Quirindi Races

horse racing - Quirindi Cup held in Feb, Boxing Day Races held in Dec.

Reg Lindsay Memorial Barn

Collection of memorabilia about the Australian Country Music legend Reg Lindsay, on his farm and curated by his widow.

By appointment only

Sunflower viewing

The Liverpool Plains is the closest area to Sydney to see broadacre farming. Sign up to the Sunflower Alert to be advised when and where the best places to see the crop in full flower here. Crops are not accessible to the general public without prior permission - trespassers will be prosecuted. Most fields are by the roadside anyway.

Dec-Jan and Feb-Mar

Carlo's Supa IGA Plus Liquor Quirindi

IGA

Supermarket. Liquor store.

Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM, Sat Sun 8AM-6PM closed public holidays

Federal Hotel

15 Whittaker Street

Hanging Rock Lookout

Lookout with spectacular views of the Peel River valley.

Imperial Hotel

54 Henry Street

Peach Blossom Chinese Restaurant

Chinese cuisine.

Quirindi Bakery and Patisserie

Bakery.

Mon-Fri 5AM-5PM, Sat 5AM-2PM