Narromine
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Adventure around Narromine
As well as delicious produce and beautiful flower farms, Narromine is rich in aviation history, claiming the country's oldest regional aero club. With some of the best thermals in the world, it's a great place to watch the planes glide by while delving into aviation history.
About Narromine
Located in the Macquarie Valley on the edge of the Dubbo Western Plains, Narromine is an agricultural town renowned for its excellent gliding conditions. You can experience the thrill of flying with an introductory flight in a glider, ultra-light or aeroplane at Narromine aerodrome. You can also absorb aviation history and explore aeronautical memorabilia at the Narromine Aviation Museum.
Other aviation-related activities include Narromine Air Show, held bi-annually over the October long weekend, and the National Ultralight Fly-in, held at Easter.
For a more relaxing pace, enjoy a picnic amongst the flowers, including irises, cannas and geraniums at Narromine Iris Farm. Don't miss lime goodies from Australia's largest lime orchard, Lime Grove.
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Cycling, Narromine
Cyclists in Narromine. Image Gecko Photographics
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Narromine Aerodrome
Narromine Aerodrome and Aviation Museum. Image Gecko Photographics
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National Ultra-light Fly-in at Narromine
The National Ultra-light Fly-in, held every Easter long weekend at Narromine. Image Gecko Photographics
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