Gunnedah Attractions

The Bindea Walking Track is a 22-km walk which can be subdivided into a series of shorter loops, taking in the commercial and residential sections of town, the Porcupine Reserve, Porcupine Lookout and Avards Lookout. Kangaroos, wallaroos and koalas...

This drive starts at the gate entry of Kitchener Park and goes 500 metres around the park. There is a plaque that tells the whole story.

Harry Harbord Morant was born at Bideford, Devon, England in 1865 and migrated to Australia...

The Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Centre is a multipurpose building catering for a wide variety of art, craft, cultural and community pursuits.

The centre has on permanent display over 70 pieces of art and pottery, and in...

Journey the Diprotodon Drive and immerse yourself in the history of Tambar Springs; a small rural village with a big heart and even bigger residents of ancient times. Discover linkages to the ‘Diprotodon’ the largest known...

In 1905, during a visit to one of her family's properties 'Kurrumbede', the breaking of a harsh and prolonged drought inspired Dorothea Mackellar to write the first draft of what was to become Australia's most...

The "A Grade" 18 hole course situated right in the middle of Gunnedah"s magnificent residential area, offers bent greens, full time professional, with all equipment hire. The Gunnedah Golf Club can also cater for social...

The Gunnedah Rural Museum is a collection of rural machinery and implements highlighting the early days of agriculture in Australia, in particular, the Liverpool Plains area.

The collection also includes the largest privately...

Gunnedah and district is home to an expanding, healthy koala population. They can be easily seen in and around the town. By day they are mostly sleeping in their favoured eucalyptus and sometimes, in the early morning or evening, seen sauntering...

The self- drive town tour is a wonderful introduction to Gunnedah, with options to stop along the way and explore the beauty and history of Gunnedah. A tour guide is available for a minimal charge by prior arrangement with the Gunnedah Visitor...

The Miners Memorial Statue is dedicated to the 20 miners who lost their lives during the 89 years of mining in and around Gunnedah. It’s one and a quarter time’s life-size statue depicts a miner replacing a pit prop. The broken...

On the northern boundary of the town the Namoi River flows westward on its way to link into the major river systems of the Barwon, Darling and Murray.

Passive recreational areas plus sporting fields have been established along a...

Stroll to the top of Pensioners Hill for sprawling views of the Gunnedah township. Pensioners Hill was once a shanty town during the great depression. View rock sculptures depicting people and characters of significance to...

Plains of Plenty have a vibrant display of local arts, craft and produce. Showcasing local produce, pottery, woodturning, knitting, jewellery, folk-art and sewing. There is something to appeal to all ages, tastes and budgets. Plains of Plenty...

The Poets Drive is a self guiding tour of Australian poetry inspired by Gunnedah's iconic landmarks and local heroes.

The drive explores the essence of bush life and considers the challenges and adventures of rural...

Porcupine Lookout is located two kilometres from town off Apex Road.

The access road to the summit of the lookout was a construction project of the Gunnedah Apex Club. The northern platform overlooks the town and beyond to the...

This is a memorial to Cumbo Gunnerah, the legendary great aboriginal warrior and leader of the Gunn-e-dar people of the Kamilaroi tribe. He was buried in a carved tree in the late 1700s. The tree and his remains were removed and are now housed in...

The Water Tower Museum is located in Anzac Park, adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre and town swimming pool. The museum is now housed in what was once the town’s main concrete water tower.

The building has...

Located seven kilometres from Gunnedah on the Mullaley Road, Waterways Wildlife Park has many different varieties of wildlife.

Get up close and personal with the cute and cuddly koalas at Waterways Wildlife Park....