Fast facts
- Agricultural town renowned for its excellent gliding conditions
- Located in the Macquarie Valley on the edge of the Western Plains
- 452 km west of Sydney, population 3,800
Why go there
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.
History
Narramine station was established in 1835. It’s thought to be named after an Aboriginal word meaning "place of honey". The town was gazetted in 1883 and the name changed to Narromine in 1901.
An aerodrome built after World War I became a training ground for pilots during World War II.
Things to do
- Experience the thrill of flying with an introductory flight in a glider, ultra-light or aeroplane at Narromine aerodrome.
- Absorb aviation history and explore aeronautical memorabilia at the Narromine Aviation Museum.
- Picnic amongst the flowers, including irises, cannas and geraniums at Narromine Iris Farm.
Events
- Narromine Show held in September features agricultural displays and competitions along with art and crafts.
- Narromine Air Show held bi-annually over the October long weekend brings hundreds of visiting aircraft and includes demonstrations, displays and stalls.
- The National Ultralight Fly-in held at Easter.
Don’t miss
- Lime goodies from Australia’s largest lime orchard, The Lime Grove.
- An appointment to see the operational Wright Brothers Flyer replica.
- Fishing from the banks of the Macquarie River.
- The historic cellar beneath Edgerton Nursery.
- A picnic or bushwalk in Goobang National Park.
