DESTINATION: Gunnedah

Surrounded by rich agricultural land, this modern country town lies on gentle sloping terrain on the southern side of the Namoi River. The livestock industry is important to the town: Gunnedah Saleyard handles the largest cattle sales in New South Wales.

Main Attractions

The Gunnedah district has one of the largest and healthiest koala populations west of the Great Dividing Range. They can be seen in the trees around town. Standing in Anzac Park is the life-sized equestrian statue commemorating Gunnedah's link with the poet Dorothea Mackellar. The Gunnedah Visitors Information Centre contains the Dorothea Mackellar wing: a collection of memorabilia associated with her family. In front of the State Office Block in Abbott St stands a memorial to Cumbo Gunnerah, a legendary Aboriginal warrior of the Gunn-e-dar people, who died in the late 1700s and was immortalised in Ion Idriess' book, The Red Chief. In Brock's Court, opposite the Town Hall, stands Gunnedah's Miner's Memorial Statue built (and dedicated in Nov 2000) in remembrance of the 20 miners who lost their lives in mining accidents since 1911. Being 125% life-size, the statue depicts a miner erecting a prop, with a symbolic broken shaft at his feet.

Nearby attractions

Lake Keepit, approximately 34km NE of town, offers watersports including boating, sailing, swimming, waterskiing and fishing. On the way to the village of Mullaley, approximately 40km SW, visitors will pass the 150? east meridian marking Eastern Standard Time.

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Region: New England - North West

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Whatever the season you'll find something to delight you New England North West. This is Australia's big outdoors where the stars seem to touch the earth. A chance to take the road less travelled and enjoy great country hospitality rural Australia at its best. Come here to enjoy the cool summers in the tablelands, the glorious colours of autumn, romantic fireside dinners in winter or the clear, fresh air in spring. Visit Tamworth and Armidale or venture further afield to Moree, Narrabri and other farming centres. Each has its own appeal. more

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Anzac Park, South St, Ph: (02) 6740 2230

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