DESTINATION: Nyngan

Nyngan is the regional centre for surrounding wheat farms, sheep and cattle studs. The town is close to the geographical centre of New South Wales, 603km NW of Sydney, beside the Bogan River.

Main Attractions

Several public buildings, including the Town Hall, Post Office and Court House are testaments to the town's progressive phase in the 1880s and 1890s. They are all found on Cobar St, which runs parallel to the Mitchell Hwy. A tiled historic mural, located beside Davidson Park, records the history of the town and its pioneering families. Nyngan has an attractive 18-hole golf course and 2 licensed clubs: the RSL and Civic Club on Pangee St and the Bowling Club on Bogan and Terangion sts.

Nearby attractions

Local landmarks include the grave of Richard Cunningham, a botanist with Sir Thomas Mitchell's exploration party. The grave is on a station near Tottenham, 70km SE of Nyngan. The Macquarie Marshes is an extensive wetland area on the Murray-Darling system, 62km NE of Nyngan. A large part of this important bird and wildlife habitat is a wildlife sanctuary. Accommodation in the area includes a caravan park and campground, and bunk beds are available at Willie's Retreat.

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Region: Explorer Country

Post Office in historic Hill End, Explorer Country

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From the gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End to remote sheep stations, Central NSW Explorer Country provides the visitor with an unforgettable bush experience - where history comes alive before your very eyes. Central NSW offers a diverse range of discovery-type experiences, a highlight of which is the famous Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. There are 14 National Parks and nature reserves to discover - including Wollemi National Park in the south to the Warrumbungles in the north - and many opportunities to explore underground at Abercrombie Caves and the Wellington Caves and Phosphate Mine. more

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Nyngan Video Parlour, 105 Pangee St, Ph: (02) 6832 1155

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