Discover Gunnedah

Discover Gunnedah through nature, poetry and local history. A 22-kilometre network of tracks leads to views of the town and the Namoi and Mooki river valleys, alongside distinctive cultural sites and tracks with very different characters. For your stay, you can weigh up whether you’d prefer to spend most of your time outdoors, discover poets and art, or combine both.

Walking tracks and views

The Bindea Walking Track is a 22-kilometre network of interconnected tracks. Along the way, you can enjoy views of Gunnedah and the Namoi and Mooki valleys. This makes the track a good option if you’d like to include exercise and scenery in your trip. With a little luck, visitors may also spot a koala there. A sighting is a possibility, not a guaranteed outcome of your trip.

The Breaker Morant Drive offers a much shorter option: this 500-metre drive or walking route circles the oval in Kitchener Park on Conadilly Street. Compared with the Bindea Walking Track’s 22-kilometre network, it is considerably shorter. If you prefer a limited distance for an outing, you can distinguish between these two options by their length. A memorial plaque at Breaker Morant Drive, unveiled in 2002, also commemorates Gunnedah’s connection to the Boer War.

Pensioners Hill: a track and cultural landmarks

At Pensioners Hill, a gently winding track runs alongside native plants. The site also features stone sculptures, Aboriginal scar trees and totems, which are connected to the Gamilaraay people’s cultural connection to their land. Nature and cultural themes sit side by side here, without requiring you to choose a longer walking route. The track is accessible and suitable for prams, wheelchairs and coaches. If you’re travelling with a pram or need a route suitable for wheelchairs, this specific information can help you make your choice.

Poetry, art and local history

The Poets Precinct in Gunnedah is a tribute to poet Dorothea Mackellar. The Mackellar Centre also houses Jean Isherwood’s unique “My Country” watercolour collection, featuring 32 works. The two places offer different points of interest for culture-minded visitors: one celebrates a poet, while the other presents a collection of watercolours. Poets Drive adds another format to these themes. This self-guided tour through Gunnedah celebrates notable landmarks and well-known poets. If you’d like to discover literature and visual art in different ways, you can consider these attractions as separate interests for your stay.

Finding your way around

The Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre is located in the Cultural Precinct in the town centre. Visitors can find information there about local accommodation, attractions, goods and services, as well as maps and brochures. If you’re planning your days around the activities you’re interested in, these materials can help you find your way around. When choosing a holiday rental, it’s worth first considering which side of Gunnedah you’d most like to experience during your stay: the walking tracks and views, the cultural sites, or both.

West of Gunnedah, AgQuip takes place at a permanent site. The event has been running since 1973 and is held annually. It adds a recurring event in the area around the destination to the attractions of the town and its surroundings.

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