New South Wales
New South Wales
Mendooran is located in Central New South Wales, 65 kilometres north east of Dubbo and 68 kilometres south of Coonabarabran. Settled in the 1840s, Mendooran is the oldest town on the Castlereagh River. It is also the premier mural town of New South Wales. The town is like an open-air art gallery painted with more than 10 colourful murals reflecting scenes from local history and rural life. Mendooran is a peaceful country town which still retains its old time charm and traditional wide streets. There are several picnic and rest areas in Mendooran making it an ideal spot for a restful stopover. Driving via Mendooran is a short cut between Coonabarabran and Dubbo, reducing your travel time by 15 minutes. From Coonabarabran, it is also the most direct route to and from Sydney, travelling via Mendooran, Dunedoo and Mudgee. A great place for a short break in your journey.
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Jerilderie is located on the Newell Highway and is a major merino stud area. It is also the gateway to the Kidman Way, an 800 kilometres outback highway. Jerilderie's large agricultural industry includes olives, onions, cotton, canola, wool, beef, wheat and rice. Nearly a quarter of the nations tomatoes are grown in the area and there is a tomato-processing factory in town. Visit Organic One and Billabong Vineyard, one of Australia's first organic vineyards, that produces high quality organic wines for local and international markets. Jerilderie is the only New South Wales town visited by the bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang. You can learn more about the gang's exploits by following the Ned Kelly raid trail. Visit Ye Old Bank of New South Wales for an insight into the town's colonial history.
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Wollongong is the third largest city in New South Wales and an hour's drive south of Sydney. Take the F6 Southern Freeway or for a more scenic route, turn off at the Royal National Park and follow Grand Pacific Drive. Wollongong's superb beaches, accommodation options, brewery by the beach and alfresco dining choices make it a great base for exploring the south coast region. Thrill-seekers can skydive, hang-glide or paraglide, enjoy Harley and Ferrari joy rides and play golf on a beachside course. Cycleways line the coast, so hire a bike and explore Wollongong with the kids. The Wollongong City Gallery has one of the best regional art collections in New South Wales with a special focus on colonial and early Australian art, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and artefacts. Don't miss Nan Tien Buddhist temple with its pretty gardens, a 10 minute drive from the city.
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Wean is a well known Boggabri property in the New England region of north west New South Wales. The Wean Amateur Picnic Races have been held here for more than 90 years; held in July each year they are one of the few true picnic races still operating in New South Wales. Coaches operate from Boggabri to take patrons to and from races and after dark dinner and dancing is held on the course. Stay at historic pubs or the local motel.
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Lord Howe Island is a World Heritage-listed paradise located 660 kilometres off the north coast of New South Wales and less than two hours' flight from Brisbane or Sydney. At any one time, you'll be one of only 400 visitors on Lord Howe Island. Relaxed and unhurried, this island is best explored on bicycle or foot. World Heritage listed for its outstanding natural beauty, remarkable geology and rare collection of birds, plants and marine life, Lord Howe is surrounded by the world's southernmost coral reef. The pristine waters form Lord Howe Island Marine Park, one of the largest in New South Wales. Enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, kayaking and fishing. Or explore walking tracks and Lord Howe's 64 unique species of flowering plants and seabird colonies. A wide range of accommodation styles, sumptuous spa treatments, beautiful hotels and great dining make Lord Howe Island the perfect getaway.
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Binnaway is located in Central New South Wales, within half an hours drive of both Coonabarabran and Coolah along the Warrumbungle’s Way. The town is located on the banks of the Castlereagh River and offers self drive nature trails, good value pub meals and tasty cafe snacks. Relax in the local park or try your luck fishing in the Castlereagh River. During the 1920's, Binnaway was a bustling railway town acting as a vital transport link ferrying timber, grain and iron ore from rural New South Wales to coastal markets. To celebrate the town's history with rail, a railway signal tribute has been established in the main street and the Binnaway community has restored the old railway barracks into accommodation. In the 1950's, the Royal Hotel in Binnaway was the setting for the classic Peter Finch film, "The Shiralee".
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Located in the heart of the rich Namoi Valley in north west New South Wales, Narrabri is a vibrant country centre known for cotton, beef and wheat production. Surrounded by beautiful natural attractions, explore the spectacular Mount Kaputar National Park with 36,000 hectares of wilderness formed around the extinct Nandewar Volcano. Or Pilliga Forest with walking tracks, bird watching and several hot artesian bore baths to soak in. Nearby Yarrie Lake and Narrabri Lake are popular for water sports including windsurfing, swimming and canoeing and are havens for local and migratory birds. Buy Narrabri's local produce such as olives, wine, honey and pasta. Learn about radio astronomy at the CSIRO Australia Telescope and head to Narrabri Fish Farm, the largest aquaculture farm in New South Wales.
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Parkes is a great place to stop and explore what the Central West of New South Wales has to offer. No visit to Parkes would be complete without visiting the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope - star of the Australian movie 'The Dish'. The purpose of the mysterious looking dish can be described as 'listening to the stars". The Telescope is one of Australia's most prominent landmarks and part of Australia's scientific and engineering heritage. The Henry Parkes Centre is a major cultural tourism precinct, incorporating the Visitor Information Centre and four unique collections: The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit, Motor Museum, Antique Machinery and extensive History Collection. For fantastic views of Parkes, drive to Memorial Hill (Bushman's Street), one of the highest points in Parkes offering great panoramic views over the shire. Bushman's Hill is the site of one of Parkes' first Gold Mines, in operation over 100 years ago.
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Venture just a short way from the main streets of Cobar and you'll discover a small town with a wealth of charming attractions. The Cobar Regional Museum is regarded amongst the best in New South Wales, thoroughly covering the area's fascinating past. Old mining remnants and historic buildings also mark out the area and Aboriginal rock paintings provide a glimpse into the storytelling traditions of the country's native population.
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New South Wales
New South Wales
Your holiday adventure can take you from the ranges to the beaches, providing everything you could want from a classic summer holiday all year around. Stretching from Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour and inland to Dorrigo, North Coast NSW offers a unique taste of New South Wales. Whether you head to one of the popular coastal meccas, such as Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens, or explore one of the region's stunning national parks - you are bound to find a perfect holiday escape. For sheer beauty it is difficult to surpass the golden beaches which dot the coastline. Shoal Bay, Forster, Old Bar, Harrington, Laurieton, Crescent Head, South West Rocks and Nambucca Heads are some of the best known, but there are many more remote coves and inlets scattered along the coast.
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