Gunnedah Area Attractions

150 Degrees East Meridian

Gunnedah - This particular meridian is the basis of the Eastern Australian Standard Time, used in Queensland, New South Wales (except Broken Hill), Victoria and Tasmania.

The 150 Degrees East Meridian crosses the Oxley Highway 34 kilometres south-west of Gunnedah. Methods of measuring time have varied over the ages, but the time unit most commonly employed has been the apparent daily circuit of the sun, from which solar time is derived.

The solar day is based on one complete rotation of the earth aroun... read more

Bindea Walking Track

Gunnedah - The Bindea Walking Track is a 22-km walk which can be subdivided into a series of shorter loops, taking in the commercial and residential sections of town, the Porcupine Reserve, Porcupine Lookout and Avards Lookout. Kangaroos, wallaroos and koalas are often seen at the reserve late in the afternoon

Bindea Walking Track was designed and constructed by Tamworth Lands Office in association with Gunnedah Shire Council. Located within and adjacent to Gunnedah, the track offers a range of different... read more

Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Statue

Gunnedah - In 1905, during a visit to one of her family`s properties `Kurrumbede`, the
breaking of a harsh and prolonged drought inspired Dorothea Mackellar to
write the first draft of what was to become Australia`s most beloved poem;
`My Country`. The poem was later finished in England.

A life-sized, bronze statue now stands in Anzac park as a permanent memorial
to one of Australia`s best known daughters. The memorial is the work of
Dennis Adams, and was unveiled on January 26, 1983. A short tape rec... read more

Koalas in Gunnedah

Gunnedah - Gunnedah and district is home to an expanding, healthy koala population. They can be easily seen in and around the town. By day they are mostly sleeping in their favoured eucalyptus and sometimes, in the early morning or evening, seen sauntering from tree to tree along the footpath or crossing streets!

Localities where they are often seen include near the Gunnedah Visitor Inforamtion Centre, in Henry Street near St Xavier`s School and the Tourist Caravan Park, along Stock Road, the Bindea Walki... read more

McDonaugh Model Train Display

Gunnedah - Featured in the front garden of the home of Don McDonaugh is an
interesting collection of model trains. The miniature rail circuit runs
around the edge of the lawn and the system is complete with buildings,
bridges, tunnels and signals. Businessman Don McDonaugh has been a train buff
all his life and spends many hours in the front yard at Barber Street.

Demonstrations outside weekends can be made by contacting the Gunnedah
Visitor`s Centre.

Waterways Wildlife Park

Gunnedah - Located seven kilometres from Gunnedah on the Mullaley Road, Waterways Wildlife Park has many different varieties of wildlife.

Get up close and personal with the cute and cuddly koalas at Waterways Wildlife Park.

Mingle with other Australian native animals, including kangaroos, wombats, emus, possums, lizards and birds.

Western Paintball, Gunnedah

Gunnedah - Western Paintball operates paintball (skirmish) playing field at Gunnedah. Paintball is an outdoor action shooting adventure game.

Games normally involve groups ranging in numbers from a minimum of ten to around twenty five or so. Of course we can cater for more people if given enough notice. Games involve a group of people coming out to the field and playing a series of games including capture the flag and sniper. `Medic games` are also a real hit with players.

Minimum age is 16 with all part... read more