Moree Plains Attractions
Moree Plains Attractions Directory
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Enjoy a little Amaroo Tavern charm at Moree's leading family brassiere. The Amaroo Tavern boasts an extensive food menu, courtesy bus, large car park, TAB facilities, Sky Channel, Bottle shop and ATM. Winner of the Best Steak Restaurant.
The Amaroo Tavern is the home of the Big Plane, which is a World War 11 DC3 Aircraft. Take a walk through the plane.
Tour groups are most welcome, and functions can be well catered for.Amaroo Tavern
Moree
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The Big Plane is located in the grounds of Amaroo Tavern on Amaroo Drive in Moree.
Walk through the world famous C47 (DC3) aircraft. It features 50 years of aviation history - a record of the life of the Royal Australian Air Force. This aircraft served in the RAAF until the mid 70's when it was given to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force as overseas aid.
Visitors can sit in the captain's seat and imagine flying the aircraft during World War II.Big Plane in Moree
Moree
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Boomi Artesian Hot Spa and Cold Pools were built at Boomi in 1903. The Boomi Pool Complex was built in 1976 with the hot pool added in 1996.
The pool complex has a 25 metre cold pool and a hot pool with two overheard jets, so come and relax in the quiet and uncrowded atmosphere. Hot water can also be added to the cold pools to help reduce the shivers a little!
It's a terrific place to relax either in the water, on a poolside lounge or on the lush green lawn under the shade sails.
Artesian wat...Boomi Artesian Hot Spa and Cold Pools
Boomi
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The Cotton Shop Moree offers the widest range of 100% Cotton products available in the North West including luxury bed linen, towels, socks and clothing.
The Cotton Shop specialises in Australian made and the best quality cotton products sourced from around the world.
'We are promoting merchandise that is made using cotton; we would love everyone who visits Moree to pop into our shop and see and feel the quality of products and the range of different products using cotton.'
The Cotton Shop ha...Cotton Shop Moree
Moree
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Dhiiyaan, based in Moree and established in 1995, is part of the Northern Regional Library and Information Services.
It’s the first family history and photograph unit of its kind; encouraging Aboriginal participation within the library. By setting this precedent, it was hoped that what was being done at Dhiiyaan would be recognised and followed by other libraries throughout Australia to document Aboriginal history before it was all lost.
Family genealogies and photographs have been a major dra...Dhiiyaan Indigenous Centre
Moree
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A must for historians and genealogists is the historic cemetery. Amongst the headstones, you will find the names of Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, youngest son of author Charles Dickens. Mary Brand (nee Geddes), first European woman in Moree and her daughter, Janet Elizabeth Williams, first
European child born in Moree. Look to the left after entering the main gate.Historical Cemetery Moree
Moree
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Moree is the fishing and outdoor camping mecca of the Gwydir Delta with three major waterways all within 25 minutes of Moree.
The Mehi River that runs through Moree has excellent fishing with prospects of snagging a Golden Perch and Murray Cod pretty good. The Gwydir River
produces Murray Cod and Golden Perch, Silver Bream and Eel-Tail Catfish all of which are great eating. New South Wales Fishing Regulations do apply to
licensing, bag limits and sizes. Bait, tackle and advice is available f...Hong Yuens
Moree
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The Mary Brand Park is situated on the site of the first hotel in Moree (founded by Mary Brand in 1861). The park has several buildings and Meei Cottage, named after the original spelling of the Mehi River, is typical of cottages built in Moree in the 1890'S and is a fine example of a slab cottage.
A must for photographers and an ideal picnic area; the park backs on to the Mehi River jetty where it is popular for fishing and water sports.Mary Brand Park
Moree
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The best place to play a round, situated on the picturesque Mehi River, Moree Golf Club prides itself on having one of the best country golf courses in New South Wales.
The course, a par 72 layout, over 6107 metres of gently, undulating terrain, boasts lush kikuyu fairways and immaculate 328 greens.
The club hosts a NSW PGA Pro-Am Tournament annually and the tournament attracts a large field of Professionals and is one of the major country Pro-Am events in Australia.
Competitions are conduct...Moree Golf Club
Moree
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The Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex is nature’s magic at work!
The benefits of natural artesian mineral waters were discovered thousands of years ago and have been used for their curative powers since ancient times. Many European cities are steeped in spa culture and their residents use thermal spas for their therapeutic value.
Today, you don't have to go to Europe to enjoy the health benefits of nature's gift, for this can be experienced in the beautiful township of Moree.
The famous More...Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex
Moree
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The Moree Lands Office is a fine example of a two-storey timber office building, designed by the colonial architect by Walter Liberty Vernon. One notable employee was Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, son of Charles Dickens, who worked in the Lands Office from 1900 to 1902.
The National Trust register describes the office as 'A Definite Example of Outback Edwardian Architecture'.
The building was constructed of timber and corrugated iron and originally contained eight rooms with a central corrido...Moree Lands Office Historical Building
Moree
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Moree Plains Gallery provides a rich cultural and educational experience for the people of Moree and the north-west of New South Wales.
Our mission is inspired by the far-reaching plains of our region – the Gallery aims to expand the artistic horizons of people right across our diverse community.
Through displays from our permanent collection, visiting exhibitions and varied public programs, the Gallery stimulates the community and broadens knowledge and cultural appreciation. We strongly supp...Moree Plains Gallery
Moree
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The processing of cotton - commonly known as 'ginning' is the operation at North West Ginning. Ginning separates the cotton fibres from the cotton seed which is then baled ready to be sent to cotton mills. The processing of cotton is a very educational and interesting sight.
Cotton is planted in approximately October each year and ready for harvesting from approximately March/April. The harvest period (March/April until June) is the best time to view the whole process - from harvest to gin...North West Ginning
Moree
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Trawalla is the largest pecan nut plantation in the Southern Hemisphere, and a major producer of Pecan Nuts. There are in excess of 70,000 mature trees grown on the plantation. This plantation produces 95% of Australia's annual pecan crop, which is harvested mechanically from May to July.
Trawalla is located 35 kilometres east of Moree on the Gwydir Highway.
Visits to the Pecan Farm are by guided tour only with bookings available through the Moree Visitor's Information Centre.Pecan Nut Farm
Moree
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The Studio is a working art studio and base for around 30 Aboriginal students practising art as part of their Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander Cultural Arts at Certificate II and III levels through TAFE.
The students (artists) practice a range of art including painting, sculpture, woodcarving, wood burning, screen-printing and digital photo manipulation inspired by both Traditional and Contemporary Arts. The traditional art comes from the Gamilaroi (Kamilaroi) tribe, the original inhabita...Studio The
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