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Crofters Cottage Glen Innes Crofters Cottage is located at the Australian Standing Stones. The Australian Standing Stones pays tribute to the Celtic Heritage of the early European settlers to the district. At Crofters Cottage, morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas are available. You can taste Celtic fare and modern cafe cuisine.

Historical Cemetery Moree Moree A must see for historians and genealogists is the historic Moree cemetery. Amongst the headstones, you will find the names of Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, the youngest son of author Charles Dickens.

Rocket Park Moree The Rocket - the original rocket was built in Kirkby Park in 1972 to commemorate the centenary of education. It was built with money left over from the centenary of education bell held as part of the celebrations.

Moree Heritage and Art Deco Guided Walk Moree Take a walk down memory lane with a guided Heritage and Art Deco Walk around Moree's central business district area. This journey will explore the exquisite Art Deco architecture.

CSIRO Australia Telescope Narrabri Narrabri The Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), at the Narrabri Observatory, is an array of six 22 metre dish antennas used for radio astronomy.

Big Plane in Moree Moree Big Plane in Moree originated in 1975 when the Australian Government converted an A65-67 to a Civilian DC3 and on 10 October 1975, handed her over to the Papua New...

Inverell and District Bicentennial Memorial Inverell The Bicentennial memorial exemplifies the community spirit of the individuals and organisations who freely gave their time, technical skills, labour and much of the material to create a permanent memorial to the historical genesis and the progressive development of the Inverell district prior to 1988.

Moree Plains Gallery Moree Moree Plains Gallery, through the permanent collection, changing exhibitions and diverse public programs, strives to stimulate knowledge and to widen horizons.

Australian Standing Stones Glen Innes The Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes pays tribute to the Celtic heritage of the early European settlers to the district.

Mary Brand Park Moree The Mary Brand Park is situated on the site of the first hotel in Moree (founded by Mary Brand in 1861).

Amaroo Tavern Moree Enjoy a little Amaroo Tavern charm. The Amaroo Tavern boasts an extensive food menu, large car park, TAB facilities, Sky Channel, Bottle shop and ATM.

Moree TAFE Building Moree The building was formerly the Moree Council Chambers constructed in 1902 although little remains of the original building. After WWII it became the services club.

Torrington State Recreation Area Torrington Torrington State Recreation Area covering an area of 30,000 hectares is the largest area of native vegetation remaining on the Northern Tablelands. The Reserve is recognised as being of State significance for conservation, mining, honey production, recreation and cultural heritage.

Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Quirindi The Quirindi Rural Heritage Village showcases the development of rural Australia and the rich farming district of the Liverpool Plains in particular. Peruse its 2,000 plus exhibits; from aboriginal artefacts through to the explorer's early settlers, it demonstrates the trials and tribulations faced by the pioneers of this vast country.

Thunderbolts Rock Kentucky Thunderbolt's Rock is a time-worn cluster of granite boulders located six kilometres south of Uralla on the New England Highway. Originally known as Split Rock, the boulders afforded gentleman bushranger, Captain Thunderbolt, the perfect vantage point for monitoring the approach of unwary mail coaches.

Saumarez Homestead Armidale This ten-hectare grazing property was first inhabited by British settlers led by Henry Dumaresq in the 1830s.

McCrossins Mill Museum Uralla McCrossin's Mill is beautifully restored three story granite and brick flour mill.

Emmaville Mining Museum Emmaville Emmaville's own gem! See the nationally renowned Curnow mineral collection, plus the Jillet, Gilbey and Maskey Collections. Photograph collection of over 200 photographs on the mines and miners, Emmaville and local community. Step back in time and visit Foley's General Store Museum or see the beautiful bottle collection.

Namoi Echo Museum Wee Waa The Namoi Echo Museum, Wee Waa is not to be missed when visiting Wee Waa. The Museum and Schwager Cottage are a step back in time. A cotton picker, old tractors, plane, blacksmith shop, Aboriginal artefacts and much, much more are on display.

Grab and Go Cafe Boggabri The Grab and Go building was erected in 1902 as a general store and in the 1990s was transformed into The Boggabri Tea Rooms and Boggabri Nursery, it now operates as the Grab and Go Cafe.

Nundle Woollen Mill Nundle Nundle Woollen Mill is a must-see attraction for travellers within striking distance of Nundle, off the New England Highway 60 kilometres south east of Tamworth.

The Roxy Theatre and Greek Cafe Bingara The magnificent Roxy Theatre, situated in the main street of Bingara, is a striking building, with a history as colourful as its painted exterior.

Historical Society Museum Bingara Bingara The Historical Society Museum Bingara is housed in the old Post Office Hotel built in 1860.

Narrabri Craft Shop Narrabri The Narrabri Craft Shop, is operated by the Narrabri Art and Craft Society. The building was built in 1887 it is one of Narrabri's earliest buildings and today houses a wide range of exquisite hand made crafts. Interesting and sometimes unusual monthly exhibitions are a feature of the gallery.

Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts Museum Tenterfield The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts Museum is a cultural centre dedicated to the life of Sir Henry Parkes and events leading to the Federation of Australia.

Boomi Artesian Hot Spa and Cold Pools Boomi The Artesian Spa complex in Boomi consists of a hot artesian spa pool, artesian cold wading pool, and a cold artesian half-size Olympic pool. All pools and the surrounding lawns are covered by shade cloth for excellent protection from the sun.

Wells Gem and Mineral Collection Warialda The renowned Wells Gem and Mineral Collection was donated to the people of the Warialda district by the Wells family who were farmers near Warialda Rail. This collection is housed in the Warialda Visitor Information Centre and includes rough, cut and polished stones.

Wing Hing Long Museum Tingha Wing Hing Long and Company's store in Tinga is a long way from China Town.

Carinda House Community Cultural Centre Warialda One of the oldest buildings in town, Carinda is a fine example of a 19th century pioneer family dwelling.

Inverell Art Society Gallery Inverell The Inverell Art Society has been operational for 50 years. The Inverell Art Gallery has a diverse range of original art and craft items, which are all for sale and will suit all budgets.

Odgers and McClelland Exchange Stores Nundle Odgers and McClelland Exchange Stores, established in 1891 on the back of gold rush prosperity, is the oldest surviving retail building in Nundle. The rough-built timber facade and corrugated iron walled store was closed for about 20 years and reopened by Duncan and Megan Trousdale at Easter, 2000.

New England National Park Ebor A scenery of World Heritage listed rainforests watered by fast creeks, snow and mist. The park spills over the edge of the Great Escarpment. Point Lookout, Banksia Point and Wrights Lookout offer great wilderness views.

Moree Lands Office Historical Building Moree The Moree Lands Office is an example of a two-storey timber office building, designed by the colonial architect, Walter Liberty Vernon.

The Bikini Tree Warialda Legend of the Bikini Tree began in 1997 when a school art teacher felt drawn to paint a bikini on a gum tree, which bore a striking resemblance to the figure of a woman.

Australian Rail Monument and Museum Werris Creek Werris Creek is the first and last railway town in NSW and is located on a major railway junction. The Werris Creek railway station is the third largest in NSW. The Australian Railway Monument commemorates railway men and women who have lost their lives in railway accidents since 1850.

7 Oaks Sapphire Fossicking Inverell 7 Oaks Fossicking Property is a family operated private venue and has been producing sapphires since the 1960s. Located on Frazer Creek, 20 kilometres from Inverell, visitors are welcome to fossick at the facilities set up, or you can go and seek along the creeks and gullies.

Washpool National Park Glen Innes A rainforest wilderness for the imagination, of forest piled on forest seething with sounds and yet silent. Giant buttressed tree trunks, like gothic columns, standing seemingly motionless and softly dappled. The world of water whirling pools and dancing creeks fall in sparkling curves on their journeys toward the ocean.

Three Creeks Tourist Gold Mine Bingara Three Creeks Tourist Gold Mine allows you to step back in time to the mining days of old.

Mount Mutton Lookout Uralla Mount Mutton Lookout is accessed from the Thunderbolt Way about 1.5 kilometres north of Uralla. On the corner turn off down Lookout Road is the Vincent Memorial to the long time editor/owner of the Uralla Times.

Inverell Pioneer Village Inverell Inverell Pioneer Village is a collection of authentic historic buildings and homes from Inverell and the Surrounding Districts dating from 1841 set in a peaceful village environment. Display's in the Village include Grove Homestead which was originally built in 1841, Keera Station Blacksmith's Shop showing the tools of trade of the...

First Fleet Memorial Gardens Wallabadah The First and Second Fleet Memorial is the only garden memorial to the First Fleet.

Nundle Country Traders Nundle The Cummins family's appreciation of design, timber, and history makes Nundle Country Traders in the picturesque village on Nundle a must-see destination for collectables, books, china, quality antique furniture...

Crossing Theatre Narrabri Set on picturesque lawns overlooking Narrabri Creek, Narrabri Shire's Crossing Theatre is designed to cater for residents and visitors alike. This $8 million complex with its 1,000 seat auditorium regularly stages large scale conferences, promotions and concerts, while latest release movies are screened daily in the twin cinemas.

Boggabri Historical Museum Boggabri Boggabri's history is quite fascinating with the town's main street having moved three times. A self walk heritage trail through the town reveals many interesting highlights of the progress through history since its beginnings in the early 1860s.

Myall Creek Massacre Memorial Walk Bingara The Myall Creek Massacre Memorial Walk was set-up as a tribute to the group of 28 unarmed Aboriginal people killed by a gang of stockmen on June 10th 1838.

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".

Ratters Flat Antiques Nundle Furniture hand crafted from beautifully aged timbers, restored antiques, and quirky vintage treasures that will add character to your home.

Narrabri Old Gaol and Museum Narrabri Narrabri's old gaol is part of an impressive complex of colonial government buildings which also includes the office of the court of petty sessions and the court house. The architect for this complex, James Barnet, also designed the Sydney General Post Office.