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Lake Keepit State Park Tamworth Lake Keepit is two thirds the size of Sydney Harbour, and only 30kilometres from Gunnedah. The lake offers some of the best fishing in the North West, with fabulous catches of Golden and Silver Perch, Murray Cod and Catfish.

Heritage Walk Tamworth There are two walks featured, the total distance is 4.7kms, duration approximately 90 minutes per walk.

Mount Kaputar National Park Narrabri Mount Kaputar National Park is located on 36,817 hectares and is 50 kilometres east of Narrabri and 570 kilometres north west of Sydney. Mount Kaputar National Park consists of a gathering of sharp peaks and rocky ranges, the remnants of a...

Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex Moree 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.

Harlow Park Horse Riding Uralla Take a horse and ride into some of Australia's most picturesque countryside, wide open country with magnificent views.

Nullamanna Fossicking Reserve Nullamanna Fossickers may now fossick at their leisure in the creek or its surrounds where it is still possible to find those elusive sapphires.

Kamilaroi Walking Track Tamworth DesiDesigned for trekkers of all ages the Kamilaroi Walking Track, is scenic ridge-top walk that looks over the Peel Valley.

Lake Inverell Reserve Inverell Lake Inverell Reserve is a peaceful aquatic sanctuary close to town that was once the town's water supply.

Mann River Nature Reserve Glen Innes A lovely and little-known reserve on one of our most picturesque rivers.

Oxley Scenic Lookout Tamworth Photographic opportunities and magnificent panoramic views. This lookout offers a superb landmark to view the city and the rich Peel River Valley. Facilities include picinic tables, barbecue area and toilets.

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.

Copeton Waters State Park Inverell Lake Copeton Dam is three times the size of Sydney Harbour when full and provides water supplies for the cotton fields west of Inverell. The recreation...

Guy Fawkes River National Park Ebor Rugged and remote wilderness area with scenic river systems.

Adams Lookout Barraba Adams Lookout is five kilometres north-east of Barraba and is named after Alfred Adams who purchased Barraba Station in 1850.

Gibraltar Range National Park Glen Innes Gibraltar Range National Park is situated on 25,407 hectares.

Rocky Creek Gorge and Glacial Forms Barraba Rocky Creek Gorge and Glacial Forms is a conglomerate of boulders, crystal rock pools, and sandy beaches highlight nature's beauty. Idyllic for exploring, bushwalking, swimming, and...

Poolbrook Gems Fossicking Park Nullamanna Poolbrook Gem Fossicking Park is an established tourist fossicking area located on Frazer's Creek, 25 kilometres from Inverell.

Chaffey Dam Nundle Chaffey Dam provides valuable public recreation in an attractive setting in the Peel Valley. Water sports such as swimming, sailing, boating and fishing are popular activities on the lake.

Mount Mutton Lookout Uralla Excellent views from Mount Mutton Lookout of Uralla and its surrounding areas. Great for photography enthusiasts, a good vantage point.

Pine Forest Loop Walks Armidale This walking track starts at the track head sign in the pine forest and follows a path marked with posts through the forest to the...

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.

Pindari Dam Ashford Pindari Dam is a large water storage dam to the north of Inverell and the east of Ashford in northern New South Wales.

Mcilveen Park Lookout Inverell McIlveen Park Lookout has superb views of Inverell with full barbecue, picnic facilities and childrens playground. Coach parking provided.

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...

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.

Iron Bark Creek Fossicking Area Barraba Iron Bark Creek is located adjacent to The Old Woodsreef Mine and is a popular location for fossicking in the Barraba area.

L P Dutton Trout Hatchery Ebor Located just 75 kilometres east of Armidale on the Waterfall Way, the Trout Hatchery is situated on the beautiful Serpentine River, right next door to...

Cranky Rock Nature Reserve Warialda A jumble of giant boulders heaped in the most fantastic positions by a past volcanic upheaval featuring excellent picnic facilities, Suspension Bridge, a peaceful,...

Ponderosa Park Picnic Area and Nundle Forest Drive Hanging Rock Ponderosa Park is set in a majestic pine forest. Signposted drive through Nundle State Forest.

Quipolly Dam and Bird Hide Quipolly A significant location in the Quirindi District Bird Route guide, this flora and fauna sanctuary is pristine.

Dumaresq Valley Vineyard Tenterfield Located in this remote part of Northern New England you find Dumaresq Valley Vineyard nestled in a valley by the Dumaresq River.

Goonoowigall State Conservation Area Inverell Goonoowigall is scenic granite country, with low hills and large boulders marking the skyline, and covers 1057 hectares. The name Goonoowigall is a Jukumbal Aboriginal word...

Goat Rock Bonshaw Goat Rock offers a natural environment that includes a stunning array of huge granite boulders and large Moreton Bay Fig trees.

Boomi Artesian Hot Spa and Cold Pools Boomi 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.

Old Cork Tree Tenterfield This stately old tree, brought from England and planted by Edward Parker in 1861.

Mount Yarrowyck Aboriginal Cultural Walk Uralla Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve protects an Aboriginal cave painting site and much of the natural environment of Mount Yarrowyck.

Cathedral Rock National Park Armidale Cathedral Rock National Park is situated on 10,897 hectares and is located 60 kilometres from Armidale along the Waterfall Way, towards the coast. Activities of bushwalking,...

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park Armidale Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is a World Heritage listed and forms part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia (CERRA).

Lake Copeton Eastern Foreshores Howell A short drive west of Tingha is the eastern foreshore of Lake Copeton and the old village area of Howell.

Sawn Rocks Narrabri Sawn Rocks is a 40 metre basalt cliff face featuring perpendicular-octagonal shaped rocks, resembling a giant series of organ pipes. Over thousands of years, some of the...

Bluff Rock Tenterfield The scene of a massacre in 1844, this unusual granite outcrop keeps its secrets.

Endeavour Drive and Oxley Marsupial Park Tamworth Picturesque sanctuary for kangaroos, wildlife and those who enjoy the outdoors. Located at the top of Brisbane Street. Proceed through Endevour Drive arch and followed sealed surface to park entrance. Facilities include BBQ & picnic tables, toilets and ample parking

Basket Swamp Picnic Area Tenterfield An interesting and peaceful picnic and camping area located in the Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Bush camping facilities only.

Rocky River Tenterfield The drive to the Rocky River winds down into a valley offering a feast of lovely mountain scenery visitors can enjoy.

Kwiambal National Park Ashford Kwiambal, pronounced Kigh-am-bal, is in the traditional lands of the Kwiambal Aboriginal people of the Ashford District.

Balancing Rock Stonehenge The Glen Innes District is renowned for its strange and unique rock formations. One of the most unusual is the Balancing Rock, 12 kilometres south of...

Horton Falls and Walks Barraba The Horton Falls are quite spectacular during wet periods but can dry up over extended dry times.

Pilliga Artesian Bore Baths Pilliga The health giving waters that flow into the Pilliga Artesian Bore Baths have been doing so for well over a century.

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.

Braeside Riding School Inverell Braeside Riding School offers horse riding lessons for children and adults. A variety of lessons are available - Beginner, Intermediate and Pleasure rides.