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Mount Kaputar National Park Narrabri Mount Kaputar National Park consists of sharp peaks and rocky ranges, the remnants of a 17 million year old volcano. Millions of years of erosion have carved this volcanic pile into the Nandewar Range.

Gibraltar Range National Park Glen Innes Gibraltar Range National Park is situated on 25,407 hectares. The national park is on the Gwydir Highway, 79 Kilometres from Glen Innes and 104 kilometres from Grafton. The strength and character of this rugged range are felt immediately its immensity is sighted.

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. This facility is found just east of the village of Pilliga along the Pilliga Road (approximately 56 kilometres from Wee Waa/sealed road).

Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex Moree The Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex is nature’s magic at work! Currently undergoing a $6 Million redevelopment. The benefits of natural artesian mineral waters were discovered thousands of years ago and have been used for their curative powers since ancient times.

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.

Goonoowigall State Conservation Area Inverell Goonoowigall is scenic granite country, with low hills and large boulders marking the skyline, and covers 1,057 hectares. The name Goonoowigall is a Jukumbal Aboriginal word meaning 'wallaby rocks' and it features 120 species of native birds, native fauna, remains of Chinese settlements earth covered for a large part, and...

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.

Barraba Bird Watching Trails Barraba The Barraba area is a renowned district for bird watching, which can be undertaken along any of the 14 recognised "bird routes" in the area - a natural tourism attraction....

Batterham Lookout Bingara Take a short drive or very steep walk if you are feeling very energetic along the Keera Road to Batterham Lookout, where you will experience breathtaking views over the town...

Koorilgur Nature Reserve Warialda The name Koorilgur derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'low scrub and bush'. Koorilgur Nature Reserve has been developed for bushland walking, wildflowers, fauna and flora observation.

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).

Split Rock Dam Barraba Split Rock Dam (named for a fissure in a great rock near the dam site itself) is a major local irrigation reservoir and water recreation resource. At Split Rock Dam facilities...

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.

Balancing Rock Stonehenge The Glen Innes District is renowned for its unique rock formations, one of the most unusual is Balancing Rock, 12 kilometres south of Glen Innes on the New England Highway.

McIlveen Park Lookout Inverell Magnificent views over Inverell and surrounds can be seen from the McIlveen Park Lookout viewing platform.

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.

Lake Inverell Reserve Inverell Lake Inverell was formed in 1938, when the dam wall across the Macintyre River just upstream of Inverell was completed, and was Inverell's water supply until 1983. Lake Inverell Reserve is now a peaceful aquatic sanctuary close to town.

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.

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.

Geraldine 4WD Recreation Park Walcha Geraldine 4WD Recreation Park opened in January 2010 and is looking for people or groups who are four wheel drive enthusiasts. The four wheel drive Park consists of 2,250 hectares of...

Bullock Mountain Homestead Horse Riding Glen Innes Bullock Mountain Homestead is situated on 485 hectares but with the generosity of neighbours they have permission to ride over approximately 4,046 hectares.

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

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.

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.

Mann River Nature Reserve Glen Innes Mann River Nature Reserve is a lovely reserve on the picturesque Mann River. Swim, paddle a li-lo, or stretch out and relax on a smooth boulder.

Washpool National Park - Washpool Walk Glen Innes Starting from the Coombadjha camping area, this loop walk climbs through rainforest and dry forest then descends to cross the beautiful Coombadhja Creek.

Audrey Hill Lookout Warialda Located six kilometres north of the town of Warialda, Audrey Hill Lookout has a spectacular 180 degree view of the Warialda district. Audrey Hill Lookout site was officially dedicated on 8 October, 2005 in memory of Audrey Hill for her 27 years of devoted service to tourism through her work on...

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.

Yarrie Lake Wee Waa A circular lake, three kilometres in diameter, Yarrie Lake is perched on the edge of the vast Pilliga scrub, providing a haven for countless species of birds and animals. Visitors to the lake reported that they had counted 60 species of birds late one afternoon.

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.

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.