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Barraba (population 1,410 in 2016) is a village in the New England region in New South Wales, Australia.

Understand

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Queen Street, Barraba's main street

Barraba is a historical village in the Nandewar Ranges. The district was explored in 1827 by Allan Cunningham, and the first farm in the district was established by 1838. The discovery of gold helped the village to grow from the 1850s. A railway ran to Barraba from 1908 to 1987. Barraba was a sheep and wheat district, but now beef cattle predominates. Copper and asbestos were mined in the district, and gemstones and fossils can be found. Barraba is in the Bundarra-Barraba Important Bird Area, which protects the habitat of the endangered regent honeyeater.

Visitor information centre

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Visitor information outlets

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  • Barraba Bakery, 81 Queen St. M-F 6:30AM-4:30PM, Sa 8AM-noon. See the Eat section below. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Saunders Fruit and Vegetable Supplies, 83 Queen St. M-F 7:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 7:30AM-noon. See the Buy section below. (updated Sep 2019)

Get in

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Barraba is on the B95, better known as Fossickers Way, which starts at Tamworth (at the junction of the New England Highway (A15) and the Oxley Highway (B56) and heads north through Manilla to Barraba. This highway then continues north through Bingara and Warialda (intersecting with the Gwydir Highway (B76).

The Gwydir Highway (B76) heads west to Moree (and the Newell Highway (A39) and the Carnarvon Highway), Collarenebri, Walgett (and the Castlereagh Highway (B55) and Kamilaroi Highway(B76)), Brewarrina, and Bourke (and the Kidman Way (B87) and the Mitchell Highway (B71_).

The Gwydir Highway (B76) heads east to Inverell, Glen Innes (and the New England Highway (A15)), and Grafton (and the Summerland Way (B91), and to the Pacific Highway/A1 via Big River Way).

The B95 ends at the Bruxner Highway/B60 junction near Yetman. The Bruxner Highway/B60 heads northwest towards Boggabilla (and the Newell Highway/A39) and Goondiwindi (in Queensland) (and the Cunningham Highway and the Barwon Highway).

The Bruxner Highway/B60 heads east towards the Texas (in Queensland) turn-off (and to the back roads to Stanthorpe and Inglewood), Tenterfield (and the New England Highway/A15, Casino (and the Summerland Way/B91), Lismore (and the Bangalow Road/B62), and the intersection with the Pacific Highway/A1 near Ballina.

By car

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The Fossickers Way/B95 is sealed along its entire length. Roads to most other places are usually unsealed part or most of the way, although they should be driveable for 2-wheel-drive vehicles under normal driving conditions.

Driver rest areas

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From south to north:

  • 2 Lions Park, B95, 5 km south of Barraba (right hand side, opposite Longarm Road intersection). Access for light and heavy vehicles. Toilets. Picnic tables. Playground. Shelter. Litter bins. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 3 O'Meara Park, Cnr of Queen and Cooper Sts (right hand side, look for steam tractor). Access for light vehicles. Toilets. Picnic tables. Playground. Shelter. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 4 Australia Day Park, Queen St (right hand side, next to Barraba Swimming Pool). Access for light vehicles. Picnic tables. Shelter. Nearest toilets 180 m south in Rotary Park, behind RSL Memorial hall, corner Queen and Savoy Streets. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 5 Barraba Recreation Ground, B95 (right hand side, northern outskirts of Barraba - 100 m over Manilla River Bridge: opposite Lillis Lane). Access for light and heavy vehicles. Toilets. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 6 Anderson Creek, B95 (left hand side, 32 km north of Barraba, past Cobbadah). Access for light and heavy vehicles. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. (updated Sep 2019)

By coach

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NSW TrainLink coach

A NSW Trainlink coach service runs between Inverell and Tamworth to catch the long-distance trains at Tamworth. This coach stops in Alice Street, near the corner with Queen Street. Southbound coaches depart from here at 8:48AM W-M to Tamworth (Route 312) and northbound coaches depart 5:08PM W-M to Inverell (Route 311).

Bookings are essential - Coach drivers do not take payment or offer reservations.

Bookings

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  • NSW Trainlink - regular bookings, ☏ +61 13 22 32. Daily 7AM-10PM. (updated Sep 2019)
  • NSW Trainlink - multi-trip and Discovery Pass, ☏ +61 13 22 32. Daily 7AM-10PM. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Tamworth (Railway Station), Marius St, ☏ +61 13 22 32. Daily 8:30AM-4:30 PM. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba - bookings (Barraba Food & Fuel), 21 Queen St, ☏ +61 13 22 32. 8AM - 6PM daily. The coach does not stop here - it stops 700 m north in Alice Street. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 7 Barraba - coach stop, Alice St (near the corner of Alice Street and Queen Street). 
  • Inverell (Windsong Travel), 45 Byron St (between Subway and Imperial Hotel), ☏ +61 2 6722 3011. M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-noon. The coach does not stop here - it stops at the Inverell Visitor Information Centre (Transit Centre), 11-31 Campbell Street. (updated Sep 2019)

By plane

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Barraba is not serviced by any scheduled flights, however it has an airstrip 1.6 km to the southwest. Existing effective length 3000 feet. Bearings 20 degrees 30 minutes West of North. ICAO: YBBA. Communications: CTAF: 127.1, MISC: 119.6, MISC: 122.1

The nearest airport with scheduled services is at Tamworth (TMW IATA).

Get around

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Private transport is essential, as there is neither a taxi service nor a local bus service. The nearest rental car agencies are in Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Narrabri and have low to high range vehicles. However, you could walk within the town centre.

In and near Barraba town

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  • 1 Adams Lookout (5 km northeast of Barraba off Woodsreef Road). Views overlooking Barraba and Barraba Station. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 2 Barraba Silo Art (southern outskirts of Barraba on B95). On old wheat silos, depicts a water-diviner, look for the Regent Honeyeater. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 3 Nandewar Historical Society Museum, 71 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1212. Open by request. Adults $2, children 50c. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 4 Shed of Knowledge, 53 Henry St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1519. By appointment only. Memorabilia collection. (updated Sep 2019)

Northeast

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  • 5 Copeton Dam, Copeton (116 km northeast of Barraba via B95, Bingara, Copeton Dam Road). Camping, children's playground, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, kiosk, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking, golf. (updated Nov 2019)
  • 6 Myall Creek Massacre Memorial Site (85 km north of Barraba via Bingara). Location of massacre of local Wirrayaraay people - first time white settlers were punished for murdering Aboriginals, 1838. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 7 Three Creeks Gold Mine (55 km north of Barraba along B95, turn off onto Upper Bingara Road at Dinoga), ☏ +61 2 6783 2224, . M-F 9AM-5PM. Offers bushwalks, crystal fossicking, a bush camp site, barbecue facilities and a gift shop. There is also panning and a small museum of mining-related artefacts. Cash only. (updated Sep 2019)

Northwest

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Sawn Rocks, Mount Kaputar National Park - between Barraba and Narrabri
  • 8 Mount Kaputar National Park (Barraba Track) (48 km west of Barraba, head west along Trevallyn Road 20 km, take the Lindsay Rd turnoff, travel 28 km to the locked gate - permits and keys to the locked gate are available from the Barraba Cafe, 102 Queen Street.). See National Parks website for other entry locations and conditions. Permit required to access Barraba Track: $10 fee + $40 refundable deposit, paid in advance. Access to summit by 4x4, mountain bike or on foot. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 9 Horton Falls National Park (47 km west of Barraba on Trevallyn Road). Waterfall may not be flowing during prolonged dry weather. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 10 Sawn Rocks (Mount Kaputar National Park) (91 km west of Barraba via Killarney Gap Road). Natural rock formation. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 11 Waa Gorge (Mount Kaputar National Park), Allambie Road, Berrigal (87 km northwest of Barraba via B95, Horton Road, Killarney Gap Road, Allambie Road). Picnic area with carpark, picnic tables, toilets. Waa Gorge walking track unformed, steep, many steps, Grade 5 - for experienced bushwalkers only (2.5 km, 2-3 hrs) (updated Nov 2019)
  • 12 Cunningham Memorial (Taylors Reserve) (5 km west of Barraba on Trevallyn Road). An obelisk marks where the explorer Allan Cunningham crossed the Manilla River in 1827. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 13 Rocky Creek Glacial Area, off Killarney Gap Road (58 km northwest of Barraba via B95 and Horton Road). Ancient glacial area. Toilets. Camping permitted. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 14 Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area (Terry Hie Hie Community Conservation Area Zone 2 - Aboriginal Culture), Terry Hie Hie (85 km northwest of Barraba via B95 and Horton Road). Once a traditional meeting area for the local Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay people, this area features 6 cultural reserves, Yana-y Warruwi walking track (3.5 km loop, hard, 2.5-3.5 hrs), picnic area with car parking, toilets, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, fire rings (bring your own firewood), drinking water (boil first or preferably bring your own). Limited to none mobile phone coverage. Barbecues not permitted during Fire Bans. No pets, no smoking, Walking trail is possbile for handicapped access but still hard. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 15 Bereen Mountain Lookout (27.5 km west of Barraba via Trevallyn Road). Views over Horton River valley. (updated Nov 2019)
  • 16 Plumthorpe Travelling Stock Reserve (16 km west of Barraba on Trevallyn Road). Picnic area with barbecue on the bank of the Manilla River. Enter through (and close) gate. Birdwatching area. May not be accessible if livestock present. (updated Nov 2019)

South

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View of Lake Keepit, the reservoir of Keepit Dam
  • 17 Boonalla Aboriginal Area (Boonalla Community Conservation Area Zone 2 - Aboriginal Culture), Kelvin (67 km southwest of Barraba via B95, Longarm Road, Kelvin Road). Located on traditional Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay land. Walking trails, cycling trails, Boonalla Cave. Picnic ground on Eastern Forest Road (within the park) with car park, picnic tables, toilets, barbecue facilities. Car park and walking trail (1 hour return, moderate fitness, steep incline not recommended when wet) in the park near Boonalla Cave. No pets. No fires in the park. All water must be treated or bring your own. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 18 Keepit Dam, Keepit Dam Road, Keepit (84 km southwest of Barraba via B95, Manilla, Rushes Creek Road). Camping, children's playground, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, kiosk, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking, BMX track. (updated Nov 2019)
  • 19 Warrabah National Park (82 km southeast of Barraba via B95, Manilla, Namoi River Road). On the banks of the Namoi River. Carpark, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, toilets. (updated Nov 2019)
  • 20 Split Rock Dam (41 km southeast of Barraba via B95 and Split Rock Dam Road). Camping, barbecues, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking (updated Sep 2019)
  • Watch spectator sports. Ask at TRC branch office, Saunders Fruit & Veg, or Barraba Bakery about upcoming home games. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Fishing, Split Rock Dam & Glen Riddle Reserve. Licences available at Barraba Food & Fuel. Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Black Bream, Jew Fish, Eel-tailed Catfish, Murray Cod. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Birdwatching. See Tamworth Birdwatchers website for details. Download a map of birdwatching locations here (updated Sep 2019)
  • Fossicking (searching for precious metals). Fossicking reserves at Ironbark Creek and Woodreef Recreation Reserve approx 18 km northwest of Barraba on Woodsreef Road. Petrified wood and fossils found by the road near Mt Lindesay. (updated Nov 2019)

Events

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The Clock Tower, a war memorial in the roundabout of Queen and Maude Streets
  • Barraba Show. Held first weekend in March (updated Sep 2019)
  • Frost Over Barraba. Arts festival last weekend in June. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba Artisans and Farmers Market. 9AM-noon. Held 4th Saturday of the month. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 1 Upper Horton Rodeo & Campdraft, Upper Horton (37 km northwest of Barraba via B95 and Horton Road), ☏ +61 2 6724 0066. Held New Year's Eve (updated Sep 2019)
  • 2 Horton Valley Dog Trials, Upper Horton (37 km northwest from Barraba via B95 and Horton Road). Held long weekend in June. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Westpac Helicopter Bowls Charity Day, Bridge Street. Lawn bowls competition - held first Sunday in September. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba Races. Horse racing. Held fourth Sunday in September. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba Festival & Fuller Gallery Annual Exhibition. Held second weekend in November. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba Lions Club Christmas Tree. Held Christmas Eve. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 3 Bundarra Lions Club Goat Races, Bundarra Showgrounds, corner Bombelli and Oliver Streets (66 km northeast of Barraba via B95, Woodsreef Road, McIntyre Road, Gulf Creek Road, Barraba Road). First weekend in November (updated Nov 2019)

Sports

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Self-catering

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  • 1 Barraba IGA, 134 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1199. M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 8AM-12:30PM, Su 8AM-noon. Supermarket, liquor. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 2 Caltex (Barraba Food & Fuel), Corner Queen & Rodney St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1058. Daily 5:30AM-8PM. Fuel, takeaways, milk, bread, BBQ chickens, grocery, lotteries, dry-cleaning, lottery, fishing licences, disabled toilets. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 3 Caremore Pharmacy Barraba (Barraba Pharmacy & News agency), 113-115 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1091. M-F 8AM-5:30PM, Sa 8AM-noon. Newspapers, magazines, stationery, souvenirs, prescriptions, medications. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 4 Saunders Fruit and Vegetable Supplies, 83 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1253. M-F 7:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 7:30AM-noon. Fresh fruit and vegetables, local honey. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 5 Barraba Beef, 89 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1066. M-F 7:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 7:30AM-noon. Butcher. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 6 Barraba Bakery, 81 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1024. M-F 6:30AM-4:30PM, Sa 8AM-noon. Bakery. Pies, sausage rolls, cakes, sandwiches, wraps, salad bowls, cold drinks, tea, coffee, milkshakes. No gluten-free, no organic. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 7 Barraba Rural Traders (Thrifty-Link Hardware), 64-66 Alice St (on right-hand side before leaving town on Trevallyn Road), ☏ +61 2 6782 1007. M-F 8AM-5PM Sa 8:30AM-noon. Camping and outdoor supplies. Gas bottles and refills. (updated Nov 2019)

Arts and crafts

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  • 8 Fuller Gallery and Claypan, 74 Queen St. Arts and crafts gallery; homemade soups, tea, coffee available F-Su 10AM-4PM. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 9 Merlene's Fine Fibre Studio, 84 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1838. Knitting, crocheting, weaving, felting, handspun yarns, jumper, hats, some rugs and shawls. Local and exotic fibres - wool, alpaca, cashmere, mohair and llama. Hand dyed from local forest plants and natural dyes. Phone for hours (updated Nov 2019)
Barraba has two hotels, both of which also serve as restaurant and bar; the Commercial Hotel...
  • 1 Queen Street Cafe and Takeaway, 82a Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 2106. Su-W 8AM-8PM, Th 8AM-8:30PM, F Sa 8AM-9PM. Cafe food (updated Sep 2019)
  • 2 Barraba Bowling Club Chinese Restaurant, Bridge St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1402. Lunch Tu-Su noon-2PM, dinner Tu-Su 5:30-9PM. Takeaways or dine-in (updated Sep 2019)
  • 3 Shelley's Table, 121-123 Queen St (Playhouse Hotel), ☏ +61 4 8819 2256. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 4 Barraba Bakery, 81 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1024. M-F 6:30AM-4:30PM, Sa 8AM-noon. Pies, sausage rolls, cakes, sandwiches, wraps, salad bowls, cold drinks, tea, coffee, milkshakes. No gluten-free, no organic. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 5 Polkadot Coffee Room, 87 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1717. W-F 8AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-2PM, Su 9AM-1PM. Tea, coffee, iced coffee, milkshakes, cold drinks. Light meals, sweets, morning and afternoon teas. Gluten-free and lactose-free needs catered for. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 6 Poppy's Bistro - RSL, 2 Maude St, ☏ +61 2 6782 2084. Open W-M for lunch and dinner (updated Sep 2019)
  • 7 Barraba Cafe, 102 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1454. Tu-Sa 8:30AM-7:30PM, Su M 8:30AM-6:30PM. Fresh salads, wraps, burgers, pizzas, fish & chips. Milkshakes, coffee, cold drinks. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 8 Commercial Hotel, 136 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1023. Counter lunch W-Su noon-2PM, dinner W-Su 6:30-9PM. (updated Sep 2019)

Drink

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Sleep

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...and Playhouse Hotel

Hotels

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Motels

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Guesthouses

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Caravan parks

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  • 6 Barraba Caravan Park, 10-22 Bridge St (opposite Barraba Bowling Club), ☏ +61 2 6782 1818. Pets permitted (under control). Dogs must be on a lead at all times. Pets are not permitted in on-site accommodation and barbecue area/camp kitchen under any circumstances See website for rates, phone for availability. (updated Sep 2019)

Camp sites

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  • 7 Lions Park (5 km south of Barraba on Fossickers Way/B95, eastern side of the road). Toilets, barbecue, picnic tables. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 8 Ironbark Creek (18 km east of Barraba, head north from Barraba 2 km, turn east 16 km along Woodsreef Road to the creek, cross the low bridge and barbecue is on the left before the cattle grid). Barbecue. Birdwatching area - enter through gate and walk upstream. Fossicking reserve. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 9 Woodsreef Reserve (19 km east of Barraba, head north from Barraba 2 km, turn east 17 km along Woodsreef Road to the reserve). No facilities. Fossicking reserve. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 10 Glen Riddle Reserve (17 km south east of Barraba, head south from Barraba 9 km, turn east 8 km along Pera-Linton Road to the reserve). Toilets, barbecue, picnic tables. Fishing permitted - fishing licence available from Barraba Food & Fuel (updated Sep 2019)
  • 11 Split Rock Dam (41 km southeast of Barraba via B95 and Split Rock Dam Road). Boat ramp, toilets, barbecues, picnic tables. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 12 Little Creek Reserve (21 km west of Barraba, head west along Trevallyn Road 20 km, pass the Lindsay Rd turnoff, travel 500 m to the reserve on the western side of the road). Picnic tables. Toilets. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 13 Horton Falls National Park (32 km west of Barraba, head west along Trevallyn Road 20 km, take the Lindsay Rd turnoff, travel 10 km to the Horton Falls Road turnoff and follow the signs). Toilets, Picnic Tables (updated Sep 2019)
  • 14 Mount Kaputar National Park (Barraba Track) (48 km west of Barraba, head west along Trevallyn Road 20 km, take the Lindsay Rd turnoff, travel 28 km to the locked gate - permits and keys to the locked gate are available from the Barraba Cafe, 102 Queen Street.). Toilets, Picnic Tables. Permit + key: $10 + $40 refundable deposit. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba Caravan Park, 10-22 Bridge St (opposite Barraba Bowling Club), ☏ +61 2 6782 1818. See website for rates. Pets permitted (under control). Dogs must be on a lead at all times. Pets are not permitted in on-site accommodation and barbecue area/camp kitchen under any circumstances. (updated Sep 2019)

Connect

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  • 8 Telstra Air, corner Queen and Maude Sts (payphone outside the Australia Post LPO). Free wi-fi, requires Telstra Air app or log-ins. (updated Nov 2019)

Cope

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Emergency

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Fuel & mechanical

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Public telephones

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Barraba post office
  • 17 Public phone, corner of Queen and Maude St (outside Barraba Post Office). (updated Sep 2019)
  • 18 Public phone, corner of Queen and Rodney St (opposite Barraba Food & Fuel). (updated Sep 2019)

Public toilets

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  • 19 Public toilet, Queen St (opposite Barraba Pharmacy & Newsagency, at pedestrian crossing). 24 hours. Disabled access. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 20 Public toilet, Queen St (in Rotary Park, between Landmark and RSL Memorial Hall. Also accessible around the corner in Savoy Street). 24 hours (updated Sep 2019)

Banks

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  • 21 Regional Australia Bank, 125 Queen St. Tu Th 10AM-3PM. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 22 National Australia Bank, 129 Queen St. M-Th 9:30AM-4:30PM, F 9:30AM-5PM, closed for lunch 12:30-1:30PM. No ATM - nearest are across the street at Barraba IGA (24 hours) and the Commercial Hotel (updated Sep 2019)
  • 23 Westpac Bank Agency - Landmark (Landmark/Harts Rural Agencies), 137 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6872 1007. M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 8:30AM-noon. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 24 Commonwealth Bank Agency - Australia Post (Australia Post), 120 Queen St, ☏ +61 2 6782 1208. M-F 9AM-5PM. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba IGA, 134 Queen St. 24 hours. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Commercial Hotel, 136 Queen St. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba RSL & Recreational Club, 2 Maude St. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Barraba Food & Fuel, Corner Queen & Rodney St. (updated Sep 2019)

Services

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Go next

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  • Bingara - north of Barraba: 62 km via B95 (northbound) (42 min)
  • Warialda - north of Barraba: 106 km via B95 (northbound), continue through Bingara (1 hr 15 min)
  • Yetman - north of Barraba: 185 km via B95 (northbound), Bingara, Warialda, Warialda Road/B95 (2 hr 3 min)
  • Bundarra - northeast of Barraba: 68 km via B95 (northbound), turn right onto Woodsreef Road, pass Adams Lookout on the right, turn left onto Macintyre Road, turn right onto Gulf Creek Road, turn left onto Bundarra Road, pass the turn-off to Bonnay-Linton road on the right and continue ahead as Barraba Road, at Bundarra continue ahead around the bend to the right as Oliver Street (58 min)
  • Tingha - northeast of Barraba: 104 km via B95 (northbound), turn right onto Woodsreef Road, pass Adams Lookout on the right, turn Left onto Macintyre Road, turn right onto Gulf Creek Road, turn left onto Bundarra Road, pass the turn-off to Bonnay-Linton road on the right and continue ahead as Barraba Road, at Bundarra continue ahead around the bend to the right as Oliver Street, in Bundarra turn left onto Bendemeer Street/Thunderbolts Way, turn right onto Howell Road (1 hr 24 min)
  • Inverell - northeast of Barraba: 136 km via B95 (northbound), through Bingara, turn right onto Delungra Road, turn right onto Delungra Bypass Road, turn right onto Gwydir Highway (1 hr 33 min); 153 km via B95 (northbound), through Bingara, turn right onto Copeton Dam Road, pass Copeton Dam on the right, turn right onto Gwydir Highway (1hr 53 min); 114 km via B95 (northbound), turn right onto Woodsreef Road, pass Adams Lookout on the right, turn left into Macintyre Road, turn right onto Gulf Creek Road, turn left onto Bundarra Road, in Bundarra turn left onto Thunderbolts Way, pass through Gilgai (1 hr 32 min)
  • Glen Innes - northeast of Barraba: 205 km via Fossickers Way/B95 (northbound), Bingara, turn right onto Delungra Road, pass the Myall Creek Memorial site on the left, continue straight ahead on the Bingara Road, turn right onto Inverell Street/Gwydir Highway at Delungra, continue through Inverell, continue on the Gwydir Highway (2 hr 31 min)
  • Armidale - east of Barraba: 146 km via B95 (northbound), turn right onto Woodsreef Road, pass Adams Lookout on the right, turn left onto Macintyre Road, turn right onto Gulf Creek Road, turn left onto Bundarra Road, in Bundarra turn right onto Thunderbolts Way, turn right onto Bundarra Road, turn right onto Miller Street, turn left onto Kentucky Street/Uralla Road/B78 (1 hr 52 min)
  • Manilla - south of Barraba: 47 km via B95 (southbound) (33 min)
  • Tamworth - south of Barraba: 92 km via B95 (southbound) through Manilla (1hr 9 min)
  • Gunnedah - southwest of Barraba: 92 km via B95 (southbound), turn right onto Longarm Road, pass the Hobden Road turn-off on the left and continue ahead as Kelvin Road, cross the Namoi River Bridge (1 hr 18 min); 117 km via B95 (southbound), in Manilla turn right into Market Street then left into River Street, pass the Manilla Showgrounds on the right and continue ahead as Rushes Creek Road, pass Keepit Dam on the right, turn right onto the Oxley Highway/B56, turn right at the roundabout onto the Kamilaroi Highway (1 hr 25 min)
  • Boggabri - southwest of Barraba: 92 km via Fossickers Way/B95 (southbound), turn right into Longarm Road, pass the Hobden Road turn-off on the left and continue ahead as Kelvin Road, turn right onto Rangari Road, cross the Namoi River bridge (1 hr 13 min)
  • Narrabri - west of Barraba: 129 km via Fossickers Way/B95 (northbound), turn left onto Horton Road at Cobbadah, pass through Uper Horton and cross the Horton River bridge, turn left onto the Killarney Gap Road, continue through twisty, turning, hair-pin bend section passing Sawn Rocks on the left, turn left onto the Newell Highway/A39 (1 hr 39 min)
  • Moree - northwest of Barraba: 162 km via B95 (northbound), in Bingara turn left onto Cunningham Street then right onto West Street/Gwydir Terrace then turn left onto Herbert Street/Elcombe Road, continue on Elcombe Road over the Horton River bridge, turn left onto the Gwydir Highway and continue through Gravesend, pass Biniguy on the left, pass the Terry Hie Hie Road turn-off on the left, (1 hr 51 min); 145 km via Fossickers Way/B95 (northbound), turn left onto Horton Road at Cobbadah, pass through Uper Horton and cross the Horton River bridge, turn right onto Terry Hie Hie Road, turn left onto Gwydir Highway (1 hr 56 min)
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