town in New South Wales, Australia

Moree is a large town (population 9,311 in 2016) on the banks of the Mehi River in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.

Understand edit

 
Corner of Heber Street and Balo Street, the main streets

The Weraeria and Kamilaroi people are the indigenous peoples of the Moree district. The European explorer Major Thomas Mitchell went to the district in 1832, and squatters soon followed. The name of the town comes from the indigenous word for either 'long waterhole' or 'rising sun'. Cotton is one of the main industries of the district, established in the early 1960s. Moree is known for its artesian hot-spring baths, and is a popular stop-over for travellers on their way to Lightning Ridge and Bourke. Moree is the main centre of the Moree Plains Shire Local Government Area.

Until the 1960s, the town was strictly segregated, with Aboriginals not allowed to enter pubs or clubs, use the swimming pool, or walk on the sidewalk. In 1965, members of the Freedom Ride tried to gain entry to the pool, leading to riots and international news coverage. The ban was repealed shortly after.

Visitor information centre edit

Get in edit

 
Map of Moree (New South Wales)

By car edit

Moree is at the intersection of the Newell Highway (A39), the Gwydir Highway (B76), and the Carnarvon Highway.

Moree is 120 km south-east of Mungindi via the Carnarvon Highway.

Moree is 115 km south-west of Boggabilla and 124 km south-west of Goondiwindi (Queensland) via the Newell Highway, and it is 106 km north of Narrabri via the Newell Highway.

Moree is 141 km west of Inverell via the Gwydir Highway, and it is 214 km north-east of Walgett via the Gwydir Highway, passing through Collarenebri.

Moree is 273 km north-west of Tamworth via the B95 through Manilla, Barraba, Bingara, turn left onto the Gwydir Highway (B76) just before Warialda; or 274 km north-west from Tamworth via the Oxley Highway (B56), turn right onto the Kamilaroi Highway (B56), continue through Gunnedah on the Kamilaroi Highway (B51), Boggabri, turn right at the roundabout onto the Newell Highway (A39), through Narrabri and continue on the Newell Highway.

Moree is 266 km north-west of Armidale via Bundarra Road, turn right onto Thunderbolts Way, through Bundarra, through Gilgai, turn left onto the Gwydir Highway (B76), continue through Inverell on the Gwydir Highway.

Driver rest areas edit

 
Moree Community Library and War Memorial Hall

From Narrabri edit

  • 2 Edgeroi Park, Newell Highway, 27 km north of Narrabri (left hand side, next to disused petrol station). Light vehicle access. Playground. Shelter. Emergency phone. Litter bins. No toilets.
  • 3 Woolabrar Rest Area, Newell Highway, 49.3 km north of Narrabri (left hand side, 1.5 km north of Bellata). Light vehicle access and heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets - the nearest public toilets are back at the BP truckstop in Bellata
  • 4 Tookey Creek Rest Area, Newell Highway, 53.1 km north of Narrabri (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Toilets. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins.
  • 5 Gurley Parking Area, Newell Highway, 68.3 km north of Narrabri (right hand side, opposite the post office.). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets - no public toilets in Gurley
  • 6 Tycannah Rest Area - northbound, Newell Highway, 84.7 km north of Narrabri (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. Wheelchair accessible. No toilets.
  • 7 Tycannah Rest Area - southbound, Newell Highway, 16.4 km south of Moree (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. Wheelchair accessible. No toilets.

From Collarenabri edit

  • 8 Gwydir Highway, 48.4 km east of Collarenabri (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Toilets. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins.
  • 9 Gwydir Highway, 90.2 km east of Collarenabri (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Toilets. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins.

From Boggabilla edit

  • 10 North Star Road Rest Area, Newell Highway, 30.4 km south-west of Boggabilla (left hand side, at the intersection with I B Bore Road). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Toilets. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins.
  • 11 before Mungle Creek, Newell Highway, 31.5 km south-west of Boggabilla (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Shelter. Litter bins.
  • 12 Kiga Bore Rest Area - southbound, Newell Highway, 59.3 km south-west of Boggabilla (left hand side in Taiga Lane). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets.
  • 13 Kiga Bore Rest Area - northbound, Newell Highway, 56 km north-east of Moree (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets.
  • 14 Newell Highway, 74.3 km south-west of Boggabilla (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets.
  • 15 Gwydir River Parking Area, Newell Highway, 105 km south-west of Boggabilla (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets.
  • 16 Boolooroo Rest Area, Newell Highway, 111 km south-west of Boggabilla (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets.
  • 17 Webb Park Oval, Boggabilla Rd (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. Toilets.

By coach (bus) edit

 
Moree Court House

Grafton to Moree edit

A NSW Trainlink coach service runs between Grafton and Moree. Coaches stop at the Moree Train Station in Gosport Street

The eastbound service (Route 142) departs Moree M W F at 10:55AM, arrives at Inverell at 12:55PM and departs at 1:40PM, arrives at Glen Innes at 2:36PM, and arrives at Grafton at 4:40PM. The westbound service (Route 141) departs Grafton Tu Th Sa at 10:20AM, arrives at Glen Innes at 12:25PM, arrives at Inverell at 1:15PM and departs 2:15PM, and arrives at Moree at 4:10PM. Note the alternating direction of travel on alternating days, and no services on a Sunday

A map and timetable can be downloaded here

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

Bookings and stops edit
  • NSW Trainlink - regular bookings, +61 13 22 32. Daily 7AM-10PM.
  • NSW Trainlink - multi-trip and Discovery Pass, +61 13 22 32. Daily 7AM-10PM.
  • 18 Inverell - coach stop (Inverell Transit Centre and Inverell Visitor Information Centre), 11/31 Campbell Street.
  • 19 Inverell - bookings (Windsong Travel), 45 Byron Street (between Subway and Imperial Guest Rooms), +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.
  • 20 Grafton (Railway Station), 23 Through Street, South Grafton (corner Through Street and Crisp Avenue, South Grafton), +61 13 22 32. M-F 4AM-9PM, 9:30PM-1:30AM Sa Su Public holidays 4AM-noon, 1:30-9PM, 9:30PM-1:30AM.
  • 21 Grafton (Grafton Travel Agency), 48 Prince St (next to Grafton Fast Photos), +61 2 6642 3777. M-F 8:45AM-5PM, Sa 8:45AM-noon. The coach does not stop here - it stops at the railway station.
  • 22 Moree - coach stop (to/from Grafton) and bookings (Railway Station), Gosport St, +61 2 6750 7161. M-F 7AM-11AM. Parking in Gosport Street (cross over Newell Highway to get to the station) or directly behind the station in Morton Street.
  • 23 M & G Travel, 66 Balo St, +61 2 6752 3055. M-F 9AM-5PM. The coach does not stop here - it stops at the railway station.

Inverell to Moree via Goondiwindi edit

As of Mar 2021, Transport NSW are trialling a route (Route 499) between Inverell and Moree via Goondiwindi.

This coach departs Inverell F only at 4PM, arrives at Goondiwindi at 7:10 PM, and arrives at Moree at 8:50PM. This coach departs Moree F only at 5:40AM, arrives at Goondiwindi at 7:18AM, and arrives at Inverell at 11AM. Seats for this service can only be booked by phoning Reynolds and Fogarty directly.

Coach stops edit

  • 24 Inverell - coach stop (Inverell Transit Centre), 11/31 Campbell Street.
  • 25 Goondiwindi, 5 McLean Street (at the tourist information centre). Corner of McLean Street and Bowen Street
  • 26 Moree - coach stop (to/from Inverell and Goondiwindi), corner of Auburn Street and Roslyn Lane (behind Coles).

Brisbane to Moree edit

Crisps Coaches run between Brisbane and Moree. Bookings are required - phone or use the website to secure your seat.

Note that the times given are Australian Eastern Standard Time/Queensland Time (GMT+10). From the first Su in Oct to the first Su in Apr New South Wales is on Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (GMT+11), so adjust arrival/departure times for stops in New South Wales by adding 1 hour.

Also note that services may be adjusted or cancelled at little or no notice due to COVID-19 lockdowns, natural disasters, or changes in operations, so please confirm with Crisp's before departure.

Outbound coaches depart Brisbane M and F 10:45AM from the long-distance bus station in Parkland Crescent (outside Platform 10 at Roma Street Railway Station) and arrive at Moree at the Moree Visitors Information Centre 5:45PM.

Inbound coaches depart Moree from the Moree Visitors Information Centre M and F 7:30AM and arrive at Brisbane at the long-distance bus station in Parkland Crescent (outside Platform 10 at Roma Street Railway Station) 2:30PM.

By train edit

 
Moree Railway Station

Sydney to Moree edit

Trains run from Sydney to Moree daily (Route 243), departing Central Station in Sydney at 9:30AM, arriving at Werris Creek at 14:57PM, and arriving at Moree at 6PM.

The train departs Moree daily (Route 244) at 8:05AM, arriving at Werris Creek at 11:05AM, and arriving at Central Station in Sydney at 4:39PM.

Moree to Tamworth and Armidale via Werris Creek edit

It is possible to change trains at Werris Creek for services to Tamworth and Armidale, however bookings are not available from Werris Creek Railway Station itself, so reservations need to be made long before departure. The service (Route 223) departs Werris Creek daily at 2:57PM, arrives at Tamworth at 3:37PM, and arrives at Armidale at 5:35PM. The service (Route 224) departs Armidale at 8:19AM, arrives at Tamworth at 10:06AM, and arrives at Werris Creek at 11:07AM before continuing on to Sydney.

A timetable and map can be downloaded here. Bookings are essential.

Bookings and railway stations edit

By plane edit

Moree is served by Moree Regional Airport. The airport does have some scheduled services by QantasLink but mainly provides general aviation facilities, maintenance and support for agricultural aviation in the local area. There are no ticketing facilities at the airport, but bookings can be made 1 hour before departure at the M & G Travel agency in Balo Street. Check-in time is 1 hour before departure. A taxi costs approximately $16 to the town centre, and car rental agencies are a short walk from the terminal.

Get around edit

A private vehicle is the most practical way of getting around Moree and to explore the district.

The nearest car rental agencies are at the airport.

By coach edit

There are three coaches per week in each direction running from the station to the town centre. Coaches are operated by NSW TrainLink.

By taxi edit

See edit

 
Moree Lands Office (land titles)

In and near town edit

  • 1 Bank Art Museum (BAMM), 25 Frome Street (corner of Frome Street and Heber Street), +61 2 6757 3320, . M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-1PM. BAMM has a changing program of touring and collection exhibitions. The art museum supports contemporary Australian artists, and it has an extensive collection of art by Aboriginal artists, one of the most extensive collections in regional New South Wales. Gifts and souvenirs available.
  • 2 Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre, corner of Balo Street and Albert Street, +61 2 6757 3238, . Phone for hours. One of the largest collections of family history records and photographs of Aboriginal people, used to trace ancestors and long-lost relatives, and houses over 110,000 genealogies of families, records of Aboriginal ex-servicemen, artefacts, art and over 15,000 photographs. Discover local history and Aboriginal history, attend cultural awareness workshops and language programs. The centre provides valuable information on the Kamilaroi people and history of Moree.
  • 3 Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (Moree Hot Springs), 20 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Gosport Street), +61 2 6752 2272. M-F 6AM-8PM Sa Su 7AM-7PM. Artesian spas. Olympic pool. Waterslide. Children's waterpark. Gym. Wellness and Day Spa. Cafe. Closed for 1 week in July or August for maintenance. See fees here.
  • 4 Moree Botanic Gardens, 67 Alice Street (near the Moree Visitors Information Centre). A series of parks starting from the Moree Visitors Information Centre (information leaflet available), following the bank of the Mehi River. Look for the traditionally carved trees of the Kamilaroi people.
  • 5 Sisters Under the Skin, 207 Balo street (next to Yaamaganu Centre and Cafe Gali), +61 432 668 338, . M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-3PM. Sisters Under the Skin is a collaborative workspace & showroom for local women's art, designs & handmade products. Located in a beauty salon.
  • 6 The Mehi Gallery, 22 Frome Street (behind the Moree TAFE (Technical And Further Education college)), +61 2 6752 0336. Closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.. The gallery runs in partnership with TAFE NSW, New England Institute, Moree Campus and offers visitors an experience of Aboriginal art. There is also the opportunity to meet and greet the local artists.
  • 7 The Moree Gallery, The Max Centre, 30 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Balo Street), +61 2 6752 3927, . M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-12:30PM. The Moree Gallery is an established destination gallery, it exhibits contemporary, emerging and mid-career Australian artists and ceramicists with 4 major shows each year.
  • 8 Yaama Ganu Gallery and Cafe Gali, 211 Balo Street (next to Woolworths Caltex), +61 2 6794 3280, . M-F 8AM-3PM, Sa 8AM-12:30PM. A not-for-profit Aboriginal Art gallery with a cafe.

Out of town edit

 
Mehi River weir

North edit

  • 9 Club Hotel (Garah Hotel), Railway Parade, Garah (51 km north of Moree via the Carnarvon Highway (northbound), through Ashley), +61 432 537 717. A pleasant little hotel in the bush. Pub fare. Accommodation available; phone for rates and availability. Likely to be booked out during the Talmoi Picnic Races (horseracing) in June

East edit

  • 10 Golden Grain Hotel (Pally Pub), 59 Bingera Street, Pallamallawa (33 km east of Moree via the Gwydir Highway/B76 (eastbound), turn left into Grattai Road, cross the Gwydir River bridge; across the road from the Pally Store (convenience store)), +61 2 6754 9236. A bush pub in the tidy village of Pallamallawa. Pub fare, accommodation available - phone for rates and availability
  • 11 Pally Cafe, 68 Bingera Street, Pallamallawa (33 km east of Moree via the Gwydir Highway (eastbound), turn left onto Grattai Road, cross the Mehi River bridge, cafe is on the right at the corner of River Street and Bingera Street, opposite the Golden Grain Hotel/Pally Pub), +61 2 6754 9653. Fine cafe fare, suitable for picnics along the Mehi River
  • 12 Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area (Terry Hie Hie Community Conservation Area Zone 2 - Aboriginal Culture), Terry Hie Hie (51 km south-east of Moree via Gwydir Highway/B76 (eastbound), turn right into Terry Hie Hie 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, 2½-3½ hr), 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.

South edit

  • 13 Royal Hotel Gurley, Lot 111 Newell Highway, Gurley (33 km south of Moree via the Newell Highway (southbound), corner of Newell Highway and Millie Street), +61 2 6754 6825. A pleasant bush hotel between Moree and Narrabri. Pub fare. Accommodation available - phone for rates and availability

West edit

  • 14 Bullarah Bush Cafe, 6905 Gwydir Highway, Bullarah (69 km west of Moree via the Gwydir Highway/B76 (westbound), on the left hand side), +61 2 6792 7300. Tu-Th 8AM-8PM, F Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 8AM-8PM. A remote cafe between Moree and Collarenabri. Cafe fare.
  • 15 Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area (Waterbird Lagoon bird hide) (63 km north-west of Moree via the Gwydir Highway/B76 (westbound), turn right onto Watercourse Road, 3 km to picnic area; four-wheel drive vehicles preferred, may not be reached after wet weather), +61 2 6792 7300, . M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM. A must for birdwatchers to see rare birdlife. Carpark, and picnic tables.

Do edit

 
Moree Race Club (horse racing)
  • Cotton Farm, Cotton Gin, and Town Tour (O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours), +61 427 542 167, . 3-hour tour during the cotton harvesting season. Tour around one of the many cotton farms where the cotton is picked and packed into modules/bales ready for transportation to the Cotton Gin. The Cotton Gin is where you can see the raw cotton being cleaned and the seed removed and packaged for export. This tour also includes courtesy pick up and return from the accommodation and a town familiarisation tour. $30 adults, $20 children under 14 years.
  • Guided Art Deco and History Walking Tour, Moree Visitors Iinformation Centre, +61 2 6757 3350. With a history steeped in exquisite Art Deco architecture, Moree's main street presents restored heritage listed buildings influenced by American, Egyptian, Greek, and Spanish designs. Learn about some of the major events in the history of Moree, stories of early pioneers and some of the influential people in its history. Dress comfortably and appropriately - walkers ought to wear comfortable shoes, wear a hat, apply sunscreen and bring a bottle of drinking water. The tour is not available due to Covid-19 restrictions; phone for enquiries.
  • Lightning Ridge Tour (O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours) (222 km west of Moree via Collarenabri), +61 427 542 167, . Full day tour, seasonal. Lightning Ridge is famous for black opals it is recognised worldwide as the largest source of quality opals. Explore the various mines, opal fields, with the opportunity purchase some opals. The tour includes pickup and drop off to the accommodation and morning tea at Collarenebri. Lunch, other attractions, souvenirs and underground tours like the Chamber of the Black Hand are not included in tour price. $70 adults, $50 children under 14 years.
  • Moree Art Trails. Showcasing a collaboration of art galleries and murals in Moree's CBD & business precincts. See the Moree Visitor Information Centre or download a map here.
  • Pecan Farm and Town tour (O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours), +61 427 542 167, . 3 hour tour. Featuring Stahmann's Pecan Nut Farm, the largest and most productive pecan nut plantation in the Southern Hemisphere (access is strictly by guided tour). Pecan nut taste-testing in the morning, followed by a town tour featuring some of Moree's favorite historical buildings. Tour includes courtesy pickup and return service to the accommodation and a morning tea under pecan trees. $30 adults, $20 children under 14 years.
  • Self guided driving tour. Explore the Moree Plains region on a self-guided driving tour - many locations are beautiful natural sites with picnic spots. A booklet of local self-guided driving tours is available from the Moree Visitor Information Centre, along with information on road accessibility as well. The booklet can also be downloaded here.
  • Self guided heritage walk. This relaxing walk covers 14 of Moree's historical buildings in the CBD area of the town. A booklet is available from the Moree Visitors Information Centre or can be downloaded here.

Events edit

 
Mehi River bridge
  • 1 Jellicoe Markets (Moree Markets), Jelicoe Park (corner of Gwydir Highway/Alice Street and Warialda Street, behind the Moree Visitors Information Centre). Held first Su of the month excepting Jan. Local markets - local craft and jewellery, plants and homewares, poultry, food sampling, fresh produce. Children’s activities, places to buy coffee and breakfast. Often there is local entertainment and music.
  • 2 Mallawa Amateur Picnic Races, Mallawa Race Track, Mallawa Road, Mallawa (74 km south-west of Moree via Gwydir Highway/B76 (westbound), turn left into Telleraga Road, turn right into Mallawa Road and continue past the school, continue through the intersections with Coombah Road on the right and Clarendon Road on the left, racetrack is the next left), +61 2 6757 3350. Held in June. Annual amateur horse racing. Bring a picnic lunch, racing starting at 1PM. Bbar facilities and live entertainment until 10PM. ATM facilities available on the day.Event to be confirmed - depends on Covid-19 restrictions. Phone to enquire.
  • Moree Moon Festival, +61 2 6757 3350. September or October. The Moon Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese people of Moree. The festival is held on the night of the full moon between early September and October.
  • 3 Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival, Moree Secondary College - Albert Street Campus (cnr of Albert St & Frome St), . Held in May. Celebrity chefs, kids' entertainment, Blokes on the BBQ competition, producer exhibits, live entertainment. $2 per person.
  • 4 Moree Picnic Races, Moree Racecourse, +61 2 6752 4763, . Held in June. Annual horse racing. A six-race meet followed by a marquee dinner dance at the racecourse.
  • 5 Moree Show, Moree Showground (corner of Warialda Street and McElhone Street). Held in April. Annual fair: rides, food, entertainment, exhibitions.
  • 6 Talmoi Picnic Races, Boomi Street, Garah (53 km north of Moree via the Carnarvon Highway - in Garah turn left (last street on the left) into Boomi Street), +61 2 6757 3350. Held in June. Annual horse racing. The final leg of the Golden Triangle Bush Races, one of Australia's oldest picnic race meetings. A fun family day out. Event to be confirmed - depends upon Covid-19 restrictions. Phone to enquire.

Sports edit

  • 7 Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (Moree Hot Springs), 20 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Gosport Street), +61 2 6752 2272. M-F 6AM-8PM, Sa Su 7AM-7PM. Artesian spas. Olympic pool. Waterslide. Children's waterpark. Gym. Wellness and Day Spa. Cafe. Closed for 1 week in July or August for maintenance. See fees here.
  • 8 Moree Golf Club, 2 Greenbah Road (on the Gwydir Highway, on the left heading westbound, near A C Thomson and Son Plumbing Supplies), +61 2 6752 1405, . 18 hole, par 72 championship Golf Course. Club house. Pro shop. Golf carts. Chinese restaurant - see Eat.
  • 9 Moree Services Club, 3 Albert Street (Albert Street eastbound, over the Mehi River bridge), +61 2 6752 1566, . M 10AM-10PM, Tu 10AM-10:30PM, W 10AM-11PM, Th 10AM-11:30PM, F Sa 10AM-12:30AM, Su 10AM-9PM. Lawn bowls. Restaurant - see Eat.
  • 10 Moree Tennis Club, Endeavour Lane (corner of Albert Street and Endeavour Lane), +61 2 6752 6124, . Tennis. Phone for rates for court hire - bookings essential.

Buy edit

Self catering edit

  • 1 Coles, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street (corner of Balo Street and Gwydir Street), +61 2 6752 3877. M-Sa 6AM-10PM, Su 8AM-8PM. Supermarket. Parking is at the rear in Auburn Street off Gwydir Street
  • 2 Woolworths, 215 Balo Street (near Yaamaganu Centre and Cafe Gali), +61 2 6751 3300. M-Sa 7AM-9PM, Su 8AM-8PM. Supermarket.
  • 3 Greenbah Store, 33 Greenbah Road (opposite the Moree Golf Club), +61 2 6752 3004. M-F 4:30AM-6:30PM, Sa 4:30AM-5:30PM, Su 6AM-5PM. Convenience store. Takeaways.
  • 4 Amaroo Store, 100 Amaroo Drive (corner of Amaroo Drive and Boston Street), +61 2 6752 2738. M-F 5:30AM-8PM, Sa 6AM-8PM, Su 7AM-8PM. Convenience store. Takeaways.
  • Faulkner's Newsagency, 337 Gosport Street (Opposite the Moree Railway Station, near the Victoria Hotel), +61 2 6752 1196. Newsagent - magazines, stationery, NSW Lottery agent. Stock up here on reading material before departing on the train.
  • 5 South Moree Butchery, 383 Frome Street, +61 2 6752 3166. M-F 5AM-6PM, Sa 5AM-1PM. Butchers.
  • 6 Reado's Meats, 141 Heber Street (corner Heber Street (Gwydir Highway westbound) and Belgravia Street). M-F 6AM-6PM, Sa 6AM-1PM. Butchers.
  • 7 Moree Bakehouse, 98 Heber Street (next to the My Store antique shop), +61 2 6752 1500, . M-F 6AM-4:45PM. Bakery
  • 8 Annie's Bakery, 26 Alice Street (corner of Alice Street and Warialda Street), +61 2 6751 1284. M-F 5AM-5PM, Sa 5AM-2PM. Bakery
  • Balo Square Bakery, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street, +61 2 6752 6933. M-F 6AM-4:45PM, Sa 6:30AM-1:30PM. Bakery
  • 9 Hardman Outdoors (O'Briens Glass), 435 Frome Street (corner of Frome Street and Banksia Way), +61 2 6752 1066. M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa 8AM-noon. Camping gear. Fishing gear. Water-skiing gear. Boating gear. Hunting gear. Hiking gear. Kayaking gear. Gas bottles.
  • BWS Moree, 215 Balo Street (near Woolworths), +61 2 6751 3303. M-Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 10AM-7PM. Liquor store.
  • The Bottle-O (Amaroo Tavern), Amaroo Drive, +61 2 6752 4911. Daily 10AM-10PM. Liquor store.
  • Liquorland, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street, +61 2 9883 0591. M-Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 10AM-6PM. Liquor store.
  • Bottlemart (Post Office Hotel), 33 Frome Street, +61 22 6752 1219. Liquor store.

Eat edit

Restaurants edit

  • 1 Ameroo Tavern, Amaroo Drive (corner of Manilla Street and Strafford Street), +61 2 6752 4911, . Home of The Big Plane, a C47 Dakota aircraft delivered to the Royal Australian Airforce in 1945, was serving with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force until 1992. Bistro, takeaway.
  • Dragon Phoenix Restaurant (Dragon Phoenix Resort), 361 Frome Street (next to KFC), +61 2 6752 4444. Daily 5-10PM. Chinese cuisine. Steaks. Takeaways. See website for dine-in menu and takeaway menu.
  • Hot Woks Bistro (Moree Services Club), 3 Albert Street, +61 2 6751 1628. Daily lunch noon-2PM, dinner 6-9PM. Bistro fare
  • 2 Maslina Bar and Grill, 296-298 Warialda Street (opposite Jellicoe Park, near the Moree Visitors Information Centre), +61 2 6751 1307. Dinner M-Sa 5:30PM-8:30PM, lunch Th-Sa by prior reservation only. Grills, alcohol. Takeaways available for dinner. Enquire about dietary requirements.
  • 3 Moree Thai Cuisine, 1/52 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Frome Street), +61 2 6752 2992. M-F lunch 11AM-2PM, dinner 5-10PM; Sa Su dinner 5-10PM. Thai cuisine.
  • 4 New Bo Wa Restaurant, 358 Frome Street, +61 2 6752 3280, . Tu-Th lunch 11AM-2PM, dinner 5-9PM; F Sa lunch 11AM-2PM, dinner 5-10PM; Su dinner 5-9PM. Chinese (Cantonese) cuisine.
  • 5 Tandoori Bites, 98 Balo Street, +61 2 6752 3522, . Daily 5-9PM. North Indian cuisine - reservations essential.
  • The Ma Ma Chim Restaurant (Moree Golf Club), 2 Greenbah Road, +61 2 6752 4034. Tu dinner 5-8:30PM; W lunch 11:30AM-2PM, dinner 5-8:30PM; Th 11:30AM-2:30PM; F Sa lunch 11:30AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-9:30PM; Su 11:30AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-8PM. Thai and Australian cuisine. Dine-in and takeaway.
  • 6 Thub Thim Thai Moree, 2/46 Adelaide Street (corner of Adelaide Street and Frome Street), +61 2 6751 1220. Daily 5-9PM. Thai and Asian cuisine.

Cafes edit

  • 7 Cafe Omega, 145 Balo Street (in the Liljune House building), +61 2 6751 1300. M-F 7:30AM-4:30PM, Sa 7:30AM-2:30PM, Su 7AM-2PM. Cafe fare.
  • 8 Deluxe Cafe, 347 Frome Street (next to Harley Davidson motorcycle dealership), +61 418 487 868. M-F 6AM-1PM, Sa 8AM-noon. Coffee shop and cold drinks. Takeaway and pick-up. Free delivery within town.
  • 9 Fishabout, 308 Frome Street (next to Repco), +61 2 6752 6633. M-Sa 8:30AM-7:30PM. Fish and chips, fast food. Takeaways.
  • 10 Relaxing Cafe, 6/75 Heber Street (opposite the Suncorp Bank), +61 2 6752 1118. M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 7AM-1PM. Cafe fare.

Fast food edit

  • 11 Magic Noodles, 46 Adelaide Street (corner of Adelaide Street and Frome Street), +61 2 6752 3710. Tu-Su 11AM-9PM. Asian noodles.
  • Michael's Takeaways, 339 Warialda Street, Suite B (at the Baths Motel), +61 2 6752 2356. M lunch 9AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-8PM; W-Sa lunch 9AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-8PM; Su lunch 10AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-8PM. Fish and chips. Burgers. Fast food.
  • 12 Racecourse Takeaways, 3 Boggabri Road (opposite the Moree Racecourse, near the intersection with the Carnarvon Highway), +61 2 67523990. M Tu 6AM-8PM, W-F 6AM-9PM, Sa 7AM-8PM, Su 8AM-6PM. Takeaways. A very popular place with long-distance truck drivers.
  • Sunshine Kebabs, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street (corner of Balo Street and Gwydir Street, near Coles), +61 2 426 902 956. M-Sa 9AM-4:45PM, Su 10AM-3PM. Doner kebabs.

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Sleep edit

Hotels edit

  • Victoria Hotel (Vic Hotel), 337 Gosport Street (corner of Gosport Street and Anne Street, opposite the railway station), +61 2 6752 5177. Phone for rates and availability.
  • Post Office Hotel, 33 Frome Street (opposite the court house), +61 2 6752 1219. Phone for rates and availability.
  • Royal Hotel, 54 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Auburn Street), +61 2 6752 2266. Phone for rates and availability.

Motels edit

  • 1 Albert Motel, corner of Albert Street and Morton Street (near Moree Services Club), +61 2 6751 1040, . Free WiFi internet. Foxtel cable TV. Guest laundry. Outdoor saltwater swimming pool. Room service breakfast. Charge-back available from Moree Services Club to the motel. Dry-cleaning service. Barbecue facilities for guests. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Phone or see website for rates and availability.
  • 2 Alexander Motor Inn, 62 Alice Street (opposite the Moree Visitors Information Centre), +61 2 6752 4222, . Check-in: Reception open 7AM-9PM, check-out: noon. In-room dinner service. NBN Wireless internet. Boardroom meeting facilities. Continental breakfast. Free Parking. Pool side area. Barbeque. See website for rates.
  • 3 Angels Rest Motel, 329 Warialda Street (behind the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre), +61 2 6751 1347, . Digital television. Free WiFi internet. Each room has its own full kitchen, bathroom, and air conditioning. Pet-friendly option (phone in advance). Secure off-street parking outside each room. Barbecue area. Guest laundry. Non-smoking rooms. Tea and coffee facilities. Phone for rates and availability.
  • 4 Artesian Spa Motel, 2 Boggabilla Road (near the Moree Race Club), +61 2 6752 2466, . Rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, cable television. Free WiFi. Free parking. 3 pools - one saltwater, 2 artesian. Barbecue facilities. On-site Artesian Gardens Licenced Restaurant.
  • 5 Baths Motel Moree, 339 Warialda Street, +61 2 6752 5155. Short walk to Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. Free parking. Free WiFi. Shuttle bus service to railway station and airport. Convenience store and Michael's Takeaways on-site. Electric-vehicle charging station. Barbecue facilities. Laundry service. Rooms have air conditioning, kitchenette, refrigerator, electric blankets, 32" TV, ensuite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities. Phone for rates and availability.
  • 6 Burke & Wills Motor Inn, 2 Mungindi Road (opposite the Moree Race Club), +61 2 6752 3377. Rooms have air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, television, private en suite with shower and toilet, hair dryer and complimentary toiletaries. Free WiFi. Free parking. 20 metre lap pool. Barbecue facility. On-site Explorers Restaurant. Phone or see website for rates and availability.
  • 7 Econo Lodge Moree Spa Motor Inn, 21 Alice Street (corner of Alice Street and Gosport Street - entrance in Gosport Street), +61 2 6752 3455, . Non-smoking rooms. Free Wifi. Air conditioning. Guest laundry. Barbecue facilities. 200 m from Moree Railway Station. Courtesy pick-up from the railway station and from the Moree Regional Airport if advised at time of booking. In-room breakfasts. Phone or see website for rates and availability.
  • 8 Golden Harvest Motor Inn (near New Bo Wa Chinese Restaurant), +61 2 6752 2200, . Pool with towel service. Barbecue area. Short walk to artesian pools. Tour desk. 24 hour safe deposit box. Airport shuttle. Car rental assistance. Car wash. Dry cleaning. Guest laundry. Free off-street parking. Breakfast room service. Phone or see website for rates and availability.
  • 9 Grand Baths Motel (iGrand Motel), 345 Warialda Street, +61 2 6752 6522, . Rooms have air conditiong, ensuite bathroom, free WiFi, on-site parking, fully equipped kitchen, mini fridge, TV. Free shuttle for airport, tours available. Short walk to Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre.
  • 10 Maria Motel, 34 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Warialda Street, opposite the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre), +61 2 6752 1427, . All rooms are non-smoking. Free internet access. Complimentary airport and train station transfers. Self-service guest laundry. Barbecue areas. Communal kitchen area, rooms have kitchenettes. Closest accommodation to the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (hot springs). Phone or see website for rates and availability.
  • 11 Molika Springs Motel, 314 Warialda Street, +61 2 6752 7066. 10 self-contained units, all non-smoking. Rooms have air conditioning, digital TV, hairdryers, ironing facilities, internet access, barbecue area, guest laundry, undercover car parking. Phone for rates and availability.
  • 12 Moree Lodge Motel, 296-298 Warialda Street (next to Masalina Bar and Grill, opposite Jellicoe Park), +61 2 6752 4504. Phone for rates and availability.
  • 13 Spa Village Travel Inn, 304 Warialda Street, +61 2 6752 4033. Free WiFi. Secure off-street parking. Fully licenced restaurant and bar. Breakfast, dinner, room service. Outdoor swimming pool. Self-service guest laundry. Parking for buses, trucks, trailers. Not pet friendly. Rooms have flat-screen TV, air conditioning, bar fridge, microwave oven, toaster, tea and coffee facilities, private ensuite bathroom, complimentary toiletries. Phone or see website for rates and availability.
  • 14 Winchester Motel, 54 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Frome Street), +61 2 6752 4666. Cable TV. Free WiFi. Breakfast and dinner room service. On-site laundry. One pet-friendly room, restrictions apply, booking essential. Phone or see website for rates and availability.

Apartments edit

  • 15 Jackaroo Apartments, 378 Frome Street (opposite KFC), +61 2 6752 2578, . Free WiFi. Fresh linen supplied. Non-smoking rooms. Security parking. Outdoor swimming pool (Nov-Jul). BBQ area. Free parking - large car park for vehicles with trailers, small trucks and camper vans is available on-site. On-site undercover parking also. Air conditioning. Jillaroo Coffee Shop. From $100 per night.
  • 16 Dragon Phoenix Resort (next to KFC), +61 2 6752 5555, . 64 rooms with kitchenette and cable TV. 34 apartments with in-room artesian spa, split-type air conditioning, fully-functional kitchen, internal laundry, dining table for 6, WiFi, security card access. Chinese restaurant - see Eat. Two swimming pools - one artesian water. Phone or see website for rates and availability.

Guest house edit

  • 17 The Imperial - Guest Rooms, 44 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Balo Street), +61 2 8806 1410. Check-in: Front desk open 9:30AM-5:30PM. Shared bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facilities. Rooms have air conditioning. Electricity included in price. Premium double - $65 per night, Standard double - $60 per night.
  • 18 Dover House, 40 Dover Street, +61 429 111 259, . 3-bedroom home, renovated. Modern kitchen. 2 bathrooms. Queen bed, double bed, 2 single beds. Phone or email for rates and availability.

Caravan parks edit

  • 19 Gwydir Carapark, Amaroo Drive (near Amaroo Tavern), +61 2 6752 2723, . 150 sites, powered and unpowered. Motel accommodation (14 rooms) and cabin accommodation available - see website. 6 artesian pools. Busy season is from Mar until the end of Sep. Closest accommodation to the airport. Powered site $34 per night/$210 per week, unpowered site $30 per night/$190 per week, extra person $15 per night/$90 per week. Linen hire $10 per bed.
  • 20 Mehi River Van Park, 28 Oak Street (off Gwydir Highway/B76 eastbound), +61 2 6752 7188, . Cold pool and artesian pool, spas. Cabins have air conditioning, cooking facilities and TV. Barbecue areas. Some sites are drive-through. Camp kitchen, coin-operated laundry. Pet friendly, but pets must be kept on a leash at all times; pets cannot enter the amenities block, swimming areas, barbecue areas or on site cabins or villas; and you must clean up after them. Unpowered sites from $25 per day/$150 per week, powered sites from $30 per day/$198 per week, cabins without linen from $75 per day/$390 per week, cabins with linen from $85 per night/$400 per week, villa with linen from $95 per night/$460 per week. Extra linen $10 per set.

Camping edit

  • 21 Moree Showground, +61 428 205 098. Powered and unpowered sites. Toilets, showers (disabled use), camp kitchen with barbecue facilities, laundry (fees apply). Also suitable for large caravans, motorhomes, buses. Pet friendly, but pets must be kept on a leash at all times. On-site caretakers. Short walk to Moree Visitors Information Centre.

Cope edit

Emergency edit

  • 28 Police Station, 58 Frome Street (next to Moree Court House), +61 2 6757 0799. Open 24 hours.
  • 29 Moree Districh Health Service (Moree Hospital), Victoria Terrace (near the Moree Visitors Information Centre, corner of Victoria Terrace and Alice Street), +61 2 6757 0000. Emergency Department open 24 hours.
  • 30 Moree Veterinary Hospital, 106 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Chester Street), +61 2 6752 7872. M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 9-11:30AM, Su 9-10AM.

Fuel and mechanical edit

  • 31 Woolworths Plus (Caltex/Ampol), 215 Balo Street (near Woolworths), +61 2 6752 3149. M-F 7AM-8PM, Sa 7AM-7PM, Su 8AM-6PM. Petrol station
  • 32 Puma Energy, 3 Blueberry Road (corner of Newell Highway/A39, near Moree Regional Airport), +61 2 6751 1496. Open 24 hours. Petrol station, truckstop
  • 33 Coles Express (Shell), corner of Gwydir Street and Balo Street (opposite Balo Square shopping centre), +61 2 9883 0650. M-F 5AM-9PM, Sa 6AM-9PM, Su 7AM-9PM. Petrol station
  • 34 Campbells Fuel Services (BP), 425 Frome Street (near Hardman Outdoors, opposite Moree Tyrepower), +61 2 6752 3149. Pay terminal open 24 hours, staff on site M-Su 6AM-6PM. Petrol station
  • 35 Lowes Petroleum (BP), 65 Greenbah Road (Gwydir Highway/B76 westbound), +61 2 6752 7366. M-F 8AM-5PM. Petrol station
  • 36 Hill Fitzsimmons (Ampol/Caltex), 337-343 Frome Street (corner of Frome Street and Anne Street), +61 6752 1777. M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-noon. Mechanics. NRMA agent.
  • 37 MelMac Motors, 136 Gwydir Street, +61 2 6752 4060. M-F 8AM-5PM. Mechanics.
  • JT & ML Blackburn, Watercourse Road, +61 2 6753 3233. Mechanics.
  • 38 Bridgestone Service Centre, 215 Balo Street (opposite Alexander Motor Inn), +61 2 6751 3106. M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa 8AM-noon. Tyres. Brakes. Mechanical servicing. Suspension. Wheel alignment.
  • 39 Tyrepower, 450 Frome Street (opposite BP Moree), +61 2 6752 6284. M-F 7AM-5PM, Sa 7AM-noon. Tyres. Wheels. Batteries. Brake repairs. Exhaust systems. Steering repairs. Suspension. Wheel alignments. Safety checks. Servicing.

Public telephones edit

  • 40 Public telephone, 70 Balo Street (at pedestrian crossing, outside Toyworld Moree).
  • Public telephone (Moree Hospital) (on the left hand side in the entrance).
  • 41 Public telephone, 28 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Wesley Lane, opposite Rhodes Kildea Lawyers).
  • Public telephone (Balo Square Shopping Centre), 85 Balo Street (corner of Balo Street and Gwydir Street, inside the shopping centre).
  • 42 Public telephone, 390 Frome Street (opposite Kenway and Clark Moree, near Thub Thim Thai Restaurant).
  • 43 Public telephone (Moree Railway Station), 301 Gosport Street (Outside the railway station, opposite Faulkner's Newsagency).
  • 44 Public telephone, 440 Balo Street (corner of Frome Street and Carol Avenue).
  • Public telephone (Gwydir Carapark) (inside the caravan park).

Public toilets edit

  • 45 Public toilet, 95 Balo Street (near pedestrian crossing, opposite Moree War Memorial Hall). Daylight hours. Disabled access. Automatic sliding doors. Sharps disposal. Finding a nearby parking spot may be difficult.
  • 46 Public toilet (Apex Park), 43 Gwydir Street (corner of Gwydir Street and Edward Street, southern end of the park, next to the pumping station). Daylight hours. Disabled access. Disabled parking.
  • Public toilet (Moree Visitors Information Centre). M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su 9AM-1PM. Disabled access. Disabled parking.
  • 47 Public toilet (Moree Rocket Park). Open 24 hours. Disabled access. Disabled parking. Sharps disposal.
  • Public toilet (Webb Oval) (See Driver rest areas). Open 24 hours. Parking. Sharps disposal.

Banks edit

  • 48 National Australia Bank (NAB), 41 Heber Street (Corner of Heber Street and Balo Street, next to Moree Community Library), +61 132 265. M-Th 9:30AM-4PM, F 9:30AM-5PM.
  • 49 Suncorp Bank, Corner of Auburn Street and Heber Street (Opposite the Royal Hotel), +61 131 155. M-F 9:30AM-3PM.
  • 50 Regional Australia Bank, 70 Balo Street (next to Payless Shoes), +61 132 067. M 9AM-5PM, Tu 9:30AM-5PM, W-F 9AM-5PM.
  • 51 Commonwealth Bank, 3/113 Balo Street (corner of Balo Street and Heber Street), +61 132 067. M-W 9:30AM-4PM, Th 9:30AM-5PM, F 9:30AM-4PM.
  • 52 ANZ, 84 Balo Street (near the pedestrian crossing), +61 131 314. M-F 9:30AM-1PM.
  • 53 Rabobank, 50 Auburn Street (Gwydir Conference Centre, opposite St Andrews Presbyterian Church), +61 2 6752 9600. M-F 9AM-5PM.
  • 54 Westpac, 29 Frome Street (opposite the post office), +61 2 6750 7733. M-F 9:30AM-4PM.

ATM edit

  • National Australia Bank (NAB), 41 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Balo Street, next to Moree Community Library). Open 24 hours.
  • Suncorp Bank, Corner of Auburn Street and Heber Street (opposite the Royal Hotel). Open 24 hours.
  • Regional Australia Bank, 70 Balo Street (next to Payless Shoes). Open 24 hours.
  • Commonwealth Bank, 3/113 Balo Street (corner of Balo Street and Heber Street). Open 24 hours.
  • ANZ, 84 Balo Street (Near the pedestrian crossing). Open 24 hours.
  • Westpac, 29 Frome Street (opposite the post office). Open 24 hours.
  • ATM2Go, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street. Shopping centre hours.
  • Coles Express (Shell), corner of Gwydir Street and Balo Street (opposite Balo Square shopping centre). M-F 5AM-9PM, Sa 6AM-9PM, Su 7AM-9PM.
  • Lowes Petroleum (BP), 65 Greenbah Road (Gwydir Highway/B76 westbound). M-F 8AM-5PM. Petrol station
  • Cashcard ATM (Hill Fitzsimmons/Ampol-Caltex), 337-343 Frome Street (corner of Frome Street and Anne Street). M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-noon.
  • Cashcard ATM (Victoria Hotel), 337 Gosport Street (corner of Gosport Street and Anne Street). Hotel hours.
  • Cashcard ATM (Moree Golf Club), 2 Greenbah Road (in the club). Club hours.

Services edit

  • 55 Australia Post - Moree, 44 Frome Street (opposite the Westpac Bank), +61 2 6752 1926. M-F 9AM-5PM.
  • 56 Australia Post - Moree East, 18 Alice Street (opposite the Econo Lodge Moree Spa Motor Inn), +61 2 6752 1260. M-F 9AM-5PM.
  • 57 Centrelink, 11 Auburn Street (corner of Auburn Street and Gwydir Street), +61 2 6752 1260. M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM.

Go next edit

For destinations west and south-west of Moree, it is prudent to check your vehicle before departure.

  • Mungindi - north-west of Moree: 120 km via Carnarvon Highway through Ashley, through Garah (1 hr 19 min)
  • St George (Queensland) - northwest of Moree: 240 km via Carnarvon Highway through Ashley, through Garah, through Mungindi, continue across the state border on Carnarvon Highway (now National Route 46), through Thallon, pass Nindigully on the left, pass the intersection with the Barwon Highway/State Route 85 on the right, continue ahead on the Castlereagh Highway/A55 (3 hr)
  • Boggabilla - north-east of Moree: 115 km via Newell Highway/A39 northbound (1 hr 9 min)
  • Goondiwindi (Queensland) - north-east of Moree: 124 km va Newell Highway/A39 northbound, in Boggabilla turn left onto the Newell Highway (Merriwa Street) and continue northbound, cross the Macintyre River bridge, turn left at the roundabout into Marshall Street (1 hr 25 min)
  • Warialda - east of Moree: 80 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 eastbound, pass the turn-off to Biniguy, through Gravesend, cross the Gwydir River Bridge, pass the intersection with Allan Cunningham Road/B95 on the right (1 hr)
  • Inverell - east of Moree: 141 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 eastbound, through Warialda, through Delungra (1 hr 36 min)
  • Glen Innes - east of Moree: 208 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 eastbound, through Warialda, through Delungra, through Inverell (2 hr 22 min)
  • Grafton - east of Moree: 368 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 eastbound, through Warialda, through Delungra, through Inverell, through Glen Innes (4 hr 14 min) The intersection with the Pacific Highway/A1 is just east of Grafton.
  • Armidale - south-east of Moree: 268 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 eastbound, through Warialda, through Delungra, at Inverell turn right onto Tingha Road and cross the Macintyre River bridge, continue ahead as Bundarra Road, through Gilgai then turn left onto Guyra Road, continue past Inverell Airport on the left, in Tingha turn left onto Opal Street/Guyra Road, at Guyra turn right onto New England Highway/A15 southbound (3 hr 4 min)
  • Tamworth - 267 km south-east of Moree via Gwydir Highway/B76 eastbound, before Warialda turn right into Allan Cunningham Road/B95, continue south through Bingara, through Barraba, through Manilla (3 hr)
  • Narrabri - south of Moree: 101 km via Newell Highway/A39 southbound, through Gurley, through Bellata, through Edgeroi (1 hr 6 min)
  • Boggabri - south of Moree: 158 km via Newell Highway/A39 southbound, through Gurley, through Bellata, through Edgeroi, through Narrabri then turn left onto Kamilaroi Highway/B51, through Baan Baa (1 hr 45 min)
  • Gunnedah - south of Moree: 197 km via Newell Highway/A39 southbound, through Gurley, through Bellata, through Edgeroi, through Narrabri then turn left onto Kamilaroi Highway/B51, through Baan Baa, through Boggabri (2 hr 12 min)
  • Coonabarabran - south-east of Moree: 220 km via Newell Highway/A39 southbound, through Gurley, through Bellata, through Edgeroi through Narrabri on the Newell Highway/A39, turn right at the intersection with the Oxley Highway/B56 and continue on the Newell Highway/A39 (2 hr 25 min) Note: no fuel and settlements between Narrabri and Coonabarabran so fill up and check your vehicle before departing Narrabri or Coonabarabran. Mobile phone coverage is next-to-none on this section of highway. Gateway to the Warrumbungle National Park and the Pilliga Forest (also known as the Pilliga Scrub)
  • Collarenebri - west of Moree: 140 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 westbound, past the Bullarah Bush Cafe, turn right at the intersection with Merrywinebone Road and continue on the Gwydir Highway/B76 across the Grawan Creek Bridge, cross the Barwon River Bridge (1 hr 30 min)
  • Walgett - south-west of Moree: 215 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 westbound, past the Bullarah Bush Cafe, turn right at the intersection with Merrywinebone Road and continue on the Gwydir Highway/B76 across the Grawan Creek Bridge, cross the Barwon River Bridge, in Collarenebri turn left onto Herbert Street and continue on the Gwydir Highway/B76, turn left at the intersection with the Castlereagh Highway/B55 and continue southbound, cross the Barwon River bridge, pass the turn-off to the Kamilaroi Highway on the left, cross the Namoi River bridge (2 hr 19 min)
  • Lightning Ridge - west of Moree: 263 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 westbound, past the Bullarah Bush Cafe, turn right at the intersection with Merrywinebone Road and continue on the Gwydir Highway/B76 across the Grawan Creek Bridge, cross the Barwon River Bridge, in Collarenebri turn left onto Herbert Street and continue on the Gwydir Highway/B76, turn right at the intersection with the Castlereagh Highway/B55 and continue northbound on the Castlereagh Highway, turn right into Bill O'Brien Way (2 hr 48 min). Renowned for opals and its opal mine tours
  • Brewarrina - south-west of Moree: 347 km via Gwydir Highway/B76 westbound, past the Bullarah Bush Cafe, turn right at the intersection with Merrywinebone Road and continue on the Gwydir Highway/B76 across the Grawan Creek Bridge, cross the Barwon River Bridge, in Collarenebri turn left onto Herbert Street and continue on the Gwydir Highway/B76, turn left at the intersection with the Castlereagh Highway/B55 and continue southbound, cross the Barwon River bridge, pass the turn-off to the Kamilaroi Highway on the left, cross the Namoi River bridge, in Walgett turn right at the roundabout into Wee Waa Street and continue on the Kamilaroi Highway/B76, cross the Barwon River bridge and continue on the Kamilaroi Highway/B76, turn left at the intersection with Goodooga Road and continue on the Kamilaroi Highway/B76, cross the Cato Creek bridge, cross the Barwon River Bridge, turn right onto Bathurst Street/Kamilaroi Highway (3 hr 48 min)
  • Bourke - 445 km via Gwydir Highway/B76, continue through Collarenebri, through Walgett on the Kamilaroi Highway/B76, through Brewarrina (4 hr 46 min). Intersection with the Mitchell Highway and Kidman Way.
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