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Location |
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North-western New South
Wales |
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On the Namoi River .
The Namoi Valley is a rich, highly productive agricultural area |
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460 kms north west of
Sydney |
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At the junction of the
Kamilaroi and Oxley Highways |
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Climate |
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Summers
are hot and dry with warm nights. |
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Autumn sees warm
days and cool nights. |
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Winter brings mild days
with cool to cold nights and a few crisp frosty mornings are
common in June and July. |
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Spring season in
Gunnedah sees life enjoying mild to warm days in lush, colourful
surrounds. |
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Statistics |
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Aboriginal meaning: Place of white
stones. |
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Gunnedah Shire population: 12,000 |
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Altitude: 264 metres
above sea level |
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Rainfall: 610 mm |
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Major
Industries |
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Flourmills, |
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Sawmill, |
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Coal mining, |
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Tannery, |
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Brickworks |
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associated agricultural
and mining support industries |
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Primary
production
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Fat
stock production (weekly sales are held every Tuesday), |
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Grain
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Cotton, |
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Retail
Therapy |
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A
relaxed country atmosphere makes Gunnedah a good place to shop. A
choice of Supermarkets, |
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Chain
stores, boutiques and specialty shops offer something for
everyone. |
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Country markets are held the 3rd Saturday of every
month down town in Wolseley Park. |
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attractions
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Waterways Wildlife Park |
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Rural Museum |
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Plains of Plenty Arts & Crafts |
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Dorothea Mackellar Memorial |
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Water Tower Museum |
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Porcupine Lookout |
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Bindea Walking Track |
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Poet’s Walk |
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Creative Arts Centre & Gallery |
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Red Chief Memorial |
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Lions Club Town Tour |
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Lake Keepit |
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Accommodation
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restaurants
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A friendly welcome awaits the weary
traveller wanting accommodation in Gunnedah.
A variety of establishments will cater for
your every need and visitors and residents alike can enjoy
fine food at the numerous Pubs, Clubs, alfresco cafes and
restaurants located in town
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Events
For more information contact
Gunnedah Visitors Centre
PO BOX 63
GUNNEDAH NSW 2380
PH: (02)67402230
FX: (02)6740 2237
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National Tomato Contest – Who’s got the
biggest tomato in the land? |
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Horse racing – Carnival & Gold Cup |
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Week of Speed celebrations – Stockcars, Drag
racing, car show & shine, Pistol & Rifle shoot, Model airplanes
and displays. |
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Bird Exhibition and sale. |
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Bottle & Collectors Show |
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Agricultural Show & Rodeo |
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Grey Mardi Graz – A celebration for seniors |
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Gunnedah Eisteddfod |
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Lake Keepit Sailing Regatta |
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Wean Picnic Races |
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Ag-Quip Field Days – Agricultural supermarket
for the world |
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Gunnedah Gallop Fun Run |
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North West Swap Meet – A car enthusiasts
delight |
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Two Rivers Arts Festival – Music, theatre,
circus & arts. |
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Evening of Movement – award winning Gymnasts
display. |
| Christmas Lights display and competition |
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