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NARRABRI
SHIRE
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NARRABRI
- BOGGABRI
- WEE WAA |
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LOCATION
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Situated on the junction of the Newell (Melbourne/ Brisbane) and
Kamilaroi Highways (Willow Tree/ Bourke) |
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560
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In
the heart of Cotton Country in the rich Namoi Valley |
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Major
Shire towns are:
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Narrabri, |
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Boggabri
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Wee
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VITAL STATISTICS
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Population |
Height above sea
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Narrabri Shire
14,477 |
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Narrabri
7,436 |
Narrabri 240 m |
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Wee Waa
2,300 |
Wee Waa 190 m |
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Boggabri 950 |
Boggabri 251 m |
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CLIMATE
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Spring. Spring temperatures range from 10-15 degrees
overnight to about 24 degrees during the day. The gardens are
awash with colour, the cotton is being planted and the lush green
wheat fields stretch forever to the horizon. The Pilliga Scrub’s
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Summer. Summer is growing season for the cotton. In November
there is action aplenty as the wheat fields are harvested and
because of its altitude, Mt Kaputar National Park is a carpet of
colour with a profusion of wildflowers throughout the park. |
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Autumn: Voted by many, weatherwise, as the optimum time of
year in the Narrabri area, this is when the snowy cotton fields
are at their best and walking, camping and enjoying Mt Kaputar
National Park is a must. |
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Winter:
Crisp mornings followed by warm, 18 – 20 degree days make winter a
great time for exploring Narrabri Shire. |
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ATTRACTIONS
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A Shire
of surprises awaits those who would like to spend a day or a week
exploring our diverse attractions and experiencing country
hospitality at its best.
The
Shire boasts a wide variety of experiences including:
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Mt Kaputar National
Park |
Sawn Rocks |
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Australian Cotton
Centre |
Waa Gorge |
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CSIRO Australia
Telescope |
Cotton Tours |
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Narrabri Old Gaol
Museum |
Pilliga Scrub |
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Wee Waa Historical
Museum
and Heritage Centre |
Yarrie Lake |
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Seplin Estate &
Lynches Lane Wineries |
Pilliga Bore Baths |
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MAJOR INDUSTRIES
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Cotton |
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Wheat |
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Sheep
and Cattle |
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Coal |
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Gas |
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SOME PLACES TO VISIT
– THINGS TO DO
AROUND NARRABRI
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Mt Kaputar National Park
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56
km, 1 hour drive east of Narrabri |
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Visit
time min. 3 hours |
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11
marked walking tracks for bush walking. |
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Camping
(hot showers), |
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3
cabins. |
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Superb views from 3 look-outs. |
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View
from Mt Kaputar look-out (1511 m) take in one tenth of NSW |
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Sawn Rocks
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36
km, 30 mins north east of Narrabri. |
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Visit
time min 2 hours |
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A
basalt formation on the Narrabri/Bingara road. |
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A 40
metre high “organ pipe” style rock formation where you’d think the
stonemasons had just knocked off for the day! |
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Australian Cotton Centre
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In
Narrabri |
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Visit
time 1.5 hours |
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Ten
fabulous interactive exhibits tell the story of Australia’s cotton
industry in an entertaining manner. |
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This
centre brings the cotton industry to the people all year round |
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CSIRO Australia Telescope
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24km
west of Narrabri |
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Visit
time min: 1.5 hours |
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Five
gleaming dishes probe the heavens, unravelling the mysteries of
the Universe. |
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A
series of exhibits and a video presentation help to de-mystify the
science of astronomy. A Great place for kids to visit. |
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EVENTS IN & AROUND
NARRABRI
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Gypsy
Willow Markets (1st Saturday of each month)
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Nosh on
the Namoi (March)
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Narrabri Picnic Races (March)
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Narrabri & Wee Waa Agricultural Shows (April)
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Wean
Picnic Races (July)
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Narrabri Spring Festival ( October long week-end)
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Narrabri district's towns and villages
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Wee Waa - Aboriginal Meaning - "Fire for Roasting
Population 2,300
Elevation - 190m
Temperature - As Above
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Boggabri - Aboriginal meaning -"Place of many creeks"
Population - 950
Elevation - 251m
Boogabri is experiencing exciting growth with the development of
the Coal industry to the district.
Boggabri is home to Nelson's Honey factory one of NSW largest
suppliers to the Honey coperation of Australia
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Baan Baa - Aboriginal meaning - "Swim Away
Population - 70
Once
a bustling village which had a butcher,bakery and service station
now the local pub remains.
The
area is rich in farming and grazing.
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Bellata
Population - 186
Located 43kms North of Narrabri on the Newell Highway, wonderful
farming country producing some of
Australia's best "prime hard" wheat. Home to Bellata Pasta,Eden
Valley Olives & Tanamera Olives.
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Edgeroi-
20kms
North of Narrabri
Farming Country
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Gwagegar
Population - 125
Originally a timber Town surround by large forests of Cypress Pine
once support no less than
12
sawmills, non remain in operation today.
Once
an important centre for the Cobb & Co Coaches
On
the edge of the Pilliga State Forest
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