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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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Gunnedah
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.
There is are hotels, motels, serviced
apartments such as
Conadilly Court Serviced Apartments, Bed & Breakfasts,
Caravan Parks and camping Grounds
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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Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Service
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These
Gunnedah businesses are partners in promoting the
Golden Highway
...............a part of Your Inland Adventure Trail
From the Golden Highway to
the
New England Highway and the
Bylong
Valley Way
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1/7/2009 - 30/6/2012 |
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