The Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Society Inc. was founded in 1983 by post-war immigrant Mrs Mikie Maas OAM PHF, with the support of volunteer judges Rosemary Dobson and Joan Phipson and local poet Anne Bell to recognise the contribution Dorothea made to Australian literature. That same year, Gunnedah celebrated the unveiling of a bronze statue of … Read more
Once a shanty town during the great depression, Pensioners Hill is now home to four stone sculptures that depict different aspects of Gunnedah’s cultural and industrial history.
Stunning views of Gunnedah with BBQ facilities and shaded benches. The walk up to the hill includes the Heritage Sculptures.
This lookout is known to the local Aboriginal people of the Kamilaroi Tribe as ‘Bindea’ (pronounced Bindee), which translates to “The place where the shrubs with leaves like a porcupine quill grow”. Porcupine Lookout has an amazing view of the whole town and its surrounds. It’s from here you appreciate just how flat this part … Read more
Incredible collection of memorabilia and things about Peter Brock. Bob’s nostalgic museum is from a lifetime of collecting, including a General Store, Railway Hotel, old-fashioned Service Station, and the drawcard for many, Peter Brock’s World. Regardless of the entry ticket, bottomless tea and coffee is supplied. Upgrade to a Devonshire Tea with scones and assorted … Read more
The story behind the name is through to be that many years ago the was a bullock team drive who managed to get his team to the top of the mountain & exclaimed “Well! Who’d-a-thought-it?”
Camping area nestled along Thanes Creek, running through the 1600 Acre property. 4wd, trailbike tracks, gold panning, golf, and dam for swimming and fishing. Links https://glendoncamping.com.au/
Leslie Dam was built between 1961 and 1965, named after Scot Patrick Leslie. Patrick Leslie, with brothers Walter and George, was the first settlers to take up land in the Darling Downs. Selecting a site for his station, the town was to be called Canningtown, but was eventually named Warwick. The dam was built to … Read more
The Customs House in Goondiwindi was established to collect customs duties for goods coming into and out of Queensland prior to the Federation of Australia in 1901. It is the only inland Customs House in Australia still in existence.
