Discover Gunnedah

In Gunnedah, visitor attractions include trails with views of river valleys as well as places that focus on poetry, landscape and history. The offerings vary considerably: they range from an extensive network of interconnected trails to a 500-metre route in Kitchener Park. There are also cultural stops that showcase different aspects of the town.

Trails between river valleys and Kitchener Park

The Bindea Walking Track is a 22-kilometre network of interconnected trails. Its views include Gunnedah and the valleys of the Namoi and Mooki rivers. If you are interested in nature watching, you may also be lucky enough to see a koala there; sightings are not guaranteed. As trail conditions can change, it is best to check them before setting out.

The Breaker Morant Drive offers a different scale: the 500-metre route circles the oval in Kitchener Park on Conadilly Street. It can be used on foot or by car. This gives you a choice of very different trail formats in Gunnedah—a long network of interconnected trails and a short route around an oval.

A memorial plaque unveiled in 2002 at Breaker Morant Drive commemorates Gunnedah’s connection to the Boer War. This gives the short route a specific historical link, while the Bindea Walking Track is defined primarily by its trail network, views and the possibility of spotting a koala.

Poetry and art in Gunnedah

The Poets Precinct is a tribute to poet Dorothea Mackellar. Another poetic stop is Poets Drive, a self-guided tour through Gunnedah that celebrates notable attractions and well-known poets. The tour draws attention both to local attractions and to the town’s connection to poetry.

The Mackellar Centre houses Jean Isherwood’s unique “My Country” watercolour collection. It comprises 32 works. If you would like to plan your visit around this collection, check the Centre’s current opening arrangements in advance, as these may change. The Poets Precinct, Poets Drive and Mackellar Centre each have their own focus: a tribute to Mackellar, a tour through the town and a named collection with a specified number of works.

Pensioners Hill: landscape and cultural connections

At Pensioners Hill, you’ll find a gently winding path lined with native plants and stone sculptures. The Hill also features Aboriginal scar trees and totems associated with the Gamilaraay people’s cultural connection to their land. Landscape design and cultural significance sit side by side here, although the individual features need not serve the same purpose.

The path is accessible and suitable for prams, wheelchairs and tour coaches. Conditions on site can change; if this suitability is important to your plans, check before your visit.

Getting oriented and planning your trip

The Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre is located in the Cultural Precinct in the centre of Gunnedah. It provides visitors with information about local accommodation, attractions, goods and services, as well as maps and brochures. For help getting oriented, you can consult information about the different visitor attractions and local area in one place. As operational details can change, check the current service information before visiting.

AgQuip has been held annually at a permanent site west of Gunnedah since 1973. If you would like to include the event in your travel plans, check the dates for the relevant year. This allows you to tailor your accommodation search and other plans to your specific travel dates, without assuming the event takes place on any given date.

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