Great little museum telling/showing the history of the area. Lot of money put to it, well done. It's worth checking out. Camping next door and Coo-ee museum/info centre next to that. There's plenty to see.

Lots to see and remember. Easy spend half an hour. $5 entry. Good toilets too

If you enjoy history and machinery, a must visit in Gilgandra for a very affordable $5 entry fee (kids get in free!). A great collection and well cared for, with labels and information for almost everything. We spent about an hour wandering through which was plenty for me, but you could spend hours there if you wanted to! It was great way to bring back some old memories.

Really good little Museum well worth a visit

Nice little stop with lots of historical artifacts. Some more interpretation and explanation of the items would make this even better.

Huge collection of historical items. Took me longer than expected. The main exhibit could use some better lighting though.

Never had a good look but what's on street view is nice

Great free camping for self-contained caravans. Flat large sites. Obtain permit from Visitors Centre. Interesting exhibits in the Visitors Centre. Very helpful staff.

Up there with the best Tourist Information centres in Australia. Great, prompt and valuable customer service and knowledge. The historical displays were well labelled and told the story of the "Cooee March", an important part of this locale's contribution to World War 1. The indigenous and town stories were also displayed in easy format. Gift shop on site. Amenities are clean and well maintained. Off road parking is plentiful for vehicles and caravans. Mobility parking available.

Took advantage of the free overnight stay. 10 spots available, register online. A good spot, lots of 4g. Not busy. Convenient location on main street.

Stopped here for a quick break on the long drive north and were glad we did. Such a great information centre with an Indigenous history exhibit and installation on the Cooee March from Gilgandra, which we weren't aware of. Clean amenities and a lovely deck with cafe make this a perfect rest stop or spend a bit longer to take in all the information about this historical town.

Have not called in for a while. Amazing fixed displays especially the co..eee March. Also I loved the fossil exhibit. Went out back to the little coffee shop. The young lady was delightful Also the front desk inquiry officer was busy answering questions. Beautiful clean toilets. The ladies loo had a stunning photograph on the wall. Breathtaking

Great place to stop for lunch, cafe available. Toilets are nice and easy parking. Nice small gallery and a museum about the march and local people.

Gilgandra information centre is the most helpful centre I have used in travelling full-time over 18 months the lovely lady was so informative and provided incredible service Nicky couldn't of been more helpful in giving advice on places of interest to me spent her valuable time going through maps just a delightful experience which is appreciated and the town is such a nice place it's a credit to this shire and great they allow rv parking here on a nice flat surface

Excellent camping, facilities available (shower/ toilets) and they are clean!!! Genise is extremely helpful and responsive to questions. Tour of distillery was informative and impressive for its size. Merchandise can also be purchased to help promote the distillery!!! We will definitely be back for another trip to the lovely black gate distillery!!! Highly recommended!!!

A must stop especially if you are a whisky or rum drinker. Brian was a captivating host for our amazing tasting, unfortunately we missed his wife, but now we have an excuse to come back!

A must do experience in the Central West! Great distillery with some lovely whiskies and rum. The tasting lets you try everything they do, and all of it’s delicious. Book ahead so you don’t miss out

We tried five of their whiskeys and their dark rum, and they were all very smooth and full of flavour. Genise was a fantastic host, very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

I cannot recommend Black Gate Distillery enough. Genise and Brian are incredibly welcoming and know so much about Whisky and Rum. Be sure to do a tasting. It is honestly so worth it. There’s nowhere else in the world you will get an experience quite like Black Gate Distillery

Well worth the stop! We decided to stay in Mendooran after the zoo en route to the Warrumbungles, and so glad we did! We stayed in the cosy Airbnb and booked in for a tasting at this little gem. They make an excellent array of whiskey and rum to boot! Probably the most personal and authentic tasting I’ve done. You can tell they love what they do. Just make sure to book!

Wonderful experience! Genise was a very welcoming and informative host. Their products are first class, an exactly what you should expect from a micro distillery. Smooth and perfectly balanced body and flavour. These guys love what they do and it shows. Well worth the drive out from Dubbo

Great place to stop by on your way to Warrumbungles. Before you go up the observatory, visit the museum in the visitor centre to experience some interesting interactive exhibitions. Lots of telescopes and equipments in the observatory, would be good for someone interested in astronomy. There is also a viewing deck that provides a glimpse of the landscapes ahead.

What a great tour we were lucky enough to be there when they were doing tests and could see the telescope being orientated. You can’t appreciate how big it is and the view from outside at the top is just breathtaking. The tour guide did a brilliant job of explaining the importance of the telescope, how it works and all the fun facts on the universe was so fun and informative. The passion he brings to the tour makes it that much more enjoyable.

Feel like I've had a once in a lifetime experience at the stargazing capitol of Australia. These amazing telescopes set amongst the warrumbungles is surreal and quite magical. Siding springs has an open day once a year where you can get a sausage sizzle, view a few of the amazing telescopes, go inside the planetarium, listen to talks, have ice cream and visit the museum. So interactive, great for kids and fascinating details about planets, our solar system, galaxies, the sun...it's great. You can see how much you'd weigh on mars, and see how heavy a litre of milk is on Saturn. Loved the whole day.

Went here on a road trip. A little out of the way but definitely worth visiting. There's an interpretive centre, lots of telescope including the big one. You can go inside and up to the fourth floor and observe the telescope. Excellent views of the surrounding landscape - particularly the Warrumbungle Ranges.

We recently did the all day tour at Siding Spring Observatory with our two little boys, and it was one of the best tours we’ve ever done. Our guide Branioc was excellent. He was very entertaining, personable, and extremely knowledgeable about the observatory and its workings, as well as the wildlife and history of the area, and even made our coffee and lunch back at the cafe! The views of the Warrumbungles from the exterior catwalk are spectacular, and it was fantastic getting to see the telescopes, and learning more about the field of astronomy. The exploratory was also informative and very well presented. We highly recommend doing a tour - it was a highlight of our holidays. Thank you again to Branioc for making the tour such a wonderful thought-provoking experience!

Great place to visit. The visitor museum place is great has lots of information for the people interested in Astrology. Interactive displays.

Such an astonishing attraction for both amateur and professionals. It also provided night stargaze for Milky Way enjoyment. Highly expect for my next visit.

We saw Saturn with its rings, a galaxy that has one million new stars, along with a dead star and the Milkyway Galaxy, the next Super Nova which could happen any time, amongst many other incredible sights of the night sky while stargazing at Warrumbungle Observatory..

It was a great experience, if you are in the area you will miss a big thing if you don’t visit Warrumbungle Observatory. Josh was great, very helpful and friendly, thanks heaps Josh. Also, bring your SLR Camera and before hand learn how to detach the lens, and change the ISO and Shutter speed setting to take great photos with the telescope. Shutter speed: 30” ISO: 3200

Staff did a good job even on a moon lit night. Would recommend new moon time though. Nice selection of telescopes. Explanations and guidance was for people who don't have much experience with telescopes. For someone who has their own telescope and has done a bit of astronomy you won't get much out of it as the staff keep explanations to a level that everyone can understand. Well worth it though if you are passing through Coonabarabran.

Great experience for star gazing. Lots of telescopes so not competing for your turn. You can attach your camera to their big telescope and get pics like below.

A must place to visit if you travel to Warrummbungles national parks. Good guide by friendly staff.

Awesome place. Thanks for letting me to take a photo of Lagoon Nebula with my old D60. For people visiting, bring some warm clothes as it gets very cold at night.

Great experience. However I went during full moon and it flooded out the sky. The nights are quite cold and it's recommended to bring a warm jacket.

Great spot close to road

Great roadside stop. We slept the night cause I couldn't drive anymore. Bbqs worked, great shelter over 2 bbqs with bench seats and tables each side, a mother's room, and toilets for both genders. BUT... NO WATER, SO THE TOILETS WEREN'T FLUSHING. Couldn't use taps either. Thankfully I carry my own water jerry full of water, but alas, I'd done my number 2 before I knew about the no flush. I'm sure it's clean and fixed by now, I checked other toilets after that, and none flushed. I'm sure it's fixed by now, cause they are very well maintained, clean, no rubbish. We were there the night of 14th,morning til lunch of 15th. Plenty of space. A great stop other than the lack of water side of it for loos. I will definitely stop here again.😊

Pretty spot for a loo! Clean, has paper, smells lovely. Water in sink in Mother's Room, Bbq area, plenty of parking. Historical interest "beyond the black stump" and native birds. Bins! 4G 4 bars! Some scrag proceeded to smoke a cigarette on the loo leaving it ashy and stinking. You suck! I picked up the other rubbish and binned it.

Great rest stop. A little further down the road is Coolah where you'll find the Black Stump Hotel. Lovely town with a great local art and crafts gallery called Pandoras.

Good place to stop for a break, the bathrooms were clean but average for a roadside rest facility

Great history here Good toilet stop with picnic tables and BBQS

Toilets were very clean. The History of the Black Stump is displayed on a sign and replacement stump displayed as the original was lost in a fire. There is a BBQ and picnic tables with nice views. We visited there on our return trip on holidays and now we can tell our friends we wend "Beyond the Black Stump".

Love dropping into visitors info centres on arrival in a new town. This one has the bonus of a great small museum showcasing mega fauna fossil (well worth seeing) and some great astro photography. It also has a small cabinet of local Aboriginal artefacts. As usual, very helpful and knowledgeable staff and a great collection of info brochures

Excellent stop for travellers and nature lovers! The Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre is a wonderful place to stop — full of great information about local attractions, walks, and the nearby Warrumbungle National Park. The displays are amazing, especially the dinosaur exhibit, which both kids and adults will love! There’s also a lovely section featuring local produce and crafts, perfect for gifts or treats from the region. And don’t miss picking up the free booklet “Bird Routes of Baradine and Pilliga” — a real treasure for birdwatchers and anyone who enjoys exploring nature. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable — a genuine credit to this beautiful area. Highly recommended! 🌻

Another thing on the bucket list ticked off to stay in the Shamrock. It was affordable in the heart of historic Bendigo. Room very Comfy with an annex two lounge chairs, large TV good ensuite. Dinner in the down stairs bar excellent, (even pensioner neals) if you love old this is the place and there's a lift.

My husband and I have just discovered that information centres are excellent for stopping at charge EV. Recently we road tripped from a orange to nightcap ridge to get married and we stopped at quite a few Info centres. Coonabarabran was our favourite as the lady on that day was fascinating to talk to. They have an amazing museum of mega fauna fossils that were discovered in the early 1980’s and they had excellent photography exhibits from kids taking photos of space. Our only disappointment was we couldn’t buy any of the photos. Truly a wonderful pit stop filled with great service, information and interesting facts. We’ve enjoyed sending pics of the fossils to our nephews and talking to friends about our new Knowledge.

Well resourced Information centre, staff member Jeff provided a wealth of information on the area and places to visit. Great displays too

Great little museum at back and friendly staff. I charged my phone here. Interesting and unique but expensive local products

The gentleman was very pleasant, talkative & welcoming. Highly recommend the stop

I really enjoyed the Crystal Kingdom... With a lovely shop full of beautiful crystals and rocks..and the fantastic museum of rocks thru the ages, you'd be best to allocate an hour to view everything. The lovely ladies provided a walker free to use, and they also have a dog pram and wheelchair for free use. 🚻♿ 🚻🅿️ ♿entrance. Entry is free but please give a donation.

I had a wonderful time at Crystal Kingdom. The owner was friendly and invaluable. The museum's crystal room was terrific and mind-blowing. The artwork on the walls only enhanced the atmosphere. It is a must-see place indeed. You can buy a variety of different crystals for yourself or to gift to your loved ones.

Stopped here on part of a long road trip. Loved it. Friendly informative staff. Ny son loves rocks and crytals and this was perfect for him. Beautiful gift shop where we purchased a few bits on the way out. Even toys available for our youngest to play

I think this might be the best thing in the town! Highly reccomend if you're going through. Interesting geology display / museum out the back and a massive selection of crystals. I needed to get a particular number of quartz points for geopathic balancing work (about a month after visiting), rang about four closer places, and finally rang this place. Ang was extremely helpful, contacted her supplier to source them and I had them a few days later! Much appreciated. This place lifts the vibration of the town ☺️ - you can just tell. Cheers ladies, good to meet you.

Knowledgeable staff, and a varied and quality exhibit and shop. We are so glad we took the time to call in on our trip through NSW. 10/10

This is an amazingly set out and informative centre. It has something for everyone: artistic depiction of changes over time; minerals; crystals, fossils; jewelry ( gorgeous earrings) and life size dinosaurs for the kids. A must to visit. It has only had three owners over 50 years and the current owners are well informed and lovely people. Ps I purchased some earrings of course. And remember a small donation is requested so take some cash with u, so worth supporting these museums and collections.

This is the best little shop along the Newell Highway: A unique display of crystals, jewelry, minerals and fossil specimens with many gift items. Very educational and friendly staff that make you feel welcome. Don't forget to stop by when in Coonabarabran, an absolute must!

What a wonderful place to experience the sounds and looks of local Australian birds and animals in this centre. You have to come and experience this place to appreciate it. I did and so did my wife.

Vivian was invaluable! Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre was completely informative

Exploring Baradine and surroundings was a spontaneous decision and Kate from the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre was brilliant in giving me a detailed overview of the area. From overnight stays, good food to activities, she provided me with a great range of options to make the most out of my short stay. The centre is a wonderful place to stop and explore the interesting history of the Pilliga Forest as well as the rich flora and fauna you find in the region. From life like displays, audio recordings to interactive educational media, the centre has everything to get visitors and involved. Well worth a visit.

The Discovery Centre is interesting and well presented. Amy is a gem, and Parks are lucky to have such a lovely person with so much local knowledge to attend to the Centre.

Exceptionally helpful lady at this info centre and it is well worth a visit. Interactive exhibits, great history boards, gift shop and local brochures & books. Very enjoyable visit and the added bonus of a nearby IGA +Liquor supermarket nearby to stock up on provisions.

This free Centre is definitely worth a visit - so much information about the area and presented in an interesting and informative way.

Very well presented centre to find out the history of this distinctive part of Australia

Beautiful pottery, didn’t have time to stay for a free session on the pottery wheel. Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and pizzas in the afternoon. Can say the coffee and breakfast was delicious. We arrived just as cafe was closing, but happy to serve us coffee regardless. Cafe h had a great feel, indoors and outdoor rustic handmade timber table and seating. We were on the caravan, was a bit quiet, very neat campground, well maintained. Bathroom facilities excellent. Disappointed we were told we can go and look for firewood for an open fire, when in fact it had all been well and truly collected and burnt . Would rather be told, best to buy wood. The road in and out very corrugated, which was out of the farms control. Taking it slow was the only solution. It was described as a Farmstay, but didn’t really have that feel. Don’t expect to see any stock or produce. So pleased we visited and supported this eclectic venture.

This was my second visit to Pilliga Pottery, and this time I stayed in the charming Poet’s Cottage. It was the perfect peaceful escape, giving me a chance to centre some clay and centre myself. I had a couple of wheel lessons with Joel, whose calm guidance and invaluable tips have given me plenty to work on before my next (imminent!) visit. A truly special place that keeps calling me back.

Beautiful location and a place to stay with a difference. In the middle of the pilliga forest, this little farm is a lovely retreat. The surrounds of the buildings are beautifully decorated with artistic pieces amongst the gardens and the accommodation, while not luxurious was super comfortable with good heating. They strive for ecological sustainability, so the chickens eat your food scarps, the air conditioner is run from solar and they try to reduce their use of plastics. Lovely walks and the pottery shop looked like a great place to learn the art. Served by a nice little cafe.

Camped for 2 nights (Kelly campground) - beautiful space, so many incredible walks you could do (and please do! It’s a beautiful part of the world). Beautiful ceramic pieces available to purchase, or you can do a pottery class - I didn’t do a class but a few people in my group did and they loved it. Just a really lovely place to spend time in, enjoy nature, and just unwind.

Pilliga Pottery is such a unique and delightful find! Nestled in the beautiful Australian bush, the café is warm, welcoming, and full of character. The food was surprisingly great – fresh, tasty, and with a lovely variety of options (plus great coffee!). The highlight was definitely the class. It was such a fun, hands-on experience. Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience, the staff make it easy and enjoyable to create something of your own. The instructors are friendly, patient, and passionate about what they do. There’s something really special about the relaxed vibe, the creative energy, and the stunning natural setting. Great for families, couples, or solo travelers looking for something a little different. Highly recommend stopping in – even if it's just for a coffee and a look around the gallery!

Pilliga pottery is a quite hidden little village landscape that feels 1,000,000 miles from everywhere. With its quaint old world cafe shops and housing it’s something worth checking out… it almost has an Amish old world quality to it I highly recommend this place to visit.

Second visit to Pilliga Pottery. A perfect place to visit. From great meals under the stars, beautiful walks, native flora and fauna, and of course getting creative doing some pottery. The rooms are comfortable too.

A beautiful place to experience the natural environment and wildlife. Easy to access with standard vehicle in good weather

Great forest with beautiful trees. Just wish there was more cell service on the main road.

Cannot thank the park staff enough for their swift help getting us winched out. Beautiful forests, well maintained ☺️

Amazing

A fantastic spot if you’re interested in radio signal research of our solar system. No movie, no personal contact just great looking dishes on rails. Plaques with info and a few pictures with descriptions of construction.

Entrance to the right if you were coming from Narrabri city centre. Gates close at exact 5pm every day. Strictly no wireless connection allowed. Wifi and bluetooth should be turned off.

Great site to visit. The dishes are amazing to see. The visitors centre was unmanned so no opportunity to ask questions etc, but it is advertised as a self guided tour. A working satellite dish out the front that visitors can move and direct. Toilets available too.?

A free educational experience when visiting Narrabri. 15 minutes away from A39 Newell Highway when entering Narrabri. It's an astronomy observatory so phones must be on airplane mode with wifi and bluetooth turned off. Great for adults and teens who are keen of radio astronomy. It has an interactive display outside, a whispering dish which was really cool, a number of displays, an up close view of the compact array, and a visitor centre that has great information and audiovisual room. They also sell $1 postcards. Has clean toilets and a well kept surrounding. There are Wallabies near the entrance when we visited, they must be everywhere as the land was vast.

Absolutely love it well worth the drive, free entry and so much to do, great for kids of all ages.

Great place to visit.

A great lot of dishes

We had the whole place to ourselves. Stayed for one night as we were passing through. The rustic showers are gorgeous 😍 Met Ricko on our way out and what a lovely guy! Thanks Ricko, we'll be back for the yabbies when they're ready 👍

Dropped in here and loved it. Rick takes you on a walk through his facility which breeds and sells yabbies, Murray Cod, yellow belly, silver perch, and eel tail catfish. Camping and fishing can be organised.

We had a great time camping at the fish farm just minutes out of Narrabri. Ricko really looks after his guests and is a larger than life character. We joined a tour of the aquaculture there followed by an delicious outdoor cooked and catered fish dinner. Family run and the kids help. Absolute must visit.

If you want a break from the busy world then this is the place to go It’s very rustic but not rough Ricko and Charlie were an awesome host We learnt a lot about fish and yabbies also how to slow down and enjoy the time away Well done Ricko Also I got a Murray cod called NOT MURRY as a memory High recommended getting a little piece from there too We will be back

Lovely camping with firewood provided. Donkey hot shower. Fresh yabbies

Great night in a rustic setting. Plenty of space, firewood, birds, yabbies & watch the Murray cod breeding stock swim by. Ricco is generous & interesting host. A few laid back other campers - showers, toilets are fine. We will be back again and that is the highest rating I can say.

Great place to camp. Very friendly staff. The tour of the farm is a must do. Rick is very accommodating and helpful. Highly recommend a day visit or longer camping stay. We will definitely be back.

Expert Advice given on things to do in Narrabri - 5/5 Sit in a Cotton Picker .. buy cotton

Friendly and helpful staff who went out of their way to find out very specific local and regional information for us. Up to date information from personal experience on local road conditions. Excellent display on the region, and especially informative on cotton. My very reluctant to read 12 year old thoroughly enjoyed the experience and displays and the clever design sparked her curiosity to read and learn. Amenities were modern and clean. Ample parking in the shade. Very interesting things to buy as well.

Lots of great information boards. Helpful staff and produce locally made

Thank you to the ladies that helped us, we had a great time. We are now planning a trip to this area, instead of stopping as we pass through on our way to somewhere else. Narrabri Shire Visitor's Information Centre is located in modern purpose built building Coach and caravan parking is available in a spacious drive through area behind the building and adjacent to a lovely park with shade and BBQ facilities. The friendly volunteers assisted us with information on so many activities in the region plus information on many other towns we were curious about visiting or might like to see on our travels. We got a lot of very useful information to help us. The visitor information centre has all the usual maps, information about local events and tourist attractions, as well as local craft and historic photos on display. However, located in the same complex is a huge cotton harvester (amazing to see close up). There is a very comfortable lounge to sit in the cool and read the information provided or watch a short film about the area . There are several other very interesting informative and well presented displays about industry and tourist activites in the Narrabri Shire, so we actually spent well over an hour looking around the free displays. The toilet facilities in this complex are very good and appear to be well maintained.

Nice big clean country town We had muffins an coffee ☕️ by the river U can see big long trucks going by

Excellent centre, local arts and crafts, great local information, very helpful staff. Excellent off street parking for caravans

Excellent service with a smile. Information widely available and team member had great knowledge of Mount Kaputar national park.

We did a tour of the Roxy Theatre and our Tour Guide, Jen really knows her stuff. Jen has an abundance of information and I really recommend the tour. I wasn't expecting such a Grand Theatre and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to do it. A must visit.

Bingarra is filled with historical buildings. The Roxy Theatre is a must see! Jen from the Information Centre conducts tours. The theatre is in excellent condition. You feel the atmosphere as soon as you walk in. You can imagine the crowds dressed in their best back in the early days.

Beautiful old Opera House in Bingara.

Stunning art deco theatre !

A great experience and a wonderful guide Jenny.

At a wedding there 19th Oct beautiful building

Incredible takes one back in time

One of the most infamous known massacres makes it a very sobering experience. Well sign posted, an amenities block, shade houses and plenty of parking demonstrates the sort of iconic place is has in AU history. I like especially the focus on the shared history and both aboriginal and Australians working together to.maintain the site. Well worth a visit if you are in the area but a long way to go for a look see.

Well maintained, good amenities, plenty of seating. The walk was very interesting to learn of our past history. We had our morning tea there it was very peaceful and time for thoughts. Wheelchair accessible, slight slope on trail.

This site is significant for all the wrong reasons. The memorial and interpretation trail provide ample time for reflection on past atrocities. The fact that this case led to the first charges and execution of the perpetrators, is important in the history of European and Indigenous relations in Australia.

It's great to see that they have created this sight in memory of a tragic event in our history that should never of happened. It is worth a visit and to do the walk there. May they all rest in peace.

Should have more recognition. It’s a well done site, thoughtfully laid out, detailing a horrible event. Make sure you do the walk

Very sad that we can do this to other human beings, and not unique to Australia either, as it happened all over the world, even sader, it's still happening today in some parts of the world!

Provided an intriguing perspective of Aboriginal life after British colonization.

My wife & I stayed here in our caravan overnight, in mid January 2025. The lady who greeted us was very polite, well mannered & helpful. The facilities were modern & incredibly clean; while the grou ds & other facilities exceeded our exprctations. A short walm to thd shops, etc. We'd stay here again without any hesitation. Just a safe & all round great little park.

Well maintained little caravan park.. ammenities, laundry very clean & tidy with added little touches. Reasonably priced..Across the road is the local pool too which is great in summer.. Ty Fiona & Al for a nice place to stay.👍

Fantastic caravan park; the standard of care, grounds, and amenities are five-star. The manager is absolutely awesome, and I would not hesitate to visit again.

What an awesome little park. Really well maintained, very neat and tidy. Amenities are kept very clean and tidy. Cabins available at a very good price. I camped in my own van, so can't comment on the room quality. The managers have just taken the park on and Al and Fiona are super friendly and helpful. They have some wonderful plans for the park and I hope the council supports them. I highly recommend the park.

A very professional friendly manager at Warialda Caravan Park. The Amenities are exceptionally clean and tidy as is the park.

My husband and I stayed in an on-site cabin. Our experience was very positive. Our cabin was very clean. Linen, towels all cooking and eating utensils were also very clean. Both staff members were very obliging and very friendly. Super place to stay and we were made very welcome. Yes, we will be back

Alan and Fiona are great managers and have the place looking amazing. Great service.

What a great spot, leisurely walk to the lookout for great views of the river/creek below, then short walk to a fantastic swimming hole or canoe up the river/creek

Great stop over on our way to lightning ridge. Nice quiet and not far off the highway. Grandson loved the hooks and birds.

Great place to visit or camp. I visited and use the picnic area facilities. The walk was lovely.. Tar road all the way in.

This is a great place. It must’ve been fantastic when it was first built many years ago. I believe it even had a zoo there now you can still walk down to the rock. I have caravan and camping spots there. There’s lots of birdlife and other wildlife to see on the way in and out This toilets on site picnic tables. You would need to have medium fitness to make it to the top of the rock to the lookout and low fitness to make it down to the water there is no wheelchair access down to the water.

Great spot for a couple of days with an easy walk to a lookout above the gorge. Water was muddy when we were there due to recent rain but according to the caretaker it clears up and the locals frequently swim there. You can book ahead with the caretaker but he told it doesn’t get very busy. Only $15 per night with an honestly box by the office. Friendly and interesting with some beautiful chooks to feed and admire.

Cranky Rock Reserve Camping area adjoins the public day use area to access the reserve. This is a small camping ground with a few powered sites plus non powered sites. A couple of toilets and a shower are available. No pottable water on site so make sure you carry enough. The friendly caretaker lights a fire pit for happy hour every night. The walk to Cranky Rock pool and lookout is short and reasonably easy. The weathered granite formations are interesting and colourful, with the odd boulder precariously sitting on top of rock formations. The view from the lookout is pleasant, as were the walks around the bushland. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here and well worth the short diversion from Warialda to camp.

Lovely campground with powered and unpowered sites, friendly staff, and beautiful natural surroundings (see photos). Facilities include free gas BBQs and covered picnic tables, flush toilets, just one hot shower so may have to wait your turn or share with family members, and raised contained fireplaces are allowed. There are also some interesting domestic animals roaming the place including chickens, horses and peacocks! Very good value all round 🙂

All the event have been well organised and in a beautiful setting. The is dirt for part way from Texas but we travel in a little toyota Carola just fine. The council does a great job at keeping it maintained

We enjoyed a lovely Mother's Day lunch out at The Shed Cafe @ Goat Rock Camping Ground. Food was homemade and delicious, and staff are friendly. Bring your hiking shoes and explore mother nature and all her kids (goats). The drop toilets took me back to the old shearing shed outhouse when I was growing up. I recommend this for a weekend away in the real Australian bush.

Very much off-grid camping but the amenities are there. No hot or running water in the showers, there was a canvas shower there but was a bit dirty, I opted for my own bucket and sponge. The dirt road access was well maintained before the rain (March 2021)

If you like the peace and tranquility of the country, nice food and one of the best views I’ve ever seen, well this is the place for you! There is plenty of places to bush camp and there are showers and toilets available. The huge rocks are a must to see and the cafe serves good quality food and coffee with a smile. We spoke about the history of the place and Vicki and Amanda are very friendly. Thanks for an awesome experience and we will see you again in the near future. Julie and Tony

Lovely, quiet, clean spot. Our family attended for brunch. Best homestyle meal with great quantity.

Very quiet, plenty of wildlife. An amazing place to get away from everything.

My favourite camping spot! Lots of peace & quiet and the animals are amazing. A truly beautiful place and the owner is awesome. Can't wait till my next visit.

Amazing historical place, that you should visit. We saw the authentic tools and items from the time when rabbits were everywhere. Amazing freezer rooms and rabbits processing factory.

Well worth the visit. You would be best to have a few hours, to read all the information and watch the informative videos provided. On the self guided tour with map included. Ppl that have never grown up chasing rabbits as a kid should definitely go. This little operation supported a town, processing 6000 rabbits a day at times.

What an interesting and wonderful place to visit. There was so much to see and learn, we were there for 2 hours but we could have easily spent all day there. At the back of the Rabbit Works is the old Butter Factory, which is now a historical museum for all things from the 'old fashioned' days donated from Roger Wilson and his family. From old typewriters, calculators, lawn mowers and fridges, movie making equipment, tools, old biscuit/money tins, dunny's, beer bottle collection, bikes, chainsaws and a turn dial TV. It was great to show the kids how the old-fashioned people used to live. The Rabbit Works Museum is shaped like a rabbit warren inside, so much to see and listen to in each room. The tour guides were born and bred Texans who either worked at the Rabbit Works when it was in operation or worked in the town. Lucia, who is 86 years old, was our tour guide for the day. She was so proud of her town and its history and told us about her hubby Don (91 years old), who is an original Rabbit Works worker and the local country singer star. Make sure, on your way out, buy a souvenir. This helps support the works, tour guides, and Texas Queensland. We will be back next time we are in town to see where Lucia worked at the Texas Heritage Centre & Tobacco Museum, which is only open by appointment.

Wow. Australians turning a problem into a way to support their families when things were tough. $10 well spent for 2.5 hours entertainment and education Great museum area and directions through the old factory and fridges including videos. One of the volunteers used to work at the factory when he was a young lad (now 90) and pointed out his photo on the wall and himself in one of the videos. So interesting chatting with him Kid friendly activities included so they can find answers to questions along the way following the rabbit stickers on the ground

Excellent and impressive historical experience and just overall learnings during the depression years. The volunteers were great and Gracie especially knowledgeable and welcoming to our dogs! Definitely a must do!

Highly recommended visit, so much history in Australia. Thank you to the volunteers who look after everything and to keep it going. Entry fee of $10, is worth it, just so much to see and learn how Australia was back in the “good old days”

Incredible...such a fantastic look back into the not so distant past. Local folks built houses through catching rabbits. Had to laugh that kids were making more money than their teacher.

Only did a day visit but it looked like a great park with a well stocked shop. Dam looks great and obviously his fishing from all the photos on display

This is our first time to this dam and we stayed 7 nights on a powered site. There is no dump however you can use the parks toilets (well maintained). Plenty of wild life around the park, kangaroos, goats and birds. Every site has its own fire pit and there is plenty of firewood supplied. If you love fishing there is plenty of that also.

Our first time to Glenlyon Dam. We had a great lunch from the kiosk, then drove down to water level. It is only 4% capacity at the moment, but heard a local man say 10 Murray Cod were caught today. So great place to picnic, camp, caravan, fish or just come for a look. It would be fantastic to see it when it is full. Come and see for yourself!!

Roo's and more Roo's, Echidna's even. Beautiful quiet as spot ammenities clean and staff great. Very relaxing place. Cell service and data with Telstra and Optus.

I would say one of the best fishing dams in Queensland

Best suited to fisherman but very nice in general with speckled views over the dam from most sites. Lot's of kangaroos, goats and some interesting Birdlife. Huge cod at the dam wall at certain times of the year. Peaceful and generally quiet.

Close to nature, close to kangaroo...

This is a great park with open spaces, picnic and barbecue areas, a playground and skate park. There is a dump point and plenty of room for children to run off excess energy.

Great place to stop. Has great play facilities for the kids. The toilets are basic but welcome. The park has large lawned area with plenty of shade. Picnic tables are available as is barbecue facilities. For the caravan and RV's there is a dump point and water filling facilities ( credit card minimum of $5.00) Well bone Goondiwindi Shire

The Inglewood Apex Lions Park is a huge park at the outskirts of town next to the bridge. It has. A driver reviver block that usually opens during school holidays to help travellers. It has a green grassy park with a covered playground with slides, swings, see saws, monkey bars and climbing fort. There are also exercise equipment available at the back part of the park next to a drinking fountain. The park has several covered seating areas, a BBQ station.and a water faucet next to the driver reviver block. There is also a toilet block available for men, women and disabled with a parent's room. It is Wheelchair friendly. There is a paid water station next to the park, $3.50 for 1000Ltrs. The park is next to the river and if you walk the trail next to it you would catch a sight of a tree of bats nesting nearby. There are also quite a few mozzies so arm yourself with a spray or just do an the slap the mozzie dance. There are several trees that give shade and also a skate in park right next to the playground.

Clean toilets tidy park with shaded benches on the eastern side of town and a great spot to stop on your way out west for a break.

Very neat park, toilets clean.

Good stop for a break, kids can let loose on the play equipment or run riot around the grounds, or use the toilet facilities

This is a nice park to have a rest and relax plenty of shelter from the weather and just relax before you continue with you trip

Fantastic wine tasting with a very knowledgeable host who walked us through many of the rarer 'Strange Bird' varieties unique to the Region. Beautiful selection of whites and reds - my friends bought 4 bottles to go!

Ballandean Estate Wines is Queensland’s oldest family-owned winery! We visited for wine tasting and it was very good, their wines are top notch 🍷and the young guy did an excellent wine tasting presentation. The sparkling and Saperavi were some of my favourites. There is so many cool things to do and see in the Granite Belt region and this Winery should be on your list. We look forward to returning 😁

Thank you Lizzy for your great customer service. Your knowledge on the wines we tasted was fantastic. The platter you made up for us was just amazing. We will definitely be back.

Fantastic wine-tasting experience. We showed up without an appointment and they were quite busy. Nevertheless, their customer service was impeccable. We tried quite a few wines we hadn’t heard of before (strange birds) and bought quite a bit. Amazing how much good service makes a difference.

Lovely wine tasting experience. Very popular winery. Staff member was friendly and knowledgeable but busy trying to manage 3 wine tasting groups at the same time. Grazing platter options available. Toilets on site and parking available.

Came here for the wine toasting and charcuterie board (pre-ordering is recommended). Was not disappointed and could absolutely not fault a single thing on the board. As we came in midweek it was quiet so the ladies were more than happy to have a chat and let us know which different brands of salami, Prosecco, condiments and cheeses were on the board. We had our own choice of four wine tastings, and I actually bought all 4 bottles. Could not fault the wines. The decor was awesome with wine barrels and cosy seating. Fabulous experience and well worth the money because the quality was exceptional.

Fantastic winery with lots on offer. Great range of reds, whites, tawny port and liqueur muscat. First winery in the Stanthorpe area - family owned (5th generation). Well worth a visit for tasting.

Excellent range of wines, try the 2025 Maisie Verdelho or the 2023 Max Block One Shiraz. Tastings are welcome, and the servings are generous. Plenty of off street parking. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

We spent some time at this winery today doing a tasting. Marley was amazing and very patient! He entertained and informed and managed to wrangle seven of us. His knowledge of the wines was thorough and the wines themselves were delicious. Highly recommend stopping in here and stocking up. Thanks Marley!

Marley was our host for a superb wine tasting experience. Truly engaging, knowledgeable and passionate about showcasing Tobin’s exceptional wines. There were many standouts but the Block Shiraz and Chardonnay were tremendous. Tobin’s focus on perfecting their terroir shines in their wines and stand as a tribute to Alex (Mr Tobin) whose ethos for producing wine with restrained wine maker influence is both commendable and justifiable. A must visit for anyone who appreciates great wines and a commitment to the art of wine making.

Our second visit to Tobin Wines over the years did not disappoint! The service, explanations of the wines and their personalities and roots was exceptional yet again. The tasting out of this world. A big shout out to Marley who we recommend gets whatever promotion or awards are available, and if not, invent one. He's gold.

I’ve visited Tobin many times and it never disappoints. What I love the most is the variety & ability to taste side by side; especially with the same varietals from different blocks. Shout out to Brandy who was personable, professional & offered exceptional hospitality. In my opinion the best wines on the granite belt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a great experience all round! Marley was a great host with immense knowledge on the wine as well as the Tobin family history. A really engaging and enjoyable experience, oh not to mention the top wines of our trip. We ended up with a Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc (Which both my partner and I have never really been fans of the style, but really enjoyed) as well as a couple other bottles to go. Keep doing what you’re doing team Tobin, and we will see you next time for sure! Thanks!

The best winery experience we’ve had in Stanthorpe + the best wines IMO. Generous tastings. Great knowledge. A beautiful setting. Couldn’t recommend highly enough 👌

Phenomenal wine tasting experience. It’s set back from the main road and you’ll be greeted by several wild kangaroos… and they are adorable! Warren is really knowledgable and makes really delicious wine. We ended up buying far more than we originally intended! Thanks again and hopefully see you soon

I loved the wines and the experience here. Simple vineyard, but the main wine maker was exceptional. My eldest was their first real taste of a variety of quality wines. The winemaker took extra time to understand the taste but also to explain the reactions. Great selection of grape varieties all done well. Highly recommend a visit and see for yourself.

A visit here is a great winery experience. This family-run winery produces quality, small batch, sometimes limited edition, still red, white and rose wines that range from drink now to loner term cellaring. The tastings are personal and knowledgeable and offer a hospitable time. Highly recommended.

Really lovely wines and wonderful tasting experience. Really friendly gentlemen who chatted with us during our toasting and we're so nice and recommended other places for us to go to. We did leave with a few bottles of course lol.

Highly recommended. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable and they were willing to to take the time chat. We learnt a lot about local wines and enjoyed the pressure-free wine tasting. Warm & welcoming- definitely visit, no booking required. All The wines were nice, but the aged Chardonnay was exceptional.

Popped into Pyramid Road Wines the other morning whilst exploring Stanthorpe. Were greeted by the lovely couple and then went in to try the wines that are currently available. All wines were great. Whilst there we learnt a bit about the Strange bird wines story and were also recommended to head further up road to check out Girraween National Park. All round was a lovely experience. Also bought some of the artwork they had on display with the other crafts there.

We stopped in at Pyramid Road Wines and couldn’t have asked for a better welcome to Ballandean. Sue and Warren were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate — they not only shared their beautiful wines with us but also helped set us up for the rest of our wine tour weekend with local tips and insights.

Absolutely wonderful. Great atmosphere, great stories but even better great wine. Got the vintage Chardonnay even though I'm not a white wine person! So happy and can't wait to come back!

Made to feel very welcome. Sonja gave us such a lovely run down of their history in Stanthorpe and it was oozing with a passion to produce quality wines. Beautifully setting. Looking forward to our next visit.

Sonya is such a wonderful host and made us feel so welcome . The lab tour and how they harvest and started the place is so interesting and personal . The wine is beautiful and we went home with a dozen

It is a must-see winery! Friendly and knowledgeable owner Grant let us feel very welcome. The wine is excellent and the variety is so big that everyone will find something for themselves. Lovely cellar door with wine barrels and processing tanks inside, overlooking vineyards together with wine testing and great host make our experience very enjoyable. For me Casley Mount Hutton was the best winery I've visited so far in Stanthorpe, strongly recommend to add to your bucket list while you are there.

Our fav winery we visited. The owners/ winemakers were wonderful people who went out of their way to make it a great experience. The best part was the behind the scenes tour of how wine is actually made. So fascinating.

Warmly welcomed and nice experience. Must try

Some of the best wines in Queensland. A great range available of reds and whites.

Friendly helpful staff. Great range of products. Most we have tried are great value too, lasting longer than similar products

Great shopping experience. Local Family business selling natural products. The shop smells delicious. Bought some beautiful lemongrass, lime & lemon myrtle hand & body wash & some lip balms for the Grandchildren. Can also be purchased online.

The best smelling and quality soaps, this is my second batch and love them so much. So quick to arrive considering the soaps are posted from rural, ordered Monday night and i already have them arriving today.

Really lovely place with so many things to pick from. From soaps to bath product, makeup, fabulous range of eco-friendly household products, gift ideas. Staff were wonderful and friendly.

This is such a must visit location or order online ; our family had tried some of these wonderful products at different places and had a great experience at their store. Friendly staff, and brilliant natural Australian made products, highly recommended !

Loved visiting Washpool. Could’ve bought everything in there. Highlights were the divine bath bombs, salts, soaps and natural skin care ranges. All natural ingredients to feed your skin and make you glow. Staff are so warm and friendly. Bought gifts for everyone! Highly recommend a visit.

Used products at the B&B we were staying at and they were lovely. Beautiful store to get lost in for a while.

We would like to congratulate Wine Discovery Tours for such an articulate and informative tour of Stanthorpe. Our guide Geoff planed our day to perfection, he is a great asset to the Stanthorpe Tourism and is highly recommended. Darryl and Colleen

Geoff our tour guide was incredibly friendly and so knowledgeable on every destination. We were able to tailor a wine tour specifically for us, with some great suggestions from Geoff. Highly recommend!!!

My wife and I with a few friends had a wine tour with Jeffery, it was awesome. Educational, adventurous & well organised trip.

Wonderful