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Moree is a large town (population 9,311 in 2016) on the banks of the Mehi River in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.

Understand

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Corner of Heber Street and Balo Street, the main streets

The Weraeria and Kamilaroi people are the indigenous peoples of the Moree district. The European explorer Major Thomas Mitchell went to the district in 1832, and squatters soon followed. The name of the town comes from the indigenous word for either 'long waterhole' or 'rising sun'. Cotton is one of the main industries of the district, established in the early 1960s. Moree is known for its artesian hot-spring baths, and is a popular stop-over for travellers on their way to Lightning Ridge and Bourke. Moree is the main centre of the Moree Plains Shire Local Government Area.

Until the 1960s, the town was strictly segregated, with Aboriginals not allowed to enter pubs or clubs, use the swimming pool, or walk on the sidewalk. In 1965, members of the Freedom Ride tried to gain entry to the pool, leading to riots and international news coverage. The ban was repealed shortly after.

Visitor information centre

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Get in

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Map
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Map of Moree (New South Wales)

By car

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Moree is at the intersection of the Newell Highway (A39), the Gwydir Highway (B76), and the Carnarvon Highway. The town is a 700 km/8 hr drive from Sydney, and 500 km/5:30 hr from Brisbane.

Moree is 120 km south-east of Mungindi via the Carnarvon Highway.

Moree is 115 km south-west of Boggabilla and 124 km south-west of Goondiwindi (Queensland) via the Newell Highway, and it is 106 km north of Narrabri via the Newell Highway.

Moree is 141 km west of Inverell via the Gwydir Highway, and it is 214 km north-east of Walgett via the Gwydir Highway, passing through Collarenebri.

Moree is 273 km north-west of Tamworth via the B95 through Manilla, Barraba, Bingara, turn left onto the Gwydir Highway (B76) just before Warialda; or 274 km north-west from Tamworth via the Oxley Highway (B56), turn right onto the Kamilaroi Highway (B56), continue through Gunnedah on the Kamilaroi Highway (B51), Boggabri, turn right at the roundabout onto the Newell Highway (A39), through Narrabri and continue on the Newell Highway.

Moree is 266 km north-west of Armidale via Bundarra Road, turn right onto Thunderbolts Way, through Bundarra, through Gilgai, turn left onto the Gwydir Highway (B76), continue through Inverell on the Gwydir Highway.

Moree is 100 km north of Narrabri via the Newell Highway (A39).

Caution Note: There is a significant amount of interstate drug smuggling along the A39 Newell Highway; Moree Highway Patrol (HWP) are notorious for cracking down on this and routinely do roadside drug testing and RBT. HWP may also search your vehicle if they suspect drug possession.

Other than drug possession, Moree HWP is also notorious for cracking down on other road offences like speeding – don't exceed 110 km/h (68 mph), especially all the more on this highway.

Driver rest areas

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Moree Community Library and War Memorial Hall

From Narrabri

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  • 2 Edgeroi Park, Newell Highway, 27 km north of Narrabri (left hand side, next to disused petrol station). Light vehicle access. Playground. Shelter. Emergency phone. Litter bins. No toilets. 
  • 3 Woolabrar Rest Area, Newell Highway, 49.3 km north of Narrabri (left hand side, 1.5 km north of Bellata). Light vehicle access and heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets - the nearest public toilets are back at the BP truckstop in Bellata 
  • 4 Tookey Creek Rest Area, Newell Highway, 53.1 km north of Narrabri (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Toilets. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. 
  • 5 Gurley Parking Area, Newell Highway, 68.3 km north of Narrabri (right hand side, opposite the post office.). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets - no public toilets in Gurley 
  • 6 Tycannah Rest Area - northbound, Newell Highway, 84.7 km north of Narrabri (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. Wheelchair accessible. No toilets. 
  • 7 Tycannah Rest Area - southbound, Newell Highway, 16.4 km south of Moree (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Picnic tables. Shelter. Litter bins. Wheelchair accessible. No toilets. 

From Collarenabri

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  • 8 Gwydir Highway, 48.4 km east of Collarenabri (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Toilets. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. 
  • 9 Gwydir Highway, 90.2 km east of Collarenabri (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Toilets. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. 

From Boggabilla

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  • 10 North Star Road Rest Area, Newell Highway, 30.4 km south-west of Boggabilla (left hand side, at the intersection with I B Bore Road). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Toilets. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. 
  • 11 before Mungle Creek, Newell Highway, 31.5 km south-west of Boggabilla (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Shelter. Litter bins. 
  • 12 Kiga Bore Rest Area - southbound, Newell Highway, 59.3 km south-west of Boggabilla (left hand side in Taiga Lane). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets. 
  • 13 Kiga Bore Rest Area - northbound, Newell Highway, 56 km north-east of Moree (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets. 
  • 14 Newell Highway, 74.3 km south-west of Boggabilla (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets. 
  • 15 Gwydir River Parking Area, Newell Highway, 105 km south-west of Boggabilla (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets. 
  • 16 Boolooroo Rest Area, Newell Highway, 111 km south-west of Boggabilla (right hand side). Light vehicle access. Heavy vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. No toilets. 
  • 17 Webb Park Oval, Boggabilla Rd (left hand side). Light vehicle access. Picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Shelter. Litter bins. Toilets. 

By coach (bus)

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Moree Court House

Grafton to Moree

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A NSW TrainLink coach service runs between Grafton and Moree. Coaches stop at the Moree Train Station in Gosport Street

The eastbound service (Route 142) departs Moree M W F at 10:55AM, arrives at Inverell at 12:55PM and departs at 1:40PM, arrives at Glen Innes at 2:36PM, and arrives at Grafton at 4:40PM. The westbound service (Route 141) departs Grafton Tu Th Sa at 10:20AM, arrives at Glen Innes at 12:25PM, arrives at Inverell at 1:15PM and departs 2:15PM, and arrives at Moree at 4:10PM. Note the alternating direction of travel on alternating days, and no services on a Sunday

A map and timetable can be downloaded here

Bookings are essential - Coach drivers do not take payment or offer reservations.

Bookings and stops
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  • NSW TrainLink - regular bookings, ☏ +61 13 22 32. Daily 7AM-10PM. (updated Sep 2024)
  • NSW TrainLink - multi-trip and Discovery Pass, ☏ +61 13 22 32. Daily 7AM-10PM. (updated Sep 2024)
  • 18 Inverell - coach stop (Inverell Transit Centre and Inverell Visitor Information Centre), 11/31 Campbell Street. 
  • 19 Inverell - bookings (Windsong Travel), 45 Byron Street (between Subway and Imperial Guest Rooms), ☏ +61 2 6722 3011. M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-noon. The coach does not stop here - it stops at the Inverell Visitor Information Centre (Transit Centre), 11-31 Campbell Street. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 20 Grafton (Railway Station), 23 Through Street, South Grafton (corner Through Street and Crisp Avenue, South Grafton), ☏ +61 13 22 32. M-F 4AM-9PM, 9:30PM-1:30AM Sa Su Public holidays 4AM-noon, 1:30-9PM, 9:30PM-1:30AM. 
  • 21 Grafton (Grafton Travel Agency), 48 Prince St (next to Grafton Fast Photos), ☏ +61 2 6642 3777. M-F 8:45AM-5PM, Sa 8:45AM-noon. The coach does not stop here - it stops at the railway station. 
  • 22 Moree - coach stop (to/from Grafton) and bookings (Railway Station), Gosport St, ☏ +61 2 6750 7161. M-F 7AM-11AM. Parking in Gosport Street (cross over Newell Highway to get to the station) or directly behind the station in Morton Street. 
  • 23 M & G Travel, 66 Balo St, ☏ +61 2 6752 3055. M-F 9AM-5PM. The coach does not stop here - it stops at the railway station. 

Inverell to Moree via Goondiwindi

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As of Mar 2021, Transport NSW are trialling a route (Route 499) between Inverell and Moree via Goondiwindi.

This coach departs Inverell F only at 4PM, arrives at Goondiwindi at 7:10 PM, and arrives at Moree at 8:50PM. This coach departs Moree F only at 5:40AM, arrives at Goondiwindi at 7:18AM, and arrives at Inverell at 11AM. Seats for this service can only be booked by phoning Reynolds and Fogarty directly.

Coach stops

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  • 24 Inverell - coach stop (Inverell Transit Centre), 11/31 Campbell Street. 
  • 25 Goondiwindi, 5 McLean Street (at the tourist information centre). Corner of McLean Street and Bowen Street 
  • 26 Moree - coach stop (to/from Inverell and Goondiwindi), corner of Auburn Street and Roslyn Lane (behind Coles). 

Brisbane to Moree

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Crisps Coaches run between Brisbane and Moree. Bookings are required - phone or use the website to secure your seat.

Note that the times given are Australian Eastern Standard Time/Queensland Time (GMT+10). From the first Su in Oct to the first Su in Apr New South Wales is on Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (GMT+11), so adjust arrival/departure times for stops in New South Wales by adding 1 hour.

Also note that services may be adjusted or cancelled at little or no notice due to COVID-19 lockdowns, natural disasters, or changes in operations, so please confirm with Crisp's before departure.

Outbound coaches depart Brisbane M and F 10:45AM from the long-distance bus station in Parkland Crescent (outside Platform 10 at Roma Street Railway Station) and arrive at Moree at the Moree Visitors Information Centre 5:45PM.

Inbound coaches depart Moree from the Moree Visitors Information Centre M and F 7:30AM and arrive at Brisbane at the long-distance bus station in Parkland Crescent (outside Platform 10 at Roma Street Railway Station) 2:30PM.

By train

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Moree Railway Station

Sydney to Moree

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Trains run from Sydney to Moree daily (Route 243), departing Central Station in Sydney at 9:30AM, arriving at Werris Creek at 14:57PM, and arriving at Moree at 6PM.

The train departs Moree daily (Route 244) at 8:05AM, arriving at Werris Creek at 11:05AM, and arriving at Central Station in Sydney at 4:39PM.

Moree to Tamworth and Armidale via Werris Creek

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It is possible to change trains at Werris Creek for services to Tamworth and Armidale, however bookings are not available from Werris Creek Railway Station itself, so reservations need to be made long before departure. The service (Route 223) departs Werris Creek daily at 2:57PM, arrives at Tamworth at 3:37PM, and arrives at Armidale at 5:35PM. The service (Route 224) departs Armidale at 8:19AM, arrives at Tamworth at 10:06AM, and arrives at Werris Creek at 11:07AM before continuing on to Sydney.

A timetable and map can be downloaded here. Bookings are essential.

Bookings and railway stations

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By plane

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Moree is served by Moree Regional Airport. The airport does have some scheduled services by QantasLink but mainly provides general aviation facilities, maintenance and support for agricultural aviation in the local area. There are no ticketing facilities at the airport, but bookings can be made 1 hour before departure at the M & G Travel agency in Balo Street. Check-in time is 1 hour before departure. A taxi costs approximately $16 to the town centre, and car rental agencies are a short walk from the terminal. QantasLink has added Dash 8 Q400s to the route with Dash 8-200 and -300s running Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and Q400s running Thursday, Friday and Saturday (only morning flights operate on Saturdays).

Get around

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A private vehicle is the most practical way of getting around Moree and to explore the district.

The nearest car rental agencies are at the airport.

By coach

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There are three coaches per week in each direction running from the station to the town centre. Coaches are operated by NSW TrainLink.

By taxi

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See

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Moree Lands Office (land titles)

In and near town

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  • 1 Bank Art Museum (BAMM), 25 Frome Street (corner of Frome Street and Heber Street), ☏ +61 2 6757 3320, . M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-1PM. BAMM has a changing program of touring and collection exhibitions. The art museum supports contemporary Australian artists, and it has an extensive collection of art by Aboriginal artists, one of the most extensive collections in regional New South Wales. Gifts and souvenirs available. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 2 Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre, corner of Balo Street and Albert Street, ☏ +61 2 6757 3238, . Phone for hours. One of the largest collections of family history records and photographs of Aboriginal people, used to trace ancestors and long-lost relatives, and houses over 110,000 genealogies of families, records of Aboriginal ex-servicemen, artefacts, art and over 15,000 photographs. Discover local history and Aboriginal history, attend cultural awareness workshops and language programs. The centre provides valuable information on the Kamilaroi people and history of Moree. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 3 Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (Moree Hot Springs), 20 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Gosport Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 2272. M-F 6AM-8PM Sa Su 7AM-7PM. Artesian spas. Olympic pool. Waterslide. Children's waterpark. Gym. Wellness and Day Spa. Cafe. Closed for 1 week in July or August for maintenance. See fees here. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 4 Moree Botanic Gardens, 67 Alice Street (near the Moree Visitors Information Centre). A series of parks starting from the Moree Visitors Information Centre (information leaflet available), following the bank of the Mehi River. Look for the traditionally carved trees of the Kamilaroi people. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 5 Sisters Under the Skin, 207 Balo street (next to Yaamaganu Centre and Cafe Gali), ☏ +61 432 668 338, . M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-3PM. Sisters Under the Skin is a collaborative workspace & showroom for local women's art, designs & handmade products. Located in a beauty salon. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 6 The Mehi Gallery, 22 Frome Street (behind the Moree TAFE (Technical And Further Education college)), ☏ +61 2 6752 0336. Closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.. The gallery runs in partnership with TAFE NSW, New England Institute, Moree Campus and offers visitors an experience of Aboriginal art. There is also the opportunity to meet and greet the local artists. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 7 The Moree Gallery, The Max Centre, 30 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Balo Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 3927, . M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-12:30PM. The Moree Gallery is an established destination gallery, it exhibits contemporary, emerging and mid-career Australian artists and ceramicists with 4 major shows each year. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 8 Yaama Ganu Gallery and Cafe Gali, 211 Balo Street (next to Woolworths Caltex), ☏ +61 2 6794 3280, . M-F 8AM-3PM, Sa 8AM-12:30PM. A not-for-profit Aboriginal Art gallery with a cafe. (updated Mar 2021)

Out of town

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Mehi River weir

North

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  • 9 Club Hotel (Garah Hotel), Railway Parade, Garah (51 km north of Moree via the Carnarvon Highway (northbound), through Ashley), ☏ +61 432 537 717. A pleasant little hotel in the bush. Pub fare. Accommodation available; phone for rates and availability. Likely to be booked out during the Talmoi Picnic Races (horseracing) in June 

East

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  • 10 Golden Grain Hotel (Pally Pub), 59 Bingera Street, Pallamallawa (33 km east of Moree via the Gwydir Highway/B76 (eastbound), turn left into Grattai Road, cross the Gwydir River bridge; across the road from the Pally Store (convenience store)), ☏ +61 2 6754 9236. A bush pub in the tidy village of Pallamallawa. Pub fare, accommodation available - phone for rates and availability 
  • 11 Pally Cafe, 68 Bingera Street, Pallamallawa (33 km east of Moree via the Gwydir Highway (eastbound), turn left onto Grattai Road, cross the Mehi River bridge, cafe is on the right at the corner of River Street and Bingera Street, opposite the Golden Grain Hotel/Pally Pub), ☏ +61 2 6754 9653. Fine cafe fare, suitable for picnics along the Mehi River (updated Mar 2021)
  • 12 Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area (Terry Hie Hie Community Conservation Area Zone 2 - Aboriginal Culture), Terry Hie Hie (51 km south-east of Moree via Gwydir Highway/B76 (eastbound), turn right into Terry Hie Hie Road). Once a traditional meeting area for the local Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay people, this area features 6 cultural reserves, Yana-y Warruwi walking track (3.5-km loop, hard, 2½-3½ hr), picnic area with car parking, toilets, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, fire rings (bring your own firewood), drinking water (boil first or preferably bring your own). Limited to none mobile phone coverage. Barbecues not permitted during Fire Bans. No pets, no smoking, Walking trail is possbile for handicapped access but still hard. 

South

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  • 13 Royal Hotel Gurley, Lot 111 Newell Highway, Gurley (33 km south of Moree via the Newell Highway (southbound), corner of Newell Highway and Millie Street), ☏ +61 2 6754 6825. A pleasant bush hotel between Moree and Narrabri. Pub fare. Accommodation available - phone for rates and availability 

West

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  • 14 Bullarah Bush Cafe, 6905 Gwydir Highway, Bullarah (69 km west of Moree via the Gwydir Highway/B76 (westbound), on the left hand side), ☏ +61 2 6792 7300. Tu-Th 8AM-8PM, F Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 8AM-8PM. A remote cafe between Moree and Collarenabri. Cafe fare. 
  • 15 Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area (Waterbird Lagoon bird hide) (63 km north-west of Moree via the Gwydir Highway/B76 (westbound), turn right onto Watercourse Road, 3 km to picnic area; four-wheel drive vehicles preferred, may not be reached after wet weather), ☏ +61 2 6792 7300, . M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM. A must for birdwatchers to see rare birdlife. Carpark, and picnic tables. 

Do

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Moree Race Club (horse racing)
  • Cotton Farm, Cotton Gin, and Town Tour (O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours), ☏ +61 427 542 167, . 3-hour tour during the cotton harvesting season. Tour around one of the many cotton farms where the cotton is picked and packed into modules/bales ready for transportation to the Cotton Gin. The Cotton Gin is where you can see the raw cotton being cleaned and the seed removed and packaged for export. This tour also includes courtesy pick up and return from the accommodation and a town familiarisation tour. $30 adults, $20 children under 14 years. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Guided Art Deco and History Walking Tour, Moree Visitors Iinformation Centre, ☏ +61 2 6757 3350. With a history steeped in exquisite Art Deco architecture, Moree's main street presents restored heritage listed buildings influenced by American, Egyptian, Greek, and Spanish designs. Learn about some of the major events in the history of Moree, stories of early pioneers and some of the influential people in its history. Dress comfortably and appropriately - walkers ought to wear comfortable shoes, wear a hat, apply sunscreen and bring a bottle of drinking water. The tour is not available due to Covid-19 restrictions; phone for enquiries. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Lightning Ridge Tour (O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours) (222 km west of Moree via Collarenabri), ☏ +61 427 542 167, . Full day tour, seasonal. Lightning Ridge is famous for black opals it is recognised worldwide as the largest source of quality opals. Explore the various mines, opal fields, with the opportunity purchase some opals. The tour includes pickup and drop off to the accommodation and morning tea at Collarenebri. Lunch, other attractions, souvenirs and underground tours like the Chamber of the Black Hand are not included in tour price. $70 adults, $50 children under 14 years. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Moree Art Trails. Showcasing a collaboration of art galleries and murals in Moree's CBD & business precincts. See the Moree Visitor Information Centre or download a map here. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Pecan Farm and Town tour (O'Dempseys Charters and Local Tours), ☏ +61 427 542 167, . 3 hour tour. Featuring Stahmann's Pecan Nut Farm, the largest and most productive pecan nut plantation in the Southern Hemisphere (access is strictly by guided tour). Pecan nut taste-testing in the morning, followed by a town tour featuring some of Moree's favorite historical buildings. Tour includes courtesy pickup and return service to the accommodation and a morning tea under pecan trees. $30 adults, $20 children under 14 years. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Self guided driving tour. Explore the Moree Plains region on a self-guided driving tour - many locations are beautiful natural sites with picnic spots. A booklet of local self-guided driving tours is available from the Moree Visitor Information Centre, along with information on road accessibility as well. The booklet can also be downloaded here. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Self guided heritage walk. This relaxing walk covers 14 of Moree's historical buildings in the CBD area of the town. A booklet is available from the Moree Visitors Information Centre or can be downloaded here. (updated Mar 2021)

Events

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Mehi River bridge
  • 1 Jellicoe Markets (Moree Markets), Jelicoe Park (corner of Gwydir Highway/Alice Street and Warialda Street, behind the Moree Visitors Information Centre). Held first Su of the month excepting Jan. Local markets - local craft and jewellery, plants and homewares, poultry, food sampling, fresh produce. Children’s activities, places to buy coffee and breakfast. Often there is local entertainment and music. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 2 Mallawa Amateur Picnic Races, Mallawa Race Track, Mallawa Road, Mallawa (74 km south-west of Moree via Gwydir Highway/B76 (westbound), turn left into Telleraga Road, turn right into Mallawa Road and continue past the school, continue through the intersections with Coombah Road on the right and Clarendon Road on the left, racetrack is the next left), ☏ +61 2 6757 3350. Held in June. Annual amateur horse racing. Bring a picnic lunch, racing starting at 1PM. Bbar facilities and live entertainment until 10PM. ATM facilities available on the day.Event to be confirmed - depends on Covid-19 restrictions. Phone to enquire. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Moree Moon Festival, ☏ +61 2 6757 3350. September or October. The Moon Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese people of Moree. The festival is held on the night of the full moon between early September and October. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 3 Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival, Moree Secondary College - Albert Street Campus (cnr of Albert St & Frome St), . Held in May. Celebrity chefs, kids' entertainment, Blokes on the BBQ competition, producer exhibits, live entertainment. $2 per person. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 4 Moree Picnic Races, Moree Racecourse, ☏ +61 2 6752 4763, . Held in June. Annual horse racing. A six-race meet followed by a marquee dinner dance at the racecourse. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 5 Moree Show, Moree Showground (corner of Warialda Street and McElhone Street). Held in April. Annual fair: rides, food, entertainment, exhibitions. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 6 Talmoi Picnic Races, Boomi Street, Garah (53 km north of Moree via the Carnarvon Highway - in Garah turn left (last street on the left) into Boomi Street), ☏ +61 2 6757 3350. Held in June. Annual horse racing. The final leg of the Golden Triangle Bush Races, one of Australia's oldest picnic race meetings. A fun family day out. Event to be confirmed - depends upon Covid-19 restrictions. Phone to enquire. (updated Mar 2021)

Sports

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  • 7 Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (Moree Hot Springs), 20 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Gosport Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 2272. M-F 6AM-8PM, Sa Su 7AM-7PM. Artesian spas. Olympic pool. Waterslide. Children's waterpark. Gym. Wellness and Day Spa. Cafe. Closed for 1 week in July or August for maintenance. See fees here. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 8 Moree Golf Club, 2 Greenbah Road (on the Gwydir Highway, on the left heading westbound, near A C Thomson and Son Plumbing Supplies), ☏ +61 2 6752 1405, . 18 hole, par 72 championship Golf Course. Club house. Pro shop. Golf carts. Chinese restaurant - see Eat. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 9 Moree Services Club, 3 Albert Street (Albert Street eastbound, over the Mehi River bridge), ☏ +61 2 6752 1566, . M 10AM-10PM, Tu 10AM-10:30PM, W 10AM-11PM, Th 10AM-11:30PM, F Sa 10AM-12:30AM, Su 10AM-9PM. Lawn bowls. Restaurant - see Eat. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 10 Moree Tennis Club, Endeavour Lane (corner of Albert Street and Endeavour Lane), ☏ +61 2 6752 6124, . Tennis. Phone for rates for court hire - bookings essential. (updated Mar 2021)

Buy

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Self catering

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  • 1 Coles, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street (corner of Balo Street and Gwydir Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 3877. M-Sa 6AM-10PM, Su 8AM-8PM. Supermarket. Parking is at the rear in Auburn Street off Gwydir Street (updated Mar 2021)
  • 2 Woolworths, 215 Balo Street (near Yaamaganu Centre and Cafe Gali), ☏ +61 2 6751 3300. M-Sa 7AM-9PM, Su 8AM-8PM. Supermarket. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 3 Greenbah Store, 33 Greenbah Road (opposite the Moree Golf Club), ☏ +61 2 6752 3004. M-F 4:30AM-6:30PM, Sa 4:30AM-5:30PM, Su 6AM-5PM. Convenience store. Takeaways. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 4 Amaroo Store, 100 Amaroo Drive (corner of Amaroo Drive and Boston Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 2738. M-F 5:30AM-8PM, Sa 6AM-8PM, Su 7AM-8PM. Convenience store. Takeaways. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Faulkner's Newsagency, 337 Gosport Street (Opposite the Moree Railway Station, near the Victoria Hotel), ☏ +61 2 6752 1196. Newsagent - magazines, stationery, NSW Lottery agent. Stock up here on reading material before departing on the train. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 5 South Moree Butchery, 383 Frome Street, ☏ +61 2 6752 3166. M-F 5AM-6PM, Sa 5AM-1PM. Butchers. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 6 Reado's Meats, 141 Heber Street (corner Heber Street (Gwydir Highway westbound) and Belgravia Street). M-F 6AM-6PM, Sa 6AM-1PM. Butchers. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 7 Moree Bakehouse, 98 Heber Street (next to the My Store antique shop), ☏ +61 2 6752 1500, . M-F 6AM-4:45PM. Bakery (updated Mar 2021)
  • 8 Annie's Bakery, 26 Alice Street (corner of Alice Street and Warialda Street), ☏ +61 2 6751 1284. M-F 5AM-5PM, Sa 5AM-2PM. Bakery (updated Mar 2021)
  • Balo Square Bakery, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street, ☏ +61 2 6752 6933. M-F 6AM-4:45PM, Sa 6:30AM-1:30PM. Bakery (updated Mar 2021)
  • 9 Hardman Outdoors (O'Briens Glass), 435 Frome Street (corner of Frome Street and Banksia Way), ☏ +61 2 6752 1066. M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa 8AM-noon. Camping gear. Fishing gear. Water-skiing gear. Boating gear. Hunting gear. Hiking gear. Kayaking gear. Gas bottles. (updated Mar 2021)
  • BWS Moree, 215 Balo Street (near Woolworths), ☏ +61 2 6751 3303. M-Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 10AM-7PM. Liquor store. (updated Mar 2021)
  • The Bottle-O (Amaroo Tavern), Amaroo Drive, ☏ +61 2 6752 4911. Daily 10AM-10PM. Liquor store. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Liquorland, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street, ☏ +61 2 9883 0591. M-Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 10AM-6PM. Liquor store. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Bottlemart (Post Office Hotel), 33 Frome Street, ☏ +61 22 6752 1219. Liquor store. (updated Mar 2021)

Eat

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Restaurants

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  • 1 Ameroo Tavern, Amaroo Drive (corner of Manilla Street and Strafford Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 4911, . Home of The Big Plane, a C47 Dakota aircraft delivered to the Royal Australian Airforce in 1945, was serving with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force until 1992. Bistro, takeaway. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Dragon Phoenix Restaurant (Dragon Phoenix Resort), 361 Frome Street (next to KFC), ☏ +61 2 6752 4444. Daily 5-10PM. Chinese cuisine. Steaks. Takeaways. See website for dine-in menu and takeaway menu. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Hot Woks Bistro (Moree Services Club), 3 Albert Street, ☏ +61 2 6751 1628. Daily lunch noon-2PM, dinner 6-9PM. Bistro fare (updated Mar 2021)
  • 2 Maslina Bar and Grill, 296-298 Warialda Street (opposite Jellicoe Park, near the Moree Visitors Information Centre), ☏ +61 2 6751 1307. Dinner M-Sa 5:30PM-8:30PM, lunch Th-Sa by prior reservation only. Grills, alcohol. Takeaways available for dinner. Enquire about dietary requirements. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 3 Moree Thai Cuisine, 1/52 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Frome Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 2992. M-F lunch 11AM-2PM, dinner 5-10PM; Sa Su dinner 5-10PM. Thai cuisine. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 4 New Bo Wa Restaurant, 358 Frome Street, ☏ +61 2 6752 3280, . Tu-Th lunch 11AM-2PM, dinner 5-9PM; F Sa lunch 11AM-2PM, dinner 5-10PM; Su dinner 5-9PM. Chinese (Cantonese) cuisine. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 5 Tandoori Bites, 98 Balo Street, ☏ +61 2 6752 3522, . Daily 5-9PM. North Indian cuisine - reservations essential. (updated Mar 2021)
  • The Ma Ma Chim Restaurant (Moree Golf Club), 2 Greenbah Road, ☏ +61 2 6752 4034. Tu dinner 5-8:30PM; W lunch 11:30AM-2PM, dinner 5-8:30PM; Th 11:30AM-2:30PM; F Sa lunch 11:30AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-9:30PM; Su 11:30AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-8PM. Thai and Australian cuisine. Dine-in and takeaway. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 6 Thub Thim Thai Moree, 2/46 Adelaide Street (corner of Adelaide Street and Frome Street), ☏ +61 2 6751 1220. Daily 5-9PM. Thai and Asian cuisine. (updated Mar 2021)

Cafes

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  • 7 Cafe Omega, 145 Balo Street (in the Liljune House building), ☏ +61 2 6751 1300. M-F 7:30AM-4:30PM, Sa 7:30AM-2:30PM, Su 7AM-2PM. Cafe fare. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 8 Deluxe Cafe, 347 Frome Street (next to Harley Davidson motorcycle dealership), ☏ +61 418 487 868. M-F 6AM-1PM, Sa 8AM-noon. Coffee shop and cold drinks. Takeaway and pick-up. Free delivery within town. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 9 Fishabout, 308 Frome Street (next to Repco), ☏ +61 2 6752 6633. M-Sa 8:30AM-7:30PM. Fish and chips, fast food. Takeaways. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 10 Relaxing Cafe, 6/75 Heber Street (opposite the Suncorp Bank), ☏ +61 2 6752 1118. M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 7AM-1PM. Cafe fare. (updated Mar 2021)

Fast food

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  • 11 Magic Noodles, 46 Adelaide Street (corner of Adelaide Street and Frome Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 3710. Tu-Su 11AM-9PM. Asian noodles. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Michael's Takeaways, 339 Warialda Street, Suite B (at the Baths Motel), ☏ +61 2 6752 2356. M lunch 9AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-8PM; W-Sa lunch 9AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-8PM; Su lunch 10AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-8PM. Fish and chips. Burgers. Fast food. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 12 Racecourse Takeaways, 3 Boggabri Road (opposite the Moree Racecourse, near the intersection with the Carnarvon Highway), ☏ +61 2 67523990. M Tu 6AM-8PM, W-F 6AM-9PM, Sa 7AM-8PM, Su 8AM-6PM. Takeaways. A very popular place with long-distance truck drivers. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Sunshine Kebabs, Balo Square, 85 Balo Street (corner of Balo Street and Gwydir Street, near Coles), ☏ +61 2 426 902 956. M-Sa 9AM-4:45PM, Su 10AM-3PM. Doner kebabs. (updated Mar 2021)

Drink

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  • 1 Ameroo Tavern, Amaroo Drive (corner of Manilla Street and Strafford Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 4911, . Home of The Big Plane, a C47 Dakota aircraft delivered to the Royal Australian Airforce in 1945, was serving with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force until 1992. Bistro, takeaway. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Moree Golf Club, 2 Greenbah Road (On the Gwydir Highway, on the left heading westbound, near A C Thomson and Son Plumbing Supplies), ☏ +61 2 6752 1405, . Chinese restaurant - see Eat. (updated Mar 2021)
  • Moree Services Club, 3 Albert Street (Albert Street eastbound, over the Mehi River bridge), ☏ +61 2 6752 1566, . M 10AM-10PM, Tu 10AM-10:30PM, W 10AM-11PM, Th 10AM-11:30PM, F Sa 10AM-12:30AM, Su 10AM-9PM. Restaurant - see Eat. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 2 Post Office Hotel, 33 Frome Street (opposite the court house), ☏ +61 2 6752 1219. Pub fare. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 3 Royal Hotel, 54 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Auburn Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 2266. Pub fare. (updated Mar 2021)

Sleep

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Hotels

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Motels

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  • 1 Albert Motel, corner of Albert Street and Morton Street (near Moree Services Club), ☏ +61 2 6751 1040, . Free WiFi internet. Foxtel cable TV. Guest laundry. Outdoor saltwater swimming pool. Room service breakfast. Charge-back available from Moree Services Club to the motel. Dry-cleaning service. Barbecue facilities for guests. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Phone or see website for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 2 Alexander Motor Inn, 62 Alice Street (opposite the Moree Visitors Information Centre), ☏ +61 2 6752 4222, . Check-in: Reception open 7AM-9PM, check-out: noon. In-room dinner service. NBN Wireless internet. Boardroom meeting facilities. Continental breakfast. Free Parking. Pool side area. Barbeque. See website for rates. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 3 Angels Rest Motel, 329 Warialda Street (behind the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre), ☏ +61 2 6751 1347, . Digital television. Free WiFi internet. Each room has its own full kitchen, bathroom, and air conditioning. Pet-friendly option (phone in advance). Secure off-street parking outside each room. Barbecue area. Guest laundry. Non-smoking rooms. Tea and coffee facilities. Phone for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 4 Artesian Spa Motel, 2 Boggabilla Road (near the Moree Race Club), ☏ +61 2 6752 2466, . Rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, cable television. Free WiFi. Free parking. 3 pools - one saltwater, 2 artesian. Barbecue facilities. On-site Artesian Gardens Licenced Restaurant. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 5 Baths Motel Moree, 339 Warialda Street, ☏ +61 2 6752 5155. Short walk to Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. Free parking. Free WiFi. Shuttle bus service to railway station and airport. Convenience store and Michael's Takeaways on-site. Electric-vehicle charging station. Barbecue facilities. Laundry service. Rooms have air conditioning, kitchenette, refrigerator, electric blankets, 32" TV, ensuite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities. Phone for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 6 Burke & Wills Motor Inn, 2 Mungindi Road (opposite the Moree Race Club), ☏ +61 2 6752 3377. Rooms have air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, television, private en suite with shower and toilet, hair dryer and complimentary toiletaries. Free WiFi. Free parking. 20 metre lap pool. Barbecue facility. On-site Explorers Restaurant. Phone or see website for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 7 Econo Lodge Moree Spa Motor Inn, 21 Alice Street (corner of Alice Street and Gosport Street - entrance in Gosport Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 3455, . Non-smoking rooms. Free Wifi. Air conditioning. Guest laundry. Barbecue facilities. 200 m from Moree Railway Station. Courtesy pick-up from the railway station and from the Moree Regional Airport if advised at time of booking. In-room breakfasts. Phone or see website for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 8 Golden Harvest Motor Inn (near New Bo Wa Chinese Restaurant), ☏ +61 2 6752 2200, . Pool with towel service. Barbecue area. Short walk to artesian pools. Tour desk. 24 hour safe deposit box. Airport shuttle. Car rental assistance. Car wash. Dry cleaning. Guest laundry. Free off-street parking. Breakfast room service. Phone or see website for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 9 Grand Baths Motel (iGrand Motel), 345 Warialda Street, ☏ +61 2 6752 6522, . Rooms have air conditiong, ensuite bathroom, free WiFi, on-site parking, fully equipped kitchen, mini fridge, TV. Free shuttle for airport, tours available. Short walk to Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 10 Maria Motel, 34 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Warialda Street, opposite the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre), ☏ +61 2 6752 1427, . All rooms are non-smoking. Free internet access. Complimentary airport and train station transfers. Self-service guest laundry. Barbecue areas. Communal kitchen area, rooms have kitchenettes. Closest accommodation to the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (hot springs). Phone or see website for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 11 Molika Springs Motel, 314 Warialda Street, ☏ +61 2 6752 7066. 10 self-contained units, all non-smoking. Rooms have air conditioning, digital TV, hairdryers, ironing facilities, internet access, barbecue area, guest laundry, undercover car parking. Phone for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 12 Moree Lodge Motel, 296-298 Warialda Street (next to Masalina Bar and Grill, opposite Jellicoe Park), ☏ +61 2 6752 4504. Phone for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 13 Spa Village Travel Inn, 304 Warialda Street, ☏ +61 2 6752 4033. Free WiFi. Secure off-street parking. Fully licenced restaurant and bar. Breakfast, dinner, room service. Outdoor swimming pool. Self-service guest laundry. Parking for buses, trucks, trailers. Not pet friendly. Rooms have flat-screen TV, air conditioning, bar fridge, microwave oven, toaster, tea and coffee facilities, private ensuite bathroom, complimentary toiletries. Phone or see website for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 14 Winchester Motel, 54 Anne Street (corner of Anne Street and Frome Street), ☏ +61 2 6752 4666. Cable TV. Free WiFi. Breakfast and dinner room service. On-site laundry. One pet-friendly room, restrictions apply, booking essential. Phone or see website for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)

Apartments

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  • 15 Jackaroo Apartments, 378 Frome Street (opposite KFC), ☏ +61 2 6752 2578, . Free WiFi. Fresh linen supplied. Non-smoking rooms. Security parking. Outdoor swimming pool (Nov-Jul). BBQ area. Free parking - large car park for vehicles with trailers, small trucks and camper vans is available on-site. On-site undercover parking also. Air conditioning. Jillaroo Coffee Shop. From $100 per night. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 16 The Phoenix Resort, 361 Frome Street, Moree (Next to KFC. Entry and reception on Adelaide Street.), ☏ +61 2 6752 5555, . Apartments and hotel rooms with on-site artesian pools. 34 self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments with individual split-type air conditioning, kitchen and dinning, internal laundry, WiFi, security card access and fully gated premises. Phone or see website for rates and availability. (updated Nov 2024)

Guest house

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  • 17 The Imperial - Guest Rooms, 44 Heber Street (corner of Heber Street and Balo Street), ☏ +61 2 8806 1410. Check-in: Front desk open 9:30AM-5:30PM. Shared bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facilities. Rooms have air conditioning. Electricity included in price. Premium double - $65 per night, Standard double - $60 per night. (updated Mar 2021)
  • 18 Dover House, 40 Dover Street, ☏ +61 429 111 259, . 3-bedroom home, renovated. Modern kitchen. 2 bathrooms. Queen bed, double bed, 2 single beds. Phone or email for rates and availability. (updated Mar 2021)

Caravan parks

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  • 19 Gwydir Carapark, Amaroo Drive (near Amaroo Tavern), ☏ +61 2 6752 2723, . 150 sites, powered and unpowered. Motel accommodation (14 rooms) and cabin accommodation available - see website. 6 artesian pools. Busy season is from Mar until the end of Sep. Closest accommodation to the airport. Powered site $34 per night/$210 per week, unpowered site $30 per night/$190 per week, extra person $15 per night/$90 per week. Linen hire $10 per bed. (updated Mar 2021)
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