Narrabri

Adventure wonderland

The magnificent Mount Kaputar National Park is a short drive east of Narrabri, and a perfect spot for camping, cycling, horse riding and birdwatching. The Sawn Rocks walking track is a reminder of Mount Kaputar’s volcanic past. The panorama from the Mount Kaputar Summit lookout is breathtaking. This easily accessible spot also has picnic tables.

Near the Pilliga Forest, Yarrie Lake is popular for swimming, fishing and boating. You’ll also enjoy yabbying, casting a line or taking a tour at Narrabri Fish Farm, the largest freshwater fish farm in NSW. 

Sawn Rocks, Mount Kaputar National Park - Fiona Gray/DPE

Shows & stargazing

You’ll find more wonderful things to do in and around Narrabri, from watching a movie at the Crossing Theatre to enjoying some family fun at the Narrabri Show and Wee Waa Show. Learn about the town’s colonial history at the Narrabri Old Gaol Heritage Museum.

The CSIRO’s Australia Telescope Compact Array is a short drive west, where six dish antennas on a railway track work like one huge antenna and explore deep into the universe. Entry to the observatory is free and there are exhibits and films.

Narrabri Old Gaol and Museum, Narrabri - Credit: Narrabri Old Gaol and Museum

Local produce

An agricultural heartland, the region produces fine wheat and juicy beef. You can buy local produce such as olives, wine, honey and pasta made from quality durum wheat that's locally grown from the Narrabri Shire Visitor Information Centre.

Enjoy delicious local produce with a meal at The Outback Shack. This bar and grill experience is also made memorable by the local memorabilia adorning the Shack setting, and a mural depicting the Narrabri of yesteryear. Be sure to also drop into the cellar door at Black Snake Distillery, a small batch distillery creating ASp, the unique Australian Agave Spirit in the style of mezcal.

Farmer picking cotton on a farm in Moree, Country NSW

Getting there

Narrabri is around 6.5-hour drive from both Sydney and Brisbane. You can also catch the train from Sydney, which takes around 7.5 hours. Link Airways operates from Narrabri to Brisbane three days a week and Narrabri to Sydney three days a week. Other airlines fly into Moree Airport and you can rent a car for the one-hour drive north.