Explore Narrabri Region
Explore Narrabri Region
Within the serene setting of House on Rose, this café invites you to slow down and savour the moment. From shaded garden seating to the bar overlooking lush grounds or the fairy-lit courtyard, there’s a perfect spot for every mood.
Enjoy quality coffee alongside simple, satisfying fare — toasted sandwiches, crisp salads, burgers, and indulgent sweets.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday – 8am to 2pm
Saturday – 9am to 12pm
Sunday & Monday – Closed
Escape to the peaceful Australian bush and camp under the stars.
This is the perfect spot to relax and unwind – and family friendly.
Campground facilities are suited to:
Amenities include:
Also available for private booking and functions.
Serving Campos Coffee, with a variety of fresh snacks and lunch options suitable for both grab-and-go and dine-in customers.
Wee Waa Showground is the ideal location to stay whilst enjoying beautiful Wee Waa and its surrounding areas. Wee Waa Showground offers tent sites and powered sites for caravans and motor homes with plenty of space to sit back and relax.
Wee Waa Showground is located within walking distance of Wee Waa’s main street as well as the Namoi Echo Museum, which is well worth a visit to get an insight into Wee Waa’s fascinating history.
Reasonable rates
Close to the highway
Overnight stables
camping facilities
Hot showers
Black Snake Distillery produces ASp, an Agave Spirit made in Australia, inspired by Mexican traditions, and is similar to Mezcal. It is handcrafted with wild, locally grown Agave Americana. The Distillery also produces it’s own gin.
The distillery is open most afternoons; however, we recommend calling first.
Start your exploration of Pilliga Forest at the award-winning and wheelchair accessible Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre. Located in Baradine, known as the gateway to Pilliga Forest, the Discovery Centre is an ideal place to drop in.
Pilliga Forest is a large and diverse outback landscape. To make the most of your visit, it’s a great idea to drop by the Centre to pick up maps, seek advice from friendly staff, and find out about guided tours, as well as which are the best birdwatching routes.
Interactive displays will give you your first taste of this dramatic landscape and inspire you to get out there and explore. This first ‘walk in the forest’ will reveal plants and animals, and Aboriginal cultural heritage – Pilliga like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll often find art exhibitions from local artists and other cultural contributions to the community taking place…
Deriah Aboriginal Area offers a unique insight into the traditions and culture of the Gamilaraay Nation. The area is nestled on the western slopes of Nandewar Ranges between Narrabri and Mount Kaputar National Park, is co-managed by NPWS and the local Aboriginal community. This fascinating region offers breathtaking scenic views, as well as great picnicking, walking and birdwatching opportunities to locals and visitors alike.
It’s a great place to spend a day and relish the spectacular scenic views across the sweeping Liverpool Plains to the south-west and Mount Kaputar to the north-east. There’s opportunity to learn about the natural history of this ancient landscape from an Aboriginal perspective. The rare ooline dry rainforest is a fascinating reminder of a time when megafauna roamed the planet.
Walk in the footsteps of the Gamilaroi people along the short Sandstone Caves walking track in Pilliga Nature Reserve. You’ll pass through scenic forest to the impressive sandstone hills, with some containing ancient Aboriginal rock engravings. Take some time to read over the interpretive signage for more of an insight into this special place. This is a special place for the Gamilaroi People. Please be respectful when visiting the area and refrain from touching the rock art and engravings.
You can take a self-guided walk, however this unique place is best experienced on a guided tour with an Aboriginal Discovery Ranger. You can book your tour at Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre in Baradine.
Deep in vast Pilliga Forest lies exquisite Dandry Gorge and the magnificent Sculptures in the Scrub. This once secret location of the Aboriginal Gamilaroi People is now an extraordinary place for all to share. Visit the award-winning sculptures, a project four years in the making, to see five unique art pieces which reveal the cultural history of Pilliga.
Each sculpture is the result of an artist collaborating with local Aboriginal Elders and young people on a piece that tells a story of local Aboriginal history and culture. Take some time to look at these works – you’ll find some information about the artist’s background and the methods used to create the sculpture, along with its deeper meaning.
Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground is near the walking track, which is a good place to stop if you have time, and you may even see some of the local wildlife. If you’re walking the track in spring, you’ll likely be treated to a colourful and vibrant display of wildflowers.
Narrabri Region’s impressive sporting heritage is now cast in stone – and bronze! The Narrabri Sporting Wall of Fame, constructed by Council in 2011, honours the achievements of sportsmen and women who contributed to have Narrabri named as “Australia’s Sportiest Town” in 2001. The Sporting Wall of Fame is located in Tibbereena Street next to the Visitor Information Centre car park exit.
Set on sprawling green lawns overlooking Narrabri Creek, The Crossing Theatre is designed to cater for residents and visitors alike. This $8 million complex with its 1000-seat auditorium, glass-cased Riverside Room, exhibition room and twin cinemas, regularly stages large scale conferences, promotions and concerts, screens the latest movies and caters for private functions such as weddings and parties. The Crossing Theatre café also boasts a cafe that offers an all-day menu, sweets and hot beverages. It is open 7 days a week. More information about The Crossing Theatre
Allow: 1 Hr
In 2013 Narrabri Shire Council opened the new Narrabri Aquatic Centre, located next to the Narrabri Memorial Swimming Pool. The state-of-the-art facility features a 25m Indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor children’s splash pool with heated water, cafe, meeting rooms and lots more. The Narrabri Aquatic Centre indoor pool is open year-round, while outdoor pools open the first weekend of October and close on the last Sunday in March. For opening hours, refer to the Narrabri Shire Council website.
Allow: 1 Hr
The Narrabri Lake was transformed by volunteers from swamp land into a recreational playground for swimmers, canoeists, picnickers and windsurfers. For the energetic at heart, take the 3km walking/cycle track which loops the Lake. For bird watchers, the islands, located at the southern end of the Lake, are a haven for local and migrating birds. The Lake attracts a wonderful array of birds. Pick up a Narrabri Lake bird brochure from the Visitor Information Centre for a full list. There are picnic tables and BBQ facilities at the Mooloobar Street end of the Lake. More information about Narrabri Lake
Allow: 2 Hrs
One of Narrabri’s earliest residences, in Dangar St (Newell Highway), has found a new purpose in life as home to the Narrabri Art and Craft Society. Housing a shop, gallery and studio complex, you are invited to pop in and view the exquisite handiwork of local craftspeople. If you’re lucky, your visit will coincide with a visiting or local exhibition of arts and crafts of many varied mediums. More information about Narrabri Art & Craft Society
Allow: 2 Hrs
Built in the 1880s by colonial architect James Barnet, the Narrabri gaol became a home for the wayward in September 1882 and operated as a medium security prison for 100 years. After its closure, the Narrabri Historical Society was invited to house its collection in the Old Gaol section, and the museum opened in 1988. Today the museum houses an extensive collection of artefacts of historical, archival and cultural significance, in addition to an extensive family history section catalogued by dedicated local historians. More information about Narrabri Gaol & Museum
For those more interested in the fish than the fishing, Narrabri Region is home to the largest aquaculture farm in NSW. Located just 10km from Narrabri on Jacks Creek Road, Narrabri Fish Farm boasts an impressive number of registered culture ponds of various sizes, with a total water surface area of 39,596m2. It breeds Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, eel tailed catfish and yabbies, and visitors are more than welcome to take self-guided tours of the facilities. There is a small entrance fee, but with BBQ and picnic areas and the chance to try your hand at yabbying the old fashioned way, it’s an ideal location for a fun family day out. It is necessary to phone on 0428 749 606 before your visit to make an appointment. Pre-booked coach tours are very welcome. More information about Narrabri Fish Farm
If you’re seeking indoor fun, a meal or cool drink, look no further than the Crossroads Hotel in Narrabri for a spot of ten pin bowling. This award winning Hotel is now home to a two-lane bowling alley. While you’re there, be sure to check out their Pilliga Yowie sculpture. Renowned sculptor Stephen King was commissioned to create this mythical beast, so you no longer have to trek into the Pilliga Forest to spot a Yowie!
The Narrabri Men’s Shed is a community based group with a focus on providing a place where men can meet, share each other’s skills’/interests and company. Everyone is welcome to join in and visitors are more than welcome to pop in and say hello.