Highway Tourist Village and Caravan Park: Narrabri Tourism and Local Attractions

Mt Kaputar National Park is a "ecological island" located 25 kilometres east of Narrabri. It is accessible via a road that is sealed for half of its length.
 
At 1524 metres it is the highest point in Australia west of the Great Dividing Range. From its lofty summit the 360 degree view encompasses one tenth of New South Wales.
 
The visitor can enjoy eleven marked walking tracks that meander through the park. These revealing a stunning variety of vegetation, animal and bird life to say nothing of the amazing rock formations.

Location (MapArt) 150.183 degrees longitude, -30.331 degrees latitude.

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The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service also has information for visitors to Mount Kaputar National Park, including details about location (maps and directions) , walking tracks, camping, picnic grounds etc..

The Sawn Rocks are the weathered remains of the solidified lava core of a volcano. On cooling the basalt forms a curious hexagonal fracture pattern to produce what appears to be a bundle of rock columns.

The creek and ravine area here is a good place to enjoy lunch and explore.

The Australia Telescope Compact Array, part of the Australian Telescope National Facility (ATNF), is located 18 kilometres from Narrabri. It is accessible via a sealed road. There is a very well presented visitors centre with display cases, a theatrette and a souvenir shop.
 
The telescope is comprised of a number of large parabolic dishes on "railway tracks" that are operated together to give the effect of a much larger radio wave collecting dish that is many kilometers in diameter. This makes the radio pictures of remote galaxies much sharper.

Location (MapArt): 149.565 degrees longitiude , 130.318 latitude.

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ATNF also has a Vistors Centre web site with directions on how to get there.

The Australian Cotton Centre: Namoi Cotton Co-op has a museum in town on the main highway making it extremely accessible. There are many displays showing the many facets of cotton agriculture and processing. There is an educational simulation game showing the many production tradeoffs that cotton farmers have to make, cotton processing machinery, a cotton harvester and a souvenir shop. Products on sale include cotton clothing, cotton oil and cotton handicrafts.

Location (MapArt) 149.781 degrees longitude, -30.325 degrees latitude.

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• Gemstone Fossicking (Barraba, The Fossicker's Way)
• Fishing
• Wine tastings at local Winerys (Mt Kaputar Wines)
• Old Gaol and Historical Museum (Saturdays only, PDF)
• Honey Factory (Nelson's at Boggabri, 02 6743 4388)
• Bird watching (Yarrie Lake, Barraba)
• Water sports (Yarrie Lake)
• Paint ball

For more information contact:
 
Narrabri Shire Visitors' Centre
Newell Hwy
Narrabri NSW 2390
Telephone: (02) 6799 6760
Facsimile: (02) 6799 6766
Email: tourism@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
Web: Narrabri Council

A PDF file containing a list of Narrabri tourist attractions and contact information can be downloaded from the Narrabri Shire Council.