Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Statue & Poets Precinct
The bronze statue memorialises poet Dorothea Mackellar — known for “My Country” — paying tribute to her connection with the Gunnedah area.
The surrounding “Poets Precinct” includes a walk (the “Maas Walk”) dotted with plaques of her poems in native bush settings, and — nearby — the Mackellar Centre featuring a watercolour collection inspired by her work.
The surrounding “Poets Precinct” includes a walk (the “Maas Walk”) dotted with plaques of her poems in native bush settings, and — nearby — the Mackellar Centre featuring a watercolour collection inspired by her work.
Gunnedah Water Tower Museum
Housed in Gunnedah’s old water reservoir (built in 1908), this museum has four floors of local history, memorabilia, war artefacts, old photographs, household items — a deep dive into town history.
Bonus: there are large murals on the outside commemorating veterans (especially from the Vietnam War) — interesting for history and art lovers alike.
Bonus: there are large murals on the outside commemorating veterans (especially from the Vietnam War) — interesting for history and art lovers alike.
Lake Keepit & Lake Keepit Water Park
About 25–30 min drive from Gunnedah. The lake / dam area offers boating, fishing, swimming, picnics, and nice natural scenery.
The Water Park section (in Reflections Holiday Park) has a splash zone, toddler pool, playgrounds, picnic shelters and BBQ facilities — nice for families or if you want to chill by the water and relax.
The Water Park section (in Reflections Holiday Park) has a splash zone, toddler pool, playgrounds, picnic shelters and BBQ facilities — nice for families or if you want to chill by the water and relax.
Town wide Public Art & Murals (“Street Art / Silo Art”)
Outside museums and lookouts, Gunnedah offers vibrant public art: silo artworks (including a large mural of Dorothea Mackellar on a maize mill), murals on the old water tower, and colourful street art across town.
Great if you enjoy exploring towns on foot, checking out urban art, or doing a casual “art walk” when the weather’s nice.
Great if you enjoy exploring towns on foot, checking out urban art, or doing a casual “art walk” when the weather’s nice.
Wildlife & Koala Spotting around Town
The region around Gunnedah is known for a stable koala population, with sightings possible around town — especially in green spaces, some school grounds, walking tracks, and near the hills.
If you love nature and wildlife, this adds a bit of natural charm to visiting the town — you might spot native animals just while walking around.
If you love nature and wildlife, this adds a bit of natural charm to visiting the town — you might spot native animals just while walking around.
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Enjoy Gunnedah
Gunnedah is a town filled with friendly people and has plenty to offer travellers. The town plays host to beautiful sunsets, Koala habitats, and is the place where agriculture meets innovation. The major food outlets, and grocery stores are here along side a varied selection of retail stores. All that is left to do is to enjoy Gunnedah.