Attractions

A large museum showcasing over 18,000 artefacts: steam engines, horse drawn wagons, antique farm equipment, vintage household items, old vehicles — a real window into rural life and farming history.

Great for history buffs or anyone wanting a feel for past country living.

Whether you are looking for a peaceful picnic spot or for a hiking trail, Porcupine Lookout is the place to be. See the sweeping views of Gunnedah and beyond from this iconic local spot.

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.

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.

Just a half an hour drive from Gunnedah, Lake Keepit offers boating, fishing, swimming, and picnic areas surrounded by Australian nature.
Children will love its water park in the Reflections Holiday Park with its splash zone, toddler pool and playground. It’s the perfect place for a day out with the family for a barbecue and picnic near the water.

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.

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.

Pensioners Hill features a playground, heritage sculptures, Australian flora and most recently a stunning mural painted on the old steam train water tank by Melbourne artist Heesco and Kamilaroi artist Ron Long. The local community, including the Gunnedah Urban Landcare Group and Gunnedah West Rotary Club, has been hard at work to see the beautification and preservation of this landmark’s history.