Guide to Narrabri New South Wales Australia

Narrabri Aboriginal meaning – Forked Waters
Pronounced – Na – ra bry
Population:7436
Altitude: 240 m

Narrabri had the honour of being named “The Sportiest Town in Australia”. Narrabri is located 500kms North North West of Sydney which is about a 6 hour drive and 560kms South West of Brisbane also being a 6 hour drive.

Narrabri is a town with wonderful facilities and opportunities. The Namoi River runs through the centre of town and there are many lovely places to rest on the banks of the river. There is also the Narrabri lake located on the western side of town.

Narrabri is situated at the foothills of the Nandewar ranges and is a strong agricultural area. Some of the most productive and fertile land is located at Narrabri.

Main agricultural production is Cotton,Wheat, Sorghum,various Grains, Sheep & Cattle. The rich, black soil of the Namoi River Valley supports a diversity of agricultural activities, but cotton is by far the district’s major industry.

Cotton, sunflower and a variety of other crops are processed at the Narrabri Cargill Oilseed crushing mill, one of the largest in the country.

Narrabri boasts a wonderful range of tourist attractions such as Mt Kaputar National Park, Sawn Rocks, Waa Gorge, The Australian Cotton Centre,CSIRO Australia Telescope, Yarrie Lake, Lynch’s Lane Wines, Seplin Estate Wines, Namoi Valley Aquafarm, Bohena Olives, Antiques & Art, Narrabri Goal and Museum, Craft and much much more.

Narrabri is a country town that doesn’t lack much. There is an Airport,two supermarkets,8 pubs.3 clubs, a rugby,squash.tennis and netball courts, 18 hole golf course and well mainted gardens and sporting ovals and much more. The Crossing Theatre recently opened a 1000 seat auditorium & 2 movie Cinemas.

Narrabri Annual Events :-
Markets – 1st Saturday of Each Month
Rural Lands Protection Board Conference – June
Keyplay – July
Wean Picnic Races – July
La La Luna – 16-18th July 2006
Antique Machinery Day – August
Galloping Gully Polocrosse – August
Narrabri Polocrosse – August
Battle of the Bands – September
New England North West Principles Conference – Sept
BEST & Chamber of Commerce Business House Awards – Spetember
Narrabri Spring Festival October Long Weekend

Narrabri Rodeo – March
Narrabri Picnic Races – March
Nosh on the Namoi – March
Narrabri Art & Craft Fair – April