Narrabri & the Pilliga
Within an hour
Landscapes & lakes
- Mount Kaputar National ParkAbout 52 km, 1 hour drive eastA dramatic volcanic landscape with panoramic views from the 1,512-metre summit, walking tracks for all levels, and features like Sawn Rocks and Waa Gorge.
- Yarrie LakeAbout 28 km, 25 min driveA striking 3 km saucer-shaped lake, believed to have formed from a meteor strike, popular for water sports, yabbying, birdwatching (70+ species) and camping.
Science & culture
Stars and stories
- Australia Telescope Compact ArrayAbout 25 km west, on the road to Wee WaaSee six 22-metre radio telescope dishes up close at this working CSIRO astronomy facility, with a visitors centre open daily 8 am to 5 pm.
- Sculptures in the Scrub, Pilliga ForestFive sculptures created with local Aboriginal Elders telling the cultural history of the Pilliga, plus a picnic area, campground and walking track.
- Pilliga Forest & Hot Artesian Bore BathsAustralia's largest temperate woodland, with sandstone caves, walking trails and the naturally heated bore baths.
On foot
Eat & drink nearby
- Narrabri RSL ClubDirectly oppositePositioned perfectly for lunch and dinner, offering excellent dining and entertainment options just a few steps from your door.
- Outback Shack restaurantNext doorLegendary local flavours from experienced chefs, right beside the motel.
- Cafes and bistros in townEasy walk or short driveWell-regarded boutique cafes, popular bistros and local eateries including the Namoi Hotel, On Lee Chinese, Monterey Cafe and One 2 3 Cafe.
Getting around
Narrabri RSL Club · Directly oppositeNarrabri town centre · Two blocksOutback Shack restaurant · Next doorAustralia Telescope Compact Array · About 25 km westYarrie Lake · About 28 km, 25 min driveMount Kaputar National Park · About 52 km, 1 hour east