Adelaide to Brisbane road trip via Barrier Highway: Distance & drive stops
Adelaide to Brisbane drive: Walgett to Moree
Once in Walgett, highlights include the Great Artesian Baths, Dharriwaa Elders Group Cultural Exhibition Centre and Norman Tracker Walford Walkway along the Namoi River.
You also have decision to make – head straight from Walgett to Moree along the Gwydir Highway, or add about an hour to the journey to see the extraordinary Chambers of the Black Hand in opal town Lightning Ridge?
Moree offers pecan farm tours and birdwatching in the Gwydir Wetlands.
What’s the best Moree accommodation?
Moree makes a logical overnight stop on many road trips. These are the best accommodation choices.
- For exclusive artesian spa pools: Artesian Spa Motel.
- For great reviews & a restaurant: Albert Motel.
- For solid, well-priced apartments with a pool: Jackaroo Apartments.
Moree is also where the Adelaide to Brisbane drive joins the Newell Highway. This will take you 116km from Moree to Goondiwindi, and over the Queensland border.
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