Glen Innes to Moree road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

The best stops on a Glen Innes to Moree road trip include Inverell and the Cranky Rock Nature Reserve. The Glen Innes to Moree drive covers a 208km distance in a driving time of around 2h26m.

The drive from Glen Innes to Moree connects two of the larger inland towns in northern New South Wales.

It’s most likely to be tackled as part of a longer road trip heading west along the Gwydir Highway.

Glen Innes to Moree distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Glen Innes to Moree is 208km. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and 26 minutes. It’s a relatively scenic, rural drive, albeit without any must-see road trip attractions along the way.

Glen Innes accommodation

Glen Innes accommodation options are basically various iterations on the motel. The New England Motor Lodge is the strongest contender, here – it has the most central location and a surprisingly sprawling pool. The Clansman Motel on the New England Highway also has good reviews. Meanwhile the Great Central Hotel does cheap but decent rooms above a pub.

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Shortly after leaving Glen Innes, you’ll come to the Sinclair Lookout, which offers some enjoyable panoramic views over the surrounding green countryside.

The only other stop of note on the Glen Innes to Inverell leg of the drive is the Swan Brook rest area, where you can pull over and stay for free overnight if you so wish.

You’re better off just continuing to Inverell, however.

Glen Innes to Moree road trip: Inverell to Delungra

Things to do in Inverell include the Inverell Pioneer Village, which has brought together several old buildings in one place to provide something of a living history lesson. You can also head to the McIlveen Park Lookout on Tabletop Mountain for marvellous views over the surrounding rumpled landscape.

Top Inverell accommodation options

The best places to stay in Inverell are:

For charm and pampering: Blair Athol Boutique Hotel & Day Spa.
For four star quality: Inverell Terrace Motor Inn.
For a good quality, affordable motel: Cousins Motor Inn.

Just before Delungra, you can make a slight detour for all things lavender at the Wyoming Lavender Estate.

Glen Innes to Moree drive: Delungra to Moree

Further along, the Cranky Rock Nature Reserve east of Wairalda has massive granite boulders to clamber over. There’s also a wildlife sanctuary, viewing platform, picnic area with free barbecues, a children’s playground and suspension bridge.

Wairalda itself has a golf course, caravan park and supermarket, but not a great deal else to get visitors excited.

Things to do in Moree include birdwatching at the Waterbird Lagoon bird hide in the Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area, visiting the Bank Art Museum and swimming at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre.

Book in advance for the best Moree accommodation deals.