Goondiwindi to Moree drive: Distance, driving time and attractions

The Goondiwindi to Moree drive is 116km in distance, with a driving time of about 1h14m. Once you’ve crossed the Macintyre River into New South Wales, there’s really not much to see on the way.

The Goondiwindi to Moree drive is a leg of the greater inland route from Brisbane to Melbourne. This drive is where you leave Queensland and cross the border into New South Wales. But consider doing a Goondiwindi cotton farm tour before you leave.

Goondiwindi to Moree distance and driving time

The Goondiwindi to Moree drive is not especially long by Australian standards. The distance between the two towns is 116km. The Goondiwindi to Moree driving time is around one hour and 14 minutes.

Goondiwindi accommodation picks

Hotel booking site Wotif offers Goondiwindi accommodation for from $97 a night. Check the options here.

The following, however, are particularly good choices.

For central location: Macintyre Motor Inn.
For cheapish rates and a pool: Binalong Motel.
For character: O’Shea’s Royal Hotel.
For family cabins: Freedom Lifestyle Parks Goondiwindi.

Goondiwindi to Moree drive via Boggabilla

The quickest route from Goondiwindi to Moree crosses the Macintyre River into New South Wales, and immediately joins the Newell Highway. The highway passes through Boggabilla, then heads through rural areas without a great deal to get excited about.

There are several country stations, and you can pull over at the North Star Road Rest Area or Kiga Bore rest area, but there’s little point in doing so. Otherwise, the Bullala National Park isn’t too much of a detour to the east, although it isn’t really set up for visitors.

Gwydir Wetlands and Careunga Nature Reserve

Things to do in Moree once you’re there include the Bank Art Museum and the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. For nature, try the Waterbird Lagoon bird hide in the Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area or the forest walking trail in the Careunga Nature Reserve.