Sydney to Cairns inland road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Attractions between Sydney and Cairns: Gunnedah to Narrabri
After Gunnedah, continue along the Kamilaroi Highway to Narrabri. On the way, you’ll go through Boggabri, where the Boggabri Historical Museum covers the tale of how much of the town was moved due to flooding.
On the way into Narrabri, the Narrabri Fish Farm at Jacks Creek boasts that it’s the largest hatchery in New South Wales. There’s a daily fish-feeding tour at 10.30am.
Top of the list of things to do in Narrabri is getting a taste of historic prison life at the Narrabri Old Gaol and Museum. And, just west of town, there’s the Australia Telescope Compact Array, where a rather cool-looking series of radio telescopes receive signals from space.
Narrabri accommodation possibilities include the four star Adelong Motel and the well-located Mid Town Inn.
Narrabri to Moree leg of the inland road trip to Cairns
It’s another 100km from Narrabri to Moree, although you may wish to detour to Mount Kaputar National Park for the views and walking trails.
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.
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.
Click through to the next section: Moree to Roma.