Things to do in Werris Creek, NSW: Attractions worth your time
Things to do in Werris Creek, NSW, include the Rail Journeys Museum and Australian Railway Monument.
Werris Creek, NSW, is a railway junction town in the New England region. The Main North Line from Sydney passes through Werris Creek on the way to Tamworth and Armidale. But the Mungindi Line also branches off towards Gunnedah, Narrabri and Moree.
Chances are, therefore, the only reason you’re going to stop in Werris Creek is if you’ve determined you’re going to travel around regional New South Wales by train. This, it’s fair to say, does not apply to many visitors.
Aside from the Werris Creek Pool – handy for a splash on a hot day – the main attraction in Werris Creek, NSW, is also rail-related.
Rail Journeys Museum in Werris Creek, NSW
The Rail Journeys Museum is at the Werris Creek Railway Station, which somewhat astonishingly is the third largest station in New South Wales.
The Rail Journeys Museum is a volunteer-run place. Anyone who has visited other volunteer-run museums in Australia should have an inkling of what to expect here. There’s lots of memorabilia, and bits of old equipment, which will mean something to enthusiasts, but probably not very much to the passing visitor. There are also a few miniature trains. The Rail Journeys Museum means well, but it very much needs to be Your Thing if you’re going to enjoy it.
Things to do in Werris Creek, NSW: Australian Railway Monument
Perhaps more interesting is the nearby Australian Railway Monument. This pays tribute to railway workers who lost their lives in the course of duty. More than 2,700 names are inscribed on the walls, and six stainless steel statues stand guard.
Visiting the Australian Railway Monument only requires a short detour off the New England Highway on the drive from Sydney or Newcastle to Tamworth. But you may be better off veering east towards Chaffey Dam in Nundle instead.
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