Local Area
Kaputar National Park
Between 17 and 21 Million years ago erupting volcanoes created the Nandewar Ranges and the magnificent Mount Kaputar National Park. The skeleton of these volcanoes now provide a picturesque background for the residents and visitors of Narrabri Shire and a magnificent attraction beckoning to be explored.
Sawn Rocks
The magnificent Sawn Rocks are one of Australia’s best examples of a rock formation called ‘organ-piping’ – because they look like a wall of giant organ pipes. They are a fascinating reminder of Mount Kaputar’s volcanic past.
Australia Telescope National Facility
The Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), at the Narrabri Observatory, is an array of six 22 metre dish antennas used for radio astronomy. It is located about 25 kilometres west of the town of Narrabri (on sealed road) in rural New South Wales (about 500 kilometres north-west of Sydney), and operated by the Australia Telescope National Facility, a division of CSIRO. Visits by the general public are always welcome!
The Crossing Theatre
This AUD8 million complex with its 1000 seat auditorium regularly stages large scale conferences, promotions and concerts, while latest release movies are screened daily in the twin cinemas. In the past, the Crossing Theatre has played host to huge headline acts such as Jimmy Barnes and his son David Campbell, INXS and Suzie Quatro. The Crossing Theatre has had numerous Australian play productions and it can also host conferences ranging from 10 people to 1,500 people. Crossing Theatre also has a cafe on site.
Narrabri Shire Visitor Information Centre
Open: 9am–5pm weekdays and 9am–2pm weekends. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.
Address: Tibbereena Street (Newell Highway), Narrabri
Phone: (02) 6799 6760
Freecall: 1800 659 931
Fax: (02) 6799 6766
Email: tourism@narrabri.nsw.gov.au