Warialda
Town
Population 1204
Warialda is a historic town in a rich farming district. Its location on Warialda Creek gives the town a charm and contributes to its lush greenery. The origin of Warialda's name is uncertain but is thought to mean 'place of wild honey' and is presumed to be in the language of the original inhabitants, the Weraerai people.
Visitor Information
Heritage Centre, Hope St; (02) 6729 0046
Nearby national parks
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Warrabah National Park
The Namoi River winds its way through the heart of the tranquil Warrabah National Park as it fl ows towards the Western Plains. Giant granite...more -
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Guy Fawkes National Park in the state’s north-east is isolated, extensive and wild. The Guy Fawkes River winds its way through the...more -
Girraween National Park
Located between Stanthorpe and Tenterfi eld (NSW), Girraween National Park lies in Queensland’s Granite Belt and features pristine...more
Nearby towns
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Bingara
Located in the centre of an area known as Fossickers Way, Bingara is an old gold- and diamond-mining town in the Gwydir River Valley. Gold...more -
Inverell
This town on the Macintyre River at the centre of the New England tablelands is known as the 'Sapphire City'. It is also rich in other...more -
Moree
Moree sits at the junction of the Mehi and Gwydir rivers and is the centre of the thriving local farming district. Thanks to its rich...more
In Town
Carinda House: historic home, now a craft shop featuring local work; Stephen St. Pioneer Cemetery: historic graves from as early as the 1850s in a bushland setting; Queen and Stephen sts. Heritage Centre: visitor centre and Well's Family Gem and Mineral collection; Hope St. Koorilgur Nature Walk: 3.6 km stroll through areas of wildflowers and birdlife; self-guide brochure from visitor centre. Self-guide historical walk: historic town buildings in Stephen and Hope sts; brochure from visitor centre.
Nearby
Cranky Rock Nature Reserve It is rumoured that during the gold rush a 'cranky' Chinese man, after being challenged about a wrongdoing, jumped to his death from the highest of the balancing granite boulders. Today you'll find picnic spots, camping, fossicking, wildflowers and wildlife. A suspension bridge leads to an observation deck above Reedy Creek for breathtaking views. 8 km E.
Fishing spots near town
Lake Copeton 57 km
Lake Copeton has an excellent catchment area, fed by the Gwydir River and runoff from the New England Tablelands. The lake is about 46 km west of Inverell on the Gwydir Highway. Its dam wall was constructed primarily to... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Birdwatching - Port Macquarie to Lismore 130 km
There are a couple of top birdwatching spots in the New England area. One of the most spectacular is an all-weather bird hide among masses of waterbirds at Quipolly Dam, about 18 kilometres north-east of Quirindi. Mother... Find out moreArmidale Bicentennial Arboretum 150 km
Armidale Bicentennial Arboretum, a dozen blocks from the centre of town, has thousands of native plants, walking tracks, picnic shelters and aquatic gardens with a waterfall.... Find out moreKoala-spotting - Coonabarabran 229 km
Coonabarabran is home to one of the healthiest koala colonies in the state, and the solitary mammals are often seen in and around the town. Try the Porcupine Reserve and while there check out the view over the Liverpool... Find out moreStar-gazing - Coonabarabran 240 km
Because of its combination of clear skies, altitude and distance from city lights, Coonabarabran is the astronomy capital of Australia. There are various ways to explore space here, from simply gazing skyward with a pair... Find out moreCampsites around town
Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve 8 km
Located 8 km east of Warialda on the Gwydir Hwy, Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve is characterised by a visually arresting assembly of granite boulders, picnic facilities, a kiosk and bush shower. Visitors can follow a... Find out moreGwydir River camping areas 41 km
Bingara is a quaint and friendly town, 38 km east of Narrabri on the Gwydir River. There’s a 10 km area eastward from the town on Keera Rd where casual riverside bush camping is available. You can swim, fish and... Find out moreNorthern Foreshore Reserve camping area 57 km
On the northern shores of Copeton Dam, across the water from Copeton Waters State Park, this is a wonderful spot for fishing, waterskiing, fossicking, boating and birdwatching. There are powered and unpowered sites... Find out moreCopeton Waters State Park camping area 57 km
What can’t you do here? Canoeing, sailing, golf, fishing, walking and cricket are just a few of the activities on offer for daytrippers or multi-day visitors alike. There’s even a water slide. There are... Find out moreRocky Creek Glacial camping areas 58 km
Rocky Creek is a picturesque string of placid waterholes formed by glacial activity about 290 million years ago. There are numerous camping areas scattered along the creek, but they’re pretty basic; bring your own... Find out moreLemon Tree Flat camping area 59 km
To reach the camping area, follow Wallangra Rd north from Ashford and turn onto Limestone Rd. Parts of the road are unsealed, so if it’s been raining check with the parks office for road conditions. You can set up... Find out morePindari Dam camping area 68 km
Pindari Dam is 25 km east of Ashford on the Severn River, accessed via Pindari Dam Rd. The small camping area is perched just above the dam with lovely water views. It offers easy access to waterborne activities such as... Find out moreKings Plains Creek camping area 79 km
A broad, sweeping grassed area ringed with ironbark woodlands, this camping area can be reached via Jindalee Rd from Kings Plains Rd west of Wellingrove. Turn west about 2.5 km from Jindalee. There’s a short walk... Find out moreIronbark camping area 79 km
A small natural clearing amid woodland beside Kings Plains Creek, the Ironbark camping area is about 800 m along the road from Kings Plains Creek camping area. It’s got vehicle-based camping (2WD in dry weather... Find out moreLittle Creek Recreation Reserve 86 km
You'll find this small camping area 20 km north-west of Barraba via Trevallyn Rd. Barraba is on the Fossickers Way, and offers visitors plenty of activities such as swimming, boating and fishing at Split Rock Dam.... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Gwydir Carapark 71 km
This park is located on the southern approach to Moree, about 3 km from the town centre. It has good amenities but its most attractive feature is the hot mineral spa and pool. A relaxing dip in a thermal pool is very... Find out moreCraigieburn Cottages 114 km
On the southern outskirts of town, this park is in a picturesque setting with green lawns, shady trees and enormous granite boulders.... Find out moreFossicker Caravan Park 115 km
Only 200 metres from the centre of town, this park is within easy walking distance of most town services. It is one of the best parks in Glen Innes. A minimum-length stay applies at Easter, long weekends and special... Find out moreGundy Star Tourist Park 115 km
The park is located in a quiet part of town and has good facilities. There are some nice grassy areas with easy drive-through access.... Find out moreGlen Rest Tourist Park 115 km
Located 3.5 km south of Glen Innes, in a pleasant rural setting, this park is an ideal stopover for travellers passing through the region. Bookings are required during peak periods and festivals and a minimum-length stay... Find out moreBig Sky Caravan Park 116 km
Conveniently located in the heart of town, this is a large grassy caravan park within walking distance of the main street and close to the RSL club. It is a good friendly place close to the highway and is ideal for a few... Find out moreGoondiwindi Tourist Park 117 km
This park has shown great improvement and we are happy to now include it as an Authors’ choice. Located 3 km north of town and best accessed from the Leichhardt Highway, it is well laid out and ideal for an... Find out moreUralla Caravan Park 151 km
Located one block from the New England Highway and within easy walking distance of the town, this is a clean and tidy park suitable for short or longer visits.... Find out moreCountry Road Caravan Park 151 km
A popular stopover on the New England Highway, this park has good facilities and is an ideal base for exploring the area. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out morePembroke Tourist and Leisure Park 152 km
A lovely spot with shady trees and wide expanses of lawn, this park is only 3 km from the town centre. There are two kennel areas where guests can leave their dogs while enjoying the local attractions or catching up on... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Eco-friendly places to stay around town
Lily Pily Country House, Bellingen 244 km
The owners of this stylish B&B have spent seven years revegetating and securing wildlife corridors along the riparian zone here, planting some 4000 trees and 2000 reeds, resulting in an increase in bandicoots,... Find out moreRest areas around town
Kooligur Rest Area 2 km
3 km E of Warialda (R) or 58 W of Inverell (L) Small area among some trees. Good shade. GPS: S29 32.961 E150 35.452... Find out moreWarialda Rest Area 2 km
78 km E of Moree (L) or 2 km W of Warialda (R) Large area around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S29 32.759 E150 33.429... Find out moreDumboy Creek Rest Area 24 km
25 km E of Warialda (R) or 36 km W of Inverell (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S29 38.380 E150 47.835... Find out moreBells Rest Area 43 km
46 km E of Warialda (R) or 15 km W of Inverell (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade. GPS: S29 44.172 E150 57.717... Find out moreGum Flat Camp Area 49 km
T/O 25 km E of Moree (L) or 55 km W of Warialda (R) Secluded area 3 kilometres north of the highway on the riverbank. NOTE: Unsealed access. GPS: S29 27.930 E150 04.916 ... Find out moreRunnymede Rest Area 61 km
4 km E of Inverell (L) or 63 km W of Glenn Innes (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade. GPS: S29 46.860 E151 08.788... Find out moreBoolooroo Rest Area 66 km
8 km N of Moree (L) or 116 km S of Goondiwindi (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S29 25.235 E149 54.285 ... Find out moreGil Gil Creek Rest Area 68 km
39 km N of Moree (L) or 85 km S of Goondiwindi (R) Large area just off the highway. GPS: S29 09.864 E150 00.798 ... Find out moreMoree Park Area 71 km
North side of town Parking area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S29 27.301 E149 50.758 ... Find out moreNorth Star Rest Area 84 km
85 km N of Moree (R) or 39 km S of Goondiwindi (L) Large area just off the highway among a few trees. GPS: S28 50.420 E150 13.536... Find out moreTookey Creek Rest Area 85 km
52 km N of Narrabri (L) or 48 km S of Moree (R) Large area adjacent to the highway surrounded by scrub. Good shade. GPS: S29 52.28 E149 47.19... Find out moreSwan Brook Rest Area 87 km
33 km E of Inverell (R) or 34 km W of Glen Innes (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S29 46.295 E151 26.149 ... Find out moreCeltic Country Rest Area 115 km
92 km N of Armidale (R) or 7 km S of Glen Innes (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S29 47.244 E151 43.942 ... Find out moreBeardy Waters Rest Area 117 km
10 km N of Glen Innes (L) or 82 km S of Tenterfield (R) Large grassed area well off the highway. Good facilities and some reasonable shade. GPS: S29 39.7 59 E151 46.509... Find out moreBeardy Waters Woodland Park Area 119 km
6 km E of Glen Innes (R) or 154 km W of Grafton (L) Large grassed area well off the highway among the trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S29 43.568 E151 47.362... Find out morePilliga No. 2 Rest Area 139 km
95 km N of Coonabarabran (R) or 23 km S of Narrabri (L) Large area just off the highway among the trees. Good shade. GPS: S30 29.653 E149 38.180 ... Find out moreBluff Rock Rest Area 145 km
80 km N of Glen Innes (R) or 12 km S of Tenterfield (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S29 09.277 E152 00.108... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Agricultural Show: May.
Warialda Off-Road 200: motor race; Sept.
Honey Festival: Nov.
