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EXPLORE GOONDIWINDI ON FOOT

Gunsynd Statue and Museum

Near the original Border bridge, the statue commemorates the famous ‘Goondiwindi Grey’ who won the
hearts of racegoers in the late 60s and early 70s. Across the road in the Library Complex, the Gunsynd
& Rodeo Memorabilia Tribute displays a wealth of information. After browsing through it and watching
the DVD, check out the Visitor Information Centre in the same building.

Customs House Museum

A Border Customs Point before Federation, this authentically restored building and its magnificent
cottage garden house a rich and colourful collection of mementos from yesteryear. Also in the grounds
is Martha’s Cottage, built in 1875. The Museum is open everyday day except Tuesday from
10am to 4pm.

River walk

The level 4.4km walkway along the majestic, tree-lined Macintyre River features a series of interpretive
signs about the environmental, social, economic, historical and cultural aspects of the river. Enjoy the tranquillity and spot dozens of different species of plants, birds and other wildlife.

Marshall and Herbert Streets

The Central Business District offers a terrific range of shopping experiences. A variety of cafes, restaurants and hotels caters for all tastes in food and drink. A highlight is the eye-catching façade of the historic Victoria Hotel, a fine example of the architecture of its era.

Botanic Garden

Established in 1988, this 25 hectare site with a lake and island features a growing collection of plants that are native to the Darling Basin. Extensive lawns, outdoor theatre stage, shelter sheds, free gas barbecues and a playground for the kids make this an ideal place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Natural Heritage Water Park

With 210 hectares of parkland featuring a 3.3 kilometre circuit for skiing and other water sports, this new facility has a very attractive two hectare barbeque and picnic area, revegetated woodlands, natural and artificial wetlands, and 6.6km walking trails.

Goondiwindi TOWN & COUNTRY Tours

A guided tour of the town and local farming community. Includes a vist to a local farm where cotton and cereal crops are grown, Natural Heritage Water Park, a town history tour and the tour finishes at the Goondiwindi Cotton Shop with a light morning tea. Tours run Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Bookings Call 0427 878 342.

TOWNS & TOWNSHIPS

Goondiwindi Regional Council

From March 2008 the Goondiwindi Regional Council covers the region formerly serviced  by three Councils: Goondiwindi Town, Waggamba Shire and Inglewood Shire. With an area of nearly 20,000 square kilometres, the major activity is agriculture. Fertile soils, substantial rivers, large expanses of flat country on the floodplains, and an equitable climate provide the right conditions for enterprises ranging from small intensive farms up to major grazing, dryland farming and irrigation producers. The current population of 10,720 is expected to grow to 12,340 by 2026.

Inglewood

An attractive town on the Macintyre Brook, Inglewood has a history of tobacco and timber, and is now establishing itself as an olive producer. Explore the olive groves winding along the river, taste an olive pie, take home an olive souvenir, and don’t forget to try the local olives or experience the beauty of the Leven K Lavender Farm.

Texas

At Texas you capture a glimpse of history and feel you are back in time, experiencing an era where the pace was slower and the people were friendlier. Enjoy a famous Texas T-bone, visit the Texas Cottage Industries Craft Shop and have a look around the Texas Regional Art Gallery.

Yelarbon

Yelarbon is the local Aboriginal name for the lagoon which is a beautiful natural feature of the town. The surrounding claypan shows a sparsely vegetated desert with a distinctive plant community of stunted trees, shrubs and Spinifex. The river road from Yelarbon to Goondiwindi is an interesting alternative to the highway.

Toobeah, Bungunya, Talwood and Weengallon

These townships to the west of Goondiwindi all have one thing in common – pride in their communities and warm country hospitality. Each has unique interests for the traveller. Toobeah is well known for its horse sports and rodeo. Bungunya, meaning ‘dry camp’, is a pretty village kept in top shape by the residents. Talwood has an Anglican church with a unique history, and hosts the annual Picnic Races which attract visitors from cities and towns all over Queensland and beyond. Aboriginal rock wells at Weengallon attract much attention.

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For more information about any of these interesting, free, fun activities and other great things to see
and do in the Goondiwindi Region contact the friendly team at the Goondiwindi Visitor Information Centre.