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Carinda

What to do in Carinda

Gateway to the Macquarie Marshes

Located just 1/2 hour drive away from Carinda, The Macquarie Marshes offer an interesting experience of a major wetland, and home to some of the Outback's most unique wildlife. Many interesting birds have been sighted here.

The Macquarie Marshes cover 200,000 hectares and support a wide range of plants and animals. The Marshes contain extensive areas of common reed, cumbungi, river red gum woodlands, coolibah woodlands and water couch grasslands. The Marshes are recognized as the major colonial waterbird nesting area in Australia and are recognised under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. The reserve is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the remaining 90% is mainly private land managed for agricultural purposes. The Nature Reserve is mostly surrounded by private land and it is important to respect this when visiting. Visit www.macquariemarshes.com

In 2000 a Wildlife Observation PLatform was built by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services on the Gibson Way at the Terrigal Creek. This site is well worth visiting in the early morning or late afternoon when a variety of wildlife is often visible. The platform contains a map of the area as well as interpretation signs.

National Parks & Wildlife Service has Discovery Rangers available to take visitors on tours of the Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve. hese are conducted on an as needed basis and for further ifnromation on pricing and booking details contact: National Parks and Wildlife Serivce P.O. Box 39  Timor St Coonabarabran 2357 NSW Ph: 02 6842 1311 Fax: 02 6842 2124.

Marsh Meanders is a privatley operated tourist enterprise located in the Maquarie Marshes and offers a range of activities includingkayaking (seasonal) and walking tours. They cater to all age groups and tours can be designed depending on your interests. For further information tours and pricing please contact: Carrolyn Fisher "Wilgara" Quambone 2831 NSW Ph: 02 6824 2972 or Narelle Sinclair "Mungrambone" Quambone 2831 NSW pH: 02 6824 2070.

Cuddy Springs

Cuddie Springs is an acient lake located between the Marra Creek and the Macquarie River, near Carinda. Animals recorded from Cuddy Springs include Giant Kangaroos and Goannas, and thousands of stone tools, bones and grinding stones have also been found. Archaeologists travel to Cuddy Springs annually to work on the site and investigate the areas prehistory. An open day is conducted each year, for further information contact the Walgett Shire Council on 6828 1399.

Picnic Races

Carinda hosts a race meeting every July and is fast becoming a major social event in Western NSW. Caravan and Camping facilities are available at the Race Track and nearby sports ground.

Carinda Hotel

A focal point to enjo the friendly company of local people while relaxing with a beer and a meal.

Carinda Police Station

Carinda's most infamous drawcard is its Police Station believed to be accidently built in the wrong town. Was it really meant for Quirindi? The plot thickens while the two storey building plays a humorouspart in the village folk lore.

Swimming Pool

Cool off in the well kept 22 metre artesian swimming pool surrounded by lawn and trees.

Historic Graves

Visit the historic pioneering graves  on the banks of the Marthaguy River, and the memorial hall built in 1948 from army barracks dismantled at Narromine.

Contact details
Walgett Visitor Information Centre
02 6828 6139 (ph)
admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au

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