Gwydir Shire - An Overview

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The Gwydir Shire is in the centre of the 'Fossickers Way', a route which offers the traveller a relaxing alternative to the New England or Newell Highways. The Shire encompasses a diverse landscape that is both picturesque and productive and is approximately 560 km north of Sydney, 160 km north of Tamworth along the Fossickers Way and 85 km north-west of Inverell. The shire is 9,122 square kilometres in size and is situated north of Tamworth Regional Council and continues almost to the Queensland border.

The southern boundary of the shire is the Endear Range where the Gwydir and Namoi Valleys meet. The Horton Valley and Cobbadah District are home to some Australia's most highly regarded beef cattle studs. These enterprising farmers use the latest artificial breeding and agronomic technology to produce beef of exceptional quality. Meat Sheep and merinos that grow high quality wool are also grazed in this area. » Click here for a map and to read more about the Shire »

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