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 Nadewar 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 »


road safetyTHE GREAT ROAD SAFETY DEBATE
Moree Plains and Gwydir Shires Road Safety Program is working with the Moree Toastmasters Club to run ‘The Great Road Safety Debate’ as a component of Road Safety month, ‘So you think you can drive?’ in September 2010.
Young people aged are encouraged to create three person debate teams across two age categories; 14 - 17 years and 18- 25 years and enter ‘The Great Road Safety Debate’. Read more »»


RDA RIDING FOR THE DISABLED IN THE GWYDIR SHIRE
It has been proposed that RDA (Riding or the Disabled) be established in Warialda at the Warialda High School. RDA is a volunteer organisation that provides equine assisted activities for people with disabilities. Horse riding is a unique form of exercise and rehabilitation, the complex movement of the horse helps to improve coordination, balance, muscular development and fitness.

To make the centre a reality, community support is essential. A public meeting will be held in October (TBA) at the Warialda Visitors Centre. RDANSW board member will chair the meeting and answer any questions you may have. Everyone who is interested in helping to start this wonderful program are asked to attend. Read more »»

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things to see & do in the gwydir shire

| fishing | sight seeing | bush walking | historical sights | bird watching | nature reserves |