Around the Shire

ALAN CUNNINGHAM TRAIL

Did you know that Alan Cunningham travelled through our Council area in his forward and return journey when he discovered the Darling Downs?  A small group of fabulous Gwydir volunteers are working through his log which requires considerable effort as the majority of the log would have been written in ink whilst on horse back.

Cunningham’s journeys cover the breadth of our shire from the North to the South.  Current research has determined that a number of the sites that Cunningham describes are on public land.  

As a botanist Cunningham also described in detail the unique flora of our area. Council hopes to develop the Cunningham Trail through our shire area with an eco tourism focus. Gwydir will contact other local government areas along the route that was taken by Cunningham from the Hunter to Darling Downs in the hope of makin the Cunningham Trail a regional attraction. 

VISIT THE GWYDIR SHIRE STALL AT THE

WARIALDA HONEY FESTIVAL 

We will be at the festival on 21st November to promote the shire to all the visitors who will be in Warialda for the festival. 

GWYDIR BIRDS

Did you know that Gwydir Shire Council has abundant and unique bird life? Bird watchers regularly visit Gwydir Shire Council to observe our birds.  Bird Watching is a potential tourism market that Council is currently researching for promotion in edition to the significant eco tourism attributes of our area such as Cranky Rock, Glacial Area, Stonehenge, Molroy and the unique flora of our area. 

We have a resident bird watcher who is interested in starting a Gwydir Bird Watching Group.  For more details contact  Mandy Pilon on 02 67290047 or Sara Marle on 02 67290046