Moree (New South Wales)
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Moree is a large town (population 9,311 in 2016) on the banks of the Mehi River in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The Weraeria and Kamilaroi people are the indigenous peoples of the Moree district. The European explorer Major Thomas Mitchell went to the district in 1832, and squatters soon followed. The name of the town comes from the indigenous word for either 'long waterhole' or 'rising sun'. Cotton is one of the main industries of the district, established in the early 1960s. Moree is known for its artesian hot-spring baths, and is a popular stop-over for travellers on their way to Lightning Ridge and Bourke. Moree is the main centre of the Moree Plains Shire Local Government Area.
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Festivals & Events
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsMoree is at the intersection of the Newell Highway (A39), the Gwydir Highway (B76), and the Carnarvon Highway. The town is a 700 km/8 hr drive from Sydney, and 500 km/5:30 hr from Brisbane. Moree is 120 km south-east of Mungindi via the Carnarvon Highway. Moree is 115 km south-west of Boggabilla and 124 km south-west of Goondiwindi (Queensland) via the Newell Highway, and it is 106 km north of Narrabri via the Newell Highway. Moree is 141 km west of Inverell via the Gwydir Highway, and it is 214 km north-east of Walgett via the Gwydir Highway, passing through Collarenebri....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
A private vehicle is the most practical way of getting around Moree and to explore the district. The nearest car rental agencies are at the airport. There are three coaches per week in each direction running from the station to the town centre. Coaches are operated by NSW TrainLink. For destinations west and south-west of Moree, it is prudent to check your vehicle before departure.
Where to Stay
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Money & Budget
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