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WARREN - NEVERTIRE - COLLIE

Top 10 ThingsTO SEE AND DO

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BIRD WATCHING AT TIGER BAY WETLANDS Located on the outskirts of Warren on the Coonamble Road is the Tiger Bay Wetlands. The wetlands are a natural overflow of the Macquarie River system, and home to numerous species of birds and aquatic flora.

SHOPPING Stroll down Dubbo Street in Warren to discover its range of gifts, home wares, jewellery and fashion items.

FLORA AND FAUNA AT THE MACQUARIE MARSHES One of the largest semi-permanent wetlands in south eastern Australia, the Macquarie Marshes, is located around 100km north of Warren. Containing extensive areas of reed, cumbungi, river red gum, coolibah and water couch grasslands, the Marshes support over 200 bird species.

The Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The remaining 90% is private land. Publicly accessible areas include views of the reed beds at Monkeygar Creek and the viewing platform at Big Terrigal Creek both on Gibson Way.

From Warren, take the road to Carinda for just over 100km then turn right at the telephone tower into Gibson Way. Gibson Way is unsealed and not suitable for vehicles other than 4WD after rain. Please get local advice before driving as there are occasions where water crosses the road and makes it impassable even for a 4WD.

NPWS have rangers available to take visitors on tours on an as needed basis. Please contact 02 6843 4011.

Kayaking and walking tours are offered by Marsh Meanders. Please contact 02 6824 2072.

A variety of accommodation is available close to the Macquarie Marshes at Willie Retreat. Please contact 02 6824 4361.

WINDOW ON THE WETLAND CENTRE Relax over a coffee, view the art gallery and enjoy information on the region’s environment, culture and heritage.

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GOLFVisit the Warren Golf Club on the Oxley Highway and play on a mixture of grass and sand greens. The 18 hole golf course has beautiful vistas of the Gunningbar Creek.

WINE TASTING Tilleys Wines is located just 1km from the centre of Warren on Charles and Christine Tilley’s property, Darbalara. To arrange a tasting experience, please contact 0419 248 690.

FISHINGWarren has numerous fishing spots all within 5km of town.

• Oxley Park Wharf: Located at Oxley Park on Oxley Highway.

• Bob Christensen Reserve / Bryan Egan Weir: follow the Oxley Highway out of Warren towards Gilgandra, turn left at Industrial Access Road and continue for 1.6km. There is a boat ramp and picnic tables at this site.

• The Warren Weir Reserve: Follow the Wambianna Road 4.3km from Warren. The reserve is on the right hand side.

• Quinines Reserve: Follow the Carinda Road 4.6km from Warren. The reserve is on the right hand side.

COUNTRY PUBS For warm hospitality and an icy cold beer, be sure to visit the Nevertire Hotel and Collie Hotel. The Nevertire Hotel is a fifteen minute drive from Warren and the Collie Hotel is a thirty minute drive from Warren.

EVENTSThe Warren Region holds over 30 events annually. Some of the highlights include:March/April Warren Community Triathlon, Golden Ibis Shoot, Western Sheep Breeders Race Meeting

May/June Warren Show

July/August Cattlemans Cup Race Meeting, Warren Polocrosse Carnival

September/October Warren Campdraft Weekend, Nevertire Family Muster

November/December Cotton Cup Race Meeting, Twilight Race Meeting

For the latest calendar of events visit www.warren.nsw.gov.au or collect a copy from the Warren Visitor Information Centre.

HERITAGE WALKING TOURThe Warren Historical and Family History Society offers free walking tours by appointment.

Please contact 02 6847 6665.

WALKING AND CYCLE WAYSDiscover the paved walking and cycle ways in Warren:

• The Rotary Centennial Trail: The end of Dubbo Street to the Warren Weir (9km roundtrip)

• The Beemunnel Trail: Tiger Bay Wetlands carpark to the Ewenmar Creek (4km roundtrip)

• Laurie Elder Trail: The Warren Golf Club to the railway crossing (2km roundtrip)

• Matthew Collins Trail: Charles Sturt Bridge to the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre (2km roundtrip)

DAY TRIPSThe region has many treasures to discover such as:

• Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo

• Narromine Aviation Museum

• Warrumbungle National Park

• Coonabarabran’s Siding Spring Observatory

• The Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre

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A PLACE TO

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Chinese:

‘Benny’s Chinese Restaurant’ at the Warren Golf Club Oxley Highway 02 6847 3333

*Restaurant closed on Mondays.

A courtesy bus is available Wednesday to Sunday.

‘Happy Chinese Restaurant’ at the Warren Services Club 87a Dubbo Street 02 6847 4463

*A courtesy bus is available.

Please contact 02 6847 4898

WARREN

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Café:

Coffee House 109 Dubbo Street 02 6847 3498

One One Seven Bakery Café 117 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4189

Warren Riverside Store at Liberty Fuels Coonamble Road 02 6847 4395

Kookabura Kiosk at the Window on The Wetlands Centre Oxley Highway 02 6847 3720

COLLIE

The village of Collie is 50km east of Warren on the Oxley Highway.

EAT & STAY

Hotel:

Collie Hotel Oxley Highway 02 6847 9119

NEVERTIREThe village of Nevertire is located 20km South west of Warren at the junction of the Mitchell and Oxley Highways.

EAT & STAY

Hotel:

Nevertire Hotel Mitchell Highway 02 6847 6234

Café:

Nevertire Cafe Mitchell Highway 0475 225 344

MACQUARIE MARSHESThe Macquarie Marshes are located around 100km north of Warren.

STAY

Camping, Caravan & Farm Stay:

Willie Retreat Corner of Carinda Road & Gibson Way 02 6824 4361

Pub Fare:

Club House Hotel 138 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4315

Royal Hotel 123 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4980

STAY

Motel:

Macquarie Valley Motor Inn Oxley Highway 02 6847 4396

Warren Motor Inn 1 Chester Street 02 6847 4404

Hotel:

Club House Hotel 138 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4315

Caravans and Camping:

Macquarie Caravan Park Udora Road 02 6847 4706

Bob Christensen Reserve Industrial Access Road

*Free parking for up to 96 hours for self contained motorhomes, campervans and caravans only. No facilities are on site.

Farm Stays:

Bilabula Country Quarters 30 minutes drive from Warren 02 6847 4614

Kiameron Riverside Cottage 45 minutes drive from Warren 02 6833 2083

Haddon Rig Jackaroo Lodge 20 minutes drive from Warren 02 6847 3183

ServicesIN WARREN

Dentist:

178 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4318

Hospital (non emergency):

Dr Kater Drive 02 6847 7200

Warren Family Health Centre:

21 Lawson Street 02 6847 4326

Pharmacy:

118 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4154

Police, Fire & Ambulance:

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Police (non emergency):

174 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4204

State Emergency Service:

11 Readford Street 132 500

Veterinary:

Corner Zora Street & Oxley Highway 02 6847 4795

EMERGENCY & MEDICAL SERVICES

Fuel:

Liberty Fuels Oxley Highway 02 6847 4786

Uncle Clarries Oxley Highway 02 6847 4420

Internet (Wi-Fi):

Warren Library Corner Dubbo & Readford Streets 02 6847 6656

Laundromat:

Macquarie Caravan Park Udora Road 02 6847 4706

NRMA Motoring and Services:

Fuller Bros 83-85 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4978

Showers:

Macquarie Caravan Park Udora Road 02 6847 4706

Supermarket:

Spar Supermarket 118 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4777

Warren Supa IGA 106 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4209

RV Dump Point and Potable Water:

Oxley Park on Oxley Highway

Public Toilets:

Oxley Park on Oxley Highway

Macquarie Park on Burton Street

Visitor Information Centre:

6 Burton Street 02 6847 6665

Open: Monday to Friday 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm

VISITOR SERVICES

Interesting Historical Facts: 30 000 Archaeological evidence suggests that Aboriginal people have occupied the land for up

to 30 000 years. The area covered by the Warren Shire sits at the junction of several Aboriginal nations and language groups: Ngemba; Wongaibon; Wayilwan; Waiabara.

1818 John Oxley and his party explore the region.

1828 Charles Sturt and his party explore the region.

1830s The first settlers move into the area.

1846 Thomas Mitchell and his party explore the region.

1847 The first race meeting held about 6km east of Warren.

1861 Warren proclaimed a town.

1880 The first Warren Show held on 3 May.

1882 Railway line from Dubbo to Nevertire opened.

1885 Nevertire proclaimed a town.

1893 Collie proclaimed a village.

1896 The Nevertire Cyclone destroyed most of Nevertire.

1898 Railway from Nevertire to Warren opened. There were two trains in and out of Warren six days a week.

1899 The Great Fire destroyed two thirds of Warren.

1901 The population of Warren was 1006 of which 13% were Chinese.

1914-1918 300 men and 2 women served in The First World War. 41 did not return.

1920-1982 Aboriginal families lived at the Beemunnel Reserve.

1939-1945 307 men and 16 women served in The Second World War. 21 did not return.

1950-1953 3 men served in the Korean War. All returned.

1951 The most destructive bushfire experienced in the district this century occurred.

1955 Record flood of 10 metres.

1957 Warren Shire formed with the amalgamation of Marthaguy and Warren Shires.

1962-1975 10 men served in the Vietnam War. All returned.

1988 Tiger Bay Wetlands opened in Warren.

2011 Celebrations for the 150 year anniversary of Warren being gazetted as a town.

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Move toTHE WARREN REGION2901 people call the Warren region home. The community welcomes new residents with open arms.

GREAT LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITIESSpend less time commuting and have more time for you and your family to live the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.

ACTIVE COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS There is a selection of community organisations that welcome community involvement such as Lions, CWA and Rotary.

AFFORDABLE LAND AND HOUSINGReal estate prices are dramatically lower in the Warren Region. Median house prices are $185 000.

VARIETY OF SPORTING GROUPSThere are over 20 sporting groups from bike riding to polocrosse and more.

GOOD EDUCATION FACILITIES Two preschools, two primary schools, High School and TAFE. There are also a number of private and community based organisations providing child care.

ASSORTMENT OF SERVICESServices available in Warren include: legal, financial, employment, two major banks, two supermarkets and a veterinary surgery.

GOOD MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Hospital, medical centre, baby health, dentist and aged care facility.

SELECTION OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES Golf, fishing, bird watching and various local events.

RANGE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre, Warren Showground and Racecourse Complex, Warren Golf Course, and numerous parks.

To find out more about relocating to the Warren Region please contact Warren Shire Council 02 6847 6600 or visit www.lovethelifewelive.com.au

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GETTING HERE IS EASY

DRIVE

Newcastle 6 hours via DenmanCanberra 5.75 hours via CowraSydney 6.25 hours via MudgeeBrisbane 9.5 hours via GoondiwindiMelbourne 9.75 hours via Narrandera

FLY AND DRIVE

Qantas Link and Regional Express fly to and from Dubbo over 100 times a week. Rental cars can be arranged at Dubbo airport. Warren is a one hour drive from the airport.

RAIL AND COACH

CountryLink provides a train service between Sydney and Dubbo with a connecting bus service between Dubbo, Nevertire and Warren.

CONNECT WITH WARREN Warren Visitor Information Centre, 6 Burton Street Warren 02 6847 6665

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Monday to Friday 10:00am-5:00pmSaturday 9:00am-12:00pm

www.warren.nsw.gov.au | visitwarren@warren.nsw.gov.au

Warren Shire Council

Production

With a commitment of minimising our global carbon footprint, Warren Shire Council has contributed to the 10 Thousand Trees initiative to make paper a sustainable resource. In doing so, 10 Thousand Trees will plant trees

this year on our behalf, manage them to maturity, harvest them to be used as environmentally friendly paper, and then reinvest the profits from that sale back into more trees. By increasing the supply of Australian trees we are contributing to a program that ensures the safety of old growth forests and contributes to a sustainable environment.