BUNDARRA NSW

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Things to do in and around Bundarra

Why not visit the Bundarra Courthouse Museum and Bottle Museum in the main street?

We hope to open most days soon but in the meantime you can make a tour by appointment by ringing 

• Jean Jurd   67237185
• Sue Kenny  67237297
• Kim Harvie  67237040

 Photo G Wright

Fishing

The Gwydir River is the home of various native fish species and other introduced species such as Redfin and Rainbow Trout. The Gwydir begins east of Uralla and then travels through Yarrowyck, Bundarra and into Copeton Dam. From here it flows to Bingara, Moree and joins with Macintyre & Mehi rivers.

Good sized natives can be caught along the river from Yarrowyck, Bundarra all the way to Copeton Dam where there is exceptional fishing. Below Copeton Dam there are some big Murray Cod and Yellowbelly, along with some of the largest Rainbow trout in the New England area. Access to one of these areas can be gained by 4WD through 'Gwydir Ranch Park' on the Copeton Dam road, Inverell and talk to Judy or Gordon Salmon, phone (02) 67236281. Here you can travel down the rugged and scenic gorge to the picturesque recreation areas along the river where you can camp and fish. There have been some good quality redfin Although they are regarded a noxious species, they have become difficult to find in that system, largely due to the comeback of the natives. This is an excellent species to target over the cooler months as they do not seem to mind the cold water as much as cod etc. The best fishing can be found between Bundarra and Yarrowytch and the averageredfinat the moment is a good fish up to a kilo or more. They’re easy to catch for small sub-surface lures and flies and very tasty to eat.

Fishing tackle and bait can be purchased from Bundarra General Store and the Bridge End Cafe ph 67237307, the Commercial Hotel ph 67237106, and Bundarra General Store ph 67237101

Fossicking

Mining has been a staple of the area since the 1870s with tin, sapphires, zircons and diamonds all being commercially exploited. The area is well known as a fossicking district, producing topaz, quartz, silver, diamonds, agate, petrified wood, rhodonite, some gold, tourmaline and lead, as well as sapphires, diamonds and tin. The Inverell area has long been a source of much of the world's sapphire supply.

Maps outlining the many fossicking areas of the district and advice on how to go about it are available from the Inverell visitors' centre. Fossicking equipment can be hired from centre or from Camping World at 112 Byron St, Inverell tel: (02) 6722 3620. Faceting and cutting can be observed, and sapphires purchased at The Gem Centre, 108 Byron St, tel: (02) 6722 1290.

Aboriginal Rock Art at Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve.

Mount Yarrowyck is located within the traditional territory(tauri) of the main Aboriginal tribe of the New England Tablelands – the Anaiwan.

A 3km return walk along the marked trail leads to the Rock Art Site. Paintings are located under the overhang created by a group of massive granite boulders. Typical of the Aboriginal rock art found throughout the New England ranges, they reveal a combination of circles and bird tracks painted in red ochre. As there has been no significant find of axes etc it is believed that the site holds a religious significance.

It is with the generous co-operation of the local Aboriginal Land Council that this important landmark of the Anaiwan people’s cultural heritage has been preserved and opened for public visits. The picnic site near the car park has barbecues, picnic tables and toilet facilities. After exploring the Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve and Rock Art Site, turn left onto the Uralla/Bundarra Road (Thunderbolts Way).

Golf

Bundarra has a golf course and clubhouse. The clubhouse is open on Friday and Sunday nights for dinner and is run by volunteer staff.

4WD

There are plenty of spots to go Fourwheel driving around Bundarra

Granite Grove Iris

1568 Barraba Road Bundarra ph 02 67252477

Whilst Granite Grove Iris supplies Iris plants mainly on a mail order basis, they are open also for visits. They have over 900 varieties which can be viewed during bloom season or if visiting at other times they have an extensive photo catalogue.

Bloom Season is usually between October and November . Orders taken for plants whilst in bloom, off season plants are available on the day.

Hours Open are Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 5pm Closed Friday and Saturdays.

Non Bloom season Late November to Late April plants are available at the time of visit