OUR LOCATION

The lies on the '' and encompasses a diverse landscape that is both picturesque and productive. The Gwydir is 544km north of (a 7 hour drive) and 469km South of (a leisurely 6 hour drive), it is well serviced by a regular bus and rail service to Sydney via Newcastle, and although there are no commercial airlines, Moree, , Armidale and Tamworth have regular services to Sydney.

The northern part of the Shire is located just South of the border, to the East is lnverell, to the West Moree and Tamworth to the south. The Shire covers an area of 9,274 km and has a populalion of 5,445 people,according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Estimated Resident Population as at 30 June 2011.

WHY HOLD YOUR NEXT FUNCTION IN THE GWYDIR?

• Centrally located between the major cities of Brisbane and Sydney and regionally central to the towns of lnverell, Moree, Ta mworth, Narrabri, Gunndedah and Armidale • A range of state of the art meeting and event facilities • Superb food options, from fine dining to home style • Stunning natural scenery combined with friendly country hospitality • An array of local tourist attractions and experiences for participants and their families • Ability to cater for various accommodation types and event requirements • A unique and relaxing alternative to the large regional locations Historic Carinda A quaint function room located in the historic Carinda House, this unique Stephens St NSW 2402 House, Warialda space can accommodate around 20-30 people. Contact the Warialda Visitor Information Centre ph. 02 6729 0046

The Warialda Golf Auditorium seats 100 people, boardroom 15 people. Microphone, PA, 35 Holden St Warialda NSW 2402 and Bowling Club catering and conferencing equipment available. ph. 02 6729 1192 [email protected] The Bingara Two classroom style spaces with the capacity to seat 20-25 in room A Tina Simpson ph. 02 6724 1965 Community College and 12-15 in room B. 6 Riddell Street Bingara NSW 2404 [email protected] The Civic Centre, Large town hall located in the centre of Bingara. Capacity to seat 200 Cherisse Amer Bingara with room for a dance floor with a well equipped kitchen on site. Gwydir Shire Council ph. 02 6724 2000 Copeton Dam, Fully equipped function centre with the size adjustable to cater for Copeton Waters State Park Bingara groups of up to 100. Internet access, audio/visual equipment available. via NSW 2360 ph. 02 6723 6269 Ideal for conferences, seminars, family gatherings and weddings. [email protected] Accommodation available onsite. Fossickers Way Dining room available for meetings with accommodation onsite with 12 2 Finch Street Bingara NSW 2404 Motel, Bingara guest rooms. ph. 02 6724 1373 [email protected] The Imperial Hotel, The Imperial can comfortably cater for up to 30 people with a range of 19 Maitland St Bingara NSW 2404 Bingara meeting spaces available. Accommodation available on site. ph. 02 6724 1629 [email protected] The Living Class The Living Classroom center comprises an open plan classroom and Rick Hutton Room, Bingara a general purpose conference/activity area. Each room comfortably CEO accommodates 30 participants. Internet, electronic white board and Gwydir Learning Region kitchen facilities are available. Bunkhouse style student accommodation ph. 0438 355 197 sleeping 24 young people which includes 2 self-contained staff units [email protected] adjoins the classroom. The Bingara RSL The auditorium seats 150 people and is fully equipped with modern 46 - 50 Finch Street Bingara NSW 2404 Club technology and internet access for conference requirements. Smaller ph. 02 6724 1404 spaces available upon request. [email protected] The Roxy Theatre, The Roxy Theatre has the capacity to cater for groups ranging from 20 to 74 Maitland St Bingara NSW 2404 Bingara 400 and is able to provide audio/visual and data projection equipment. The ph. 02 6724 0066 conference facility occupies 87sqm and has seating for up to 50 people. [email protected] The facility also includes a screen for multimedia displays, a kitchenette for refreshments and upstairs bathrooms. Onsite catering available. The Bingara A range of meeting and function spaces accommodating up to 60-70 8 Bombelli Street Bingara NSW 2404 Sporting Club people. ph. 02 6724 1206 [email protected] Warialda Visitor Small to medium meeting space, holding up to 20 people. Whiteboard Gwydir Warialda NSW 2402 Information Centre and small kitchenette available for use, catering can be arranged. ph. 02 6729 0046 [email protected] Warialda Memorial Large town hall available for weddings, meetings and functions for up to Hope Street Warialda NSW 2402 Hall 120 guests. Kitchen available on-site Gwydir Shire Council ph. 02 6729 3000

The Royal Hotel, Warialda ph. 02 6729 1444 The Sunflower Motel, Warialda ph. 02 6729 1344 Caravan Park, Warialda ph. 0427 291 008 Caravan Park, Warialda ph. 0427 291 008 The River House, Bingara ph. 02 6724 1629 The River House, Bingara ph. 02 6724 1629 The Sportsman’s Hotel, Bingara ph. 02 6724 1880 The Sportsman’s Hotel, Bingara ph. 02 6724 1880 The Sunflower Motel, Warialda ph. 02 6729 1344 The Royal Hotel, Warialda ph. 02 6729 1444

Contact us to discuss individual requirements for your next For further information contact: Georgia Standerwick, function or event. You will be pleasantly surprised by our unique Marketing and Promotions Team Leader 0409 901 540 and professional facilities. Bingara Tourism 02 6724 0066 • Warialda Tourism 02 6729 0046 www.gwydirshire.com