Discover warren region WARREN - NEVERTIRE - COLLIE 1 WINDOW ON THE WETLANDS CENTRE Relax over a coffee, view the art gallery and enjoy information on the region’s environment, culture and heritage. Afterwards explore the Tiger Bay Wetlands next to the centre. Please contact 02 6847 3720. 2 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. 3 SHOPPING Stroll down Dubbo Street in Warren to discover its range of gifts, home wares, jewellery and fashion items. 4 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. Top 10 Things NPWS have rangers available to take visitors on tours on an as needed basis. Please contact 02 6843 4011. TO SEE AND DO Riversmart offers day trips to the Macquarie Marshes each year in spring. The tours depart from Dubbo as well as Warren. Please contact 1800 748 379. A variety of accommodation is available close to the Macquarie Marshes at Willie Retreat. Please contact 02 6824 4361. 1 5 GOLF Visit 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. 6 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. 7 FISHING Warren 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. 8 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. 9 HERITAGE WALKING TOUR The Warren Historical and Family History Society offers free walking tours by appointment. Please contact 02 6847 6665. 10 WALKING AND CYCLE WAYS Discover 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 TRIPS The region has many treasures to discover such as: EVENTS • Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo The Warren Region holds over 30 events annually. • Narromine Aviation Museum Some of the highlights include: • Warrumbungle National Park March/April Warren Community Triathlon, Golden Ibis Shoot, • Coonabarabran’s Siding Spring Western Sheep Breeders Race Meeting Observatory May/June Warren Show • The Back O’ Bourke July/August Cattlemans Cup Race Meeting, Warren Polocrosse Carnival Exhibition Centre 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. Pub Fare: COLLIE Club House Hotel The village of Collie is 50km east of Warren on 138 Dubbo Street the Oxley Highway. 02 6847 4315 Royal Hotel EAT & STAY 127 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4980 Hotel: Collie Hotel STAY Oxley Highway 02 6847 9119 Motel: Macquarie Valley Motor Inn Oxley Highway, Ravenswood 02 6847 4396 MACQUARIE MARSHES Warren Motor Inn The Macquarie Marshes are located around 1 Chester Street 100km north of Warren. A PLACE TO 02 6847 4404 STAY Hotel: Club House Hotel Camping, Caravan & Farm Stay: 138 Dubbo Street Willie Retreat Eat & stay 0473 420 690 Corner of Carinda Road & Gibson Way 02 6824 4361 Royal Hotel 127 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4980 WARREN Caravans and Camping: NEVERTIRE Macquarie Caravan Park The village of Nevertire is located 20km South Udora Road, Ravenswood west of Warren at the junction of the Mitchell EAT 02 6847 4706 and Oxley Highways. Café: Chinese: Bob Christensen Reserve Industrial Access Road EAT & STAY JC’s Cotton Café & Takeaway ‘Happy Chinese Restaurant’ 109 Dubbo Street at the Warren Services Club *Free parking for up to 96 hours for self Hotel: 02 68473862 87a Dubbo Street contained motorhomes, campervans and Nevertire Hotel 02 6847 4463 caravans only. No facilities are on site. Kookabura Kiosk Mitchell Highway at the Window on The Wetlands Centre *A courtesy bus is available. Farm Stays: 02 6847 6234 Oxley Highway Please contact 02 6847 4898 02 6847 3720 Bilabula Country Quarters Café: ‘Meng Chinese Bistro’ 30 minutes drive from Warren One One Seven Bakery Café at the Warren Golf Club 02 6847 4614 Nevertire Cafe 117 Dubbo Street Oxley Highway Mitchell Highway 02 6847 4189 0491 009 138 Haddon Rig Jackaroo Lodge 0475 225 344 20 minutes drive from Warren *Restaurant open Wednesday to Sunday. 02 6847 3183 A courtesy bus is available. Please contact 02 6847 4274 Kiameron Riverside Cottage 45 minutes drive from Warren 02 6833 2083 EMERGENCY & MEDICAL SERVICES Dentist: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 178 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4318 000 Hospital (non emergency): Police (non emergency): Dr Kater Drive, Ravenswood 174 Dubbo Street 02 6847 7200 02 6847 4204 Warren Family Health Centre: State Emergency Service: 21 Lawson Street 11 Readford Street 02 6847 4326 132 500 Pharmacy: Veterinary: 118 Dubbo Street Corner Zora Street & Oxley Highway 02 6847 4154 02 6847 4795 VISITOR SERVICES Fuel: Supermarket: Liberty Fuels Spar Supermarket Oxley Highway, Ravenswood 118 Dubbo Street *24 hour self service fuel facilities only 02 6847 4777 Uncle Clarries Warren Supa IGA Oxley Highway, Ravenswood 106 Dubbo Street 02 6847 4420 02 6847 4209 Internet (Wi-Fi): RV Dump Point and Potable Water: Warren Library Oxley Park Corner Dubbo & Readford Streets on Oxley Highway, Ravenswood 02 6847 6656 Public Toilets: Laundromat: Oxley Park Macquarie Caravan Park on Oxley Highway, Ravenswood Udora Road, Ravenswood 02 6847 4706 Macquarie Park on Burton Street NRMA Motoring and Services: Visitor Information Centre: Fuller Bros 83-85 Dubbo Street 6 Burton Street 02 6847 4978 02 6847 6665 Services Showers: Open: Monday to Friday 10:00am-5:00pm Macquarie Caravan Park Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm IN WARREN Udora Road, Ravenswood 02 6847 4706 1885 Nevertire proclaimed a town. DISCOVER OUR 1893 Collie proclaimed a village. 1896 The Nevertire Cyclone destroyed most of Nevertire. 1898 R ailway from Nevertire to Warren opened. There were two trains in and out of Warren six days a week. ANCIENT PAST 1899 The Great Fire destroyed two thirds of Warren. 1901 The population of Warren was 1006 of which 13% were Chinese. Interesting Historical Facts: 1914-1918 300 men and 2 women served in The First World War. 41 did not return. 30 000 Archaeological evidence suggests that Aboriginal people have occupied the land for up 1920-1982 Aboriginal families lived at the Beemunnel Reserve. years ago 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. 1939-1945 307 men and 16 women served in The Second World War. 21 did not return. 1818 John Oxley and his party explore the region. 1950-1953 3 men served in the Korean War. All returned. 1828 Charles Sturt and his party explore the region. 1951 The most destructive bushfire experienced in the district this century occurred. 1830s The first settlers move into the area. 1955 Record flood of 10 metres. 1846 Thomas Mitchell and his party explore the region. 1957 Warren Shire formed with the amalgamation of Marthaguy and Warren Shires. 1847 The first race meeting held about 6km east of Warren. 1962-1975 10 men served in the Vietnam War. All returned. 1861 Warren proclaimed a town. 1988 Tiger Bay Wetlands opened in Warren. 1880 The first Warren Show held on 3 May. 2011 Celebrations for the 150 year anniversary of Warren being gazetted as a town. 1882 Railway line from Dubbo to Nevertire opened. GREAT LIFESTYLE ACTIVE COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES ORGANISATIONS Spend less time commuting and have more There is a selection of community organisations time for you and your family to live the lifestyle that welcome community involvement such as you’ve been dreaming of.