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Free WifiNarromine, situated on the tranquil Macquarie River just a short thirty minute drive west of Dubbo, is the perfect spot to stop and enjoy the delights of country NSW. While our friendly locals and rich culture make us renowned, the area is most famous for its aeronautical history.
For those travelling the Newell Highway from Parkes to Gilgandra, Narromine offers an alternate loop – just turn off at Tomingley and take time to explore!
Narromine invites you to relax amongst a lush rural setting, dotted with quaint country pubs and fabulous fishing spots.
A “must see” on any itinerary is the Narromine Aviation Museum which houses Australia’s only replica of a Wright Model A Flyer. Explore the extensive collection of artefacts, documents and photos that tell the story of aviation and the host of famous aviators who made regular visits to Narromine during the 1920s and 30s.
A hub for nature lovers, with wetlands, lakes and wildlife in abundance, Narromine is home to beautiful gardens and reserves. You will find everything from authentic country pubs and modern clubs to galleries, museums, Aboriginal Keeping Place, an iris farm and sunny golf course. And the fishing is not too bad either!
Famous for its sporting heroes, Narromine pays tribute to former local and International cricket star, Glenn McGrath – with a life-size statue of the fast bowler in the town Centre.
Make Narromine your home base, centrally located, it’s ideal for day trips to many attractions including Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Old Dubbo Goal, Peak Hill Gold Mine, Parkes Radio Telescope, Macquarie Marshes, and the Warrumbungle National Park.
Living stories on one of Australia's truly historic aerodromes
The Narromine Aviation Museum, various gliding flying schools and clubs.
A locally built, Wright Brothers Model A Flyer replica was launched by astronaut Dr Buzz Aldrin in October 2005 and is now housed on-site at the Narromine Aviation Museum.
Narromine is internationally renowned for its fantastic thermals, which afford great gliding conditions which makes Narromine one of the three best gliding locations in the world!
The Narromine Aerodrome hosts various events throughout the year.
This majestic river flows through Narromine and Trangie, providing fantastic opportunities for fishing, water-skiing, canoeing, swimming and other water-based activities.
Fishing along the Macquarie River is particularly good, with over 22,000 Silver Perch and Murray Cod fingerlings released into the river within the Narromine Shire each year.
A visit to Narromine’s charming Iris Farm is a “must-see”.
The five acre site now boasts over 1200 varieties of beautiful tall bearded iris in full bloom from October to early November.
Experience the tranquility of the Narromine Wetlands. Located on the Narromine/Tullamore Road, just on the outskirts of town the wetlands provide the idea place for a quiet picnic or a brisk walk.
This natural storm water catchment area has been reconstructed to act as a filter for incoming runoff and provides a perfect habitat for an abundance of birds, frogs and other wetland inhabitants.
Narromine has produced an exceptional variety of sports men and women who have represented their country with distinction at the highest level.
Our well maintained sports fields and facilities, play host to numerous teams in the region throughout the year and are well supported by residents keen to unearth their next world champion.
Glenn McGrath – International Cricketer
Melinda Gainsford-Taylor – Olympic sprinter
David Gillespie – International Rugby League representative
Kevin Heywood – International Clay Target Shooting Champion
Steve Williams – International Rugby Union representative – Captain of the Wallabies
David Jansen – International gliding champion
David Goodridge – Target Shooter and World record holder for smallest group of 5 shots over 500m
Justin Smith – National Rugby League Player
Pat McCutcheon – International Rugby Union Representative
