Nundle Voyage Tips and guide

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Nundle was founded in 1852 when gold was discovered at the nearby Hanging Rock diggings. Nundle has several notable historical buildings, and one can prospect for gold, minerals, and gemstones in the surrounding district. The nearby Hanging Rock Lookout offers impressive views over the Peel River valley.

• -31.46132151.127631 Nundle Visitors Information Centre, 85 Jenkins Street (next to Friendly Grocer - Nundle Supermarket), ☏ +61 2 6769 3026, [email protected]. M-Su 9AM-4PM but call to confirm. If not open, enquire at the Tamworth Visitors Information Centre here (updated Sep 2019)

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Map of Nundle

Nundle is 59 km (48 min) south-east of Tamworth via New England Highway (A15)/Oxley Highway (B56) south-eastbound, turn right onto Nundle Rd (Tourist Drive 23), at the roundabout near St Michael's Church turn right and continue on Nundle Road, continue through Woolomin, pass Chaffey Dam on the right, at the intersection with River Road turn right and continue on Nundle Road, and continue ahead into Nundle.

Nundle is 60 km (42 min) north-east of Willow Tree via New England Highway (A15) northbound, pass the Kamilaroi Highway (B51) turn-off on the left, through Wallabadah, turn right/east onto Lindsays Gap Road, turn right/south onto Nundle Road, and continue ahead into Nundle.

Nundle is 56.5 km (41 min) east of Quirindi via Henry Street/Dewhurst Street/Wallabadah Road, at Wallabadah turn left/north onto the New England Highway (A15), turn right/east onto Lindsays Gap Road, turn right/south onto Nundle Road, and continue ahead into Nundle.

Private transport is essential, as there is no taxi service nor is there a local bus service in Nundle.

The nearest car rental agencies are in Tamworth and Quirindi.

• -31.48145151.176891 Hanging Rock Lookout (8.5 km south-east of Nundle via Oakenville Street eastbound, turn left onto Old Hanging Rock Road, pass the Happy Valley Road turn-off on the left and continue ahead as Barry Road, at the four-way intersection turn right/south onto Hanging Rock Lookout Road, continue ahead to the lookout). Awesome views of the Peel River valley. Picnic area nearby. (updated Jun 2018)
• -31.46105151.128832 Nundle Woollen Mill, 35 Oakenville St, ☏ +61 2 6769 3330, toll-free: 1300 686 353, [email protected]. M-Su 10AM-4PM. One of the few operating spinning mills in the country. Go on the informative tour and see how wool is turned into beautiful knitting yarn. Mill machinery only operates M-F. (updated Jun 2018)
• -31.46141151.129053 Mount Misery Gold Mine Museum, Guesthouse and Cafe, 80 Gill Street (corner of Gill Street and Oakenville Street), ☏ +61 2 67 693 459, [email protected]. W-M 8:30AM-3PM, Tu closed. (updated Apr 2021)

• -31.34958151.138484 Chaffey Dam, Nundle Road (17 km north of Nundle via Nundle Road westbound, pass the Lindsays Gap Road turn-off on the left, pass the West Bank Road turn-off on the left, turn left/north onto Nundle Road again, parking on the left). Dam built to supply water for Tamworth. Camping. Picnic areas. Toilets. Fishing. Shower facilities. Boat ramps. Water sports. Bushwalking. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. No model airplanes or drones. Camping $5 per vehicle - reservations essential, phone +61 429 621 043. (updated Mar 2021)

• -31.46005151.125311 Great Nundle Dog Race, Oaknville Street westbound (Nundle Recreation Ground, near the Peel River bridge), ☏ +61 2 6769 3253, [email protected]. First Su in May. A fun day of novelty dog races, high jumps, doggy derby, best dressed dog, culminating in the Great Nundle Dog Race. An annual fundraiser for the local school. Food and refreshments available. (updated Apr 2021)
• Nundle Country Picnic, 35 Oakenville Street (Nundle Woollen Mill), ☏ +61 409 616 406, [email protected]. Held in Apr. Held on the grounds of the Nundle Woollen Mill, enjoy a picnic lunch, listen to live music, view fashion parades, browse antiques, housewares, and crafts. Children's play area provided. Bookings are essential. See the fees here. (updated Apr 2021)
• Nundle Go For Gold Chinese Easter Festival, ☏ +61 2 6769 3026, [email protected]. Held at Easter. This festival celebrates the history of Nundle's golf fields and the Chinese and European miners that helped Nundle to develop from the 1850s. Chinese dance performances, live music, try your hand at panning for gold, browse the market stalls. Activities for children as well. (updated Apr 2021)

• -31.46109151.128332 Nundle Swimming Pool, Jenkins Street (near Nundle Cafe), ☏ +61 2 6769 3111. Season: mid Oct-end Mar, phone for hours. 25 m 5-lane swimming pool with disabled access, shade-covered infants' wading pool, shade-covered picnic tables, grassed areas. No kiosk. Barbecues in park next to pool. (updated Apr 2021)

• -31.46123151.12771 Friendly Grocer - Nundle Supermarket, 87A Jenkins Street (next to the Peel Inn), ☏ +61 2 6769 3000. M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa Su 8AM-4PM. Supermarket. (updated Apr 2021)

• -31.4596151.12851 Cafe Nundle on the Park, 90-92 Jenkins St, ☏ +61 2 6769 3030, [email protected]. M-Su 8AM-6PM. Cafe fare. 
• -31.46061151.128072 Machina Coffee Donuts, 80 Jenkins Street (corner of Jenkins Street and Oakenville Road). Tu-Su 6AM-noon. Coffee shop. (updated Apr 2021)
• -31.4612151.12913 Mount Misery Gold Mine Museum, Guesthouse and Cafe, 80 Gill Street (corner of Gill Street and Oakenville Street), ☏ +61 2 67 693 459, [email protected]. W-M 8:30AM-3PM, Tu closed. Cafe fare. (updated Apr 2021)
• Peel Inn Hotel, 89 Jenkins St (corner of Jenkins Street and Oakenville Street), ☏ +61 2 6769 3377. Bistro fare. 

• -31.4609151.127561 Peel Inn Hotel, 89 Jenkins St (corner of Jenkins Street and Oakenville Street), ☏ +61 2 6769 3377. (updated Jun 2018)

• Peel Inn Hotel, 89 Jenkins St (corner of Jenkins Street and Oakenville Street), ☏ +61 2 6769 3377. Check-in: 2-9PM, check-out: 10AM. Old-fashioned country accommodation and pub. The rooms have started to look a little worn down. Free on-site parking. Shared or ensuite bathrooms. Free WiFi in rooms. No pets. Phone for rates and availability. (updated Jun 2018)

• -31.461151.128411 Nundle Accommdation (Hills of Gold Motel), 76-78 Jenkins Street (corner of Jenkins Street and Oakenville Street, opposite the Peel Inn Hotel - entrance is in Oakenville Street), ☏ +61 2 67693222, [email protected]. 7 rooms with free WiFi, free guest parking, free breakfast (hot breakfast option available), tea and coffee making facilities, ironing facilities, flat-screen TV. (updated Apr 2021)

• Mount Misery Gold Mine Museum, Guesthouse and Cafe, 80 Gill Street (corner of Gill Street and Oakenville Street), ☏ +61 427 673 100, [email protected]. Phone or email for rates and availabilty. (updated Apr 2021)

• -31.45949151.128262 Fossickers Tourist Park, 103 Jenkins Street (opposite the Nundle Cafe), ☏ +61 2 6769 3355, [email protected]. Ensuite cabins, standard cabins, powered and unpowered sites. For rates see here. (updated Apr 2021)

• -31.46422151.127972 Police station, 45 Gill Street, ☏ +61 2 6769 3344. Not open 24 hours. (updated Sep 2019)

• Cafe Nundle on the Park (Nundle Cafe and Fuel), 90-92 Jenkins St, ☏ +61 2 6769 3030. M-Su 8AM-6PM. Petrol station. 

• Public telephone (corner of Oakenville Street and Jenkins Street, next to the post office, opposite the Peel Inn Hotel). 

• -31.45983151.128193 Public toilets, 101 Jenkins Street (Nundle Memorial Hall, opposite Nundle Cafe). Open 24 hours. Disabled access. 
• Public toilets, Oakenville Street westbound (Nundle Recreation Ground). Open 24 hours. 

There are no banks and no ATMs in Nundle. It is advised to do any necessary banking and to obtain sufficient cash before departing for Nundle, and to use EFTPOS whenever possible while there.

• Bank@Post (Australia Post), 37 Oakenville Street (corner of Oakenville Street and Jenkins Street, opposite the Peel Inn Hotel). M-F 9AM-1:30PM, 2:30-5PM. Agent for Commonwealth Bank, Westpac Bank, and National Australia Bank 

• -31.46065151.127634 Australia Post, 37 Oakenville Street (corner of Oakenville Street and Jenkins Street, opposite the Peel Inn Hotel). M-F 9AM-1:30PM, 2:30-5PM. 

• Tamworth - north-west of Nundle: 83.5 km via Nundle Road westbound, turn left onto Lindsays Gap Road, turn right/north onto the New England Highway (A15), continue ahead to Tamworth (59 min)
• Quirindi - west of Nundle: 56.5 km via Nundle Road westbound, turn left onto Lindsays Gap Road, turn left/south onto the New England Highway (A15), in Wallabadah turn right/west onto Maria Street/Wallabadah Road, continue ahead to Quirindi (40 min)
• Willow Tree - south-west of Nundle: 60 km via Nundle Road westbound, turn left onto Lindsays Gap Road, turn left/south onto the New England Highway (A15), continue through Wallabadah, pass the Kamilaroi Highway (B51) turn-off on the right, continue ahead to Willow Tree (43 min)
• Moonan Flat is to the south, via unsealed roads.