Discover Gilgandra

Gilgandra combines the story of the Coo-ee March with a walking trail between the town centre and the Gilgandra Cultural Precinct. There is also a museum with agricultural machinery, a bushland reserve, and facilities for play and exercise. This gives you different ways to shape your stay, from a short walk and local history to time outdoors.

Windmill Walk: on foot between the town centre and the Cultural Precinct

Windmill Walk is an easy, two-kilometre walking trail between the Gilgandra CBD on Miller Street and the Gilgandra Cultural Precinct. It offers a practical way to include a walk in your visit. Along the trail are restored windmills featuring artworks created by local disability services. The route brings together one of its defining features and art from the local community.

If you’re looking for holiday accommodation in Gilgandra, Windmill Walk can help you decide which experiences to include in your stay. Its stated length of two kilometres makes it easy to factor the route into your day’s plans. If art and design are of particular interest, the walking trail offers a different focus from the town’s historical exhibitions.

The history of the Coo-ee March

The Coo-ee March Gallery tells the story of an event in 1915, when 35 men marched from Gilgandra to Sydney to recruit for service in the First World War. A special artefact brings the story to life: the Union Jack flag carried by the marchers is part of the Gallery’s collection and is considered an artefact of national significance.

Hitchen House is also connected with the start of the march. It was there that the decision was made to begin the 1915 Coo-ee March from Gilgandra to Sydney. The Gallery and Hitchen House offer different insights into the same historical event: one focuses on its story and an item carried by the marchers, while the other explores the decision to set out. The Coo-ee Heritage Centre also highlights local art, history, produce and culture.

Agriculture and a history of invention

The Gilgandra Museum houses a large and varied collection of agricultural equipment and machinery. Visitors interested in technology and agriculture can explore a range of machines and equipment. Another local story of invention is the Howard Rotary Hoe, which was invented in Gilgandra in 1920. Together, these topics offer a perspective on agricultural technology that differs from the story of the Coo-ee March.

Native bushland and time outdoors

Flora Reserve covers more than 8 hectares of native bushland, including rare and endangered plants. It provides a distinct natural contrast to Gilgandra’s historical and agricultural themes. Visitors can use the reserve’s barbecue areas, picnic tables, shelters, toilets and water. These facilities also make the reserve an appealing place to take a break outdoors, whether you’d like to have a picnic or focus your visit on native plant life.

Play, skatepark and swimming pool

Hunter Park has modern play equipment, a skatepark and public barbecue areas. The park also provides access to Gilgandra Swimming Pool. This combination gives families several ways to spend time together: children can use the play equipment, the skatepark offers another activity, and access to the swimming pool adds to the options. The barbecue areas also provide space for an outdoor meal.

Gilgandra offers everything from history and agriculture to bushland and recreational facilities. When looking for holiday accommodation, you can first consider which of these aspects interests you most during your stay. This will help you choose Gilgandra with a clear idea of the experiences you’d like to discover.

For the broader travel overview: Gilgandra Shire Council.