Swap meet
Road trip
Get your motors running. The Outlaw Hot Rod Club will host a swap meet at Jack Woolaston Oval on February 7 from 6am. It's gold-coin donation entry, with proceeds going to a great cause - the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. For more details or to book a site call Richard on 0417028339 or Jeff on 0447605305.
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Military Tattoo
Plan ahead
The sound of pipes will be swirling and the drums will be pounding at the Longfield Oval for the Liverpool Plains Military Tattoo on March 6. There will be market stalls and a variety of entertainment, other than the Scottish variety during the day and in the evening all of the colour of the tattoo. The day will finish with fireworks.
Drag racing
At home
IF you're feeling the need for speed then Gunnedah Airport is the place to be with popular drag racing meetings set to return. The first of four Weeks of Speed events hosted by Tamworth Drag Racing Association (TDRA) at Gunnedah will kick off on the weekend of March 6 and 7. The organisers are hoping for spectators, so put this on in the diary. 41 Wean Rd
Music muster
At home + Plan Ahead
After a year off, the Gunnedah Country Music Muster will be back with some foot stomping fun in March. The line-up for the three-day event includes Grant Luhrs, Bob Easter, former Gunnedah local John Lynch and Max Maher. Gunnedah, various, March 24-26. Tickets are $20 a person a day. Bookings: or Rex Baldwin on 0428 486 134.
National Parks
Nearby + Road Trip
Camping is on the rise as people look to save money and have COVID-19 friendly holidays. As a result more people have been flocking to our beautiful countryside to pitch a tent and have a few adventures. On our doorstep is the Warrabah National park, with the Namoi River providing spots to cool your heels (and the rest of you). There's fishing, swimming, kayaking/canoeing and picnics all to be had. The beautiful landscape around Nundle and Hanging is rich with history - there's gold in them hills. Further afield you can visit the Warrumbungle National Park (a dark sky area, so great for star gazing from your campsite) and the Pilliga National Park (check out the Sculptures in the Scrub). Various
Winding back
Touring + Road Trip
The iconic musician John Williamson is going on tour, bringing his iconic country sound to Dubbo as he celebrates his 51st anniversary in the music industry. He's looking at scaling back his live performance, so this is a don't-miss night if you're a fan. There will be plenty of hits to get your feet tapping. Catch this True Blue legend in action on February 11 at Dubbo Regional Theatre, 155 Darling Street, Dubbo from 8pm. Tickets from drtcc.sales.ticketsearch.com.
Laneway mural
At home
Checking out the new Maize Mill mura? Add the laneway art in the walkway from Conadilly Street to Coles to your itinerary. The work references community groups and Aboriginal culture, as well as the region's art and culture. Spot the green plains, local fishing spots and, of course, Gunnedah's famous koalas in the work.