Gulargambone (including Armatree)
Small and attractive rural service centre.
Gulargambone is a small country service centre of some 500
people on the Castlereagh River and the Castlereagh Highway,
50 km north of Gilgandra, 526 km north-west of Sydney and
225 m above sea-level. The surrounding area is given over to
farming and grazing.
Once occupied by the Wiradjuri people, the 'Galargambone'
run was taken up by George Tailby around 1840. The 1841
census revealed two men on the property, probably a shepherd
and an overseer. Other graziers followed, including William
Skulthorpe who had 50 acres at the confluence of the
Castlereagh River and Gulargambone Creek. This site was
surveyed in 1866 and later subdivided. It was gazetted as
the village of Gulargambone in 1883. The Gulargambone Show
is in May.
Things to see:
Tourist Information
Ferguson's Store, on Coonamble St, is the tourism agency for
the town, tel: (02) 6825 1161. The main tourism centre in
the area is the Coonamble Shire Council in Coonamble. tel:
(02) 6822 1333.
Tourist Walk
The Gulargambone Tourist Trail highlights ten local stops.
It is available from the Coonamble Shire offices or from
Ferguson's Store. While there are few places of historic
interest the Trail highlights the idiosyncrasies of the
town. ie. go and visit Cap Lemon who has 'been in business
in Gulargambone and has a wealth of local knowledge.'
Parks
Picturesque Lions Park is situated on the banks of the
Castlereagh, off Bourbah St. It is an ideal rest or picnic
spot for the weary traveller. Memorial Park, at the western
end of Yalcogrin St, has an old steam train and children's
play area.
Timber Mill
The Gular Cypress Mill, fed by the cypress pine of the
Pilliga Scrub, is on Coonamble St, at the southern approach
to town. If you wish to have a look around, call at the
office. It is the largest private employer in town.
Gulargambone CDEP
This local branch of the Aboriginal corporation is supplying
training in the production of timber furniture to about 60
local Aborigines. It is located in the large red building at
Yalcogrin and Kirban Sts.
Yabbie Farm
Gular Crays is located at the western end of Armitree St
(keep going when you reach the dirt road). It produces over
1 million yabbies a year.
Armatree
Although a small village of some 65 residents, Armatree is a
major wheat receival centre. It was established as a railway
camp for those building the Gilgandra to Coonamble Railway
in the first years of the 20th century. Well-attended
barbecues are held fortnightly at The Armatree Hotel from
October to March. 'Ultra-Glo' is a picture framing business
which is open to the public.
To reach Armatree head south on the highway for 13 km
then turn right. It is 3 km west of the Castlereagh Highway.
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