Goondiwindi

Goondiwindi QLD retains the charm of a traditional Australian country town with tree-lined streets and lovely gardens, yet it is a modern and vibrant place to visit. Set along the banks of the Macintyre River lined with majestic red river gums, you'll find plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment available in Goondiwindi.

The name Goondiwindi (pronounced "Gundiwindi") is said to come from a local Aboriginal word meaning "the resting place of the birds". The area was explored by Allan Cunningham in 1827 and was settled a decade later. Today this important agricultural area produces wheat, beef cattle, wool, cotton and other specialty crops.

The Goondiwindi Botanic Garden of the Western Woodlands offers families a place to relax and explore the native flora, fauna and bird life of this area. The 25 acre reserve on the western outskirts of town has a playground,  barbeque facilities and a five hectare lake for swimming and canoeing.

The Goondiwindi Golf Course has 18 holes, grass greens and irrigated fairways. Or try sweetwater fishing for Murray Cod and Yellow Belly in the town reaches of the Macintyre River.

Local heritage sites include the Customs House Museum and Martha's Cottage from 1850 when Goondiwindi was an important border crossing between Queensland and New South Wales. The Macintyre Ginnery offers a fascinating view into cotton processing during the picking season from April to September.

The surrounding Darling Downs Region is interesting to explore with the historic Kurrumbul Homestead and Nindigully Pub within a short drive. The Aboriginal Rock Wells at Weengallonare well worth a visit. The fishing is good at Glenlyon Dam and the MacIntyre Falls and caves just east of Yetman are not far away.

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Goondiwindi Accommodation

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  The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn - Goondiwindi

  3.5 Stars. Gundy's Premier Motor Inn - Spacious reverse cycle airconditioned ground floor units with undercover parking. Quiet location. 17 units with spa baths. Disabled units and an adjoining carers unit. Free 8 channel AUSTAR, clock radio, tea and coffee making, direct dial phones and WIFI broadband, hair dryer, queen size beds, iron and board, toaster, room service, guest laundry. Parking for trucks/trailers. Licensed Gibbsy's Restaurant and Bar. Resort style pool, spa, half tennis court, sauna and BBQ. Conference facilities.

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