Narrabri is in New South Wales, Australia, and it is the home of the Kamilaroi people, who are a major part of the population. It is on the Namoi River, and connects to the Kamilaroi and the Newell Highways, making car hire in Narrabi a popular choice for visitors who want to branch out into the wider area. Narrabri is a cotton growing and producing area, and there is also a meat trade, mainly in beef and lamb. There are many natural and historical monument in the region, and hiring a car in Narrabri is recommended for sightseeing.
Narrabri is a modern town on a site that has been settled by people for thousands of years. Most activities are slightly outside Narrabri, and hiring a car here is advisable. Nearby attractions include the Mount Kaputar National Park - Mount Kaputar is not too hard to climb, and offers amazing views. The Paul Wild Observatory, also called the CSIRO observatory, is close by - it's an important viewing station that has been involved in several NASA missions, and even inspired a film. Renting a car in Narrabri and driving south will take you to the Pilliga Forest, just out of town.
Narrabri is in an area rich with cultural and natural history, but one of the best attractions outside of town is Big Plane, which in in Moree, one hour from Narrabri. Big Plane does exactly what it says on the tin - in 1975 the Australian Government gave the plane, which had been converted from a military to a civilian aircraft, to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. Big Plane worked solidly until 1992, when she suffered an oil leak, and had to be retired. She was brought back to Australia, and opened as a museum and tourist attraction, as well as being a monument to the importance of foreign aid.
