Beneath the Moree Plains lies the Great Artesian Basin giving Moree the title of Australian Artesian Spa Capital. Discovered in 1895, the natural artesian hot springs are reputed to provide health and healing benefits, guaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
The rich, black soil of the Moree Plains makes it the country’s most productive agricultural area with crops of cotton, wheat, pecan nuts and olives. Its pecan nut farm is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
With three major waterways, the Moree Plains is popular with fishermen for its Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Bream and Eel Tail Catfish.
Visit the historical town of Moree and the Moree Plains Art Gallery for works from contemporary Australian artists.
Quick Facts
The Moree Plains area is a local government area (LGA) in New South Wales. This area is home to 16 locations and/or suburbs which you can explore in more detail by selecting from the list below. The Moree Plains area is located approximately 528kms from the capital Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to this area we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one ofthe buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know the area and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.
