Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gunnedah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gunnedah

With a population of 7,148, Gunnedah is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gunnedah to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gunnedah

Gunnedah in December
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gunnedah in December
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gunnedah in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Gunnedah, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Gunnedah

Plane

Although Gunnedah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tamworth (TMW), which is located 36 miles from Gunnedah. Armidale is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Gunnedah departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Gunnedah is to pick up a car hire from Newcastle, which is about 161 miles from Gunnedah. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Newcastle.

Plane

Although Gunnedah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tamworth (TMW), which is located 36 miles from Gunnedah. Armidale is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Gunnedah departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Gunnedah is to pick up a car hire from Newcastle, which is about 161 miles from Gunnedah. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Newcastle.

Airports near Gunnedah

ARMArmidale
TMWTamworth

Airlines serving Gunnedah

Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways

Where to stay in popular areas of Gunnedah

Most booked hotels in Gunnedah

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Alyn Motel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$155+
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Hiring a car in Gunnedah

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Gunnedah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Gunnedah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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