Pilliga Accommodation, Hotels, Tours & Information

Pilliga

Pilliga is situated 105 kilometres west of Narrabri, approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Gwabegar. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to drive from Narrabri to Pilliga. Pilliga is accessible by road from five directions and once an important centre on the Cobb and Co route. The hotel is a good place to start your visit. The owners will be able to direct you to such attractions as the artesian bore baths, black bowling 'green' and the historic cemetery with its authentic Indian Tombs. The Pilliga Artesian Bore Baths was constructed in 1902 as a permanent town water supply after a severe drought. The bore has become a popular recreational activity for swimming and the therapeutic value of mineral water has been recognised by many locals over the years. The Water temperature of the Pilliga Bore is 37 Degrees. There is free entry into the Pilliga Bore as well as free camping. The Pilliga State Forest is a vast unusual western woodland characterised by native white cypress and iron bark trees, broom bush plains, vivid spring flowers and abundant fauna. For more information on the Pilliga State Forest please contact the Narrabri Visitor Information Centre. The area abounds with wildlife. Kangaroos, Koalas and Emus can often be seen grazing in their natural surrounds. Pilliga has facilities such as a Police Station, Post Office, primary school, general store, cafe, park with public amenities, tennis court and club, cricket ground and club, racecourse and visiting Doctor, supported playgroup, social fishing club and outdoor multi sporting facilities. Pilliga is pronounced - Pill - ig - a