Gulargambone (including Armatree)
Small and attractive rural service centre.
Gulargambone is a small country service centre of some 500 people on the Castlereagh River and the Castlereagh Highway, 50 km north of Gilgandra, 526 km north-west of Sydney and 225 m above sea-level. The surrounding area is given over to farming and grazing.

Once occupied by the Wiradjuri people, the 'Galargambone' run was taken up by George Tailby around 1840. The 1841 census revealed two men on the property, probably a shepherd and an overseer. Other graziers followed, including William Skulthorpe who had 50 acres at the confluence of the Castlereagh River and Gulargambone Creek. This site was surveyed in 1866 and later subdivided. It was gazetted as the village of Gulargambone in 1883. The Gulargambone Show is in May.

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Tourist Information
Ferguson's Store, on Coonamble St, is the tourism agency for the town, tel: (02) 6825 1161. The main tourism centre in the area is the Coonamble Shire Council in Coonamble. tel: (02) 6822 1333.

Tourist Walk
The Gulargambone Tourist Trail highlights ten local stops. It is available from the Coonamble Shire offices or from Ferguson's Store. While there are few places of historic interest the Trail highlights the idiosyncrasies of the town. ie. go and visit Cap Lemon who has 'been in business in Gulargambone and has a wealth of local knowledge.'

Parks
Picturesque Lions Park is situated on the banks of the Castlereagh, off Bourbah St. It is an ideal rest or picnic spot for the weary traveller. Memorial Park, at the western end of Yalcogrin St, has an old steam train and children's play area.

Timber Mill
The Gular Cypress Mill, fed by the cypress pine of the Pilliga Scrub, is on Coonamble St, at the southern approach to town. If you wish to have a look around, call at the office. It is the largest private employer in town.

Gulargambone CDEP
This local branch of the Aboriginal corporation is supplying training in the production of timber furniture to about 60 local Aborigines. It is located in the large red building at Yalcogrin and Kirban Sts.

Yabbie Farm
Gular Crays is located at the western end of Armitree St (keep going when you reach the dirt road). It produces over 1 million yabbies a year.

Armatree
Although a small village of some 65 residents, Armatree is a major wheat receival centre. It was established as a railway camp for those building the Gilgandra to Coonamble Railway in the first years of the 20th century. Well-attended barbecues are held fortnightly at The Armatree Hotel from October to March. 'Ultra-Glo' is a picture framing business which is open to the public.

To reach Armatree head south on the highway for 13 km then turn right. It is 3 km west of the Castlereagh Highway.

Farmstay
The 'G'Day' property, 5 km north of Gulargambone adjacent the Castlereagh River, offers homestead or farm cottage accommodation, farm activities and rural relaxation, tel: (02) 6825 1076.

	Hotels
	Gulargambone Hotel 18 Bourbah St Gulargambone NSW 2828 Telephone: (02) 6825 1237
	Restaurants
	Gulargambone Hotel 18 Bourbah St Gulargambone NSW 2828 Telephone: (02) 6825 1237
	Gulargumbone Caravan Park Skuthorpe St Gulargambone NSW 2828 Telephone: (02) 6825 1333 Rating: **