Long water hole

Moree is an aboriginal word meaning Long Water Hole. Before white settlement the area was occupied by the Kamilaroi people whose descendants still reside in the town and surrounding areas.

The town of Moree has a population of approximately 10.000 people and is located approximately 90Km south of the Queensland border on the junction of the Newell and Gwydir Highways, 665Km north west of Sydney.

Moree is the main business and commercial centre of the Moree Plains Shire. The Shire features a warm Mediterranean style climate and is renowned for its rich, black soil plains.

As such agriculture is the main industry, with Cotton, Wheat and Pecan Nuts being the dominant crops plus a significant Sheep and Cattle livestock industry.

Moree is also one of the largest farm machinery distribution centres in the country.

In terms of Tourism, Moree is promoted as the Artesian Spa Capital of Australia. The town has a popular, hot artesian spa bath complex that attracts thousands of visitors every year.