# Goondiwindi

Goondiwindi is a town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. It is the gateway to Queensland as it is right on the Queensland / New South Wales border.

## Understand

The name Goondiwindi derives from the Aboriginal word "resting place of the birds".

## Get in

The best way to come is through the A39, either from NSW or Queensland. Be aware that during times where Qld has shut its borders to a jurisdiction, passing here may be taking its toll on wait times. But regardless, from Toowoomba, it's a quick short drive from T.
Crisps Coaches runs bus services to Goondiwindi on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Buses start in Moree from the south, and Brisbane and Toowoomba (both via Warwick) from the east.
The nearest airport to Goondiwindi is Moree Regional Airport.

## Get around

Goondiwindi is very walkable. There is also a taxi service.

## See

* -28.5489150.30681 Customs House Museum, 1 McLean St. A detached home that was built sometime during the late 19th century, now a museum. (updated Jun 2021)
* Botanic Gardens. (updated Jun 2021)
* Macintyre River. (updated Jun 2021) - Border Bridge and the “Tree of Knowledge”.
* Gunsynd. (updated Jun 2021) - A famous race horse, in the Apex Park on banks of the Macintyre River.
* Historic Buildings - Anglican Church and Martha's Cottage.
* There are birds by the thousands most of the year, including Jabiru, Pelicans, Kurrawongs, Top-knot Pigeons, Blue-eyed Honey-eater, Major Mitchell Galahs, *Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Magpies, Butcher Birds, Lorikeets and the rare Apostle Birds.

## Do

* Fishing at the Town Common and Hilton Weir.
* Swimming at the Town Common, Hilton Weir, or else try Little Bondi (a sandy beach just out of town)

## Eat

* Bao Bao Chinese & Malaysian Restaurant - 127 Marshall Street
* Cascades Bar & Restaurant - 2 Phar Lap Court
* Coolabah Tree Cafe & Restaurant - 227 Boundary Road
* Gather 4390 - 126a Marshall Street
* The Larder - 121 Marshall Street
* Laurenz - 1/84 Marshall Street
* Lucky Thai - 47 Marshall St
* McDonald's - 15 Cunningham Hwy.
* New Dynasty Restaurant - 7/13 McLean Street
* OK Milk Bar - 5 McLean Street
* O'Shea's Royal Hotel - 48 Marshall Street
* Porky's Pizza HQ - 130 Marshall Street
* Queenslander Hotel - 134 Marshall Street
* Railway Hotel - 69 Herbert Street
* Red Rooster - 37 Marshall Street
* Shot 2 U Coffee Shop - 41 Francis Street
* Sonno's Takeaway - 57 Marshall Street
* Subway - 5 Wilson Court
* Sweetaz Bro Cafe & Dessert Bar - 4/99 Marshall Street
* Taj Indian Kitchen & Kabab Shop - 18 Herbert Street
* Tracks (Tracks Restaurant), Old Cunningham Highway (At Goondiwindi Motel). Fully Licensed, air conditioned and seating up to 80 guests.
* Victoria Hotel - 81 Marshall Street

## Drink

Alcohol
* Railway Hotel (Raily)
* Victoria Hotel (Vic)
* The Queensland Hotel (QL)
* O'Shea's Royal Hotel (Royal)
Coffee
* The Larder - 121 Marshall Street
* Laurenz - 1/84 Marshall Street
* Shot 2 U Coffee Shop - 41 Francis Street
* Sweetaz Bro Cafe & Dessert Bar - 4/99 Marshall Street

## Sleep

* Best Western Ascot Lodge
* Border Motel
* Bronte House Bed and Breakfast
* Country Roads Motor Inn
* -28.5383150.31411 Goondiwindi Motel, Old Cunningham Highway (opposite the racecourse.), ☏ +61 7 4671 1544, fax: +61 7 4671 3296, accom@goondiwindimotel.com.au. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. 32 ground floor units on the property, from single rooms to family size. Laundry, tea & coffee facilities, room service, pool, BBQ area and wifi. Non-smoking rooms. (AAA rated 3½ star). $84–125 single - family - via online booking.
* Goondiwindi Tourist Park
* Goondiwindi Holiday Park
* The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn
* Macintyre Motor Inn
* O'Shea's Royal Hotel
* Pioneer Motel
* The Queensland Hotel
* The Town House Motor Inn
* Victoria Hotel

## Go next

* Tenterfield
* Yetman
* Bingara