Settled in the 1840’s, Mendooran is the oldest town on the Castlereagh River.
It is also the premier mural town of New South Wales. The town is like an open-air art gallery painted with over 10 colourful murals reflecting scenes from local history and rural life. Painted by former resident artist Karen Duce, murals include a tribute the Black Glossy Cockatoo, a bullock scene on the pub corner and a horse race, mid action, depicting the Mendooran Turf Club Races, held annually for the past 150 years.
Mendooran is a peaceful country town which still retains its old time charm and traditional wide streets. There are several picnic and rest areas in Mendooran making it the ideal spot for restful stopover.
Driving via Mendooran is a short cut between Dubbo and Coonabarabran, reducing your travel time by 15 minutes. From Coonabarabran, it’s also the most direct route to and from Sydney travelling via Mendooran, Dunedoo and Mudgee. Both scenic routes carry low traffic and are sealed all the way.
South of Mendooran is the Goonoo Community Conservation Area, one of the few environments which support the nationally endangered Mallee Fowl. These birds create large circular moulds as their nests that resemble mini volcanos. It was first sighted in the area in 1954 and there are presently 8 known moulds of varying ages active in the forest. Keep your eye out for them when travelling the road to Dubbo through the Goonoo Community Conservation Area.
For local visitor information, call into the Mendooran Post Office. It’s the red and white building in the main street.
Click here to download a copy of the Mendooran Brochure.
