The Goondiwindi Grey

The bronze statue of Gunsynd is a must-see for anyone stopping in Goondiwindi. Our motor inn shares the champion's name, and his story — 29 wins including the 1972 Cox Plate and third in the 1972 Melbourne Cup — is a proud chapter of Australian racing history.

Distance/drive time: ~500 m / 1 min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round; interpretive signage in the park

Macintyre River Walk & Border Bridge

A level 3 km walkway along the tree-lined Macintyre River with interpretive signs covering the river's environment, history, and culture. Finishes at the 1914 steel Border Bridge that links Queensland and New South Wales.

Distance/drive time: ~1 km / 2 min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round; beautiful at sunrise and sunset

Customs House Museum

Since 1861, the MacIntyre River marked the line between Queensland and New South Wales, and the Customs House collected duties from travellers and traders crossing between the two colonies.

The museum is a great one-hour stop covering Goondiwindi's pastoral, transport, and border-town history.

Distance/drive time: 500 m / 1 min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round; check seasonal hours

Goondiwindi Cotton

The region's famous heritage cotton clothing brand, with a flagship store in town, is a great gift stop and a chance to chat about where your shirt came from.

Tours must be booked in advance by calling (07) 4671 5611.

Distance/drive time: ~1 km / 3-min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round

Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens of the Western Woodlands

A beautiful 19 ha garden showcasing native flora of the western woodlands — walks, picnic spots, birdlife, and a tranquil lagoon. Perfect for a morning stroll.

Distance/drive time: ~4 km / 6-min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round; spring is particularly pretty

Goondiwindi Race Club

Goondiwindi's historic racecourse hosts a full country-race calendar — and every year, the signature Gunsynd Cup meeting celebrates the town's most famous export. Great fun whether you know horses or not.

Distance/drive time: ~3 km / 5-min drive

Best time to visit: Check the Race Club calendar for meeting dates