Wander Inn Wongabirrie - Guide Book
Local Parks & Nature
The local Wirrabara Parks are a wonder. Check them out!
Wirrabara Forest is a short drive just outside of the town. There are hiking trails, 4WD tracks and some good sights to see here like the Giant Tree.
Wirrabara Forest Road
Wirrabara Forest RoadWirrabara Forest is a short drive just outside of the town. There are hiking trails, 4WD tracks and some good sights to see here like the Giant Tree.
Kids playground, sporting ground, barbecue facilities, steel sculpture trail and public toilets.
Wongabirrie Park
70 Horrocks HwyKids playground, sporting ground, barbecue facilities, steel sculpture trail and public toilets.
Arts & Culture
The Wirrabara Silo art piece was completed in later 2018 by a poplar Australia Artist who goes by the name of Smug (Sam Bates). It is now the centre piece of Wirrabara and its tourist attractions.
Wirrabara Silo Art
Forest RoadGiant silo art. A must see.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wirrabara Hotel do a great pub meal and provide that classic local country pub feel and atmosphere. The locals are harmless, we promise :)
Wirrabara Producers Market
40 High StLocal hotel. Caters for lunches (not all days) and dinner.
Food Scene
These are our top picks for places to eat.
Local produce with local entertainment. Held every third Sunday of every month. A must see.
Wirrabara Producers Market
40 High StLocal produce with local entertainment. Held every third Sunday of every month. A must see.
This bakery is famous for its giant pastries, bird Avery and petting zoo. A must see and do! Only a 10 minute drive south of Wirrabara.
Stone Hut
This bakery is famous for its giant pastries, bird Avery and petting zoo. A must see and do! Only a 10 minute drive south of Wirrabara.
A must go for a coffee. Best coffee in the Mid North. Here you can hire your bikes for the Mount Remarkable National Park and trails.
Over The Edge Sports
4 Stuart StA must go for a coffee. Best coffee in the Mid North. Here you can hire your bikes for the Mount Remarkable National Park and trails.
If you are looking to venture out to find a larger range of food options, Port Pirie is your closest city. Here you will find all of your chain fast foods, more upmarket restaurants and hotels. Only recommended if you are staying at the Wander In Wongabirrie for more than 1 night. Port Pirie is a 40 minute drive west of Wirrabara.
Port Pirie
If you are looking to venture out to find a larger range of food options, Port Pirie is your closest city. Here you will find all of your chain fast foods, more upmarket restaurants and hotels. Only recommended if you are staying at the Wander In Wongabirrie for more than 1 night. Port Pirie is a 40 minute drive west of Wirrabara.
Essentials
Laura is only a 15 minute drive south of Wirrabara. For convenience go here for your basic groceries. There is also a local butcher in town.
IGA Laura
47 Herbert StLaura is only a 15 minute drive south of Wirrabara. For convenience go here for your basic groceries. There is also a local butcher in town.
Hot Tourist Spots
These recommendations our our top picks for places to explore outside of Wirrabara. There is something for everyone.
Hiking trails, bike riding trails, sight seeing. A Beautiful spot to check out only 20 minutes north of Wirrabara.
Mount Remarkable National Park
Hiking trails, bike riding trails, sight seeing. A Beautiful spot to check out only 20 minutes north of Wirrabara.
Beautiful gorge trail with some beautiful natural cliff faces, wildlife and flora.
Alligator Gorge Trail
Alligator Gorge TrailBeautiful gorge trail with some beautiful natural cliff faces, wildlife and flora.
Beautiful drive to the coastal town of Port Germein, only 30 minutes north west of Wirrabara. A must drive and see.
Port Germein Gorge
Beautiful drive to the coastal town of Port Germein, only 30 minutes north west of Wirrabara. A must drive and see.
Coastal town with the longest jetty in the southern hemisphere, approximately 1.6km long. Good for swimming, crabbing and fishing.
Port Germein
Coastal town with the longest jetty in the southern hemisphere, approximately 1.6km long. Good for swimming, crabbing and fishing.
The bridle track is a famous 4WD track which can be started off Horrocks highway or Port Germein Gorge Road. Please ensure you have a trail motorcycle or a 4WD vehicle when choosing to take this track.
Bridle Track
LOT 164 Reservoir RdThe bridle track is a famous 4WD track which can be started off Horrocks highway or Port Germein Gorge Road. Please ensure you have a trail motorcycle or a 4WD vehicle when choosing to take this track.