Nyngan, New South WalesBig Bogan StatueMoonachie CowalBelar DamThe OverflowRecreation WeirThorndale Tank
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Nyngan

Nyngan is a town in Bogan Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia of about 2,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit: 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 parks and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see place is Big Bogan Statue.

31.5637° S, 147.1937° EPop. 2,203

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km28
Must-see1
Notable30
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Big Bogan Statue, heritage site near Nyngan
Must-see

Big Bogan Statue

Heritage site · 1 km

Notable

Mid State Shearing Shed

Heritage site · 1 km

Notable

Moonagee Park

Nature spot · 1 km

Places near Nyngan by type

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One day from Nyngan

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:59 pm

159 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nyngan
  2. Moonachie Cowallake · 45 min
  3. Thorndale Tanklake · 45 min
  4. Hermitage Tanklake · 45 min
  5. Belar Damdam · 45 min
  6. The Overflownature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Nyngan
Today’s loopNynganStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nyngan?

Mid State Shearing Shed (heritage site, about 1 km), Moonagee Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Rotary Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Big Bogan Statue (heritage site, about 1 km), Moonachie Cowal (lake, about 21 km), Belar Dam (dam, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nyngan?

28 places on Spotwander: 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Nyngan?

Moonachie Cowal, about 21 km by road; Belar Dam (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Nyngan?

O'Reilly Park, about 1 km by road; Vanges Park (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nyngan?

Start in Nyngan, visit Moonachie Cowal, then Thorndale Tank, then Hermitage Tank, then Belar Dam, then The Overflow, and drive back — about 159 km by road in all.