being, rather not very well known town in the North- Western plains of NSW , despite that it is renowned as the Spa Capital
of Australia .
Especially in days of search for wellness and desire for the healthy bodies , this is outright treasure for many Australians and overseas visitors as the place where all natural goodness of the artesian waters is absorbed through often tired and aching bodies of users of the Spa waters .
The town holds and presents many charms . Hidden and not visible in the water but after a while of the stay there ar to be discovered as in many cases cures for the problems related to the arthritis, only to sense it that problems with the condition start to subside . It is what many attendees and users of the spa waters claim and many believe . Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex (Spa Baths) is basically Moree’s major tourist attraction. Truly supported by the New Australians of European background . Well , if one feels weary from travels or just looking for a place to relax, this is a place . The benefit of soaking mineral rich artesian water should sooth and revitalise one straight away. These mineral waters posses “ life “ energy proprieties . These waters as it is said , rejuvenate . Jump into nature made goodness of Moree’s original artesian baths. These soothing mineral-rich water, present the luxury of constantly flowing, naturally filtered water and also opportunity to make new friends in this tranquil
environment. It’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced! The water used in the spa pools is renewed approximately every six – ten minutes and comes from the Great Artesian Basin, one of the largest artesian basins in the world and underlying about one-fifth of Australia. It covers a total area of more than
1,711,000 square kilometres. Some artesian water is believed to be over two million years old. The Moree Pool bore brings water to the surface from 868 metres under the ground. People call the Moree Baths a fountain of youth. One thing is certain. An hour spent at the Complex will be one of the most relaxing hours of any holiday. The original dwellers of the region Kamilaroi Tribe of indigenous Australians called this special place “MOREE” , meaning “long water hole”.
The modern history of this Great Artesian Basin dates from the moment when Canadian contractors Crawfords and McCray sunk on 09 November 1895 bore which eventually started to bring the flow of contineouse supply of 2.7 million litres a day of 45 degree Celsius warm artesian water . the magic chemistry of the water being slightly alkaline contains 63.75 parts per 100000 parts of water sodium carbonate and Calcium Chloride . These waters are called “water of wellness” . The Moree Spa is very popular and visited on the frequent basis by Australians of European background. Visitors from all over Australia , Australians of Balkan , Russian , Central European background discovered this great place many years ago and perform the annual “ pilgrimages “ to Moree to relax and improve their bones strengths and postures . Also visitors from Asian countries visit Moree. All in joyous mood enjoy the Spa , the waters of Moree while soaking the goodness from the water to cure in many cases arthritis or other problems related to bodily bone structures .
Beside health benefits Moree provides visitors with wide range of aesthetic elements of its architecture and street scope . One can see in Moree great examples of the “ art decor “design of attractive buildings beside the some representation of Colonial styles of early XX century designs . Here on the BALO main street of one can enjoy true taste of coffee under the vines flowing from tastefully set columns gardens to provide welcome shade . Moree presents true delight of relaxation in stylish atmosphere . One can also enjoy great artistic creations of renown artists displaying their works at the truly interesting , attractive building built in Edwardian style in 1910 for the CBC Bank & Managers’s residence.
So the walk through the street where the buildings from the period between 1920 and 1939 allows one to see some elements of XX century history of this interesting region of Australia and NSW . Art Deco being mix of the “ secession “ era and ancient geometry of design styles allows one to sense here the great atmosphere of international cooperation in architectural design where the influences of American, Egyptian, Greek and Spanish designers are felt . Moree can be reached by plain , car or by use of great , very comfortable train service provided by NSW Railway system . While travelling by train one enjoys the interesting sites of NSW . On the way to Moree one crosses great Liverpool Plains where amongst “ chocolate “ colour mineral rich soil successful townships of Quirindi , Gunnedah and Narrabri thrive . This area provides food to many millions of people in NSW and in Australia as well lots of produce from that soil is exported overseas. Just as the train approaches Moree one enters other special region being Moree Plains . This amazing area of the Moree Shire is the most productive agricultural shire in Australia. Here again , cotton, beef, cattle, wheat, sheep wool, cereal crops are harvested to enrich diet of Australians and other nations of the world. The black alluvial soils of the Gwydir Valley are some of the richest in the southern hemisphere. Moree Plains Shire is the most productive agricultural shire in Australia. Our major agricultural industries are cotton, beef cattle, pecan-nuts, olives, wheat, sheep wool, cereal crops. The Pecan Nut Farm is one of main attractions to enjoy as the tours option to the farm located 35 kilometres east of Moree on the Gwydir Highway. 95 % of Australia’s Pecan-nut crop is produced by Trawalla Pecan Nut Farm. It is the largest orchard in the Southern Hemisphere. From here one can also arrange to excursion to Lightning Ridge , town know for its opal mines . Moree is definitely place worth of adventurous trip , especially when one can reach the place in comfort and style of Country Link system of railroads on NSW .
WMIG April 2013
Sites to visit prior to visit of Moree :
-planning trip by train to Moree : http://www.countrylink.info/planning_your_trip
Staying in Moree:
Village Travel Inn Moree : http://www.spavillagetravelinn.com.au/
Or Maria Motel : http://www.mariamotel.com.au/home.html
NSW Tourism Bureau :
http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/moree-and-narrabri-area/moree,
Information on Moree and the Shire : http://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/
Mitch Godziemba Swiat
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