Located in the small township of Carinda, NSW, and the perfect stop off point between Walgett and Nyngan, is the Carinda Hotel, which is famous for featuring in a David Bowie 80’s film clip ‘Lets Dance’. Now under new ownership, Carinda Hotel offers travellers free camping, pub, and cabin accommodation and boasts delicious meals, cold beers, and genuine friendly country hospitality.
Free camping is available at the back of the hotel and is best suited to those who are self-sufficient or fully self-contained. There is no time limit for your stay and campers are free to use the hotel showers. The sites are flat, grassy, and unpowered although there are two slab sites with 10 amp power available if you need. If you want to stretch the legs and have a night out of the van, the hotel also offers a range of comfortable pub rooms and cabins.
Open every day from 12 noon, The hotel offers good old fashion country hospitality with a new menu available for lunch & dinner, so why not take a break from cooking and enjoy a delicious pub meal.
With a variety of tap or bottled beer, spirits or wine at the hotel, you might like to share an ice cold drink and a chat with one of the friendly locals or get your photo taken against the famous Bowie wall.
The hotel is a short walk from the town pool and a park with a playground for the kids is also close. Every Wednesday, the hotel has a variety of Fresh Veggies and Groceries available for you to purchase.
HOW TO GET THERE
The small community of Carinda lies between Walgett and Nyngan. From Quambone follow Gibson Way then turn right onto Carinda Road, continue on Carinda Road which merges onto McNamara Street. After 180m, turn right into Colin Street. The hotel is 260m on the right just past the Shell Garage.
From Walgett travel via Cumberdoon Way which merges onto McNamara Street. Turn left onto Colin Street and follow as above.
SITE ACCESS
Pull up out front, there is plenty of space to park and see hotel staff who will assist you.
FEES AND BOOKINGS
Camping is free but they would love your patronage in the hotel for a meal or drink.
THINGS TO DO
The Carinda Hotel tries to hold a function at least once a month so check out their Facebook Page via the link below to see what functions or special events that may be on at the time of your stay.
Every July, Carinda hosts its local races, a fun day out for all.
The Carinda community holds a “Let’s Dance ” festival each year on October (long weekend) as a tribute to David Bowie.
Macquarie Marshes
The iconic Macquarie Marshes (Bird Viewing Platform site) are located on the Gibson Way and only a 45min drive from Carinda.
Take a 1.5-hour drive to Lightning Ridge, Glengarry, The Hilton and the Pub in the Scrub or visit the Warrenbungles National Park which is only a 2 hour drive from Carinda.
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Opening Hours
Monday
12:00pm - 12:00am
Tuesday
12:00pm - 12:00am
Wednesday
12:00pm - 12:00am
Thursday
12:00pm - 12:00am
Friday
12:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday
12:00pm - 12:00am
Sunday
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Address & Contact
Our Address
22 Colin Street
GPS
-30.4635607, 147.6904569
Telephone
Additional Information
Suburb:
Carinda
State:
NSW
Pin Code:
2831
Pricing Detail:
Free
Post ID:
51354
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