Continuing our northward journey on ‘Fossickers Way”, we arrived early afternoon at the Moree Showgrounds Campground.

After setting up the van, the weary travelers donned their bathing suits for a refreshing soak in the Moree Artesian Spa Pool. The water, coming straight from underground is a luxurious 40 degrees Celsius.

Moree is a town of about 7500 residents, of which nearly a quarter identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. It is located on the banks of the Mehi River, in the centre of the rich black-soil plains. Moree is a major agricultural centre, noted for cotton-growing and is home to artesian hot spring baths which are famous for their reputed healing qualities.

Towards the end of October 2022, the Moree area experienced incredibly high rainfall and unimaginable flooding. Huge amounts of water rushed through towns and wiped-out roads, farms, infrastructure. The water was over a metre high through the main shopping precinct of Moree.

Moree is home to several remarkable heritage buildings that provide a glimpse into the town’s rich architectural and historical past. One such iconic structure is the former Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Building which now houses the BAMM (Bank Art Museum Moree). Entry is free.

Like many rural towns in recent decades, Moree has become much more tourist friendly with beautiful streetscaping and the promotion of arts, culture and leisure activities. A network of creeks, rivers, billabongs and wetlands throughout the black soil plains also attracts nature lovers and fishermen to region.