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The property features 18 rooms blending vintage aesthetics with modern comforts – original clawfoot tubs pair with rainfall showers, while the Outback Suite includes a private balcony overlooking the Castlereagh River.
The in-house bistro serves hearty country fare like slow-cooked lamb shanks with Warrumbungle Mountain herbs, and the heritage-listed public bar stocks over 50 Australian craft beers.
A unique attraction is the hotel’s collection of Coo-ee March memorabilia, commemorating Gilgandra’s 1915 wartime recruitment march to Sydney.
Within 500 meters, visitors find the Gilgandra Museum & Cultural Centre housing Aboriginal Wiradjuri artifacts and a replica 1920s general store.
The Coo-ee Heritage Trail starts at the hotel’s doorstep, winding past historic sites like the 1886 Gilgandra Courthouse and the Art Deco-style Regent Theatre.
Food enthusiasts frequent the Bush Tucker Café for wattleseed scones, while the Gilgandra Rural Supplies store offers authentic stockman gear.
Sports facilities include the Gilgandra Golf Club’s 18-hole sandgreen course and the Olympic Pool Complex with its 50-meter lap lanes.
Educational institutions range from Gilgandra High School’s agricultural program to TAFE Western’s rural skills campus.
Transportation access is facilitated by Dubbo City Regional Airport (65km east), with Royal Hotel offering shuttle bookings through Gilgandra Coaches.
The NSW TrainLink Xplorer service stops at Gilgandra Station 800m away, connecting to Sydney’s Central Station.
Self-drive visitors follow the Newell Highway, with the hotel providing complimentary trailer parking – crucial for travelers exploring the nearby Warrumbungle Dark Sky Park.
As an Outback NSW motel alternative, the Gilgandra Motor Inn provides budget rooms with kitchenettes near the Showground.
The Stationmaster’s Guesthouse offers railway-themed accommodation in a restored 1903 station building, while the Castlereagh River Campground caters to caravan travelers with powered sites.
Guest reviews frequently praise the Royal Hotel Gilgandra reviews-noted authenticity, particularly the nightly bush poetry sessions in the beer garden.
Some mention occasional noise from road trains on Newell Highway during peak harvest seasons.
Many highlight the hotel’s role as a social hub during the Gilgandra Show (October) and Biennial Coo-ee Festival, when guests can join historical reenactments.
For long-haul drivers, the Coaches Rest Hotel NSW-style amenities include oversized showers and a commercial laundry.
Nearby businesses of note include the Gilgandra Woolscour interpretive center demonstrating 1930s wool processing and the Warrumbungle Growers Cooperative selling organic stone fruits.
The hotel partners with Dark Sky Tours for astronomy excursions to Siding Spring Observatory, 90 minutes’ drive east.
Cultural highlights include the annual Sculptures in the Paddock event along Obley Road and the Gilgandra Cinema’s monthly silent film nights with live piano accompaniment.
Food trucks like The Drover’s Wok set up outside the hotel on weekends, serving kangaroo skewers with bush tomato chutney.
The property’s cellar door showcases wines from the nearby Goonoo Winery, specializing in drought-resistant Spanish varietals.
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