Barraba

Postcode: 2347

Barraba is a town in the New England region of northern New South Wales, Australia. It was formerly the centre of Barraba Shire Local Government Area, but most of this, including Barraba, was absorbed into Tamworth Regional Council in 2004. At the 2001 census, Barraba had a population of 1,208.

On the Fossickers Way, Barraba is rich in mineral deposits and is a popular destination for bushwalking and fossicking. Barraba is surrounded by the magnificent mountain scenery. Ideal as a base for exploring the Nandewar Mountains, Barraba is a short drive from Split Rock Dam, The Three Creeks Gold Mine and Mount Kaputar National Park. As an agricultural and pastoral centre, Barraba is known for its wheat, wool, sheep, cattle and cashmere and mohair goats.

Barraba station was taken up in 1838. Its name derives from an Aboriginal term, said to mean 'camp by the riverbank'. In the mid-1840s Scotsman John McKid opened the first store on the future townsite which was surveyed in 1852.

Local festivals are BarrArbor, the festival of Barraba, held on the first weekend in November, the Frost Over Barraba Art Festival on the second weekend in July, and the Barraba Potters & Craft Guild Exhibition in September. The local markets are held on the first Saturday of the month. For summer visitors the town boasts a 70-m waterslide.

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