Goonoo Goonoo Station
Our last night on our recent road trip was spent at Goonoo Goonoo Station (pronounced Gunna G’noo), south of Tamworth. Goonoo Goonoo means ‘running water over rocks in times of drought’ in the Kamilaroi language.
Access to the station is restricted to booked guests, but the Glasshouse Restaurant, is open to the public (book ahead as it is very popular). On arrival, either turn right at the gate if going to the restaurant or drive up to the gate and key in the code you would have been sent.
Still an operating cattle station, you will see might horses and cattle during you stay if you are lucky. During our visit, several horses were in nearby fields, which was great.
Entrance to Goonoo Goonoo Station The Excellent Signage Locked Gate to the Goonoo Goonoo Station Village Area Cattle Yards
Accommodation
We stayed in the shearers’ quarters, which look rustic on the outside, but are modern and clean inside. Clean and modern, the interior is fully airconditioned and very comfortable. One side retains the old veranda, so you can relax outside and take in the scenery.
The Shearers’ Quarters Exterior Shearers’ Quarters Exterior The Shearers’ Quarters View From the Back of The Shearers’ Quarters The Shearers’ Quarters Interior 
The shearers’ Quarters’ Interior View From The Shearers’ Quarters
The Chapel
For weddings, Goonoo Goonoo has a beautiful chapel in the middle of the village, providing a great setting for that special day.
Chapel in the Village Chapel in the Village
Village Buildings
On arrival, you get a map of the village and are encouraged to walk around, which was a great way to wind down before dinner at the restaurant. To get to the Glasshouse Restaurant, you either drive your car back out the main gate or take a short walk up the hill. We chose the latter as it was a beautiful evening.
Village Map Stone Building Signage for The Directionally Challenged Stone Building Gardens and Archway
Glasshouse Restaurant
Sitting on top of a hill the Glasshouse Restaurant has amazing views from its full-length glass windows. As the sun sets and you enjoy a great dinner, you get to take in the scenery. We loved the meals we ordered along with dessert and some nice cold drinks.
Glasshouse Restaurant Railway Sleepers on the Outside of the Glasshouse Restaurant 
Main Meal 
Dessert Drinks Old Shearing Sheds
What Did We Think of Goonoo Goonoo Station?
This was a great place to finish our trip, with amazing accommodation and wonderful meal. We loved staying here, particularly the setting and the way the rooms have been refurbished from old workers sheds.
Is it a cattle station or a sheep station? I mean it has shearer’s quarters. Maybe it’s used for both? The name sounds great, Goonoo, and the meal looks great.
The station was originally for sheep but now has cattle.
That is a great place to stay..are there still cattle there in the dwelling.
Yes, there are still cattle on the property, but we didn’t see any while we were there. Thwy were too far away.
What a great place. I love it.
Thanks for reading Kelly. Yes it was a great place we enjoyed it a lot