The Mackellar Centre offers an insight into Dorothea Mackellar, the famous writer of the poem My Country, whose family owned properties around Gunnedah.

Located in Anzac Park in South Street, the centre includes items once owned by Mackellar as well as the extensive archives and records of the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards and the headquarters of the national poetry competition.

The centre also features the Jean Isherwood Watercolour Collection depicting verses of My Country.

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Opening Hours
Mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat and Sun: 10am - 3pm

Address
83 Chandos Street, Gunnedah, NSW 2380

Phone: 02 6740 2230 | 1800 KOALAS
Email: tourism@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

Gunnedah Shire Council