INFORMATIONWHERE TO STAY IN ORANGE, MOLONG, MANILDRA OR PARKES.
EXTRA INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS
SOME ACTIVITIES AROUND THE DISTRICT
Noonbarra Kelpie
Stud is situated in the Central West of New South Wales (NSW) of
Australia. We are located at Gumble, about 10 km from Manildra. It is
about a 45 minute drive from the rural city of Orange and
approximately 350 kilometres west from Sydney. This is the same general area that the original Kelpies
were bred in the 1800's. Today it is still one of the leading areas
for the great Kelpie sheepdog. Our bloodlines can be traced back more
than 100 years to many of the outstanding Kelpies before the turn of
the century.
If you are travelling to the Noonbarra Kelpie Stud from the east (Sydney) you head towards Orange. It will take about 40 minutes from Orange to our Stud which is situated between Orange and Parkes. From Orange you will be heading towards Parkes.
Drive up the main street (Summer St) of Orange through the main shopping area (about 5 blocks) to the round-about at the big High School. Turn RIGHT drive past the school and Duntryleague Golf Club.
At the end of the golf course you will see a road off to the left and a big car dealers on the corner. Following the signs to Forbes and Parkes turn LEFT into Forbes Rd. Take this road out of town for 30km or so heading towards Forbes and Parkes.
You will come to a turn off on your right which is clearly marked PARKES and Manildra. There is a vineyard at the turn and there is also a stone memorial. Turn RIGHT and follow this road into Manildra (about 15 km)
In Manildra drive up the main street and turn RIGHT into Derowie St, just before the pub. This is a short street and you will turn LEFT in front of the Police Station and then straighten up again into Gumble Road (Orange Street). You are now heading towards GUMBLE (and Cumnock). Follow this road past the swimming pool on your left and further along past the Manildra golf club and showground on the right on the edge of town.
We are on this road about 12km out. The property before us is on your left and has red sheds up on a hill it is very noticeable. We are the next gate on your left. It is clearly marked with a Noonbarra Kelpie Stud sign and a big picture of a Kelpie.
The road is sealed all the way, if you get onto dirt road you have gone about 1km too far.
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If you are travelling from the south and get to the town of Forbes you head towards Parkes and Manildra NOT towards Orange. |
FROM DUBBO DISTRICT
If you are coming from Dubbo or Wellington district, you head towards Molong.
Now, you can either drive right into the outskirts of Molong and take any sign
on your right towards Manildra or Parkes. Once you are at Manildra follow the
directions given above. If you feel confident, there is a shortcut between
Wellington and Molong on your right. You head towards Cumnock. It is signposted.
Once at Cumnock, you turn left into the small main street and then right at the
pub towards Peak Hill, Gumble, Manildra etc. A few kilometres out of Cumnock,
you will see a road on your left to Gumble. This is a unsealed road but in good
condition in all weather. We are about 18 kilometres or so on this road. You
will go onto a sealed section about a kilometre before you get to us. We will be
on your right and the property has a big sign on the gate.
Our Noonbarra Kelpies are all kennelled in nice clean concrete runs. Each dog has their own large kennel. The whole structure is protected from wind, sun and cold and has an insulated roof. Our Kelpies also have a large grassed area (correction: used to be grass before the drought) to play in each day. They are never left free on the property unless they are working and under supervision. This way we always know they can't get into trouble. We also know that all our matings are exactly what we write on the pedigree and no other dogs can ever get to our bitches when they are on season.
We have had some great success in the past with our dogs. Over the years the Noonbarra Stud Kelpies have won Arena sheepdog Trials, Yard Trials, Utility Trials, Obedience Trials as well as working in TV commercials, movies and given numerous exhibitions. They have been sold as family pets, as farm workers, for trialists, for droving, trucking and everything in between.
We strongly believe in socialising our puppies. We have a lot of fun with them and enjoy being with them. This gives them a much better start in life and they are better equipped to interact with people and other dogs. We like our dogs to be friendly. To do it right takes a lot of effort and time, but we have seen what a huge difference it can make in the adult dog. This is one of the main reasons we get such great feedback from our customers and have a reputation that other breeders envy!
Young Noonbarra Kelpies playing in one of the exercise yards
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Noonbarra Kelpies in exercise yard
Noonbarra Working
Kelpie Stud
Mary and Stephen Bilson.
Gumble Road Manildra
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1374, Orange
NSW 2800, Australia
Ph. (02) 6366 1641
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Information on Kelpie history & the outstanding Kelpies of the past can be found in the new 2006 edition of our book
'
FAMOUS KELPIES'
Softcover 136 pages.
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