Kirby Park Big Rocket in Moree, NSW — photo 1

Kirby Park Big Rocket

Moree, NSW
At a glance
Rest AreaDrinking WaterBBQToiletsAccessible

About this rest area

Kirby Park houses a must-see spot for families - the "Big Rocket". This custom-designed attraction located in Moree was inaugurated in 2009, aligning with the International Year of Astronomy and the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. Thus, serving not just as an exciting stop for holiday-goers but also a symbol of mankind's achievement in space exploration. Alongside the rocket, a space-themed playground makes it a perfect blend of fun and learning for the young ones.

Families who trek round the country visiting “big” icons such as the ‘Big Banana’ during the school holidays can now add Moree’s “Big Rocket” to their destination list. The Rocket was custom designed for Moree. It was launched in 2009 to coincide with the International Year of Astronomy and the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Facilities

Shade
Children's Play Facility
BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Bin
Walking
Picnic facilities
Unknown feature
Photo Opportunity
"
Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Rest Area
"Children's playground

Location

Kirby Park Big Rocket•Frome Street, Moree, NSW, 2400

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
22° / 15°
💧 78%
TUE🌦️
23° / 15°
💧 49%
WED⛈️
20° / 16°
💧 75%
THU⛈️
23° / 16°
💧 82%
FRI🌦️
25° / 16°
💧 55%

Common questions about Kirby Park Big Rocket

What facilities does Kirby Park Big Rocket have?

Kirby Park Big Rocket has shade, bin, walking, picnic facilities, children's play facility and drinking water. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Can you book Kirby Park Big Rocket online?

We hold no online booking link for Kirby Park Big Rocket, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Kirby Park Big Rocket?

Kirby Park Big Rocket sits in Moree, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Kirby Park Big Rocket

Facilities recorded for Kirby Park Big Rocket
FacilityOn site
ShadeYes
BinYes
WalkingYes
Picnic facilitiesYes
Children's Play FacilityYes
Yes
Drinking WaterYes
Photo OpportunityYes
"Yes
Day Use AreaYes
BBQYes
ToiletsYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Day Rest AreaYes
AccessibleYes
"Children's playgroundYes
Picnic TablesYes

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Frome Street

Moree, NSW 2400

Kirby Park Big Rocket