Newell Highway facts for kids

Oxley Highway looking towards the Junction of Newell and Oxley Highways, just east of Coonabarabran, looking south-west.

The Newell Highway is a really important road in New South Wales, Australia. Think of it as a super-long road trip route! It stretches all the way from the border of Queensland in the north down to the border of Victoria in the south. This makes it the longest highway in New South Wales, covering almost 1,000 kilometers (that's about 620 miles!).

The Newell Highway is a key connection for many people and goods. It's often called the main road between two big Australian cities: Brisbane and Melbourne. As you travel along this highway, you'll pass through some interesting towns like Moree, Dubbo, Parkes, and Narranderra. It's a busy road that helps connect different parts of Australia!

Images for kids

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  National Route 39, the Newell Highway, in New South Wales, just south of West Wyalong, looking south.