Fun and Fitness in Inverell

There are so many ways to stay active or enjoy an outdoor adventure in and around our beautiful town. You’ll find team sports galore, with comps running every night of the week and all weekend, including hockey, rugby league and union, netball, cricket, football, touch football, AFL and tennis. Contact the Inverell Visitor Information Centre for more options and club contact details. Below are a few ideas to get you out and about and on your way to meeting new friends!

Walk, run or cycle

Enjoy over 17km of shared cycling/walking trails, including Lake Inverell Walking Track (a gentle 4km wander from the CBD to tranquil Lake Inverell) and the WWII Remembrance Riverwalk (5km pathway meandering along the Macintyre River and through lovely public spaces).

Map of cycle and walkways - www.inverell.com.au/brochures

Lake Inverell Reserve

Peaceful aquatic sanctuary close to town and home to a large variety of waterbirds, wallabies and platypus. Popular for picnics, kayaking and walking tracks connecting to Barayamal National Park. BBQ, picnic tables, toilets.

Lake Inverell Drive, Inverell

Copeton Dam

At three times the capacity of Sydney Harbour and with the longest recreational boat ramp in the Southern Hemisphere, Copeton Dam is a wonder to behold! A recently completed $5.7mil upgrade to the Northern Foreshores have made it the perfect spot for day trips or longer stays. The dam is ideal for powerboating, waterskiing and wakeboarding, kayaking, swimming and is paradise for fishing enthusiasts, especially those chasing the metre plus Murray Cod. Drive across the dam wall for sweeping views over the lake and mountains. Boat hire, kiosk, BBQs, toilets and shower facilities, camping and cabins available.

Inverell Parkrun

Every Saturday at 8am join the loyal starters at Campbell Park for a 5km leisurely walk or run.

Entry free but registration is required - www.parkrun.com.au/register

Inverell Swimming Pool

Solar-heated for year-round swimming. Picnic tables, BBQ and kiosk.

69 Evans St, Inverell

Inverell Tennis Club

21 courts, (8 under lights) available for private hire, plus coaching and comps.

115 Evans St, Inverell

Inverell Golf Club

18-hole course for comps and casual games

4076 Bundarra Rd, Inverell

Inverell Cycle Club

Inverell Cycle Club | Facebook

Inverell Mountain Bike Park

Located 5km from town and features well maintained 5km, 3km and 1km loops. Home of the Inverell Mountain Bike Club who host regular events and gatherings.

3994 Bundarra Rd, Inverell

Off Road Recreation Cycling Circuit

A 1.6km criterium circuit track available for public recreational use.

Lake Inverell Drive, Inverell

Inverell Paintball

Conquer the 12 thrilling bush battlefields!

Ponds Rd, Gilgai

Tenpin and Laser Tag Inverell

79 Ring St, Inverell

Inverell Triathlon Club

www.facebook.com/inverelltriathlonclub/

Inverell Insports Arena

Indoor sporting facility, with a variety of adult social comps, including volleyball, cricket, netball and soccer.

60 Ring Street, Inverell

Ministry of Personal Training

Gym with equipment and classes.

131 Otho St, Inverell

B1@Fitness

Boot camp style training.

All About Pilates

146 Sweaney St, Inverell

Nick King’s Lifestyle Centre

Martial arts, self-defence and fitness classes.

63 Evans St, Inverell

Joey’s Adventure Kayaking Tours

Kayaking tours around the Inverell area, including the popular breakfast paddles (with BBQ brekkie up the Macintyre River), Copeton Dam explorer tours and overnight adventures.