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Noonbarra Kelpie Stud is situated in the Central West of New South Wales (NSW) of Australia. We have moved to a small farm at Mullion Creek, just 20 kilometres north of Orange. Approximately 290 kilometres west from Sydney.

FROM SYDNEY:
If you are travelling to the Noonbarra Kelpie Stud  from the east (Sydney) you head towards Orange. We are just 15 minutes north of the city. (22 kms). We have recently moved to this new farm which is much closer to Orange than our previous address.

The property name is BIMARU - 539 Lookout Road, Mullion Creek via Orange. Both, the name and road number are on the gate.

You take Burrandong Way from Orange all the way to Mullion Creek. Burrandong Way is a major road to the north of Orange. Mullion Creek is a small satellite area to the north of Orange. It is well signposted. Some people will notice a big sign in a paddock on their left (coming from Orange) that says Rosedale Stud, Mullion Creek. The main part of Mullion creek is a couple of kilometres further on. You will see a council sign welcoming you to Mullion Creek. When you reach the middle of Mullion Creek (where there are a number of small hobby farms scattered around and approx. 16 kilometres from Orange) you turn right at the sign that says Long Point Road and drive over the railway crossing next to the fire station and past the school and drive out along Long Point Road for 1500 metres and then turn right into Lookout Road. It is also the road that has a big sign pointing to Ophir.  There are clear signs for Long Point Road so you shouldn't have any problems.

Lookout Road is sealed right to our gateway and about 500 metres further along. If you get to unsealed road, then you have gone a bit too far. Our long driveway is of course unsealed and does get damaged after heavy rain but is suitable for all cars. We often have customers with small city cars. There is a number sign on the gatepost (539) and a sign on the gate that says Bimaru. You can't see the house or kennels from the entrance.

All up, the farm is around 4 km from the Mullion Creek railway crossing.

The farm before ours on the right is called 'EAST VIEW' So once you pass that, slow down and as you come down a bit of a hill on the road, and we are on the right. You can't see the house or kennels from the entrance. If you see a property called 'Janelli' with a landscaped rock entrance on your right, then you have gone a bit too far! Turn around and go back about 100 metres or so.

Burrandong Way, is the big main road that goes north of Orange and goes all the way to Burrandong Dam. Most people will be able to direct you to it if you have any problems. There are a number of ways to get to Burrandong Way but the easiest to describe would be ...

FROM DUBBO DISTRICT
If you are coming from Dubbo or Wellington district, you can do either of two things. You can drive directly into Orange and then out on the Burrandong Way just as you approach Orange or you can save time and cut across at various points on the Mitchell Highway to Stuart Town, Euchareena etc. and get onto Burrandong Way and then head down towards Orange. The turn off to Long Point Road (and Lookout Road) is approx. 16 kilometres north of Orange. 

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

 Information on Kelpie history & the outstanding Kelpies of the past can be found in the new  edition of our book

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