Map of Guyra, NSW 2365 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)

Guyra is a town situated midway between Armidale and Glen Innes on the Northern Tablelands in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the seat of Guyra Shire. At the 2006 census, Guyra had a population of 1,758. Located on a volcanic uplift of the Northern Tablelands, the town is one of the highest in Australia at 1,330 metres above sea level. The town is known for its extremely cold winters, by Australian standards, with an average of 59 frosty nights having subzero temperatures each year and some snowfalls.

The New England Highway is the main transport link to Guyra. The Northern Railway tracks still pass through the town, but this line is now disused north of Armidale.

Guyra is located to one side of the Mother of Ducks Lagoon which is contained within a now extinct volcanic crater. The Mother of Ducks Lagoon Nature Reserve has been placed on the Register of the National Estate. The golf course, picnic areas and a walkway to a viewing platform are situated on the shores of the lagoon.

All rivers on the eastern side of the railway line flow towards the Pacific Ocean, while those west of this rail line run west, to ultimately join the Murray River.