Riverina Locations

Cootamundra is a corruption of the Aboriginal word "Gooramundra" meaning turtles, swamp or low-lying. Cootamundra is home of the Cootamundra Wattle Acacia Baileyana which is probably the best known of all cultivated acacias. The Cootamundra Wattle is naturally.. read more

The town was originally designed by Walter Burley Griffin, a landscape architect from Chicago (also responsible for the urban development of Canberra). Griffith is renowned for its fine wineries, and there are few more delectable ways to spend a lazy.. read more

Gundagai will be forever associated with the Australian folklore of 'The Dog On The Tuckerbox' and the characters immortalised in the stories of 'Dad & Dave' at Snake Gully by Steele Rudd. Visit the many historic buildings listed on the National Trust Register.. read more

Hay has a diverse agricultural industry. Traditionally sheep and wool production was the prominent activity, however today Hay's agricultural industry comprises numerous activities that include rice, cotton, grapes, market gardens (lettuce, tomatoes.. read more

An historic walking tour will take you through the town's main attractions, including the Tiger Moth Museum, Royal Mail Hotel and the original courthouse and police station sites. read more

Wagga Wagga is the hub and major retail/industry centre of the Riverina, Australia's food bowl and New South Wales biggest wine-producing region and is bounded by the Snowy Mountains to the east and the fertile Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area to the west.. read more

Ardlethan is located 65 kilometres from Narrandera in the Coolamon Shire. Well known as the 'Home of the Kelpie', a small village that prides itself on its people and proud sporting tradition. read more

Situated just 20 minutes west of Temora at the intersection of the Burley Griffin way and Mary Gilmore Way. Ariah Park, known as the town of "Wowsers Bowsers & Peppercorn Trees ‘is a quaint little village that has the same look and feel as it did back in the.. read more

Barellan is located 55 kilometres from Narrandera. This little community boasts some excellent attractions such as the Barellan Museum, which has numerous historical items that relate to Barellan's rich history. This town is well worth a stop to.. read more

Beelbangera is a rural village 6kms from Griffith. Primarily a farming area. Beelbangera has a public primary school and is home to Beelgara Estate Winery, Australian Old Vine Wines and a lavendar farm - Lavendar Villa. read more

Bilbul is home to Casella Wines, Berton Vineyards, DeBortoli Wines and Wilga Park Cottage Bed and Breakfast read more

The village boasts a general store and post office, a cricket oval for the occasional social game, shaded eating areas, playground and toilet facilities. A primary school, complete with tennis courts, has recently reopened with one teacher. And of course.. read more

The area known as Pine Ridge was proclaimed the Village of Boorooban on March 20, 1885. Boorooban is the home of the Headless Horseman. Channelled water and the introduction of rice in the early 1990s have been the major positive changes seen in the district over recent.. read more

Rich Heritage The village of Carrathool was originally located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. During the 1850s Carrathool was one of the earliest river port towns established to serve paddle steamer traffic on the river. In 1882, with the arrival of the railway.. read more

Coolac, originally home to the Wirradjuri People, was first settled by Europeans in the 1830's. There are a number of buildings, created between 1850 to 1880 from the local stone, still standing in the village, including the three original hotels.. read more

The name "Coolamon'' comes from an aboriginal word meaning "dish or vessel for holding food or water" referring to the Coolamon Holes which can be found in the district. Coolamon, a delightful small town founded in 1881, is well known for its antiques.. read more

The historic town of Darlington Point is situated 3 kilometres north of the Kidman Way-Sturt Highway intersection and 30 kilometres south of Griffith. The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point has much to offer the tourist, with abundant bird and animal.. read more

Today the village is a popular stopping place for travellers, and includes two motels, a caravan park, Ex-Servicemen's Club, general store, hotel, service station, NRMA/mechanic, and primary school. Sport is an important part of the community and.. read more

This small community spirit and proximity to major centres makes Grong Grong a perfect place to raise a family or to enjoy retirement at a pace that suits. read more

Hanwood is a small rural village and is home to McWilliam's Wines, Catania Fruit Salad Farm and Bartters Chickens. read more

Junee is surrounded by the towns of Coolamon, Temora, Cootamundra, Gundagai, and the City of Wagga Wagga and is ideally located midway between Sydney and Melbourne. Its south eastern edge is framed by the banks of the Murrumbidgee River while the remaining.. read more

The 125 hectare lake is an ideal spot to while away a few enjoyable hours watching or participating in sailing, sailboarding, water-skiing, fishing or just a stroll along the forshore. read more

Lake Wyangan is a leisurely 10 minute drive north-west of Griffith. The lake was formed in 1957 using the remains of a gypsum mine and a natural swamp area. All manner of water sports are availalbe. Bring a boat and fish, ski or simply enjoy sailing.. read more

Leeton's well-preserved Art Deco buildings, tree-lined streets, beautifully kept public and private gardens and over 100 hectares of recreation parks and reserves make for a wonderful town walking. Stop and have a taste at the many boutique wineries.. read more

This historical town is known as the verandah town because of the beautifully restored facades and verandahs in the main street. These have been classified by the National Trust as a fine example of turn of the century architecture. In the 1860's.. read more

The origin of the name for the township of Maude is unknown. The village was established in approximately 1861. In May 1863, a Post & Telegraph Office was established, the first land sales were held in December 1865, and in 1866 a monthly Court of.. read more

A small village of about 35 people, 13km east of Lockhart. It has a large Lutheran Cemetery on its western outskirts. read more

The small community minded village of Morundah, located 28 kilometres from Narrandera in the Urana Shire, is best known for its Morundah Carpathon held annually in November, the Morundah Bush Picnic Races and in more recent years, its quirky location.. read more

Murrami is a small farming village in the Leeton Shire with a population of approximately 200. read more

Oxley is a small village approximately 85km from Hay. Oxley is home to the now famous "Charlie Carp" Fertilizer and the Cumbungi Swamp. read more

Historical Links John Oxley was the first white man to visit the Rankins Springs area during his exploration in 1817. To the west of the village, on the highway, a monument to Oxley is incorporated into the rest area. The original Rankins Springs village.. read more

Stockinbingal Cemetery has many rare plants and endangered birds. The cemetery contains a rare and valuable remnant of grassy grey box – yellow box woodland. The grassy understorey contains a range of native grasses, herbs and wild flowers. This site.. read more

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Venture back in time when you visit the Temora Rural Museum, showcasing Sir Donald Bradman's first home, an extensive agriculture machinery display and rock and mineral collection, including a replica of the largest gold nugget to be mined the 'Mother.. read more

The character of the town is derived from its wide park-like main thoroughfare and the visual domination of the unusual mountain of rock that rises from the plain and lies immediately south of the town. In the main street (Urana Street) silky oak trees were planted soon.. read more

Tooleybuc is a small town nestled on the banks of the Murray River just two kilometres off the Murray Valley Highway. The town is well known for its big hearted welcome and its friendly attitude. read more

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Urana is a small service centre in the heart of the Riverina region in southern New South Wales and is between Lockhart and Jerilderie. It is located 578 kilometres southwest of Sydney via the Hume and Sturt Highways and, like many of the small towns in the Riverina, is.. read more

The village oval, one of the finest you'll find in any village anywhere, is home to a cricket club which has fielded a local team since 1887. Just to the north of Wallendbeen is Yandilla Mustard seed oil processing plant and tea house. Being able.. read more

Wamoon is a small farming village located in the Leeton Shire with a population of approximately 200. read more

Progress has not passed Whitton completely by and the huge rice storage and seed complex near the town centre is the largest in the irrigation areas. read more

The Yanco powerhouse, once the main power generation station for the irrigation scheme, is being restored as a museum. It is open for inspection the last Sunday of the month. Yanco Agriculture Institute covers 825 hectares and incorporates research, advisory and farming.. read more

Berton Vineyards is open for wine tastings. Casella Wines, home of the famous Yellow Tail wines is also in Yenda. Yenda is on the way to the Cocoparra National Park. It has two primary schools - one private and one public, tow clubs, a pub with on site accommodation.. read more

Yerong Creek is Lockhart Shire's oldest village. In its early years the name Yerong was incorporated in the titles of the parish, school, hotel and race club. There was one exception however, the railway station. In 1881 the Railway Department erected a sign on the.. read more

The village of Yoogali has a corner store, butchery, hair and beauty salon, second-hand shop, two primary schools (one private and one public) and is home to the Indian Sikh temple, St Mary's Church, the Yoogali Club and Yoogali Catholic Club. You will pass through.. read more