This place shows a part of the history of Narromine from the war days. The Air Force was a big part of Narromine, and this is a great learning experience . To see a part of history and to remember those who gave their life for their country. If you visit Narromine, then this is a must do , you will enjoy a step back in time to see the past as well it is a great opportunity for you to rest up in your travels at the carvan Park and enjoy a drink at the culb.

Great aviation museum run by dedicated volunteers. I didn't realise Narromine had such a rich history with aviation and is still one of the best destinations in the world for gliders!

Excellent display, Sandy was extremely helpful

Wonderful exhibition and collection of Australian air history. It's like walking back in time. Very emotional for those with family and relations in the forces. A place to be proud of.

A delightful, small aviation museum. Very well laid out collection and friendly, helpful staff. Well worth a visit.

Historic plane replica which had actually flown 16 hours flying time. No other examples known to exist in the world. Built in 1999 in Noromine. Can fly speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour. Dedicated by astronaut Buzz Aldrin

Great museum. Well worth a visit.

An interesting spot to stop and see the open cut gold mine. A free site with a couple of walks. We did the one to the first lookout which was only a very short distance maybe 5 minute walk. There was a ramp that would be suitable for wheelchairs/strollers. You would need to go back the same way as there are stairs continuing on around the circuit. Toilets available also.

It’s really beautiful and a fantastic walk! The amount of history and variety of stunning views over the different sized mines was happily unexpected. There are two trail paths (a shorter 30 minute walk that weaves through the mines, and a longer 45-minute forest walk that circumnavigates the mine property). The boardwalk area near the old ravines is particularly wonderful! I would say the only downside is that the trail markers are complete nonsense and rarely actually help in confirming which path you are on, or want to follow. But the paths are short and it’s a fun walk anyway. If you’re passing through or staying near Peak Hill, this is highly recommended!

Great place to visit, easy parking, especially for caravan. Good signage and easy walk, although a few steps, but very do-able

This attraction is free. There's enough parking as it wasn't very busy and the parking available is suitable for caravans (a few vans at least). There's a couple of walks to do and several lookout points. Some of the track includes an include. It's a gravel surface track and there are lots of ants around so be careful where you stop for photos. We ended up with dozens of large ants walking all over our shoes as we didn't look down when taking our first photo. I think it's worth having a look if you're interested in this type of thing or you happen to be passing by and it's convenient to stop. I wouldn't go out of my way again to visit it though.

Great part of history and a great walk around the mine. Its free so go visit and just enjoy the walk and amazing colours reflecting from the soil and rocks

Was interesting but needs more historical sheds, shelters, perhaps old tools etc but worth the look

Good experience, there's couple of walking tracks

In your travels North and South up and down the Newell Hwy if your never stopped and taken the time to divert off the hwy to visit the Parks Observatory you are doing yourself a disservice. If your got kids it is especially worth while. Only a hand full of Km north of Parks and about 6km down the side road will get you there. Free entry with most of activities designed and aimed at the kids around 9-14yrs. Lots of photos and interesting information panels for the adults and hands on activities for the kids. The gift shop is A1 with good prices for a wide variety of interesting items to buy. The actual 'dish' is huge and most impressive and you will be amazed. It is still in operational use presently. There is a guided tour available but we didn't do that. This side divert will easily chew up a couple of hours and both you and the kids will appreciate getting out of the car far a very interesting tourist attraction. Got a Cafe there as well. Free and ample close by parking including long vehicles and free entry. Make sure you visit the outside two opposing dishes 70mts apart where if you face into one dish and whisper your partner can hear what you say facing into the other dish. All in all a great little place to visit that will consume no more than two hours of your time and break up your drive. Highly recommend.

Great 3D movie to inform the public about our planet & solar system. Great displays and of course a view of the dish. Plenty of gifts & merchandise with space in mind. A cafe available. Movie was a cost, but everything else was free to view.

Great place to look around to explore and learn some history. If you haven't seen the movie The Dish, I suggest you watch it and learn more about what it does. It's free to go in and check everything out. The whisper dishes out the front are great. You start whispering in them, and the other person over at the other didh can hear you as though you were standing beside them. Awesome place to visit

This is my 3rd time here and it just blows my mind. Lots to see, but unfortunately the cafe/ food is now closed, very disappointed as i would have liked a coffee while enjoy the structure rotate today. Must must must do everybody!!

Great stopover on the way to Dubbo! We saw the 3S experience which was only $16pp and we didnt even know Australia had a Observatory like this! Such a great experience

Nice little stop on the way through NSW. Interesting information center and GOOD doughnuts! Worth the stop if you are passing through or if you are in to space exploration and the moon landings!

The museum is cool, they have the universes baby picture. My brother is jealous and wants to also visit.

In your travels North and South up and down the Newell Hwy if your never stopped and taken the time to divert off the hwy to visit the Parks Observatory you are doing yourself a disservice. If your got kids it is especially worth while. Only a hand full of Km north of Parks and about 6km down the side road will get you there. Free entry with most of activities designed and aimed at the kids around 9-14yrs. Lots of photos and interesting information panels for the adults and hands on activities for the kids. The gift shop is A1 with good prices for a wide variety of interesting items to buy. The actual 'dish' is huge and most impressive and you will be amazed. It is still in operational use presently. There is a guided tour available but we didn't do that. This side divert will easily chew up a couple of hours and both you and the kids will appreciate getting out of the car far a very interesting tourist attraction. Got a Cafe there as well. Free and ample close by parking including long vehicles and free entry. Make sure you visit the outside two opposing dishes 70mts apart where if you face into one dish and whisper your partner can hear what you say facing into the other dish. All in all a great little place to visit that will consume no more than two hours of your time and break up your drive. Highly recommend.

Great 3D movie to inform the public about our planet & solar system. Great displays and of course a view of the dish. Plenty of gifts & merchandise with space in mind. A cafe available. Movie was a cost, but everything else was free to view.

Great place to look around to explore and learn some history. If you haven't seen the movie The Dish, I suggest you watch it and learn more about what it does. It's free to go in and check everything out. The whisper dishes out the front are great. You start whispering in them, and the other person over at the other didh can hear you as though you were standing beside them. Awesome place to visit

This is my 3rd time here and it just blows my mind. Lots to see, but unfortunately the cafe/ food is now closed, very disappointed as i would have liked a coffee while enjoy the structure rotate today. Must must must do everybody!!

Great stopover on the way to Dubbo! We saw the 3S experience which was only $16pp and we didnt even know Australia had a Observatory like this! Such a great experience

Nice little stop on the way through NSW. Interesting information center and GOOD doughnuts! Worth the stop if you are passing through or if you are in to space exploration and the moon landings!

The museum is cool, they have the universes baby picture. My brother is jealous and wants to also visit.

Great spot to learn about fossil discovery in area, amazing staff who were excellent at explaining museum.

Age of Fishes Museum at Canowindra is well worth the stop. A terrific glimpse into the past, when fishes dominated the once inland seas. The fossil collection is a real eye opener and the result of many years of dedication putting it together. Kids with any kind of interest in science will love it. Friendly staff make it all the better experience.

If you have any interest in palaeontology or fish, then this is a must visit. If you have kids interested in dinosaurs, then I can highly recommend it as there's many interactive activities for kids. Even if you just have a casual interest in natural history it's worth a look.

Great museum covering prehistoric Age of Fishes. Best of only two similar museum in the world. We came to Canowindra only because of the museum. Exposition includes only small part of fossils discovered near by. Display is very interesting and informative. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the visit.

Loved this museum could get really close to the exhibits. Staff were amazing, super friendly. Could bring my dog in with me (dog is small Jack Russell). Spent an hour and a half. Unexpected and interesting attraction in a small town.

A wonderful museum with very important artefacts. Staff were very helpful and very lovely. A lot of interactive exhibits. Gift shop was surprisingly well stocked and also interesting. Worth visiting Canowindra for!

What an amazing museum! Seeing such complete, ancient, rare, large, fossil fish was amazing . You are allowed to touch them giving a unique, hands on experience. The staff ween so helpful and knowledgeable to help my family understand everything. The displays had easy to understand descriptive texts to help as well. With tv monitors showing what these fish and life was like almost 400,000 years ago way before the dinosaurs. There were 3 large sections plus an outdoor area full of info including timelines going back to the beginning of the earth and so the beginning of life. This helped us all place how these armoured fish evolved along with dinosaurs, mammals etc etc all the way to humans. This is a truly world class site!

If you're an ELVIS or vintage cars fan stop in! Popped it to get a bumper sticker and was met with an amazing collection of Elvis memorabilia, apparently the biggest in the southern hemisphere! Lots of real items from Elvis, even left with a keep sake collectable a piece of the kings hair! Past the Elvis room is a garage full of all types of vintage cars!

Awesome, Elvis Display Was Very Interesting, Plus Vintage Car and Bikes, Didn't Have A Look At The Pioneer Museum, Should Have But Think I've Seen My Fair Share Of Them Of Late In My Travels

Great place for info. Loved Elvis museum & Car museum. Short doco on Henry Parkes was very good.

Visited the Henry Parkes Centre to see the car collection. Access via the Tourism Information Centre. Cars restored and well displayed with interesting information boards. Also motorcycles and automotive memorabilia on display. Reasonable prices.

Parkes Museum, what a great place with such a variety of exhibits, just a treasure trove. Spent at least 3 hrs here, just Soo much to see.

This place is for you if your a Big Fan of The legend King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley.

Worth the visit, easy parking, toilets available. We enjoyed the free video about Henry Parkes. We paid to to do the Elvis and car museum. We didn't pay or do the historical village.

Such an an impressive display of cars and bikes. They have over 60 vehicles ranging from the early 1900’s to a 2015 Holden Maloo. There’s also a great souvenir shop as well as a die cast model shop. I highly recommend a visit to this museum.

This place is a must, it's a full personal collection of the most beautiful cars that I've ever seen. They started in 1961 when they bought their first T model for £25 (a whole weeks wage back then) and have just added to it as a passion of theirs. The couple who own this are selling it all and the building for retirement, so highly recommend going to see before such a beautiful collection is no longer

This is a really cool museum with some very nice cars and bikes and even a caravan. They have some very unique vehicles with very interesting histories that made it all the more interesting. I met the owner and his daughter, lovely people.

Definitely worth a visit. Plenty of vehicles covering over 100yrs of vehicles. So if you enjoy vehicles go visit and enjoy a walk through history

Absolutely terrific, 86 year old Bill generously spent half an hour with us and made the visit. The museum is a must before it closes for good.

a little gem ,well worth a look. great admission price too

Great selection of cars, bikes and other motorised vehicles. The Japanese funeral car was a particular highlight, especially seeing as Mr Mcfeeters himself showed us inside the back. I also really liked the sheep corner - glass cabinets filled with sheep paraphernalia of all shapes and sizes. Plus the strangest little gift shop. Sadly the cafe is permanently closed.

Whenever we're passing through West Wyalong, it's always a must to stop at Elaine's Hot Glass Gallery to purchase her unique pieces of glassware for family, friends+ ourselves. Annually we like to travel from Melbourne+ look forward to a friendly chat with Elaine (she is very talented). Just purchased more pieces for Christmas" in July".🎁Dawn+Rob

Read the reviews while travelling from a fellow Tasmanian had to stop and have a look yes I bought a piece well done Elaine great work

My wife loves the beautiful glass. We have a been twice and purchased items each time. Recommend the place if you want something special.

Beautifully handcrafted unique glassware. Elaine is very informative and offers helpful advice from her experience with her creations.

Exquisite is the only word to use. And the owner is so talented. So experimental. So professional. And the site is just to behold!!!! As I said. Exquisite. Talent. Can't pass by without stopping. And purchasing.

A great Studio by a lovely, talented glass artist. Beautiful glass pieces for sale too.

Lovely pieces of handnade bespoke slumped glassware made onsite by the artisan.

So lucky to be here to see the Grey Mouse Spitfire take off heading to the Melbourne Grand Prix for a flyover. Great Museum with very friendly helpful staff. Hubby went on the spitfire simulator and had some fun. Now has a coffee shop with nice food and hot and cold drinks. All planes in this museum actually fly as well. Very interesting and worth a visit. $20 adults.

Wow! The aircraft were amazing. Very well maintained with informative videos at each stop. Clean and well laid out. Great experience.

Excellent display with guided audio and tour guides. Also flight simulators are available to hire and experience flying a warbird like a Spitfire. Cafe and gift shop on site. Excellent access for all abilities and the staff are very friendly.

Came here for Warbirds Airshow 2024. The scale is smaller but still enjoyable. My husband enjoyed the day a lot. A food stall sold really bad food though we never expected much. Thanks for the great weather too! The accommodations around were fully booked out at least a month ago due to this event.

Well worth a visit. Friendly volunteers/staff. You can take advantage of one of their flight simulators for only $69 for 30 minutes and they include your entry fee. The on-site cafe has a good choice of food. Allow a couple of hours if you do a flight in the simulator. We did the Spitfire .

Absolutely great, Bev was just an amazing lady. Very knowledgeable about her planes. Very enthusiastic. I had the best experience there. Thank you guys for the memories.

Brilliant 👏 👏 this museum is really informative, and the variety of planes was amazing! My Mum and grandma also enjoyed it too! We are definitely coming back as we look forward to seeing a airshow here one day.

I loved this place. They have loads of exhibits. I don't know why there's only a trickle of people through. It's only about 7 bucks

Wonderful. The ladies working here immediately came and helped us within a few minutes of us coming inside when they were fairly busy but gave us amazing tips to introduce us to the area (and gave us excellent recommendations for dinner). And the museum is a gem. Amazingly well preserved history but I couldn't help but be amazed at the gems, fossils and minerals! The detail, the love and the care is outstanding. I could have spent an hour reading everything but it was almost closing time!! Well worth a visit, an absolute gem (pun intended 😉)

One of the best Rural Museums I've been to. So much to see and wonderful to have so much of the equipment operational or at least in a complete state.

Well worth the visit. An amazing variety of emerging!! Slightly over attendant volunteer, we would have liked a bit more time alone, but he was very keen to share his knowledge.

Could spend hours here. Has an art gallery as well as the rural museum. The ambulance collection is really quite good. Something for the souvenir collector as well.

Excellent setup. Great source of history all in one place. Highly recommend. Allow at least an hour or two to have a good look around.

Very impressive amount of antiques and vehicles. Wonderful that everything is labelled and well set out. A lot of love has gone into this place! Definitely a history lesson for the young and maybe not so young. Certainly worth the small entry fee.

A retired fireman has built up a collection of memorabilia over 40 odd years and makes it available to the public for free. Happily chats about it to those who are interested. Excellent range of items, lots to see. He was kind enough to let me buy a fridge magnet despite being a touch short.

This is an absolute must see! Chris is fantastic and a wealth of knowledge. This was a wonderful experience and definitely will come back in again when we come through town.

A great destination to visit for the locals who love fire trucks. There's such a great variety of fire engines and equipment to look at, both old and new. The kids and elderly will probably love it too! 🚒🔥🚒

A great museum in a small country town. The guy looking after it is an ex firefighter and has a heap of information... very interesting and worth a stop

Having stopped at Coolamon to visit the cheese factory, we walked past the Fire Museum and decided to poke our head in… well what a fantastic museum. Located in the former fire station, the museum houses a wide collection of fire memorabilia. The owner is knowledgeable and will talk through what the equipment is and how it was used. If you are ever near by, then stop in and discover some Australian history!

The museum and Chris are simply amazing! Full of an incredible collection from all over the world.

Awesome day out. Plenty of history and a great collection

I am only drinking Moscato and dessert wine so I can't say for other varieties. Their Moscato and dessert wine are absolutely lovely and the staff was so kind. He offered me to taste any wine I was interested in. If you come to the area I highly recommend you drop by the place.

I can only highly recommend you visit this family run boutique winery. The vineyard history is fantastic, the wines are bloody delicious and the family super lovely. Thank you for looking after us, and keep up the amazing wine making.

A must stop by if you visit Leeton. It is a family scale wineries but you will find different tastes that you won't find in any other place or bottle shop. They won competitions & quite lots of wine with sweet notes, man in the counter is so helpful & friendly. He gave us freebies for our purchase. Pink velvet fiumara sparkling wine amazed us!

Stopped in mid-week and Robert spent so much time talking us through each of the wines - all superb! Delightful family run winery, we'll be back next time we're passing through!

If you like dessert wine, you can't miss this place. Tasting is complimentary and the owner was very friendly and welcoming. We ended up trying all dessert wines and loved them all, especially the one served on Quantas business Class. Went home with 13 bottles of wines and if you join as member, they offer you extra discount. Highly recommend this place if you get to Leeton.

Great place for wine Testing, has been Awarded since 2008 to 202. I like to recommend this place Lillypilly Estate Wines.

This family owned and operated vineyard, winery and cellar door is just delightful. The pink velvet sparkling was a luxurious strawberry, peach and nectarine creamy infusion of flavours in the mouth. Like nothing I’ve ever tasted. And that was just the beginning. The rest of our tasting experience was just as delightful, and I could give a lengthy blog on everything we tasted and learned. Nothing disappointed us and we came away from this free experience sated, with our first half dozen bottle mixed wine purchase, as signed members of the quaint LillyPilly Estate. This family of Vignerons and Vintners have worked hard and lovingly to produce some of the best wines in Australia

Great place for adult swimmers and kids alike. Well supervised. Lots to do or just relax in the shade, both artificial and natural through an abundance of trees, in 40degree heat. They even have high volume air conditioners pool side for extra hot days.

What an amazing day trip to have ☺️ Pools a plenty, lots of play areas for little ones. Affordable canteen and entry fees. You can take a picnic if you want or use the BBQ facilities. Staff were all so lovely and happy to chat to this "tourist" who had a million questions. Wheelchair accessible pools too.

Large camp ground including RV, caravan, trailer campers. Has an aquatic center across the road that also has water slides. Lake Talbot offers boating, kayaking, sup, and water skiing.

The Lake Talbot complex is an absolute gem. The pools and seating/grassed areas are spotlessly clean and well maintained. Staff are polite and well attentive to the safety of the swimmers. Entry and water slide pricing is very reasonable. No, actually, it's cheap! Finding somewhere to park can be tricky on the busy days. Update: Revisited Dec 2024. Still a great place for a day out with the family!!

Great set up. Lots of shade, variety of seating and coin operated BBQ facilities. Slides are 50 cents a go and you buy slide ride tickets in lots of five. Thoroughly recommend a visit if you have kids, although it is great for the big ones as well as there were adults swimming laps in the 50m pool while we were there to.

What an absolute gem! My family and I came for a day out and it's safe to say everyone gave it a glowing review. We were fortunate there was barely anyone there, the lifeguard told me it gets pretty packed over school holidays + Saturdays/Sundays in January. The toddler pool and splash pad are great. There is a gradually deepening wading pool that goes to 1.2m I think, along with huge, deep lap pool. The three slides are AMAZING. The purple and orange one was lots of fun, full of twists and turns. There are two speed racers which only opened for a bit of the day as the crowd was too small, but lots of fun too. There are lovely toilets with showers and a changing area. BBQs and a kiosk selling hot chips, chicken nuggets, lollies, ice creams etc. There is ample shaded seating with picnic tables. Entry is $4 per person, kids under 4 (?) free. The slides are additional, we paid $10 for 20 slides - you can share them, they can be used on multiple visits. The hot chip cup is $3. This is SO reasonably priced and so much fun. We'll definitely be back over Summer!!

A great place to cool off with lots of pools, slides, activity area and a Cafe. Entry doesn't break the bank and the staff are helpful and friendly. There is lots of parking and don't forget there are barbecues here too.

If you’re interested in aviation, definitely worth spending 20 minutes or more here to look at the exhibits and learn about the history of the tiger moth and WW2 pilots from the local area.

Wow. Doesn't have the charm of the old building BUT WOW the new bathrooms. Please show some respect and keep them tidy and clean up after yourselves when using these great facilities. Thanks to the local guide assistant for taking photos for us. We didn't get her name, but she was lovely.

I had a great experience at the local information hub, thanks to the young lady working there. She was incredibly helpful and welcoming to everyone who came in. Her friendly attitude and willingness to assist made a big difference. It's clear she cares about providing excellent service—thank you for making the visit so pleasant!

Really like this information centre. Fantastic range of products and services. New display is just about finished and looks like it will be great. We like to pick up some of the flavour filled honey to spice up our cooking while on holidays.

Friendly staff, helpful and a small display, a short video by school children was awesome! we filled in 30 minutes, and bought some honey! Amazing public toilets!

Beautiful place to visit, gorgeous people, very helpful and great little place to pick up a gift

Helpful and really friendly staff, especially Rosie. Don't forget to check out the biggest playable guitar in the world and hang around in there for a bit as it's so freaking hot out there!

Such a great tour, and Joe and Sharon were such welcoming hosts. We learnt so much, and were delighted to be offered uva fragola straight off the vine - so difficult to find these days! Grazie ancora!

We camped on Joe and Sharon's lovely farm under the carob tree with our 2 dogs on the way to Perth and on our way back home. Highly recommend a visit and the giftshop with lots of goodies is a must. Thank you for letting us camp on your farm Joe and Sharon we will be back for sure.

Sharon & Jo are brilliant in their presentation and knowledge. The place is farm yard charming. Produce in the variety of a gift shop will be a best buy the bus ride and morning tea is a must experience. WD40 should pay them for the laughter

It was lovely to tour Catania Fruit Salad Farm with Joe in his mini bus. Joe and Sharon are wonderful guides. Sharon has a great sense of humour, which made the tour very enjoyable. They shared so much knowledge of the Riverina region and Griffith. We were also lucky enough to try some of the seasonal produce, including cara cara oranges, kumquats, pecans and loquats. I highly recommend a trip to the farm, even just to pick up some preserves or condiments at the shop. The tour was 20 per person at the time of this post and worth every penny!

Great place to see how farmers are growing fruits! These people are down to Earth, they have a wonderful interactions with visitors! They take you on minibus to tour around the sheds and orchards after a nice speech where they explain the establishment from its origins! There is also a nice video session that does not last too long , that tell you the story of Griffith, the property and the produces that they are generating. Well worth the $15 per head! Inside the house , are some tasting and products to buy! Thank you for making us welcome!

My family and I stayed at the Catania Farm last month. Jo the owner was such a lovely guy. So helpful and so good to the kids showing them around. The wine is so nice(the one with no preservatives and made the Sicilian way) Jams so nice too. JO gave us delicious mandarins Nothing like you get in the supermarkets.....just fresh and delicious. NOw the accommodation.......was great. So warm and we had the whole house. HOt shower....comfy bed......what more could you ask for. Very rustic and every morning we went for a long walk around the farm. So peaceful and quiet. There were 7 of us and we even played the piano. Great place to stay.

A completely different kind of experience from the glowing reviews I am seeing here. The farm tour, is basically made up of three parts, - in front of the reception/gift shop - inside this really old shed watching a video - inside this really old bus where we spent most time stationery because apparently part of the farm is not accessible from the heavy rain the night before. The whole tour was entirely conducted in the pre- recorded tape, which is kind of weird. But the real let down is, after this supposedly a fruit salad farm tour, there was no fruits, no nuts or whatever is to offer or sample... Some reviewers mentioned wine tasting????? The only highlight I guess, took some pics on this old bus covered with the tin shed. Looks interesting from outside, but definitely not when you stuck inside listening to pre recorded messages and barely moving most of the time. Obviously I have no idea how the farm tour is run normally or in the past, but I know for sure there is no way I would pay $60 (for 3 people) for this kind of tour. Definitely not worth what you pay for, a complete waste of time and money.

Good wine for cooking.

Incredible art work in merino wool. You will not believe until you see it. Worth the $5 entry.

I could not believe how detailed the images are. She is a very talented artist.

Absolutely worth going to see.. so much detail in every portrait

Delicious food, prompt service, attentive staff, great atmosphere

This art is just extraordinary. The wool colors are used to make shades and highlights.

Amazing work by very talented artist Doris Golder ❤️

Very interesting and worthwhile looking at.

LOVED THIS EXPERIENCE! The guide (didn't get his name but he was a guy) was super knowledgeable and great for the tour. So many different animals and they look happy and healthy. Great for a couple activity or family. Great bang for buck going here only $40 for adults. Make sure you call ahead to book your spot on the tour before getting there. Highly recommend.

What a great little zoo staff are very good. It was very easy access for those with limited mobility although I don't know about wheelchair access. The gates open around 10 minutes before each session you can buy water and soft drinks but know food, there are no picnic facilities so maybe eat before you arrive.

This place was amazing! Our guide, Kate, was particularly passionate and knowledgeable as she drove us around and shared the animals with us. We rode on seats with a shade above us, Safari style through the extensive park. It was a great way of sharing information, building curiosity and excitement, factual and fun. The smaller animals were also a delight to visit. A real highlight of our trip coming out to Griffith!

A must see if you are in the area. The wildlife park has now been running for 20 years and has many important breeding programs. These programs are needed as wild populations have been decimated. The staff have a wonderful knowledge of all the animals. The walk around the small animal enclosure was magic, but the wagon ride around the park was the highlight of the tour. Make sure you book tickets before arriving. PS - We stayed at the Darlington Point caravan park, which was sensational.

It was really well run for the animals to have an enjoyable life and the humans were well looked after in a vehicle towed setup that meant you where high and could see everything really well. This private zoo is well like and supported by many donors who like the ethos of keeping the animals there happy and comfortable and engaged

The kids had a fantastic time, and the host was very knowledgeable. We took a morning tour, which coincided with feeding time for the animals, making it fun to watch.

State of the animal walk. No crocs To see. Was not stated on web page.. Very small enclosures. The young man did his best, when asked some questions he said I don't know Drove 2 hours for not much.

This place is chock full of historical ‘stuff’ in mostly original condition. Several trucks fully restored. The cars are mostly Ford including various Zephyrs. Need better information about the vehicles Several very interesting old caravans. Low cost entry. Cash only.

Honesty insists that I say upfront that a lot of the goodies in Chrystie’s has relevance to me. I admit to being “a certain age”: not ready to retire for a few years yet, but enough years under my belt for this to be a real trip down memory lane. Before I start on any of the smaller collections in the place, I have to say I have never seen such an array of beautiful cars as nature intended. After the tedium of seeing beautiful old cars butchered in an attempt to hot them up, Chrystie’s was a breath of fresh air. I’ll admit to getting a bit misty-eyed seeing the beautiful old Ford Zephyr. As a little one I was perched in the back of one of those (no seat belt or booster seat of course) until Mum got a bit up-close-and-personal with a milk cart horse. RIP horse, RIP Zephyr. For those more into trucks there are some real beauties there also. But as you wander around inside in glass cases there are mini collections relating to many aspects of life here in Australia dating from reasonably recent to well before my time. There are even a couple of old retro caravans all fitted out and ready for a trip. Ok, so it would be a less-than-comfortable trip given the vintage, but ready all the same. I only had one criticism. Some of the areas of the big sheds are not very well lit, and it can be difficult to give these treasures the attention they deserve. Entry is cash only: no eftpos. But it is not expensive and you probably have that many coins in your centre console.

A great place full of amazing memorabilia. Loved the caravan with the bath under the seat!! So good to see places like this preserving our history... so important.

Extraordinary collection of old wares, chainsaws, bikes, trucks, cars, caravans and more.

Great collection of mixed items. Nice and an interesting arrangement

Bring back and create memories of up to 100 years ago.

Lots to see, lots to reminisce about. Amazing how time goes by when you walk with your memories

Thanks, Cactus Country for helping me celebrate my birthday! I booked for 15 people and they gave us the entire event room for the entire day. It was perfect to be able to leave our things while we went for a walk. I ordered platters for 15 people and they provided more than enough. It was delicious and served promptly! Can't recommend attending in the Spring enough!!

What a wonderful way to spend the most part of a day. This place caters for all from kids to ground ups ( especially older never grow up kinds ) we had a lovely day exploring the amazing cactus variants wow what a variety and you can take your dog too.Friendly staff great food and frozen margaritas yummy highly recommend

While camping in Bearii, we discovered this amazing spot to visit. We had a great time exploring the area and seeing so many different varieties of cacti all in one place. Plus, it’s pet-friendly! Before you leave, make sure to try the cactus ice cream and cake at the charming little café—they also offer a variety of food and drinks.

Great experience! Bernie is a gem - such a delight and very informative Cacti are also currently in full flowering season and the gardens are so pretty Definitely worth a visit but gets really warm in the afternoon so sunscreen is a must

Interesting place to visit. The cacti are beautiful when in bloom. Easy parking. Reasonably priced. Lots of variety. Great place for families.

We had a lovely day walking around, looking at the most weird and wonderful variety of cactus ever! The drinks and food were fantastic. Highly recommend for a day out.

This was a massive area with so many beautiful cacti and succulents. Lots of flowers, paths and photo areas to take pictures. Ticket was 25$ pp, but I’d say it’s worth it.

Located only about 250 meters (2 minutes walk) from the Waring gardens, this is a good place to spend some time for local info and the past history of Deniliquin etc. On weekends it's open for limited hours only.

Very helpfull with information. Good art sculpture display and small museum to look thru .

A lovely Heritage Centre located at the Information Centre. A great place to stop and take in the Local Areas History. Interesting information about the 'Warbreccan Woolshed' also 🐑

Really helpful staff, historical displays & buildings, art gallery & heaps of local produce and products to purchase.

Absolutely worth the visit. Loved the Peppin heritage center at the back of the visitor info center. So informative of life for the settlers of the Riverina & the history of merinos to the area. Also a great display out the back about ww2 and the part deni played in the aus airforce! Lovely staff. Would recommend

This place has the perfect location on the Edwards River,just a short stroll.Indoor and outdoor seating,and the local kookaburras will fly in for a look also.Only had coffee with a group of friends,coffee was good.Everything nearby is a short stroll.

Great place to get a heap of info about Deniliquin and surrounding regions. Lots of hostorical items, pictures, stories and it has preserved the old classroom of this once a school of olde. Great friendly staff that also stock lots of local foods, condiments and works. It also holds great events such as farmers markets, craft markets & art exhibitions. A must go for all visitors and locals that have not yet been.

A beautiful, shady, relaxing gardens with grassed areas, footpaths, arbours, large trees, water fountains and ducks plus a great fenced off kids playground with natural elements close to toilets and BBQ. Playground has sandpit, natural log balance/hop and see-saw, climbing hill, circular net swing, bubbler. Close to shops and food.

Beautiful big Park area with large lake and water features. Lovely garden and tree areas as well as a war memorial entrance

Beautiful part of Deneliquin, lovely trees, flowers, birds and much more. Passing through on our way to Adelaide and enjoyed every moment. Thank you 😊

A beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature

Beautiful gardens, ducks on the lake and an Ibis or two that come right up to you. Walk over the little bridge to the bird aviary with peacocks and others to look at. Playground. Great place to take the kids, have a picnic or a stroll.

This is an amazing park in Deniliquin NSW which has a beautiful garden with varieties of flowers and a pond with different species of Ducks, Birds etc. Deniliquin war memorial cenotaph featuring a laurel wreath and an honour roll of WW1 is located at the entrance to the Waring Gardens. There are some huge old trees surrounding the pond which adds to the beauty of this park/garden. There are seating areas/benches around and clean wash rooms for convenience. It's a beautiful place for picnic or just to sit and relax. Certainly a must-visit place in Deniliquin NSW.

Love walking around these gardens when I visit deniliquin

Good place to know about the locals in WWII, Staff member very friendly and informative.

Limited opening hours, but detailed info boards + mural on side wall.

Absolutely amazing. Extremely worth a visit as the museum is run by volunteers. Volunteers extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely need two hours on the museum.

Very interesting and educational, a real eye opener to see what happened here during WW1 and 2. Their collection is extensive and unique to Victoria having been listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The collection comprises artefacts and memorabilia all donated by former Internees, POW’s, their families and members of the public. Some notable items included in the collection are 54 works of art by Leonhard Adam; sketches by Georg Rosenkranz, numerous hand-crafted wooden items and clothing made and worn whilst interned. There is also children’s toys made for Christmas and birthdays, metal objects (including the handmade lathe), musical instruments, theatre programmes, a collection of amazing puppets and numerous books/documents written during and after internment. So many photos throughout the museum and a very interesting introductory video on your arrival.

Fantastic small museum highlighting the history of the area, both settlement days and ww2. Worth the visit if your interested area.

On your way to Shepperton, stop at 'Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum' as it has an excellent collection of the areas past and current history.

An amazing collection of memorabilia, including photos, paintings and artifacts from a little known period in Australian WW2 history. Make sure you see the video presentation before you walk through as this gives excellent background information. Entry cost is minimal ($5 adult) and you could easily spend a couple of hours checking it all out. There are also interesting exhibits about the local irrigation systems and local families of the area.

5 Stars – A Truly Unforgettable Experience! We had the most amazing time at Billabong Ranch! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. The horse riding was a definite highlight – the horses were well-trained and clearly well-cared for, making the experience enjoyable for both beginners and experienced riders alike. The facilities were top-notch, with plenty of fun activities for all ages. The animal nursery was a hit with the kids, and we all had a blast on the pedal boats and mini golf course. It’s clear that the team at Billabong Ranch puts a lot of effort into creating a safe, family-friendly environment. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or quality time with loved ones, Billabong Ranch has something for everyone. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!

We went for a 10am 1h trail ride, was so beautiful and relaxing. The horses we so well behaved and friendly. Had some amazing instructors with us as well, so friendly and made sure we had a good time. Wish we booked for longer tho 1h goes so quickly when your having fun. Would definitely come again for sure!! Thanks Zoe for chatting with us while we rode we all had such a fun time.

What a magical place! It was absolutely beautiful 💛 Our kids loved all of the activities; mini golf, rock climbing, feeding the animals, kayaks, pedal boats and soo much more!! The staff were also amazing! Soo kind and it was very obvious they love their job! Thank you for creating a beautiful place, we will be back!! 😁

We did a 1 hr horse trail ride here on the Easter Sunday and we really liked it. It's bit expensive for what it is, however the girls were very nice and made sure my 7 year old son had a good time. I would recommend this if you are visiting Echuca.

I’m feeling so nostalgic stumbling across this ranch again! My Nan used to bring me here every time we visited Echuca, and I was absolutely obsessed with horses as a kid. I still remember riding Sparks and Sookie like it was yesterday, those horses were everything to me growing up. While I was off riding, my little brother would spend ages playing mini golf, so there was always something for both of us to enjoy. It’s so lovely to see the ranch still going strong and continuing to bring joy to other families. Thank you for being such a core part of my childhood, I’ll always hold those memories close 💛🐴 (Sharing a couple of photos with Sparks and Sookie, taken just over 10 years ago for a bit of nostalgia!)

My girls and I spent a lovely day here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. A great variety of things to do for the kids and family. Food was a good price and really delicious. A huge shout out to the very helpful young man Xavier who came to the rescue and changed my tyre as I had a flat. Thank you 😊 your slushy was well deserved!

Free ? Yes free entry well worth a visit for the kids you will see many animals such a camels 🐪 , buffalo 🐃, goats etc. Rides are available for a small fee. There is a large lake for paddle boats.

Great district to visit. Step back in time. See and experience the old world in modern comfort. Steam Trains, Horse & carriage, Paddle Steamers - all ready to experience. Can get very busy. Bookings recommended on Peak Days

Port of Echuca feels like being transported back in time. The restored wharf, the smell of the river gums, and the creak of timber all give it a charming old-town vibe that’s hard to find elsewhere. The highlight is watching and riding the historic paddle steamers still operating on the Murray, hearing the chug of their engines and the whistle echoing off the water is pure nostalgia. Around the wharf you’ll also spot an old steam engine on display and plenty of rustic, heritage-style buildings that complete the old-school river-port atmosphere. Great place for a stroll, photography, or a ride on one of the paddleboats. A must-see if you’re in Echuca!

A great historical area focussed on the Murray River riverboats and related industries. Some of these industries are still practised here for tourists. Some good eating places and enough to fill in your day and go on a paddle boat cruise.

the Port of Echuca delivers a memorable day out that celebrates Australia’s inland waterways. The Port of Echuca, located at 74 Murray Esplanade, is a captivating riverside gem that encapsulates the rich maritime and cultural heritage of Victoria’s Murray River region. Visited on a September sunny afternoon, this historic precinct left me enchanted with its blend of nostalgia, natural beauty, and free access, making it an unmissable stop for travelers and locals alike. Often dubbed the "Paddle Steamer Capital of Australia," this vibrant hub offers a step back in time while delivering a modern-day experience that’s both educational and relaxing. The port’s free entry is a delightful surprise, allowing unrestricted exploration of its sprawling 5-hectare site along the Murray River. The star attraction is the restored wharf, a bustling hub in the 19th century when Echuca was a vital trade link between Melbourne and inland Australia. Walking the wooden planks, I marveled at the historic paddle steamers docked along the riverbank, including the iconic PS Alexander Arbuthnot and PS Emmylou, which offer paid cruises but are a sight to behold even from shore. The wharf’s interpretive signs vividly recount tales of paddle steamers hauling wool, timber, and supplies, with over 200 vessels once operating from this port. The adjacent Star Hotel, dating back to 1860, and the working blacksmith forge add authentic touches, while the Discovery Centre provides interactive exhibits on the river’s ecology and Indigenous history—perfect for families or history buffs. The setting itself is a draw, with the Murray River’s glassy waters reflecting the red gums and willow trees lining the banks. I spent time on the grassy esplanade, enjoying a spontaneous picnic with views of the historic bridge and passing houseboats, a nod to the region’s thriving tourism. The port’s layout encourages leisurely wandering, with pathways leading to the Echuca Wharf Brewery for a craft beer or the Port of Echuca Coffee Lounge for a caffeine fix. The free daily events, like the 1 PM cannon firing (weather permitting), add a lively touch, though I missed it by minutes—next time, I’ll time my visit better. Accessibility is excellent, with flat paths suitable for wheelchairs and prams, and ample parking nearby. The only minor quibble is the lack of shaded seating during peak summer heat, but the riverside breeze mitigates this. For a deeper dive, paid options like the 1-hour paddle steamer cruise ($35 adults) or the 1860s Historic Precinct entry ($15) are worth considering, but the free experience alone—spanning the wharf, gardens, and river views—offers immense value. Whether you’re drawn by the paddle steamer heritage, the chance to spot pelicans, or simply a peaceful riverside escape, the Port of Echuca delivers a memorable day out that celebrates Australia’s inland waterways.

Really pretty little place with lots to see. We did the port after dark tour too which was really interesting. I really enjoyed our Echuca stay.

Wonderful place to visit to learn about the history of Echuca-Moama area. Also gives a good idea about how steam engines revolutionized the way people worked and their day to day activities.

Great short trip down the river and back. Very pet friendly. Great people operating boat. Does have a little coffee/alcohol bar.

As lovers of cars and all things old and nostalgic, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. It was a little muggy inside (hot day outside) but it was only a minor inconvenience. Great collection of Holdens and Holden memorabilia. Dog friendly too.

Loved our visit to the National Holden Motor Museum. As a mechanic it was great to see all the different models of Holdens from the past decades. There are also some prototype models as well as models used in the product development process. Super interesting place to visit even if you're not a car fanatic. Definitely recommend it if you're in the area or just passing through. There's also a great giftshop which has something for any car nut. Not just Holden fans.

If you’re a car fan or even interested in history the Holden Museum is a must when you’re in Echuca! There’s so much to see and you can get really close to some great and rare examples of Australian motor engineering. Ticket prices are very reasonable and you won’t be disappointed!

A great museum with a range of classic and modern Holden’s that are swapped out every couple of months. With an affordable $10 entry to the museum itself, it grants access for either a 10 minute walk-in-walk-out or more than hour of in-depth reading into the history and information of Holden. The staff are super friendly and approachable and appreciate a good conversation. Overall the National Holden Motor Museum is a must visit for car enthusiasts keen on looking into the discontinued Holden name or rather, just to kill a bit of time while visiting Echuca.

Really great place to visit even if you're not a Holden fanatic (like me). The 50 cars on display are in prime condition and laid out very well. Lots of memorabilia on display as well. The 2 guys that were on duty were friendly and didn't mind a chat. A very informative visit. 👍

Great place for adults to visit to remember their youth & appreciate the vast range of cars that were produced under the Holden banner. The entrance fee was reasonable & the owners were very good about allowing visitors to wander around at their own pace, to get close to the cars & willing to provide information when asked. Well worth a visit, even if you're not particularly interested in cars 'per se'. The evolution of design, the beauty of the vehicles & the historical aspects of the display are inestimable.

Wasn't bad, I'm not a big Holden fan, some others would love it more. That said it was interesting to see the history of Holden from before my time all in one spot. Entry price was fair and plenty of parking available.

Staff are very welcoming, and Neil's enthusiasm and knowledge is great, as well as entertaining. Apart from the mind boggling array of beer related stuff, there are lots of other gems from years gone by. Make sure you also explore the displays outside, including the shipping containers out behind the car park. Number 1 rated attraction in Echuca for a reason.... well worth a visit.

A really worthwhile place to visit. The owner will greet you at the door and gives a great presentation. He is one character and a half and has the best Aussie personality and a great knowledge of the recent Australian past. You will learn things from him you never knew. Was glad we made the effort to visit.

What a delight! We popped into the Great Aussie Beer Museum while in Echuca and were absolutely charmed. The place is so much more than beer though as you’ll find walls of vintage beer cans, brewery relics, retro signs, old petrol pumps, restored automobiles, farm machinery, soda dispensers, and more.  A huge shout out to Neil an absolute legend, the owner whose passion and knowledge of Australian history, culture, and memorabilia really bring the collection to life. He took time to explain many of the items, cracked a few jokes, and made the experience personal and memorable.  The atmosphere is delightfully nostalgic and rustic it’s like stepping back in time. There’s a sense that every object has a story. The restored cars and machinery especially add a touch of old-school charm.  If you’re in Echuca, do not skip this museum. It’s a passion project that’s well worth your time and admission.

Neil was so friendly, greeted us in the car park and explained the best way to view everything. What a place. Everyone should visit at least once. Need a minimum of 1 hour. Would be great to hold a function there.

Alan and Bryan were great tour guides and gave us a lot of information. They were super knowledgeable and friendly. We saw so many great Australian pieces and were blown away by how big the collection actually is. The stories behind some of the items were also very interesting. We visited on the 11/10/2025 and will definitely be back

This is a great place to visit if you want to experience things from days gone by. Awesome people. Awesome collection of old things. Make sure you stay for the presentation.

Had an awesome time at The Great Shed so much to look at from the past . Make sure you have a good hour to 2 hrs to look at everything. Neil’s talk about some of his collection was fun and informative. Jacks Shed is the best , beautiful cars . Thank you Neil, from Paul & princess Cate lol 16/11/25

We had an EPIC adventure with River Country Adventours on the weekend just gone. It was a Kayaking and Camping weekend but with minimal effort and planning on our behalf - we just turned up with our food, duvet, pillows, camp chairs and clothes! Ash organised everything for us including a large 8 man tent, queen mattress, 2 burner cooker, gas, cutlery, fishing rods, bait and even a portable loo! We arrived to our camp site on the banks of the Goulburn River, left our car and Ash transported us and the canoe to the launch site. 15 leisurely down stream kms later we see our camp along the bank, completing day 1. No other campers around, our own private space with lots of bird life to see. Fishing rods out and a Murray Cod caught with cheese cubes. Murray Cod sent back to river to continue its idealic lifestyle. Camp fire lit, steaks cooked and some cool tunes as the sunset. Next morning after a hearty breakfast on the fire, we head off for 10kms where Ash and his beautiful wife Brooke are waiting for us to take us back to our car. This is a MUST DO - so fun, easy paddling, everything organised for you and not having to pack a tent away was a luxury! Thank you Ash & Brooke - we loved every minute of our experience and can’t wait to come back with like minded friends!

Can’t rate River Country Adventours highly enough. Rob is very knowledgeable and takes excellent care of paddlers - and he’s a great bloke as well. Our trip was very last minute and Rob was able to come up with a great plan at quite short notice. We did a 2-day self-guided paddle on the Goulburn - with Rob providing drop-off and pick-up, all the gear, and a terrific camping location. We saw and heard plenty of bird life - the highlight being an azure kingfisher, and we definitely piqued the interest of plenty of eastern greys. We will be booking some future paddles with Adventours for sure! Thanks Rob!

We had a super friendly service from these guys and they are very supportive if you are not familiar with Kayak and stuff. I'm telling you they are the best guys to meet if you are in Moama/Echuca area and curious to have canoe/Kayak safaris and camping experiences with a great deal. 200% satisfied with the service.

Brilliant. Did a solo self guided 2 day kayak trip on the Goulburn river and it was a fantastic experience. Rob is great. I'll certainly be back.

We truly appreciate Ash’s help with the canoeing. He made us feel safe and supported the whole way through. It was such a wonderful experience for the whole family.

Nice to view a little history. Paddle boat down the Murray was peaceful.

It was such a pleasure to have Rob take my family and I out canoeing and kayaking today. He was easy going, told us the basics we needed to know in order to enjoy our experience and also filled in the conversation with some fantastic historical information about the area and his interesting career and life. I would highly recommend this experience and service. Thanks for taking care of us, Rob.

We had the best relaxing and wonderful experience this weekend, canoeing through the park on the still water of the Murray River. Amazing place for bird watching and rest, I love coming to this park to fully recharge!!! Definitely a must go for a chill holiday

Had a really nice day here relaxing. It has been dry for a while so the roads were solid. I wasn't in a 4x4 but made it riverside on 13inch wheels. Some deeps parts in the tracks so beware. If you are looking to escape and have some peace and quiet see some wildlife then this is a good place to go.

Good place to get away from people and enjoy nature. Some damage from the floods. Very basic facilities.

Beautiful camp-site for the whole family. Very clean and beautiful views.

Really good camping area. We stayed at the Gunbower state Forest so we could take the doggo with us. Watch out for the mozzies and millipedes.

Good boat ramp. Plenty of places to set up camp along the river.

Beautiful spot to camp along the river

Wonderful experience had by my family and I, my little boy always enjoys himself while at EMR, staff are very nice and helpful and always have a smile on their face. I recommend everyone visit here with their family. 10/10

Lovely staff, made it more enjoyable. Great family activity especially if you have kids. Definitely recommend it.

Wonderful 8 min train ride. My One and a half year old LOVED it, and so did the adults.

Tiny train in Elmore!! So fun! Perfect small activity if in the area :) friendly staff and lovely view!

A must to check out these school holidays or when you are passing through Elmore!! A nostalgic and fun experience with my two and three year old for only $5 you can’t go wrong!! Thanks for having us. I would love to help with their mini set ups throughout the train ride, soooo much potential!!

We absolutely enjoyed the ride today. All staff members were very professional and kind. The price is very reasonable and the ride is the prefect distance and time for kids Highly recommend

Excellent. Great for families. Nothing better and fun than a miniature train ride.