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30 Best Stops Between Dubbo and Swan Hill
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Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
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How long is the drive from Dubbo to Swan Hill?
The direct drive from Dubbo to Swan Hill is 453 mi (729 km), and should have a drive time of 8 hrs 55 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Dubbo to Swan Hill, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like Narromine Aviation Museum and Peakhill Open Cut Gold Mine, or the ever-popular Glenn McGrath Statue.
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Best stops along Dubbo to Swan Hill drive
The top stops along the way from Dubbo to Swan Hill (with short detours) are Parkes Observatory, Shear Outback, and McFeeters Motor Museum. Other popular stops include Exclusive Hot Glass, Hermit's Cave, and Age of Fishes Museum.
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Glenn McGrath Statue
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Monuments & Statues
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Beautiful clean and tidy town.
Julie T — Google review
Not being a sports fan I didn't really appreciate the statue. But the location has public facilities and green grass. The town is lovely - love wide streets and trees. And there is well tended colourful plants in the main street which makes being a tourist enjoyable. Just surprised there isn't more park benches in the main street. Saw a mum and three kids crouched on the sidewalk in the main street enjoying their pies, would have been nice if they could have relaxed in the shade at a table AND the shops are interesting enough to linger. Fabulous looking florist at the other end of town.
Felt good standing next to the statue of one of the greatest pace bowlers in history. I only wish they made it life sized, it looked a bit small, like 5 feet 6 inches, when you know that he was almost a foot taller than that.
I never knew Glen McGrath came from Narromine!! It's a really great memorial with all his stats at the bottom of the statue the only thing is they need another statue at Sutherland where he stayed in a caravan while he played for the local team until he got caught up to the New South Wales State team!!
Its great to look at but the statue doesn't look like him. I know him and looked at him all these years, he is lot taller and the face and body does not match at all.
Glen is a lot taller....
Worth a stop. And the butchers across the road had fantastic sausages
Nice spot to have lunch
Draw back no toilets that we could see
4.5
(30)
4.5
(13)
13 Burraway St, Narromine NSW 2821, Australia
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Narromine Aviation Museum
Aircraft rental service
Museums
Specialty Museums
Absolutely fabulous and our lovely tour guide was amazing with so much knowledge.
Julie T — Google review
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.
4.7
(112)
4.5
(13)
Narromine Tourist Park, 4108 Mitchell Hwy, Narromine NSW 2821, Australia
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Peakhill Open Cut Gold Mine
Sights & Landmarks
Mines
Definitely a good place for a walk and is dog friendly. However fair bit of wildlife around perhaps keep dog on leash
Jacks — Google review
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
4.4
(449)
4.0
(61)
Mingelo St, Peak Hill NSW 2869, Australia
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Canowindra Trading Post
Permanently Closed
Gift shop
Shopping
Coffee shop
Gift & Specialty Shops
Wonderful coffee and a great place to visit. Wonderful Bric a brac and art in an old setting
Sheyne W — Google review
Loved to go here for a cappuccino or a spider on the hoter days on my time working around canowindra. Friendly people working here and Wi-Fi.
Adequate for a quick stop without hassling over township parking
A quirky gem in a lovely little town. It's basically an antiques and knick knacks shop, with interesting stuff not overpriced. It has a good little cafe doing decent coffee and simple food like toasties and cakes. Very helpful, friendly staff.
Stopped in on our way home from Bathurst last year. What an absolute treasure. Food was excellent, small menu done very well. The rest of the shop was an amazing treasure trove of kitchen, giftware and furniture.
Nice shop with great variety of kitchen gadgets and home decor items. Great that they do decaf and gluten free (just ask if they have gf bread) though a bit surprised when, after browsing the shop I offered to carry our drinks outside and was refused twice... not sure why. But strange and abrupt. Wouldn't say the service was with 5 stars today.
Make sure you have time to meander through this quaint shop/house. Full of fascinating and reasonably priced home wares. Good food, coffee and hot chocolate. Lovely staff. Very helpful.
One of the best coffees I've had. Toasty very good. Service also good and friendly staff. Will go there next time travelling through.
4.4
(114)
5.0
(18)
46/50 Ferguson St, Canowindra NSW 2804, Australia
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Age of Fishes Museum
Museum
Specialty Museums
Well worth a visit - great little museum run by friendly locals - fascinating displays of fish fossils that were initially unearthed by accident by a road construction worker.
Mark T — Google review
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!
4.6
(416)
4.5
(87)
129 Gaskill St, Canowindra NSW 2804, Australia
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Parkes Observatory
Observatory
Museums
Research institute
Observatories & Planetariums
If you’re even slightly interested in space, science, or history, Parkes Observatory is an absolute must-visit. Known affectionately as “The Dish,” this iconic radio telescope has played a major role in space exploration, including helping relay live television of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The site is incredibly well-maintained and offers a great balance between scientific significance and visitor-friendly facilities.
The Visitors Centre is informative and thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of engaging exhibits explaining how radio telescopes work and the important discoveries made here. There’s also a short documentary playing regularly that gives great historical context and makes you appreciate just how important this place is.
The outdoor area is just as impressive—standing under the towering 64-metre dish is truly awe-inspiring. You can get great photos and there’s plenty of signage explaining what you’re looking at. The staff and volunteers are knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about sharing the Observatory’s story.
The cafe on site, Dish Café, is also a lovely spot to relax with a coffee or meal while taking in the view of the telescope. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and the food is surprisingly good for a tourist spot—try the scones if you get a chance!
Overall, Parkes Observatory is a fascinating blend of science, history, and natural beauty. It’s well worth the drive and a great stop whether you’re traveling solo, with kids, or in a group. Highly recommended!
DaRcAssan Z — Google review
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.
4.7
(1825)
4.6
(993)
585 Telescope Rd, Parkes NSW 2870, Australia
7Jeff O — Google reviewRandy D — Google reviewChris W — Google reviewClaude P — Google reviewMeagan C — Google reviewAndrew N — Google reviewShane C — Google review•
Parkes Observatory
Observatory
Museums
Research institute
Observatories & Planetariums
If you’re even slightly interested in space, science, or history, Parkes Observatory is an absolute must-visit. Known affectionately as “The Dish,” this iconic radio telescope has played a major role in space exploration, including helping relay live television of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The site is incredibly well-maintained and offers a great balance between scientific significance and visitor-friendly facilities.
The Visitors Centre is informative and thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of engaging exhibits explaining how radio telescopes work and the important discoveries made here. There’s also a short documentary playing regularly that gives great historical context and makes you appreciate just how important this place is.
The outdoor area is just as impressive—standing under the towering 64-metre dish is truly awe-inspiring. You can get great photos and there’s plenty of signage explaining what you’re looking at. The staff and volunteers are knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about sharing the Observatory’s story.
The cafe on site, Dish Café, is also a lovely spot to relax with a coffee or meal while taking in the view of the telescope. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and the food is surprisingly good for a tourist spot—try the scones if you get a chance!
Overall, Parkes Observatory is a fascinating blend of science, history, and natural beauty. It’s well worth the drive and a great stop whether you’re traveling solo, with kids, or in a group. Highly recommended!
DaRcAssan Z — Google review
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.
4.7
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4.6
(993)
585 Telescope Rd, Parkes NSW 2870, Australia
8Lynne B — Google reviewKatherine H — Google reviewJamie R — Google reviewVictor R — Google reviewJanet F — Google reviewKierran M — Google reviewAndrew K — Google review•
Nangar National Park
National park
Nature & Parks
A beautiful spot for bushwalking and camping. We did the walking track from dripping rock to Nangar lookout, it was a challenge but well worth it. Took us about 3-4 hours from start to finish, however we didn't take many breaks along the way.
Great spot for a day trip or weekend away.
Stephanie C — Google review
Quiet camp by running water. Had problems finding walk tracks, all grassed over, so walked along the roads. Interesting old Orchard and sheds at Cassey farm.
4WD track to lookout Mt Nangar worth doing.
Beautiful national park, just beware that the roads are often fire trails, so some low vehicles need to go very slowly. It is absolutely gorgeous in spring, particularly after the rains, the green hills and wildflowers are unbelievable! It was very striking red dirt too, the Nangar Lookout walk is highly recommended, but I would also love to take advantage of the camping grounds and picnic areas too.
This is a great place to visit. It has some great views and lots of history and wildlife but the track to the top is quite rough. there are toilets at the campground and a few viewing platforms like the one at dripping rock
All in all i loved the place and would recommend camping there.
There is a video i made on my Youtube channel
Worth a visit. Such a beautiful part of Australia and well serviced by NSWNP. Easy access by car, nice walks and excellent campground and picnic area.
Lovely camp ground. Fire pits, drop loos but no water.
View at top was ok
Awesome place for camping and a lot of awesome walking track’s, cool waterfall to climb up. It’s 1 hours from Cowra
Interesting rock face, although it was very dry and hot when we were there... No dripping unfortunately. Worthwhile driving on (4wd only) to top of mountain for spectacular views
4.3
(51)
4.0
(6)
Dripping Rock Rd, Eugowra NSW 2806, Australia
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Windowrie Estate
Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Windowrie Estate is one of the prominent wineries in the region, recognized for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. This well-regarded establishment stands out among other top brands like Pig in the House, Rosnay Organic, Wallington Wines, Toms Waterhole Wines, and Kalari Wines. Windowrie Estate showcases a wide range of organic wines that have gained significant admiration from wine enthusiasts.
10Aidan — Google reviewScott S — Google reviewMsJuliebarry — Google reviewMichael C — Google reviewCheryl C — Google reviewLyne W — Google reviewNikki H — Google review•
Henry Parkes Centre
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Museums
Specialty Museums
Located on the Newell Highway in Parkes, the Henry Parkes Centre is a comprehensive tourism complex that houses four museums and a visitor information center. The first group of museums includes the Parkes Motor Museum, showcasing a diverse collection of well-preserved vehicles from different eras, and the Kings Castle Elvis Exhibit, featuring an extensive display of Elvis Presley memorabilia.
A great little stop over, greeted by a lovely lady filling us in on all the goings on related to the Elvis festival. Elvis rhino out the front and a new feature, a replica of Gracelands Gates. Stop in for a photo and see what's happening in Parkes and the surrounding area.
Michelle F — Google review
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.
4.5
(350)
4.3
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66-78 Peak Hill Rd, Parkes NSW 2870, Australia
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Memorial Hill Lookout
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Memorial park
Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Memorial Hill Lookout, located just a few blocks east of Parkes' CBD, offers stunning 360-degree views of the city and the surrounding farmlands of the Central West region. The lookout is crowned by a striking white memorial tower that serves as a prominent landmark in town. Visitors can also explore the World War II Bofurs anti-aircraft gun originally located at Bushmans Dam.
So very impressed at this site.
Quite simple but very moving and in a scenic vantage point that overlooks Parkes and surrounding districts.
This 33 meter high Shrine Of Remembrance is fitting to pay respects to all the locals who participated in conflict
Also is lit up at night which would be quite a sight to see under the night skies.
Good parking. And a walk which I didn’t do but looked interesting.
Angela B — Google review
What a great place for such a memorial...the views are fantastic.
Loved the surrounding gardens.
Great spot to drive up and see Parkes from a vantage point. The memorial was clean and well maintained. Plenty of parking and we also found it easy to park with our caravan. Mind you it was a weekday. Parkes is a great little town and to see it from another point of view was terrific. Definitely worth a stop. Would be great spot to come and sit of the grassed area and have lunch.
Lovely war memorial, but little views it is surrounded by trees. Walkway down but we didn't use them.
Lovely place to visit. Well maintained grounds and awesome views
Beautifully designed and maintained memorial. Definitely worth a visit and beautiful views for photos
You'll get to see a nice view of Parkes from above. :) You'll also see the airport runway as well
Great spot to check out the views of the town, beautiful surroundings garden.
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Forbes Cemetery
Cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Wow such a cool place! Got to see Ned Kelley's sister Kate Foster, and Captain Cook's great grand niece! It is a well organised and neat cemetery. I also found Richard J Barton's grave, who in 1870 found the largest gold nugget in Forbes weighing 8lbs (3.6kg).
Andrew B — Google review
Worth a visit. This is where Bushranger Ben Hall and leader of the Gardner-Hall Bushrangers is buried. It is also where Kate Forster, nee Kelly, sister of Ned Kelly is buried. An interest place to wander around.
Ben Halls grave is very well looked after
Nice old cemetery with history.
Pity that some knocked over headstones haven't been put back up.
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4.0
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The Bogan Way, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
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McFeeters Motor Museum
Museum
Specialty Museums
Purpose built car museum near the centre of Forbes. Space for a cafe and large gift shop. About 60 cars on display with some on the mezzanine level. Cars well presented with some period settings. Some motorcycles as well. Bill and Jan friendly. Reasonable prices.
Michael C — Google review
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.
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Forbes Visitor Information Centre
Tourist information center
Visitor Centers
Julie the staff member was extremely friendly and welcoming. There is a room which sells local produce and some souvenirs.
The Lachlan Vintage Village Cafe was fantastic, which is in the same building.
The scones were as big as a hamburger, with raspberry jam and fresh cream was only $6.90!!! Milkshakes were only $4.70!!
All the staff were friendly. It was very busy.
Toilets were clean, there is also a play area for the little ones. A few outdoor tables.
Silvia, Congratulations on your latest venture and we wish you well.
Will definitely recommend, and will return if in the area
Jilly B — Google review
Ladies were lovely and the place itself is really nice. Love the Ben Hall statue but I don’t think it looks much like him! There were a few good Ben Hall books for sale unfortunately I already have them. Would have given 5 stars but why is there no Ben Hall souvenirs to buy! Very disappointed. Only tea towels. Come on Forbes get some Ben Hall things to buy! I would have bought them!
Best Scones,,jam and real cream. Coffee amazing. Beautiful little Cafe in the information centre. The whole centre is worth a visit. Staff throughout amazing 👏 Thank you Forbes.
Very friendly and informative staff. Could spend a day with Robyn listening to her interesting and informative stories. Well done!
It's not often that VIC staff come out from behind the counter to assist a weary traveller and the information I received was excellent to boot.
Congratulations on your excellent standard of service and help.
Brian H. Late April 2025
Very knowledgeable staff, lovely cafe on site, great place to have a break while travelling
Excellent customer service big thumbs up 👍
The young lass in the centre has a great passion for Forbes. Very helpful. Beautiful town.
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4.5
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Lachlan Vintage Village, 46 Mary St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
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Wyalong Museum
History museum
Museums
Fantastic. Very informative. Clean. Helpful. Bus tour enjoyed morning tea there. Lots of interesting things to see.
Linda D — Google review
Walked in and was greeted by 2 grumpy old ladies and was immediately told off for bringing my camera as, I quote “PHOTOS ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN”
I politely asked why, the first old lady did some sort of eye rolling gesture while the second one went on a rant about people putting photos of the museum on their computers and facebook and that the museum doesn’t make money out of that.
I walked out at this point.
Photos online and endorsement from visitors to their friends = free promotion which = more visitors.
If the museum wants to make more money than perhaps they ought to start with a decent website containing info like opening hours, admission fees, etc… Then they should look at improving customer experience by replacing the Wicked Witches of the West-Wyalong with some friendly and sociable people.
Wyalong already hasn’t got much to offer, people don’t owe it to you to stop and come in.
Very well done, interesting exhibits, friendly volunteers. will return again as exhibits are changed quarterly
Well worth a visit and thats coming from a person that visits museums very infrequently
Great place to visit while have a break on a long trip.
Great displays attractively presented.
Very well prepared and clean.
not much detail about gold mining
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Exclusive Hot Glass
Glassware store
Shopping
Art gallery
Artist
Gift shop
Glass shop
A beautiful gallery full of amazing works. I knew the second we walked in my wife wasn’t leaving without parting with some hard earned.
Mark B — Google review
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.
4.7
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5.0
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64 Neeld St, Wyalong NSW 2671, Australia
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Holland Park Swim Centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Fun & Games
Sports Complexes
Wow! This place is fantasic for young kids, and the water slide keeps bigger kids occupied too! We will definitely be back!
Danielle G — Google review
Great kids had so much fun on the water slide entry price was good..I would pack lunch next time .food wasn't the best & a bit pricey...
Great spot for the family to cool down on a hot day, plenty of shade. Big Kids love the big slide and diving board. the little kids pool is safe and shaded, easy to watch and help toddlers go on the little slides and my nice and nephew loved it. The bathrooms are spacious plenty of room to get changed. The pool is also heated for the winter. The staff were also lovely and helpful with a few lifeguards keeping an eye on things.
Very nice place to visit. Our family had an amazing time on new years eve. Many thanks to the wonderful people that work there. We will be back again.... Best pool and picnic area I have come across.. Thank you for the experience
it was great good value we had 6 people al together and were able to swim for as long as we want, able to use the slide and get loads of lunch all for about $50 so that's pretty great value
Well maintained, easily accessible for handicapped people with a special parking space & a wheelchair ramp into the pool. Kids pool is great.
Amazing place! So much fun for the big kids and little kids. Exceeded every expectation! Lots of shade and very well equipped.
My children love going to the pool. It's clean and tidy and the staff are great.
4.4
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5.0
(10)
35 Kurrajong St, West Wyalong NSW 2671, Australia
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Weethalle Silo Art by Heesco Khosnaran
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Love checking out the Australian Silo Art Trail. We drove early morning from West Wyalong. Pretty cool art here. The old Train Station and Little Bank Museum are also good for a photo opportunity as is the old shop buildings across the road and lovely big old Pub on the corner. It's a shame that this little town seems to be joining other ghost towns which are becoming the norm of late in Australia.
Aussirose T — Google review
We took a trip out here from West Wyalong via Ungarie. Unless you are willing to drive a little bit you will miss these beautiful little towns with their unique features.
The silo art is truly remarkable. My husband said, you can't get more country than this! What I have been really impressed with is the cleanliness of these mural sites, with no graffiti in sight. A mark of respect in itself.
What wonderful surroundings, sites and amenities. Very friendly & helpful people.
My only disappointment is not knowing that ALL the amenities are Unisex, no option. Felt a bit uneasy having a shower in the block.
Amazing painting on silo . Plenty of caravan parking to pull off the road .
Beautiful. Some people are so talented.
Super cool artwork representing the Aussie outback work and life style in the middle of no where. Perfect to enlighten your day up on a long summer day. We came across so many silios and wish they all had artwork. They add a whole lot of meaning to the country life for a random visitor like me.
WOW !!! This is phenomenal !!!
Must be seen to be appreciated.
Heesco Krosnaran, an artist from Melbourne painted this. What an amazingly talented man. The detail is incredible. It's the essence of Australian outback. We saw people that had pulled up in motor homes and caravans and had put their deck chairs out to admire it while having their lunch. We stayed a while also to take in its beauty and to discuss it with other fellow travellers.
A wonderful experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You really do have to love these amazing silos and the artists who paint them. Beauty in place of drab, and these were a gorgeous example of a great artist
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Evonne Goolagong Big Tennis Racquet
Sights & Landmarks
Monuments & Statues
A cool looking big thing and tribute to Evonne Goolagong our Australian Tennis star who grew up here. The park is also good for a picnic and do drop into the Commercial Hotel across the road to taste Barellan's own beer. Well worth a stop.
Aussirose T — Google review
This is a great monument to a fantastic sportswoman who reached a lot of people by her amazing story and achievements.
It's a nice little town very friendly
Barellen is a friendly little town that comes alive on the NSW long weekend in October. Well worth a visit
Cute little park to rest, nice quiet small town
It's worth a photo 📸 shot, quiet town, not much happening
A nice slice of Australian history with a fantastic tennis player.
Drove through and back on two separate days. Marvellous what a difference a day makes.
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4.5
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74-76 Yapunyah St, Barellan NSW 2665, Australia
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Hermit's Cave
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
A hiking trail with views leads to this shelter inhabited from the late 1920s to1952 by a recluse.
Fantastic historic site with fascinating stories. Could do with some TLC maintenance but is a beautiful and moving moderately difficult walk. Walking shoes recommended. Great at sunrise. Plenty of parking.
Graham R — Google review
Definitely worth a visit if rocks, caves and views are your thing! I enjoyed it because the paths are Not manicured- adds to the adventure. Medium fitness and sturdy shoes recommended. Enjoy.
Easy free parking. Not disabled friendly. No toilets. You should be mildly fit as they are some stairs to climb, but you can take your time. Take a photo of the map on the sign because not much else is marked clearly on the trail except a few numbers, which I couldn't see correlated with anything on the sign. Some of the brush is growing over the pathway in areas. Seems this is a popular spot as there are countless tracks trekking through it all and sometimes you have to guess which pathway you should be taking. Little to no signage and what signs are there are faded or stripped, so it's a bit of a guessing game. But if you like a bit of free roaming and making it up along the way, this is for you. It's not too difficult and the views are really great. Take a camera, you'll want to share your photos of the experience later with family and friends.
Am amazing story of survival and making the most of a situation. Also a lovely walk worth views on Griffith
I came here just for the cave and the view. I know nothing about the story before knowing this place.
It’s a long way to be there. However, there is no enough sign. They should put more sign and explanation l, making the visit more worthy.
Good scenic look out over the town.
Interesting cave along a walking track. The track itself is moderately difficult with some steep rocky steps leading from the lookout to the caves.
The caves themselves were the size if small rooms, but there is not much in there now.
It is amazing to think of what he did, how he lived and to think he was interned during the war. The terracing is well worth a visit.
Had a short visit there, didn’t get much chance to explore all the caves but overall was nice and interesting. The view from the lookout was beautiful.
4.1
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4.0
(89)
Scenic Dr, Griffith NSW 2680, Australia
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Griffith Pioneer Park Museum
Local history museum
Museums
City history museum displaying historic buildings & machinery, plus wine & Italian exhibitions.
I've been to quite a few pioneer villages around Australia and this has to be one of the best. As usual its mostly looked after by loving volunteers but this one is superior with around 50 carefully reconstructed and fitted out buildings. Even has a train station. The staff are absolutly lovely and the museum sections are so informative. High calibre exhibits and very good and very interesting local history information. Our visit prompted us to emediatly find a local italian grocer to grab local authentic italian pasta and wine which we thouroughly enjoyed that evening :0)
Garry H — Google review
Amazing village put together for the public to see what life was like in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Plenty of old farm machinery, some stationary, and some in working condition. It's probably the best collection of stationary engines I've seen.
If you're in the area on Easter Friday, there are kids' rides and food available on site.
The most well cared for historical collection, telling a story of the area and the first settlers into this farming district. Very clean, organised and methodically laid out.
Run by wonderful volunteers, Wendy was super friendly and knowledgeable. Massive location with a fantastic museum collection of traditional buildings, machinery, and historical pieces resembling daily life in Griffith's early days of settlement. The village cat is a sweetheart. I love all the environmental work they've done, planting trees and gardens. Awesome birdlife. Great picnic areas. Toilets very clean and tidy. Heaps of shaded parking. Definitely worth a visit
Free parking. Toilets. Disable friendly, though most pathways are dirt and small rocks and uneven ground. Safe and friendly for children with a small playground available. I went on a school week day, it was on the quiet side and gave me plenty of space to explore. The staff are friendly and you are given a map to navigate. Most if not all buildings are signed so you know what you are looking at. Be sure to schedule at least an hour, I took almost two, but I did go into every building and read, lots! There are videos, photos and displays in most of the buildings. Some buildings are air conditioned, but mostly all buildings and pathways are exposed to the temperature of the day you go. Wouldn't recommend going on a rainy day. Pack a lunch, sun block and take water off you really want to take your time and experience what this museum has to offer. I have not uploaded any photos, it's all things old, if you like that, then you'll like visiting here!
Great place for a day out.
I highly recommend the train tour, which goes through a history of Griffith. The guide was very entertaining and informative.
I recommend about 2 hours would be enough to thoroughly enjoy the museum.
The Italian Museum within the museum is quite interesting as well.
What an amazing place to visit. So interesting. Well laid out. The volunteer ladies at reception were lovely and very informative. Plenty of places to sit and clean amenities. Highly recommend going to it.
Great Museum , well worth a visit
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4.5
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40 Remembrance Dr, Griffith NSW 2680, Australia
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Griffith Tourism Hub
Tourist information center
Visitor center
Exceptionally Helpful and Friendly Service!
We had a wonderful experience at the local information hub during our visit. A lovely lady (Karen)working there went out of her way to help us plan our day in the city. She was incredibly knowledgeable about all the local attractions, restaurants options, and even recommended a few hidden gems that we wouldn’t have found on our own.
She gave us maps, and suggestions for great places to eat nearby. Her friendly attitude and genuine willingness to help made us feel very welcome. It's clear she enjoys what she does and takes pride in assisting visitors.
This kind of personalized service really makes a difference when you're new to a city. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in town — especially if you’re lucky enough to be helped by her!
Sha M — Google review
Don't go near this place! Griffith Council is running a racket where parking rangers linger nearby, and if you happen to drive across the large bus stop zone while entering Jondaryan Ave from the parking area, they photograph your car and fine you for allegedly "parking" at a bus stop. Easy revenue raising exercise, at the expense of visitors to Griffith.
A great place for information about the area with friendly and helpful staff. There are displays and videos to see. You can also purchase souvenirs here. Check out the plane on a stick next door in the car park.
Didn't get to see much of the town unfortunately, however the people were friendly and put on a great display for Spring Fest.
Caravan parking,toilets, helpful staff,free oranges today🍊🍊🍊👍👍🍅🍇🍒🍑
great customer service. good parking.
Best tourist centre be in in years. The staff were very helpfull
Souch history all in one place. Excellent grounds and friendly staff.
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4.5
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1 Jondaryan Ave, Griffith NSW 2680, Australia
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Lachlan River Swing Bridge
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
The bridge gives you access to the Lachlan River Walking Trail. You can certainly feel this bridge move as you walk over it.
What a great place to take the dog for a walk, plenty of interpretive signs on the 1200m walking trail once over the bridge.
The bird life was amazing, so many Galahs, a Heron, Kingfisher.
The ground was soft due to the amount of rain but not too bad. Totally surrounded by the river so it could easily flood.
Paul S — Google review
Lachlan river camping spot ,just near the bridge ,not on google review, but a great camping spot✅️beautiful sunset 🥰
Stayed at the caravan park over night then visited the swing bridge next morning. Beatiltiful, I'll tet th pictures tell the story.
It’s a small suspension bridge over the Lachlan River. If you like small suspension bridges, then this will be right up your alley.
Nice spot for a sit and eat. The walking track was closed, probably because the river us rising. Close to toilets and good parking.
Good view of river, dirty water from flood run off, otherwise enjoyable.
This might be a small suspension bridge but combined with the short walking trail (1200m) this is a lovely thing to include while in Hillston.
Great place to stop and visit and wonder the trail.
Then grab a feed at The Shed
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4.5
(4)
Hillston NSW 2675, Australia
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McWilliam's Wines Griffith
Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
So much has changed since I went here for a school excursion back in the 1970s
Tanya V — Google review
Good wine for cooking.
2.5
(4)
4.5
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Jack McWilliams Rd, Hanwood NSW 2680, Australia
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Dunera Museum at Hay Railway Station
Museum
History Museums
Important small museum about an interesting and a bit disturbing episode during the II World War when approximately 2000 Jewish men who had left Germany for obvious reasons were deported from Britain to a camp in Hay, Australia, in 1940. The reason was their German citizenship. Men were treated well but it still important to remember this place. The names of all men who were held here are shown on the screen.
Terhi T — Google review
The Station Building is beautiful and worth seeing. Doesn't seem like the building is open to the public to explore. Maybe on a weekend only?
The museum located in 2 rail carts was not what we were expecting.
The museum has an abundance of informative history to read, but minimal artefact displays. Most of the information is available online, which we had already read on the road.
For a young family, I do not recommend. It was described as "boring." Although in-laws (60's) concur.
If I was reviewing just the Station Building, it would get 5 stars itself.
Hugely interesting display in two ex-NSWR railway carriages, all about the internees in and around the Hay district. Entry is by donation, and usually unattended.
Unfortunately for the railway enthusiast there is little to see apart from the station itself (a magnificent example of John Whitton’s architectural style), plus three carriages (one derelict). The solitary water tank stands forlornly in the once busy yard.
The privately owned station master’s house has been lovingly restored.
It’s worth the visit.
This was very informative of the internees of World War 11 here in Hay. I did not realise they had them here in Australia. Well worth the visit. Yes, pity the Station wasn't open either.
🚂 A Journey Through Time in Hay
This was my second visit to the Hay Railway Museum in a decade. A true slice of history, the museum showcases the rich heritage of Australia’s railway era. Best of all, it’s free to explore, making it a meaningful and accessible stop for history buffs and curious wanderers alike.
Well displayed bit of history about the internment camp/s in Hay during WW2! A must see if coming to Hay. You'll need a good hour or more to read the stories and to see the history of what went on in these camps!!
The train carriages are wheelchair accessible, the inside of the carriages are a bit tight but we managed to get my wife's wheelchair around!
Fantastic, at $5 a head to go in and visit the museum on a self-guided tour, you can enjoy the history of the prisoner of war camps of Hay at your own pace. The train station and platform is a gorgeous architectural building and the tour will expand your knowledge on the POW process during WW2 and timeline of Hay. In the background you can see the show grounds which also played the part of the camps where POWS were housed . Its beautifully set up and the Dunera museum is just one of the many historic sites you can visit in Hay. It may be a small town and looks like a blink and miss it town, but this little town has a lot of hidden gems in it. visit the information centre and go on a journey into the past and present of Hay.
The museum is accessible by wheelchair and wheelie walkers as there is a ramp onto the train carts.
I don't recall seeing toilets on the premises.
The place was closed despite the sign saying open 7 days, but some train carriages were orn.
4.2
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4.0
(73)
421 Murray St, Hay NSW 2711, Australia
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Pennicott Weir Lawyers - Hay Office
Law firm
Museums
Specialty Museums
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Bishop's Lodge Historic House
Museums
Historical landmark
Historical place museum
History Museums
This house has a very unique building method and it cost so much to build back in the day
Leo L — Google review
Absolutely worth a visit. The Bishop's Lodge Historic House is a beautiful classic building. Historical plaques, interactive exhibits and photos give you a real sense of life inside this classic house.
Paid at entry box found facility not open even when the information timetable stated opening times. Wandered about the garden and verandah for 15 minutes, try entry which was locked, call bell no answer. Phoned tourism, waited another 20 minutes in very cold weather, no one came, we left quite disappointed.
We were a bit disappointed with the lodge and also the state of the gardens
Extremely poor service. Bloody cold morning standing outside waiting for them to open. It was 10.30 Saturday morning. The sign said they open 9.00 am. We pressed the call button and waited. At 10.42 we phoned and were told to wait as someone was coming. 11.05 we left. We were there on a cold morning for 1/2 hour waiting before we left. Customer service zero. Did they show any interest NO. If it was to cold for them to move then they should say so and not leave people waiting. I wish I could give a negative score on this. My thoughts, go spend your time and money somewhere else. Jim
Big house with many doors. You enter the main house by pressing a video doorbell, where you receive a person on the other end who takes your payment. The house was designed to keep the occupants cool during the warmer months.
Very nice old home, with wonderful gardens out the backyard. $5 per person cash to view inside the home.
Interesting local history. Rose garden will look great in spring and summer
4.2
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4.5
(45)
363 Moama St, Hay South NSW 2711, Australia
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Shear Outback
Museums
Specialty Museums
Really enjoyable experience. The shearing demo was top. Jack was an excellent demonstrator and told us all about shearing and shearer life.
Nic F — Google review
What a fabulous place to visit and see. My hubby has been a shearer but amazed at all the hand pieces used in the industry over the years. Jack and Sandra very nice to chat with, a credit to everyone involved in having this in Hay NSW. Well done 👏 👍👌🍺 J & N
Fantastic attraction. Very informative. Some hands on activity stations as well as lots of things to look at, watch, smell, listen to and learn about. Sheep shearing demonstration at 10:30am was fantastic .
Great place to visit. Very informative with the highlights being the shearing demonstration and lunch at the cafe.
This is a real tribute to all those shearers from years past, Well worth the stop. The exhibition hall was brilliant and the live demo by Jack was great and the stories were brilliant. Thanks Jack and to all the volunteers. Well done.
I didn't even know this museum dedicated to our sheep shearing history existed, yet I am so glad a local recommended it. So much history regarding the shearing industry is presented in an entertaining and informative way. The staff were very friendly and were happy to give us suggestions on other local places worth a visit. I learned so much about our wool industry and was entertained the whole time.
Good stop at Hay. Friendly staff and a good cuppa and sandwich for lunch.
Great place to explore. Has Cafe, shearing demos, museum plus hall of fame register and display. Staff are friendly and helpful. Museum has some interesting memorabilia. There is also a shearing shed and a sheep pen maze.
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Balranald Discovery Centre
Tourist information center
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
History Museums
Visitor Centers
The premises has a visitor information center and a discovery museum where historical remains and artefacts have been saved. There are interactive visual guides telling the tales of the initial days of town existence. Also, in the same vicinity is a skate park, a public toilet, filter water tap, a cafe, old wintong school building, an old prison, little playground for kids. Its a nicely maintained facility by the council with mowed lawns and beautiful flowers. You will also find some old machinery on-site.
Divesh M — Google review
Friendly staff. Lots of interesting items for purchase. Cafe on site and an interpretative centre with displays and videos, info on the area history and the Southern Bell Frog. Worth a visit
Toilets and free showers ( please put a donation in the box) go visitor Center, jumping off Place for Mungo NP get latest road updates, note book the camping and tours at National parks before you go in and take fuel, food and drinking water. We booked, but camp site was full when we arrived….
Awesome place to stop. Have been multiple times over the years. Showers, clean toilets, and a cafe with good food options and the best country coffee I’ve had!
The grounds are a nice place to sit and have lunch. Can’t explain it, but there’s a magic here.
Great spot for a quick stop, sadly the coffee shop was closed. Great caravan parking, clean toilet and shower 24 hr stop with donation. Great kids playground
Helpful staff, excellent cafe next door.
Site has 24hr RV stay and potable water to fill tanks.
The public toilets have a nice clean free shower! Was about to 5 ⭐️ and then there was no toilet paper in the cubicle 😭😭😭
Great facilities including showers and a cafe. Information centre has good knowledge of the area and is very helpful.
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4.5
(93)
83 Market St, Balranald NSW 2715, Australia
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Mungo National Park Tours - Outback Geo Adventures
Tour operator
Tours
Bus tour agency
Tour agency
Private Tours
Love our sunset tour with German! He made lots of stops along the way, provided ample info, and brought lots of beverages and snacks! Such a gorgeous place to be and appreciated having such an experienced guide, especially driving at dusk with all the animals! He def loves animals and is passionate about what he does.
Emma L — Google review
Amazing guide and great knowledge about the animals and area. Supplied lunch was perfect.
Highly recommend
Has a great tour to Mungo National Park with German yesterday with a lovely couple also from Queensland, we had a wonderful day, German is a fantastic guide and happy to share information and experiences along the way. Lunch was yum and loved dessert 🍨. Saw a variety of wildlife and gave way to several lizards crossing the road, Walls of China are amazing, will definitely be back to explore some more. Thanks German and yes I now proudly have a "I Brake for Wildlife" sticker on my van. 😊🐑🦜🦘
Our Tour guide stopped for all wildlife and we were able to see blue tongue, stumpy tail, eastern bearded dragons and lizards. We saw hawks and wedge tailed eagles, white fronted chats, major Mitchell cockatoos, a kingfisher, emus and kangaroos. We know how rare much of our wildlife is and we felt so lucky that our tour guide, Herman, has eagle eyes and a love of wildlife. And then we saw and explored the Wall of China. Brilliant tour.
Herman was a fantastic guide, friendly and a very experienced driver. The food provided was delicious, plentiful and fresh. Thank you for a fantastic tour!
Really really worth it. We took the Sunset tour in summer. It was simply Magical. German is a very friendly tour guide. The evening cuppa and food was good too. Overall Amazing !!!
Fantastic experience and top notch guide service from German. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
He kept us in the loop throughout the process as our tour was almost cancelled due to bad weather. We ended up going and was treated to the most beautiful view of Walls of China (German likes to call it his office :p).
We are very happy with the whole experience and would highly recommend Outback Geo Adventures for anyone who would like to visit Mungo National Park, particularly the Walls of China.
Fabulous day out with German (pronounced Herman). He made a long drive short with regular stops to peel back the layers of the outback and show us the diversity in plant and animal life in Mungo National Park. Walking on the dunes was a special experience under the massive skies and continually changing cloud formations. Awesome! And lunch was good too.
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5.0
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126 Ballandella St, Balranald NSW 2715, Australia
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