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In 2018 the Weekend Australian
REST RELAX AND PLAY make it a Coleambally Day
Meet the people along the Kidman
Bruce Dalgleish
Stop in and meet Bruce Dalgleish at his Yarrow Park farm near Coleambally. Bruce runs 38ha of irrigated olive trees and grape vines and produces small batches of extra virgin olive oil and table wine. Yarrow Park cellar door is open on weekends and mid-week by appointment. Be sure to arrange a visit and experience this unique cellar door. Try the varietal oils, Leccino, Coratina, Picual and Arbequina – or make your own olive oil blend!
A warm welcome awaits in Coleambally. The town was established in 1968 to service the Coleambally Irrigation Area. Today it is a young and thriving community with Central School providing k12 education, a Catholic Primary School, exceptional aged-care at Cypress View Lodge, and a modern industrial estate servicing agriculture across the Murrumbidgee Council area. Birdlife abounds around the township. Each street bears the name of local species including the rare brolga and bittern. From barley used for Crown Lager, to cotton rice, popcorn and solar farming Coleambally, is a highly productive area feeding New South Wales and beyond. Relax in Brolga Place retail precinct. Central information boards explain diverse irrigated production. Take a stroll along walking tracks. View the unusual ‘wineglass’ water tower. Rest up in an RV Friendly Town with a great pub, a
REST RELAX AND PLAY experience a Darlington Point stay
“Driving through the region, you are flanked by citrus groves as far as the eye can see, vineyards stretching to the horizon and small brown mountains of harvested almonds. Welcome to the Riverina - the best-kept foodie secret in Australia” Lindy Alexander,
Delicious Magazine May 2018.
Community Club and cafes where the coffee is as inviting as the people. Stay in motel, caravan park or free camping accommodation.
Darlington Point on the Murrumbidgee River is a nature-based haven for
travellers along the Kidman Way. Situated 3km north of the Kidman
Way/Sturt Highway intersection, and 30km south of Griffith, it is the perfect place for lazy days of fishing, boating, walking and touring.
The Murrumbidgee River, Wilbriggie State Forest and areas of sheer natural
beauty offer majestic river redgums and flowing water access.
Rest and browse giftware, grab a coffee, pasta or pizza. The Post Office and IGA are opposite the iconic Punt Hotel. Pick up hand-smoked meats at an authentic country butchery. The general store is multi-purpose from fuel to NRMA and a newsagency. Pharmacy and medical facilities offer travellers access to services. The
Darlington Point Sports Club provides meals, bar, gaming, accommodation and a range of sporting options. The Riverside Caravan Park, free camping, and accommodation in Darlington Point make it a great place to stay as you travel the Kidman Way.