What's On Southern Riverina magazine - AUTUMN 2021

N O s ’ t a h W Southern Riverina

Autumn 2021

Photo courtesy Hay Shire.

T I S I V O T & WHERE

• Deniliquin • Blighty • Booroorban • Conargo • Mayrung • Pretty Pine • Wanganella • Barham • Mathoura • Moama • Moulamein • Murray Downs • Tooleybuc • Wakool • Bunnaloo • Goodnight • Koraleigh • Womboota • Finley • Berrigan • Tocumwal • Barooga • Jerilderie • Coleambally • Darlington Point • Lockhart • The Rock • Yerong Creek • Pleasant Hills • Milbrulong • Hay • Booligal • Maude • One Tree Village • Corowa • Boree Creek • Howlong • Morundah • Mulwala • Oaklands • Rand • Urana What’s On Autumn 2021 1

Calendar of

CONTENTS

EVENTS

Deni fest...................................3 art at easter............................5 hold onto your hats................. 7 autumn camping....................... 9 paddock to table..................... 11 birdwatcher’s paradise..........13 your pics................................15 the big tree at moulamein...... 17 moama lights......................... 17 top 10 museums............... 18-19 southern riverina street art map....................................20-21

DO IT IN DENI STREET BAZAAR

J MILLA FREE LIVE CONCERT

FINLEY RODEO

Saturday, 6 March, Cressy & Napier Streets (CBD), Deniliquin, 9am - 12pm

Friday, 19 March, Outdoor Ampitheatre George St (next to Peppin Heritage Centre, 6pm

Sunday, 4 April, Finley Showgrounds, from 5.30pm Read more pages 7 and 32.

Saturday, 6 March, Memorial Park

SRVMC SHOW N SHINE

DENILIQUIN SHOW HORSE EVENTS

Sunday, 21 March, Finley Showground & Sporting Complex, 7am

MATHOURA’S ANNUAL MURRAY RIVER DUCK RACE

DENILIQUIN SHOW

Sunday, 7 March, Memorial Park

north of the murray............... 25

DENILIQUIN’S TOWN GARAGE SALE

playground on the plains....... 27

Saturday, 6 March - Sunday, 7 March

booligal sheep races.............. 29

DENI PLAY ON THE PLAINS CONCERT

lost trades at jindera...........31 urana metal sculptor............ 39 country charm in berrigan shire......................................35 sporting entertainment......... 39 stay and play… playgrounds guide......................................38 explore the murrumbidgee trails..................................... 39 stay and play… accommodation guide...................................... 40 southern riverina touring routes.................................... 41 visitor info............................ 41

Sunday, 7 March, Ute Muster Site, Deniliquin

DENILIQUIN UTE MUSTER HQ/ MUSEUM/RETAIL STORE OFFICIAL OPENING Sunday, 7 March, Ute Muster Site, Deniliquin Read more page 19.

DENILIQUIN AUTUMN CLASSIC Saturday, 6 March - Sunday, 7 March, Deniliquin Golf Club

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BRUNCH

HAY EVENING MARKETS AND HAYLUMNINART Thursday, 1 April, Witcombe Place, Lachlan St, Hay Read more page 26.

ROTARY EASTER ART SHOW Thursday, 1 April - Monday, 5 April, Multi Arts Hall, Deniliquin Read more pages 3, 5 and 6.

ARTOUT ARTISAN AND VINTAGE MARKET Saturday, 3 April, Waring Gardens, Deniliquin, 8.30am - 1pm Read more pages 3, 5 and 6.

NAPONDA FARMER’S MARKET Saturday, 3 April, 226 Cressy Street, Deniliquin, 8.30am - 1pm Read more page 10 and 11.

The Crossing Cafe, George St, Deniliquin, 10am

southern riverina tracks & trails.....................................43

SHEAR OUTBACK WORKING DOG TRIALS

FINLEY AUTUMN CUP

Saturday, April 3, Shear Outback, Hay Read more pages

On the cover Picnic on the Plains, Hay NSW. Surrounded by the iconic Hay Plains and at the centre of The Long Paddock Touring Route, you will be amazed at the history and culture that Hay is renowned for.

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SHAG GREGORY MEMORIAL POKER RUN Saturday, 13 March, Hay Services Club, 8.30am Read more page 26.

GRAPHIC DESIGN/ SOCIAL MEDIA

Sunday, 4 April, 8 Gilmore Street, Yarrawonga

DENILIQUIN LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY MARKET Monday, 5 April, Waring Gardens, Deniliquin, 8.30am - 1pm Read more pages 3 and 11.

DENILIQUIN LAWN TENNIS CLUB EASTER TENNIS TOURNAMENT Saturday, 6 March - Sunday, 7 March, Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club, Charlotte Street, Deniliquin Read more page 37.

BOOLIGAL SHEEP RACES MOAMA LIGHTS FESTIVAL 8-22 May, Horseshoe Lagoon, Moama Read more page 17.

DENILIQUIN RODEO Saturday, 3 April, Racecourse Road, Deniliquin, 4pm till late Read more pages 3, 6 and 7.

MATHOURA EASTER FAIR Saturday, 3 April, Mathoura, 9am-1pm

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YARRAWONGA MULWALA ROTARY CLUB SPECIAL EASTER MARKET

Saturday, 10 April, place? from 11am Read more pages 26, 28 and 29.

where to find… our facilities guide................................ 42-43

Saturday, 13 March, Berrigan Race Club, from 11am

Sunday, 4 April, Picnic Point, Mathoura, 12pm

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DENI FEST Deniliquin and district comes alive at Easter with a vast array of events and experiences which make up a larger Deni Fest.

A festival of art and culture, the celebrations begin on April 1 and continue on GooD Friday and Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Running all weekend is the Rotary Easter Art Show, with artwork from regional artists showcased in the Multi Arts Centre in Deniliquin’s CBD. Read more on page 5.

Edward River Council proudly partners with local community groups for Deni Fest each year, and spokesperson Tiffany Carroll said it will be a weekend to remember.

Arts, crafts and culture is also a main focus of other events on Easter, Saturday, April 3, including the ArtOut Artisan and Vintage Market.

“Deni Fest is such a great weekend to showcase our wonderful town and surrounding villages — from the open air markets to the vibrant street stalls, exhibitions at The Peppin Heritage Centre, the rodeo and simply enjoying our country hospitality,” Ms Carroll said.

A unique selection of local wares, including art, illustrations, and detailed sculptures, will grace the rolling greens of Waring Gardens, also in Deniliquin’s CBD. Read more on page 5.

On that Saturday evening the action moves to the Deniliquin Rodeo Grounds on Racecourse Rd, for the thrills and spills of the annual twilight rodeo.

A food truck and live music will also be there to keep the munchies away. Read more on page 7.

Back in the Deniliquin Waring Gardens on Easter Monday, the Lions Club Community Garden will offer up more food, stalls and music.

“This annual event welcomes visitors from across Australia and is an important weekend for local businesses.

“We welcome all visitors and hope they will enjoy our magnificent river, the Murray Valley National Park and our famed local pubs.

“Our team of volunteers at the Visitor Information Centre are on hand with plenty of local tips and only too happy to reveal some of our lesser known attractions.”

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Whats On at Deni RSL...

BISTRO 12pm-2pm Open from 6pm Dine in or Takeaway Members discounts apply

Find our menus at www.denirsl.com

RHINOS CRICKET CLUB RAFFLE

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday

COURTESY BUS

Tickets on sale from 6pm in front foyer.

1st draw at 7pm.

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Every Wednesday. Raffle drawn at 7pm.

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Cash Prizes Vouchers and meat trays

Tickets on sale from 6pm.

Or buy online at https://www.mryum.com/deniliquin Friday from 12-6pm. Drawn 7pm.

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98-102 End St, Deniliquin 03 5881 2810 www.fitnowdeni.com

Phone: (03) 5881 1455 Fax: (03) 5881 4147 denirsl@denirsl.com

IS GAMBLING A PROBLEM FOR YOU? G-line (NSW) Is a confidential, anonymous and free counselling Service.

FREECALL 1800 633 635. Deniliquin RSL supports responsible service of alcohol.

ART AT EASTER Deniliquin is a destination for the arts and craft lovers at Easter. The four-day Rotary Easter Art Show is complemented by a one-day ArtOut market on Easter Saturday, and both are held in the heart of the Deniliquin CBD. An exquisite burst of talent from the local area and further afield can be viewed when the Rotary Easter Art Show opens at noon on Thursday, April 1.

Edward River Art Society partners with Deniliquin Rotary to put on the event, and proceeds are then spent on community projects.

ERAS member Jan Harris said as one of the first events of the Easter long weekend, it leads in to Deni Fest nicely.

“Art is visually stimulating and relaxing to your mind. You can find paintings which speak to you, as an individual.

“If you’re new to the art world, on Easter Sunday expert Henry Gillespie will walk patrons through the show to focus on the merit of the artistic pieces.”

Prizes are awarded in 10 categories — portraits and people; abstract, symbolic imagery in any medium; waterscapes, seas, rivers, lakes and more; landscapes; still life; fauna; miniature and small paintings; sculpture; colour photography; and black and white photography. There is also an award specifically for local artists, as well as three acquisitive prizes.

The Rotary Easter Art Show is held in the Deniliquin Multi Arts Centre, in the Deniliquin Waring Gardens at the corner of Cressy and Edwardes streets.

The gardens surrounding the Multi Arts Centre will swell with more artists and artisans on Easter Saturday for the ArtOut market from 9am to 1pm.

ArtOut isn’t your typical arts exhibition — it’s a bustling, lively market with a bright, creative atmosphere. Local craftspeople, artists, foodies, sculptors, and other artisans gather to push a huge variety of exciting wares.

Fashionable and unique vintage clothing, gourmet produce, and an intense selection of sculpture, art, and photography to suit perusers of every taste will crowd the generous park. Live music and buskers will add to the atmosphere.

Market coordinator Jane Frazer said ArtOut is also an opportunity to encourage sustainability.

“ArtOut is a makers’ market for artisans as well as a vintage market, run by the Edward River Sustainability Group and supported by Edward River Council,” she said.

“We aim to promote local, handmade, upcycled and unique wares, in the spirit of positive regional living.

“ArtOut is an opportunity for makers, creators, artists, and artisans to exhibit and sell their work from gazebos in an open-air market-style event.

“It is also an opportunity for the customers to ‘meet the maker’ in a relaxed atmosphere.

“And it all works within our goal to be an artistic destination.”

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Easter weekend 2021 Thursday 1 April

ArtOut Artisan and Vintage Market

Rotary Easter Art Show Showcasing the region’s best artists, including sculptures and an opportunity to pick up some amazing art work.

Maker’s market featuring handmade upcycled unique wares, including art work sculptures illustrations and live music all in the spirit of positive regional living.

Opening Thursday 6.30pm – 8.30pm Exhibition open all weekend Multi Arts Centre

Saturday 8.30am - 1pm Waring Gardens

Find details of every event on Facebook @denifest ALL WEEKEND • Rotary Easter Art Show at Multi Arts Centre • Dawn Macdonald Art Exhibition at Peppin Heritage Centre • Easter Tennis Tournament at Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club

Saturday 3 April

Naponda Farmer’s Market Enjoy a selection of makers, bakers and creator stalls, offering an eclectic range of home and hand-produced products.

Monday 5 April Lions Club Community Market Market stalls, food and music.

Monday 8.30am - 1.00pm Waring Gardens

Saturday 8.30am - 1pm 226 Cressy Street

Deniliquin Rodeo An action packed evening for the whole family, with live music, food trucks and lots of thrills and spills!

Saturday 4pm til late Racecourse Road

McPhee Rodeo Bucking Stock.

ANNUAL DENILIQUIN

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Easter Saturday – April 3, 2021

Rodeo Grounds, Old Racecourse Rd. The 2021 Deniliquin Twilight Rodeo promises to be an action packed evening, sure to excite the whole family.

LIVE MUSIC commences at 3pm and the RODEO ACTION starts at 4pm with the who’s who of the rodeo circuit competing for Pro Rodeo championship points.

The twilight programme includes the feature event OPEN SADDLE BRONC RIDE, the ever popular BULL RIDE, local PUB STEER RIDE CHALLENGE, LADIES BARREL RACE, STEER WRESTLING, JUNIOR EVENTS and more.

The Race Entertainment TRICK RIDERS will also appear during the rodeo adding even more excitement.

TRADE and FOOD STALLS also operating.

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HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS You’re sure to have a bucking good time in the Southern Riverina this Easter, with the Deniliquin and Finley rodeos being held the same weekend.

Cowboys and cowgirls will first saddle up at Deniliquin on Easter Saturday, April 3 and then they’ll wow the crowds at Finley the next day.

The bucking spectacular is a definite highlight of Deni Fest, with a diverse range of events sure to impress every member of the family.

Finley’s Rodeo is traditionally hosted by Finley

Both twilight events are included in the Australian Pro Rodeo Association circuit, with points up for grabs for the weekend’s top performers.

The gates at the Deniliquin Rodeo Grounds on Racecourse Rd will open from 4pm on Easter Saturday.

New Year period.

Each will exhibit fast paced, rough stock rides which are sure to include thrills and spills.

“We’ve got the wildest bulls in all of Australia coming from the McPhee rodeo company,” he said.

In addition to the crowd favourite bull ride, there will be saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, rope and tie and barrel racing events.

“They are the best of the best, and they come all the way from the back blocks of Queensland and Caboolture to try and kill the cowboys.

At Deniliquin, Deniliquin Rodeo president Greg Rourke said a highlight will be the trick riders.

“It’s the first big rodeo we’ve had in a good few years (in Deni), so everybody’s keen. There will be kids as young as eight and 10 riding bareback.”

“Our trick riders are coming up from the north, and include both male and female riders,” he said.

“They run around the arena full noise, and then do jumps and twists, and even hang upside down.

“It’s always exciting horsemanship.”

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There will also be children’s entertainment, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Free camping, showers, toilets, and a courtesy bus to and from Deniliquin only sweetens the deal, making it easy for enthusiasts to enjoy the festivities at their own pace.

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Apex in January, but was moved to Easter this year because of the COVID-19 rules in place over the Apex president Andrew Stephan said since last year’s January rodeo, a lot of work has been completed at the Finley Rodeo Grounds in Tongs St. The new lighting in particular will enhance the twilight rodeo experience, with the gates open from 4.30pm.

“We have competitors coming from everywhere and everyone’s keen to catch up,” he said.

“Like many around here, I grew up around rodeos, and I’m excited to a get another generation excited about it.

“It’s a chance to support local, and take part in a great family event.”

GOLFER’S PARADISE

Deniliquin Golf Club is on the edge of Murray Valley Regional Park, but just a stone’s throw from the centre of town. With 18 carefully manicured fairways meandering around the waterways and forests it is one of Australia’s most natural and beautiful golf settings.

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Ring the pro shop on (03) 5881 3333 and to discuss your playing time (you can usually get a game that same day)

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Meat raffles – Ticket sales from 6pm. Draws start 7.30pm Meals available – Bookings preferred on (03) 5881 1325

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Autumn

CAMPING Photo courtesy Destination NSW

It’s autumn. The weather is getting cooler, but it’s not too cold that you can’t still enjoy a day by the river or even a full weekend camping.

And if the mercury does happen to plummet when you’re sleeping under the stars, a small fire to keep you warm just adds to the experience camping provides.

There’s a myriad of camping options available to you in the Southern Riverina.

You can stay close to town in one of the many caravan parks, or if you want something a little more secluded, camping amongst the giant river red gums in a National Park is the perfect backdrop.

Following is a list of some of the camping areas in this region.

Woperana campground, Tocumwal (Murray Valley National Park)

Benarca campgrounds, Moama (Murray Valley National Park)

Willoughbys Beach campground, Deniliquin (Murray Valley Regional Park)

Sprawled across the 206ha Benarca Forest are nine campgrounds offering impressive views of the Murray River from your tent, campervan or caravan site. With the hum of cicadas and corellas and the majestic Australian river red gums, it’s hard not to feel immersed in nature. Enjoy a walk along the river, mountain bike ride at the nearby Five Mile mountain bike trail, or enjoy a spot of birdwatching.

Suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes, this is a great camping spot for the whole family to enjoy – even the dog. If you’re looking for a little fix of the outside world during your stay, there’s a sealed track that meanders along Edward River, through the Deniliquin CBD and to McLean’s Beach, so you can easily wander into town for a coffee and to collect the daily paper. There’s plenty to do in the park – try your hand at a spot of fishing and be sure to bring your bikes along to explore the park’s trails. You can also put your boat into the Edward River using this easily accessible boat ramp, best suited for small to medium vessels.

Edward River Bridge campground, Mathoura (Murray River Regional Park)

If you’re looking to get off the beaten track, head to Woperana campground. This free campground is only accessible during dry weather and it’s best to take a 4WD. It’s one of the remote camping areas in the park, and with space for only three to four camps at a time, you’re bound to enjoy the solitude. It’s a great place to enjoy a spot of fishing or kayaking, and it’s definitely a wonderfully serene place to relax.

Set on the picturesque Edward River, Edward River Bridge campground is bush camping at its best.

It’s a great choice for a family camping holiday.

There’s plenty to keep everyone happy – go for an energising stroll on the Gulpa Creek walk, barbecue at the neighbouring Edward River Bridge picnic area, throw in a line or relax with a book under the shade of a river red gum. Remember to bring your binoculars, as this part of the park is great for birdwatching.

Wooloondool campground, Hay (Murrumbidgee Valley National Park)

Mulwala campground, Mulwala (Murray River Regional Park)

Many set up camp here as it’s a great place for fishing.

You might be lucky to catch some yellowbelly, redfin, brim, catfish, and carp, as well as crayfish during the season. If fishing doesn’t float your boat, take the dog for an easy walk along the riverbank to secluded swimming and picnicking areas. It’s also a great place to launch a kayak or canoe. There are plenty of camping spots for caravans, campers, and tents within groves of black box trees.

Also known as Hinches Beach, Mulwala campground offers campsites for caravans, motorhomes and tents, and is perfectly positioned next to the mighty Murray River. Because of its location within Murray Valley Regional Park, you can even bring your dog along. You can explore the park on foot or on your bike or paddle the river in a kayak or canoe, and be sure to bring your fishing rod along.

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Quicks Beach campground, Barooga (Murray Valley National Park) With the Murray River at your front door, and the magnificent river red gums in your backyard, Quicks Beach campground is only 3.5km from the centre of Barooga. However you travel, you’re bound to find a bush camp that suits you. Take your fishing gear and your swimmers – the river is perfect for dropping in a line and the grassy campground rolls down to a sandy beach where the kids can build a sandcastle.

To keep visitors safe, all camping in NSW National Parks now requires a booking (fee applies).

Check park alerts and COVID-19 updates at www. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au for more information before visiting any park and before lighting your campfire, please check for any fire bans or fire warnings.

Riverina Cellars are the local liquor store for a great range of beer, wine and spirits. We also sell lures and bait for the perfect fishing trip.

Free Local Delivery OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 9AM 359 Cressy St, Deniliquin | Phone 03 5881 2099 | www.riverinacellars.com.au |

Be spoilt for choice, with our large range of homemade gifts, baked treats and much more…

Open Weekdays 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat 10am - 12 noon 226 Cressy Street Deniliquin Naponda Store

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2nd Saturday of each month Front of The Naponda Store and along Cressy Street, Deniliquin

PADDOCK TO TABLE The Southern Riverina is a heartland for agriculture, with a veritable smorgasbord of produce grown locally.

There’s no better opportunity to get the real paddock to plate experience than visiting one of the farmers’ markets held across the region.

Buy fruit and vegetables straight from the grower, and straight out of the ground washed and ready for you take home to enjoy.

And then make sure to pick up some of the sauces, condiments, snacks and sweet treats made using that same produce from some of the other stallholders.

Local meat producers are also known to frequent the markets – there’s nothing quite as tender as a steak or roast straight from the farm to your table.

Apiarists also frequent markets in this region, which allows you to get a real taste of our area by enjoying honey produced from trees and plants found locally.

You’re also likely to find artisan breads, beauty products and even bouquets of native flowers.

Following is a list of some of the farmers’ markets in our region:

ReGULAR Markets IN THE SOUTHERN RIVERINA Deniliquin Lions Community Town Market, Waring Gardens, 4th Saturday of month. March 27, April 24, May 22.

Naponda Farmers Market, outside Naponda Store, Cressy Street, Deniliquin, 2nd Saturday of the month. March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12.

Tocumwal Foreshore Market, Tocumwal Foreshore, March 6, April 4, May 8, June 12.

Echuca Moama Market, Moama Kerrabee Sound Shell Gardens, every second Sunday, March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, May 30, June 13.

Corowa Rotary Federation Farmers and Variety Market, Bangerang Park, first Sunday of the month. March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6.

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Striated Pardalote Eastern Rosella White-necked Heron

Australian Galah

Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Kingfisher

the southern riverina is a birdwatcher’s paradise - its wetlands, Lagoons, Lakes and forests are home to MORE THAN 150 species of birds. Keep watch for endangered birds in a strategically placed bird hide, or take your binoculars and go picnicking and paddling by the river. SEe how many of these feathered FRIENDS you can spot. TICK THEM OFF AS YOU GO.

Australian Ringneck

Spiny-Cheeked Honeyeater Diamond Firetail

Pelican

Popular Bird Watching Locations IN THE SOUTHERN RIVERINA: Edward River Council area: Murray Valley National Park, Edward River, Billabong Creek, Deniliquin Island Sanctuary, McFaull Park Bird Hides, Werrpanakata Fish Park. Murray River Council area: Mathoura Reed Beds Bird Hide, Moama Horseshoe Lagoon, Moama Wetlands, Gunbower Island State Forest, Barham, Barham Moulamein Road Bird Hide, Yanga Lake Redgum bird hide. Berrigan Shire area: Berrigan Tank Paddock Bird Hide, Finley Lake, Thompsons Beach, Cobram, Quinn Island Wetlands’ Sanctuary, Barmah National Park, Chinaman’s Island, Yarrawonga, Kinnaird’s Wetland, Numurkah. Murrumbidgee Council area: Murrumbidgee River, Coleambally Forest Reserve, Willbriggie Regional Park, Jerilderie Lake, Jerilderie Nature Reserve, Cuba State Forest, Darlington Point, Goanna Walking Track, Darlington Point. Hay Shire: Saltbush & Cottonbush Shrublands, River Red Gum Forests & Woodlands, Black Box Woodlands, Boree and Cypress Pine Woodlands.

Lockhart Shire: Brookong State Forest, Galore Hill Nature Reserve, The Rock Nature Reserve, Tootool Wetland, Mundawaddery TSR and Cemetery, Milbrulong School Forest, Munyapla Settlement, Pleasant Hills. Federation Council area: Urana Free Flight Bird Aviary, Urana Aquatic Centre, Lake Urana Nature Reserve, Urana Dam, Urana Creek, Lake Mulwala, Shaw’s Flat, Corowa, Redlands Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve, Corowa, Corowa Wastewater Treatment Plant Wetland, Corowa Sewage Ponds, Corowa Wetlands Boardwalk and Birdhide, Whitehead Street Wetlands Corowa, Corowa Ponds Sanctuary, Howlong Wetlands, Nulla Nulla Swamp, Kyffins Reserve, Mulwala, The Wagon Wheel Reserve, Paddock Lagoon, Mulwala, Murray Valley Regional Park Mulwala.

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THE BIG TREE at Moulamein

Moulamein is the Riverina’s oldest town. It’s still easy to picture dusty drovers making their way into Moulamein’s Tattersalls Hotel for a pint, and colonial era housewives washing draws in the deep and fertile waters of Edward River.

The old wharf in Moulamein exists to this day, an artefact from pre-railway times.

The Mooloomoon Woolshed, and the Pastoral History Display, take visitors on a tour of the colonial front, examining the town’s rich history.

However there are treasures in Moulamein far older than this, some which are believed to pre-date colonisation.

A, awe inspiring river red gum measuring almost 12 metres in circumference looms tall over the Edward River.

Simply known as ‘The Big Tree’, it is believed to be the largest river red gum tree in Australia.

The Big Tree is estimated to be up to 1000 years old, and is an important cultural site for the traditional owners of the land — the Wamba Wamba people.

The natural wonder is also a must see for any visitor or resident of the Riverina.

It is exactly what drew selfproclaimed ‘Big Tree Seekers’ Aaron

and Kristie-Lee Poole to the region, all the way from Adelaide.

They travelled for 12 hours there and back, to spend an hour basking in the glory of ‘The Big Tree’ and Aaron said it was worth every second.

“The Moulamein tree is particularly significant, because you will be hard pressed to find any other trees of that size and age class in the area.

“Here in Australia, we have some of the worst habitat loss on the planet.

“It is in a rare and endangered class in that there are not too many left that are like this particular tree.”

Aaron has been in pursuit of big trees all over the country and the world since he was 23. Now 42, he said Moulamein’s massive red gum is definitely worth seeing.

“People are fascinated about big trees and this one would pre-date settlement.

“But, if people don’t know where they are, they won’t visit them.

“The more people who come and visit them, the more promotion you have, the more people you have

caring about these amazing trees and preventing habitat loss.”

Moulamein River Walk. The walk

Moulamein’s ‘The Big Tree’ is just one of the amazing sights on the

of the local wildlife and stunning

allows you to have an immersive view landscape of Moulamein.

MOAMA LIGHTS Moama’s newest festival will launch in May 2021! The inaugural festival will run over three weeks and is an immersive sound and light trail starting at the underside of the Echuca Moama bridge and highlighting the natural beauty through Horseshoe Lagoon before finishing at the Murray River. Every night from May 8 to 22, captivating light installations will transform Horseshoe Lagoon and tell the story of Echuca Moama through light and sound. The show will feature light installations and projections including theatrical fog, strobe and cutting edge moving light technology. The show will feature three distinct acts: Echuca Moama indigenous culture, riverboat heritage and present day life. Moama Lights is a free event, but bookings are required at www.echucamoama.com/moama-lights.

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TOP 10 Museums

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There’s a plethora of museums in the Southern Riverina region, each with their own unique story to tell.

Agriculture, aviation, transport, pioneering ventures, famous locals and the local community’s role in war are common themes found throughout the region, but there are so many other topics and pastimes to explore as you make your way through our region. Following are just 10 of our recommendations.

1

THE DEPOT HISTORIC VEHICLE AND MEMORABILIA COLLECTION 158 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin

The Depot brings history to life in Deniliquin.

Immerse yourself in the past amongst the familyfriendly interactive displays and activities. With touches of Hollywood, trucking and transport, Australian motoring, rescue vehicles and cars from all around the world, The Depot is full of nostalgia and discovery. The Depot is open Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm and Weekends 10am - 4pm (DST).

2

SAVERNAKE STATION TOUR Mulwala-Savernake Road, Savernake

Alexander and Ann Sloane have drawn upon the extensive archival, natural and historic assets of their family property to offer tours, self-contained accommodation, audiovisual products, and books. Savernake Station is a working historic pastoral property, 20 minutes north of Lake Mulwala. Explore unique high-quality Australian bush, 400 hectares of pristine speciesrich box-pine woodland. Animal species sightings are dependent on weather and seasonal conditions.

3

Berrigan & District Heritage Museum 60 Jerilderie St, Berrigan

Berrigan is proud of being credited with several firsts – the first Corowa Conference on Federation in 1893, the first Rural Fire Brigade in NSW in 1901 and the first Parents and Citizens Association in NSW. Local oral histories, Federation information, fire brigade memorabilia and material relating to the Berrigan RSL are important features of the museum which also houses collections about farming life and the introduction of irrigation and local schools.

4

Chrysties Museum 139 Thorburns Rd, Tocumwal

Travel back in time and experience the era of the classic cars, trucks, caravans, tractors and a host of other collectables.

Set on 1.8 hectares, Chrysties Museum is a lifetime collection of amazing treasures from an old logging truck to working vintage cars, farming equipment, classic caravans, and collectables.

Photo courtesy Destination NSW

5

OAKLANDS Vintage MACHINERY Museum 1 Young Street, Oaklands, NSW

Here you can explore the local history of agricultural and mining machinery, mostly horse powered. Among the collection are harvesters, binders, winnowers, hay loaders and presses, sweeps, chaffcutters, tractors, ploughs and wool presses. There are also wagons, sulkies, carts, a 1926 IHC truck and 1932 Bedford truck.

6

Good Vibrations Motorcycle Museum 29C Livingstone Street, Mathoura

Good Vibrations is a museum where fellow bike enthusiasts can gather and talk all day about two-wheelers. The oldest bike on show is a 1949 Triumph Speed Twin, and the newest is a 1978 sixcylinder Honda. Among the other bikes is a blue Triumph ‘blockade’ bike which was locked in the Triumph Engineering Company’s factory in England during a strike in the early 1970s. The museum building comes with a coffee shop attached. The museum is open by appointment only. Call Tom Weyrich on 0429 950 594.

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Ute Muster Museum Hay Rd, Deniliquin

The museum tells the story of the Deni Ute Muster from its beginnings in 1999 to the present day, and also pays tribute to the ute, the history behind some of the festival’s most popular events and attractions, and more. Items on display will include the contents of a ‘history box’ for each year of the event, including stickers, articles, tickets, wrist bands and even merchandise for that particular year. Honour boards listing competition winners for each year have also been produced.

There are interactive touch screens where people can go through the photos from each year of the muster, and possibly find one of themselves, and a library has been created containing magazines and newspapers which featured the ute muster, books about or which mention the Deni Ute Muster and even books on the artists who have performed at the event.

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8

Dunera Museum 421 Murray Street, Hay

More than 6,000 German, Italian and Japanese civilian Internees and Prisoners of War (POW) were kept in three prison camps at Hay between 1940 and 1946, and this museum serves as an interpretive centre to tell their story. The museum is named for the ’Dunera Boys’ - 1984 German Jews and other refugees from Nazi occupied Europe, who were the first internees of British Government WWII policy and arrived in Hay in September 1940. The museum houses exhibits, photographs, stories and music about experiences of internees, POWs and townsfolk.

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Corowa Federation Museum 56 Queen Street, Corowa

Step back in time and discover Corowa’s history and its role in the birth of Federation in Australia. Museum displays explore the reason for Australia becoming a federation, Corowa’s involvement and Dr John Quick’s role in the federation. The museum also features local Aboriginal artefacts, Tommy McRae sketches, horse drawn vehicles and saddlery and locally manufactured agricultural implements.

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Finley Historical Museum & Log Cabin Tongs St, Finley

The Finley Historical Museum is a showcase of the heritage of the Finley district and provides the opportunity to step back in time and view those items that supported the lives of its pioneering rural families. The log cabin is a replica of the first permanent residence in the Finley district, built by Charles McAllister at Myrtle Park in 1878. Pavilions display a vast array of historic farm machinery and memorabilia giving great insight to rural life prior to federation.

Southern Riverina Street Art Map BarHAM-KOONDROOK

HOWLONG

• Redgum Statue Walk statues

by Kevin Guilders and Angela Polglaze

• Murray River mural by Tracy Hancock • Howlong’s Enchanted Hut, Memorial Park, Pearce St

Barooga • Barooga Botanical Gardens - Wood Carved sculpture of Indigenous Animals by Mark Rosenbrock • Barooga Botanical GardensMosaic poles by Kerrie Murrell

Berrigan • Berrigan Shire Council building • The Blue Highways Gallery • Royal Hotel building mural honours local volunteer firefighters • Sojourn Station Art Studio.

BOOROORBAN • Long Paddock Sculpture - ‘The Headless Horseman’ by Geoff Hocking, Black Swamp Rest • Booroorban Hall, Headless Horseman panels by Marg Radeski

BOREE CREEK • ‘Last Train from Boree’ Tim Fischer tribute Scrap Metal Sculpture by Andrew Whitehead, Boree Creek Park, Drummond St • ‘Swagman and Rusty’ Scrap Metal Sculpture by Andrew Whitehead, Drummond St

CoROWA

FINLEY

• ‘Possum, Echidna, Red Capped Robin and Golden Whistler’ mural by Kade Fielder/ Corowa High School students, Memorial Plaza of Sanger St

• Bowls Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Bowling Club

• Brolga metal sculptures, Sanger St • Mural by 80 artists, Safeway, Sanger St • Mural, Federation Museum, Mary Street • Sculpture Mosaic, Corowa Community Garden • Corowa Art Space, 100 Edward St • Gallery 294, 294 Honour Ave

Deniliquin • CottonGum Gallery, Hardinge St • Deniliquin Water Tower by Cam Scales, cnr Whitelock and Russell Sts • ‘Reutilise’ by Stuart Taylor, George St • Ute Muster gates, Conargo Rd • Long Paddock Sculptures ‘Shod’ by Jonathan Leahy, George St - ‘Cut’ by Jonathan Leahy, Davidson Street Rest Area

Coleambally • Mosaic Wine Glass Water Tower • Brolga sculpture - town sign

• Ute on the Pole, Charlotte St • Fish and Eagle, Davidson St • Stuart Taylor workshop, Sloane St • Peppin Heritage Centre, George St

• Clydesdales Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Bowling Club • Bob Brooks/1951 FX Holden Mural by Damian Mitchell, Railway Park/Boomerang Motors • Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Quality Meats • ‘Spiderbait’ Mural by Damian Mitchell, Tuppal Hotel • ‘Shane Crawford’ Mural, Tuppal Hotel • Merino Ram Mural, Tuppal Hotel • St Joseph’s Primary School, Coree St • Laneway beside Finley Pharmacy, Murray St

Hay • Library Mosaics • Mosaics at Post Office • Foodworks Mural • Chris McClelland Gallery • Bidgee Riverside Trail Sculptures • Long Paddock Sculptures - ‘Langs Crossing’, ‘Murrumbidgee Landscapes’ and ‘Cobbs Wheels’ by John Wooller • Warakirri Murals – Hay Bridge Pylons • ‘The Town That Went to War’ water towers by Matt Adante.

• Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre building

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Jerilderie • Wedge-Tailed Eagle mural, Jerilderie Bakery.

• Mechanics Institute Free Library mural, Powell Street • Ned Kelly sculpture, Jerilderie Bakery • Steel Wings Windmill, Luke Park

Lockhart • Lockhart Water Tower Mural - Waterfall, native flora and fauna by Scott Nagy and Janne Birkner (Krimsone), Green St • The Big Kangaroo and The Big Emu by Stephen Coburn • Pioneers Memorial Gateway, Lockhart Showground • Urana Street: - ‘The Eagle’ by Stuart Taylor - ‘The 9 Martyrs’ by John Wood - ‘Going to the Dance’ by Stuart Spragg - ‘My Waratah’ by Raeleen Pfeiffer - ‘Good Old Days’ by Keith Simpson

Booligal

One Tree

Maude

Hay

Darlington Point

Coleambally Booroorban

Goodnight Tooleybuc

Moulamein

Boree Creek

Koraleigh

Lockhart Conargo

Wanganella Murray Downs Wakool

Deniliquin

Barham

Mayrung Blighty

Bunnaloo

Yerong Creek Oaklands

Finley

Pleasant Hills

Berrigan Lowesdale

Tocumwal

Mathoura

The Rock

Urana

Jerilderie

Pretty Pine

Milbrulong

Barooga

Corowa

Howlong

Mulwala Moama

- ‘Click Goes The Shears’ by Stuart Spragg, Greens Gunyah Museum • Brookong Lagoon: - Lockhart Love Locks

LOWESDALE

MILBRULONG

PRETTY PINE

• ‘Shearing of the Ram’ Scrap Metal Sculpture by Andrew Whitehead, Federation Way

• ‘Milbrulong - Rosellas’ Water Tower by Scott Nagy Krimsone.

• Long Paddock Sculpture ‘Smoko’ by Geoff Hocking, Pretty Pine Hotel

- ‘The Mob’ by David Doyle

• Long Paddock Sculpture ‘The Barge’ by Geoff Hocking, Kerrabee Sound Shell

• Green Street: - ‘Rusty Cockatoo’ by Sean Meaney

• ‘La Belle Helene’ by David Maughan, Moama Botanic Gardens

- ‘Inland Pelicans’ by Bob Teasdale

• Moama Adventure Playround, Perricoota Rd.

- Peace’ by Colin Wiese - ‘Get Around Back’ by Stuart Spragg • CWA Park, Green Street: - ‘Horse Power’ by Stuart Taylor - ‘Emu Family’ by Stuart Taylor - ‘Bonnie Dog’ by Stuart Taylor • Greens Gunyah Museum & Doris Golder Wool Art • Heritage Verandahs and Etched Pavers • ‘Australian Rain Dragon’ by Andrew Whitehead located at Lockhart’s Brookong St entrance • Pastoral Shadows of Brookong - 20 individual sculptures including ‘A Drover’s Life’ and ‘Horse and Plow’ by Stuart Spragg

MOAMA

Mathoura • Long Paddock Sculptures ‘The Drover and Horse’ by Corey Thomas and ‘The Timber Cutters’ by Geoff Hocking, Visitors Information Centre • Mural, Mathoura Railway Station • Bert Dolan Arch by Julie Guinan, Donna McClusky & Heidi Glenn, Picnic Point • Sculpture Fence, Edward River Campground, Duggans Rd • Mathoura Bra Fence

THE ROCK • Gallipoli Panels, Avenue of Honour • Tootool Sculpture Park, The Rock to Lockhart Rd

Tocumwal • The Big Cod, Deniliquin Rd

• Bridge Art project

• Mural, March’s IGA building

MORUNDAH

URANA

• ‘Toolbox & Jockey,’ by Andrew Whitehead • Tree carvings

• ‘Not so Itsy’ the giant spider water tower by Andrew Whitehead, Federation Way

MOULAMEIN

• ‘Savannah Goanna’ by Andrew Whitehead, Stephen St

• Moulamein Art Gallery

• Metal Sheep horse, William St,

• Mural, Service Station

• Andrew Whitehead Sculptures

• Sandy’s Art Studio, Mosaics, 41 Brougham St

WANGANELLA

MULWALA

• Long Paddock Sculpture - ‘The Headless Horseman’ by Geoff Hocking, Black Swamp Rest

• ‘Murray Cod’ by Andrew Whitehead, Digger Loughnan Fishing Jetty

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• Peppin Merino Memorial

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A huge range of products; flavoured olive oils, salad dressings, gourmet olives, dukkah, jams, relish, savoury fruit pastes, olive pate, pastas and much more.

Local cheeses, smallgoods, dips and condiments.

Fresh produce, eggs, and health foods.

Artisan chocolates & nougat.

Natural skin care products, soaps, aromatherapy candles and our range of herbal olive leaf teas.

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Photo courtesy Destination NSW

North of the Murray Perfectly located between Australia’s two biggest cities, with an enviable climate and stunning landscapes, the region North of the Murray — incorporating Mulwala, Corowa, Howlong and Urana — is easy to get to, easy to get around, and easy to love.

There’s affordable accommodation, wide-open spaces, and plenty of helpful advice to make your visit one you’ll remember forever. You can experience the region on a self-driving tour. Over just three days you’ll get a taste for what the region has to offer, that will either inspire you to stay on longer or keep coming back for more. Following is a suggested itinerary to ensure you get the most out of your stay.

DAY 1 The towns and villages North of the Murray welcome people towing caravans or travelling in motor homes, and is well set up with facilities to make exploring the region easy and convenient. Start your journey at Howlong. Grab some bait and some insider tips before heading to the river for a spot of fishing. Who knows, a mighty Murray cod might be waiting for you.

If you’re lucky, that’s dinner sorted! Otherwise, you’re still in luck, as there’s a host of great restaurants in town. Best of all, they’re all in easy walking distance of the caravan park.

DAY 2 Enjoy a fresh breakfast at one of the local eateries before packing up your gear for an easy 20 minute drive to Corowa. Wander the historic main street at your own pace, looking out for signposted heritage sites commemorating the town’s role in Australia’s Federation. There are things to discover around every corner, including the Federation Museum. Pop into Corowa Whisky and Chocolate for lunch, an informative tour and delicious samples. Spend the afternoon exploring more of Corowa, or make your way to the small town of Oaklands where you will find overnight RV parking and the Vintage Machinery Museum.

DAY 3 Depending on your preferences (and the weather forecast), kick off the day either heading north to the aquatic playground of Urana – featuring waterside walking tracks and sculptures that form part of a sculpture trail that also takes in Corowa, Boree Creek, Oaklands and Morundah – or back down to vibrant Lake Mulwala for lakeside leisure, water sports and fishing. Wherever you go, there are camping grounds and caravan parks to relax in, giving you all the time in the world to enjoy the simplicity of nature. From here, the whole region – and the rest of the Murray River – is your playground.

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In your own Backyard...

Hay NSW

Nestled along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River is the immaculate and welcoming town of Hay. Surrounded by the iconic Hay Plains and at the centre of The Long Paddock Touring Route, you will be amazed at the history and culture that Hay is renowned for.

Some wonderful family friendly events happening in Hay throughout Autumn include:

Shag Gregory Memorial Poker Run

Evening markets and Haylumninart

An authorised Hay Vintage & Veteran Motorcycle & Car Club Run, this wonderful family event celebrating 22 years of success.

On the Thursday evening before Easter come to Hay and enjoy an evening of markets, Illumninate projection and the re-opening of Witcombe Place in Lachlan St, commencing at 5pm.

Saturday, March 13

The Shag Gregory Memorial Poker Run host a great morning out on your bike then returning to the South Hay Hotel midafternoon for drinks and a BBQ dinner.

The 2021 route: Hay Services Club – Meet at 8.30 for a 9.30 departure.

Pretty Pine | Moulamein | Kyalite | Maude | South Hay Hotel.

All proceeds from the run go to motor neurone disease association, school scholarships, Hay CanAssist and more.

Thursday, April 1

Using the front of the Hay Shire Council building you will see some amazing images of Hay and the Saltbush plains.

Enjoy a great start to your Easter.

Booligal Sheep Races Saturday, April 10

The Booligal Sheep Races returns in 2021 with a new committee who are all revved up for a FANTASTIC day out at Booligal.

Gates open at 11am, first race at 1pm $50 to hire a sheep to race on the day.

Fashions on the field after heat 4, gumboot throw after heat 12, Booligal crawl after heat 16.

Free kids jumping castle | Free camping and showers available | Fireworks display after dusk.

Shear Outback Working Dog Trials

Easter Saturday, April 3

On Easter Saturday every year The Hay Working Dog Club host the Shear Outback Working Dog Trials.

A wonderful opportunity to see Novice and professional dog workers with their incredibly loyal and intelligent cyanine sidekick.

A fun day for the entire family, located at the home of Shear Outback the Australian Shearer’s Hall of Fame. Perfect spot for lunch or to have What’s a walk On through Autumn 2021the 26 museum.

www.visithay.com.au

Playground on the

PLAINS Photo courtesy Claire Stribbles Photography.

Hay, where the sun shines brightly in the clear blue skies, is designed for the enjoyment of tourists, with activities and attractions that will appeal to people of all ages.

Relax and take in the colours of autumn as you embark on a weekend of relaxing on the Murrumbidgee River, or longer.

Pitch your tent, launch your boat, cook a barbecue, wet a line or take a swim at Sandy Point Beach.

Bring the family and take advantage of Hay’s skatepark and brand-new playgrounds and dog park.

Enjoy your mornings with a peaceful walk, bike or run on the Bidgee Riverside Trail taking in the history of the town via the information panels and The Long Paddock sculptures.

Make sure to also keep your eyes peeled for hidden creatures — beautiful bird life, reptiles and the odd echidna.

Hay’s museums cater for every visitor, providing a mixture of history for all interests.

Read the stories of the Prisoner of War camps located in Hay during WWII or examine the magnificent architecture of the Bishop’s Lodge Historic House and walk through heritage roses all around the garden.

Shear Outback is a must see, offering the Australian Shearer’s Hall of Fame and an interactive museum with an outdoor maze that will challenge both parent and child.

Photo courtesy Hannah Stewart.

And don’t miss the Hay Gaol, which has had many uses since it was established in 1879.

Beginning as a gaol, the building has also been a maternity unit, a girl’s institution and now a museum with a display of heritage cars and farm equipment and each cell telling its own story.

After a day of exploring, take time out in the evening to enjoy more of Hay’s natural wonders.

With massive majestic night skies, sunsets that you can only dream about and flat plains as far as you can see, Hay is an astrophotography delight.

Vast open spaces and country hospitality will greet you as you arrive and shadow you through as you explore this little gem.

For further information on Hay, call the Hay Outback Information Centre on (02) 6993 4045 or go to visithay.com.au.

Photo courtesy Margie McClelland.

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BOOLIGAL

The Riverina Hotel Hay

SHEEP RACES Saturday, 10th April 2021 $50 to hire a sheep to race on the day.

•

Fashions on the field after heat 4

Gates open at 11am. First race at 1pm.

•

Gumboot throw after heat 12

All day BBQ, soft drinks and coffee van.

•

Booligal crawl after heat 16.

Free camping and showers available.

Fireworks after dusk.

Free kids jumping castle.

www.booligalsheepraces.com.au Facebook/booligalsheepraces info@booligalsheepraces.com.au

Enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere at ‘The Riv’

JOLLY JUMBUCK BISTRO LUNCH 12 noon - 1:30pm Thursday - Sunday DINNER 6pm-8pm 7 nights.

Lunches from only $10!

PLUS Wood Fired Pizza Friday & Saturday nights.

FREE soft drink for the learner driver!

Clock up the extra K’s for the learner driver in your life, take the trip to Hay and join us for lunch or dinner.

148 Lachlan St, Hay, NSW, 2711

P| 02 6993 1137

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BOOLIGAL SHEEP RACES Picture this; the air is tense. You hear a gunshot blast off next to your ear. Next, you hear the scattering of hooves against the ground and then furry sheep rocket down the track.

Just 75km north of Hay, the historic town of Booligal hosts this race day with a difference each year.

The committee behind the Booligal Sheep Races have locked in April 10 for this year’s event, and promises a day of family fun with a larrikin twist.

Centred on the town’s cricket ground, the race is Booligal’s biggest day of the year.

The sheep race started in the 1988, making this year the 31st since the event started.

The “big family fun day” kicks off at 11am and the runners — sheep from a local farm — start their heats at 1pm.

There are 20 heats leading up to the famed Booligal Cup race, the winner of which gets to take home the cup.

The ‘owner’ of the cup winning sheep also claims a tidy $1000 cash prize.

“It’s a funny sort of cup; it’s actually an old drenching gun,” Booligal

Sheep Race committee chair Lyn Robinson said.

There is also a competition for the best

“It’s quite funny to watch the sheep.

this prestigious prize include ‘Sand

“And when you know how difficult it is, it’s quite exciting.

“There are five lanes each race, and once the gun goes off and the sheep start running, the noise from the crowd cheering on their sheep is almost deafening.”

named sheep. Previous laureates of Paper’, ‘Poppsy’, ‘Toothless Terror’, ‘Pain Train Engineering’, ‘The Wing Man’, and ‘Wallaby Stew’.

Shearing demonstrations will also draw a crowd, and there will be

If you don’t have a sheep of your own, you can ‘hire’ one on the day for only $50. And after heat eight, you can bid in an auction for ten of the top performing sheep. But the fun doesn’t stop there.

There’s also the annual crawl for cash, organised by age group, gumboot throw and a fashions on the field competition with prizes for Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gentleman and Most Creatively Dressed.

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poetry recitals and a show-closing fireworks display.

The day doubles as a fundraiser, with beneficiaries this year including the Cancer Council, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Booligal community projects.

For more information, go to www.booligalsheepraces.com.au.

MUSEUM OPEN DAY with Lost Trades Sunday 21st March 2021 Highlighting trades that are rarely seen!

Official opening of the new Tim Fischer Working Machines Shed (working engines and tractors on the day)

Open: 10am-4pm • Entertainment • Food and beverages available for purchase • Bar: 12-4pm • No BYO Entry: gold coin donation

MUSEUM OPENING HOURS Daily 10am to 4pm October to April Daily 10am to 3pm May to September Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday

TEA ROOM : SUNDAYS 10 AM - 4 PM Function catering available PHONE: 02 6026 3622/0408 409 842

116 Urana Street Jindera • Ph 02 6026 3622 or 0408 409 842 • fb jinderapioneermuseum • www.jinderamuseum.com.au • info@jinderamuseum.com.au

Departs Barmah Lakes Day Visitors Area Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday.

Enjoy a unique two-hour cruise through an area of International Importance in the world’s largest River Redgum Forest.

Experience a different aspect of the Murray River along the Barmah Choke. Marvel at the 236 bird species & 56 mammals in their natural environment.

Booking Essential: 5855 2855 • Email: info@kingfishercruises.com.au • Web: www.kingfishercruises.com.au

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Go up for air

Lost trades at

JINDERA

The displays at the Jindera Pioneer Museum are steeped in rich history, and have been expanded thanks to the opening of the Tim Fischer Working MachineS Shed.

Created thanks to a bequest from the former Deputy Prime Minister and popular Australian politician, the new display pays tribute to his love of farm and other machinery. It will be officially opened as part of a museum open day with a focus on lost trades, to be held at the museum on Sunday, March 21.

Museum volunteer Chris Edgar said the new display will “inspire and amaze”, much like the other great displays at the museum.

“There are old tractors and working engines in the Tim Fischer Working Machines Shed,” she said.

“We have a group of fellas who like to tinker around in there, and on March 21 the shed will be officially opened by the late Tim Fischer’s wife Judy Brewer.

“The focus on lost trades will also be a great attraction.

“You will see things you don’t see so often anymore, lost trades like blacksmithing, spinning and wood turning. A fellow will also come and build a stone wall.

“It’s a way to get away from the world of mass production. There has been a bit of turn around to things that are handmade, and preserve those skills, and keep them alive.

“It’s really interesting and people just love to see it, even simple things like churning butter.

The museum has a magical feel — rustic, calm and peaceful. When you walk through the gardens, the slab hut and around the machinery, almost two acres of grounds, you can almost hear history whirring behind the doors.

“It’s something completely different; an eyeopening experience,” Chris said.

“People are surprised, and they come out and say why didn’t I come here years ago.

“As with any museum, you don’t know what’s behind the door but when you step inside there’s so many things to discover.

“We’ve had people who stay all day because there’s so much to see.”

The museum was opened more than 50 years ago, in October 1968, by renowned Australian painter Sir Russell Drysdale.

The collection of historical items for general display includes beautiful china and glassware, fashion and accessories of yesteryear and furniture and fittings showcasing three different class structures of society at the time of settlement. There’s also a replica general store with all original fittings, fixtures and items for sale.

Other popular displays include the highly acclaimed collection of local horse drawn vehicles and machinery, many of which were made at one of Jindera’s two blacksmiths.

“It inspires appreciation of times gone by, and makes people think of when things were so different. It also brings a new appreciation for people to see how life was lived.

You can choose to meander on your own following the signs and using the historic information you receive on arrival, or you could take advantage of a guided tour for an extra cost.

“It also brings back so many memories for people — memories of grandma’s house, or what their parents did.”

Jindera Pioneer Museum is open daily. Go to www.jinderamuseum.com.au or the museum’s Facebook page to learn more.

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37th Annual Rodeo

??? Mins to Finley Bakery

Sunday, 4th April, 2021

Experience the fresh taste and atmosphere of our local Finley Bakery!

Voted best beef flavoured beef pie in Australia 2017.

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Urana metal

SCULPTOR

Fifteen years since entering and winning the famed Spirit of the Land Lockhart sculpture competition, Urana artist Andrew Whitehead has become a household name in the Riverina.

Andrew describes himself as someone “who makes amazing public artworks for tiny towns across Australia”, and now has more than 20 sculptures spread across the country and even internationally.

His first public work, ‘Not so itsy’ — a massive metal spider — still hangs proudly on the Urana water tower to this day.

“I wanted to put it up on the local water tower, and the council said ‘sure, but you’ve got to do it yourself’,” he said.

So Andrew climbed a 16 metre ladder, with a length of cable, to hang the arachnid.

“Once it was up, it was like magic; work just started rolling in.”

Andrew now has two public sculptures in Urana, and his work is also seen in Boree Creek, Ardlethan, Lockhart, Morundah, Mulwala, Wollombi, Tungamah, Shepparton, Katamatite and Coolamon.

Two more will be added to the regional sculpture trails this year — one in Mooroopna, called the ‘Community Tree’, and in Jingellic which will pay tribute to a fireman who died defending the region in 2019.

For Andrew, the secret to his success is making his work a true and collaborative reflection of the town it’s in.

“When I do work for a location, I like to involve the community in the artwork before they get it.

“I get them to donate artefacts and things from their farms for the artworks.

“In Muttaburra, I made a piece called the Shearer and the Ram. The sheep’s fleece was made of cogs.

I engraved the names of all the children in the primary school next to the artwork into the fleece.

“When they’re old, they can point that out to their own children.

“In Jingellic, those artefacts will be recovered out of ashes of fires which destroyed homes. People from Jingellic are going to weld stuff up as well.”

Andrew’s Urana spider has put the town on the map among a list of Australia’s ‘big things’. And he said it’s not the only town to get a tourism boost because of public art.

“The little town of Morundah, for example. For three years they had a non-stop trickle of caravans and cars stopping for a photo, and there was instant economic improvement for the town,” he said.

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For more on Andrew’s art, go to www.facebook. com/AndrewWhiteheadSculptures.

Turn to our ‘Street Art’ Map on pages 20-21 for more sculpture trail ideas.

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Country charm in

BERRIGAN SHIRE

The Berrigan Shire — encompassing the towns of Barooga, Berrigan, Finley and Tocumwal — was built on the back of agriculture, but also offers a range of first class lifestyle and recreation opportunities making it a great place to live, work and play.

Scattered throughout the shire you’ll find halls, pools and parks, playgrounds, museums and other unique attractions which make visiting fun for travellers of any age.

It is a very peaceful spot for a stroll and is close to

Berrigan is a charming country township where historic buildings still tell the stories of yesteryear and vast productive lands stretch for miles.

volunteering spirit.

Meander along the main street and take some time to read the interpretive plaques that reveal the heritage highlights like the old post office building, Federal Hotel and Memorial Hall.

the predominant crop.

The Berrigan Government Nature Reserve Tank Paddock is a local initiative that has created an enjoyable walking track through a regenerated indigenous landscape.

the caravan park and swimming pool.

The first Rural Fire Service in NSW was in Berrigan, and the community continues to thrive on the early Finley started out known as Murray Hut, and was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s with wheat In 1935 construction commenced on the largest irrigation channel in Australia, the Mulwala Canal, which brought broader agricultural appeal to the area and rice became the crop of choice.

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the lack of water posed a serious problem for the early settlers.

The first practical suggestion for a town lake was put to a public meeting in March 1964.

It took a further 10 years of planning, fundraising and overcoming the difficulties associated with power lines, telephone cables, town water pipes and the provision of alternative town drainage before the earth works commenced in February 1974.

Finley Lake was officially opened in 1975 and since then has provided a welcome oasis for the weary traveller as well as being a venue for many and varied pursuits from fishing to bird watching, from sailing and canoeing to power boating and water skiing.

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Sporting

ENTERTAINMENT While autumn brings a cooler change, the sporting action heats up with the start of winter sporting competitions around the region.

The Southern Riverina embraces its sporting culture with footy, netball, rugby and soccer seasons all starting, while other sports like golf and bowls continue.

After sports seasons were put on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, now is the time to head to your local sporting clubs and show your support.

All other sides will start their season the following week on Saturday, April 10, along with the Hume District and Farrer Football Netball Leagues.

The Golden Rivers Football & Netball League season will kick off on Saturday, April 17.

The rugby union season will also start in April, with round one of the Southern Inland Rugby Union season kicking off on Saturday, April 10.

The Murray Football Netball League will start things off, with a special feature clash between Moama and the Deni Rams at Moama Recreation Reserve on Saturday, March 27.

On the soccer pitch, the Griffith & District Football Association season will start on April 24 and the following Saturday the Cobram Junior Soccer Association season will be up and running.

With a crowd of up to 3000 allowed at games, it serves as the perfect opportunity to see live footy and netball action for the first time since 2019.

Another major sporting event that will take place is the annual Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club Western Riverina Championships Easter Tournament.

The following week will see round one for the rest of the competition with a full day of Good Friday clashes, including the Leo Barry-Tom Hawkins Cup clash between Finley and the Rams under lights at Finley Apex Sports & Community Centre.

The four-day event will see plenty of tennis action from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

The Picola & District League season will also kick off on Good Friday with the traditional clash between Tocumwal and Berrigan at Tocumwal Recreation Reserve.

The veteran events for players 45 years and older will be played on Saturday afternoon and the popular graded round robin events on Sunday and Monday.

There are 30 events scheduled with open knock out events, graded knock-out events and junior events in Under 14 and 16 on Friday and Saturday.

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Stay and play… PLAYGROUNDS GUIDE

Looking for something for the kids to do that won’t break the budget? Travelling around the region and need a break? We have all the Southern Riverina’s playgrounds listed below. Check out our comprehensive facilities guide at the back of this magazine.

BARHAM • Barham Lakes, East Barham Rd • Noorong St Reserv, Riverside Crt • Riverside Park, Murray St

BAROOGA • Barooga Adventure Playground, 2

Golf Course Rd • Barooga Botanical Gardens,

Nangunia St

BERRIGAN • Apex Park, 36-38 Chanter St • Hayes Park, Riverina Hwy

BOOLIGAL • Booligal Sports Ground Reserve,

Adelaide & Hay Sts

HOWLONG • Memorial Park, Pearce St • Howlong Skate Park, 119 Hawkins St • Lowe Square, Hawkins St • Howlong Recreation Reserve, 120

Hawkins St • Oolong Park, Hawkins St

JERILDERIE • Luke Park, Powell St • Elliott Park, 2 Newell Hwy • Memorial Park, 23 Jerilderie St

KORALEIGH • Koraleigh Recreation Reserve,

Koraleigh Rd

LOCKHART

• Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve

• Green St Water Tower, 67 Green St • Walter Day Park, Urana St • Galore Hill Scenic Reserve

COLEAMBALLY

MATHOURA

BUNNALOO • John McInnes Square, Brolga Pl • Lions Park, Kingfisher Ave

CONARGO • Bills Park, Conargo-Deniliquin Rd

COROWA • Bangerang Park, 100 Edward St • Beryl Drive Park, Beryl Dr • Corowa Skatepark, John St • RSL Park, Betterment Parade • Morris Park, Hume St • Rowers Park, Bridge Rd • Sutcliffe Park, Guys St

DENILIQUIN • Waring Gardens, Cressy St • Scotts Park (The Rocket

Park), Russell St • Deniliquin RSL Club Park, Duncan St • McFaull Park, Civic Pl • Memorial Park, Memorial Dr • R J Edward Park, Victoria St

FINLEY • Diggers Park, Cnr Dawe Avenue &

Donaldson St • Railway Park, Finley • Finley Showgrounds, Newell Hwy • Memorial Park, Berrigan Rd • Mary Lawson Way Side Rest, Newell

Hwy • Skate Park & Canoe Tree, Denison St • Finley Pocket Park COMING SOON!

HAY • Hay Park, Moppett St • Lions Park, Lachlan St • Pocock Park, Russell St • Hay Skate Park, Brunker St

Bangerang Park, Corowa

• Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre,

Cobb Hwy, • Mathoura Skate Park, Corner of

Morris & Mathoura Sts • Soldiers Memorial Gardens,

Livingstone St • Memorial Park, Lawrence St • Harry McCormick Reserve, Moama

St • Mathoura Recreation Reserve,

Morris St • Picnic Point Reserve, Picnic Point

Rd

MAYRUNG • Mayrung Hall, 1956 Mayrung Rd

Enchanted Hut, Memorial Park, Howlong

MOAMA • Moama Adventure, Playground

Perricoota Rd • Moama Apex Park, Cnr Blair & Francis Sts • Moama Brian Sharp Reserve, Kildare Ave • Moama Kerabee Soundshell, Blair St • Cnr of Cobb Hwy & Meninya St • Moama Lions Park, Meninya St

MOULAMEIN • Moulamein Howard Park, Morago St • Moulamein South Recreation

Reserve, Moulamein Rd

MURRAY DOWNS

TOOLEYBUC

• Murray Downs Playground, Murray

• Tooleybuc Mensforth Park, • Murray St • Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve,

Downs Dr

OAKLANDS • Oaklands Recreation Reserve, Patey

St • Coronation Park, Milthorpe St • Couglan Park, Milthorpe St

PLEASANT HILLS • Pleasant Hills Park, Ryan St

RAND

MORUNDAH

• Memorial Park, Kindra St

• Morundah Park, Browley St

THE ROCK

MULWALA

• Coronation Park, 107 Urana St

• Apex Park, Pool Ave • Purtle Park Adventure Playground,

TOCUMWAL

50 Melbourne St • Kyffins Reserve, Spring Dr • Owens Bridge Park, Melbourne St

• Foreshore Park, Deniliquin Rd &

Anzac Avenue • Library Park, 57-67 Deniliquin Rd

Lockhart Rd

URANA • MacKnight Park, Anna St • Urana Aquatic Centre, Federation

Way

WAKOOL • Wakool Playground Park,

LaPerouse St

WANGANELLA • Wanganella Park, Cobb Hwy

WOMBOOTA • Womboota Hall , Moira St

YERONG CREEK • Stan Galvin Park, Plunkett St • Yerong Creek Camping Area,

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Explore the Murrumbidgee

TRAILS

Photo courtesy Destination NSW

Wind your way through the Murrumbidgee Trails, over rolling hills to Lockhart and then follow the river red gum-lined banks of the ‘Bidgee to Narrandera and Darlington Point.

Weave through the canals of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area to Leeton, and head south across the Yanco and Billabong creeks as you make your way to Jerilderie. You’ll stumble upon towns, villages and localities with names you’ve only heard of in songs and stories.

You’ll discover the art out here is oversized, and the history is filled with quirky characters, unique stories and bucketloads of charm.

This area is not just a filler on the map between the desert and Great Dividing Range, it is a destination in its own right.

Jerilderie The Kidman Way — popular with travellers on their way to the outback — begins here and the Newell Highway also passes through. You’ll step right in to Jerilderie’s country charm and hospitality on the banks of Billabong Creek. Walk the same streets Ned Kelly’s gang once did as you soak up the history of this township established in 1859. As you explore, uncover why Jerilderie’s name was derived from the Jeithi tribe’s word meaning ‘reedy place’.

Coleambally You’re bound to get a warm welcome from the locals and will soon pick up on the strong sense of community and pride about the place. This planned community is actually a relatively recent addition to the map. Established in 1968, the town services the Coleambally Irrigation Area and its agricultural producers. Shop in the Brolga Place retail precinct,

sneak a peek at the mural on the water tower or learn about the history of the water wheel.

Darlington Point Pop in for a day trip or bring the RV and set up camp, as there’s plenty to do. Head to ‘The Point’ for fishing, boating and camping with friends or simply revel in the country hospitality on offer in the town. Slow down and amble among the river red gums on the banks of the Murrumbidgee. Take in the bird and animal life along the way, and see the magnificent bascule bridge.

Lockhart Dive deeper into the region’s pastoral history at the Greens Gunyah Museum. Marvel at exquisite detail in portraits made from wool, and delight in life’s simple pleasures in Lockhart. Walk the main street with its wide shady verandahs stretching overhead and you’ll soon see why it’s called the ‘Verandah Town’.

The Rock Let The Rock’s tree-lined Avenue of Honour draw you in to see the Federation shopfronts, quaint churches and local shops. The inviting park-like thoroughfare honours the district’s World War I soldiers with a tree planted in memory of each.

Look up and you’ll see the town’s namesake rising to the south of town. Climb to the top for some of the best views you can find of the surrounding landscape all year round.

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Yerong Creek Go at a slower pace with a leisurely drive to Yerong Creek, 15 minutes south of The Rock. Take in the history and charm of the ‘Vintage Village’ as you wander and pay a visit to the Chinese Crossing in Noskes Lane. This 1880s era dam wall features the stonework of Chinese migrants and was built to accumulate water for growing vegetables and opium.

Milbrulong A must-visit for twitchers and bird lovers, you’ll find the village of Milbrulong between Lockhart and The Rock. The town gets its name from the local Aboriginal word for ‘Rosella Parrot’, and while there admire the colourful mural and interpretive signs along the Rosella Walk. Don’t miss out on a peek at the Milbrulong Water Tower mural.

Pleasant Hills Surrounded by rolling hills, natural bushland and open farmland, it certainly lives up to its name. The village’s history and strong Lutheran influence are all around with impressive buildings like the Public Hall, the wattle and daub church and the unique street signs in both English and German. And don’t miss having a schooner with the locals at the pub, NSW’s first community-owned hotel.

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Stay and play… ACCOMMODATION GUIDE DENILIQUIN

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Listen to the abundant bird-life as you rest in the shade of our tranquil bush setting opposite McLean Beach. Glamping tents, villas, cabins, powered sites.

Opposite the Water Tower and Rocket Park. The White Lion Hotel is the perfect destination for your next relaxing getaway. Affordable accommodation as well as socialising in our bistro and bar or bottleshop.

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JERILDERIE

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Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities. Modern ground floor units, ample parking and inverter air conditioner. Rest in Finley.

Next door to the free brand new swim centre, Sports Club (TAB, pokies, big screen tv), Golf Course and Chinese Restaurant. Stay amongst lush flora and fauna, plenty of room for the kids and pets. Free wifi and dump site.

Direct access to the lake for fishing, kayaks, sailing, next to swimming pool, 500m from bowling club and easy walking distance to town. Large camp kitchen, winter camp fire. Powered and drive thru sites and ensuite cabins.

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Southern Riverina’s

TOURING ROUTES Bird Trails of the Riverina Collectively The Rock Reserve, Galore Hill, Brookong State Forest, Mundawaddery Travelling Stock Reserve & Cemetery, Milbrulong School Forest, Tootool Wetlands and Pleasant Hills are recognised as Bird Trails of the Riverina.

Visitor Info Deniliquin Visitor Information Centre & Peppin Heritage Centre 295 George Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Freecall: 1800 650 712 Email: info@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au Website: visitdeni.com.au

Echuca Moama Visitor Centre 2 Heygarth Street, Echuca, VIC, 3564 Freecall: 1800 804 446 Phone: (03) 5480 7555 Email: info@echucamoama.com Website: visitrivercountry.com.au

Discover Murray River Heritage Trail The Murray River region was a frontier in the 1800s, a place of legendary tales including explorers, bushrangers, pioneers, inventors and experiences for you to discover.

Photo courtesy: Bird Trails of the Riverina

The Backroads Trail The Backroads Trail weaves together the themes of heritage, environment, food, wine and culture in an informed and user-friendly way. This trail is situated on the NSW side of the Murray River, and extends from Echuca Moama, Womboota, Bunnaloo, Barham Koondrook, Caldwell, Deniliquin and Mathoura.

Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre 23 Moama Street (Cobb Hwy), Mathoura, NSW 2710 Phone: 1300 087 004 Website: visitrivercountry.com.au

Barham Newsagency 36 Noorong St, Barham, NSW 2732 Phone: (03) 5453 2043 Website: visitrivercountry.com.au

TOCUMWAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

The Kidman Way Backtrack to the Outback

86 Deniliquin Road, Tocumwal NSW Phone: 0447 333 114 Email: tocumwalinfocentre@gmail.com Website: www.gatewaynsw.com.au

This trail starts at Jerilderie and officially ends at the near-desolate town of Barringun on the NSW/QLD border. After leaving Jerilderie (a keystone in the Ned Kelly story), the Kidman Way heads north through the productive farming town of Coleambally, past the largest solar farm in Australia and onto Darlington Point on the Murrumbidgee River; learn about the history of the punt and bridge. Read more on page 39.

Photo courtesy: Destination NSW.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 1 Irvine Parade, Yarrawonga VIC 3730 Phone: (03) 5744 1989 tourism@yarrawongamulwala.nsw.gov.au Website: northofthemurray.com.au

Long Paddock Touring Route

COROWA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 100 Edward St, Corowa NSW 2646 Phone: (02) 6033 3221 Freecall: 1800 814 054 tourism@yarrawongamulwala.nsw.gov.au Website: northofthemurray.com.au

The Long Paddock is a unique touring route, which follows the 610 kilometres of the Cobb Highway (named after the famous coach company) from Echuca/Moama on the Victorian border, through the towns of Deniliquin, Hay and Wilcannia, leading to the outback towns of Bourke, Broken Hill and White Cliffs. Interpretive panels are located at significant sites along the Cobb Highway.

Barooga Visitor Information Centre

Long Paddock Sculpture Drive Trail

Photo courtesy: Visit River Country.

The Long Paddock boasts 11 large scale sculptures that tell the stories, tales and history of the region.

2-4 Station Street, Cobram VIC, 3644 Freecall: 1800 607 607 Email: tourism@cobrambarooga.com.au

JERILDERIE Visitor Information Sticky Fingers Candy Shop 63 Jerilderie Street, Jerilderie NSW 2716 Phone: 0448 878 597

Hay Visitor Information Centre 407 Moppett St, Hay NSW 2711 Phone: (02) 6993 4045 Website: www.visithay.com.au

LOCKHART SHIRE Information Centre Greens Gunyah Museum, 45 Urana St, Lockhart NSW 2656 Phone: (02) 6920 5674 Website: visitlockhartshire.com.au Headless Horseman Sculpture, Wanganella. Long Paddock Sculpture Drive Trail.

Photo courtesy: Destination NSW.

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Where to find… OUR FACILITIES KEY

Baby Change

Boat Ramp

Camping

Dump Point

Parking

Playground

Skate Park

BBQ

Caravan Parking

Drinking Water

Fitness Equipment

Picnic Tables

Showers

Wheelchair Access

BALLDALE Railway Park Railway St, Balldale

BARHAM Barham Lakes East Barham Rd, Barham

Noorong St Reserve Riverside Crt, Barham

Riverside Park Murray St, Barham

CALDWELL Caldwell Rest Stop Deniliquin Barham Rd, Caldwell

COLEAMBALLY John McInnes Square Brolga Place, Coleambally

Lions Park Kingfisher Ave, Coleambally

CONARGO

DAYSDALE

FINLEY

Federation Way, Daysdale

DARLINGTON POINT Forest Drive, Darlington Point

Davidson St Rest Stop 129 Davidson St, Deniliquin

Deniliquin Airport Terminal Macknight Dr, Deniliquin

Bills Park Conargo-Deniliquin Rd, Conargo

BAROOGA Barooga Adventure Playground 2 Golf Course Rd, Barooga

Deniliquin General Cemetery Cemetery Rd, Deniliquin

COREEN Coreen Recreation Ground Urana Rd, Coreen

Barooga Botanical Gardens Nangunia St, Barooga

Barooga Library 1 Golf Course Rd, Barooga

BERRIGAN Apex Park 36-38 Chanter St, Berrigan

Hayes Park Riverina Hwy, Berrigan

COROWA Bangerang Park 100 Edward St, Corowa

Skate Bowl Park 93 John St, Corowa

Railway Station 77 John St, Corowa

Oddfellows Hall 225 Short St, Corowa

BOOLIGAL Booligal Sports Ground Reserve Adelaide & Hay Sts, Booligal

RSL Park Betterment Pde, Corowa

Rowers Park 2 Bridge Rd, Corowa

Deniliquin RSL Club Park Duncan St, Deniliquin

BOREE CREEK Boree Creek Park Drummond St, Boree Creek

BUNNALOO

Finley Lake Riverina Hwy, Finley

Green St Water Tower 67 Green St, Lockhart

Rowers Park 2 Bridge Rd, Corowa

Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve Fitzroy St, Bunnaloo

Moama Apex Park Cnr Blair & Francis Sts, Moama

Moama Brian Sharp Reserve Kildare Ave, Moama

Moama Kerabee Soundshell Blair St, Moama Memorial Park Berrigan Rd, Finley

LOWESDALE Lowesdale Rest Area Riverina Highway

Moama Cnr of Cobb Hwy & Meninya St.

Skate Park & Canoe Tree Denison St, Finley

MATHOURA HAY

McLean Beach Butler St, Deniliquin

Moama Lions Park Meninya St, Moama

Harry McCormick Reserve Moama St, Mathoura

MORUNDAH Memorial Park Lawrence St, Mathoura

Morundah Park 10 Milvain Dr, Morundah

Mathoura Recreation Reserve Morris St, Mathoura

MOULAMEIN

Hay Visitor Information Centre 407 Moppett St, Hay McFaull Park Civic Place, Deniliquin

Memorial Park Memorial Drive, Deniliquin

Peppin Heritage Centre George St, Deniliquin

R J Edward Park Victoria St, Deniliquin

Scotts Park (The Rocket Park) Russell St, Deniliquin

Lions Park Lachlan St, Hay

Sandy Point Lot 4 Lang St, Hay South

Stevens Weir Stevens Weir Rd, Brassi

Waring Gardens Cressy St, Deniliquin

Moulamein Lake Swimming Pool Brougham St, Moulamein Mathoura Reed Beds Bird Hide Lawrence St, Mathoura Morago St Morago St, Moulamein Mathoura Skate Park Corner of Morris & Mathoura Sts Moulamein Howard Park Morago St, Moulamein

HOWLONG Lions Park River Rd, Howlong

Lowe Square 120 Hawkins St, Howlong

Howlong Arcade 45 Hawkins St, Howlong

JERILDERIE Luke Park, 63 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie

Lions Den Park 1 Edward St, Corowa

MOAMA Moama Adventure Playground Perricoota Rd, Moama

Mary Lawson Way Side Rest Newell Hwy, Finley

Memorial Park 70 Pearce St, Howlong Memorial Hall 34 Queen St, Corowa

Walter Day Park Urana St, Lockhart

Hay Park Moppett St, Hay

BOOROORBAN Booroorban Hall Cobb Hwy, Booroorban

Galore Hill Scenic Reserve 16kms north of Lockhart

Finley Showgrounds Newell Hwy, Finley

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LOCKHART

Railway Park 138-144 Murray St, Finley

Toilets

Whitelock St Bus Terminal Whitelock St, Deniliquin Kennedy St, Jerilderie

Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre Cobb Hwy, Mathoura

Moulamein South Recreation Reserve Moulamein Rd, Moulamein

Picnic Point Reserve Picnic Point Rd, Mathoura

MULWALA Soldiers Memorial Gardens Livingstone St, Mathoura

Purtle Park 24 Melbourne St, Mulwala

Mayrung

Owen Bridges Park 107 Corowa Rd, Mulwala

Mayrung Hall 1956 Mayrung Rd, Mayrung

Apex Park 7 Pool Ave, Mulwala

Murray Downs Murray Downs Playground Murray Downs Dr, Murray Downs

Lions Park Sth Corowa River St, South Corowa

Hume Street 138 Hume St, South Corowa

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OAKLANDS Coronation Park Milthorp St,Oaklands

PLEASANT HILLS Pleasant Hills Park Ryan St, Pleasant Hills

PRETTY PINE Pretty Pine Recreation Hall Cobb Hwy, Pretty Pine

THE ROCK

Wanganella Wanganella Park Cobb Hwy, Wanganella

WOMBOOTA Womboota Hall Moira St, Womboota

YERONG CREEK Stan Galvin Park Plunkett St, Yerong Creek

Yerong Creek Camping Area Plunkett St, Yerong Creek

Coronation Park 107 Urana St, The Rock

The Rock Cemetery 67 Green St, Lockhart

The Rock Recreation Ground Victoria Park, Wilson St, The Rock

TOCUMWAL Apex Park Deniliquin St, Tocumwal

Foreshore Park Deniliquin Rd & Anzac Avenue

Library Park 57-67 Deniliquin Rd, Tocumwal

Tocumwal Town Beach Town Beach Rd, Tocumwal

TOOLEYBUC Tooleybuc Mensforth Park Murray St, Tooleybuc

Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve Lockhart Rd, Tooleybuc

URANA Macknight Park 18 Anna St, Urana

Urana Aquatic Centre Federation Way, Urana

WAKOOL Bass St Bass St, Wakool

Wakool DC Thomas Park Flinders St, Wakool

Wakool Playground Park LaPerouse St, Wakool

Wakool Recreation Reserve Dampier St, Wakool

BOAT RAMPS • Barham - Noorong St Boat Ramp • Corowa - Lone Pine Ave • Corowa - Rowers Park, 2 Bridge Rd • Corowa - Corowa Lagoon 100 Edward St, Corowa • Corowa - Lions Park Sth Corowa, River St, South Corowa • Darlington Point Darlington Point Boat Ramp, Kidman Way • Deniliquin - Benarca Bend Boat Ramp, Stevens Weir Rd • Deniliquin - Deniliquin Boat Club, Riverview Dr • Deniliquin - Harfleur St • Deniliquin - Lawson Syphon Lawson Syphon Rd • Deniliquin - McLean Beach, Butler St • Deniliquin - Riverside Caravan Park, Davidson St • Deniliquin - Sloane St • Deniliquin - Twin Rivers, Riverina Hwy • Deniliquin - Willoughbys Beach, Memorial Drive • Finley - Finley Lake, Riverina Hwy • Hay - 4 Mile Boat Ramp, Maude Rd • Hay - Sandy Point Rd Hay, Sandy Rd • Hay - Soapworks Bend Boat Ramp, Jackson Rd • Howlong - Lowe Square, 120 Hawkins St • Howlong - Memorial Park, 70 Pearce St, Howlong • Mathoura - Picnic Pt Mathoura - Murray River Picnic Point Rd • Mathoura - Swifts Creek Boat Ramp Swifts Creek Rd • Moama - 5 Mile Boat Ramp, River Rd • Moama - Unnamed Rd off Edward St • Moulamein - Town Boat Ramp McBean Place • Mulwala - Purtle Park 24 Melbourne St, • Mulwala - Owen Bridges Park, 107 Corowa Rd • Mulwala - Apex Park, 7 Pool Ave • Mulwala - Kyffins ReserveSpring Dr • Tocumwal - Tocumwal Boat Ramp (Downstream) Deniliquin Rd • Tooleybuc - Murray St, Tooleybuc • Urana - Aquatic Centre Federation Way

DUMP POINTS • Berrigan - 119 Jerilderie St • Coleambally - Kidman Way • Coleambally - Lions Park, Kingfisher Ave • Conargo - ConargoDeniliquin Rd • Corowa - Rowers Park, 2 Bridge Rd • Darlington Point - Lions Park, Sturt Hwy • Deniliquin - Davidson St Rest Stop, • 129 Davidson St • Finley - 1 Endeavour St • Hay - Dunera Way (Showgrounds Rd) • Howlong - Lowe Square, 120 Hawkins St • Jerilderie - 13-19 Jerilderie St • Jerilderie - 63 Jerilderie St • Lockhart - 163 Green St • Moama - Twenty Four Lane • Moulamein - Patterson St off Moulamein Rd between Tallow St & Sainsberry St • Mulwala - Purtle Park, 24 Melbourne St • The Rock - The Rock Recreation Ground, Wilson St, • Tocumwal - 17-33 Deniliquin St, behind Palms Hotel, Dirt Rd 1km • Tocumwal - Town Beach, Town Beach Rd • Urana - Aquatic Centre, Federation Way • Yerong Creek - Cole St

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TRACKS & TRAILS BarHAM

Mathoura

Barooga

• Gulpa Creek Walking Trails – Forest Walks • Reed Beds Bird Hide Boardwalk • Mathoura Recreation Trails (In Town) • Gulpa Island Forest Drive • Millewa Forest Drive • Moira Forest Drive • Mathoura Heritage Trail • River Red Gum Drive (Mathoura and Moama) • Murray River Canoe Trail • Timber Heritage Walk

• Barham-Koondrook Redgum Statue River Walk • The Barham-KoondrookPerricoota Walk • Gunbower Island State Forest Drive

• Murray River Walk • Cobram-Barooga Pram Walk • Barooga Botanical Gardens

Berrigan

• Berrigan Nature Reserve Tank Paddock

Coleambally

• Walking Track/Town Walk: Brolga Place.

• Forest Reserves Walking Track • Falcon Falls Walking Track

Conargo

• Conargo Milestones Trail

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SKATEPARKS • • • •

Southern Riverina’s

Barham - 52 Thule St Berrigan - 12 Momalong St Corowa - John St Darlington Point - Cnr Carrington & McAlister Sts Deniliquin - Cnr Edwardes St & Civic Pl Finley - 76 Denison St Hay - Cnr Lachlan & Brunker St Howlong - 119 Hawkins St Lockhart - 35 Brookong St Mathoura - Morris St Moama - Bartlett St Moulamein - 31 Morago St Tocumwal 108 Deniliquin St

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT • Deniliquin - along the Beach to Beach walk Butler St, Macauley St, • Deniliquin - Davies Court Park Community Fitness Hub • Luke Park, 63 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie • Moama Adventure Playground, Perricoota Rd, Moama.

MOAMA • The Dhungala Cultural Plant Trail, • Echuca Moama Recreation Trails • Five Mile Mountain Bike Track • Echuca Moama Food & Wine Trail • Restdown Wines Wetland and Heritage Walking Trail

MOULAMEIN • Moulamein River Walk

• Corowa Wetlands and Rail Trail • Nulla Nulla Swamp & Redlands Hill Trail • Redlands Hill Reserve tracks • Corowa Central Trail • Shearing the Rams Trail

MULWALA

Darlington Point

• Murray Downs Track

• Goanna Walking Track • Willbriggie Regional Park

Deniliquin

• Historical Town Walk • Discover Deniliquin Trail • Beach To Beach Walk and Bicycle Path • Deniliquin Mountain Bike Trails • Wetlands Walk • Lagoon Walk • Engineering Marvels - Lawson Syphon and Stevens Weir • Edward River Canoe and Kayak Trail • Yarkuwa Indigenous Walks - Island Sanctuary • Kolety Paring Yangang Kolety Walking Tracks

Hay

• Bidgee Riverside Trail Hay Nature Walk • Hay Town Bike Track • Hay Town Walking Track

HOWLONG

• Howlong History Trail

Jerilderie

• Lake Jerilderie Walk • Horgan Walk’s – Bush Tucker Trail • Ned Kelly Raid Trail • Heritage Precinct Walk

Lockhart

• Lockhart Sculpture and Heritage Trail • Lockhart Shire Bird Trail • Lockhart Shire Walk of Fame, Walter Day Park.

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• Kyffins Reserve and the Lakeside Walking Trail

MURRAY DOWNS Pleasant Hills • Pleasant Hills Nature Walk

The Rock • Wetlands and Bird Trail • Galore Hill Scenic Reserve • Morgans Caves Loop Trail • The Saddle Loop Trail • Yerong Walking Track • The Rock Heritage Walking Trail • The Rock Nature Reserve - Kengal Aboriginal Place Walking Tracks • Hanging Rock Hill and The Yerong Nature Trail

Tocumwal • Tocumwal Walking Track • Waaf Creek Walk

WAKOOL • Wakool Forest Tracks

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