Southern Riverina What's On Summer 2023-24

N O s ’ t a h W Southern Riverina

T I S I V O T & WHERE Summer 2023-2024

Photo courtesy Berrigan Shire Council and Radiant Media.

INSIDE • Show’s bull ride spectacular • Celebrate our nation • Get out on the Edward • Keep cool this summer • A link to the past • The fun of th fair

• Deniliquin • Blighty • Booroorban • Conargo • Mayrung • Pretty Pine • Wanganella • Barham-Koondrook • 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 • Corowa • Boree Creek • Howlong • Morundah • Mulwala • Oaklands • Rand • Urana

What's On DEC

Deni Lights Up Christmas Lights Comp People’s Choice winner announced

Edward River Council Town Christmas Party

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Amazing Water Ski Show, Mulwala

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CHRISTMAS DAY

BOXING DAY

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Coleambally Summer Break Town Pool Party

Deni Boat Club’s Barefoot Come & Try Day

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Jerilderie Summer Break Town Pool Party

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Echuca NYE Family Day Races, Echuca

NEW YEAR’S EVE - Live band ‘On Thin Ice’ performing at Deni RSL

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Deni Lights Up Christmas Lights Competition winners announced

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Darlington Point Summer Break New Year’s Day Pool Party

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Cinema Pop-Up, Kerrabee Sound Shell, Blair St, Moama

AUSTRALIA DAY Celebrations

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Barham Koondrook Australia Day Lilo Race, Koondrook

Last day - ‘Barely Wearable’ exhibition at Peppin Heritage Centre, Deniliquin

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2024 Southern 80 Water Ski Race, Echuca Moama

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Edward Kolety Fishing Challenge, Deniliquin

16-18 Riverboats Music Festival, Echuca Moama

Deniliquin Lions Community Town Market, Waring Gardens, Cressy St, Deniliquin - 4th Saturday of month.

December 24, January 28, February 25, March 24.

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Naponda Farmers Market, outside Naponda Store, Cressy St, Deniliquin - 2nd Saturday of the month. January 14, February 11, March 10.

Victorian Wakeboard Weekend, Deni Boat Club, Deniliquin

Echuca Pro Rodeo

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Tocumwal Foreshore Market, Tocumwal Foreshore, Deniliquin Rd, Tocumwal, 8am-12 noon. December 30, January 27, March 9, March 31.

Deniliquin Show, Showgrounds, Memorial Park, Deniliquin

Woody Boats Weekend, Deni Boat Club

Echuca Moama Market, Moama Kerrabee Sound Shell Gardens, Blair St, Moama - December 27, January 7, January 21, January 28, February 18, March 3, March 10, March 31.

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Jerilderie Fun Fair, Monash Park, Jerilderie

River Daze, Murray St, Barham

Deni Boat Club’s Barefoot Come & Try Day

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Wakool Annual Show, Wakool

Play on the Plains Festival, Ute Muster Festival Site, Conargo Rd, Deniliquin

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Corowa Rotary Federation Farmers and Variety Market, Bangerang Park, Edward St, Corowa - first Sunday of the month, 8am-1pm. January 7, February 4, March 3.

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Moulamein Fishing Competition, Moulamein

9-10 Rich River Rod Run Show and Shine, Perricoota Rd, Moama

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Whats On at Deni RSL...

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RAFFLES Wednesday 7pm, Thursday 7pm, Friday 7pm and Sunday 1pm and 7pm every week

HAPPY HOUR

Entertainment DECEMBER 9th – Michael Hogan 16th – Mick Tenace

TRIVIA

30th – Simon Ward

Every second Tuesday Free event for all ages

JANUARY

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

13th – Mick Tenace 20th – The Strangers Duo

MEMBER’S SWIPE DRAW

FEBRUARY

Open all day from 11am.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Third Wednesday of each month

26th – Shane & Ellie 27th – On Thin Ice Duo

COFFEE SHOP COURTESY BUS

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6th – Michael Hogan

Lunch 12pm-2pm and Dinner from 6pm Members discounts apply.

COFFEE SHOP – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3pm-4pm BAR – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6pm-7pm, Friday 9pm-10pm, Saturday 5pm-6pm, Sunday 11am-12pm

2nd – DJ Beefy

BISTRO Open daily

MEMBER’S DRAWS Wednesday, Thursday, Friday x 2 and Sunday Drawn till won on Friday, December 29 and Sunday, Janurary 28

3rd – Gone Rogue Duo

MEMBER’S BIRTHDAY DRAW

10th – Raj Sinha 17th – Kane Vincent

First Wednesday of each month

24th – The Strangers Duo

DENILIQUIN RSL CLUB Open 7 days from 11am

72 End Street Deniliquin NSW 2710 www.denirsl.com

CALL RECEPTION TO BOOK 03 5881 1455

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

IS GAMBLING A PROBLEM FOR YOU? GAMBLE AWARE Is a confidential, anonymous and free counselling Service.

FREECALL 1800 858 858. www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au Deniliquin RSL supports responsible service of alcohol.

Get our on t he Edward At the heart of Deni is the Edward River (Kolety) – a place of natural beauty that’s home to well-loved beaches, swimming spots, boat ramps, long stretches to explore by kayak, and plenty of places to throw in a line in search of Murray Cod.

The Edward River is host to an array of stunning watering holes and beach fronts.

Willoughby’s Beach is a great location for swimming, fishing, and camping in the forest, all while giving you the opportunity to watch the sun rise and set on the river. You will find plenty of areas to camp, perfect for those wanting a bit of privacy, and there are also larger areas for the whole family and your friends.

If you want to experience the Edward River like the locals, Willoughby’s Beach is where you can start your river float.

Set aside a few hours, jump in the water with your floating device and supplies, and let the current take you downstream to McLean Beach.

McLean Beach, in the town’s west, is a popular spot for locals and visitors. For the young ones, there is a dedicated swimming area. This beach is also popular with boaters and skiers, with a boat ramp situated right next to the beach. Other facilities here include a barbecue area, toilet facilities and plenty of car

parking. The kiosk at the adjacent McLean Beach Caravan Park is a short walk away if you need a few extra supplies, or a special treat. McLean Beach also offers a gateway to the Beach-to-Beach Walk, which will lead you through the town to Willoughby’s Beach in the east.

Boat ramps

For those looking for something extra to get the adrenaline pumping, the Edward is a haven for water sports. With a wide river, some great bends and brilliant summer weather, young and old give water skiing, wakeboarding, or tubing a go.

• Harfleur Street Boat Ramp, Harfleur Street,

Whichever way you choose to enjoy the river, don’t forget to capture those memories on camera. The Edward makes for breathtaking photos, especially in the early morning or late in the evening.

Whether it is a group or family photo, or a shot of the scenery and wildlife, it is sure to look fantastic. Then you can take the Edward River with you everywhere.

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There are five public boat ramps in Deniliquin, and one located further out of town at Benarca Bend.

Public boat ramps in Deniliquin:

• Sloane Street Boat Ramp, Sloane Street, Deniliquin Deniliquin

• McLean Beach Boat Ramp, Butler Street, Deniliquin

• Twin Rivers Boat Ramp, Riverina Highway, Deniliquin

• Lawson Syphon Boat Ramp, Lawson Syphon Road, Deniliquin

• Benarca Bend Boat Ramp, Stevens Weir Road, Deniliquin Check the latest boat ramp information on the RMS website.

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Celebrate our nat ion

No matter where you’re holidaying this summer, there will be an Australia Day ceremony near you that will allow you TO get into that national spirit. WE’VE LISTED THE CEREMONY DETAILS IN THE SOUTHERN RIVERINA FOR YOU, BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

Edward River Council:

Berrigan Shire Council:

Moira Shire Council:

Friday, January 26, 8am to 2pm at the Deniliquin Town Hall. It is time to show thanks to our local heroes and those inspiring individuals that better our community.

Do you know someone or a community group who goes above and beyond? Let’s show our recognition and appreciation with the honour of an Australia Day Award. Awards to be presented include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sports Award, Junior Sports Award, Arts & Culture Award, Junior Arts & Culture Award, Community Event of the Year, Community Group of the Year and the Environmental Citizen/Group of the Year (Bill & Elwyn Hermiston Memorial Award).

The annual Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony will be centered on Berrigan this year, and will begin at 9.30am. The community will come together at Apex Park Berrigan in Cobram Street, Berrigan. Before the ceremony, stop by the CWA Hall from 7.30am for the annual Berrigan CWA breakfast, available for just $20 per person. Awards to be presented include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson/Team of the Year and Community Organisation of the Year.

The 2024 Moira Shire Australia Day Awards recognise the exceptional contribution of the people and groups in our community who inspire us all, with six award categories - Citizen of the Year, Junior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year, Community Organisation of the Year and Arts, Culture and/or Environment Project of the Year.

Murrumbidgee Council:

Barmah - Jake Edwards Reserve - corner of Evans & Murray Sts – from 8am. Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and award presentation.

Murray River Council: Several communities make up Murray River Council, and you can expect to find an Australia Day ceremony – or some kind of fun activity – being held in each.

Awards to be presented this year include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, Young Sportsperson of the Year, Community Event of the Year, Community Group of the Year and Arts/Cultural Award (person or group). Follow the Murray River Council Facebook page for more details of Australia Day ceremonies as the special day approaches.

There’s not one but three Australia Day ceremonies in the Murrumbidgee Council region. Celebrations are held in Coleambally, Darlington Point and Jerilderie, with each community presenting their own sets of Australia Day awards. More details about the celebrations and past winners can be obtained from www.murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au. Click on the community tab, and then go to ‘celebrations, events and activities’.

Federation Council: Federation’s celebrations will be hosted at the Paradise Palladium in Browley St, Morundah. The ceremony, commencing at 10am, will include the announcement of the Federation Council Citizen of the Year Award, Young Citizen of the Year Award, Community Group of the Year Award, the Local Achiever Awards as well as recognition of the Student Achiever Award recipients. The fun continues until about 1pm.

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Seven separate ceremonies will take place on Australia Day.

Numurkah - Newman Square - corner of Quinn & Melville Sts – from 8am. Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and award presentation.

Cobram - Cobram Civic Centre from 10am. Award presentations, guest speaker, entertainment by Cobram Pipe Band and barbecue.

Tungamah/St James - Lions Park - Boyd St, Tungamah – from 8am. Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and award presentation.

Katamatite - Police Paddock - corner of Foy & Beek Streets Katamatite – from 8am. Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and award presentation.

Nathalia - Nathalia Recreation Reserve - Park Street Nathalia – from 6pm. Free barbecue, entertainment and award presentation.

Yarrawonga - Kennedy Park - Murphy Street Yarrawonga – from 7am. Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and award presentations. Limited seats available, please bring your own.

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT Deni Boat Club

• LIVE MUSIC • FOOD TRUCKS • BAR OPEN • Friday nights from 5pm All abilities welcome. FREE. Book via deniboatclub.com Sponsored by

Barefoot Come & Try DayS FRI , Jan 5 & MAR 8

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• 2 days of Victoria’s best wakeboarders • Free event • Food Trucks • Bar open • Entertainment • Wakeboard Victoria Championships - Saturday

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• PAVILION • Giant Pumpkin • Dairy and Beef Cattle • Poultry 2024 • Sheep and Wool • Wool Handling • Riverina Pro Quick Shear FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, • Horses - Show Jumping Pony Club - Rings Events • tiny tots to junior show • Peppin Heritage Championship & Yard Dog TrialS • Dog Show • Dog Jump

1st, 2nd & 3rd March

Show ground Office (0408 392 445) PO Box 128 Deniliquin NSW 2710 President - Chantelle Shevels Email: secretary@deniliquinshow.com.au

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*ATTRACTIONS* • BULL RIDE • LIVE BAND Saturday night • Sideshow Alley • Demolition Derby • Fireworks • Animal Nursery & Petting Zoo • Camel Rides

Admission Family package $40 (e.g. 2 adults & 3 children) Adults $20 | Children 5-18yrs $5 | Under 5yrs Free

www.deniliquinshow.com.au

Show's bull ride spectacular More action is being packed into the Deniliquin Show schedule in 2024.

The traditional country show has been slowly growing to add even more affordable entertainment for families.

The Deni Show is held the first weekend of March annually, which next year is March 1-3.

In 2024, the newest addition will be a bull ride.

The Deniliquin Pastoral & Agricultural Society is partnering with Woodall Rodeo Promotions to run the Rodeo Services Australia amateur competition on the event’s opening night.

Also new this year is the addition of stock horse classes in the equestrian arena, in partnership with the Deniliquin branch of the Australia Stock Horse Society.

This adds to an equestrian schedule already so full it runs over three days.

The Deniliquin Yard Dog Association will also be back with its Deni Yard Dog Trials, so will the Riverina Quick Shear, the Riverina Shearing Championships and the Saturday night Demolition Derby and fireworks display.

Each complements an already action-packed traditional rural show schedule, which includes livestock judging (sheep and beef and dairy cattle) and wool and poultry pavilions.

The traditional junior judging competition - most commonly referred to as the tiny tots competition, but for babies right through to teenagers - is also still a very popular part of the Deni Show.

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Pair this with a colourful pavilion of local arts, crafts and cookery, a vibrant sideshow alley and more around the grounds entertainment, and you’re on to a winner for a top weekend of family entertainment.

The Deniliquin Show is hosted at Deniliquin’s Memorial Park showgrounds.

Admission for the full duration of the show is $20 for adults, $5 for children aged five to 18 and free for children under five attending with an appropriate adult.

Family packages for two adults and three children are just $40.

For more information or to pre-purchase your tickets online, go to www.deniliquinshow.com.au.

Ph: (03) 5878 8660 82 Napier Street, Deniliquin hello@rhdeni.com

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Eat, sleep and play golf Deniliquin Golf Club hosts one of the most picturesque courses in the region.

You can enjoy the beauty of this golf course, alongside the kangaroos, kookaburras, Superb Parrots, echidna, goannas, lizards, pelicans and a host of other wildlife that abounds in this paradise of nature.

At its best, Deniliquin golf course with its 18 manicured fairways and true greens, is a shining example of Australia’s magnificent golf courses.

If you’re looking for a trip away, the Deni Golf Resort has you covered with a range of packages, built to take the stress out of finding accommodation. Its 22 units overlook the ninth fairway, and are nestled among bushland.

The resort and course are in a superb location on the edge of Murray Valley Regional Park, yet just a stone’s throw from the centre of town. It’s just 30m from the resort to the first tee, and it’s a shorter distance to the bushwalk track.

The course perfectly reflects a chance for all golfing standards to enjoy a fun and challenging round.

By modern standards the course is not long — 5817 metre par 72 for men, and 5118 metre par 72 for ladies. However, off the back tees it is a challenge for all levels of player, as many professionals who have tried to tame the course have discovered.

Poor shots find the huge trees that line most of the couch fairways, while the greens are fast but true and always in great condition.

A feature of Deniliquin golf course is the ‘same day play’ principle that applies. On most days you can phone the pro shop on (03) 5881 3333 and book your tee off time, or just call in and one of the friendly volunteer staff will cater for your golfing needs. If you prefer the relaxation of a golf cart, there are plenty of those available too.

Soak up t he atmosphere In search of a place where you can soak up that famous country hospitality?

The Railway Hotel in Deniliquin has what you need.

The venue combines all the features of a good old country pub, with the modern amenities we all want from an entertainment venue.

With a change in management just before summer, there’s already been a host of improvements made at the Railway Hotel.

More will be delivered this summer, with the brand new beer garden and a TAB facility being added in early 2024. The beer garden is being built in the space alongside the hotel which was previously a drive

through bottle shop. It will include a large television screen where you can watch all your favourite sports.

Drop in to take full advantage of the new space, for a game of pool in the bar, or simply to escape the heat and enjoy a cold drink.

The Railway’s kitchen is now also open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Raffles are held each Friday night, and once a month the hotel will feature live music or a DJ to ramp up the entertainment factor.

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After your round on the course, enjoy the club’s facilities or relax under the veranda adjacent the pro shop. Friday nights are a speciality in the clubhouse, when there are meat raffles, great meals and a fun atmosphere where locals will make you welcome.

For the latest information on clubhouse opening and activities, phone (03) 5881 1325.

If you want to practise your game, the club has an under-cover driving range, which features an automated ball dispenser and lighting, allowing extended play on your terms. It’s simply a matter of getting a token or swiping your credit card to get a bucket of balls and work on your swing.

Visitors are also encouraged to enter any of the club’s regular competitions, which are on its website.

These include a Saturday medley, ladies events on Tuesday and Thursday, and men’s stableford on Wednesday. Keep an eye out for special charity days and competitions too.

Try our Glamping Tents.

Glamping offers the fun of camping with glamorous comfort.

McLean Beach Holiday Park offers the traveler a quiet comfortable and spacious environment to unwind and relax. You can listen to the abundant bird-life as you rest in the shade of our tranquil bush setting.

We are conveniently situated opposite the renowned McLean Beach swimming area and boat ramp, where you can drive out of the park and across to the river to launch your boat whether it is for skiing or fishing.

Phone: 03 5881 2448 1 Butler Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Email info@mcleanbeach.com.au

Offering a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual lifestyles and budgets, whether that be caravanning, tenting (powered or unpowered) or staying in one of our self contained en-suite cabins.

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Discover Deni's past, and present Deniliquin is a great place to live and has some great history in its museums, buildings, monuments and general locations.

The community of Deniliquin grew because it was near a crossing place for the Edward River. The traditional name of the river is Kolety, but it was renamed the Edward River in 1840 after overlanders were traveling to Adelaide with some cattle. Origins of the name Deniliquin are not so easily identifiable but are believed to come from altered local Aboriginal leader Denilikoon. Deniliquin was officially established in 1846 and gazetted as a municipality in 1868.

You can take in many of the town’s historic landmarks on foot, by taking the Deniliquin Historical Town Walk.

The others are just a short drive from the centre of town. The Historic Town Walk usually starts at the Peppin Heritage Centre and takes you through 43 historically significant locations.

Collect your historic walk guide, or use the digital version, which points out some of the original Deniliquin buildings such as the Dublin Hotel, which was built in 1878, or the Federal Hotel which license dates back to 1876. You’ll also learn about the airport, cemetery, Lawson Syphon and so much more.

on drawings by architect Louis Harrison and represent art, science and literature. They were made in Italy from the best Sicilian marble and originally were a feature of the old School of Arts building, before it closed in 1943 and became the regional library. They were relocated to the Deniliquin Waring Gardens in 1950, and then relocated in the gardens in 1997 after a 12 month restoration.

Deniliquin Town Hall – Re-opened to the public after a long awaited rejuvenation, the Deniliquin Town Hall has a commanding presence in the Deniliquin CBD. Its design was the vision of JH Jones, who won a competition calling for ideas on the structure in 1875.

The building was completed a year later, opened in November 1976 by Governor Sir Hercules Robinson.

The clocks in the tower, which have been refurbished as part of the upgrades, were donated by Captain George Landale in 1904. The large hall with central glass segmented dome ceiling was added on in 1928.

The Multi Arts Centre is the former St Paul’s Anglican Church, built in 1866 and deconsecrated in 1977. It was purchased along with the adjoining Sunday School Hall by the former Deniliquin Council with a Heritage Commission Grant.

A base for community events, the arts and private functions, the recent upgrades have restored many of the original features. An exciting new addition is the glass atrium, which overlook a public courtyard. The Deniliquin Town Hall is open to the public regularly so that you can explore the fantastic restorations, as well as the hall’s fascinating history. Keep an eye on the Edward River Council Facebook page for the next open day date.

Both buildings are set in the delightful Waring Gardens, and were refurbished to be used for community and private events.

Memorial Park, the water tower and chimney stack –

Adjacent the Multi Arts Centre, on the corner of Cressy and Edwardes Sts, The Three Muses are based

Memorial Park was developed in 1945 as a memorial to those who served in World War II. The Deniliquin Show has called it home since 1953, and other user

Here’s just some of the landmarks you can explore:

Multi Arts Centre and the Three Muses –

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groups include the Deniliquin Rovers Football & Netball Club, Deniliquin Netball Association and Deniliquin Rhinos Cricket Club. As you make your way into Memorial Park, you will come across the entry for the Deniliquin Island Sanctuary and the historic water tower and chimney stack. The foundation stone of the water tower was laid in 1882 by Mayor JG Evans.

When electric pumps replaced the steam engines driving the pumps in 1930, the original brick housing and engines were demolished. The stack is the only lasting reminder of this building. If you continue through Memorial Park, you’ll come to the entrance of the Deniliquin Regional Park, where you will find Willoughby’s Beach.

Deni Ute Muster gates – No visit to Deniliquin is complete without getting a photo at the iconic Deni Ute Muster site gates. The entry was created by Benjamin Gilbert in 2008, and has become as iconic at the Ute on the Pole in the centre of Deniliquin, in Charlotte St. But this is no longer just a photo stop. Muster HQ and the Deni Ute Muster Museum are now located on site too. The Deni Ute Muster in held on the NSW Labour Day weekend, which in 2024 is Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5. The site is also home to the Play on the Plains Festival held on the weekend of the Victorian Labour Day holiday, which is Saturday, March 9 in 2024.

You can find a digital copy of the Deniliquin Historical Town Walk guide at https://www.visitthemurray.com. au/places-to-go/central/deni/things-to-do/artsculture/town-walk

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226 Cressy Street Open Weekdays Deniliquin 9.30am - 3.30pm Naponda Store Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm

Deniliquin Lions Community Town Market is held on the 4th Saturday of each month in the beautiful Waring Gardens in the centre of town from 8am*.

“Lions Club Deniliquin supporting your community”

A large range of stalls with something for everyone

LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION

2nd Saturday of each month

Front of The Naponda Store and along Cressy St, Deniliquin

The Deniliquin Pastoral Times and Southern Riverina News are our local newspapers in the Southern Riverina, NSW. They contain local news, events, sport and real estate. You’ll find your copy at newsagents, supermarkets and service stations in the area, or simply call into our offices for your copy.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times, 230 Cressy St, Deniliquin.

Phone (03) 5881 2322.

Southern Riverina News, 17 Pinnuck St, Finley.

Phone (03) 5883 1033.

WE’RE ALSO ONLINE For the latest news and photos, jump on our websites or find us on Facebook. www.denipt.com.au, www.southernriverinanews.com.au.

Proudly supported by Deniliquin Pastoral Times.

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.

• SAME DAY PLAY

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

• FRIDAY NIGHT FUN

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

DRIVING RANGE BALL HIRE 25 BALLS $5 50 BALLS $10 100 BALLS $15

• GOLF

Regular events every week – visitors welcome.

Pro Shop open daily Clubhouse open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Memorial Drive, Deniliquin

Ph: 03 5881 1325 Pro Shop: 5881 3333

Email: denigolf@bigpond.net.au

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Stop at T he Depot The Depot Historical Vehicle and Memorabilia Collection brings history to life in Deniliquin.

Open seven days a week you can immerse yourself in the past amongst the family-friendly 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 has grown around the historic vehicle and memorabilia collections of Neville and Debbie Purtill and the Purtill family.

“This is a collection of vehicles that we love, that we’ve named and that tell a story.

“Our dream was to take the collection out of dusty sheds and create an ever-evolving space where history can be experienced and enjoyed,” said Mr Purtill.

Throughout The Depot you are invited to reminisce and discover new stories of life at home and on the road.

Located on the first floor adjacent to the mezzanine is the unique, purpose-built function facility, The Cadillac Room. Providing an ideal backdrop and flexible layout for a variety of functions. This versatile

function space is an ideal corporate setting, complete with the latest audio-visual technology.

After you have taken a trip down memory lane upon exiting you will find a shop filled with merchandise, giftware and memorabilia to purchase.

If you can’t decide on the day, you can hit the shop button on the website https://www.depotdeni.com.au and it will take you directly to the online store.

If you find you are hungry or thirsty after all your adventures at The Depot, you will find the Cruizin* Diner just next door.

You can choose from an extensive menu of food and drinks including an all-day breakfast menu and there is an indoor kids play zone to keep the children busy.

Entry to The Depot is $17.50 for adults, $14 for children (6-17 years) and $14 for concession/seniors.

A family ticket, for two adults and three children, is $45.

Open seven days from 10am to 4pm – come see why The Depot was voted Deniliquin Business of the Year in 2023.

You will find The Depot at 158 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin. Phone 1300 3 DEPOT (1300 333 768) or email depot@depotdeni.com.au.

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The Deniliquin & District Historical Society Museum

3 Macauley Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710.

Phone: 0428 359 297. Email: denihistoric@gmail.com The Pioneer Tourist Park has a relaxed atmosphere and its quiet location on the Long Paddock Touring Route makes it the ideal place to enjoy a stay in Deniliquin.

The park is quiet and friendly, offering spacious shady drive through powered and en-suite sites, camp sites and self contained cabins and ensuite cabins. The park welcomes caravans, camper trailers, larger RV’s and is pet friendly. Enjoy a relaxing stay on our 30 acre property, with swimming pool, BBQ, fire pit and the tranquillity of our Heritage Walk through the park bushland, taking in our birdlife, wildlife and our picturesque Billlabong.

Early Australian & local history

Open Tuesday and Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm or by appointments for groups and special viewings.

Want to advertise your upcoming event or business in the next edition?

Contact Leesa Muir, phone (03) 5881 2322 or email whatson@denipt.com.au

167 Cobb Highway, Deniliquin | Ph (03) 5881 5066. www.pioneertouristpark.com.au |

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DENILIQUIN BOWLING CLUB

...the place where great friends meet $5 SCHOONERS every Saturday from 6pm to 7pm.

Friday nights SPIN THE WHEEL for great prizes.

Last Friday of every month MEGA MEAT RAFFLE,

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Lunch 12pm-2pm - Dinner 6pm-8pm.

Meals 7 days a week. Book Now! • Sports Bar • Pool Tables • Function Room • Catering for all occasions • Family Friendly Hotel

25+ prizes to be won.

Spring is the perfect time for a game of

BAREFOOT BOWLS. Drop into the Club to organise

your game with family, friends and work colleagues.

Walk in Bottle Shop

It’s perfect weather for a BBQ overlooking the greens.

CLUB RESTAURANT Chinese, Thai and Australian meals

338 Victoria St, North Deniliquin Phone (03) 5881 6280

cooked to perfection. Dine in our restaurant or takeaway available. Phone 03 5881 3011.

Open for Lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11.30am – 2pm Open for Dinner Tuesday - Sunday from 5pm CLOSED MONDAYS.

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• Extensive range of wines, spirits and “Ready To Drink” • Fortnightly competitive specials

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Picnic amongst t he red gums Whether you’re camping out in the Edward River Bridge campground, or taking a day trip from Deniliquin or Moama, the Edward River Bridge picnic area is a great place to stop for a barbecue lunch.

Its location within Murray Valley Regional Park - part of the Murray Valley reserves - means you can even bring your dog along to this picnic area.

Equipped with picnic tables and free barbecues, Edward River Bridge picnic area is set beside the majestic river red gums for which Murray Valley Regional Park and Murray Valley National Park are known.

Cook up a storm on the barbecue or sit down and relax at one of the picnic tables. There are also some very interesting metal sculptures depicting the area.

When you’ve polished off your picnic lunch, there’s a lot more to explore – go for a walk along the Gulpa Creek Forest walks or bring along your kayak for a spot of paddling on Edward River canoe and kayak trail. There’s even a wheelchair-accessible kayak launch right near the picnic area.

And don’t forget to bring your fishing rod along – there are lots of great spots to drop a line. You might even be lucky enough to land a famous Murray cod.

Here’s a tip; local anglers say cheese is one of the best baits for these monsters of the river system.

Surface lures are another great option.

Entertainment galore

There’s always something happening at the Deni RSL Club.

During summer it’s the ideal place to escape the heat the Riverina is known for, and relax with a cold drink or delicious meal under the air conditioners.

The club is open daily and there are raffles at 7pm each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and at 1pm on a Sunday.

Throughout summer you’ll be treated to free live music in the main lounge every Saturday night from 7pm to 10pm.

For those who love their bingo, the game is played Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and there’s also an all ages trivia every second Tuesday.

Hear from a range of local and visiting artists, who will have your toes tapping from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. Make use of the dance floor and really get that blood pumping. Adding to the musical schedule will be a special New Year’s Eve performance from On Thin Ice in the main lounge.

And when it comes to Happy Hour, the club’s specials extend beyond the bar. The Coffee Shop has its own Happy Hour, which is from 3pm to 4pm daily from Monday to Thursday. In the bar, Happy Hour is from 6pm to 7pm Wednesday to Friday, with an additional Happy Hour from 9pm to 10pm Friday. On Saturday Happy Hour is 5pm to 6pm, and on Sunday it is brought forward to 11am.

There’s plenty of other entertainment at the Deni RSL on other days of the week too.

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The Coffee Shop has its own menu for food and treats and is open from 11am daily, or you can dine in the bistro seven days a week for lunch from 12pm to 2pm and dinner from 6pm.

A special school holiday buffet will be available daily from 6pm from December 22 to January 2.

The Deni RSL courtesy bus is normally available Thursday through to Saturday, but for the busiest part of the holiday period it will operate daily from December 21 to January 14. Ring the club on 5881 4455 to book your seat.

To learn more about what’s on offer at the Deni RSL, head to www.deniliquinrsl.com or follow the Deniliquin RSL Club on Facebook or Instagram.

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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.

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FINLEY

MOULAMEIN

• Riverside Park, Murray St • Apex Park Playground & Outdoor Gym, Arbuthnot St &, Main St, Koondrook • Koondrook All Abilities Playground, Main St & Station St

• Finley Foundry Park, Murray St • 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

• Moulamein Howard Park, Morago St • Moulamein South Recreation Reserve, Moulamein Rd

BAROOGA • Barooga Adventure Playground, 2 Golf Course Rd • Barooga Botanical Gardens, Nangunia St

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

BUNNALOO • Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve

COLEAMBALLY • Apex Park, Bellbird St • Coleambally Skatepark, Brolga Pl • Coleambally Sport & Recreation Complex • Curlew Park, Curlew Ave • Kingfisher Ave • 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

DARLINGTON POINT • Adrian Douglas Park, Lander St • CWA Park and Skate Park, 37-39 Carrington St • Lions Park, Narrand St

DENILIQUIN • Waring Gardens, Harrison 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 • Deniliquin RSL Club, End St (indoor playcentre) • McDonalds, Hardinge St (undercover playcentre) • Cruizin* Diner, Hardinge St (indoor playcentre)

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 • Elliott Park and Jerilderie Skate Park and Pump Track, 2 Jerilderie St • Luke Park, Powell St • Memorial Park, 23 Jerilderie St • Monash Park (football ground), Corner of Bolton and Nowranie St

MORUNDAH • Morundah Park, Browley St

MULWALA • Apex Park, Pool Ave • Purtle Park Adventure Playground, 50 Melbourne St

MURRAY DOWNS • Murray Downs Playground, Murray Downs Dr

OAKLANDS • Oaklands Recreation Reserve, Patey St • Coronation Park, Milthorpe St • Couglan Park, Milthorpe St

PLEASANT HILLS • Pleasant Hills Park, Ryan St

KORALEIGH

RAND

• Koraleigh Recreation Reserve, Koraleigh Rd

• Memorial Park, Kindra St

THE ROCK

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

MATHOURA • 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

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

• Coronation Park, 107 Urana St

TOCUMWAL • Foreshore Park, Deniliquin Rd & Anzac Avenue • Library Park, 57-67 Deniliquin Rd

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

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KEEP COOL this summer

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Barooga

also offers a chance to relax and take a dip, with access via Simmie Rd in Echuca. Here you can swim in the shadow of the iconic bridge that links NSW and Victoria. Relax in the water with views of the beautiful scenery, Echuca Wharf and wave to the historic paddle steamers chugging past.

Part of the ever-expanding Barooga Adventure Park, the toddler-friendly water play zone alongside Bullanginya Lagoon includes a gentle water slide and splash pad designed with younger children in mind. There’s also a spray loop, and interactive ground sprays. The Adventure Park area is a winner with older kids too, with four individual trampolines, two flying foxes and a huge climbing frame keeping everyone busy for hours. It is located on Golf Course Rd.

Oaklands

The Oaklands Swimming Pool caters for all ages and provides seasonal swimming lessons. Set within the centre of town, just walking distance from the main street, the facility features a 33-metre pool, toddlers’ pool, kiosk, change rooms with hot showers, plenty of grass and picnic facilities, dedicated and personable lifeguarding team. Whether the kids are learning to swim or you’re just wanting to cool off on a hot day, there is plenty of room for all abilities.

Berrigan Berrigan’s pool was renovated at the end of 2019, with new facilities to compliment the large and children’s-size pools. It also has multiple shaded areas and enough grassed area for the children to enjoy. It is located on Momalong St, Berrigan and entry is free!

Finley The Finley Memorial Pool reopens this summer with new facilities too. The new modern, fit-for-purpose building incorporates change rooms and toilets tailored for families and the disabled, as well as a new kiosk area. The large L-shaped adult pool has enough room for all families and a shallow pool is also available for the younger kids. It is located on the Newell Highway, just north of Finley’s CBD.

Coleambally At Coly, swimmers have free access to a 25-metre lap and recreational pool, shaded medium pool, and shaded toddler’s pool. The facility also includes change rooms and shaded picnic tables and a barbecue. All children under 14 need to be supervised by an adult. The pool is open six days a week, closed only on Mondays, and closes early on Fridays for Swim Club. A privately run senior water aerobics class also uses the pools on Wednesday and Friday mornings during school terms. The pool is located on Falcon Road, Coleambally.

Corowa Visit the newly constructed Corowa Aquatic Centre located on Edward St, Corowa. It features several aquatic and leisure facilities from an outdoor 50m Olympic sized pool, an indoor 25m heated pool, splash park, café, and a merchandise shop – just in case you forgot your togs. A refreshing and resourced facility, the Corowa Aquatic centre is a must for locals and visitors alike this summer.

Looking for a more natural option? Then explore the various natural waterways Corowa has to offer, from the Corowa Lagoon, the Memorial Park, and the Lions Park there’s plenty of spots to take a dip in the mighty Murray River.

Darlington Point Darlington Point has a wide selection of ways to cool off this summer. The Darlington Point War Memorial Swimming Pool includes a 25m lap and recreational pool, shaded medium pool and shaded toddler’s pool. It also includes a kiosk, change rooms, shaded picnic tables and barbecue, and is located on Stock St. There are also 15 beaches in and around Darlington Point, situated on the Murrumbidgee River. They include Swaggy’s Beach, Alfie’s Beach, Dolan’s Beach, Clive’s Corner, Horrie’s

Photo courtesy Berrigan Shire Council and Radiant Media.

Summers in the Riverina boast plenty of sun-filled days that allow to you explore from early in the morning until late in the evening, thanks to Daylight Saving time. But on those days you wish to just relax, or escape the dry summer heat, each of the communities in this district feature an array of ways to cool down. We explore some of those for you:

Tocumwal Beach, Paradise Beach, Bunyip Hole, Whittaker’s Bend, Reserve Beach, Lady Jane Beach, Boomerang Beach, Waradgery Beach, Digger’s Beach, The Point Beach and what’s affectionately known as Town Beach at the Darlington Point Caravan Park.

Deniliquin You’re spoiled for choice with places to cool down in Deniliquin. If you’re not enjoying McLean or Willoughby’s Beach, the Deniliquin Swim Centre’s three outdoor pools and splash park is the place to be. The splash park features sunflower showers, water guns and a dump bucket. There are also toddler-friendly elements including a leaf race and bucket filler. The splash park offers sun protection for its users with two shade sails sheltering the equipment. While it’s not likely to be your first pick over the summer months, the Deniliquin Swim Centre also has a heated hydrotherapy pool. Newly updated facilities are also available at the pool, which is located in Poictiers St and right next door to the Scott’s Park Adventure Playground.

Jerilderie There’s an inviting 25m, six lane lap and recreational pool waiting for you at Jerilderie Swimming Pool, as well as a wader’s pool with water fountains. The amenities block has been refurbished in the last few years. You’ll also find a shaded medium pool, shaded seating and a barbecue – escape the heat and make a day of it. The pool is located at 119 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie and is open from 6am to 10am and 1pm to 7pm weekdays, and 9am to 7pm on weekends.

Entry to the pool is free thanks to a Murrumbidgee Council subsidisation program. The swim season runs through until Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Moama Home to an enormous ‘floating playground’, Moama’s Aqua Island is a great opportunity to cool off and burn some energy. Located 500m east of Deep Creek Marina, the island features several jumping platforms, obstacles, and slides - all connected and floating in a large, clean, and refreshing lake – a must see for any fans of the TV show ‘Wipe Out’.

Moama also boasts two perfect spots to camp and cool off this summer. Moama Beach offers visitors one of the best places to access the Murray River for swimming and recreation. Access to the area is found at the end of Blair St, Moama. Betts Beach What’s On Spring 2023 21

Visitors and locals alike flock the Murray River, and particularly Town Beach, when they are in Tocumwal. But if you’re looking for something a little different, or your little ones are not a fan of the sand, the splash park on the Tocumwal Foreshore is the place to be. The features are designed to reflect Tocumwal’s proud WWII history as a US and Royal Australian Airforce Base. A B24-style dumper bucket takes pride of place, and there are water cannons, ‘propeller’ showers and more than 100 other water features. The town pool is also a short distance from the splash park, and both are located near the CBD.

Urana The Urana Aquatic Centre is a unique and serene attraction. A man-made lake developed on the site of Urana’s original water supply reservoir, perfect for water skiing, fishing, bird watching and just about any other water activity you can think of. With the play equipment and 5km walking trail, there is plenty to do for the whole family. A perfect place to drop in a line and try your luck, the Aquatic Centre is frequently restocked with Murray cod and golden perch. The adjacent J&M Smith Flora and Fauna Reserve created in 1996 is an ideal spot for those interested in exploring the local animal and plant life, with an abundance of native birds including red-rumped parrot, brown treecreeper, striated pardalote, spiny-cheeked honeyeater, striped honeyeater, the regionally uncommon, greycrowned babbler and when the lake is flooded waterbirds flock to the area.

Yarrawonga Visit the impressive Aquazone, a sprawling inflatable park that rests atop the natural expansive beauty of Lake Mulwala. The aquatic play area covers 10,000 metres and caters for kids five years to adults who love a fun challenge. Complete with trampolines, slides, and even a rock-climbing wall, the Aquazone at Lake Mulwala is an impressive and unique attraction.

Yarrawonga’s picturesque setting along the Murray River includes a splash park that has entertainment for the whole family. Ride the waterslide, play under motion activated water features, or relax under the rotunda. There’s also a barbecue, public toilets, and shaded seating areas. It’s located on Lake Mulwala in Bank St. The splash park features spray fountains, a slide and a kiosk serving snacks and drinks. Bring your chairs or stretch out under a shady tree while the kids wear themselves out.

Southern Riverina STREET ART GUIDE BarHAM-KOONDROOK

Waddi Cultural Centre

• Redgum Statue Walk statues by Kevin Guilders and Angela Polglaze

Barooga • Barooga Botanical Gardens - Wood Carved sculpture of Indigenous Animals

by Mark Rosenbrock • Barooga Botanical GardensMosaic poles by Kerrie Murrell

Berrigan • Berrigan Library • Berrigan Heritage Museum • Hayes Park • Royal Hotel • Old Momalong Hotel • CWA Rooms • Berrigan Shire Council building • The Blue Highways Gallery • 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

Indigenous art and culture now take pride of place in Darlington Point following the official opening of the new Waddi Cultural Centre in 2023. The vibrant new building features colourful indigenous artwork on the exterior by renowned artist Allan McKenzie. The building and its artwork, both inside and outside, is absolutely jaw-dropping and brilliantly showcases the incredible art and culture of the community. This facility is vitally important in promoting and preserving indigenous culture and heritage.

• Shearing of the Rams Mural, Corowa Museum, Queen St by artist Tracy Hancock • Sculpture Mosaic, Corowa Community Garden • Corowa Art Space, 100 Edward St

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

DARLINGTON POINT

• ‘Swagman and Rusty’ Scrap Metal Sculpture by Andrew Whitehead, Drummond St

• Waddi Cultural Centre, Carrington St, indigenous art by Allan McKenzie.

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

CoROWA

• Gallery 294, 294 Honour Ave

• Wiradjuri Walk Big River artwork, Bridge & Stock St

DAYSDALE • ‘Hardworking Horse Sculpture’

by Artist Doug Monroe.

Deniliquin

• Memorial Plaza Interactive Mural, Sanger St by artist Kade Fielder / Corowa High School students

• Asphalt Artwork created by Studio 2710 Artists (Kadi Mills, Lila Hills, Helene Nohrenberg, Josie McAndrew, David Keck, Jared Thurrowgood, Peter Chivers and Tom Close). Civic Centre and Town Hall, Cressy St

• Wacky Bird Gallery, Edward St by artist Chris Upton

• Bowls Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Bowling Club

• Werrpanakata Fish Park at Brown Park, off Hardinge St, Deniliquin

• Bob Brooks/1951 FX Holden Mural by Damian Mitchell, Railway Park/Boomerang Motors

• Deniliquin Children’s Centre, Whitelock St • Deniliquin Water Tower by Cam Scales, cnr Whitelock and Russell Sts

• ‘Our River’ art installation by Rachel Braybon, wharf next to Deniliquin National Bridge, cnr Napier & George Sts.

• Clydesdales Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Bowling Club

• Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Quality Meats • ‘Spiderbait’ Mural by Damian Mitchell, Tuppal Hotel

• ‘Reutilise’ by Stuart Taylor, George St

• ‘Shane Crawford’ Mural, Tuppal Hotel

• Ute Muster gates, Conargo Rd

• Merino Ram Mural, Tuppal Hotel

• Long Paddock Sculptures ‘Shod’ by Jonathan Leahy, George St - ‘Cut’ by Jonathan Leahy, Davidson Street Rest Area

• St Joseph’s Primary School, Coree St

• Riverbend Gallery, Hardinge St

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

• Our Place Mural, Woolworths

• Energising End Street Pilot Project, End St designed and created with artworks from local students

• Ute on the Pole, Charlotte St • Fish and Eagle, Davidson St • Stuart Taylor workshop, Sloane St • Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre building, Junction St

FINLEY • Finley Historical Museum and Log Cabin, Murray St

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• Laneway beside Finley Pharmacy, Murray St

One Tree

HOWLONG

Maude

Hay

• ‘God’s Country’ mural, IGA Carpark, Hawkins Street by artist Tracy Hancock

Darlington Point

Coleambally

• Mural, 1/2 Acre Cafe, Hawkins Street, Howlong. Artist, Luna

Booroorban

Goodnight Tooleybuc

• Howlong’s Enchanted Hut, Memorial Park, Pearce St

Moulamein

Boree Creek

Koraleigh

Lockhart Conargo

Wanganella

Jerilderie

Murray Downs

• Mural by Ling, Jerilderie Swimming Pool

Jerilderie

Pretty Pine Wakool

• Yo-thun-in-yuna mural, Murrumbidgee Shire office, 35 Jerilderie St

Mayrung

Deniliquin

Barham

Blighty

Bunnaloo

Mathoura

• Steel Wings Windmill, Luke Park

- ‘Get Around Back’ by Stuart Spragg

• Bert Dolan Arch by Julie Guinan, Donna McClusky & Heidi Glenn, Picnic Point

• CWA Park, Green Street:

- ‘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

• 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 - ‘Click Goes The Shears’

by Stuart Spragg, Greens Gunyah Museum • Brookong Lagoon: - Lockhart Love Locks - ‘The Mob’ by David Doyle • Green Street: - ‘Rusty Cockatoo’ by Sean Meaney - ‘Inland Pelicans’ by Bob Teasdale - ‘Peace’ by Colin Wiese

Howlong

Moama

- ‘Emu Family’ by Stuart Taylor

• Lockhart Water Tower Mural - Waterfall, native flora and fauna by Scott Nagy and Janne Birkner (Krimsone), Green St

Corowa

Mulwala

- ‘Horse Power’ by Stuart Taylor

Lockhart

Lowesdale

Barooga

• Mechanics Institute Free Library mural, Powell Street • Ned Kelly sculpture, Jerilderie Bakery

Pleasant Hills

Berrigan

Tocumwal

• Wedge-Tailed Eagle mural, Jerilderie Bakery

The Rock Yerong Creek

Oaklands

Finley

Milbrulong

Urana

• Pastoral Shadows of Brookong - 20 individual sculptures including ‘A Drover’s Life’ and ‘Horse and Plow’ by Stuart Spragg

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

• Timber Cutters Sculpturs, Edward River Campground, Duggans Rd • Mathoura Bra Fence

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

MOAMA • Long Paddock Sculpture ‘The Barge’ by Geoff Hocking, Kerrabee Sound Shell • ‘La Belle Helene’ by David Maughan, Moama Botanic Gardens • Moama Adventure Playround, Perricoota Rd • Bridge Art project

MORUNDAH

Mathoura • Badja Bayaderra (long neck turtle) and Azure Kingfisher murals - Mathoura Public School • Long Paddock Sculptures ‘The Drover and Horse’ by Corey Thomas and ‘The Timber Cutters’ by Geoff Hocking, Visitor Information Centre • Mural, Mathoura Railway Station

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

MOULAMEIN • Moulamein Art Gallery • Mural, Service Station • Sandy’s Art Studio, Mosaics, 41 Brougham St

MULWALA • ‘Murray Cod’ by Andrew Whitehead, Digger Loughnan Fishing Jetty • ‘King of the River Bike Rack’, Andrew Whitehead, Digger Loughnan Fishing Jetty

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• ‘Peoplescape’, Oaklands Vintage Machinery Museum • Mural, Coronation Park

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

THE ROCK • Gallipoli Panels, Avenue of Honour • Tootool Sculpture Park, The Rock to Lockhart Rd • Strayleaves Art Studio, cnr of McGeachies Ln and Collingullie Rd.

Tocumwal • ‘Ned’, ‘Rosie’ and ‘Mathilda’ the cockatoos, ‘Kenny’ the kookaburra, wedge tail eagle, blue wrens and more, Ulupna Island, 610 Ulupna Bridge Road, Ulupna Station, 7km from Tocumwal • The Big Cod, Deniliquin Rd • Mural, March’s IGA building

URANA • ‘Not so Itsy’ the giant spider water tower by Andrew Whitehead, Federation Way • ‘Savannah Goanna’ by Andrew Whitehead, Stephen St • ‘Sheep at the Trough’, Federation Way and End St • Tractor on a Pole, Victoria Park, Federation Way, Urana

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

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Reconnect wit h nature Those who know it best have made it easier for you take it all in, developing an itinerary perfect for those seeking to reconnect with nature. Spanning from Moama to Yanga, you can explore at your own pace.

Horseshoe Lagoon - Shaw and Blair Streets, Moama.

Horseshoe Lagoon is part of Moama’s Wetland and Floodplain Reserve. The area includes a horseshoeshaped lagoon and a billabong, which provide a home to native birds, animals, plants and fish. Wander along the boardwalks, indulge in some wildlife spotting and learn about the importance of wetlands and floodplains along the mighty Murray River.

Horseshoe Lagoon is part of the extensive floodplains along the Murray River that have great significance to Aboriginal people. Some Yorta Yorta elders describe the floodplains as ‘our supermarkets’ as they provided everything required to sustain the first inhabitants of the region.

The original Moama wharf was built on the river here in 1879, however, riverboats could only access the wharf during high rivers, so the wharf was abandoned. A new wharf was built in 1988, along with the boardwalk and signage.

Reed Beds Bird Hide Boardwalk Picnic Point Road, Mathoura Reed Beds Bird Hide at Mathoura is a birdwatcher’s paradise; with different birds to see every time you visit, you’ll never grow tired of this pretty place.

Take your camera for a stunning photo of an eastern great egret or a musk duck thrashing in the water to attract a mate.

Photo courtesy Visit River Country.

River Country is renowned for its natural beauty, with peaceful water ways, majestic river red gums, enchanting native wildlife and big open skies.

Walking along the boardwalk look for yellow rosellas and superb wrens or watch at the edge of the water for the purple swamp hen.

Turn over the bird panels as you stroll along the boardwalk; check out which birds are vegetarians and which prefers frogs, find out who honks like a goose but soars like an eagle.

Gulpa Creek Walk - Picnic Point Road, Mathoura From the historic little town of Mathoura, at Crane’s Bridge, where bullock teams once hauled logs to the timber mill, you can set out on Gulpa Creek walk.

The landscape diversity provides suitable habitat to over 125 species of plants that are endemic to the local region as well as a range of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. To date there have been more than 130 bird species identified by local birdwatchers.

The reserve contains three walking tracks with interpretive signage about plants and animals found at the site, and information about how local indigenous ‘Barapa Barapa’ people used local natural resources for food, fibre, medicines and for cultural and spiritual purposes.

The facility contains a disabled toilet facility and there are many areas available for barbecues and picnics.

It’s a flat, easy 5km walk or ride among the river red gums along Gulpa Creek in Murray Valley Regional Park, adjacent to Murray Valley National Park.

The Big Tree - Big Tree Car Park, Moulamein

The colours and movement of birdlife around the creek and the light on the red gums are quite a view, and make this walk quite special.

This magnificent River Red Gum (pictured) is one of the largest in the Riverina, measuring 11.6m in circumference.

Gulpa Creek is also a peaceful spot for canoeing or kayaking. What’s more, because of Gulpa Creek walk’s location in Murray Valley Regional Park, you can even bring your dog along for the ride.

The Big Tree is a meeting place and is considered culturally significant by traditional indigenous owners.

The age of the tree is estimated to be between 500 years and 1000 years.

You might also like to bring along your binoculars and a bird book so you can identify the birds you see along the way.

As part of the Moulamein River Walk, keep an eye out for a diverse range of local wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, goannas, cockatoos, kookaburras and Bush Stone curlews to name a few.

Barham Federation Botanical Reserve - East Barham Road, Barham

Follow the river and read the storyboards depicting the region’s rich history and environment.

Located just 1.6km from the town centre, the 10 hectare reserve managed by Barham Landcare is open to visitors to appreciate the natural environment and the wonderful biodiversity at the site.

For the full driving route - including what you can do when you reach Yanga, near Balranald – and for more tips on how to enjoy River Country, go to www. visitthemurray.com.au.

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Lights make dazzling return If you love MURRAY River country in summer, you must come back in the cooler months when the award-winning Moama Lights event makes a dazzling return.

From club classics to unique specialities, the newly revitalised River Gum Bistro & Café has got you covered for a good feed.

Dine in or takeway – 03 5451 1800 for takeaway orders.

Set to once again illuminate Horseshoe Lagoon, the event will be back from July 5 to 28.

Heading into its fourth year, Moama Lights is an immersive sound and light trail sharing stories through state-ofthe-art installations, projections and cutting edge moving light technology.

Tickets are on sale now, and they do go fast.

Murray River Council Mayor Frank Crawley is encouraging people to grab their tickets early.

“Ticket sales over the past few years have demonstrated what an enormous success Moama Lights is, so we’re looking forward to another sell-out event in 2024.

Cal lt oBookNow ( 03)54511802

“Despite us having to end the light and sound component early in 2023 due to rising water levels in the lagoon, we continued to have strong attendance at the other festival activities, like the ice skating.

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“Our team are planning another impressive event for 2024, so I’d

Delicious selections available Newly decorated Restaurant and renovated Bar Open Wednesday to Sunday for Lunch and Dinner Dine in or takeaway – Call 03 5451 1802 for bookings and takeaway orders

6-8 Niemur Street, BARHAM NSW 2732 Phone (03) 5451 1800 clubarham.com.au Open from 10.00am 7 days What’s On Spring 2023 26

encourage people to purchase tickets now to avoid missing out.”

Produced by the world-class design studio Mandylights, the 2024 event promises to guide visitors through a new experience, celebrating the enchantment of the bush after dark.

It will take delight in the lagoon and red gum floodplains, transforming nature’s wonderland into a vibrant spectacle that emerges as darkness falls.

Moama Lights will run over four weekends, from Thursday to Sunday, with tickets sold for specific session times.

Adult tickets are $22 and children aged 3-16 are $11. Children under three can attend for free, and all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Family tickets are available, with the cost of $55 for two children and two adults.

To purchase tickets to Moama Lights 2024, follow the links at www. moamalights.com.au

Explore Moulamein's history The town of Moulamein is a must-visit for history buffs.

The Moulamein Heritage Village showcases a wealth of objects and buildings with significant historical value to the area.

Spearheaded by the Moulamein Community Development Inc, this project has been years in the making.

It has been made a reality thanks to the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program, and more improvements are pending.

Three of the region’s historic structures have been relocated and refurbished at the village, retaining that history for many years to come.

Visitors to the Heritage Village can explore the information centre housed in the old Dhuragoon School building and learn about the region’s rich agricultural history, including its iconic wool industry. The village also boasts the relocated and refurbished Jeraly Wool Shed and Werai Stables. A new all-abilities accessible amenities block complements the facilities.

Those who love things on wheels will enjoy checking out the restored trucks and tractors. A centrepiece of this collection is the superb Vickers tractor, produced in Sheffield, England, in the late 1920s. Known as ‘the Aussie’, production stopped in 1930.

Ron and Val McWhae, formerly of Moulamein, owned and lovingly restored the tractor on display in the village.

Also among the collection are a 1930s Ford truck and two John Deere D-series tractors from local farms.

More machinery has been accumulated for outdoor displays, with an oil-driven traction engine to be added this spring as a showpiece.

“We’re building on the collection all the time,” Drew Harris said.

“We’ve also recently taken ownership

“We’ve also got buggies and gigs, and a restored dray in the wool shed, which people love.

bridge, which we intend to reuse.”

“There are all sorts of tractors, pumps and implements that we have been collecting for many years.

of timber salvaged from the Gee Gee

If you’re back in the region at Easter, make sure to add the Moulamein Yabby Races to your must see list.

In 2024, the races will be held at the

Moulamein Heritage Village on March 30.

The Moulamein Heritage Village is located at 4 Paterson St, Moulamein and is open by appointment only. To arrange an appointment, call 0417 276 845. Volunteers can cater to small or large groups.

…a window into the past Live and breathe Moulamein history, a must-visit for history buffs.

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT. 4 Paterson Street, Moulamein Phone 0417 276 845 What’s On Spring 2023 27

Finley & District Historical Museum - Log Cabin 300-320 MURRAY STREET, FINLEY Admission: $5 adult, children under 16 free

Open Saturday & Sunday 12.30pm to 3pm or by arrangement by contacting

Colin Drury Ken Bevan

0447 199 728 Chris Braybon 0427 848 291 0448 342 291 Jock Breust 0407 801 001

Azalea Lifestyle

Florist, Clothing Boutique and Craft Supplies • Ladies Fashion • Fresh Flowers • Wool

SUMMER SHOES FOR ALL OCCASIONS FINLEY - 154 Murray St, 5883 1252 COBRAM - Main St, 5872 2870

Open Monday 10am-2pm Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 9.30am-12pm

121 Murray St, Finley.

Phone 03 5883 4806.

FIT FOR EVERY WEAR

r e m m u S is h t e b o t e c The pla An unexpected destination | Lakes to lounge by

Shops to browse through | Delicious food to enjoy

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A link to t he past 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 our pioneering rural families.

Initiated in 1969 through the fore sight of John Hetrelezis and a group of enthusiastic locals, land was acquired on the Newell Highway adjacent to the Mary Lawson Wayside Rest and fenced to

secure

the

considerable

amount of material that had been collected or promised for later inclusion.

To keep the project moving Christina and Norman McAllister made a donation to build a replica of the log cabin home, which was the first permanent residence in the Finley district, built by their father Charles McAllister at Myrtle Park in 1878.

Excessive rain and the flow of town drainage inundated the site for the first time in living memory

in 1975 when great damage was done to the buildings and the moral of the committee.

With the pioneering spirit of their forebears the committee continued on with the works to provide drainage, electricity and water installations as well as constructing pavilions to display a vast array of historic farm machinery and memorabilia.

UNIQUE GIFTWARES AND HOMEWARES

139 Murray Street, Finley

03 5883 4400

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BERRIGAN BOOKSHOP OPEN 7 DAYS* 10am - 4.30pm *Excluding ANZAC Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

books!

0 0 0 , 5 7 Over

43-45 Chanter Street, BERRIGAN NSW 2712 Ph 0429 571 988 or 0429 774 084 berriganbookshop@gmail.com.au @berriganbookshop

LOCAL NEWS

A taste sensation…

LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION

People travel from far and wide to sample delights from the extensive menu

Cantonese Cuisine, banquets and Thai meals a specialty

The Deniliquin Pastoral Times and Southern Riverina News are our local newspapers in the Southern Riverina, NSW. They contain local news, events, sport and real estate. You’ll find your copy at newsagents, supermarkets and service stations in the area, or simply call into our offices for your copy.

lunchtime specials SMORGASBORD Weekday Small or large groups

Deniliquin Pastoral Times, 230 Cressy St, Deniliquin.

Phone (03) 5881 2322.

Fully licensed

WE’RE ALSO ONLINE

Every Wednesday 6-9pm, Bookings essential

catered for Dine in or takeaway

112 Murray Street, Finley. (03) 5883 3090.

OPEN 6 DAYS

Southern Riverina News, 17 Pinnuck St, Finley.

Phone (03) 5883 1033.

For the latest news and photos, jump on our websites or find us on Facebook. www.denipt.com.au, www.southernriverinanews.com.au.

A new adventure awaits…

Berrigan Shire’s splash and adventure parks are now open, all the way until April 2024!

F REE FAMILY F UN!

To find out more, scan the QR code or visit https://www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au/Discover-The-Area What’s On Spring 2023 30

Relax wit h a book

Relaxing with a good book. That’s the ideal holiday for many, and this summer Berrigan Bookshop has the book part of your relaxing holiday covered.

Whether you’re staying in the Southern Riverina, spending a day or two on the Murray River with the family or simply passing through, having a decent read to pick up in those quiet times can make all the difference.

The only stressful part will be choosing from the extensive range.

Sisters Cristina and Carla von Brockhusen estimate they have at least 100,000 books in their catalogue at Berrigan Bookshop.

You’ll find new and used books in the catalogue, and trades are welcome. So there’s no need to stick to the same old books if you’re on an extended trip through the region.

In addition to their bricks and mortar store, the sisters have an online presence. According to Carla, their online store specialises solely in books that are niche or hard to obtain.

“We only sell things that are hard to find, because there’s no point competing on things that everybody has,” she said.

The physical store in Berrigan, however, stocks everything from rare books to popular new releases.

There’s even a great selection of foreign language books.

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The Berrigan Bookshop is one of the few bookshops in the area and caters to Berrigan residents and those coming from further afield, including Cobram, Deniliquin, Finley and Wagga Wagga, as well as tourists, who often make the pilgrimage to the store as part of their holiday plans.

As for why reading is so important, Carla believes that books expose readers to a whole new world.

“To me, books are a happiness and one of the joys in life,” she said.

Your Boutique Shopping Destination Stocking the latest trends in Scarves - Jewellery - Handbags - Home Decor - Toys & Baby Gifts - Pamper Products - Home Fragrance Solutions Open Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am-1pm.

Open Sundays on Long Weekend.

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Unique, Stylish Homewares, Furniture, Decor & Clothing - In the heart of Tocumwal Boutique shopping destination.

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JERILDERIE FunFair

SATURDAY 2 MARCH 2024 MONASH PARK, JERILDERIE NSW 2716

Gates Open 3.00pm Follow us Free Kids Activities Market Stalls

Live Music Food Vans

Licensed Bar Ferret Races

Bucking Bull Outdoor Movie

Market Stall Bookings: 0439 462 535 Kokedama Workshop Enquiries: 0437 898 430 E: jerilderiefunfair@gmail.com Proudly supported by:

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T he fun of t he fair As a new event in 2023, the Jerilderie Fun Fair enticed almost 800 people.

That success set plans in motion to make it an annual event on the local calendar.

The fun and festivities will be hosted in Jerilderie’s picturesque Monash Park.

And the St Joseph’s School Jerilderie Social & Fundraising Committee has delivered, with the event now set for the first Saturday of March each year.

Gates will open at 3pm, and continue into the event with a family friendly movie on the big screen.

In 2024, another action packed fair is planned for Saturday, March 2.

During the afternoon, children can take advantage of an array of free activities while the adults take time out to peruse the market stalls on offer.

Between shopping and playing, relax on the park’s lawns and just enjoy the live music on offer.

For a little more action, why not try your luck on the bucking bull or crowd around for the spectacle that is ferret racing.

Bring a picnic blanket or your own chairs and take full advantage of the food and refreshment stands and the licensed bar.

The fun fair also provides a chance to learn a new skill, with a kokedama workshop to run on the day.

Kokedama is a centuries-old Japanese form of garden art that is closely tied to the practice of bonsai.

Loosely translated, ‘koke’ means moss and ‘dama’ means ball.

Therefore kokedama involves using a moss ball as the supporting and the focal point for a tree, shrub, or plant.

The fun fair is presented by St Joseph’s School Jerilderie Social & Fundraising Committee with support from Yanco Delta Wind & Storage and Transgrid.

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Stay and play... DINING GUIDE BARHAM

BARHAM

BARHAM

Don’s Kitchen

River Gum Bistro & Café

Riverside Café Barham

6-8 Niemur Street, Barham. Ph (03) 5451 1802. https://clubarham.com.au/donskitchenchinese

6-8 Niemur Street, Barham. Ph (03) 5451 1800. www.clubarham.com.au/eat-drink

22-24 Murray Street, Barham.

Ph (03) 5453 2066.

Chinese and Malaysian Cuisine. Delicious selections available.

Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Dine in or takeaway.

Newly decorated restaurant and renovated bar.

From club classics or unique specialties to weekend breakfast, the revitalised River Gum Bistro & Café has got you covered for a good feed. Dine in or takeaway available 7 days.

Eat in or Takeaway 7 days. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Soup. Hot Meals Daily.

Roast - Friday and Sunday Lunch. Forever Flowers. Small Gifts. Catering Available.

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN

CRUIZIN* DINER DENILIQUIN

Curlyz café

Deniliquin mcdonalds

162 Hardinge St, Deniliquin. Ph 1300 0 DINER (1300 034 637). 32 Napier Street, Deniliquin. Ph 0419 278 953.

386-388 Charlotte Street, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 7344.

Cruize on in and see our 1950s American inspired Diner. Decked out to the max with vibrant vinyl booths, neon signs, classic tunes and a flavoursome menu. The family-friendly environment is completed with the Cruizin* Playzone area and indoor, outdoor dining spaces. Open 7 days.

Open 6am – Midnight everyday. Inside and outside eating areas. Breakfast until 10am. McCafé – Coffee, Cakes, McMuffins, Gluten Free options.

Party Room. Playland. Drivethru. Bike Racks. Menu Log.

Eat in or takeaway. Relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Friendly staff and fresh food. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 7am-4pm.

Open Saturdays 8am-2pm and Sundays 8am-12.30pm.

FINLEY

FINLEY

Ewe and I Cafe

Finley Country Club Hotel Motel

123-125 Murray Street, Finley. Ph 0492 081 595.

171 Murray Street, Finley. Ph (03) 5883 4997. www.finleycountryclub.com.au

Want this space?

Advertise your business in the next edition of Southern Riverina What’s On Stay and Play Dining Guide.

Contact Leesa Muir, phone (03) 5881 2322 or email whatson@denipt.com.au

Amazing coffee and beautiful food from locally sourced ingredients, we aim to highlight the best produce the Riverina and surrounds has to offer. Open Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm. Daily breakfast, brunch and lunch options include flash toasties, yummy turkish breads and to die for gourmet salads.

Looking for a great meal? Check our reviews :-). You will be surprised.

Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. We use premium produce grown and reared at our doorstep. Prepared for you in our kitchen.

Stay and play... DINING GUIDE BERRIGAN

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN

Federal Hotel & MOTEL

BRICK KILN CAFé

COACH HOUSE HOTEL

80-96 Chanter Street, Berrigan. Ph (03) 5885 2155.

139 Davidson Street, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 5693.

Email brickkilncafedeniliquin@gmail.com

99 End Street, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 1011. www.thecoachie.com

Family owned and operated. Open 7 days. 5am-4pm weekdays, 6am2pm weekends. Fresh, quality produce, family friendly atmosphere with enclosed children’s area and lounge. Gluten free options available.

Open for meals. Lunch Mon to Sat 12-2pm. Dinner Mon to Sat 5.30-9pm.

Fully catered private function room with packages designed to suit your needs. Let the friendly staff take the stress our of planning your function.

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN RSL CLUB

RAILWAY HOTEL

Sportsmans Arms Hotel Motel

72 End Street, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 1455. www.denirsl.com

82 Napier St, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5878 8660.

Brasserie and Coffee Shop open 7 days. Come in and enjoy the family friendly environment. Brasserie open Lunch 12-2pm, Dinner from 6pm.

Coffee Shop open 11am – late. Decadent housemade cakes. Member’s happy hours Mon-Thurs 2pm-4pm. Find our menus on our website.

Indulge in a culinary journey at the Railway Hotel! Whether it’s a casual dinner or a special celebration, our menu offers a delightful array of dishes to satisfy every palate. Experience the perfect blend of taste and hospitality at the heart of Deniliquin – make your reservation today! Open 7 days.

338 Victoria Street, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 6280.

Email: sportsmansarmsdeni@gmail.com

FINLEY

TOCUMWAL

TOCUMWAL

Finley RSC

CLUB Tocumwal

Terminus Hotel

63-67 Tocumwal St, Finley. Ph (03) 5883 1366. finleyrsc.com.au

Barooga Road, Tocumwal. Ph (03) 5874 9111

88 Deniliquin Road, Tocumwal. Ph (03) 5874 2015.

Bistro. Bar. TAB. Keno. A relaxed and friendly Club just a stone’s throw from the highway. Spacious bistro, meeting rooms, full auditorium with stage. Smoke free Terrace Lounge. Live shows and entertainment. Events, functions and special occasions.

Our bistro and café are open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Our nightly specials include a Sunday Carvery, Wednesday Pot & Parma and Thursday 2 for 1. Function spaces available.

Open 7 days. Lunch 12pm-2pm. Dinner 5:30pm-8pm.

Freshly renovated hotel with family friendly beer garden and private function space. Great pub meals and the coldest beer in town.

New decor and a new menu with over 10 gluten free options as well as several vegetarian dishes. Keep up to date on our facebook page - Federal Hotel Berrigan - for our ever-changing weekly specials. The soul of Berrigan, where the beer is cold, yarns are spun and history of the town begins.

Family friendly with a variety of meals to satisfy your appetite including delicious seafood, mouth watering steaks, juicy parmi’s and a selection of pasta’s. Open 7 days.

Stay and play... ACCOMMODATION BERRIGAN

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN

Berrigan Caravan Park

CENTRAL Modern 2 bedroom Unit

Coach House Hotel MOTEL

104-120 Jerilderie St. E info@berrigancaravanpark.com.au Ph 0400 563 979. www.berrigancaravanpark.com.au

www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/28313362

99 End Street, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 1011. www.thecoachie.com

A small friendly Park with generous powered caravan sites, cabin’s for short or long term stays, pet friendly and within walking distance to shops, pubs, club and pool (Nov-Mar).

New and modern self contained home with all the essentials you might need for a comfy stay. Only a stones throw from the shopping precinct, supermarket, restaurants, pubs, takeaway, bottle shops and other conveniences. A short walk to McLean Beach. Private lockup garage.

Your local family friendly hotel with 25 ground level rooms suited for the single traveller, couples, families and groups. We have an on-site salt chlorinated pool, bar, bottle shop and fantastic restaurant.

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN

DENILIQUIN COUNTRY CLUB MOTOR INN

EDWARD RIVER CARAVAN HIRE

EDWARD RIVER HOUSEBOATS

68-72 Crispe Street, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 5299. www.countryclubdeni.com.au

Ph 0419 493 829. edwardrivercaravanhire.com.au.

Neil Goudie 0427 842 123. Email neilg53n.@gmail.com www.edwardriverhouseboats.com.au

Affordable units with smart TV’s WiFi, electric blankets, fridge, microwave, tea/coffee and air-conditioned. Adjacent the RSL and Bowling Clubs.

Electrical Vehicle Charging Station.

Roadtrips and staycations are now possible with caravan hire in Deni and surrounds. Hitch up and head off on your own adventure or we can set you up at your favourite location. We offer expert knowledge and everything you need to safely hit the road, so settle back and enjoy the travel lifestyle.

DENILIQUIN

FINLEY

FINLEY

PIONEER TOURIST PARK

Finley Country Club Hotel Motel

FINLEY LAKE CARAVAN PARK

167 Cobb Hwy, Deniliquin. www.pioneertouristpark.com.au Ph (03) 5881 5066. E: reception@pioneertouristpark.com.au

171 Murray Street, Finley. Ph (03) 5883 4997. www.finleycountryclub.com.au

1-19 Murray Street, Finley. Ph (03) 5883 1170. https://finleycaravanpark.godaddysites.com.

Sit back, relax enjoy the ever-changing landscapes and local wildlife. Our spacious quality houseboats sleeps 6 to 8 people and comes with all the comfortable modern features you expect from a home away from home…

The Finley Country Club Hotel Motel offers accommodation in the hotel and separate motel rooms. Our restaurant is excellent and open seven days a week. Our beds are great and the staff love to smile.

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.

KOONDROOK, VICTORIA

KOONDROOK, VICTORIA

TOCUMWAL

KOONDROOK CARAVAN PARK

Murray Waters Motor Inn & Apartments

GREENWAYS holiday units

5 Keene St, Koondrook. www.koondrookcaravanpark.com.au Phone (03) 5453 2103. E: koondrookcaravanpark@gmail.com

1 Keene St, Koondrook. www.murraywatersmotel.com.au Ph (03) 5453 2300. E: info@murraywatersmotel.com.au

22-28 Cobram Street, Tocumwal. Ph: (03) 5874 2882 www.greenwaysholidayunits.com.au

A well-kept secret on the Murray River. Make it your base for a quiet, relaxing, nature hub stay with a 2min walk to local hotel, shops, pool & boat ramp, 5mins to Barham, 45mins to Echuca or Swan Hill, 1hr to Deniliquin or 1½ hrs to Bendigo.

Beautifully appointed & modern accommodation overlooking the Murray River. Solar heated pool & BBQ/entertaining area, Foxtel, Free Wifi. Next to local hotel, shops & boat ramp.

Quiet and friendly, offering spacious shady drive through powered and ensuite sites, camp sites and self contained cabins and ensuite cabins. The park welcomes caravans, camper trailers, larger RV’s and is pet friendly.

1 & 2 bedroom self-contained units and 3 bedroom cabin. Quiet street location, walk to Golf & Bowls Club, CBD and Murray River. Short drive to Aerodrome. Off street parking, pool, BBQ hut and guest laundry available.

GUIDE DENILIQUIN

DENI GOLF RESORT 1 Golf Club Road, Deniliquin. Reservations: (03) 5881 3835. www.denigolfresort.com.au Nestled between the Deniliquin Golf Course and the Murray Valley Regional Park, and the Edward River just a short walk away. It’s the perfect spot for a family holiday, golfing trip, bird watching or a quiet getaway for nature lovers.

DENILIQUIN

MCLEAN BEACH HOLIDAY PARK 1 Butler St, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 2448.

E: info@mcleanbeach.com.au www.mcleanbeach.com.au 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.

JERILDERIE

ROAD TRIPS & TOURING ROUTES River Country Trails

Long Paddock Touring Route

With a variety of towns and attractions to visit throughout your journey we invite you to discover River Country’s history, heritage, sensational food and wine through a series of touring routes. Each trail can be completed as a standalone day trip or you can link each trail to explore all of River Country at your own pace. The trails include River Forest Trail, Edward River Trail, Wakool Murray Trail, Murray Meander River Trail and Perricoota Trail. Find out more @visitrivercountry.

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.

The Backroads Trail Take a detour off the beaten track and discover the wonder of the Backroads Trail. Meet the locals, taste the home-grown produce, sample the boutique wines and explore our rich cultural, artistic and social heritage. The trail also highlights the close ties farmers have with their land and the innovative ways in which they are working to ensure its sustainability for future generations. The Backroads Trail is located in the rural area north of the Murray River between Barham, Moama, Mathoura and Deniliquin. It’s simple to navigate and offers a true farm gate experience!

The Timber Cutter’s Run The Timber Cutter’s Run is a unique touring route along ancient waterways and through ethereal forests... a touring route that reveals a story of an earthquake 60,000 years ago, the Cadell Fault, the Narrows (Barmah Choke), a 50km sand ridge, the redirection of the Murray River, and the creation of the Millawa-Barmah forests— the largest stand of River Red Gum in the world. The Timber Cutter’s Run is a touring route through the central Murray Catchment of the Murray-Darling Basin from Moama to Balranald visiting Barmah, Mathoura, Deniliquin, Moulamein, and Kyalite along the way.

Long Paddock Sculpture Drive Trail The Long Paddock boasts 11 major public artworks along the route, reflecting the heart and soul of our small rural communities. The route also showcases a series of timber sculptures, designed to pay tribute to the significant economic and social contribution of the timber industry to the region.

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. Find out more @ visitrivercountry.

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.

Jerilderie Motel & Caravan Park 121 Jerilderie Street, Jerilderie. Ph (03) 5886 1366. www.jmcpark.com.au

Perfectly located on the Billabong, next to Sports Club with TAB, pokies, golf, bowls, tennis, playground and Chinese Restaurant. Fully self-contained cabins and recently renovated motel units. Free WIFI. 10 minute walk to town.

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Contact Leesa Muir, phone (03) 5881 2322 or email whatson@denipt.com.au

Timber Cutter’s Run. Photo courtesy Visit River Country.

Where to find... OUR FACILITIES KEY

Baby Change

Boat Ramp

Camping

Dump Point

Parking

Playground

Skate Park

Toilets

BBQ

Caravan Parking

Drinking Water

Fitness Equipment

Picnic Tables

Showers

Wheelchair Access

BALLDALE

COLEAMBALLY

DAYSDALE

FINLEY

LOWESDALE

MORUNDAH

Railway Park Railway St, Balldale

John McInnes Square Brolga Place, Coleambally

Federation Way, Daysdale

Railway Park 138-144 Murray St, Finley

Lowesdale Rest Area Riverina Highway

Morundah Park 10 Milvain Dr, Morundah

Lions Park Kingfisher Ave, Coleambally

DARLINGTON POINT

Finley Lake Riverina Hwy, Finley

BARHAM

Forest Drive, Darlington Point

Noorong St Riverside Crt, Barham

CONARGO Riverside Park Murray St, Barham

Darlington Point Boat Ramp and Floating Pontoon

Bills Park Conargo-Deniliquin Rd, Conargo

Mary Lawson Way Side Rest Newell Hwy, Finley

DENILIQUIN BAROOGA

COREEN

Barooga Adventure Playground 2 Golf Course Rd, Barooga

Coreen Recreation Ground Urana Rd, Coreen

Barooga Botanical Gardens Nangunia St, Barooga

COROWA Bangerang Park 100 Edward St, Corowa

Barooga Library 1 Golf Course Rd, Barooga

BERRIGAN Apex Park 36-38 Chanter St, Berrigan

Hayes Park Riverina Hwy, Berrigan

BOOROORBAN Booroorban Hall Cobb Hwy, Booroorban

BUNNALOO

Oddfellows Hall 225 Short St, Corowa

Deniliquin Airport Terminal Macknight Dr, Deniliquin

Skate Park & Canoe Tree Denison St, Finley

Deniliquin General Cemetery Cemetery Rd, Deniliquin

Rowers Park 2 Bridge Rd, Corowa

Peppin Heritage Centre George St, Deniliquin

Memorial Hall 34 Queen St, Corowa

Rowers Park 2 Bridge Rd, Corowa

Lions Den Park 1 Edward St, Corowa

CALDWELL Lions Park Sth Corowa River St, South Corowa

Hume Street 138 Hume St, South Corowa

R J Edward Park Victoria St, Deniliquin

Scotts Park (The Rocket Park) Russell St, Deniliquin

Stevens Weir Stevens Weir Rd, Brassi

Waring Gardens Cressy St, Deniliquin

Memorial Park Lawrence St, Mathoura

Morago St Morago St, Moulamein

Mathoura Recreation Reserve Morris St, Mathoura

Moulamein Howard Park Morago St, Moulamein

Mathoura Reed Beds Bird Hide Lawrence St, Mathoura

Moulamein South Recreation Reserve Moulamein Rd, Moulamein

MULWALA

Lions Park River Rd, Howlong

Purtle Park 24 Melbourne St, Mulwala

Memorial Park 70 Pearce St, Howlong

Memorial Park Memorial Drive, Deniliquin

Moulamein Lake Swimming Pool Brougham St, Moulamein

HOWLONG

McLean Beach Butler St, Deniliquin

McFaull Park Civic Place, Deniliquin

MOULAMEIN

Mathoura Skate Park Corner of Morris & Mathoura Sts

Lowe Square 120 Hawkins St, Howlong

RSL Park Betterment Pde, Corowa

Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve Fitzroy St, Bunnaloo

Caldwell Rest Stop Deniliquin Barham Rd, Caldwell

Memorial Park Berrigan Rd, Finley

Skate Bowl Park 93 John St, Corowa

BOREE CREEK Boree Creek Park Drummond St, Boree Creek

Davidson St Rest Stop 129 Davidson St, Deniliquin

Deniliquin RSL Club Park Duncan St, Deniliquin

Railway Station 77 John St, Corowa

Finley Showgrounds Newell Hwy, Finley

MATHOURA Harry McCormick Reserve Moama St, Mathoura

Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre Cobb Hwy, Mathoura

Picnic Point Reserve Picnic Point Rd, Mathoura

Soldiers Memorial Gardens Livingstone St, Mathoura

Howlong Arcade 45 Hawkins St, Howlong

Mayrung JERILDERIE

Mayrung Hall 1956 Mayrung Rd, Mayrung

Luke Park, Powell St, Jerilderie

Elliott Park and Jerilderie Skate Park and Pump Track 2 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie

Monash Park (football ground), Corner of Bolton & Nowranie St, Jerilderie

LOCKHART Galore Hill Scenic Reserve 16kms north of Lockhart

Green St Water Tower 67 Green St, Lockhart Whitelock St Bus Terminal Whitelock St, Deniliquin Walter Day Park Urana St, Lockhart

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Owen Bridges Park 107 Corowa Rd, Mulwala

Apex Park 7 Pool Ave, Mulwala

Murray Downs Murray Downs Playground Murray Downs Dr, Murray Downs

OAKLANDS MOAMA Moama Adventure Playground Perricoota Rd, Moama

Coronation Park Milthorp St,Oaklands

PLEASANT HILLS Moama Apex Park Cnr Blair & Francis Sts, Moama

Moama Brian Sharp Reserve Kildare Ave, Moama

Moama Kerabee Soundshell Blair St, Moama

Moama Cnr of Cobb Hwy & Meninya St.

Moama Lions Park Meninya St, Moama

Pleasant Hills Park Ryan St, Pleasant Hills

PRETTY PINE Pretty Pine Recreation Hall Cobb Hwy, Pretty Pine

THE ROCK

YERONG CREEK

DUMP POINTS

Coronation Park 107 Urana St, The Rock

Stan Galvin Park Plunkett St, Yerong Creek

The Rock Cemetery 67 Green St, Lockhart

Yerong Creek Camping Area Plunkett St, Yerong Creek

• 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 Showgrounds, Tongs St • Hay - Dunera Way (Showgrounds Rd) • Howlong - Lowe Square, 120 Hawkins St • Jerilderie - 13-19 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

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

BOAT RAMPS • Barham - Noorong St Boat Ramp

TOCUMWAL Apex Park (Skate Park) Deniliquin St, Tocumwal

Foreshore Park Deniliquin Rd & Anzac Avenue

Library Park 57-67 Deniliquin Rd, Tocumwal

Tocumwal Town Beach Town Beach Rd, Tocumwal

• 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

TOOLEYBUC Tooleybuc Mensforth Park Murray St, Tooleybuc

Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve Lockhart Rd, Tooleybuc

• 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

URANA

• Deniliquin - Willoughbys Beach, Memorial Drive

Macknight Park 18 Anna St, Urana

• Finley - Finley Lake, Riverina Hwy • Hay - 4 Mile Boat Ramp, Maude Rd

Urana Aquatic Centre Federation Way, Urana

• Hay - Sandy Point Rd Hay, Sandy Rd • Hay - Soapworks Bend Boat Ramp, Jackson Rd

WAKOOL

• Howlong - Lowe Square, 120 Hawkins St

Bass St Bass St, Wakool

• Howlong - Memorial Park, 70 Pearce St, Howlong

Wakool DC Thomas Park Flinders St, Wakool

Wakool Playground Park LaPerouse St, Wakool

Wakool Recreation Reserve Dampier St, Wakool

• Koondrook - Koondrook Public Boat Ramp, Koondrook Track • Mathoura - Picnic Pt Mathoura - Murray River Picnic Point Rd • Mathoura - Swifts Creek Boat Ramp Swifts Creek Rd

SKATEPARKS • Barham - 52 Thule St • Berrigan - 12 Momalong St • Coleambally - Brolga Place • 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 • Jerilderie - 2 Jerilderie St • Lockhart - 35 Brookong St • Mathoura - Morris St • Moama - Bartlett St • Moulamein - 31 Morago St • Tocumwal 108 Deniliquin St

• Moama Adventure Playground, Perricoota Rd, Moama.

• Mulwala - Purtle Park 24 Melbourne St,

295 George Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Freecall: 1800 650 712 Email: info@edwardriver. nsw.gov.au Website: visitdeni.com.au

2A Irvine Parade, Yarrawonga VIC 3730 Phone: (03) 5744 1989 Email: tourism@ yarrawongamulwala.com.au Website: www. yarrawongamulwala.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

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 Accredited Visitor Information Centre Shop 3 2 Deniliquin Road Tocumwal Phone: 0447 333 114 Email: tourism@ berriganshire.nsw.gov.au Website: www. visitthemurray.com.au

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

Barooga Visitor Information Centre 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

LOCKHART SHIRE Information Centre Greens Gunyah Museum, 45 Urana St, Lockhart NSW 2656 Phone: (02) 6920 5674 Website: visitlockhartshire. com.au

• Deniliquin - Davies Court Park Community Fitness Hub

• Moama - Unnamed Rd off Edward St

Wanganella Park Cobb Hwy, Wanganella

Yarrawonga Mulwala Visitor Information Centre

• Deniliquin - along the Beach to Beach walk Butler St, Macauley St,

• Luke Park, 63 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie

• Moulamein - Town Boat Ramp McBean Place

Deniliquin Visitor Information Centre & Peppin Heritage Centre

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT

• Moama - 5 Mile Boat Ramp, River Rd

Wanganella

Visitor Information

• Mulwala - Owen Bridges Park, 107 Corowa Rd

WOMBOOTA

• Mulwala - Apex Park, 7 Pool Ave

Womboota Hall Moira St, Womboota

• Mulwala - Kyffins ReserveSpring Dr • Tocumwal - Tocumwal Boat Ramp (Downstream) Deniliquin Rd • Tooleybuc - Murray St, Tooleybuc

Jerilderie Visitor Information Centre

• Urana - Aquatic Centre Federation Way

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