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39km 34km 18km 27km 36km Welcome Photography credits: Don Fuchs, Mike Newling, Tourism NSW, Margie Welcome to The Long Paddock McClellend, Sandra Ireson, Leanne Whitely, Rhonda Nevinson, Alex Leitao, NPWS, Gavin Hansford and - Cobb Highway Touring Route Warrawong on the Darling. which follows The Cobb Highway (named for the famous coach company) from Echuca-Moama on the Victorian border, through to Wilcannia, leading to the iconic outback towns of Bourke, Broken Hill and White Cliffs. This visitors’ guide contains information on each of the major towns and villages through which the touring route passes. It is divided into colour coded sections so you can easily find each region on the route, historical information on the towns and villages, accommodation options, attractions and places to eat and drink. As you travel along Contents the touring route look for The Long Paddock Visitors Site road signs - these indicate the History...... 4 location of the 47 Long Paddock information panels located along Sculptures...... 5 the route and within the towns. They tell the history of the region in words and images and Itineraries...... 6 are a great way to get to know the area. They also indicate the Murray Region .(Echuca-Moama,...... Mathoura, Bunnaloo, 8 location of our eleven amazing Womboota & Caldwell) sculptures - take a moment to stop and grab a photo with these Deniliquin Region ...... 16 stunning artworks. (Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, Each region is home to one of Conargo Region ...... 26 Conargo, Blighty & Mayrung) the five major rivers in central NSW - The Darling, Lachlan, Hay Region ...... (Hay, One Tree, Booligal, 32 Murrumbidgee, Edward and Maude & Oxley) Murray. The rivers provide a Central Darling Region ...... (Ivanhoe, Wilcannia, Menindee, 36 great place to stop and rest and White Cliffs, Mossgiel and Tilpa) throw a line in or for the more adventurous, have a water ski or Distance Grid ...... 41 canoe trip. If you really want to get a feel for the area download our App The Long Paddock would like to acknowledge all of the traditional land owners, or pick up our audio CD. Its like some of whom played an important role in the development of the stock route. taking a tour guide on the drive. We hope you enjoy your stay Thanks for visiting! When you visit The Long Paddock while you drive the drovers dream! you help to keep our towns and villages thriving.

Booroorban Hay Booligal Ivanhoe Wilcannia

49km 72km 131km 182km The Long Paddock

The modern Cobb Highway follows part of the great network of stock routes that became known as “The Long Paddock” - a historic web of tracks and trails linking stock-breeding areas of inland NSW and Queensland with emerging markets in Victoria. It also provided an escape route from drought when the seasons failed. The Long Paddock is still a working stock route which provides us with a link to times and landscapes that are long since altered. The History of The Long Paddock

As their flocks increased in numbers the early NSW their eye. By 1840 most of the eastern Riverina graziers began looking for markets other than Sydney. was settled, squatters taking up vast runs which In 1824 Hume and Hovell blazed a trail south to they stocked with sheep and cattle. The first station the eventual site of Melbourne which, by 1836 was established on what is now the Cobb Highway growing rapidly. Adelaide was founded at about the was Moira, between Moama and Mathoura, taken same time and both settlements needed food while up by Henry Sayer Lewes, in August 1842. their agricultural industries were establishing. In 1851 gold was discovered in Victoria. Men (and a The rivers were vital to the early overlanders. handful of women) flocked to the diggings from all over Travelling stock cannot go more than two days the world. Very few were vegetarians and the demand without water so the early stock routes followed the for fresh meat (there was no refrigeration then) sent streams which were the only reliable water source. stock prices soaring. Men like James Maiden, who had Those bound for Adelaide had several choices. The an inn and punt at what is now Moama, bought whole Darling rises in Queensland, joining the Murray near herds of stock and drove them to the goldfields. Mildura. The Lachlan, rising near Crookwell NSW, Deniliquin, originally a station owned by Benjamin flows into the Murrumbidgee which could be followed Boyd’s Royal Bank, became a natural congregating from the Monaro region, beyond Canberra. In fact, point for south-bound stock. From 1847 it had a most of the settled areas west of the Great Divide punt - vital for crossing sheep over the Edward could easily access these western-flowing rivers. River. It was not long before Deniliquin became an The overlanders were looking for more than important livestock selling centre, eclipsing Moama. markets. Crossing the continent, they examined the Mobs from as far away as northern NSW and even potential of the vast areas of seemingly unsettled Queensland began streaming through the town, land through which they travelled. Many either often changing hands for their final journey south. relocated or expanded to places which had caught The legend of The Long Paddock had begun. The Long Paddock Information Panels

The information panels are located at significant sites along the Cobb Highway. They are a wonderful mixture of truths, tales and images! To really experience the drovers’ dream stop at each panel and become part of The Long Paddock. Watch for The Long Paddock Visitor Site signs telling you when the next sign is coming up. Information panels Become part of the Long Paddock 4 TheLongPaddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route Sculptures of The Long Paddock

The Long Paddock boasts eleven major public artworks that tell our story. Over 600km - the sculptures make the largest art gallery in the world!

Wilcannia

Wilcannia Ivanhoe Langs Crossing – John Wooller The Pioneers – Wayne Strickland Bushy Bend, Hay Main Street, Ivanhoe Mossgiel

Murrumbidgee Booligal Landscapes - John Wooller Bushy Bend, Hay Ivanhoe One Tree Cobbs Wheels – John Wooller Headless Horseman – Geoff Hocking MossgieBushyl Bend, Hay The Black Swamp Hay

Booroorban Black Swamp WanganellaBooligal Pretty Pine Deniliquin One Tree Mathoura

Cut - Jonathan Leahey, Moama Smoko - Geoff Hocking, Davidson Street, Deniliquin Echuca Hay Pretty Pine Sculptures Information panels Booroorban Black Swamp Wanganella Pretty Pine Deniliquin ‘The Barge - Geoff Hocking, Kerrabee Sound Shell, Moama Mathoura

Shod – Jonathan Leahey TheMoama Drover and Horse - Peppin Heritage Centre, Echuca Corey Thomas, Mathoura Deniliquin Visitor Information Centre ‘The Woodcutters - Geoff Sculptures Hocking, Mathoura Visitor Information Centre Information panels

www.thelongpaddock.com.au 5 Nature, fishing and birdwatching

INTRO Itineraries The Long Paddock boasts some of the best fishing, bird watching and untouched nature in Australia. With the route crossing five of Australia’s most significant rivers - the Murray, the Edward, the Murrumbidgee, the Lachlan and the Darling, this is great country for enjoying nature at its best. Heritage DAY 1 INTRO • What could be better then fishing the Mighty Murray? If you love your fishing, the best experiences are to be had downstream towards The Long Paddock offers a wealth of history - from pastoral and social heritage Torrumbarry or upstream at the Barmah and Moira Forests. through to natural history. If history is ‘your thing’, you’ll find a museum and heritage walk in almost every town! Make sure you download a copy of • Head north to Mathoura and the Murray Valley National Parks where you can hike, our App or pick up the audio CD – it’s like taking a tour guide with you! cycle or drive through the park – camp overnight or have a picnic by the river. DAY 1 • Take some time to view the amazing bird life at the Reeds Bed Bird Hide and visit the Moira Wetlands. • Visit the Echuca Wharf and take a ride (and lunch!) on a paddlesteamer. DAY 2 • Wander through ‘Old Moama’, down Chanter Street then head north to Mathoura to view the display at the Visitor Information Centre. • Head to Deniliquin where the Edward River is famous Australia wide for its fishing, in particular as home to the Murray Cod. DAY 2 • Wander to the Island Sanctuary for some great birding • Visit the Peppin Heritage Centre, then head to the – keep an eye out for platypus as you go. Edward River to take The Long Paddock walk. • Ask about a bird watching tour at the Deniliquin Visitor Information Centre. • Take the town heritage walk then visit the Pioneer Steam Museum. DAY 3 DAY 3 • Heading north you will cross The Billabong Creek at Wanganella • Visit the Peppin Ram Memorial at Wanganella; while - it is said to be the longest ‘creek’ in Australia, and fishermen you are there read the history of Cobb & Co. will delight in finding the elusive Murray Cod here. • View the Headless Horseman Sculpture at the Black • There are some good birding spots along the Cobb Highway as you head north. Swamp and stop at the historic Booroorban Pub. In wet years, many birds are attracted to the Black Swamp between Denilquin • Start your tour of Hay’s five museums with a visit to Shear and Hay. The area is also home to the rare and endangered Plains Wanderer. Outback; The Australian Shearer’s Hall of Fame. • Continue north to Hay where you can throw a line in the marvellous • Follow this with a visit to Bishop’s Lodge Historic House. Murrumbidgee - the best times of year to fish are the Autumn months. • Take a the Heritage Walk around town. • Head north for a short trip to the Sunset Viewing Area. An information panel explains the flora of the region and you can view the sunset • Finish your afternoon by exploring the Bidgee Riverside Trail. from the flattest place in the southern hemisphere. DAY 4 • Why not make a day trip to Balranald and the historic Yanga National Park • Visit The Hay Gaol then experience the Hay Internment & Prisoner of War that offers great hiking and cycling and all that Yanga Lake has to offer. Camps Interpretive Centre, housed at Hay’s historic railway station. DAY 4 • Learn more about Hay’s war time contribution at the Hay • The Lachlan River at Booligal is a popular fishing spot War Memorial High School Museum in Pine Street. with large cod, perch and catfish to be had. DAY 5 DAY 5 • Head north to the One Tree Hotel - a former Cobb & Co • From Ivanhoe why not head to Mungo National Park changing station at Booligal and view the giant theodolite - a for a true outback nature experience. memorial to explorer and surveyor John Oxley. • Or continue on The Long Paddock to Wilcannia where the • Take the Ivanhoe town heritage walk and stop and see Darling River provides some great fishng spots. The Long Paddock mural - ‘The Pioneers’, which provides Planning to continue your adventure? a great visual depiction of the history of Ivanhoe. Why not follow the Darling River Run north – check out Tilpa, Louth, Bourke DAY 6 & finish with the 40,000 year old Aboriginal Fish Traps in Brewarrina? • In Wilcannia there is an 18 point historical interest walk that will take you around the magnificent sandstone buildings that are dotted throughout the town. Love your history and want to keep going? Check out the amazing historical opal field at White Cliffs and the beautifully restored colonial buildings at Milparinka. Head onto Bourke to check out the ‘Back of Bourke’ Exhibition Centre.

6 Arts & Culture INTRO Food, Wine, Great Outback Pubs & Grub You will be delighted at the rich and diverse arts and cultural heritage of this region. Explore the Sculptures and discover local artisans, open studio programs INTRO and indigenous arts - you’ll find your fill of arts along The Long Paddock! Discover the perfect picnic spot, bush tucker, quirky pubs and great country fare that The Long Paddock has on offer.... DAY 1 DAY 1 • Pick up a local Arts & Culture Tour Itinerary from the Echuca-Moama • If you’re in Echuca on the 1st, 3rd or 5th Saturday of the Visitor Information Centre. Visit ‘The Barge’ by Geoff Hocking month, make sure you drop into the Farmers’ Market. and on your way out of Moama, visit the hand carved sculpture of James Maiden at the Moama Adventure Playpark. • Echuca-Moama has earned a solid reputation for its food and wines and you can experience its many wonders along the Food and Wine Trail. • Admire original Redgum craft in the Mathoura Visitor Information Centre and view The Long Paddock sculptures, ‘The Drover and Horse’ • Take your taste buds on a culinary tour of the popular Backroads Trail (grab by Corey Thomas and ‘The Woodcutters’ by Geoff Hocking. a brochure at the Visitor Information Centre) – you’ll find an amazing array of delicious delights including Restdown Wines, Pacdon Park British small • In Deni check out ‘Transmute’ the mosaic ute and see The Long goods, Barham Avocados, Bunderra Berkshires and Sevilo Grove Olive oil Paddock sculptures ‘Shod’ and ‘Cut’ by Jonathan Leahey. – meet the producers and take home a selection of gourment goodies. • Visit the Peppin Heritage Centre Gallery Space, where a variety of DAY 2 temporary exhibitions are on display throughout the year. • The Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre invites people to taste the many DAY 2 local wines that are on sale within the Centre. Just down the road from • Head to Conargo to see the breathtaking ‘Wool Legend’ the Visitor’s Centre, you’ll find fresh farm produce in season during the silhouette art work of local artist Margret Radeski. winter months at the Redgum Mandarin Stall on the Cobb Highway. • Visit the ‘Peppin Ram’ memorial at Wanganella • Head north to Deniliquin – where every second Saturday you can experience the Naponda Farmers’ Markets. • Head north and you’ll see the amazing Long Paddock ‘Headless Horseman’ sculptural installation by Geoff Hocking. DAY 3 DAY 3 • A great place for breakfast in Deniliquin is The Crossing Café which works in partnership with local suppliers to bring you superbly fresh produce. Drop into • In Hay start the day by seeing if you can ‘get lost’ in the Visitor Information Centre just next door to the café and choose from some the ‘Round-Up Maze’ at Shear Outback! of the amazing home made jams and relishes - all from local produce. • Explore the Bidgee Riverside Trail at the southern end of town which • Head out to Conargo for lunch at the famous Conargo Pub feature the Long Paddock sculptures by artist John Wooller. before stopping in at Clancy’s of Conargo Winery where visitors • Visit world renowned artist Chris McClellend at his art gallery in Lachlan Street. can enjoy cellar door tastings and winery tours. DAY 4 • Stop in at the Wanganella store for a ‘smoko’ before heading on to Hay. • Head to Ivanhoe to see ‘The Pioneers’, a spectacular three dimensional mural DAY 4 by Wayne Strickland that documents the history of the Ivanhoe district. • In Hay you will find a wide variety of roadside stalls selling locally • In Wilcannia you’ll find an amazing treasure trove of traditional grown fruit and vegetables. Stop in at the Visitor Information Centre in indigenous craftspeople - it’s well worth exploring this area and a Moppett Street to pick up some locally made jams and relishes. great way to finish your arts tour of The Long Paddock! • Grab a pub meal at one of the many country hotels in Hay, all of which Want more? are located within walking distance of the main street. Or head out to Maude Pub for an great meal on the banks of the Murrumbidgee. To continue your arts exploration, we recommend you travel westwards to Broken Hill... known for its outstanding Outback artists, rich indigenous culture and • Head north to Booligal – at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel you find amazing Sculpture Symposium or Bourke which has a rich artist community. a cold beer, friendly locals and place to rest your head. DAY 5 • Continue on to Ivanhoe where you will be welcomed at the Ivanhoe Hotel, grab a bite to eat and explore this outback town. • Visit Wilcannia and stop in at Miss Barrett’s Coffee Shop or head out to Warrawong on the Darling to camp on the banks of the Darling and enjoy a few sundowners. Still Hungry... fancy a drink? If you feel like continuing your food, wine & outback grub tour there are plenty of other gastronomic delights waiting for you further down the track! Travelling further north? Why not follow the Darling River Run and catch your own dinner at Trilby Station near Louth, where you can fish for cod or yabbies for your own outback BBQ. Head to Tilpa for a cold one in the famous Royal Hotel.

7 Murray Region Echuca-Moama, Mathoura, Bunnaloo, Womboota & Caldwell

As the name suggests the Murray Region is located on the mighty Murray River, making the area a haven for anyone who loves the water. With two main townships and quaint surrounding villages the Murray Region is an ideal holiday location just hours from Melbourne. The area is steeped in history and is a great base from which to explore nearby regions, red gum forests and wetlands.

Murray Region at a glance Must See and Dos Towns and Villages: Echuca-Moama, Mathoura, ✔ Discover the historic Echuca Wharf, an authentic Bunnaloo, Womboota & Caldwell working river port, and cruise the Murray River Population: Moama - 5,119 Mathoura - 824 aboard an historic paddlesteamer.

Echuca-Moama, Mathoura, Bunnaloo, Womboota & Caldwell Womboota Bunnaloo, Mathoura, REGION - Echuca-Moama, MURRAY Main Industries: Tourism, Manufacturing, Timber, Sheep, ✔ Wheat, Rice and Viticulture Take a peaceful cruise through the Barmah Wetlands, an area of international recognition. See the world’s River: The Murray largest red gum forest and hundreds of types of National Parks: Murray Valley National Park (NSW), Barmah National Park (Victoria) birds including wading and migratory species. ✔ View amazing bird life from the bird hide at the Did you know? Echuca - Moama is home to the oldest internationally recognised Reed Beds Bird Hide in wooden paddlesteamer in the world - the P.S Adelaide the Murray Valley National Park. built in 1866. ✔ Grab a brochure from the Visitor Centre and Events explore the Backroads Trail, an out-of-the way February Riverboats Music Festival tourism trail showcasing the region’s heritage, March Echuca-Moama Celtic Festival Mathoura and Moama Fishing Classics, environment, food, wine and culture. Explore, Taste Echuca Steam Rally and Enjoy. July Winter Blues Festival (Echuca-Moama) ✔ Witness the trials of drovers in days gone by in ‘ The October Cadell Fair to Mathoura Festival Drover and Horse’ Sculpture at Mathoura.

Echuca-Moama Visitor Information Centre Mathoura Visitor Information Centre 2 Heygarth Street, Echuca Vic. 3564 Cobb Highway, Mathoura NSW 2710 Freecall: 1800 804 406 Phone: 03 5884 3730 Website: www. echucamoama.com Website: www.mathoura.com.au

8 TheLongPaddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route Moama Attractions Echuca and Moama are neighbouring towns Wander through the local museums, take a horse separated by the Murray River, the border between and carriage ride, or hire a canoe, go on a horse Victoria and New South Wales. They have become riding adventure, zoom around in a go-kart, a combined community aiming to make the take a water ski lesson, enjoy laser or paintball, area a desirable place to live and an interesting explore a maze or play a round of mini golf, have destination for visitors and both sides work a game of 10 pin bowling, or try your luck on a together to this end. Each has a different history. fishing tour. Visit the fauna park, take an eco tour through the wetlands and explore a food and History wine trail that will reignite your taste buds. Moama, established in l845 by James Maiden - The Historic Port Area in Echuca was once ex-convict, punt owner, station manager, stock the largest inland port in Australia, with a 1.2 dealer, publican and post master - became a kilometre wharf built in 1865. Today, the Port market, providing meat for miners at the Bendigo of Echuca is an authentic working steam port diggings. It was known then as Maiden’s Punt. where you can tread the boards on the huge Big deals took place in Maiden’s Junction Inn redgum wharf and be taken back to an era and for a time it was the busiest stock market when Echuca was a bustling river port. in Australia. Maiden made a fortune supplying The Port is now home to the world’s largest the Bendigo diggings and then lost it. collection of paddle steamers. Many have been fully Three years later the village area was restored and offer daily cruises, which provide an surveyed. Lots were put up for sale and insight into life on the river 100 years ago. Visitors the town was renamed Moama. can enjoy short trips, lunch and dinner cruises or overnight stays aboard the paddle steamers. But its prosperity was short lived. When the gold petered out and the big flood of 1870 submerged With more than 50 eateries in Echuca-Moama, it, Moama followed Maiden into obscurity. dining experiences are plentiful. Enjoy great shopping in big-name department stores, intimate gift shops Relocated to higher ground it rallied again and many cafes in the town-centre, as well as the with the arrival of the Deniliquin and Moama unique shopping strip of historic High Street. Railway in 1876 and the opening of the Iron Bridge across the Murray two years later. Surrounded by the mighty Murray River and bushland, Moama has a lot to offer visitors and Today, visitors are encouraged to wander around residents ‘Old Moama’ and the site of Maiden’s Inn and punt alike, with crossing, located in Chanter Street, in Moama’s east. impressive clubs, Echuca was founded by another ex-convict, international Henry Hopwood, who established a commercial bowling greens, empire on the south bank of the Murray in championship l853. That year marked the arrival of the first golf course,

paddle steamer and Hopwood recognised the cellar doors & Caldwell Womboota Bunnaloo, Mathoura, REGION - Echuca-Moama, MURRAY potential. He pressured the Government into and outstanding providing a railway, which opened in l864. Soon tourist drives. afterwards a port was established at the terminus and the river boats began transporting wool and other goods along the Murray-Darling and Murrumbidgee Rivers to the new railhead.

www.thelongpaddock.com.au 9 Mathoura possible in some places to look directly over the canopy of trees growing on the lower level. Mathoura is just 40km north of Echuca - Moama. It is a gateway to Australia’s largest redgum forest and Mathoura’s history owes much to the wetlands of international significance. It has arguably sleeper cutters, sawmill operators and the best access in the region to the Murray River, charcoal producers who cut and processed with good dry weather roads and no high banks. the region’s renowned timber. It began as a market garden and a pub on a drovers’ track beside the Gulpa Creek in the mid - 1800s, Attractions and built itself as a timber source for the developing The Murray Valley National Park (NSW), young nation of Australia. Today, it is a favoured together with the Barmah National Park destination for lovers of a gentle country lifestyle (Victoria), covers more than 70,000 hectares and those seeking peaceful holidays amid forests, and is the largest red gum forest in Australia. waterways and a beautiful natural environment. Frequent flooding has created a vast mosaic of seasonal wetlands. The area is home to History hundreds of plant, bird and animal species and is a great playground for visitors to explore. As the overlanders trekked Queensland cattle and sheep to Adelaide and Melbourne markets, The Murray and Edward Rivers and the Gulpa the runs they passed through soon began to Creek, prized by anglers, are within 10km of sprout services and settlements. Mathoura Station Mathoura. The Gulpa Creek Reed Beds Bird was one such run. It was taken up by Peter Observatory is a world class bird watching Stuckey in l842 and comprised 60,000 acres. facility, providing accessible viewing of exceptional birdlife, when the wetlands are flooded. Around l853 a Yorkshireman named William Carter took over a rough pub known as Ward’s Experience one of the many forest walks, cycling Inn. Two years later he replaced the original slab tracks and drives on offer, utilise the picnic sites and inn with a brick building and named it “Redbank barbeque facilities available, go camping, canoeing, Inn” after the distinctive edge of the Cadell swimming, play golf or tennis, wander along the Fault on which it perched. (The Cadell Fault heritage walk, enjoy wine tasting or learn more is a ridge running from Echuca to Deniliquin, about the region along the Murray Valley Trail. formed when the land was thrust upwards by Stop in at the Mathoura Visitor Information earthquakes perhaps 30,000 years ago). Centre to see the amazing ‘Horse and The Cadell uplift diverted the Murray River’s Drover” and “The Woodcutters” sculptures. westward course which formerly ran close to There is also a fantastic kids playground. Mathoura - look for undulations marking the river’s old bed near the town. The wall of earth holding back water in flood times created new flood plains and a complex system of lakes and creeks, ideal conditions for the establishment of Echuca-Moama, Mathoura, Bunnaloo, Womboota & Caldwell Womboota Bunnaloo, Mathoura, REGION - Echuca-Moama, MURRAY what is now the largest river red gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) forest in Australia. The Cobb Highway runs along the uplifted portion, up to l5 metres above land east of the fault, making it

10 TheLongPaddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route THE MURRAY SHIRE

The Murray Shire Council invites you to explore our spectacular region – the gateway to the largest red gum forest in the world, an enchanted paradise for lovers of the Australian bush, rivers and great outdoors. A countryside highlighted by historic towns bursting with unique stories to tell . . . it’s where relaxed country living and sophisticated cool collide. Enhance your visitor experience visit www.echucamoama.com or Freecall 1800 804 446 Cindy Power Photographer. Other images this page supplied by NSW National Parks OEH Gavin Hansford / D. Finnegan. • 2 & 3 Bedroom Villa’s • 36 Powered Sites • 34 Drive Thru Ensuite Sites

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15 MURRAY REGION - Echuca-Moama, Mathoura, Bunnaloo, Womboota & Caldwell Deniliquin Region DENILIQUIN REGION

Deniliquin is an oasis of green on the edge of the Riverine plain, which stretches northwards in what is claimed to be the flattest land on earth - the beginning of the outback.

Deniliquin Region at a glance Must See and Dos Towns and Villages: Deniliquin ✔ Go waterskiing, canoeing, swimming or fishing in and Population: 7,450 around the Edward River’s sandy beaches and lagoons. Main Industries: Rice, Wool, Sheep, Manufacturing, Cereal ✔ Relax with a round of golf at the picturesque 18 hole Crops, Cattle, Events and Tourism course which has manicured greens and the fairways River: The Edward abound with native wildlife. Did you know? ✔ Explore the history of Deniliquin with a visit to the Deniliquin holds two Guinness book of records: the most, Peppin Heritage Centre and the Historical Society legally registered, utes assembled in one spot and most ✔ Take the Beach to Beach cycle and walking path from people wearing blue singlets anywhere on the planet. McLeans Beach to the Island Sanctuary, home to a large array of birdlife and wildlife. Events January Deni Rodeo & Sun Festival in Waring ✔ Check out the Ute on the Pole and the Mosaic Ute Gardens which celebrate Deniliquin’s status as the Ute Capital February Deni RSL Fishing Club Classic of the World. April ‘Cruising Nationals’ Hot Rod Rally ✔ Stroll through the Island Sanctuary into the Murray April Deniliquin Race Club ANZAC Day races Valley Regional Park with a rest stop on the sands of July Collectors Club Spring Rally Willoughby’s Beach. September Deniliquin Truck Show and Industry Expo ✔ Discover the giant bullock’s shoe sculpture ‘Shod’ at October Deni Play on the Plains Festival (World the Peppin Heritage Centre and visit ‘Cut’ on Davidson Record Ute Muster) - NSW October long Street. weekend Deni Races - Caulfield Cup Day Deniliquin Visitor Information Centre George Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Freecall: 1800 650 712 Website: www.denitourism.com.au

16 TheLongPaddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route and sunsetviewing ontheflattestplainsearth. including thePort ofEchuca, The Backroads Trail From Deniliquinthere are numerous easyday trips Beach andskiallday onabeautifulstretch ofwater. your boatattheDeniliquinBoatCluborMcLean Bowling Clubwithsixgreens toplay on. Launch with beautifully manicured greens andtheDeniliquin Club whichfeatures apicturesque, 18holecourse visitorsthereFor thesporty istheDeniliquinGolf and fabulousrestaurants tochoosefrom. Deniliquin hasanumber oflicensedclubs great events nottobemissed. Nationals’ HotRodFestivals are other The DeniFishingClassicandthe ‘Cruising world famous ‘Deni UteMuster’. the Murray region andhomeofthe Deniliquin isalsotheevents capital of will view anabundanceofnative birds andwildlife. andRegionalParkwhere youthe IslandSanctuary mountain bike trailsalongtheriverbank, through Off theriver Deniliquinoffers walking, bicycleand on oneofthemany sandyriver beaches? Regional Park. Why nothave apicnicorBBQ mighty river redgums intheMurray Valley as you meanderalongtheriver through the You willbeamazed atthepicturesque scenery boats are available for hire. Canoes, kayaks, houseboatsandpontoon and fishing for themightyMurray cod. on theriver includeboating, canoeing, skiing The river isourmajornaturalassetandactivities river andDeniliquinisanRV friendly town. there are plentyofcampingareas alongthe motels. For thosethatprefer theoutdoors, river, farmstay experiencesandcomfortable options withthree amazingholiday parksonthe The town hasexcellentaccommodation holiday destinationfor thewholefamily. the beautifulEdward River andisafantastic ofEchuca-Moama,north sitsonthebanksof minutes’ drive forty Deniliquin isonly ashort Deniliquin the wonderful Waring Gardens. A splendid and islocatedinPoictiers Street notfarfrom Housewasbuiltin1883 The DeniliquinCourt place withinitswalls. Itwasdemolishedin1966. as many as75prisoners; three hangingstook brick buildingin1864. At timesthegaolhoused Its firstgaol, builtin1856, was replaced by alarge became thedistrict’s police administrative centre. surveyed in1848andgazetted1850. Deniliquin just upstream ofthepunt. The town sitewas river, settledonwhatisnow theIslandSanctuary, Coward, thefirst resident onthesouthsideof at theendofwhatisnow Edwardes Street. Dr Moama ontheMurray andsetitupatDeniliquin, same year JamesMaidenmoved hisoldpuntfrom DeniliquinSchool.occupied by theNorth That yacht, waserected in1847ontheground now The firstinn, namedthe “Wanderer” afterBoyd’s the Edward river westward towards Balranald. Creek andtheMurrumbidgee River, following extended tohalfway between theBillabong oftheMurrayCommencing justnorth it up 700,00acres, theDeniliquinRun, for Boyd. the Murray River. Around 1843Morris took Augustus Morris, of tolookfor landnorth commissioned ayoung Victorian stationowner, Scottish bankingentrepreneur BenjaminBoyd Seeking toextendhispastoralholdingsinland, adjoined thelandsof Yorta Yorta nation. Perrepa tribefrom theBarhamarea and traditional boundariesincludedthePerrepa Wamba nationofindigenouspeople. Their The area wasoriginally inhabitedby the Wamba stockmarket.it wassoonanimportant Up tothree stockroutes converged there and ‘The LongPaddock’ -thetravelling stockroute. swam theirstockacross ontheirjourney along the Edward River where drovers forded or The township sprungupatafavoured spoton Deniliquin isinevery senseacrossing place. History building, itshandsome www.thelongpaddock.com.au

17 DENILIQUIN REGION 18 DENILIQUIN REGION TheLongPaddock -CobbHighway Touring Route centre ofanextensive ricegrowing region andis dairying, andcereal crops. Deniliquinisnow the on production from beefcattle, fatlambs, oilseeds, therethriving wool is now industry greater emphasis Today, a whiletheDeniliquindistrictstillsupports development ofarangenew enterprises. for subdivisionintoquitesmallblocksandthe water from theMulwala Canalsystemallowed under CloserSettlementschemes. Availability of blocks were madeavailable toreturned servicemen both theFirstandSecond World Wars, whensmall subdivision followingThe landunderwent further brought many settlerstothedistrict. under a “Conditional Purchase” schemewhich “squatters” tobesplitupintosmallholdings the vastareas oflandheldunderleaseby the Land LawsThe Robertson of1861allowed over by the Victorian Railways in1923. assistance. Itremained profitable untiltaken Echuca afteragainbeingdeniedgovernment In 1876thetown builtitsown railway to to Echuca, already connectedtoMelbourne. where telegramswere taken across theriver company andbuilttheirown linetoMoama from prices for stockinMelbourne, they formed a a telegraph linetogive themimmediate market After unsuccessfully lobbying thegovernment for In 1859localsquattersembracednew technology. health, inthepresent survives hospitalfoyer. glass window depictingHygeia, thegoddess of amalgamated in1861. An interesting relic, astained In 1859thetown hadtwo hospitals, which forefathers hadinthefuture ofDeniliquin. city. Itisanimpressive reminder ofthefaithour lines are probably bettersuitedtoaprovincial home tooneofthelargestricemillsinworld. attractions Deniliquinhastooffer. will make sure you do notmissany ofthe and knowledgeable staffandvolunteers The Visitor Information Centre withitsfriendly celebration oftheannual World Record UteMuster. Centre. Take photosoftheuteonapole, erected in Paddock River Walk atthePeppin starting Heritage ofthefamousstockroute along history The Long the magnificentgardens. Learnabouttherich available, view thebird aviary orjustwanderthrough area torelax, enjoy apicnic, withBBQfacilities Cressy Street, the Waring Gardens offer atranquil Located oppositeDeniliquin’s mainshoppingstripin Each room isfilledwith wonders ofa bygone era. located intheold1880’s Police Inspector’s residence. Visit theDeniliquinHistoricalSocietyMuseum which depictsagianthalfofbullockcue(shoe). ute and The LongPaddock sculpture called ‘Shod’ walk takes you pasttheuteonpole, themosaic some ofthebirds thatcanbefound inthearea. The that linetheriver andyou may beabletospot past someoftheoldbuildings, thered gum trees A stroll alongtheHeritageRiver Walk willtake you and travelling exhibitionsare heldregularly. wherestyle classroom local andamaingallery Merino industry. Italsohasanauthentic1930’s men andwomen hadinbuildingasuccessful Peppin Merinoandtheinfluencepioneering Centre isaregional museum concentratingonthe Public School, thebuildingdatingfrom 1879. The Visitor Information Centre are housed inthefirst The DeniliquinPeppin HeritageCentre and Attractions Dream under the Stars. Explore the History of Moira Station and Surrounds. Moira Station Homestead is on the NSW Cobb Highway, 27 km north of Echuca and 3 hours’ drive from Melbourne’s CBD. Moira Station’s Starry Nights Luxury Accommodation is proudly perched on the renowned Cadell Fault, adjacent to both the Riverina’s largest wetlands and Moira Red Gum Forest. Four stunningly themed quarters catering to eight discerning guests will provide visitors with an inspiring experience of being immersed in luxury whilst juxtaposed against the backdrop of a unique and majestic bush landscape. Starry Nights Luxury Accommodation is the perfect place to unwind, indulge, pamper and romance. e magni cent bedrooms with superb king size beds are  rst class luxury, add breathtaking retractable ceiling skylights from which to view the famous Southern Cross on its inky background and you have a sublime boudoir from which you may never want to leave. A delightful breakfast is available, along with gourmet produce,  ne wines and ales. www.moirastation.com.au 2636 Cobb Highway, PO Box 51, Mathoura NSW 2710. Ph 0428 272 301. BRASSERIE Open 7 days, 364 days of the year. Lunch 12pm - 2pm Dinner 6pm Buffet Breakfast every Sunday 8am - 10.30am COFFEE LOUNGE Open 7 days til late Monday - Friday from 11am, Saturday - Sunday from 10am DENILIQUIN REGION THE LITTLE DIGGERS CLUB Kids indoor playground, open 7 days. Creche Friday & Saturdays, 6pm - 9pm BEER GARDEN Cool in summer, warm in winter. Billiard table. CATERING Let us cater for your social and formal gatherings - big or small! COURTESY BUS Wednesday - Sunday evenings from 6pm. Bookings through reception. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

72 End Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 RAFFLES P: (03) 5881 1455 Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun E: [email protected] MEMBERS DRAWS W: www.deniliquinrsl.com Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun

Available between 10:30AM and 10:00PM in store only excluding MyMacca’s Mobile Order. See www.mcdonalds.com.au/createyourtaste for participating restaurants.

20 TheLongPaddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route • Private Boat Ramp Ramp Boat • Private table, pool with Room • Rec free kitchen, • Camp with cabins Deluxe • through style Motel • Cabins Website: www.settlementmotorinn.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (03)58813999. Address: 327-331 Street,Victoria Deniliquin Hosts: Shannon&Ben Vickery. laundry. guest Complimentary a delicious continental breakfast. enjoy and area BBQ the in pool saltwater the by Laze sink. kitchen with cutlery and crockery Microwave, Toaster, Kettle, Foxtel, and TVs LCD conditioning, air r/c has unit Each spa. with Suite fl Honeymoon the or ground units oor luxury 13 of one in Indulge Inn. Motor Settlement appointed beautifully spacious, the at stay to love You’ll Settlement MotorInn Accommodation Website: www.deniliquinriversidecaravanpark.com.au Phone: (03)58811284 Address: 20-24Davidson St(Cobb Hwy), Deniliquin Hosts: AndrewandShelleyHall Deniliquin Riverside Caravan Park Accommodation (Great Cod Fishing) Cod (Great lounge and tv plasma hockey, air tennis, table tv fridge, microwave, plates, hot sink, bbq’s, views river and dishwasher, CD/DVD all linen provided Deluxe, 2bedroom to • Dogs allowed (not (not allowed • Dogs Caravan • Closest WiFi • Free • Playground Pool • Inground sites all to outlets aerial • TV Point • Dump fi drum allowed • Open res sites thru drive • Large riverfronted • Absolute in cabins) CBD to Park nonpowered sites ensuite/powered and Accommodation Website: www.big4deniliquin.com.au Phone: [email protected] Phone: 1800227217 StreetDeniliquinNSW2710 Address: Ochtertyre playground enoughtokeep thembusy allday. pillow, mini-golf, basketball, tennis, and pedalGo-Karts For thekidsapool, watersplashpark, giantjumping not tomiss. through sites, campingafeature spectacularriverfront frontage. powered, Shadygrassed ensuiteanddrive ourexclusiveunique accommodationoverlooking river Deniliquin’s fi accommodation.nest tourist Experience BIG4 DeniliquinHolidayPark Accommodation Website: www.mcleanbeachcaravanpark.com.au Phone: (03)58812448 Address: 1ButlerStreet, Deniliquin door.town. bus topark Club courtesy summer) swimmingspotoppositepark. Closewalkinto entrance. Sandybeach(netted during atpark Boat ramp facilities.Laundry Dumppoint. Pet (condapply). friendly stocked Kiosk. Wifi . CampKitchen.BBQarea. Campfi res. amenities withbabiesroomanddisabled facilities. Fully and playground, allundershadesails. Spotlessly clean and coaches. Giantjumping pillow, outdoorchess sites, available thru for somedrive motorhomes and budget ensuitecabins. powered shadygrassed Large Riverside newLuxury Brand Villas. ofdeluxe range Large McLean BeachHolidayPark www.thelongpaddock.com.au

21 DENILIQUIN REGION Stay a while in Deni as part of your Long Paddock experience

For more information on your visit to Deniliquin freecall 1800 650 712, visit www.denitourism.com.au Cnr Napier & George Sts, Deniliquin NSW 2710. Email: [email protected] Stay a while in Deni as part of your Long Paddock experience

For more information on your visit to Deniliquin freecall 1800 650 712, visit www.denitourism.com.au Cnr Napier & George Sts, Deniliquin NSW 2710. Email: [email protected] 24 DENILIQUIN REGION TheLongPaddock -CobbHighway Touring Route 8am-8pm weekdays, 8am-6pmSatand9am-6pmSun. for allyour needs.store thatcaters Open7days aweek, IGAisanaward ofthetown winning Central heart Josh’s Bakehouse Phone:(03)58813499 Cellarbrations Phone:(03)58817134 Central IGAPhone: &NapierStreets,Address: CnrGeorge Deniliquin Josh’s Bakehouse- Cellarbrations - Central IGA- Shops/Services away. 6am-4.30pm, OpenMon-Fri Sat6am-1.30pm. 9am-9pm, Sun10am-7pm. coolroom.friendly 9am-8pm, OpenMon-Thurs &Sat Fri ofwineinourcellar.Over 600varieties Customer April andOctobereachyear. Deni’s FreshFoodSpecialist. Inthe 2 lane drive thru bottleshop. thru 2 lanedrive (03) 58812344 Delicious food. Dineinor Take- sunrise and talk about the day beside the campfi re at night. Live thelifeofadroverasyouridebehindmobat most breathtakinglandscapesinAustralia. as wemoveamobofcattlethroughsomethe Join usonthehorseridingadventureofalifetime www.thelongpaddock.com.au For more information visit For moreinformation Website: www.deniutemuster.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (03)58813388 HQ Address: Road,Address: Conargo Deniliquin event. the in part played have attractions and competitions sites, trade of thousands history its throughout and graced, have musicians coming and up of hundreds which stage aday artists, international and national both of echelon top the featured have which concerts evening huge two has festival The spirits. loving fun and smiles wide with off -topped hardworking unpretentiousness, integrity, Australia; rural of values true the showcasing for renowned is It earth. on fl plains largest the attest on out played event iconic an is Muster Ute Deni The Deni UteMuster Event W ANGANELLA 62-64 HardingeStreet, Deniliquin Accommodation/Pubs/Restaurant Coach House Hotel Motel Counter Meals available 7days, Drive Thru Bottleshop. 25 Ground Floor Units including Standard to Family Rooms and our special Honeymoon/Spa Room. All with reverse cycle airconditioning, Austar, iron, toaster, tea & coffee making facilities, room service. Cooked breakfasts available. Wifi . Function room. Pool. Walking distance to town centre & RSL. Address: 99 End Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Phone: 03 5881 1011 Website: www.coachhousedeniliquin.com.au

Accommodation DENILIQUIN REGION Pioneer Tourist Park A quiet Park just 4 km from Deniliquin’s town centre on the Long Paddock Touring Route with drive thru powered and ensuite sites, houses and cabins. Pets welcome.

Address: 167 Hay Road (Cobb Highway), Deniliquin NSW 2710 Phone: 03 5881 5066 Hosts: Christine and Terry Cavanagh Email: [email protected] Website: www.pioneertouirstpark.com.au

Cafes / Restaurants The Crossing Café Located in the heart of Deniliquin and close to the Edward River. The Crossing Café offers a relaxed atmosphere mixed with great food and fantastic service. The Crossing is fast becoming a favourite for wedding receptions, we also cater for weddings at your chosen venue. Function room. Pool. Walking distance to town centre & RSL. Address: 295 George Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Phone: 03 5881 7827 Website: www.thecrossingcafe.com.au

Fast Food Subway Deniliquin Open 7 Days – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner! Bread baked fresh on site. Choose from footlong, and 6 inch subs, fl atbread, wraps and salads. Coffee and Cold Drinks. Catering available! Order online at www.subway.com.au/catering. On-site Parking.

Address: Unit 1, 24 Hardinge St, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Phone: 03 5881 6485 Website: www.subway.com.au

www.thelongpaddock.com.au 25 Conargo Region Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, Conargo, Blighty & Mayrung

The Conargo Region is made up of a number of small villages. Three of the villages, Pretty Pine, Wanganella and Booroorban are located on The Long Paddock Cobb Highway Touring Route. The Conargo region is home to the famous Headless Horseman sculpture (located at the Black Swamp between Booroorban and Wanganella). This is a must see photo stop for all visitors.

Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, Conargo, Blighty & Mayrung Conargo, Booroorban, Wanganella, Pine, CONARGO REGION - Pretty Conargo at a glance Must See and Dos Towns and Villages: Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, ✔ Check out the original Cobb & Co stables at the Conargo, Blighty, Mayrung Royal Mail Hotel in Booroorban. Population: 1,800 ✔ Discover the legend of the ‘Headless Horseman’ at Main Industries: Sheep, Cattle, Cereal Crops, Rice and the ‘Black Swamp’ and take a photo of ‘Smoko’ at the Viticulture Pretty Pine Pub. Rivers: The Billabong Creek and the Edward River ✔ Did you know? Visit some of the best bird watching areas in Australia, Conargo is the only Local Government Region in home to the rare Plains Wanderer. Australia that does not have any poker machines. ✔ At Conargo visit the Interpretive Centre to learn more Events about the history of the area and view the amazing April Long Paddock Cattle Drive sculpture by local artist Margaret Radeski. May Conargo Billabong Mother’s Day Market September Pretty Pine Father’s Day Market & Expo Conargo Shire October Booroorban Oktoberfest End Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Phone: 03 5880 1200 Website: www.conargo.nsw.gov.au

26 TheLongPaddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route the sitefor thefamous Father’s Day markets. andvisitthePretty PineRecreationindustry Hall Pretty Pine’s own very tributetothelocaltimber hospitality.of country Take aphotoof ‘Smoko’ Today thePretty PineHotelisagreat example Attractions guilty, hewasthelastmanhangedatDeniliquin. was arrested atMathouraseveral days later. Found Arms Hotel. Hisallegedkiller, Joseph Cordene, he slept, justacross theroad from theCarriers’ Myzon, wasbashedtodeathandrobbed while like Pretty Pine. In1883anitineranthawker, George and your life wasnotsafe even insleepy littlespots thiswasfrontier country Back inthe19thcentury for coachesandtheirpassengers. which hadtheirbeginningsasresting places in theirplacesthere are now townships, Most oftheinnshave disappeared, though interpretive panelsateachoftheselocations). Booroorban andthe16MileGums(view the Stables (Pretty Pine), Wanganella, BlackSwamp, 17 miles. Changingstationswere at12Mile between 12and varying changed atintervals On theHay runof78miles, horseswere Water Hole(between MoamaandMoira). Hill Plain, Mathoura, Moiraandthe Yellow The Deniliquin-Moamarunhadfour changes: depended largely ontheavailability ofwater. & Co’s coachchangingstationsandthestops There were nosetdistancebetween Cobb History and mealstopassingtravellers. remains whichcontinues refreshments toserve on theHay -Deniliquinrun. Today ahotel stations for thefamousCobb&Cocoaches Pretty Pinewasoneofthelastchanging Pretty Pine yield agreatly improved qualityandquantityofwool. to Australian conditions, largerofframeandableto intobreedingefforts astrainthatwasbetteradapted from thesheepthenavailable, they channelledtheir 1858. Dissatisfiedwiththeyieldandqualityof wool of part Wanganella Run(now Wanganella Station)in experienced Englishsheepbreeders whobought George HallPeppin andhistwo sonswere interesting reminder ofabygone era. and otherbuildings. Itremains however, an adjoining playground, andafew houses of ageneralstore, acommunity hallwith by fire in1957andtoday thevillageconsists licensedhotelwasdestroyedThe lastsurviving with tenniscourts, acricket ground andracetrack. local stations, linedthestreets. wascatered Sport for the homesofworkers on Wanganella andother Centre inDeniliquin). A number ofhouses, mostly up (whichisnow locatedatthePeppin Heritage bootmaker, aresident police officerandasmalllock- blacksmiths, two stores, aschool, achurch, a of Wanganella onceboastedtwo hotels, two to bethelongest ‘creek’ in Australia, thevillage Situated onthebanksofBillabongCreek, said History land by thePeppin family inthe19thcentury. Merino, whichwasdeveloped onneighbouring to theworld ofthefamous Australian Peppin Wanganella’s claimtofameistheintroduction Wanganella www.thelongpaddock.com.au

27 CONARGO REGION - Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, Conargo, Blighty & Mayrung 28 CONARGO REGION - Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, Conargo, Blighty & Mayrung TheLongPaddock -CobbHighway Touring Route situated a short distance upstream.situated ashort in 1970, replacing atimberstructure at theedgeofvillage, wasconstructed The concrete bridgeover theBillabongCreek, Boree, Billabong, Warriston andParklands. of Barratta, Wanganella, Peppinella, Boonoke, can seetheFSFalkinernameonproperty signs Road. As you travel through thedistrictyou base at “Boonoke” ontheDeniliquin/Conargo withits totalling 288,145acres ofcountry Today FSFalkinerandSonscomprises 9properties for 100 years.Australian wool industry FS Falkinerhasbeenattheforefront ofthe one ofthemajorlandholdersinRiverina. firm continued toacquire landandbecame bought by FSFalkinerandSons. The famous In 1878thePeppin landsandstockwere Station, justsouthofthevillage. stone baseneartheentranceto Wanganella statue ofaramhasbeenmountedon the Peppin merinoto Australia, abronze In recognition ofthecontributionmadeby oftheworld. tootherparts been exported in Australian wool producing flocksandhas Peppin strainofmerinosheepnow predominates Australia’s reputation asaqualitywool exporter. The Their successesconstitutethefoundation of was inreadiness for thepassengers’arrival. Sam then racebacktothe hoteltoensure everything coach, take orders for meals, baths, bedsetcand to theBlackSwampmeetnorth-bound Hotel atBooroorban usedtoridehishorseout than itistoday. SamPorter from theRoyal Mail – althoughitwasalittlemore hard work then they hadtheequivalentofdrive-through dining Even intheearly days of The LongPaddock charm ofthebuildinghasbeenretained. in the1980and ‘90s butthecharacterand 1910. The hotelwasextensively refurbished in 1868andremained inthePorter family until The Royal MailHotelwasbuiltby Samuel Porter centre ofthesmallcommunity ofBooroorban. historical, social, physical andeven genealogical the remarkable Royal MailHotelconstitutesthe beneath somewell-established peppercorn trees, Situated inthemiddle oftheOldManPlain Booroorban and campthenightat Wanganella Creek Camp. the BillabongCreek. Visit the Wanganella Gallery meal inthebeergarden onthebankoverlooking area. Stopfor acoffee orabeautifulhome-cooked The Wanganella Store welcomes visitorstothe Attractions before anotherlicencecouldbeobtained. Olympics andalengthy struggletookplace the licencewassoldoffpriortoSydney some concernby thelocalcommunity when life ontheOldManPlainalthoughthere was The Royal MailHotelremains thehubofsocial made sure thepassengerswere madewelcome. always hadthebrickfloorwatered and swept and Attractions Horseman locatedattheBlackSwamprest area. forever captured inthesculpture oftheHeadless who diedattheswamp. Today thelegendis stampedes. Itwassaidtobetheghostofadrover with nohead, spookingtheanimalsandcausing on atrotting cob, acloakabouthisshouldersbut who appeared suddenly atacampsite, mounted toldofahorseman the middle ofthe19thcentury with thearea. Drovers around theBlackSwampin of thesubject, isnamedafteralegendassociated The hotel’s HeadlessHorsemanBar, withitspainting store, 20housesandapopulationof200. a winehouse, school, postoffice, hall, general 1885. Initshey-day itconsistedoftwo hotels, The villageofBooroorban wasproclaimed in the stables, stillintact, attherear ofthehotel. horses were exchangedfor afresh teamkept in disembarked torefresh themselves whilethe remaining coachinginnonthatroute. Passengers between Hay andDeniliquin. Itisthelast was astagingpostontheCobb&Corun origins are tiedtotheRoyal MailHotel, which Originally known asPineRidge, Booroorban’s History a group functionattheLong Table Cafe. the friendly localsattheBlightypuborbook If you travel through toBlightyyou canvisit and itshistory. Campingisfree atBill’s Park. drop logstablestolearnmore about thisvillage the interpretive centre, oldchurch andhistoric the GeneralStore and take sometimetovisit Stop offatConargo, grabrefreshments from service. andfriendly country rich withhistory Conargo, BlightyandMayrung. These villagesare The Conargo region isalsohometothevillagesof Other Attractions andacricketcemetery ground andcommunity hall. park issituatedattherear ofthehotel. Nearby isa overlooking asmalllake andaplayground. A caravan andcheckoutagrassedbarbequearea tennis courts The area surrounding thehotelcomprisestwo CONARGOSHIRE LEGENDS & LANDSCAPES … and so much more Conargo Shire, the land of big skies, wide open plains and an abundance of fresh air! As you make your way through the Long Paddock in our region you will enjoy our country hospitality, rich history, culture and our great rural lifestyle.

For more information visit www.visitconargo.com.au 30 CONARGO REGION - Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, Conargo, Blighty & Mayrung TheLongPaddock -CobbHighway Touring Route Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Pubs Mobile: 0429008665 Address: Cobb Hwy Wanganella (behindPeppin statue) ram onhut the Billabong. fi •3bedroom fishing •Open friendly •Pet pit re amenities •Modern sites • Powered kitchen •Camp ramp boat •Private Creek. Billabong the by relax and Come Wanganella Creek Camp Park Email: [email protected] Phone/Fax: 0269930694 Address: Cobb Highway, Booroorban welcome. most groups facilities, caravan parking, and home truck motor ice, creams, ice away, take meals, beer, cold hospitality, country Friendly -Booroorban Hotel Mail Royal Email: [email protected] Website: www.ramsayretrofarmstay.com Phone: 0269930688 Hosts: Joel&FionaPorter Farm on available Tours suit. to Twin share, packages or King Luxury Homestead. -70’s 4Bedroom farm. family our at Holiday Farmstay Retro Ramsay Address: Cobb Highway, Deniliquin Phone/Fax:0358823564 Host: AllieWilliams days. seven Open menu. pizza popular our or home- of meals avariety style from Choose refreshments. ice, sales, away take beer, tap Offering atmosphere! of loads with pub A terrifi c little PinePretty Hotel Mobile: 0428962788 Website: www.wanganellacreekcamppark.com Address: “Ramsay” Booroorban UHF: 19 Hosts: MandyandRoger Trist Phone: 0358823509 Find so much D.Finnegan/OEH Photo. when you leave it all behind

murray valley national park Discover the magnificent River Red Gums and enter a world of nature that boasts a range of activities including canoeing, boating, fishing, bush walking, forest drives and birdwatching. Meander along the beautiful Murray River and take in the quiet surrounds. For more inFormation visit nationalparks.NSW.GOV.au or call 1300 072 757 Hay Region Hay, One Tree, Booligal, Maude & Oxley

Situated on the picturesque Murrumbidgee River and surrounded by the vast, open grasslands of the One Tree Plains, Hay’s history is rich with characters and tales of boom and bust - of isolation and innovation. Hay, One Tree, Booligal, Maude & Oxley Booligal, Tree, One REGION - Hay, HAY

Hay Region at a glance Must See and Dos Towns & Villages: Hay, Booligal, Maude & Oxley ✔ Sunset on the vast Hay plain. On a clear night, this is Population: 3,500 the perfect place to star-gaze. Main Industries: Horticulture, Sheep, Cattle, Cereal ✔ Visit Shear Outback for tall tales and true about the Crops, Rice, Cotton and Tourism Australian shearing industry. River: The Murrumbidgee and The Lachlan ✔ National Parks: Yanga, Booligal Station, Oolambeyan Discover grand Bishop’s Lodge historic house and and Kalyarr garden. ✔ Learn about the chequered history of the Hay Gaol, Did you know? built in 1878. Banjo Patterson wrote the famous “Hay, Hell and ✔ Booligal” poem after visiting the region. Explore The Long Paddock Sculptural Trail & Bidgee The Hay Plains are the flattest place in the southern Riverside Trail at Bushy Bend. hemisphere. ✔ A visit to the memorial for Refugees and POWs. Learn more about the subject at the Dunera Events Museum at Hay Railway Station - Hay Internment & January Australia Day Celebrations POW Camps Interpretive Centre at the old railway February Hay Rodeo station. March Carrathool Races April Booligal Sheep Races May Hay Sheep Show June Hay Mini Nationals Hay B n S Hay Plains Bowls Carnival Hay Visitor Information Centre Hay Sheep Show 407 Moppett Street, Hay NSW 2711 Phone: 02 6993 4045 September Hay Show Email: [email protected] October Bishop’s Lodge Spring Market Website: www.hay.nsw.gov.au November Hay Races 32 TheLongPaddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route located inMoppettStreet. the Hay Visitor Information Centre Hay visitthe friendly localstaffat For allthedetailsonwhattoseeanddoin special events covering theentire district. ‘fine days’ a year andhasafullcalendarof Hay’s populationmakes full useofits327 easy accessfor boatingandcanoeing. the bestfishingspotsinNSW, as well as River. Today theriver provides some of Hay onthebanksof theMurrumbidgee started Attractions directly withregions totheeast, includingSydney. the railway wasextendedtoHay, linkingthetown by horseandbullockwagons.serviced In1882 port. The town anddistrictwasalsoextensively Murrumbidgee, river anditbecameanimportant linked tothenavigation by steam-boatsofthe During itsearliestdays Hay’s economy was holdings, withtheirfat-stockandwool production. hub for thesurroundingas animportant pastoral politician (John Hay) oftheday, quickly developed surveyed in1859andHay, namedafteraprominent gold-rushes ofthe1850s. The sitewaseventually being driven southtomarkets in Victoria duringthe crossing-place ontheMurrumbidgee River for stock The township ofHay beganasLang’s Crossing, a History find themainstreet buzzingwithactivity. Hay alargepastoralarea soyou’ll services attempting totameaharshoutbackclimate. buildings reveal theingenuity ofearly architects legacy of Australian architecture. Hay’s heritage Hay’s hasleftagrand politicalandsocialhistory hospitality.the warmthoftruecountry the richnessofourculturalheritageand unique landscape, thediversity ofattractions, to Hay willgive visitorsthereal experience-the to capture thespiritofplains, butonly avisit Over have centuriespoetsandartists attempted Hay the Railway endoftown. Buildingatthenorthern without awalkthrough theMuseumlocatedat Africa, Italy andJapan. NovisittoHay iscomplete internees first, followed by POWs from North famous Duneraboys, 2,000German/AustrianJewish during World War Two. Hay becamehometothe made itaperfect placetointernprisonersofwar Plains andthefactthatitwasendofrailline Camps Interpretive Centre - The flatnessoftheHay Dunera Museum-Hay InternmentandPOW andtheschoolitself. the twentieth century acrossrelating tobothdistrictwarservice of artefacts, photographs anddocuments generations. The museum housesacollection young thatHay lostinwarby educatingfuture is amuseum withinaschool-honoringthe Hay War Memorial HighSchoolMuseum- This provides moving avery experiencefor visitors. and rare treasures housedwithinitswallsand maternity hospital. The gaolhasmany unique been everything from aninstitutefor girlstoa Hay GaolMuseum- Was builtin1878andhas contain many uniqueandheritageroses. Take astroll through thehistoricgardens which made towithstandtheheatofHay’s summers. 1888 iron housetoseehow thebuildingwas example ofarchitectural adaptation. Visit the Bishop’s LodgeHistoricHouse-Isafine demonstrations, acafé, mazeandretail shop. a moderninterpretation. There are daily shearing museum captures thefeel oftheshearingshedin Australian shearingindustry. The award winning Shear Outback-Offers visitorsaglimpseintothe www.thelongpaddock.com.au

33 HAY REGION - Hay, One Tree, Booligal, Maude & Oxley 34 HAY REGION - Hay, One Tree, Booligal, Maude & Oxley TheLongPaddock -CobbHighway Touring Route site ofthefamousannual BooligalSheepRaces. from theriver. The BooligalCricket Ground isthe cricket ground -a great placetocookupyour catch Post agency. There are two BBQsavailable atthe groceries, fuel, gasrefills andisalsoan Australia a cricket ground andplay area. The pubsupplies consists ofapub, school, primary two churches, Located onthebanksofLachlanRiver, thetown Booligal the plains, astarkreminder ofaneragone by. & CoCoach. The One Tree Hotelnow standson well. One Tree wasastagingpost for theCobb tree growing ontheclay pannearafresh water named becauseofitslocationunderonelargegum later whenpurchased by William Clark. Itwas Finch Inn, itwasrenamed theOne Tree Hotel in 1862by Alexander Finch. Originally known as and historicOne Tree Hotel. The hotelwasbuilt Located between Hay andBooligalisthefamous One Tree Hotel the only relief lineofthehorizon. tothecurved station homesteadsandtheiroutlying buildings, groups oftrees markingthepositionof In thedistanceyou cancatchglimpsesofthe sheep orcattlealongthe “long paddock.” are acommonsight, grazingtheirmobsof is flanked by astock route onwhichdrovers kangaroos and emus roam atwill. The road where wedge-tail eaglesandgalahssoar road across thegreat openplainsofsaltbush, Booligal isaonehourtripfrom Hay by bitumen Attractions extends toincludeproperties withina60+kmradius. of approximately 28, butthecommunity itserves Today thetownship itselfhasafloatingpopulation In the1890’s Booligalhadapopulationof500. from theaboriginallanguage, means ‘windy place’. his journey down theLachlanRiver. Itsname, derived Booligal, wasfirstsighted by explorer John Oxley on History you canheadtoMungo NationalPark. church andiswell alook. worth From Oxley Church isafineexampleofclassicbush the banksofLachlanRiver. StBarnabas westOxley ofHay isasmallvillagenorth on a lineinwhileenjoying aquitebeer. and generalstore andisagood spottothrow River west ofHay. Ithasapub, caravan park Oxley. MaudeislocatedontheMurrumbidgee hours oraday tovisitthevillagesofMaudeand While you are intheregion take acoupleof Oxley and Maude Accommodation Email: [email protected] Phone: 0269932260 Address: 74LachlanStreet, Hay NSW2711 Your Hosts:Jackie&JoannePryor • • • • • • Inn Motor Bidgee Foxtel. (limits apply). Free Internet Saltwater Pool. Shaded Playground. Conditioning. Cycle Air Reverse Operated. Family Owned & Fax: 0269932261 • • • • • Laundry Service. Service. Laundry to rooms. Continental Breakfast Cooked and shops. Walking distanceto blankets.electric Queen Size Bedswith All GroundUnits. Email: [email protected] Address: 407MoppettStreet, Hay NSW2711 HAY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Shops /Services Accommodation Accommodation HAY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Email: [email protected] Phone: 0269934045 arrangement. by prior Guided tours Church Street. Opendaily 9amto5pm. oftimespast. A treasuretrove ofreminders Hay Gaol Email: [email protected] Phone: 0269934000 10.30am, demonstrations Shearing 1pm&3.30pm. Café &RetailShop. Open9amto5pmeveryday Shear Heritage, ShearCulture, ShearFun, Great Highway. HallofFameSturt Shearers Australian Shear Outback Website: www.hay.nsw.gov.au Website: www.highwayinnmotel.com.au Street,Address: 394Murray Hay NSW2711 Convenient Location-lessthan5minute walktoclubs. 10minwalktocitycentre. parking. Streetparking. for boatsandtrailers. Parking Truck &bus parking. Triple A rated. Breakfast. FlatScreen FreeFoxtel –Large TV’s. GuestLaundry. Family Rooms. On-site Free WiFi. All roomnon-smoking. SpaRooms. Air-cond. Pool. Parking. RoomService Highway Inn Motel Phone: 0269938123 Address: 1Hay St, Booligal... JustofftheCobb Highway basic and merchandise clean ice, accommodation. and EFTPOS meals, available. swap-n-go ice-cream, cappuccinos, alcoholic cold drinks, from soft to beverages Everything hospitality. country friendly with outback real the Visit Booligal Hotel Email: [email protected] Address: 142LachlanStreet, Hay NSW2711 &confectionery,drinks Leachocolatesoutlet, Darrell photo express. Open7 Days. phonecards prepaid mobile phones (Telstra, Optus& Vodafone) Internet/email, Fax services, books, guides. greetingcards, &touring agency, NSWlotteries stationery photocopying & (Melb/Syd&Regional).Daily newspapers Wide selectionofmagazines, souvenirs, postcards, (Newspower) OffiHay Newsagency cesmart Email: [email protected] Phone: 0269931727 by arrangement. Functions &guidedtours Open Monday toSaturday 2pmto4.30pm Highway &RosetStreet Cnr Sturt RoseGarden House&Heritage Historic Bishop’s Lodge 5 AMAZING 5 MUSEUMS Phone: 0269934045 Phone: 0269934045 407 MoppettStreet, Fax: 0269938177 Fax: 0269933255

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Email: [email protected] Phone: 0269932102 Phone: 0269931081 tours availabletours by arrangement. Railway Station. Opendaily 9amto6pmGuided Centre. atthe1882Historic Locatedincarriages of &Prisoner Internment War CampsInterpretive Dunera Museum Email: Phone: 0269931408 appointment. Schoolterms.to 4pmduring Groupsby artefacts. PineStreet. Openweekdays 9am collectionofwarrecords,Large photos& Hay War MemorialHighSchool Email: [email protected] Phone: 0269932161 Website: www.hay.nsw.gov.au Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.thelongpaddock.com.au 35 HAYHAY REGIONREGION -- Hay,Hay, OneOne Tree, Tree, Booligal,Booligal, MaudeMaude && OxleyOxley Central Darling Region Ivanhoe, Mossgiel, Wilcannia, Menindee, White Cliffs and Tilpa

The Central Darling Region covers the largest area of any local government area in NSW with over 53,000 square kilometres. Although it has a small population the region is renowned for its hospitality and its amazing array of fauna and flora. The region is the gateway to Mungo National Park, Broken Hill and Outback NSW.

Central Darling Region at a glance Must See and Dos Towns and Villages: Ivanhoe, Mossgiel, Wilcannia, ✔ Discover the Sandstone Architecture in Wilcannia Menindee, White Cliffs and Tilpa (post office and its attached residence, the Population: 2,000 Athenaeum Library (1883) and the impressive

Ivanhoe, Mossgiel, Wilcannia, Menindee, White Cliffs & Tilpa White Cliffs & Menindee, Wilcannia, Mossgiel, REGION - Ivanhoe, CENTRAL DARLING Main Industries: Sheep, Cattle, Horticulture, Mining and courthouse (1880), police station (1881), and the Tourism police residence (1880). River: The Darling ✔ Visit Warrawong on the Darling and take an National Parks: Mungo, Paroo Darling and Willandra indigenous culture tour with Eddy Harris. Did you know? Australia’s first commercial opal field was established at ✔ Learn about the history of Ivanhoe - follow the White Cliffs in 1894 Heritage Trail and check out the mural ‘The Pioneers’. Events January Wilcannia Australia Day Festivities ✔ Revel in the landscape at any one of a number of April White Cliffs Gymkhana and Rodeo National Parks in the region. June Ivanhoe Campdraft Wilcannia Field and Fun Day August Ivanhoe Quick Shear Central Darling Shire Reid Street, Wilcannia NSW 2836 Kilfera Field Days (Ivanhoe) September Phone: 08 8083 8910 December Wilcannia Christmas Carols in the Park Website: www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au

36 TheLongPaddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route locations ontheIvanhoeHeritage Trail. be hadby following theeightsignposted A good introduction tothetown can Attractions Hill in1927, wasadefiniteboosttothetown. completion oftheraillinkfrom Sydney toBroken 1890. The arrival oftherailway in1925, andthe in 1889. Ivanhoewasproclaimed avillagein station openedthefollowing year andaschool horse changingstationfor Cobb&Co. A police and afew cottages. By1884, thetown wasa shop, two hotels, two stores, thetelegraph office time there were about50residents, ablacksmith’s A telegraph stationopenedin1883, by which by Scott)and Abbotsford (Scott’s birthplace). names -Mossgiel, Glenro, Waverley (anothernovel (and itsmostfamousnovelist) for otherlocalplace in thearea. They looked oforigin totheircountry Scot andthere were anumber ofhiscountrymen Walter Scott’s novel ‘Ivanhoe’. Williamson wasa Williamson probably namedthetown afterSir 1872 andaPost 1, OfficeopenedonJanuary 1874. town. The IvanhoeHotelcameintoexistenceby that stagethestore andabarkhutconstitutedthe a branchstore withaliquorlicencein1870. At figure inthetown’s development. Heestablished between 1869and1873becameacentral Williamson purchased thefirstlandinarea Wilcannia andbothBalranaldBooligal. George route across western New South Wales between Ivanhoe wasoriginally situatedonawell-used History earned theirplacein Australia’s history. and cripplingdrought, towns like Ivanhoehave town. Through toughtimesandgood, flood Ivanhoe represents theclassicoutbackpastoral Born through hard work anddetermination, Ivanhoe with upto40arriving andleaving eachweek. West”. Itwasalsoamajorpointfor mailcoaches in NSWandwasknown as “Queen Cityofthe At thistime Wilcannia wasthe3rd largestport reported tobearound 90steamersusingtheriver. which went upasfarBourke. In1890there were From 1859theriver waspliedby paddle steamers town ofaround 3,000peopleand13pubs. By theearly 1890’s Wilcannia wasathriving Wilcannia wasnotifiedonthe26th June 1866. stood where thetown now sits. The township of which were oftheMt. part Murchison run, of acres insize. A shepherds hutandawoolshed, pastoralists whotookup “runs” thatwere millions Thomas Mitchell. The originalsettlerswere the explorationofDarlingarea by Major Wilcannia wasfirstsettled by Europeans following History reached 7.1. The average annual rainfallis259.6mls. 1973. The coldestday wasthe8thJuly 1978whenit daytime temperature was48.2onthe3rd January Weather records in1879. started The highest recorded was11.59metres onthe5th April 1976. did notflow for 364days Thehighestfloodsofar Federation drought thatfinishedin1902whenit many times, thelongestperiodbeingduring to Wentworth. The Darlinghasstoppedflowing ran thelengthofDarlingRiver from Bourke the river. The Barkindjiwasagroup oftribesthat the Barkindjipeople, “Barka” beingtheirword for Wilcannia isinthearea thatisthehomelandof Wilcannia www.thelongpaddock.com.au

37 CENTRAL DARLING REGION - Ivanhoe, Mossgiel, Wilcannia, Menindee, White Cliffs & Tilpa Attractions White Cliffs There is an 18 point historical interest walk that will White Cliffs is a small mining town of 320 people take you around the magnificent sandstone buildings located just 95km north of Wilcannia. This that are dotted throughout the town. Information truly unique underground town is a must see brochures are available at most businesses. At certain for those who want to see the outback at its times of the year the fishing is good, with perch and best. Stay underground to get a feeling of what Murray Cod (in season only) being the main catches. it is like to be a local or wander around the Along the river is also good for bird watching, with unusual landscape – you might just find a gem. the red tail black cockatoos regular visitors to town. Popular river sites are Union Bend, turn off Menindee the west Menindee Road at the power pole Menindee was the first town settled on the Darling and Steamers Point—go down the Tilpa Rd River and is a mecca for bird watchers (there are to the Rural Lands sign and turn right. more bird species here than in Kakadu NT). The Wilcannia is also a great starting point to area is known as the food bowl of the far west and visit National Parks including Paroo Darling, produces citrus, orchards, stone fruit, grapes and Mutawintji and Kinchega. vegetables. Stop and have a drink at the second oldest pub in NSW, the Maidens before visiting the famous Menindee Lakes. Bourke and Wills stayed here during their exploration of inland Australia.

Tilpa For a true Outback experience you have to visit the Tilpa Pub on the Darling River. This 100-year old attraction, made from corrugated iron and timber has walls covered with the autographs, dry wit, and messages from the hundreds of people who stop there each year. For a small fee you can pen a message or poem too. The fishing is also good - with plenty of Murray Cod on offer - while birds make their home around the riverbanks. Ivanhoe, Mossgiel, Wilcannia, Menindee, White Cliffs & Tilpa White Cliffs & Menindee, Wilcannia, Mossgiel, REGION - Ivanhoe, CENTRAL DARLING

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39 CENTRAL DARLING REGION - Ivanhoe, Mossgiel, Wilcannia, Menindee, White Cliffs & Tilpa 40 CENTRAL DARLING REGION - Ivanhoe, Mossgiel, Wilcannia, Menindee, White Cliffs & Tilpa TheLongPaddock -CobbHighway Touring Route Ph: 0880916728 Goodwood StationStay WHITE CLIFFS 27 Yartla St Centre, &Museum Gallery Information Menindee Visitor Perry St Station Coombe’s Transport &Service Yartla St Repairs Menindee Auto Yartla St takeaway Wood-fired pizza, real coffee & Menindee Caff* Yartla St Darling River Supermarket * Menindee St Redsands Takeaway* other Services Meals*, Groceries, Fueland Ph: 0880914880 Copi Hollow viaMenindee Copi Hollow Caravan Park Ph: 0880916496 Rd Menindee-Wilcannia West Nelia GaariStationStay AH: 0477740441 Haberfield St Minintija TrainAccommodation via Menindee Tandou-Bindara Road Bindara StationontheDarling Shore Road Menindee Lakes Caravan Park Yartla St Burke & Wills MenindeeMotel 59 Yartla St Maiden’s Hotel* E: [email protected] Menindee St Albemarle Hotel* Accommodation MENINDEE Central DarlingShire -Services Ph: 088091 4274 Ph: 0880914297 Ph: 0880914458 Ph: 0880914438 Ph: 0880914288 Ph: 0880914444 Ph: 0880914409 Ph: 0880917412 Ph: 0880914315 Ph: 0880914313 Ph: 0880914208 Ph: 0880914212

Police, ReidSt. Ph: 0880838777 Hospital: RossSt. 9 AM to1PM, and2PM to5PM. Reid St. NSW, RMS, andCountrylink, Post Office, Banking Services Ph: 088083 8900 Reid St. Central DarlingShire Council, Local Government: Ph: 1311 NRMA. (Nolocalservice) St.Martin BP. PatandJohn Barraclough. Ph: 0880915957 Roadhouse:Liberty Myers St. and Auto: Fuel Reid St. Wilcannia St. Chemist, Mary 30 Open 7days. Wilcannia Supermarket, Myer St. Ph: 0880915910 Cnr. ReidandCleatonSts. Cafe andGallery.Courthouse St. Club Hotel, Cnr. ReidandMyer Ph: 0880915888 books 2nd. handand Wi-Fi. Miss Barrett;s Coffee, cake, Ph: 0880915943 Dragon Restaurant. Wilcannia GolfClub, Green Ph: 0880915957 Roadhouse,Liberty Myers St. Food andServices: Ph: 1300688225 Hwy. (2km. eastoftown). Caravan Park and Cabins, Barrier Warrawong ontheDarling Highway. CaravanVictory Park. Barrier Ph: 0880915802 Wilcannia Motel, (Pet Friendly). Roadhouse). Graham’s Motel. (BehindLiberty Accommodation WILCANNIA

Ph: 0880838951Hours

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Ph: 0268373964 Killara Station Ph: 026837 3928 Royal Hotel Accommodation andMeals TILPA availability ofairstrips(sealed). Police, School, HealthServices, Services Available Essential September August May/June Events Caravan Park Station& Ivanhoe Service Ph: 0269951206 Star Point Groceries Services Groceries, Fuelandother Ph: 0269951320 Ivanhoe Hotel/Motel Ph: 0269951335 Oasis RoseCafe Ph: 0269954838 Loz’s Coffee &Gifts Ph: 0407865407 Ivanhoe RSLClub Meals Ph: 0269951187 Caravan Park. (16powered sites Station& Ivanhoe Service Campers Caravan Park Station& Ivanhoe Service Ph: 0269954838 Loz’s Coffee &Gifts Ph: 0269951126 Gypsum PalaceInn Ph: 0269951320 Ivanhoe Hotel/Motel Accommodation IVANHOE Ivanhoe QuickShear Ivanhoe Campdraft “Kilfera” Field Day Ph: 0269951187 Ph: 0269951187

• • • Road safety tipsandOutbackEtiquette ACCOMMODATION * mobilephonecoverage isbasedonNextGservice Toilets GENERAL Post Office SHOPPING Doctor MEDICAL Petrol AUTOMOBILE Clubs Restaurants DINING Motel Hospital ATM/EFTPOS Dentist Chemist Diesel Hotels Caravan Park Ambulance Police General Store National RetailStores Mobile Phone* Variety ofStores Mechanical LPG Cafe Hotel NRMA depot Take away Camping Dump Site Farm Stay B &B control ofyour vehicle. to hittheanimalthenswerve andtorisklosing ahead. And remember, if you cannotstopitissafer may wander. Ask apassengertohelpscantheroad dusk andatnightasnative wildlife are active andstock Look outfor animalsandavoid travelling atdawn, obscure hazards. Drive withyour headlightson. from othervehicles, especially oncomingvehicles can your visionisobscured by thesunordust. Dust limit andslowgravel down ondirt roads when Drive toconditions. Keep to, orbelow thespeed www.rta.nsw.gov.au orcall132213. For more information onsafe travel visit near your vehicle. spare Carry fuel, food andwater. least onespare tyre. Intheevent ofabreakdown, stay Make sure your vehicle iswell prepared, includeat Towns ata Glance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Echuca • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Moama • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mathoura • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Deniliquin • • • • • • • • • •

Pretty Pine where you are going andwhenyou expecttoarrive. to townships. Always make sure you tellsomeone Mobile phoneswillonly work insomeareas andclose on remote andlocalroads. of theseroads. Specialcare shouldbetaken ifdriving police ormotoringauthority. Rainmay causeclosure the local Visitor Information Centre, localcouncil, Ivanhoe and Wilcannia) checkroad conditionswith Before settingoutonunsealedroads (between for your safety. notices concerningroad closures. Roadsare closed RTAObserve signsand andlocalcounciladvisory stock have rightofway. Never useyour horn. When you seeastocksignorstock, slow down - 1800 641188. To report injured wildlife phone WIRES on • • • • • • • • • • Wanganella • • • • • • • Booroorban • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hay www.thelongpaddock.com.au • • • • • • • • • • Booligal RFDS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ivanhoe RFDS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Wilcannia RFDS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • White Cliffs 41 HAY ROADREGION SAFETY - Hay, TIPSOne ANDTree, Booligal,OUTBACK Maude ETIQUETTE & Oxley Staying with the Outback Beds network allows you to experience working sheep and cattle stations, B&Bs, self catering cottages, opal mining communities, heritage indulgence, tranquil river campsites, family farm stays and inspiring eco-architecture. You’ll find a great place to stay in a place you’ll never forget.

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