The historic village of Delegate is the ideal place to Delegate recharge your senses. Delegate has it all—history, Set aside a full day to take it all in tranquil beauty and majestic and make the most of the flora and forests fauna that surrounds you. Stroll along the Delegate Platypus Walk or the Federation Walk, then on to the Early Settlers Hut. A little further afield is a gold–mining tunnel and the Errinundra Plateau with its majestic shining gums soaring up from the cool temperate rainforest. Travel the road to Goongerah and step back in time with the primeval tree ferns. Delegate History Natural Beauty Warmth and Hospitality Just waiting for you!

Produced by Platypus Country Visitors Information Centre [email protected] Delegate Progress Phone: (02) 6458—4622 Association Revised June 2016 Recharge your senses … ACCOMMODATION.. The Village of Delegate Follow the scenic drive from Hayden Street to Bill Jeffreys Caravan Park, right on Delegate the village of Bendoc, once a busy goldmining , good amenities and a cob oven for The historic village of Delegate is nestled among town. beautiful pizzas. some of the finest grazing land in NSW and From there the Gap Road travels through Phone (02) 6458 8167 surrounded by areas of natural beauty. beautiful, towering forests; a detour will take visitors to the Errinundra Boardwalk where The area has a long Indigenous history and the they can experience the beauty of the River Cottage, Corrowong Road, Delegate a township is steeped in stories relating back to southern most rainforest on mainland beautiful country retreat, overlooking the European settlement in 1832. It is the NSW town . Then travel on to the Bonang Road tranquil and can easily sleep 7 closest to the Black Allen line - the border and to the small settlement of Bonang. people. between NSW and which was surveyed in 1871/72 but not declared until February 2006. It Phone (02) 6458 9230 was marked by a series of stone cairns, many of which still remain. For those with a sense of adventure… The Nurses Cottage, Corrowong Road, Fully self Both the Delegate River and the Little Plains contained, the Old Nurses Quarters can sleep 10. River are renowned as excellent fly fishing Attractions - waters. The trout are smart and quite a Phone: (02) 6458 8091 The Early Settler’s Hut believed to be the first challenge ! European dwelling on the . The hut was Great bushwalking and 4 wheel driving tracks Cochabonddu, this beaut, snug cottage sleeps used by shepherds on Delegate Station which are accessible close by Delegate and there is a four and is a stone’s throw from Little Plains was owned by Robert Campbell of Duntroon. 18 hole golf course on the outskirts of town. River. Delegate History Museum traces the fascinating Nearby Delegate Hill gives a spectacular view Phone (02) 6458 7100 of the surrounding area. history of this inspiring community, include the story of the March of the Men. Delegate Hotel, Bombala Street - meals and At the southern end of the main street stands a accommodation. red granite monument commemorating the Phone (02) 6458 8091 historic “Men from Snowy River March” which commenced in Delegate in 1916. For the Creative… Visit the Gallery, showing work Also Meals and provisions are available from the Also of note is the small shrine in the Delegate from Indigenous artists across New South cemetery marking the site of the first place of Wales and the Borderline Gallery at the RTCT Delegate Café 6459 9171 or Delegate General worship on the Monaro. Centre, Bombala St. Delegate (02) 6458 8388. Store 6458 8142. Open 10am - 4pm, Monday, Wednesday - Around the district can be seen the remnants of Friday and Saturday 11am-3pm. Delegate Country Club 6458 8169 is available for gold diggings. Near Bendoc there are tunnels meals on Friday evenings and there is a post which were blasted through the rock to assist Exhibitions change regularly OR view the mosaic panels around the town or the poles office, a hospital (MPS and emergency), with sluicing for alluvial gold. painted by local school children as public art petrol/diesel available all week (weekends half A for a real treat take, the Platypus Walk to the pieces OR join the regular workshops and days) and a police station. viewing platform which has been constructed activities held at the Delegate Arts Centre and Wood Working room OR view the public art on along the delightful Delegate River just below the proud display. primary school.