Narrandera

Parkside Cottage Museum Displays include the scarlet Macarthur Opera Cloak, made from the first bale of merino wool the Macarthur family sent to England in 1816. Also on display are a snow shoe and ski from Scott's Antarctic expedition, a valuable collection of shells from around the world and a set of silver ingots commemorating 1000 years of the British monarchy. Open 2–5pm daily; Newell Hwy.

Lake Talbot: boating, waterskiing, fishing and canoeing. Also scenic walking trails around the lake; Lake Dr. Lake Talbot Holiday Complex: water slides, swimming and barbecue facilities. Aquatic facilities open Oct–Mar; Lake Dr. NSW Forestry Tree Nursery: seedlings of a huge range of native trees for sale; open Mon–Fri; Broad St. Narrandera Park and Tiger Moth Memorial: beautiful park that houses the restored DN82 Tiger Moth commemorating the WW II pilots who trained in the district; Cadell St. Visitor Centre: features a 5.8 m playable guitar; Narrandera Park. Lavender Farm: tours and product sales; Bells Rd. Two-foot town heritage tour: sights include the Royal Mail Hotel (1868) and the former police station (c. 1870); brochure from visitor centre. Antique Corner and Objects d'Art: beautifully restored historic home which now houses fine antiques; Larmer St. Bundidgerry Walking Track: track passes through the koala regeneration reserve; best viewing time is at dawn; brochure from visitor centre. Blue Arrow scenic drive: historic sites, cemetery and lake; brochure from visitor centre.

John Lake Centre: fisheries visitor centre with live exhibits, audiovisual presentations and guided tours; open Mon–Fri; 6 km SE. Craigtop Deer Farm: deer raised for venison and velvet with presentation on deer-farming and a tour of the deer-handling facility; 8 km NW. Robertsons Gladioli Farm: produces flowers for Sydney and regional markets; 8 km W. Berembed Weir: picnicking, fishing and boating; 40 km SE.

Wagga Wagga 84 km

In my early teens I lived in Wagga Wagga for about three years and spent many hours fishing from a kayak on the Murrumbidgee and at Lake Albert. The river held excellent numbers of redfin, and they were of good size, so... Find out more

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Lake Mulwala 145 km

Lake Mulwala separates the Victorian and NSW towns of Yarrawonga and Mulwala. It is a little over three hours’ drive from Melbourne and is popular with anglers seeking native fish such as Murray cod and... Find out more

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Lake Hume 152 km

Albury–Wodonga is ideal for anyone seeking a variety of freshwater fishing. The list of fish species on offer reads like a Who’s Who of southern Australian freshwater fish. It includes Murray cod,... Find out more

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Lower Mitta Mitta 200 km

Wodonga-based fly-fishing guide Scott McPherson accompanied me on one trip on the lower Mitta Mitta. We were wading a stretch of river near Eskdale early in the morning. I recommend not only waders for this activity, but... Find out more

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Kiewa River 207 km

High Country waterways are popular with fly-fishers looking for gin-clear water with good numbers of trout. In this regard, the Kiewa River near Mount Beauty rates as one of the State’s best waters, although it... Find out more

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Nariel Creek 213 km

A favourite dry fly among fly-fishers casting to rising trout in the Snowy Mountains and north-east Victoria is the Geehi beetle. This marvellous pattern is named after a non- existent beetle. It’s a fly that trout... Find out more

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Khancoban 218 km

Many trout fishers, particularly those adept with the fly, regard Khancoban as home base for trout fishing. The biggest water in the area is Khancoban Pondage, fed by the Swampy Plain River and Khancoban Creek. The... Find out more

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Lake Buffalo 219 km

Two productive lakes in this region are Lake Buffalo, 20 km south of Myrtleford, and Lake William Hovell, 60 km south of Wangaratta. Both waters have boat-launching facilities, but fishing here can be difficult during... Find out more

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Lake Dartmouth 222 km

Lake Dartmouth holds self-sustaining populations of both brown and rainbow trout. The lake was formed in 1979 when an embankment was built on the Mitta Mitta River. Trout and the threatened Macquarie perch thrived in the... Find out more

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Geehi 234 km

If you like the bush and clear mountain streams where you can fish for trout, then the Snowy Mountains offers excellent opportunities. Rivers up this way are part of our fishing folklore, particularly among fly-fishers.... Find out more

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Birdwatching in Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands 84 km

Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands are Ramsar-listed, and among nearly 200 birds spotted here are brolgas, black-winged stilts and painted snipes. Fivebough has 5 kilometres of walking tracks, with bird hides along the... Find out more

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Wine-tasting - Rutherglen region 145 km

The Rutherglen region in the far north of the state is renowned particularly for its fortified ports and muscats, perfect for a winter’s night. There are no organically certified wineries in the area, although... Find out more

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Cycling - Murray to the Mountains and High Country Rail Trails 180 km

With 100 kilometres of safe, sealed bitumen surface to pedal on, the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail is the most developed rail trail in the state, and therefore very popular, with more than 40 000 people estimated to... Find out more

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Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park 183 km

Located near the New South Wales border, 430 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and one of Victoria’s lesser-known national parks, this has some remarkable features. The granitic Pine Mountain is one of the... Find out more

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Indigenous tour - Shepparton 209 km

A free, short, bush-tucker tour is available from the Bangerang Cultural Centre in Shepparton. You will need to book, but you can visit the centre on weekdays to see the wide range of artefacts from the area, and from... Find out more

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Kayaking around Bright 223 km

The operator 5 Star Adventure Tours offers a huge range of eco-accredited tours and activities in the High Country, particularly targeting those who like a few little luxuries on the way. One of the most popular trips is... Find out more

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Picnicking around Canberra 241 km

There are many great places to unpack a picnic in the Australian Capital Territory, from the copious native areas in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, to the bird mecca of Jerrabomberra Wetlands on the Molonglo... Find out more

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Cross-country skiing - Victoria's High Country 244 km

The home of our national cross-country team, Falls Creek is probably the best place to crosscountry ski. It has 65 kilometres of groomed tracks, catering to beginners and intermediate skiers, as well as marked trails on... Find out more

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Cross-country skiing 249 km

A delightful winter pastime, cross-country skiing is a mix of walking, gliding and skiing, and the basics are much easier to pick up than those of downhill skiing or snowboarding. You can undertake the activity at... Find out more

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Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 240 km

When the site for the nation’s capital was selected in 1909, it was mainly rolling grassy plains with few trees. Little was known about what species might flourish in Canberra’s environment. The federal... Find out more

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Narrandera Bakery

This gorgeous little bakery is more of a cafe selling bread than a bakery selling coffee. The food has really taken off, and customer demand is high. The sausage rolls are among the best you will ever taste and there is... Find out more

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William Bull Brewery 64 km

The high-profile, family-run De Bortoli Wines diversifying into craft beer has been one of the longest-running stories around. In the late 1990s they acquired a brewhouse that originally belonged to the ... Find out more

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Bridge Road Brewers 179 km

Ben Kraus originally trained as a winemaker but his head was turned in the direction of craft brewing during a stint working in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. The cluster of microbreweries in this... Find out more

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Bright Brewery 223 km

The original Bright Brewery shut down in 1916 and this modern incarnation was started by a quartet of ‘ale changers’ – couples David and Julie Cocks, and Scott Brandon and Fiona Reddaway – some 90... Find out more

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Wig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 242 km

Canberra may well claim to be the real ale capital of Australia on the strength of this single brew-pub, which sees more pints of hand-pumped ale pulled than any other joint in the land. From the well-balanced and... Find out more

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Five Mile Reserve camping area 5 km

There’s a boat ramp here, which makes it a popular camping spot for boat-based fishermen. It’s 8 km east of Narrandera next to Bundidgerry Creek. To get here, take Old Wagga Rd from Narrandera. Bring drinking... Find out more

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Buckinbong Reserve camping area 7 km

There’s a small, very basic camping area close to the Inland Fisheries Research Station and next to the river. It’s about 16 km south-east of Narrandera via Buckingbong Rd off the Sturt Hwy. Bring your own... Find out more

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Sandy Beach camping area 8 km

Turn off MIA Forest Dr onto Red Gum Rd, about 17 km west of Narrandera. Bring your drinking water. Note: it’s gas/fuel stove only Dec–Easter due to a fire ban.... Find out more

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Markeys Beach camping area 10 km

The turn-off to this riverside camping spot is a couple of kilometres further along the MIA Forest Dr from the Sandy Beach turn-off. Bring your drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban Dec–Easter, so... Find out more

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Long Beach camping area 19 km

Coming from Yanco, the turn-off onto MIA Forest Dr is about 3.5 km along Trunk Rd. The road to Long Beach camping area is about 8 km east of Yanco. Bring drinking water. Note: gas/fuel stove only Dec–Easter.... Find out more

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Middle Beach camping area 22 km

As the most spacious and accessible beach on the Murrumbidgee River, this spot gets plenty of visits from school, fishing and community groups. Access is via Murrumbidgee Forest Dr, 6 km south-west of Yanco. Bring your... Find out more

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Euroley Beach camping area 22 km

This is a good spot for swimming, fishing, paddling and even waterskiing; dry-weather access only via Euroley Rd through the state forest. Bring drinking water, and note that there’s a fire ban Dec–Easter,... Find out more

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Ski Beach camping area 23 km

The facilities here are maintained by Leeton Ski Club, and include a concrete ramp, toilets and shaded picnic tables. Access is via the Murrumbidgee River Rd. Bring drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban... Find out more

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Whitton Beach camping area 37 km

This camping area is 22 km south-west of Yanco, accessible via Forest Dr. It’s well-shaded, flat and open. Bring drinking water, and note that it’s gas/fuel stove only Dec–Easter.... Find out more

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Tims Beach camping area 42 km

Follow Cuba Forest Dr a little further past the turn-off for Cuba Beach, and you’ll find Tims Beach with much the same facilities and activities. Bring drinking water and gas/fuel stove Dec–Easter, when... Find out more

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Lake Talbot Tourist Park 2 km

This is a large lakeside park in a quiet location away from the highway, adjoining the town’s popular swimming pool complex. The park has good amenities, a range of accommodation and nicely maintained lawns and... Find out more

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Darlington Point Riverside Caravan Park 54 km

Located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River under large, shady river red gums, this is an ideal place for an overnight stop or a few days watching the Murrumbidgee slip by. The park is busy at Easter and a slightly... Find out more

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Griffith Tourist Caravan Park 68 km

This owner-operated caravan park stands out because of its excellent facilities and the fact that it is a great base from which to explore the interesting Griffith area. It has a large number of ensuite sites and a... Find out more

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Wagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park 85 km

Nestled alongside the Murrumbidgee River, this park has wide expanses of shady lawns and is within walking distance of the main shopping area. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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East’s Riverview Holiday Park 87 km

This older but well-maintained and well-managed park, 2 km east of the town centre on the Sturt Highway, has long-established shade trees. The latest feature is a new camp kitchen. This is a convenient and easily... Find out more

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Jerilderie Motel and Caravan Park 101 km

This neat and tidy, budget-priced park is located in Jerilderie’s main street. The park is an ideal overnight stop for travellers along the Newell Highway.... Find out more

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Ace Caravan Park 109 km

This is an owner-operated park with a good choice of accommodation. The park is just 500 metres from the town centre and easily accessible from the major highways.... Find out more

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Holbrook Motor Village 129 km

In an ideal position, this comfortable tidy park caters for travellers on the Hume Highway. It is convenient for an overnight stop or a longer stay. Pets are allowed at the manager’s discretion.... Find out more

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Ball Park Caravan Park 140 km

This is a large council-owned park, close to the centre of town. It is a popular holiday destination and bookings are required in peak periods; a minimum-length stay applies at Christmas, Easter and long weekends. Pets... Find out more

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Corowa Caravan Park 141 km

The park is 2 km east of town with frontage to the Murray River. It is the closest park to the popular golf course and has boats and bikes for hire. Large and shady, this place is great for a break. Bookings are required... Find out more

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Farrellee House

Farrellee House is a meticulously restored 1920s building housing three luxurious guest suites: the Rose Room, Blue Room and Garden Room. The names hint at the gorgeous English-style country garden framing the property,... Find out more

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Midtown Motor Inn

The Midtown Motor Inn is a popular stopover for guests passing through Narrandera in search of comfortable, contemporary accommodation. The range of guest rooms is tastefully decorated, and for a budget-conscious option... Find out more

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Narrandera Club Motor Inn

Set in a quiet location off the main highway, Narrandera Club Motor Inn's 30 suites offer a budget-friendly accommodation option. There are also three spa rooms, two family rooms, one disabled room and four deluxe rooms.... Find out more

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Arthur’s Cottage, Cudgewa 194 km

This historic mudbrick, two-bedroom cottage was built around 1897, but now has solar-powered lights and a gas kitchen. It sits quietly on the Cudgewa Creek, with platypus drifting past. You will need to bring your own... Find out more

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The Odd Frog, Bright 224 km

This place comprises five funky new luxury studios on a 4-hectare Land for Wildlife property. The studios have been architecturally designed to have minimal impact on the environment, with thought even given to their... Find out more

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The Buckland, Bright 224 km

With the same architect as The Odd Frog, The Buckland’s four luxury studio retreats have similar eco-design principles, and thousands of trees have been planted on the site. They are also powered by green energy.... Find out more

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Gillenbah Rest Area 10 km

98 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 11 km S of Narrandera (L) Large area just off the highway surrounded by trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 48.851 E146 28.736... Find out more

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Sandigo Rest Area 21 km

25 km SE of Narrandera (R) or 73 km NW of Wagga Wagga (L) Small area just off the highway among a few large trees. GPS: S34 55.286 E146 38.918  ... Find out more

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Galore Camp Area 34 km

T/O at Galore Large area located 10 kilometres north of the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 55.237 E146 51.651... Find out more

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Ardlethan Rest Area 43 km

54 km N of Narrandera (L) or 82 km SW of West Wyalong (L) Large areas (both sides) adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 26.832 E146 50.372... Find out more

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Widgiewa Rest Area 48 km

59 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 50 km S of Narrandera (L)   Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.351 E146 10.719  ... Find out more

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Sandside Rest Area 50 km

56 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 53 km S of Narrandera (L) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.656 E146 09.796  ... Find out more

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Darlington Point Camp Area 55 km

T/O into Darlington Point Numerous campsites located 5–6 kilometres north of the highway via King Street on the west side of town. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 33.748 E145 59.593... Find out more

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Berry Jerry Rest Area 58 km

66 km SE of Narrandera (L) or 32 km NW of Wagga Wagga (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.631 E147 03.193  ... Find out more

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Beckom Rest Area 62 km

78 km N of Narrandera (L) or 58 km SW of West Wyalong (R) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 20.219 E147 00.923... Find out more

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Bundure Rest Area 67 km

38 km N of Jerilderie (L) or 71 km S of Narrandera (R) Large area just off the highway among the trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 09.081 E146 00.68  ... Find out more

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Birdcage Rest Area 82 km

85 km E of Hay (L) or 88 km W of Narrandera (R) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S34 31.436 E145 42.116... Find out more

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Birdcage Camp Area 82 km

84 km E of Hay (L) or 89 km W of Narrandera (R) Large secluded area located well off the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 31.221 E145 41.955... Find out more

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Weethalle Rest Area 97 km

Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S33 52.520 E146 37.539... Find out more

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John Oxley Rest Area 103 km

155 km E of Hay (L) or 100 km W of West Wyalong (R) Large open area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 52.331 E146 11.072... Find out more

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Boranbola Rest Area 105 km

23 km E of Wagga Wagga (R) or 22 km W of Hume Hwy (L) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 09.709 E147 34.925 ... Find out more

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Poppett Head Mine Park Area 111 km

3 km E of West Wyalong (L) or 101 km W of Grenfell (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 55.493 E147 14.017... Find out more

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Wyalong Park Area 111 km

West side of town Small parking area just off the highway. GPS: S33 55.440 E147 14.127 ... Find out more

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Goolgowi West Rest Area 115 km

108 km NE of Hay (L) or 147 km W of West Wyalong (R) Large area just off the highway among numerous small trees. Reasonable shade. GPS: S33 59.397 E145 41.719... Find out more

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Kilgowlah Creek Rest Area 121 km

14 km SW of Tarcutta (L) or 56 km NE of Holbrook (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 21.229 E147 39.121   ... Find out more

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Mulberrygong River Reserve Camp Area 124 km

37 km E of Hay (L) or 136 km W of Narrandera (R) Large secluded area located well off the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 30.259 E145 14.195  ... Find out more

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Kyeamba Gap East Rest Area 125 km

34 km S of Tarcutta (R) or 36 km N of Holbrook (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 30.298 E147 33.838... Find out more

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Tongaboo Rest Area 125 km

8 km N of Finley (L) or 28 km S of Jerilderie (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 34.414 E145 36.923  ... Find out more

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Holbrook Park Area 129 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the information centre and submarine display. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.355 E147 26.224 ... Find out more

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Burrabogie Camp Area 130 km

31 km E of Hay (L) or 142 km W of Narrandera (R) Large secluded area located well off the highway in a shady riverside setting. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 29.788 E145 09.7181... Find out more

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Finley Park Area 134 km

South side of town Small town park adjacent to the highway next to the museum. Very good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 39.008 E145 34.373... Find out more

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Woomargama Rest Area 136 km

Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S35 49.982 E147 14.788  ... Find out more

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Police Paddocks Camp Area 137 km

T/O 2 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 42 km W of Wodonga (R) Large area 10 kilometres north of the highway (via Gooramadda Road and Police Paddock Road) on the banks of Murphys Creek in Gooramadda State Forest. Good shade. ... Find out more

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Howlong Rest Area 138 km

T/O 16 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 28 km W of Wodonga (R) Shady area adjacent to the road 7 kilometres north of the highway on the road to Howlong. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 59.280 E146 37.382 ... Find out more

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Mullengandra Rest Area 139 km

11 km SW of Woomargama (R) or 40 km NE of Albury (L)  Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S35 53.633 E147 10.120... Find out more

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Marsden Rest Area 141 km

36 km NE of West Wyalong (R) or 68 km W of Grenfell (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 45.846 E147 31.126   ... Find out more

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