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Museum of the Riverina The museum is divided into 2 locations, one at the historic Council Chambers (Baylis St) and the other at the Botanic Gardens Wagga Wagga (Lord Baden Powell Dr). The chambers museum has a regular program of travelling exhibitions (inquiries on (02) 6926 9655). The museum at the botanic gardens focuses on the people, places and events that have been important to Wagga Wagga and incorporates the Sporting Hall of Fame, which features local stars such as former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor.Botanic Gardens: themed gardens, mini-zoo, free-flight aviary, miniature railway; picnic and barbecue facilities; Willans Hill. Wagga Wagga Regional Art Gallery: offers an extensive and changing exhibition program and includes the National Art Glass Collection; closed Mon; Cnr Baylis and Morrow sts; inquiries (02) 6926 9660. Lake Albert: watersports, fishing, bushwalking and birdwatching; Lake Albert Rd. Charles Sturt University Winery and Cheese Factory: open daily for tastings with a range of premium wines and handmade cheeses; off McKeown Dr. Bikeways: along Lake Albert, Wollundry Lagoon, Flowerdale Lagoon and the Murrumbidgee River.

Junee This important railhead and commercial centre is located on Olympic Way. It has several historic buildings and museums. Monte Cristo Homestead is a restored colonial mansion with an impressive carriage collection. The Roundhouse Museum in Harold St contains an original workshop, locomotives, a model train and memorabilia. The visitor centre is located in Railway Sq in 19th-century railway refreshment rooms. 41 km NE.

Riverina wine region While the Riverina has a reputation for big business and an overall lack of atmosphere, the region produces good, great and sometimes even world-class wines. One such wine is the Noble One Botrytis Semillon produced by De Bortoli, as no other region in Australia has had the same success with this dessert wine. The Riverina also offers some of the best valuefor- money drops in the country. Wineries to visit include De Bortoli, McWilliam’s and Miranda.

Lake Albert: watersports, fishing, bushwalking and birdwatching; 7 km S. Kapooka: self-drive tours of the military base; brochure from visitor centre; 9 km SW. RAAF Museum: indoor and outdoor exhibits and barbecue facilities; open 10am–3pm; 10 km E. The Rock: small town noted for its unusual scenery. Walking trails through the reserve lead to the summit of the Rock; 32 km SW. Aurora Clydesdale Stud and Pioneer Farm: encounters with Clydesdales and other farm animals on a working farm; closed Thurs and Sun; 33 km W. Lockhart: historic town with National Trust–listed Green St for an impressive turn-of-the-century streetscape. Also several pleasant walking tracks in the area, and picnic races in Oct; 65 km W. Wineries: several in the area offering cellar-door tastings. Wagga Wagga Winery's tasting area and restaurant have an early-Australian theme; brochure from visitor centre. River cruises and walking tracks: guided and self-guide tours of the city sights; brochures from visitor centre.

Wagga Wagga 4 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 Hume 105 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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Khancoban 141 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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Nariel Creek 144 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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Lower Mitta Mitta 148 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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Yaouk Valley 152 km

It was late autumn 1997 when I  arrived in Canberra to fish with  the late Chris Hole, fly-fisherman,  author and painter. Chris offered  to take me to some of his favourite trout streams that snake... Find out more

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Lake Mulwala 153 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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Geehi 158 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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Kiewa River 161 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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Lake Dartmouth 162 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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Birdwatching in Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands 4 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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Koala-spotting - Narrandera 84 km

Koalas have thrived at Narrandera since they were released in 1972. At Narrandera Nature Reserve you should be able to spot a few.... Find out more

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Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park 112 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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Wine-tasting - Rutherglen region 131 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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Picnicking around Canberra 161 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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Cycling - Murray to the Mountains and High Country Rail Trails 166 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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Cross-country skiing 171 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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Bushwalking in the Snowy Mountains 175 km

There is almost no end to the hiking that can be done in the Snowy Mountains. There are hundreds of kilometres of hiking tracks, and infinite ways to wander through the hills. The most popular walks are to the top of... Find out more

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Canoeing in the Snowys 180 km

It is certainly not the best spot in the country for canoeing and kayaking, but peaceful days can be had enjoying these activities on Lake Jindabyne, or more exciting adventures are possible on overnight excursions down... Find out more

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Kayaking around Bright 181 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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Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 159 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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Clancy’s Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the Carriage House Motor Inn’s hectares of manicured gardens, near the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Clancy’s welcomes guests with rustic country charm. The contemporary menu... Find out more

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Three Chefs Restaurant

Located at the Townhouse International Motel, Three Chefs is a delightfully chic restaurant boasting a surprisingly quirky menu that’s bursting with fresh seasonal produce. It serves the best contemporary cuisine,... Find out more

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William Bull Brewery 146 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 150 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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Wig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 162 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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Bright Brewery 181 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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Buckinbong Reserve camping area 78 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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Five Mile Reserve camping area 80 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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Lankeys Creek campsite (section three) 81 km

It’s only a short walk from the carpark off Holbrook–Jingellic Rd to this campsite, about 16 km north of the small town of Jingellic. Boil/treat the creek water before drinking.... Find out more

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Tin Mines campsite (section three) 82 km

This is 4WD, dry-weather access only via Tin Mines Rd from Tunnel Rd. It’s about 40 km west of Jingellic. If there’s water in the creek, make sure you boil/treat it before drinking, but it’s a good idea... Find out more

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Samuel Bollard campsite (walk-in camping, section three) 85 km

Samuel Bollard was one of Hovell’s servants. This is a walk-in only campsite, 12 km south-east of Woomargama and 28 km west of Tin Mines campsite. Bring your own drinking water.... Find out more

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Blowering campsite (section two) 86 km

It’s a 250 m walk from the carpark at Blowering Dam to the first campsite in section 2 of the Hume and Hovell Walking Track. It’s near the Blowering Dam wall, accessed via the Snowy Mountains Hwy south-east... Find out more

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Browns Creek campsite (walk-in camping, section two) 88 km

This is 9.5 km south of Blowering campsite on the Blowering Reservoir foreshore. It’s a long but manageable return walk from Blowering campsite if you’re only in the mood for an overnighter. You can also... Find out more

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Munderoo campsite (walk-in camping, section three) 89 km

It’s a 12.5 km walk west from Mannus to Munderoo. If there’s water in the creek you can boil/treat it first before drinking, but be sure to bring enough to sustain you if the creek is dry.... Find out more

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Log Bridge Creek camping area (northern section) 90 km

In summer these grassy woodlands make a great base for campers in the mood for paddling, sailing, swimming, fishing and walking. It’s 18 km south of Tumut, near Blowering Reservoir, via the Snowy Mountains Hwy.... Find out more

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Mannus campsite (section three) 90 km

Mannus can be accessed by vehicle via Linden Roth Dr, 8 km west of Tumbarumba. You can swim and fish in the creek; boil/treat the water before drinking. ... Find out more

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Wagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park 3 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 3 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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Holbrook Motor Village 67 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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Gundagai Tourist Park 68 km

Within walking distance of the town centre, this park has 30 undercover, drivethru, ensuite sites. It is ideal for vans or motorhomes less than 3.5 metres high. Some of these sites are suitable for camper trailers with... Find out more

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Gundagai River Caravan Park 69 km

Located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, the park is about 1 km from the town centre. First impressions are the wide expanses of green grass and large shady trees. It is a great spot to stay and enjoy this... Find out more

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Lake Talbot Tourist Park 83 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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Albury City Gate Holiday Park 108 km

Easily accessible from the Hume Highway and located on the northern fringe of greater Albury, this is an ideal park for an overnight stop or longer. Pets allowed in own caravan or motorhome only.... Find out more

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Albury Central Tourist Park 111 km

This centrally located park is about 2 km from the city centre in a quiet, off-highway location. It has good facilities including a tennis court. This is a basic park, but a good base for exploring the greater Albury... Find out more

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Lake Hume Tourist Park 112 km

On the shores of Lake Hume and 14 km from Albury, this park makes an ideal holiday base. It features a store, with a good takeaway-food selection. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies... Find out more

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Borderland Holiday Park 118 km

The park is on the western edge of town in a quiet off-highway location. It has good facilities and is our choice of parks in the town area.... Find out more

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Comfort Inn Prince of Wales

Comfort Inn Prince of Wales (c. 1860) is centrally located near the Murrumbidgee River and all the local attractions. Thirty-two comfortable guest rooms are offered, with a saltwater pool and sauna available to further... Find out more

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Little Bunda Cottages

Offering self-contained accommodation with vineyard and olive-grove views, this house includes features such as polished floorboards, high ceilings, red gum trimmings, mudbrick construction, French doors and verandahs.... Find out more

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The Manor

The Manor is a delightful four-star Federation country B&B, overlooking Memorial Gardens in the heart of Wagga Wagga. It has eight comfortable guest rooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and lounge room. There is also a... Find out more

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Arthur’s Cottage, Cudgewa 124 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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Alpine Habitats, near Jindabyne 180 km

Opened in 2007, these 18 cleverly designed two-bedroom buildings are linked underground by massive worm farms that digest all the compostable waste on the site. Set amid gnarled black sallees and other snow gums, the... Find out more

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The Odd Frog, Bright 182 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 185 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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Boranbola Rest Area 21 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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Berry Jerry Rest Area 28 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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Kilgowlah Creek Rest Area 37 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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Kyeamba Gap East Rest Area 46 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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Galore Camp Area 50 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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Holbrook Park Area 59 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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Sandigo Rest Area 68 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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Mingay Rest Area 73 km

56 km NE of Tarcutta (L) northbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 58.741 E148 08.281 ... Find out more

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Coolac Rest Area 78 km

87 km SW of Yass (L) southbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 56.514 E148 10.511  ... Find out more

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Woomargama Rest Area 79 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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Tumut Park Area 82 km

Middle of town Small town park adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 18.308 E148 13.667 ... Find out more

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Mullengandra Rest Area 87 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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Gillenbah Rest Area 87 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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Ardlethan Rest Area 89 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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Log Bridge Creek camping area 90 km

23 km NW of Talbingo (R) or 18 km S of Tumut (L) Large area located well off the highway in Kosciuszko National Park. GPS: S35 25.311 E148 16.765... Find out more

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The Pines Camp Area 92 km

19 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 22 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 26.868 E148 17.079... Find out more

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Humes Crossing Camp Area 92 km

16 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 25 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 28.382 E148 16.591 ... Find out more

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Beckom Rest Area 93 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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Yachting Point Camp Area 93 km

12 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 29 km SE of Tumut (R) Large open grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 30.654 E148 16.015... Find out more

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Yolde Camp Area 97 km

7 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 34 km SE of Tumut (R) Very small secluded area well off the highway surrounded by scrub in Kosciuszko National Park. GPS: S35 32.295 E148 17.718... Find out more

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Talbingo Park Area 99 km

West side of town Parking area on the shores of the lake. GPS: S35 34.801 E148 17.808... Find out more

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Jounama Creek Camp Area 101 km

T/O opposite Talbingo turnoff Large grassed area located on the edge of a creek 500 metres east of the highway in Kosciuszko National Park. NOTE: access road unsealed. GPS: S35 33.929 E148 19.908... Find out more

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Widgiewa Rest Area 107 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 109 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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Howlong Rest Area 116 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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Yarrangobilly Village Camp Area 116 km

65 km NW of Adaminaby (L) or 26 km SE of Talbingo (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the banks of the river in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.122 E148 27.742... Find out more

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Indigo Creek Rest Area 121 km

18 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 26 km W of Wodonga (R) Small area just off the highway around some large trees. GPS: S36 02.852 E146 38.167  ... Find out more

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Police Paddocks Camp Area 122 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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Bundure Rest Area 122 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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Bookham Rest Area 123 km

32 km W of Yass (L) or 113 km NE of Tarcutta (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S34 48.849 E148 38.503 ... Find out more

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