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Holbrook Submarine Museum Holbrook Look through the periscope for your car, fire a torpedo, see the amazing hologram or captain a submarine. Ever wondered why there is a life sized submarine in the middle of rural NSW? Take a stroll through the Holbrook Submarine museum and find out how the HMAS Otway’s final resting spot came...

Corowa Federation Museum Corowa It was agitation in the border district and centred in Corowa, which after the depression of the 1880s rekindled interest in Federation. The intense dislike of the customs duties was the main motivating force in the organisation of the 1893 Corowa Federation Conference.

Red Cliffs Historical Steam Railway Red Cliffs The Red Cliffs Historical Steam Railway was formed in 1994 under the auspices of the Red Cliffs Rotary Club to operate the restored Kerr Stuart 0-4-2T steam locomotive named 'Lukee' (B/N 742/1901) that formerly operated between Red Cliffs railway station and the Red Cliffs pumping station.

St Leonards Vineyards Wahgunyah St Leonards is a unique spot. In a loop of the Murray River, fast flowing and still mountain-cold, it always seems cooler than other vineyards nearby. It is more peaceful too.

Pioneer Settlement Swan Hill Situated on the picturesque banks of the Marraboor River, you can embrace the past with the feeling that you have stepped back in time at the Pioneer Settlement.

Sergeant Smyth Memorial Henty Henty is known locally for its connections with the bushranger Dan 'Mad Dog' Morgan.

The Henty Man Henty Located between the towns of Henty and Culcairn on the Olympic Highway, is the Henty Man. This man was originally shaped by an itinerant worker in the early 1930s from a tree burnt out by a swagman’s fire.

Finley Railway Museum Finley Finley was the first town selected, in the 1800's, for a Pioneer Railway.

Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site Nildottie The Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site offers a walk through Aboriginal dreaming and culture. Join the guides on a tour through the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site and experience Aboriginal culture as you journey through the ancestral home of the Nganguraku People.

National Museum of Australian Pottery Holbrook The National Museum of Australian Pottery is the only Museum dedicated to the 19th and early 20th century Australian Pottery and is the culmination of many years of collecting and...

Mungabareena and Water Works Albury Mungabareena Reserve is an important cultural reserve that has significance to many Aboriginal tribes in this region. It is where Aboriginal peoples from different tribes meet to trade before continuing towards Mount Bogong to hunt for Bogong moths. The Ngan Girra Festival is held here every November.

Howlong Historic Walk Howlong The Howlong historic trail consists of 28 locations and is a 13.3 kilometres circuit. The history of Howlong dates back to 1836 when Major Thomas Mitchell established his camp on the southern bank of the river.

Murray Bank Yabby Farm Corowa Spend some time at Murray Bank Yabby Farm relaxing on the peaceful shady lawns surrounding The Yabby Lake. Bring along your family and friends to try the age old skill of yabbying by scooping yabbies from the water with your hand, or maybe settle for a yabby scoop.

Mannum Dock Museum Of River History Mannum Mannum Dock Museum of River History, home of the fully restored Paddle Steamer Marion, presents river history at its best along with information for all visitors to the Murraylands region. Displays in the museum follow the life of the Murray River from its birth, showcasing fossilised sea creatures that once inhabited...

Station House Museum Culcairn Culcairn Station House, home to seventeen Stationmasters and their families from 1883 -1979 is a tangible reminder of the great railway expansion of the last century. For more than 100 years Station...

Chrysties Museum Tocumwal Take a travel back in time. Come and experience the era of the classic cars, trucks, caravans, tractors and a host of other collectables. Set on 1.8 hectares, Chrysties Museum is a life time collection of amazing treasures which will enthral and amaze.

Wool Shed Gallery Mannum The Wool Shed Gallery exhibits investment quality Aboriginal art, contemporary paintings and limited edition prints by non-indigenous Australian artists and a range of carefully selected furniture to complement the artworks. The gallery occupies the oldest commercial building in Mannum on the banks of the River Murray.

Lavande of Callington Callington You will always be welcomed at Lavande, the historic retreat to old world charm just off the freeway, about 45 minutes from Adelaide in the historic copper mining town of Callington. ...

Monument Hill Albury Excellent views of Albury-Wodonga can be seen from the hill where the War Memorial is located. The monument was designed by architect Louis Harrison in 1923 and erected in 1924 at a cost of 3,000 pounds.

Tocumwal Heritage Railway Museum Tocumwal The Tocumwal Railway Station is located at the Western end of town with two museum areas. In the front museum there are many photos and memorabilia dating back to 1908, also a mural depicting a steam train crossing the Murray River.

Albury Railway Station Albury The grandeur of Albury's Railway Station reflects the significant role it played in transporting passengers and goods around colonial New South Wales.

Old School Winery and Meadery Moama Taste the romance of the past at the Massee family's cellar door and winery, located in the historic village of Womboota, just 31 kilometres from Moama, along Perricoota Road. You're welcome to try their distinctive handcrafted wines made from local grapes, and to discover the pleasures of our meads (honey wines)....

Tocumwal Historic Aerodrome Museum Tocumwal The Tocumwal Historic Aerodrome Museum documents the history of and the importance of Mcintyre Airfield in Tocumwal, and also post war operations when over 700 aircraft were scrapped for aluminium. Later the airfield became a famed gliding destination. Photos, maps, and scale models. Entry by gold coin donation.

Kinross Woolshed Hotel Thurgoona The Kinross Woolshed Hotel is a relocated shearing shed with origins dating back to the 1890s when it was the busiest shed in the district. Now it is one of the most popular hotels on the New South Wales/Victorian border.

The Federal Standard Printing Works Chiltern Established in 1859, this is one of the few substantially intact provincial newspaper printeries remaining from the gold mining era. Just as the Chiltern area attracted gold prospectors, the first...

Jerilderie Museum at the Willows Jerilderie Jerilderie Museum at the Willows is a must see stop while in Jerilderie. Experience those items of yesteryear that today are taken for granted.

Henty Observer Printing Museum Henty The Henty Observer Printing Museum is housed in the original 1934 brick building of The Observer newspaper. Visitors can observe how the newspapers of yesteryear were printed and how much printing...

John McLeans Memorial Culcairn Visitors to Culcairn are able to see the memorial site of John McLean, one of two local victims of the infamous bushranger, Mad Dog Morgan. Dan 'Mad Dog' Morgan was one...

Jindera Pioneer Museum Jindera A winner of the NSW Museum of the Year award and one of the districts first “folk” museums, Jindera’s Pioneer Museum is rated as a world-class attraction. The Jindera Museum is contained within a remarkable old store and home that belonged to the pioneering Wagner family.

Federation Story Self Guided Walking Tour Corowa Corowa Shire is steeped in history, playing a significant role in the 1901 Federation of Australia, self guided walking tour around the historic buildings within Corowa; tells the story of the Birthplace of Federation.

Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre Burrumbuttock Wirraminna occupies four hectares of formerly unused ground around the old government dam, between the school and the recreation ground in Burrumbuttock, 30 kilometres north of Albury, in southern NSW....

Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village Tailem Bend Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village is one of Australia's largest pioneer villages. Twelve streets full of memories with more than 90 buildings.

Woolpack Inn Museum Holbrook The Woolpack Inn Museum, formerly the Criterion Hotel, is a two story historic building with heritage listing. There are 22 rooms of exhibits.

Big Murray Cod Tocumwal On the lovely grassed Tocumwal Foreshore Park you'll find the 'World's Biggest Codfish' on display representing what this area is most famous for. The Aboriginal name for the Murray Cod is 'Goodoo'.

Lake View Homestead Chiltern Lake View Homestead is significant for its association with the distinguished Australian author Henry Handel Richardson (pseudonym for Ethel Richardson).

Culcairn Hotel Culcairn The Historic Culcairn Hotel is a must see destination in town, as well as a great stop for a meal and a cold drink.

Squatters Antiques Murray Bridge Squatters Antiques occupies a beautifully restored 125-year-old heritage building. It is stocked full with lovely original and restored items of antique furniture, quality collectables and many bric-A-brac items. The range consists of tables, sets of chairs, carvers and single chairs, washstands, kitchen dressers, bed side cupboards, sideboards, meat safe’s, wardrobes, dressing tables,...

Port of Echuca Echuca Moama Located on the banks of the Murray River, the historic Port of Echuca provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience an operating steam port.

Corowa Whisky and Chocolate Corowa After closing in 1970, the Flour Mill was abandoned for almost 40 years. Eventual owners the Corowa Shire Council sold the land and buildings to the directors of the Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory for the sum of one dollar.

Long Paddock - Cobb Highway Touring Route Moama From Wilcannia in North Western New South Wales to Echuca -Moama on the border with Victoria, The Long Paddock stretches over 600 kilometres along the Cobb Highway. Interspersed along the route are 47 interpretive panels telling the stories of Australia's early pioneering and droving days.

Bonegilla Migrant Experience Bonegilla Block 19 at Bonegilla is a rare remnant of post war migration centres and evokes a strong sense of migrant life.

Morgans Lookout Culcairn Visitors interested in the local legends of Mad Dog Morgan, a notorious bushranger of the 1860s, can visit Morgan’s Lookout, the actual hiding spot that Mad Dog used to evade police capture for so long.

Australian Soaring Centre Corowa Since 2001, they've been the Ultimate Soaring Centre in Australia with a variety of Gliders available for hire. They are a hugely popular centre with regular visitors from Europe. Definitely a world class venue. The skies around Corowa are perfect for gliding with many clear days throughout the year.

Dow's Pharmacy Chiltern Dow's Pharmacy in Chiltern is very different from modern retailing and pharmacy.

All Saints Estate Wahgunyah As well as an outstanding cellar door facility, the magnificent Estate hosts the Terrace Restaurant and Indigo Cheese Co. all set amidst historical buildings and formal gardens. Private tastings, coach stops and tours are available by appointment. The Terrace Restaurant prides itself on providing fresh, seasonal produce year round.

Blowhole and the Rocks Tocumwal The Blowhole is said to be sacred to the Ulupna and Bangaragn Aboriginal Tribes and when the Murray River is low, the Blowhole flows and bubbles. It is said that it seems to come alive. The Blowhole is situated on a Granite outcrop, approximately 11 kilometres north of the town.

Lavender Federation Trail Murray Bridge Welcome to the Lavender Federation Trail, a linear walking trail of 105 kilometres through diverse countryside traversing the eastern flanks of the Mt Lofty Ranges. The trail begins at Murray Bridge and takes a serpentine course of 105 kilometres to Springton in the Barossa Valley.