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Hay Gaol Museum Hay A diverse collection of artefacts showcasing the history of Hay is displayed in the buildings and ground of the old Hay Gaol.

Hay War Memorial High School Museum Hay The Hay War Memorial High School was opened in 1923 in honour of the Hay and district volunteers who lost their lives on active service during Word War I. Of the 641 men who served in WWI, 103 did not return.

Junee Roundhouse Museum Junee The Junee Roundhouse Museum allows you access to one of the few working roundhouse turntables, it is also one of the largest at 30 metres. The Museum also has a number of items you cannot see anywhere else in Australia, for example, the only working steam driven accident crane.

DUNERA MUSEUM at Hay Railway Station Hay DUNERA MUSEUM - The Hay Internment and Prisoner of War [POW] Camps Interpretive Centre was established in 1999 in carriages at the Hay Railway Station c1882.

Hay Prisoner of War and Internment Camp Interpretive Centre Hay Housed in two railway carriages, the museum tells the story of the camps in Hay where the 'Dunera boys', and Japanese and Italian prisoners of war, were held during World War II. Photographs, exhibits and music bring the experiences of the townsfolk and the internees to life.

Ariah Park 1920s Heritage Village Ariah Park Situated just 20 minutes west of Temora, this 1920s heritage village offers the traveller a glimpse of living history tucked away in modern rural Australia. The main street has been renovated to preserve the central avenue of peppercorn trees, a central plaza offers picnic tables and seating, the commercial centre is...

Broadway Museum Junee The Junee and District Historical Society showcases in the Broadway Museum artefacts, photographs, and documentation dealing with the long past and recent history of this vibrant and industrial community. The museum is operated entirely by volunteers in the former Broadway Hotel.

Temora Aviation Museum Temora The Temora Aviation Museum has one of the world's finest collections of flying historic aircraft.

RAAF Wagga - Heritage Centre Forest Hill The RAAF Wagga Heritage Centre showcases Air Force history, along with representing the significant involvement of the RAAF in the Riverina Region of New South Wales.

Bishops Lodge Historic House and Heritage Rose Garden Hay Bishop's Lodge is a remarkable iron building, constructed in 1888 as home of the first Anglican Bishop of the Riverina. It features unique architecture, reflecting the climatic conditions of the Riverina, including corrugated iron on the outside and saw dust for insulation.

Hermits Caves and Lookout Griffith Hermits Cave is situated to the left and down a path below the former Sir Dudley de Chair's Lookout - now named the Hermits Cave Lookout. The cave was once the home of Valerio Riccett, a miner from Broken Hill.

Bradmans Birthplace Cootamundra Cootamundra The birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman, has been restored by Cootamundra Council. Sir Donald Bradman is an Australian sporting hero and his achievements on the cricket field from 1928 to 1948 are still among the world's best.

Griffith Regional Art Gallery Griffith The Griffith Regional Art Gallery is part of the refurbished, Griffith Soldiers Memorial Hall Complex, which was built in the 1930s in the art deco style to the design of a local architect Mr AB Long. One of Australia's leading regional cultural institutions, holding significant collections of Australian art.

Hankinson Memorial Fountain Narrandera The Hankinson Memorial Fountain is a ceramic fountain created by Royal Doulton, imported from England by a benevolent mayor as a tribute to the young lives lost in World War I. It is located in Narrandera within the Memorial Gardens East Street and Victoria Avenue.

Antique Corner and Objects De Art Narrandera A beautiful historical home named "Yo Merry", is the site of Antique Corner and Objects D'art. Delightfully restored and set in a spacious garden area. This attraction is ideal for both history lovers and antique enthusiasts.

Two Foot Heritage Tour Narrandera The Two Foot Heritage Tour is a self guided walking tour of central Narrandera. Pick up your free map of the tour from the Narrandera Visitor's Centre and spend a leisurely hour (or two) wandering the streets and taking in some of the earliest buildings of Narrandera.

Milestones Sculptures in Cootamundra Cootamundra Milestones Sculptures are located in Parker Street in Cootamundra and pay tribute to the significance of the wheat industry in the Cootamundra and Wallendbeen areas. It is an area that has...

Cootamundra Creative Arts and Cultural Centre Cootamundra The Arts Centre is run by the CCACC committee.

Big Guitar Narrandera Narrandera's Big Playable Guitar is located in Narrandera and is on display at the Narrandera Visitor Information Centre.

Lake Talbot and Lake Talbot Lookout Narrandera The Lake Talbot look-out provides a scenic view of Lake Talbot, the main irrigation canal, and the surrounding nature reserve. Walking tracks commence from the lookout and continue around the lake.

Train Stop Antiques and Cafe Gundagai Train Stop Antiques and Cafe is situated opposite the Dog on the Tuckerbox car park. Turn off Hume Highway at the BP Service Station five miles north of Gundagai.

Bundidgerry Walking Track Narrandera The track consists of three loops – the short loop (three kilometres), Lake Talbot loop (7 kilometres) and the Murrumbidgee loop (11 kilometres) and follows a scenic route around Lake Talbot and the majestic Murrumbidgee River. The track was designed to take advantage of the natural features such as rocky hills,...

Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Museum Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage (Association) formed in 2008.

Parkside Cottage Museum Narrandera This little museum situated in a century-old building was established in 1968 and holds some extremely important items. These include; a first-rate yesteryear Telecom equipment display, a set of silver ingots marking 1,000 years of monarchy, an extensive and valuable worldwide collection of shells.

Museum of The Riverina Wagga Wagga The museum is housed in the Historic Council Chambers building which was built in 1881. The Historic Council Chambers is host to a variety of travelling exhibitions. The museum's second site is located on Willans Hill next to the Botanic Gardens.

Temora Rural Museum Temora Step back in time at Temora Rural Museum and experience life through the past two centuries. The museum showcases the rich heritage of not only Temora Shire, but agriculture, gold mining and many other facets of country life in general. One of Australia’s most outstanding rural museums, it will take you on...

Witcombe Fountain Hay The Witcombe Fountain was a gift to the people of Hay from Mayor John Witcombe in 1883.

Pioneer Park Museum Griffith Set in 11 hectares of natural bushland, this museum features 40 historic buildings and hundreds of historical items from the early pioneering days in the area. The museum highlights the influence Italians had on the area.

Griffith Italian Museum Griffith Griffith's Italian heritage is immortalised in the Griffith Italian Museum, which is located within the Pioneer Park Museum grounds. A variety of artefacts from pioneering Italian families is on display.