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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst?
The direct drive from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst is 200 mi (321 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 28 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Orange, as well as top places to visit like Wagga Wagga Art Gallery - National Art Glass Gallery and Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre, or the ever-popular City of Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens.
The top city between Wagga Wagga and Bathurst is Orange. It's 4 hours from Wagga Wagga and less than an hour from Bathurst.
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Orange
Orange is a city in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. It is 254 km west of the state capital, Sydney [206 km on a great circle], at an altitude of 862 metres. Orange had an urban population of 41,920 at the 2021 Census, making the city a significant regional centre. Wikipedia.
Most popular city on this route
22 minutes off the main route, 84% of way to Bathurst
Best stops along Wagga Wagga to Bathurst drive
The top stops along the way from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst (with short detours) are Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory, and The Dog on the Tucker Box. Other popular stops include City of Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Lake Canobolas, and Temora Aviation Museum.
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City of Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
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Formal gardens containing a wealth of native & exotic plantlife & a small-scale railway.
Loved the Zoo within the gardens, entry was free, but a gold coin donation is appreciated. Playground for the kids, train and pony rides and a cafe. Worth a visit.
Carol Kerr — Google review
Stopped in Wagga 2 weeks ago. Had a look around & stumbled across the Botanic Gardens & zoo. A great place to spend a morning. The free flight aviary is absolutely amazing. Well done Wagga! The gardens were lovely too.
Sherry Tait — Google review
The garden was lovely, but they were doing work on it, so there wasn't all that much to look at. The Camellias were beautiful.
Raylene McPherson — Google review
Amazing place! And one of the coolest places on a hot day!
Sit under a tree, picnic rug and enjoy the winds cooling you down.
Great for kids, even has a kids playground.
Toilets available
Graham McFarland — Google review
Beautiful gardens, plenty of parking and multiple well kept playgrounds. The little zoo is getting a landscaping makeover at the moment and it is looking so good! The open air avery is ready and really nice now, good for the kids.
Rebecca Baker — Google review
This is the second time I have visited the Botanic garden with my godson a soldier at Kapooka, the first being in June 2022 and this visit in May 2023. It is a very well laid out garden. I was particularly interested in the display of local flora. This time we concentrated on the fauna. It was interesting to see dingos close up. The deciduous trees looked splendid in their bright autumn colours.
Andrew Young — Google review
The playgrounds are great and kids love playing on them they have BBQ plates next to them they work most the time so great place for family's. And it has a fitness track great for jogging with chin up and dip bars. And the scenery is beautiful and well maintained. Honestly if I could go to only one place in Wagga this would be the place besides my couch
Dylan The Carpo — Google review
Absolutely beautiful and a free zoo to boot. Can’t recommend this place enough. Great parks for the kids. Great gardens to relax in. Great zoo to walk around and see some wildlife. All up the best day in a long time.
Nerida Fawcett — Google review
Visited today with my two small children, lots has changed since our last visit. Lots of renovations, some new animals and by the looks of it more is happening. The kids enjoyed themselves and had a great time at one of the many play area's. It really is a beautiful place you could spend most of the day here.
Renae Thelan — Google review
The park is beautiful, family friendly, and well maintained.
Ruby S — Google review
A must visit place if passing by Wagga Wagga as a traveller or just as a local. The garden is flawlessly beautiful with lots of flowers and little attractions. It has access to public toilets and ample parking space on flexible pavement strip built closer to the road. There is a train ride journey one can enjoy imitating the real railways (popular among kids) that works once or twice a month on the weekend only. The toy train is run by the volunteers of Wagga Wagga society of model engineers(WWSME). The toy train is called Willians hill miniature railway.
Divesh — Google review
Botanic Gardens, Wagga Wagga
Really nice to visit, unfortunately the zoo and aviary were closed on the day we visited.
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Pandy Dimitrios — Google review
Having grown up in Wagga and having spent many happy times in these gardens it was a pleasure to visit again today. It is the perfect place for a picnic. However, the Garden Cafe serves excellent "All day breakfast" and lunch - reasonably priced. Lovely playground for little ones. A free, mostly Australian animals and birds, Zoo and a great adventure playground. Chinese garden, succulent garden, rose garden and a model railway. The perfect place for a day out with the family.
Amanda Shaw — Google review
I had a wonderful visit to the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city. The garden's beauty and tranquility were truly impressive. I was captivated by the diverse collection of plants, well-maintained pathways, and the serene lake. It's a perfect place to unwind, connect with nature, and enjoy a leisurely stroll. The staff was friendly, and the educational aspects added to the experience. Highly recommended for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape within the city.
Fareeha Anjum — Google review
Wonderful public parklands with several separate children's playgrounds, zoo and avery, cafe, pump track, and miniature train. The train runs the first and third Sunday of the month and costs $4 per person. You must wear enclosed shoes. I've seen people take the dogs on the train too. The cafe has great gelato. The zoo has dingos and other Australian animals. The Avery has a free flight area with a fish pond. Lots of fun for the entire family.
Established in 1979, this art gallery at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre exhibits studio glass.
Stunning Regional Arts centre and National Glass Space. The various Glass exhibitions were quality works by talented artists. I especially loved the Women exhibition upstairs for Year of the Woman. Hard to believe this contemporary set of buildings is now 40 years old. Thank you Helen for the personalised introduction. ❤️
Judi Rogers — Google review
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Reminding you that intergenerational transmission of knowledge doesn’t have to be traumatic, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery are running Miyagan: Relations. This exhibition celebrates artistic knowledge and skills bring passed down through generations with pieces from seven Aboriginal families.
Aunty Lucy Connelly Williams from Waradjere land lined one wall with colourful Dillybags (2019–20), while her daughter, Lorraine Connelly-Northey explores the bag form using rusted and burnt tin, mesh and wire on an adjacent wall. Lorraine takes the practical to conceptual in her piece called narrbang-galang (many bush baskets) (2019–20).
Star of the show is Emily Johnson from Barkindji land, whose work, Blak Future Mood (2018–20) appears alongside work from her grandfather. Emily’s funky series of interconnected panels, explores virtual reality and futuristic ways of living blak.
Downstairs you can visit Hardenvale—our home in Absurdia by Catherine O’Donnell, Kellie O’Dempsey & Todd Fuller. It’s a homage to the 1960s Western Sydney fibro shack—just like the one I spent my own childhood in.
Jackie McMillan — Google review
A variety of exhibitions and quite a pleasingly designed set of buildings. The glass exhibit is striking. Check out the drone multimedia exhibition if it's still on.
Dan Hampton — Google review
Some of the chinese culture art here. They are good to see and reminding me where I came from haha.
Friendly and helpful staff
Minh Truong — Google review
Hard to fault. Great range of exhibitions including sculpture, glass and VR! Oh and it's all free?!
lachlan gilmore — Google review
It's a beautiful place and the glass exhibits are very unique and worth seeing.
Maggie Yu — Google review
I've waited for a long time to view Jenny Bowker's master quilts.
Left in awe of her work..sorry her book wasn't available to purchase!
Juliana Vaughan — Google review
Free entry, closed on Mondays. Parking about 3 minutes walk away. Amazing gallery, busy during peak hours.
cheryl — Google review
Some art was brilliant but there was a few empty spots and tables were stacked down one end. Would be spectacular when it's full
Stuart Voss — Google review
What an unexpected find. Beautiful building housing interesting art works. Adjacent to this, is the glass art museum. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
Lindarocamp@hotmail.com Linda — Google review
A wonderful display of beautiful glass art pieces. The sleek bright building is the perfect setting. I loved the different techniques used and the variety in styles.
Of the 800 art pieces in the collection, about 200 are displayed at a time. The exhibition changes every 3 months or so. I will definitely come back in Feb or March to visit again.
Nathalie Gits — Google review
This art gallery was absolutely free! When we visited at the ground floor there was an exhibition by Tom Moore and it was fascinating. At the second floor there was some of the museum's collection. Well worth a visit! The lady on duty was very nice and helpful too. :)
Clifford Muscat — Google review
Small gallery but lovely
Corinne Deanna Campbell — Google review
Incredible variety of quality and imaginative glassware. They have around 700 items in store and varied displays plus exhibitions by selected artisans. We make a point of visiting every time we go through Wagga.
Informative and helpful staff and a great selection of regional goods too.
Craig Harvey — Google review
Friendly staff. Water is available here however you cannot get a caravan into the parking area unless it is virtually empty. If you have a water bladder or tank in your car, you can fill it from the tap but you’ll need a hose at least 15m long and your own tap fitting. Jerry cans are ok.
RVeeThereYet — Google review
Great help and very friendly and gave us some good spots to visit
Donna Kennedy — Google review
Staff had lots of info about Wagga and surrounding areas. Really clean and well maintained. Excellent range of souvenirs and products from local vendors. One of the best tourist info centres.
Ellie Thomson — Google review
Very kind and helpful lady who provided me with good piece of information, plus a map and book with more details about what to do, where to go to and so on.
Julian Alvarez — Google review
Great staff. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Lots of good info. Easy to find and park nearby.
Miriam Woolner — Google review
Heaps of local items and very helpful staff.
Chris Smith — Google review
Very helpful and friendly staff. Great range of local products.
Yvonne Devine — Google review
Very good a large selection of local produce
Raymond Moeser — Google review
Very helpful. Nice things for sale as well.
Cathy Worthy — Google review
I always visit this information centre when in town. Today I visit at 9.45am. The staff was happy to take my money but didn't engage in any conversation or ask where I was from. In the past 3 weeks I have visited Leeten, Griffith, Narrandera & Junee information centres, all lovely happy informative staff.
On previous visits Sharon ( a volunteer on the weekend) has always been warm & welcoming.
Oh yes by the way my postcode is 4802.
Jeanette Ryan — Google review
Great range of souvenirs and friendly staff.
Matt Sowerbutts — Google review
Congratulations. Wonderful helpful service such a pleasant lady when I arrived 10 days ago the staff were so helpful. I purchased a HEMA map book, not because I needed it but in gratitude for the kind service I received. And as I was leaving your lovely town the service was still great
It's a shame though that somebody flogged my pink towel that I accidentally left in the shower room. 😢
Dianne SUMMERS — Google review
Currently has a #ContainerExhibition there. Very interesting.
Cool little playground for the kids too
Linda De-Jesus — Google review
Very helpful with lovely staff and a great inventory.
Having stopped at Coolamon to visit the cheese factory, we walked past the Fire Museum and decided to poke our head in… well what a fantastic museum. Located in the former fire station, the museum houses a wide collection of fire memorabilia.
The owner is knowledgeable and will talk through what the equipment is and how it was used. If you are ever near by, then stop in and discover some Australian history!
Andrew Gatley — Google review
Definitely worth a visit. Chris gave us a detailed look at the rich history of fire fighting. While most of the collection was Australian there was a mix of memorabilia from around the world.
Tom Cook — Google review
A great destination to visit for the locals who love fire trucks. There's such a great variety of fire engines and equipment to look at, both old and new. The kids and elderly will probably love it too! 🚒🔥🚒
Kevin Burgackler — Google review
Extremely friendly host. An absolutely staggering array of fire-fighting memorabilia from all around the would. An absolute must-see if you’re driving through this district.
Jules Andrews — Google review
What a fantastic display of fire brigade memorabilia. Chris has done a great job collecting and displaying a lot of rare and current items. Well worth a visit.
John Vandeven — Google review
A great museum in a small country town. The guy looking after it is an ex firefighter and has a heap of information... very interesting and worth a stop
182 DRIVER — Google review
The museum and Chris are simply amazing! Full of an incredible collection from all over the world.
Kevin Viereck — Google review
What a brilliant place to visit. Stopped for 10 mins and spent over an hour. You have to admire the dedication and the personal investment of Chris. We absolutely loved the information he passed on.
David Roberts — Google review
Awesome day out. Plenty of history and a great collection
John — Google review
Here here debbie! You took the words right out of our mouth! Chris thank you for you passion and curation of one of best collections we’ve of fire stuff, we’ve ever tumbled across! Especially being interested in the dutch memorabilia and sure confirms the cliche: happy life happy wife! Wt40
W.G. Meijer — Google review
This museum is one of the best curated collections that I have ever seen. Congratulations to Chris the owner. Many thanks for sharing all your wonderful stories with us. You are a wealth of knowledge and experience. Many Thanks again, Greg and Debbie Ellis.
Beautiful historic building with plenty of stories and pieces of history inside to explore. Guide at the front counter was a delight to talk to and was also extremely knowledgeable about the building and the town's history.
Be sure to get a demo of the Lamson cash delivery rail system, possibly one of the last standing of its kind in Australia
Rhys — Google review
A great place to visit when in town. The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable about the building, its history and the locals.
Jackie Ashby — Google review
Great old fashioned store used as a museum. Excellent metal scrap sculpture insoired by the "Little Rascals" playing marbles by Andrew Whitehead
Graeme Hills — Google review
Absolute must-see! Can’t leave Coolamon without seeing the last of its kind cash delivery track systems in Australia! Perfectly demonstrated by a local volunteer. Unfortunately some missing pieces in the history of the town of Coolamon, would visit again! If ever again in coolamon
W.G. Meijer — Google review
What a great bit of heritage
Grant P — Google review
I remember visiting the Up To Date store back in February 2018 as the tour guide John was very informative not only about the store itself, also the town of Coolamon. It's worth a visit if your ever travel down south to the Riverina region.
dja69 — Google review
Wonderful preserved things from our past.
Margaret Hanlon — Google review
A museum with some very interesting exhibits. Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable.
Rob Quee — Google review
Very interesting well worth going to have a look.
Geoff Ware — Google review
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Corner Loughnan Street and, Cowabbie St, Coolamon NSW 2701, Australia
Very informative tour. Interesting and close looks at various trains. Highly recommended.
Terry Baker — Google review
Went here last Saturday to before I went to the chocolate factory. They have a great selection of old trains and carriages on display plus gift shop and working train models. You could spend about an hour looking through the old trains
William Bynen — Google review
We had an excellent afternoon experience the early modern train locomotives from steam to the modern day in the largest and oldest roundhouse with huge turntable in the Southern Hemisphere.
The mini model train run was outstanding!
Loved the place.
Syed Quddusi — Google review
Interesting train carriages with good interpretation. Being a working roundhouse, I was able to watch while a diesel engine came in to the roundhouse and then transfer to a bay. There is a great working and large train set on display. It reminds me of what we had at home. The volunteers are also great with much information.
Tina Willmore — Google review
A must see for all railway enthusiasts. There's a model railway that visitors can operate. The steam crane is impressive. Many locomotives and rolling stock that can be entered.
Glenn Eaton — Google review
Wonderfully maintained part of Australia's history. The volunteers, Bob and Rob, were great at making us feel welcomed and gave us a great tour.
Mary Lange — Google review
This is an awesome display of railway history. 🛤 A credit to those who put it together and continue to make it such a wonderful experience for visitors.
Rod Faithfull — Google review
Absolutely must see if you visit Junee and have any interest in trains. View the model train set, then go inside the roundhouse and get to walk through train history that's very well cared for by the Fantastic helpful volunteers who are so knowledgeable. My kids and teenager really enjoyed their visit.
Kristy K — Google review
An amusing railway museum with a lot of history and information to learn. Had a wonderful guide who told us all about train piloting and engines..
vidhi mathur — Google review
We went to the museum in the morning . very friendly staff explained about the history of the museum. .Many things to learn for kids about the old steam train . Must visit the place if around there . recommended.
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Nilantha Bandara — Google review
Great working museum.$10 entry per person. Impressive collection of old diesel locomotives and train carriages of yester year. The old mail train is probably the highlight.
Beverley Holmes — Google review
We visit here 3 or 4 times a year. Great to see the old trains and working roundhouse.
Highly recommended.
Leon Maguire — Google review
Loved the train museum. The guides were awesome with lots of great information about the trains and other memorabilia. My 11yo loved it too. There was lots to see as you could go inside some of the trains.
Deidre Curry — Google review
It's an outstanding piece of the local history encapsulated in a round facility building. Can you believe that once this place was full of energy, steam and people? It's a "must see" place for everyone interested in railways and trains.
Wojciech Klepacki — Google review
I love this place..been a couple of times this time took our 11yr old grandson..he was amazed by every single aspect of the place..Hunter says also ask about the story of little Fanny.. he loved hearing all about her.. The staff are beautiful 😍
Sjs mum Carmen heron — Google review
A small museum housed in the old railway buildings, the highlight is the roundhouse with the preserved trains and carriages. Dog friendly.
Andy Petrie — Google review
Fantastic place to visit. The carriages and locomotives on display are great, and the roundhouse itself is very interesting.
The staff were excellent (special thanks to Ian for taking the time to explain the history of the roundhouse and the locos) and the model railway was incredibly detailed.
Craig Nash — Google review
A wonderfully preserved and operating roundhouse. The static displays are great. Especially the postal car!
Jayne Calvert — Google review
The volunteer staff make the $10 ticket worth more.
You can go on some beautiful, well maintained old carriages. the mail van is a highlight of all.
Reportedly haunted Victorian-era house hosting supernatural tours & an offbeat doll museum.
What an awesome experience. If you haven't been here, you should. The presenters were awesome people and the house is amazing to explore. The stories told of its history are wonderful to listen to and I wish it could have been longer... We are planning another trip down that way again soon so we can spend some more time there.
DJ Croft — Google review
Fun to visit. There are definitely ghosts at the property. Lovely older lady that served my family and I.
Sadly it wasn't very well maintained outside and wasn't very good the second time visiting.
Charlotte Ford — Google review
This is an excellent experience. Lawrence is a passionate story teller so be prepared to be scared out of your skin. I'm in awe of the work the family has done over the years. Highly recommend the overnight experience.
Sarah Stewart — Google review
Loved it. What a place and a story. We got to meet Olive and she signed the book my wife bought. We would love to do the full night time guided tours with over night stay that they offer but, unfortunately they are booked out until late May, so if you want to do this book now.
But the homestead and the ground are worth a walk around to take in the story.
Thanks Olive.
Oliver Fullerton — Google review
The house is beautiful in terms of its architecture and for the rooms (8 in total that were open for viewing) that were furnished and kept clean. However this is not a historic haunted house, they have rather made it a dirty old rundown place with weeds, termite infestation, spiders and wasps making nests wherever you see outside of these 8 rooms. Part of the house is closed due to being in tatters. The outhouses were some of the most crazily dirty rooms I have ever seen in Australia. The owners are lazy and do not believe in cleaning and mopping the place.
Laden with cobwebs and insects of all varieties it was a nightmare to see this place and felt really sad for how they are treating such a historic house. All it takes is a mop and bucket to clean and I can't believe they can't afford it!!!
Nothing haunting abt the house except the tacky mannequins unnecessarily added to the house making it haloweenish while it doesn't need it.
A sincere request :- CLEAN UP!!!
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vidhi mathur — Google review
Amazing place . got a big story in their life. Thanks for opening the house to visit us . Lovely peoples and good service . thanks for all .
Nilantha Bandara — Google review
The young lady that does the meet, greet and money taking, is fantastic, will talk and guide you on what to look for is upbeat and certainly knows the history of the place. Worth a visit, steeped in history, and we also took her up on a discountbdeal for the group, so be nice and she may also offer you a deal.
Go see if you can bump into a ghost or 2!
Leon De Bourgonniere — Google review
Super cool experience! Definitely worth seeing the homestead, even from a historical perspective. We did the night tour, dinner and stay and it was definitely worth it! Would love to go again.
Madeline Joy — Google review
Amazing. Loved the vibe. Loved the energy. Loved chatting to the owners. What a memorable experience. While it may be Australia's most haunted homestead, I felt completely at home playing with the spirits. Saw things move. Saw orbs. Heard voices and my daughter felt her head being touched... maybe it was a spider web. Creepy but fun.
Claire Chancellor — Google review
The owners of this Homestead have done an amazing job of curating quite a collection of antiques and objects. Whilst we didnt see or hear a ghost during our visit, the ambience is definately quite unusual. We went during the day, I can imagine it would be atmospheric at night! The owner gave a talk when we purchased our tickets and entered the grounds, he provided us with a map which detailed the main house and surrounding grounds. Very interesting!
Lee's Lens — Google review
Great experience at the Monte Cristo homestead after wanting to visit since I was ten years old. I would love to go back and stay overnight sometime too but for now it was just a stop over on our way home.
We explored the home and it was super cold in the servants quarters as well as the old cart stables. We got one live picture of a few orbs floating around which was weird and cool.
Besides those new things it was a really nice stop over in a very historical building that I had known of most of my life, and always wanted to visit. So it was nice to finally do that.
Ashlee Jayde — Google review
We went to mote cristo homestead and Junee
This was great place to vist
I would highly recommend this as a must do.
Billy Bottrell — Google review
Wow what an experience, owner was so lovely and friendly staff . I little
Piece of history here .
An old flour mill that has renovated to a high standard and would be fantastic for engagement or wedding venue. Great watching how they make the yummy chocolate and licorice. Staff also very friendly and helpful. We didn't get to eat there but would really like to next time we visit there.
Joanne Rogers — Google review
The grounds are beautiful to look at, and sit in. The staff very friendly. The food in the restaurant part was very disappointing, couldn't order from the menu, only could order pizzas today, and they weren't very nice, we couldn't eat them, we tried, but felt sick after.
The gift shop upstairs had a nice range of local and non local wares.
The chocolate factory, u could see them making it through the windows, and you could make yr own chocolate too for a price, then you could go to the chocolate and licorice shop and buy some goodies to take home.
Outside they had a big shed that was full of vintage automobiles, for a gold coin entrance.
Monica Wylie — Google review
Took the opportunity to have lunch here while in the area. Great to see they were dog friendly in the outdoor eating area.
The menu has changed since last here with some interesting new additions.
The staff are super friendly and accommodating to requests.
Lunch we tried the the Vegemite croquettes, an acquired taste I think, not for us.
Steak sandwich and the squid tacos were delicious.
Craig Cochrane — Google review
If you are passing through Junee make sure you stop at the chocolate factory here for some delicious chocolates which will not disappoint you. I know I enjoyed the chocolate coated nuts 😁. But overall this place is great whether you want to just look how they make things, to stopping and enjoying their cafe to just buying chocolates. See my YouTube the Travelling social worker in Thailand for a walkthrough this place
GREGORY EGAN — Google review
Beautiful grounds full of old world charm. An interesting collection of Ford cars. Most excellent licorice and chocolate. A lovely venue for a coffee and cakes, or lunch. The gift shop has some very lovely things, though not cheap.
Amanda Shaw — Google review
Visited over the Easter weekend and it was quite busy. We didn’t do the tour, or eat at the restaurant, but food looked and smelt great. Got a coffee and dessert from the cafe which were both fantastic. Also loved the liquorice store and wish I stocked up on the raspberry bullets! YUM!
Would love to come back and try the food. Very nice atmosphere. Be mindful of the vehicle you drive in, as it’s loose gravel. Also found this cute friendly dog wondering around outside 🥰
Alexandra Lawrence — Google review
Absolutely love this place. We visited 2yrs ago and made it a, must stop this road trip past. kids enjoyed making their own feckle, beautiful old factory that also serves great coffee and the chocolates are amazing as well. Sadly their rocky road was Gluten free but they changed the recipe and now it's not, and it was the best rocky road I've ever tasted.
Kristy K — Google review
We went to have a look at the chocolate factory but I was very pleased to see the local car museum there as well. Being a car guy I spent more time there having a chat about the collection.
The chocolate factory is very good, well set-up and the chocolate is delicious.
Peter Buggy — Google review
Well worth visiting and we will definitely be back to enjoy a meal. The shop staff were so helpful and friendly. The chocolate selection was extensive and tastes amazing. Chocolate coated Ginger and chocolate coated coffee beans taste divine.
Kayleen Z — Google review
I really loved this place. It was our destination for our weekend trip to Junee and I travelled with my wife, kids and parents-in-law. We visited Saturday and while there were no scheduled tours, we asked and the lovely staff organised on for us and a few other families. The lady giving the tour, Katrina, was excellent and taught us a lot about how the products were made. We had fun too with the vertical bowling too and my son was delighted to win a prize. Lovely gift shops and cafes very reasonably priced. The coffee and hot chocolates were the best we had in town, we were back Sunday morning for another round! Definitely worth a visit.
Dean Adams — Google review
Tours are run daily at 10:30am and 1:30pm so unfortunately we missed the tour however we were able to walk around and have a look through the windows at some of the production. Upstairs is a gift shop with a range of different items not related to the licorice and chocolate factory. For $5 you can make your very own big chocolate freckle in the freckle hut. There are several places to sit and enjoy some food. The hot chocolate’s are delicious.
Jo Seaby — Google review
Unfortunately no chocolate was being made the day we visited but despite that the building was beautiful to look around. The gift shop was pretty but honestly had very little amount of items related to the chocolate shop, to me it seemed very sporadic. The licorice shop smelt amazing, and the staff were lovely. Beautiful gardens as well. There is very little storage and unfortunately the building seemed more like a storage place, than a building where chocolate is made, as well as a cafe etc. There were cardboard boxes everywhere, plastic crates and a random ratty old computer chair. All in all it was a beautiful building to visit & the licorice is delicious.
Belinda C — Google review
This place is amazing! The service and friendliness of the lovely lady in the licorace shop on Thursday 22/02/2024 in the afternoon was first class. Fabulous place to visit, see their working factory and taste their wares. Lovely cafe too.
Buttons and Bowes — Google review
The place is easy to find. Lots of shaded parking. The venue is goregous and recently renovated. The chocolate gift shop is also worth visiting.
The food was yummy and the chocolate was made infront of some massive glass walls. The other gift shop also has lots of trinkets in it
Sue Dillon — Google review
Lovely space to visit! Super different from when I was a kid and I must say, I’m a huge fan of the changes. I love that you can view how everything is made without paying. The cafe area and licorice shop were a beautiful layout and vibe as well as the upstairs homewares shop! Would definitely recommend the activities you can do within the factory!
Shannon Grace — Google review
We always make sure on our motorhome travels to drop in and stock up on licorice & chocolate as well as having breakfast or lunch. The atmosphere is fantastic with many different settings to sit and enjoy. Make sure that you check out the car 7 motorcycle museum across the way.
Steve Abbott — Google review
Junee Chocolate factory is definitely a must visit on the to do list. great place for the kids and family. the kids can pour their own chocolate freckles in the freckle hut.
they also have a classic car collection beside it (mainly Fords) and an old mower collection
Emmanuel Tan — Google review
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Licorice Factory, 45/61 Lord St, Junee NSW 2663, Australia
Rural museum was very nice. It took over 2 hours to walk the whole thing. So many things to see. Id recommend 3 hours for the whole thing thoroughly. Lots of stuff the turn of the century. Toilets on the way. Id recommend taking a snack or two a picnic on the way. Our favourites were the ambulances and fire trucks. also the fossils, stones and shells were all pretty special too!!! Oh watch out for the crocodile he seems very scared!!!!
Crosby R — Google review
Stopped here last Saturday on trip around the country side, good place to visit for trip back in time with all the old machinery on display, you can spend over a couple of hours roaming around the place. And they also a souvenir shop when you first walk in, have been here a few times now when in town
William Bynen — Google review
As a newly arrived resident in Temora, I wanted to explore my new world. A beautiful day yesterday, so decided to go for a walk and ended up at this stunning site. Never have I seen such a stunning exhibition of early country life. Extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits in appealing grounds, all well-labelled with explanations. There is even a little old church and an extensive rock, mineral, fossil and shell exhibition. The attention to detail is most commendable. Expect to spend a chunk of time here and enjoy.
- Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela Adams
Gemma Wiseman — Google review
Very non-discript from the outside but they have acres of museum exhibits out the back. You could spend a whole day there. That's how big it is. It's very neat and tidy and well kept. The staff are frienly and very helpful with loads of knowledge. I am definately going back. Once a year they have a working day when you can see things actually running. A must see when you go to Temora.
Fiona Beckett — Google review
Very impressive amount of antiques and vehicles. Wonderful that everything is labelled and well set out. A lot of love has gone into this place! Definitely a history lesson for the young and maybe not so young. Certainly worth the small entry fee.
Chris Lawrance — Google review
Wow what a hidden gem at this Temora visitor centre. So many awesome exhibits to see Don Bradmans childhood house, a church, flour mill, printing press, school room and classic cars, fire trucks and tractors and so much more and entry is free.
Melody Pascoe — Google review
Just a wonderful experience...
So interesting with much history...
Love the history behind every piece...
sharon Kennedy — Google review
A fantastic regional historical museum well worth visiting. A surprising amount of equipment on display and very friendly museum volunteers. 1st class.
Justin — Google review
Had a fabulous time though went Anzac day, historical place, its full of historical artifacts from 1800's go early, take your time for a massive historical overdose!! I must visit again to emerse in Australian life in the 1800's
Aviation museum featuring a number of historic military craft & regular flying displays.
This museum has been on my bucket list forever! Finally got there a couple of weeks ago. A five star affair, where every aircraft in this museum flies. You've probably seen them in action at various airshows. They have a big warbirds one coming up in October here at Temora. Fingers crossed I can get back down for it.
Rod Howarth — Google review
Great display of ex military aircraft. Great to see them being restored. Only have three stars as woman on front desk rude, didn't even tell us where to go to for display etc. To keen to take our money and get back to her phone call
Ty Lynch — Google review
Temora Aviation Museum is the most impressive aviation museum I have visited. The staff here are welcoming and wonderful. The collection of warbirds is wide-ranging, each of them meticulously maintained and presented. The biggest highlight however, was our tour guide, Malcolm. Malcolm was a breath of fresh air with a deep and profound knowledge of the planes on show and beyond. Malcolm conducts tours every Thursday and I cannot recommend seeking him out, enough. Thank you Malcolm and thank you Temora Aviation Museum for making our experience so brilliant. P.S. Malcolm, the Ryan is for you.
Ashley Hendry — Google review
A magnificent display of Aircraft from different era,
Well done to all involved.
Look forward to Warbirds Down under. 😎
Wayne Boggs — Google review
Always a great place to visit.
Even better on showcase days with spectacular flying in some iconic aircraft.
Two flying Spitfires, Hudson, Vampire, Meteor, Dragonfly Tiger Moth, 2 Ryans, Canberra, Cessna O2A, Bird dog, Boomerang and Wirraway!
Some rare aircraft in brilliant condition and people around more than willing to provide any info you need.
Love this place.
Now has 3 flight simulators as well. Spitfire P51 and P40. Well worth a visit.
Jenni Clark — Google review
Awesome collection of fully serviceable historic planes. Two Spitfires, a Canberra class, a Boomerang and so much more. Highly recommended.
Lars Klint — Google review
Awesome museum. Well worth the visit. If you are travelling with a caravan the caravan park is one of the best around
Nicholas Mills — Google review
It was an amasing place and staff that I had never seen before. 🤩
I heard the history of the war. Louis, Yasmine and all the staff were always nice and friendly.
Each plane has a detailed explanation with a video. It was interesting to be able to see an airplane with a history up
I heard the show goes on 16 September, and I'd like to join again.😘😘
Dandaisy Art단데이지 — Google review
Truly a national treasure 🙌
A combination of incredible history through the age of flight, amazing tourism backed by local dedication, and military support in the air and on the ground. When you combine this with Warbirds Australia, you have a seriously impressive experience, which is nestled on the outskirts of a beautiful country town..
This museum is guaranteed to impress, no matter how old or young you are and the kids will love it too. Oh and if you are not the kind to buy souvenirs, good luck with that, there are so many choices.
Absolutely stunning ❤️🍻
Steve Coatez — Google review
Nice peaceful walk around some Australian Aviation history, fantastic exhibits, very good facilities, no cafe just yet, but it is coming
Martin Tuckwood — Google review
Fabulous showcase! First visit and we'll be back. Superb organisation at this brilliant museum. Weather was also amazing which topped off a wonderful day
NEIL HORNSBY — Google review
We went to the Temora Aviation Museum and were shown through by one of the guides who had great knowledge and interesting stories to tell. The aircraft are very well looked after and the collection is very interesting. Would love to go back for an airshow.
It is a must for any aviation enthusiast.
Tony Bernardo — Google review
Went to one of their aviation show days. Happen every few months. As a museum it's very well done. Good explanation panels and planes right up close. On show days plane's are up flying with a terrific MC giving you a running history of the individual plane. The pilots can be quizzed directly after landing. It's great!
John “Jonno Art Guide” Lamb — Google review
A fantasic display if rare airworthy warbirds. Well set out and very informative. Staff are very friendly. Well worth a visit.
Alan Magarry — Google review
Great aviation museum a must see Tea Coffee at the mess hall fabulous 👌
The staff were very friendly,so informative and helpful.
The hidden treasure is the marble display, so worth the viewing and listening to the story.
Highly recommend the visit, also get to meet dad, mum with Dave n Mabel outside.
Bert Picton — Google review
Very helpful and informative, very beautiful town. Checked out local landmarks.
Alex Draper — Google review
Gundagai has an amazing history and amazing atmosphere, come, and see the District.
The Staff are Great and helpful, help 😀 you to see the Lovely City of Gundagai.
It is in the Centre of the City, they have nice parking off the street, next to the Visitors Centre is an Playground and BBQ to have a rest 😴.
I love the Rusconi's Marble Masterpiece on Display, made 😍 all my Hand, each pieces 😍 and polished each Marble pieces was polished by Rusconi, and put ❤ all the pieces together has taken him about 35 years? All the Marbles were found in Gundagai and New South Wales, see 👀 the Marble Masterpiece.
The old town Gundagai was built on the Murrumbidgee River and became a township in 1838.
On the 25th of June 1852 it was destroyed by a flood 4 to 5 metres deep across the river flats. With 78 recorded deaths, the flood was Australia's worst natural disaster, until the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfire in Victoria.
An even larger flood followed in 1853.
Prince Alfred (6 August 1844 - 30 July 1900), after whom the bridge named (opened in 1867) was the Queen's Victoria (24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901) her second son. He was the first member of the Royal Family to visit Australia, touring in 1867 - 68, when he was 23 years.
He was shot in an assassination attempt at Clontarf (Sydney) March 1868.
Prince Alfred Bridge the iron spans are of unique design. The top chord is continuing and rests on roller bearings.
The piers are made of 6ft high by 6ft diameter (approximately 2M x 2M) cast iron drums made at Fitzroy Iron Works Mittagong. They were the first large iron casting made in Australia.
The total length of Prince Alfred Bridge was 921 metres. The Railway viaduct built in 1903 is the largest timber truss bridge ever built in Australia and measures 809 metres.
Prince Alfred Bridge from 1867 to 2021, was at Gundagai for 154 years. Early November 2021 due to the significant safety risk that the deteriorated timber viaduct poses to the Public. So it come down.
The 25 June 1852 Murrumbidgee River flood, local Aboriginal men, Yarri, Jacky Jacky, Long Jimmy, and one other played a role in saving many Gundagai people rescuing more than 40 people using bark canoes.
2017 a bronze sculpture of Yarri and Jacky Jacky with a canoe was unveiled in Gundagai, the number of people whom they saved is 68, one third of the towns population.
In the census of 2016 the population of Gundagai was 1,925.
Photos 📸 were taken at Mount Parnassus Gundagai Lookout.
The Green Grass you see 👀 is the Gundagai Show- ground and Race Course. The rest is Gundagai.
Bill Perkovic — Google review
Friendly and helpful in well laid out centre. Plenty of parking. Check out the amazing marble piece, and it’s story, while there.
Mark Emery — Google review
All I can say is wow!! Do yourself a favour go to the Gundagai visitors centre and have a yarn with Jackie. While you are there you have to spend some time with Rosconi's Marble Masterpiece. It will blow your mind. Ask plenty of questions the more you ask the more you will learn about this amazing piece. And do lunch across the road at the Services club chinese restaurant. You will not be disappointed. Gundagai has hidden treasures if you like discovering the less famous stuff.
Evonne Scutti — Google review
Great place to visit, friendly staff and heaps of information of things to do around Gundagai. To see the visitor centre on my travel show which shows you free and budget campsites around the local areas of Australia and things to do. So tune in every Thursday night on YouTube with Oz RV travels
OZ RV TRAVELS — Google review
Beautiful upgrade of Main Street. Riverfront caravan park is excellent. Excellent info centre
lazarer — Google review
Gundagai has an amazing history and the town has had a big facelift. The old railway station, the bridges, the art deco shops, aboriginal history. Dad, Dave Ma and Mable statues are in the park. Take a break off the Hume and spend some time here. Really interesting.
Aileen Ferguson — Google review
Excellent, helpful & friendly staff member 👍
Lauren Grogan — Google review
The lady at the information centre Jackie was so lovely and accomodating. Audio tours aren’t something we’ve done before but we found it very informative. Given that the gaol itself is small, we would have usually walked in and out but because we had the audio it was very interesting and we did spend some time there. Price is $10 per adult which is an extremely reasonable.
A worthwhile stop on the road. Take your time and inspect the old fashioned railway architecture. Even though the bridge was destroyed in a flood, it is still in marvelous shape and gives you an impression about what once was leading technology.
Unfortunately the walkway on the intact part of the bridge is currently closed due to damages in another storm (?)
The bridge can be seen in detail from a lower point of view which can be reached by a little pathway. Don’t forget to check that out.
Philipp W — Google review
Wonderful Bridge,Historical value. But no chance to walk into it , as some parts of the bridge were broken
Wesley Yeung — Google review
A piece of history in gundagai. A must see and it needs to be repaired.
Pam Stratford — Google review
Gundagai is a magnificent example of what is great about country Australia and in this case NSW. The town is steeped in history. Beautiful on the eye and warmth for the heart. An authentic piece of Aussie history that has resisted the maul of modernity.
Depicting a famous 1850s bush ballad, this monument shows a dog guarding his owner's tuckerbox.
A great place to stop and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There are tables to sit and eat or just sit and relax for a bit after taking a break from long drive. The souvenir store is great, with many awesome products, from fridge magnets, crafts to boutique alcoholic beverages. There is also a Cafe there to enjoy a coffee too. Highly recommend this place, when you are on a road trip to stop by. 👍🙂
Xiem Hong — Google review
A nice place to stop either direction during daytime. Little cafe serves nice coffee and fresh sandwiches, the kitchen is closed as well as selling local produce and trinkets. Friendly service from owner, support local small businesses as still struggling after covid.
Grass to lay down on and relax, or table and benches scattered about.
John W Newey — Google review
Such a lovely historical spot to visit. I noticed the old statue to the side, and the new monument has a water fountain around it. Wanted to recreate a photo I took there of a child but couldn't as the old monument no longer has the dog on it and it's been moved onto a larger monument and is surrounded by water.
Beautiful backdrop and location.
Images intellectual property of Musgrave Media
Katherine Musgrave — Google review
My dog and I went to the older and quieter part of the complex to stretch our legs. It was nice to see the cafe/souvenir shop is still operating there.
It's a great spot to have a picnic and purchase treats and/or souvenirs from the shop.
Jaandee Campbell — Google review
Good for a quick stop, folk history and amusing sign. The cafe was shut when we visited. Shame. The dog was smaller than the photos depict.
aussirose travels — Google review
Lovely shady rest stop. Great shop with lots of gifts and souvenirs. Enjoyed the cherry juice! Friendly staff. Now, there is a Tucker Box to put your own dog on, so you can take pictures, but only if your dog will get up there and sit on it! 😀
Felicia Davis — Google review
Beautiful story of how loyal your best companion will be
Read the story in the photos
Lovely place to take a break and relax
There is a shop and toilers and of course the dog on the Rucker box
Also lovely parklands for you to take a break between all the long drives
Travel with Terry — Google review
Great working museum. The original mail carriage is fascinating. Great examples of diesel locomotives and passenger carriages. $10 entry per person.
Beverley Holmes — Google review
I saw The Dog on the Tuckerbox in the 1980's sometime when driving from Adelaide to Sydney. I think it was in a bit more of a bush setting then. However Australia has changed a lot since then and progress we have. I loved it then and I think it is what we need now, so l believe it has been done well . It is such an Australian icon, and a must see for visitors passing through.
Raelene O'Flaherty — Google review
If needing a rest or a top up of something to eat aswell as a quick look around travelling along the Hume is worth a visit
Darren Borg — Google review
It's an icon because of our Australian history. Some history is presented at the site. There's a dog on the Tucker box statue to take photos of and one for your own dog should you be so inclined. Nice between grass. Some toilets. A bit of dirt to park on which can be unpleasant if the wind gets up. A souvenir shop. Fork and did in in the area. If you've never been it's worth a stop but I would not go to too much trouble. Certainly better than it was 20 years ago.
Bryan McGlade — Google review
Nice place to stop and have a break photo opportunities a little history and plenty of shade . Also small souvenir and refreshments shop there and toilets . Toilets appear to only be open when the shop is .
trevor dixon — Google review
This nostalgia and old bush ballad make this place a nice way to breakup your road trip. There are both Tesla and Chargefox chargers nearby and plenty of fast and not so fast food options within 2min walk of monument. The views of surrounding hills and idealic landscape vista are a great way to calm the mind.
Steve Lucas — Google review
The iconic Dog on the Tucker Box. My second visit, the first being 25 years ago. It's still the same. I love the merry history surrounding it and the numerous poems and songs it is included in. It sits at Five Mile Creek, 5 miles (north) from Gundagai.
There is a mock tuckerbox you can sit your dog on to take a photo.
Lots of parking and easy pull out back onto the highway. There is a turn zone in the middle of the highway, so pull in and out possible in either direction (we had caravan in tow :-)
Jabinda Joey — Google review
Please share some love for the ladies at the Dog on the tuckerbox shop.
They were broken into at about 3am this morning (18/10/2023).
I was looking forward to visiting this shop to buy some presents.
But, it only takes a few to ruin it for the many.
I hope the Police catch the little mongrels who did this.
If you are passing through Gundagai, NSW please just call in and say hi to the ladies who run the place.
Martin Finn — Google review
Pretty cool for some random history of Australia
You also have the dog on the tuckerbox
I wouldn't go too far out of my way to stop in again
Josh Sutto — Google review
Dog on a Tucker Box Gundagai area is an interesting place with a couple of historical Homestead ruins and a couple of old horse draw wagons also so here!
As you turn off the Hume highway near the petrol station, the small road heading to the Tuckerbox, there's road works being done at the moment being (February 2024)...
Unfortunately for us the souvenir / gift store was closed and also I will add there is some tables seating area if you need a rest from driving...
This part below is a copy from the sign in front of the dog statue of most part:
Dog on the Tuckerbox memorial is supposedly based on an
incident that occurred to a teamster named Bill the Bullock on the road to Gundagai in the 1850s. While leading his bullocks team and wagon across a creek five or nine miles from Gundagai,
Bill's wagon became hopelessly bogged in the creek, trying to drag the wagon out of the bog one of his bullocks and then broke the wagon's yoke.
Thereupon, Bill gave up the job and went to have his lunch...
But here, to top off his run of bad luck, he found his dog sitting - or worse - on his tuckerbox...The other bullockies thought the incident a great joke, and one of them supposeally wrote a poem
about it.
Matt Isles — Google review
Nice town, free RV parking on the river.
Walking distance to the pub, 24 bucks for lamb and veggies and gravy with mash.
Can't go wrong!
james gray — Google review
Stopped on way back from Albury NSW, a great stop to see and take a break. Brought back memories from when I was a kid, and our caravan trip, back in the late 50s early 60s with Mum, Dad and Sister. You can pull off and get back on highway with no trouble, and the area is big and plenty of room to unwind. There is food, and the little store has different nik naks to buy. Also an antique shop for a look around, not sure if connected to the store with the food. The second photo taken from ladies, so had to take photo, interesting info, gave me laugh. Iconic tourist attraction, worth the stop.
Patricia Harrison — Google review
Spacious outdoor area to stop and have a snack. Benches available but didn't see any undercover space.
Small Cafe in place.
Ray D — Google review
It's a sentimental place to me hence the 5 star but there is 5 star coffee definitely love this place due a family connection and remember so much this place throughout my life so pop in n Make A Wish at
The Dog on the Tuckerbox photo of my dear mother and step father on our recent pass through Gundagai
Oh quick fact my father wrote a song about Gundagai called The Gun from Gundagai and that band Freedom Road were Finalists at the Tamworth country music festival and came runner up to Slim and Gina Geoffrey's in the mid 80s lol so there y'all go bit of a fun fact n part reason for my sentimental sentiment for the town n everything to do with it
The Captains walk itself is interesting but it is also part of a great park with bbqs, shelters, playground, toilets. Great to amuse the kids whilst you appreciate the cricketing history. I learnt a few things as did my Dad and he knows way more cricket than I do.
Parking is easy right out front.
Russ J — Google review
Great walk displaying all the past to present Australian cricket captain's & the legend Sir Don Bradman.
Brian Clarke — Google review
A must for the cricket enthusiast. A short walk with busts of past Australian cricket captains complete with a little info on each.
SARGES? Family — Google review
Good concept but average facility maintenance for a supposed "must visit" of Cootamundra...thought the Council could at least cut the long grass.
Rob McHenry — Google review
Awesome walking and mountain bike track.
Brian McManus Real Estate — Google review
Unfortunately, the council is doing lots of work at the park, so the grounds are not as good as it could they could be. The busts were very well done, quite close to the subject recommended visit
Richard Murray — Google review
Good idea for a small country town! Also encouraging for cricket fans. It is good to know a few more names and their achievements for Australia and the world of cricket. A nice short walk done in a beautiful park and they have all the basic well maintained amenities nearby!
Nellerichal Sreeju — Google review
If you're a cricket fanatic or someone who just respects the greats of the game, this is for you. It's having some repair work at the moment due to recent floods in the area, but it is still a good place to visit.
Deidre Curry — Google review
While it was great to see all former captains of the Australian Men’s Cricket Teams, it was bitterly disappointed that not one female captain is yet to feature in the walk. Because this walk is NOT called Australian Men’s Captains Walk. There is in fact no mention of gender and yet only one gender is represented here.
We’ve had female test cricket captains for at least 90 years. Why are they not here too?
Louise Walsh — Google review
The park is being redeveloped and it's a bit messy at the moment, but you can still see all the captains. It's going to be great when it's finished
Marie Scott — Google review
Heaven for cricket lovers.. One of the best places I’ve ever visited in my life. Captain’s walk is a beautiful park with all the Australian Test Captains’ sculptures.. their records and stats engraved on each sculpture. Bradman’s Birthplace is about 3 minutes from here. A great historic place. People in Cootamundra are lucky to be part of this heritage. The park consists of bbq, children play area and a beautiful walking path.
Sheshagiri V — Google review
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Must do in Cootamundra. $5 per adult to immerse yourself into the life of the greatest ever cricketer Sir Donald Bradman born in this house in Adams Street.
Peter Watson — Google review
What a gem this place is! And Philip the volunteer - such an amazing bloke with so much knowledge! Great collection about Bradmans belongings and records! Must visit! And special thanks to Phillip and wish him the best ahead!
Jay Ruparel — Google review
Very enthusiastic guide, lady stationed there could easily pass off as Bradman's no.1 fan with the caveat that if you asked her anything that she might know the answer to, she'll happily Google it 😉
Addy C — Google review
We visited the house where Sir Donald Bradman was born on our way back to Sydney. Lovely little stop to see where it all began for the legend of cricket.
$5 tickets for adults and children are free amd you get souvenir tickets. The gentleman who greeted us at the house was very knowledgeable and welcoming.
We loved looking through all the artefacts and Memorabilia house. Wish we had more timr to look at everything.
You can alao purchase souvenirs.
Thry accept card or cash paymemts.
Kylie S — Google review
absolutely fantastic museum for cricket fans 🏏🏏🇦🇺🇦🇺
Sean King — Google review
Lovely little museum with very knowledgeable volunteer. Well worth the $5 entry. Don't forget to check out the memorabilia collections in the little house adjacent.
Catriona Lamberton — Google review
Lots of memorabilia of Bradman here. It's worth a visit for cricket and Bradman fans.
Deidre Curry — Google review
A must when visiting Cootamundra. Very reasonable entry fee of $5 for adults (kids are free). So much history of Sir Don and a must for any cricket fan.
SARGES’ Family — Google review
It's pretty good if you are into Don Bradman
Harmony Moxham — Google review
While driving from Sydney to Melbourne we took a detour to Cootamundra to checkout Sir Don Bradman’s birthplace. Being a cricket fan it was great to see the room in which Don Bradman was born, it’s well preserved with lots of memorabilia and things about Don’s cricketing career. There is small entry fee of $5 for adults and kids are free. The Midwife who delivered Sir Don Bradman ran a small private hospital from the front room of her house, it was refurbished in 1991 and opened to public in 1992. Definitely worth a visit for every cricket fan.
This shop is a must see in Murrumburrah for locals and visitors alike. It boasts a comprehensive array of honey types, all of high quality. This is not to mention the endless bee related paraphernalia. Every time we pop in here we end up with an arm full of goods! Thank you Arlyn and Ken for your hospitality.
Joshua Favaloro — Google review
Lots of delicious honey!
I really liked this shop, as a quick stop during one of our recent adventures. Not only does it have lots of honey to taste test and a surprisingly wide range of bee gifts, but it also a small amount of bee keeping heritage. I enjoyed looking through the history whilst mulling over exactly how much honey I could consume in a day.
The service was lovely and the atmosphere in the shop is very relaxed. There are plenty of items designed for children and also a good range of other local prices that isn’t honey based. I also notice honey based skin care items too.
Well worth a visit, and there is coffee and toilets nearby for travelers. It’s in a very pretty location with plenty of things to check out and wander through.
Amanda Swadling — Google review
Popped in for my regular top up of the best honey I have very tasted 😋 while visting my sister in Wallendbeen I always get a load of honey to take back home. They also sell pickles , also very yummy 😋
Joanne Smith — Google review
Staff are so friendly and they have so many unique gifts and honey products to choose from. Chilli sauce is a winner!
Lee's Lens — Google review
Natural Australian native forest Honey produce in New south Wales.
Love the much Honey on offer and don't used any other Honey
If you're looking for tranquillity and a walk in a superbly laid out garden, then this deserves a visit. It is beautifully laid out with all the various plants and trees to sooth you. Loved it.
Peter Neeson — Google review
Beautiful and peaceful garden, well worth a visit! It's free, has barbeques available and picnic chairs. There's plaques telling you about local history. It's lovely.
Marcia Osborne — Google review
Great gardens, well manicured, and very interesting. Great family spot with bba area and heaps if grassed areas for a picnic. Well worth the visi
Colin Copeland — Google review
Our lovely Chinese Gardens are a must see when you visit Young. A lovely area for family picnics and BBQ (provided by the Council). The gardens are Chinese inspired. The pagoda, which has a lovely view over the water, has recently been renovated, the perfect place for quiet contemplation. A path winds around the lake with viewing areas at different intervals. The pathway is lined by rocks and attractive plants. Autumn colours dominate at this time of year. The waterfall and water wheel provide relaxing water music. Ducks, wading birds and swans paddle on the lakes. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Beautiful any time of day.
Amanda Shaw — Google review
One of the most amazing surprise of a location, a beautiful garden is an understatement. Very well designed and maintained. A must visit
Bobby Ng — Google review
This is a gorgeous location with public toilets, plenty of parking, some picnic tables and lots of grass to lay out your picnic rug. The garden is across the bridge and is a lovely oasis of birds, a temple, rose bushes, natives, a waterfall, water lilies', quiet little spots to sit and contemplate the reflective pool. There are microbats living in the trees and lots of photographic opportunities. Its not far from Young, definitely put this on your list of places to visit!
Lee's Lens — Google review
What a beautiful and peaceful place. Congratulations to those who built it with hard work and those who maintain it. Barbecues are very clean and so are the grounds.
Frank Smallwood — Google review
Beauitful man made water holes, walks and gardens. Lots of birdlife and places to sit definitely going back.
Melody Pascoe — Google review
Nice relaxed park just out of town.
Great for a picnic lunch and stroll through the relatively small but nicely designed and maintained Chinese style gardens
Rob McHenry — Google review
A reasonable tribute to the Chinese story, and a fair garden for a picnic or fishing.
Good parking, fair toilets, good interpretation signs.
Pretty gardens and ponds,
Caution with wheelchairs: some of the slopes are not engineered well, someone pushing may lose control going down slopes.
Michael Michelmore (Bert Fegg) — Google review
Really lovely, could do with just a touch of maintenance, but the whole area is very pleasant and free to enter. I'm guessing the waterfall works but I'm not sure when.
Alexander Filewood — Google review
A quiet place to rest and reflect. Very tranquil and inviting.
Denis Ellem — Google review
A beautiful, peaceful place to visit if staying in Young. Easy walk across the bridge and around the garden. Lovely pond in the middle with a water wheel. The sound of the water adds to the peaceful atmosphere. Just after we finished our walk, a group of ladies turned up for what was obviously a yoga meet. What a lovely place to do some quiet stretches. Worth a visit.
aussirose travels — Google review
Nice place to visit in Young. Good place for a picnic. Public BBQ and toilets.
Jess Cain — Google review
A tranquil and relaxing place to stroll, picnic and enjoy the beauty of the surrounds.
What a pleasure it was to visit Poppa's Fudge & Jam Factory - we were greeted by local, experienced Imogen who took us through the range of fudges and more. Later, owner Vicki came out and said hello and Imogen and Vicki were captivating to speak with. We bought Cherry Juice (even had a sanmple thank you Vicki, delicious) and a range of fudges. Can't wait to visit again.
Tony Hollingsworth — Google review
I've always loved this place. So full of yummy surprises and the hottest chilli sauce I've found in Australia yet (Grumpy Gary's). Great range of gifts and homewares and the fudge is just delicious.
Chantelle Kennedy — Google review
Extremely friendly, helpful family run business. Cherry Pies are delicious.
Great selection of handmade chocolates and fudge.
They have almost the entire range of Billsons cordials as well as Billsons Soda in the fridge.
Poppa's is a must visit every time you visit Young!
David A — Google review
I don't normally do reviews but this one is worth one. As we couldn't do any tastings due to covid, we bought blindly the fudges and jam. Can I just say everything was perfect and the girls were lovely. The Cherry Jam wasn't too sweet and was slightly sour. It was just right! As for the fudges it's the best I have ever tasted. The flavours taste exactly like what they are supposed to. The consistency is so smooth and soft. And just the right amount of sweetness. Thank you 😊
lana odeh — Google review
Lovely little homewares and lollyshop. Had a delicious cherry pie and lollies and jam.. great service, but they let me wander through unharnessed, and when I had questions, they were amenable and pleasant
Tobias Darby — Google review
Nice shop and a lot of local fruit products. The staff is very friendly and nice. My friend and I really enjoyed shopping here.
?? — Google review
This is an amazing little shop in a country town.
I've visited before and came to purchase goods as their product is so good.
Lynne Matthew — Google review
The fudge was lovely a great shop and very friendly girl there
Wendy Pioch — Google review
What a FABULOUS place. Imogen was amazing ... very cute items on sale. Definitely a must-visit place;!
Vicki Tyler — Google review
I don’t get to young very often but when I do this is my first stop. Such lovely staff, amazing gifts and sweets! I wish it was closer to home. Amazing business
Laura Maslin — Google review
Lovely staff, good variety of products, you can buy in store and online. I would definitely go again.
Trudy — Google review
What an amazing shop with great service. A must visit when you are in Young.
Judy Wartmann — Google review
Sells local produce from Young , Orange . I highly recommend the cherry juice. As you see I’ve already drank it. You wouldn’t leave the store empty handed.
Effie Raymond — Google review
Please do yourself a favour and visit this beautiful, welcoming shop. Make a detor to go here if you have to! Honestly the people inside made our day. They have such a great selection of chocolates, lollies, truffles plus oils, vinegar, relish, Jam etc etc. So many things to looks and and grab! And ofcourse the highlight being the cherries. We bought so many goodies for the road and the owner surprised us with such beautiful goodies (which we are so very grateful for). We can't wait to order some more goodies online. Thank you so much for your kindness x
Beautiful peaceful place displaying the grandparents of yesteryears.
Well worth the entry fee.
Arthur Falconer — Google review
Fantastic property, exquisite architecture and grounds. We unfortunately arrive too late and missed our home inspection but will be travelling back at next Open House event.
Mareesa Florek — Google review
It was so exceptional I loved exploring the castle and found it very emotional. It was stunning. A must do if you can. Make sure you book tickets on line early!!
Robyn Lecky — Google review
What a majestic old building originally siting on 32000 acres of very productive land. Being ĺovingly restored to its former glory. Well worth a visit. It opens to the public at different times throughout the year
Clive Coogan — Google review
There was a ticketed Open Day at the castle today. The gardens were beautifully presented. The rooms in the castle are stunning and you could see the clear difference between the rooms for the family and those for the servants.
The volunteers do a great job both with the public and how they present the castle.
Lin Eccleston — Google review
I am gob smacked by this building & it's surrounds. It holds a place in my mind I will never forget, well worth seeing. The hosts & their helpers (on the day) were just terrific.
Bill Twyman — Google review
Beautifully restored, great informative history chat, beautiful grounds , very pretty place , there is a coffee can with a small selection of food which is lovely. We saw alot of people with picnics sitting around the grounds , great idea!
Rebecca Henderson — Google review
Beautiful place, glad I visited as all money raised from entry fees go in to restoration of the homestead.
Narelle Walters — Google review
A sensational step back in time walking through the hallways of Iandra Castle in Greenethorpe, NSW. Volunteers gave an overview of a past working farm with a share farming model in place and a large family living in Iandra castle. We strolled the gardens, stables and the castle. I didn’t want to leave. A big shout out to the volunteers that operate the running, restoration and showcasing of this large gem in the Hilltops region. Do yourself a favour and visit. TIP:- take a picnic lunch and relax and enjoy in the gardens.
KMK KMK — Google review
The castle was great to explore, well presented and refurbishing the place. The gardens are beautiful, also coffee van there and sausages and steak sandwiches.
Helen O — Google review
Beautifully manicured lawns and gardens surround the lovingly restored buildings.
Steeped in history, this is a wonderful place to visit and definitely worth the trip. Full of old world charm, it’s a history lesson in itself.
Be sure to take a wander through the grounds and enjoy the rose gardens.
SARGES’ Family — Google review
We were blessed to visit the castle on a beautiful Autumn day. You can buy tickets online ($20 adults). Not as much a castle as a large manor house, this piece of Australian history is local legend. Well run, and supported by local groups such as the Lions Club who sold sausage sandwiches and drinks, local volunteers also gave interesting lectures about the history of Iandra Castle. You can tour the main house, stables and garden at your leisure. We brought a picnic lunch with us and enjoyed it on one of the ground level verandahs. On the day coffee was available from a van, and the Young Steam engine enthusiasts had their steam engines chugging away near the stables. A most interesting and enjoyable day soaking up the sunshine and Australian history.
Amanda Shaw — Google review
Loved the place!! Beautiful historic building, beautiful grounds. Worth the visit!!
Amy Waight — Google review
Loved visiting Iandra Castle. Such a beautiful place. Thank goodness there are people who looking after this Castle.
A great presentation in regards to the POW Camp and Break out. The ladies who work there are so lovely and full of useful information.
MIDLIFE GAPYEAR — Google review
The holographic show was worth taking the time to watch, interesting and informative, although I didn't get the chess piece??? Lots of historical information about the area displayed inside the centre. Lots of goodies to purchase, some local but lots of non local too, I would love to see more locally produced items. Some lovely books about local history displayed. An interesting range of preservative free wines, which are not always easy to find. The gardens at the entrance are vibrantly coloured, the snap dragons are beautiful at the entrance. A lovely rose garden situated just across the car park too.
Marcia Osborne — Google review
Well worth the visit. Pretty rose gardens, Hologram display was informative, going for about 9minutes. Staff were super friendly
Kathy B-bear — Google review
It was ok. I’m informed I guess. Police defected my too
Jenny Bartley — Google review
Good overview of the history of the Cowra breakout, with a cute holographic display, old school but informative. Friendly helpful staff.
Gavin Smith — Google review
Amazing experience, wonderful ladies to answer your questions and show you great attractions to visit. Then there is the hologram that you can watch about Cowra during those times, and there are information boards you can read about each nation that were involved in the Cowra area during the war years. Allow an hour or more for this exceptional information centre.
Jan Buck — Google review
Very helpful staff. Great holographic presentation of history of the breakout by Japanese POWs from Cowra POW camp during WW2.
Jo Carmax — Google review
Such a great place to visit an read about the history of cowra. Lots of information about the surrounding areas
Rodney Brown — Google review
The lady today was very helpful
Packed with great information about the place
Josh Dunne — Google review
Great visitors centre friendly staff lots to see and do. The Rose garden is out the front
David Cooke — Google review
Everything is well set out ad the displays are beautiful and the staff we talked to was welcoming and very informative
Elis Bailey — Google review
Friendly staff and well stocked store, the holographic information show was very entertaining
Warwick Drury — Google review
Fantastic van park the place is in immaculate condition so clean and we'll maintained. One of the few parks that is pet friendly added to all this is it's terrific location right in town.
Steve Thornton — Google review
Staff were wonderful and informative, little souvenirs well priced and the Holographic show about the history of the camp was the highlight. Well made and easy to watch. #getChrisToCowra
A great presentation in regards to the POW Camp and Break out. The ladies who work there are so lovely and full of useful information.
MIDLIFE GAPYEAR — Google review
The holographic show was worth taking the time to watch, interesting and informative, although I didn't get the chess piece??? Lots of historical information about the area displayed inside the centre. Lots of goodies to purchase, some local but lots of non local too, I would love to see more locally produced items. Some lovely books about local history displayed. An interesting range of preservative free wines, which are not always easy to find. The gardens at the entrance are vibrantly coloured, the snap dragons are beautiful at the entrance. A lovely rose garden situated just across the car park too.
Marcia Osborne — Google review
Well worth the visit. Pretty rose gardens, Hologram display was informative, going for about 9minutes. Staff were super friendly
Kathy B-bear — Google review
It was ok. I’m informed I guess. Police defected my too
Jenny Bartley — Google review
Good overview of the history of the Cowra breakout, with a cute holographic display, old school but informative. Friendly helpful staff.
Gavin Smith — Google review
Amazing experience, wonderful ladies to answer your questions and show you great attractions to visit. Then there is the hologram that you can watch about Cowra during those times, and there are information boards you can read about each nation that were involved in the Cowra area during the war years. Allow an hour or more for this exceptional information centre.
Jan Buck — Google review
Very helpful staff. Great holographic presentation of history of the breakout by Japanese POWs from Cowra POW camp during WW2.
Jo Carmax — Google review
Such a great place to visit an read about the history of cowra. Lots of information about the surrounding areas
Rodney Brown — Google review
The lady today was very helpful
Packed with great information about the place
Josh Dunne — Google review
Great visitors centre friendly staff lots to see and do. The Rose garden is out the front
David Cooke — Google review
Everything is well set out ad the displays are beautiful and the staff we talked to was welcoming and very informative
Elis Bailey — Google review
Friendly staff and well stocked store, the holographic information show was very entertaining
Warwick Drury — Google review
Fantastic van park the place is in immaculate condition so clean and we'll maintained. One of the few parks that is pet friendly added to all this is it's terrific location right in town.
Steve Thornton — Google review
Staff were wonderful and informative, little souvenirs well priced and the Holographic show about the history of the camp was the highlight. Well made and easy to watch. #getChrisToCowra
Lush Japanese garden with streams & ponds, plus exhibits, annual events & a cafe with patio seating.
I wish I had visited the gardens a lot sooner instead of just driving through Cowra. It is a healthy walk around the grounds which are immaculate, and there are golf carts for hire for those who need them.
The staff are friendly, the walking paths don't have cracks or unevenness, the elevation change gives fantastic views, and the river, lake and waterfalls are tranquil. Take a picnic and relax on the ample grassed areas.
The grounds are quite open, so be careful on really hot days as you'll be in the sun a bit.
Micheal Connor — Google review
Absolutely beautiful! Even on winter, it was still colourful. Such well maintained grounds, and incredible plants. Love how there is a list of plants and numbers on the plants to tell you what they are. The view is incredible and the artefact exhibit is fantastic. Allow a couple of hours to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. Don't miss it if you are in Cowra!
Ingrid Turner — Google review
I was amazed by the history of the garden, the garden was very beautiful and it was well taken care. My favourite was bonsai and those fishes Nd ducks, feeding them was satisfying. Upabove the garden, the environment and atmosphere was serene. The cultural heritage gallery was one way to know the history of the garden. Really beautiful and awesome.
Deepak Lamichhane — Google review
There just aren't enough stars.
The gardens are exceptionally well kept and there are hidden vistas around most corners.
Wonderful exhibitions, gift shop and manicured lawns and shrubs.
The gardens are just beautiful.
Unfortunately we left the cafe until after we had seen the gardens. It was supposedly closed for a function but not all the inside tables, or any of the outside tables, were set up. Even so, no room for two people who just wanted a cuppa and a treat.
Maybe next time some signs telling other patrons that the cafe will be closed might be insightful.
The cafe non-experience didn't detract from the gardens.
One piece of advice. Two bags of duck/fish food won't be enough!
Peter Johnston — Google review
On arrival, the team member in reception was lovely. The gardens were fantastic on generally a gentle undulating hill. The stroll through them was relaxing and peaceful with many photo opportunities. Although this was purely a sightseeing visit, as a Marriage Celebrant, there are some beautiful places here a couple could choose for their wedding ceremony. Checking out the various Bonsai was interesting and the variety of wild Australian native birds were gorgeous.
Graham Madin — Google review
A picturesque and beautiful place to go to. Staffs at the entrance/souvenir shop are so lovely. The garden is so clean and serene. Everywhere I look at, I am just like "WOW". It's just so wonderful. You better check this out. They also have cafe inside to relax.
Jellie Ann Morales — Google review
Beautifully landscaped gardens and wonderful rich history at Cowra Japanese Gardens. Not overrun by visitors either even though we visited on a busy public holiday. Would recommend a detour to anyone considering a visit.
Margaret Lam — Google review
Truly unbelievable! We spent hours here walking around and taking in all of the intricate details. I think I could have spent several more and still not seen my fill. It was beautiful in Summer, I’d love to see it in Spring. It’s dog-friendly and has a reasonably priced admission fee. An absolute must visit.
Jade Wirth — Google review
We made the decision to detour via Cowra to specifically see this garden. We were not disappointed. This garden is stunning. It is set over quite a few acres and is beautifully set out and manicured. Very reasonable entry fee. It is also worthwhile to visit the site of the prison camp and the war cemetery to complete the story behind the garden.
Chris Fellows — Google review
Fascinating and beautiful not to mention pristine. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit although being in a wheelchair the undulating footpaths and bridges gave my carer quite the workout. Lol
However they did offer companion card access which was nice. Particularly educational museum, handy car park and convenient caffe.
Fully recommend! 👍☺️
Benjamin Shiels — Google review
A beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The gardens are astounding and well kept. And the story behind the gardens themselves is interesting as well. We had a Japanese POW camp here at Cowra, and there was a break out of the prisoners, during the escape and the search, 200ods Japanese and three Australians were killed.
Though they were enemy combatants the locals buried them with great respect and honor. After the war this became a Japanese war cemetery and made inroads to a fellowship with the Japanese people.in the seventies Ken Nakijima a landscape architect designed the gardens and with help build and planted the place. After his death, his ashes were even interred here.
Stuart B — Google review
If you like Japanese style gardens, you will love these. They rival some in Japan, I've been a lover of Japanese gardens since visiting Japan in 1975. These gardens are stunning and beautifully designed. We intend coming back this way on our way home to visit again. Can't recommend them more highly. We also had lunch at the gardens Cafe and it was pretty good too. The best chips we've had in ages and a delicious quiche, cab thoroughly recommend the Cafe as well. And by the way the meals are very, very generous, we shared the quiche dish and it was plenty for lunch. All up a fantastic place to visit. Just do it.
Jan Buck — Google review
We visited this large and well maintained Japanese Garden on a weekend. We appreciated the well kept lawns and flowers. There is also an exhibition area, gift shop and cafe. A very nice place to walk around to appreciate cultivated nature.
S L Chong — Google review
We were driving through Cowra and decided to drop in and see these gardens and I must admit they are beautiful and well set out and maintained and there is also a cafe here where you can sit and eat and also some tourist items on sale here. There is an entry fee here as well. See my YouTube The Travelling Social Worker in Thailand for my walk through these gardens
GREGORY EGAN — Google review
Beautiful and well maintained park. Feeding koi and ducks (and ducklings) are fun for kids and adults. Feeding food is at $2 per bag. Flowers and all plants are beautiful. The view from the lookout point is awesome. If the weather was better, I'm sure it'd be even more stunning view. We came when it's raining and they provided umbrellas for free to use for strolling in the park.
Walking path is easy for young adults and kids, perhaps some elderly who has trouble walking might find it a bit challenging to go up to the lookout point.
Mami Gratje — Google review
A beautiful and tranquil garden that is a must visit on a trip to Cowra. Lovely stream all the way through the gardens and lots of wildlife to see.
I was lucky enough to visit when there were ducklings and chicks around. It was great for wildlife and still life photography. I could have easily spent a while day wandering around these gardens.
There is also a bonsai house with lots of bonsai tress that are many years old. This was a peaceful area and lovely to see.
There's a cafe on site, quite expensive but lovely cake and tea. The gift shop offers some unique gifts as well that are from Japan.
Sophie Stephens — Google review
Absolutely beautiful! We visited early on a day that was forecast to be 40 degrees yet the grounds felt lovely and cool. We ate at the cafe which was delicious and marveled at the waterfalls, the ducks and Koi, the architecture is so well designed. The bonsai were magnificient and it was nice to cool down inside afterwards touring the artworks and the zen garden. You can finish in the gift shop which has some unusual items for sale. This is definately worth a visit. Opposite the car park is a sculpture garden and place for the kids to run around before taking off on another driving adventure.
Lee's Lens — Google review
Well worth the visit. Beautiful, tranquil gardens. Kept in pristine condition. Smooth walking paths, with some managable hills and slopes for those a little walking challenged. The most beautiful parts are all accessible. Bench seating for little breaks or to take in the beautiful surrounds. We weren't there for the cherry blossom, but the Crepe Murtel was a picture.
Kathy B-bear — Google review
These gardens are absolutely stunning, the best Japanese garden I have seen in Australia. Before or after strolling around the gardens you can enjoy great food and beverages from the cafe onsite. Take your time as you will take so many photos, everywhere you turn there is another impressive view to capture.
We decided to take a side trip, worth it! Remembering the past and those that sacrificed their lives for our freedoms!!!
Jeffrey Dinsmore — Google review
Worth the stop if you're in the are especially if you visit the POW camp. Beautiful and peaceful Japanese cemetery. Interesting history.
Marvin — Google review
Hard to give a cemetery a rating. Five minutes drive from the Japanese Gardens is the Japanese War Cemetery which includes 2 well maintained areas, one for Japanese and another for Australian soldiers. Nearby is also the POW Campsite.
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Pandy Dimitrios — Google review
This cemetery houses the remains of Japanese people who died in Australia during World War II. The gravesite of the 234 Japanese POWs, who died during the ‘Cowra breakout’ in 1944, are located here. The remains of Japanese airforce personnel, who were killed during WWII raids on Darwin, are also located at this gravesite. There is no admission fee to this location. You may also be interested in visiting the former prisoner of war camp - it is located about a kilometre away from this cemetery. The renowned Japanese garden is located about 2 kilometres from this cemetery - you’ll find it near the lookout.
Brenden Wood — Google review
A small and well maintained cemetery that is in two sections. One is the resting place for Japanese POW’s and the other for some Australian soldiers.
Mark Burgess — Google review
Absolutely fantastic place to vist, the surrounding gardens are nice very well looked after and easy to access
Neil Lane — Google review
Well worth the visit, a beautiful and tranquil park to spend the day wandering around
jennifer Owen — Google review
Nice and well maintained , great place to stop in and see some real history
Jamie Ramsay — Google review
Beautiful undertaken war cemetery - peacefully and respectful.
Fantastic experience all around. Hard to sum it all up! Excellent fossils and information, including a great kids craft area. Staff were friendly and helpful, outdoor area for kids and picnics is the best I’ve seen in a museum and price very reasonable. A must for anyone passing by.
Alanna Street — Google review
A wonderful museum with very important artefacts. Staff were very helpful and very lovely. A lot of interactive exhibits. Gift shop was surprisingly well stocked and also interesting. Worth visiting Canowindra for!
Nicholas Redmond — Google review
I think this would be an excellent pit stop for children. The exhibits themselves are interesting for all. There are lots of different activities aimed towards primary school aged children. This museum also has a peaceful and interactive outdoor area, with more interactive exhibits and large painted board games.
It is $10 entry per adult and they currently accept the NSW Discover vouchers.
In my very personal opinion, I've given 4 stars as we don't have kids and thought perhaps we could have given it a miss.
Nancy Khuu — Google review
Loved the place. They have a lot of interesting information and a lot of indoor as well as outdoor activities for small kids. One can easily spend 2 to 4 hours. The museum staff is very friendly. It's only 1 hour drive from Orange and you get a lot amazing views on the way. I highly recommend this place!
veena wad — Google review
Very interesting place to visit and lot's of things for the kids and Big Kids 😉 to play with.
Outside the have several Big Games to play with and more information.
Lovely people work there and will give you lot's of guidance.
Differently worth a visit.
They get extra points for having Big Thing's.
Debbie Kumor — Google review
Very interesting.
Great for kids, lots of activities
Friendly staff
tori graham — Google review
Great information for young and old, definitely worth the trip to Canowindra (pronounced Canowndra). Its story started when an excavator for a new road noticed some unusual markings on a slab of rock. A local bee keeper agreed and contacted the Australian Museum, who confirmed the find as a great set of fossils from the Devonian period - basically a range of now extinct fish from 400 million years ago, most likely trapped together in a lake or Billabong that dried up. The exhibits target the full range of children and adults. There are also picnic tables, toilets and a shop. Entrance is reasonable. And Canowindra is an attractive town.
David Farmer (austega) — Google review
Staff so friendly! They have a lot of maps for free! Good for quick stop and have a look
Lộc Hứa — Google review
Absolutely superb museum showing the Earth’s ages and the relevant fish for time periods. The fossils are amazing. So fascinating to see the reality of life over many millions of years.
Ruth Chipman — Google review
Knocked this out very quickly. I am sure people fossil knowledgeable would read everything. I felt it all looked very similar to each other. Even my father who is into fossils wasn't overly interested in this venue.
Ladies there were lovely.
Kathy B-bear — Google review
A brilliant museum dedicated to the devonian placoderms of Canowindra. The museum includes some of the best fish fossils in the world as well as fun activities to entertain your kids. Definitely recommend for young kids and adults alike.
Peter Ngo — Google review
We were just expecting to breeze through Conowindra on our way between Orange and Cootamundra. Lovers of rocks, fossils and the ancient past could easily spend a couple of hours here. Beautifully set up with displays, fossils, children’s play and exploration areas. Not to be missed.
Mark Brennan — Google review
A great display and welcoming staff. A must see museum for anyone interested in Natural history. The displays are informative and easy to understand.
Relaxing place to have a get together. It’s a great place to walk, run or rest. You can cross to the other side of the lake by walking on the Dam.
Lovely spot.
Toilets, BBQ, Kids playground available.
Parking plenty
Chathu Kularathna — Google review
Nice place for families and kids. Got kids parks and BBQ area as well.
Ghaffar uddin — Google review
A great spot in the summer.
Fast to get to and plenty of parking.
Not crowed out.
Swimming was great. Water was refreshing but not cold.
Swim platforms are anchored a short distance off the beaches.
There is clean sand and grass perfect for picnics.
A kiosk is available for coffee, cold drinks, snacks and ice creams.
The dam is perfect for swimming with the ducks.
Greg Shore — Google review
A very scenic place you can swim hire during the daytime but the lake closes in the evening
anil karki — Google review
Was so nice to find this lake. A little beach area on both sides of the lake. Everyone was there swimming, paddle boarding. Great walking area over the bridge and to the other side of the lake. Also a tea house was there. Had a good variety of choices of food and snacks.
Jean Robertson — Google review
Beautiful spot to visit for a walk, fresh and play with the kids. Lots of picnic areas and parking. Toilet facilities available.
Paolo B — Google review
This is a beautiful and relaxing place to go, whether it be to just sit and enjoy the scenery or going for a casual stroll on the well maintained walking track around the lake. If you want you can go for a swim or take in a bit of fishing.
1zanygingercat — Google review
Perfectly amazing! 🥰 Being the person who loves nature I should say it's a beautiful place to stay especially when you're upset or wants to recollect. A good place to relieve stress. Thanks to the one who brought me here for the first time 😊💕
Jan Angel Gabriel — Google review
Beautiful lake. When we visited it started raining so could not finish the walk. I saw people enjoyong BBQ and swim in the lake. Great play area for kids too.
Kavita Mahidadia — Google review
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I'll never travel to Bathurst without this trip planner again
Nice main cellar door within a rustic looking shed with good heating.
Great outdoor areas with sand pit and farm animals for kids to entertain themselves.
Cheese plate was good, might have been elevated a notch further with some truffle honey 🍯 accompanying zucchini pickles and fresh tomato relish from Franklin Road Preserves were used - fantastic. 👍
Easy booking on their website. Allowed “purchase” of tickets for non-drinkers (eg pregnant or designated drivers).
JVtraveleats Eats — Google review
Really warm and inviting cellar door experience. Was pleased that Zac accommodated us at short notice. Good amount of seating inside and out. We had a table outside so glad they had the open fire pits going to keep us warm. Tasting was $15 a head for 6 wines which is on the pricier end. Very good wines although not my preferred in the region. Kids had a great time in the petting zoo and sand pit. Happy with the complimentary Tesla charging stations too.
Paolo B — Google review
Great wine tasting experience. Served by three legends Chris , Chewy and Lauren, made us feel so welcome, explained everything so well and were very patient with our questions:D , such excellent service.
Heifer’s Pinot Gris and Merlot were the winners for us.
Kids loved the animals at the farm. Highly recommended, especially if kids are accompanying you. You can enjoy wine tasting while kids are busy with lovely animals at the farm. 5 starts , will be back whenever visiting orange.
tayyab gill — Google review
We had a lovely time with our family in the winery. Kids are allowed in the winery as they have a petting farm, sand pit for kids to enjoy while their parents taste the wine. 15$ each for wine tasting and the staffs were really good.
Divya P — Google review
Absolutely loved the rustic farm vibe of this winery, and it was very welcoming to the kids. It's the perfect place to get out with the family, for a relaxing afternoon with delicious wine and cheese platters. All while sending the kids off to run around, play in the sandpit or pat the animals. Their range of preserved goods is also fantastic, I highly recommend buying a jar of their Zucchini Pickles.
Its also extremely picturesque, so make sure to take some snaps!
Olivia Duffey — Google review
Beautiful place to visit! We did a wine tasting while the kids had a mini lunch and got to see all the animals that are there. The atmosphere is relaxed and the grounds are amazingly kept, with some beautiful wines to try!
Shannon Mccutcheon — Google review
Beautiful venue! There are farm animals out the back to keep the kids entertained. We had the cheese platter with our wine tasting which was amazing! Couldn’t resist buying a jar of the marinated figs to take home 🤤
Ash G — Google review
Absolutely amazing!
A beautiful must visit winery.
If you have children this place is a winner!
Farm animals for the kids to see, outdoor sandpit and games, plenty of room for them to run around while you enjoy a cheese platter and wine (and they even do kids platters!)
The best
Bianca Cummings — Google review
We had an amazing experience doing a wine tasting with chewy as our host. He was super friendly and down for a chat to explain the local history of the area and vineyard. We were there on a rainy day and the vibe was very cosy and relaxing. The cheeseboard was also delicious! We’d recommend everyone put this as a stop on their tour if exploring different wineries in orange
Kendal Rapson — Google review
Dom kindly let me through without a booking. Wines are nice, loads of seating with a sandpit / play area for kids. The draw card are the animals 100%
Cris Lee — Google review
Friends recommended Heifer as must visit winery and we can see why. Very Instagrammable with friendly service, superb wines and even a farmyard animals, there was something for everyone. They even convinced me to give Chardonnay another go and I am a convert. It even came with EV chargers suitable for a Tesla or BYD which made our friends very happy to charge up whilst wine tasting 🍷
Linda Robson — Google review
We shared a great wine tasting experience in the rustic building with the service and knowledge provided to be acceptable.
You’re best to visit whilst there’s no rain to ensure you can experience outdoor paddocks with the farm animals.
S. McMahon — Google review
Heifer Station Wines in Orange is a delightful, family-friendly winery. It offers a wonderful setting for children to enjoy, allowing adults to savor a cheese platter and wine tasting in peace. The winery offers a diverse selection that even a novice can appreciate, highlighting the clear distinction between stainless steel and classic oak barrel wines. Accessibility is a highlight, catering to both wheelchair users and prams, with areas both indoors and outdoors. This place is highly recommended for a pleasurable visit!
Paul Perry — Google review
Love every minute of this wine tasting experience. The wine makers were experienced and thoughtful when addressing her audience and was very generous in suggesting other avenues to explore. We had a wonderful time and will be back.
This is a family friendly place with a little petting zoo and some fun old school games to play!
Good times!!
Michelle Archer — Google review
A truly beautiful and cosy wine tasting experience. This cellar door was full of charm as was Chewy our wine tasting host. Stopping in towards the end of a day with a friend we were warmly met. The wines themselves were also poured with pizzaz and charm. We loved the cheese board so much we ended ordering a second. Thanks team for a truly beautiful destination to sample your story in a glass in great surroundings.
renee gray — Google review
We were a group of six who enjoyed a very informative and fun filled afternoon …. loved the wine tasting experience and the cheese platter which was a big hit. Nice facilities including a welcoming fire place …. a very interesting winery with expansive grounds to explore. Had a lot of laughs with “hanson” “Chewy” …. a likeable and friendly lad, a bit cheeky with a good sense of humour who certainly knew his wines. A visit is highly recommended.
Hey Chewy …. Sharon thinks you’d be great on Farmer Wants A Wife 🤣
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Great little spot for wine tasting when in Milthrope, great wines and the lady that guided us through the tasting was amazing.
Unfortunately no toilet facilities on site and no food but still worth a visit.
Marco Masi — Google review
Went in for a tasting and they were some of the best Mediterranean reds I’ve had in a while. Their Barbera is to die for - very well balanced and smooth on the tongue. Best wine though for me was the Crossing Reserve Harriet. The atmosphere was nice and chill and the service was impressive as well. Highly recommend!
Dominic Kasah — Google review
Wonderfully made, complex, interesting wines at fair prices. They have the Standards though also Italian styles perfect for our climate that you rarely see. Great cellar door tasting experience.
Geoff — Google review
Amazing building. Perfect idea for a vineyard that's located a bit of a drive from town. Fully set up for all tasting. Amazingly accommodating, offering all 17 wines for tasting if you choose. The wines were overall exceptional. Staff were extremely helpful and could offer enough.
Tim Brun — Google review
Wine was OK but service was so poor I was genuinely reduced to tears. The server who greeted us was incredibly rude to us when we entered and rolled her eyes at us when we asked if there were any bookings available. She then lectured us about “etiquette” despite us only asking if there were any availabilities. Did not enjoy. Would not recommended. 0/10
Murari Ramesh — Google review
What a delightful way to spend a few hours. The hosts were so fun and friendly and the old building and garden full of charm. The wine was delicious too. I can thoroughly recommend this as a place to visit.
Samantha Miller — Google review
Had an awesome tasting big experience with Kate. Best way to spend an hour or so….walked away with the Savy B. An exceptional wine!
Louise Ryan — Google review
We loved the wine tasting at Angullong. Shayne looked after us and she is so Knowledgeable and charming (she even remembered us from months before). Make sure you book online and have plenty of time for tasting. They are so generous here and there are about 20 wines to try. I especially loved their reserve Shiraz, late harvest Riesling and Pinot Grigio (and walked away with a number of the reserve and late harvest - I still have last year's Pinot Grigio). They have all price and palate points covered, I highly recommend going to angullong.
Karl Chong — Google review
Great tasting experience. Really lovely staff. And the wine is excellent.
Ruby Dan — Google review
We can't thank Kate enough for the brilliant tasting last Friday!! The wines were delicious & she made the experience extra enjoyable 🥂
alison mathison — Google review
Cute cellar door with full scale wine production that caters to all tastes! Quality shows through and we bought up a storm. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly which is a great touch. Happy tasting and purchasing!
Bojan Kovacevic — Google review
We have been regular wine club subscribers for some time, and so when we were wedding planning we asked our venue to organise an Angullong Wines sparkling rose champagne tower for our special day. Angullong was completely accommodating to this request and were very easy for our venue to communicate with. Our guests loved the wine and polished off the champagne tower in no time at all!
P.s. in case you wanted to add a little extra theatre to the experience, the Angullong bottles can also easily be popped with a machete (under supervision :P).
Jessica L — Google review
Thankyou to the lovely staff at Angullong wines. You always make my guests so comfortable and welcomed. Catherine
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The Old Bluestone Stables Cnr Park &, Victoria St, Millthorpe NSW 2798, Australia
Millthorpe is a town located between Orange and Blayney in New South Wales, Australia in the Blayney Shire. At the 2016 census, Millthorpe had a population of 1,253 people.
The town was once a major potato growing area and continues to have extensive agricultural activities. Wikipedia.
Cook Park is a Victorian-era city park that offers a variety of attractions including an aviary, Begonia glass house, and fernery. The park is well-maintained and offers free entry with plenty of parking available around its perimeter. It's a great place to spend time with family and friends, especially for children who will enjoy the fountain, pond, swing and birds. Regular events are held throughout the year in addition to the seasonal Begonia display.
Loved this garden. It has many attractions such as an aviary, Begonia glass house and a fernery. Everything was well looked after and can easily spend at least an hour strolling across the gardens. Free entry and plenty of parking around the perimeter of the garden.
James K — Google review
I used Cook Park as the background for a cake smash and it went fantastic. The grounds are beautiful - even in winter. The grass is green, the flowers are bright. There is a playground for the older child to play on while the baby had his photos taken, and the birds in the aviary were fantastic, both kids were obsessed.
There are an abundance of picnic tables, so there's never a shortage of places to sit and enjoy the scenery, and there is parking along all sides of the block so parking is a breeze.
Sammie Russell — Google review
first time I found this park when I'm driving around Orange. it's quite a big for a park with a lot of huge trees. when you have a closer look to the tree, it has a box of description about the tree. apparently some of them is USA origin.
It has aviary park, contain sleepy cockatoos (I really hope they can sleep well 🥺), and some other small colourful birds.
It has female and male toilet. on the way there you can see a water fountain with statue in the middle, some boys pouring water. and there is drinkable water fountain next to it (just a friendly reminder, don't drink from the statue) 😇.
yossinda dp — Google review
Cook Park truly is a gem in the heart of town. It's amazing how a space so tranquil and peaceful can exist in the midst of all the hustle and bustle.
I particularly enjoyed learning about the history of the park while exploring the different sections, such as the Bagonia greenhouses. It's always fascinating to discover the stories behind these types of public spaces and to see how they have evolved over time.
The park is flat and easy to navigate for people with limited mobility or disabilities.
The stunning old trees are a highlight of the park and add so much character to the space. It's amazing to think about how long they have been there and how much history they have witnessed.
Overall, I would definitely recommend a visit to Cook Park to anyone looking for a serene and informative outdoor experience. It's a great place to escape from the chaos of everyday life and connect with nature and history at the same time.
Yvette Hopper — Google review
Lovely place. It's lovely hearing the bats. Beautiful flowers 💐 and trees 🌳. We would recommend all our friends go there. Excellent.
Carol Cook — Google review
A good place to hang out with family and friends. Children will surely enjoy the fountain, pond, swing, birds, etc. I spent Australia Day 2022 here with my good friend. 😍
Jan Angel Gabriel — Google review
Stunning park. It has so many gorgeous things to explore! From an aviary, to a rose garden, playground and more. It has plenty of seating under the beautiful trees, toilets and lots of stunning picnic spots. Plenty of parking around the perimeter. Highly recommended.
Catherine Brown — Google review
There are a lot of beautiful old trees, as well as birds around the ponds area.
Coco WONG — Google review
The best garden in Orange. Beats orange Botanical gardens by miles. This is close to the city and nicely laid out. The main attraction is the pond, aviary and the tall cedar trees.
Loved visiting this garden and will be back for sure. Well maintained.
Rohit Revo — Google review
Beautiful park. Well maintained and so peaceful. Go early and it is very quiet and you can enjoy a peaceful spot. Great way to start the day.
Kayleen Z — Google review
Very nice place to visit on a Sunday afternoon. I love the amount of trees and the shade they provide. Plenty of chairs and open space for play or to relax. A nice rose garden and a free bird enclosure there as well. Pkenty of duck ponds if you would like to feed the ducks and ducklings. Would highly recommend.
Terry Tiang — Google review
Beautiful medium sized park, with lots to see (much preferred than botanic gardens). Autumn colours drifting into winter browns.
Aviary (talking cockatoos, budgerigars, cockatiels, galahs) - seem happy enough for caged birds (cockatoo eager to hole punch a finger). Fernery and Conservatory (full of flowering Begonias) were shut, but could still look in the windows. Guild craft shop lovely to visit (especially if you like slices and jams / chutnies). Trees are magnificent. Roses wilting for winter.
Julian Walter — Google review
A beautiful park. Nice duck pond and an aviary located in the park too. Hundreds of flying foxes making noise throughout the day. Small park but a lot to see and do here.
Daithí Kilcourse — Google review
Absolutely beautiful park!!! (Sad there is bats there at the moment) We loved walking around the park for the first time and seeing all the different areas, such as bird aviary, duck pond, rose garden etc!!!!
Debra Moriarty — Google review
A very nice park for a good walk, family get together or picnic and children's playground. Significant historical heritage trees at Cook Park. Located in central Orange. Parallel parking on Kite Street Orange.
Leigh Martin — Google review
This is a ture gem I absolutely loved the flowers tree s and sculpture s were magnificent the shop was excellent I highly recommend it to families with children because of the beautiful duck pond with the bridge and the trees are just splendid
Kal G — Google review
A lovely little park, close to the centre of town. Hlit has a lovely little aviary, a fernery and a conservatory, and some magnificent mature tree specimens. There are often thousands of fruit bats roosting there in spring.
duncan wallbank — Google review
**Summary: Orange Cook Park NSW**
Orange Cook Park in NSW is a hidden gem, providing a tranquil and well-maintained environment. The park's scenic beauty, diverse recreational facilities, and community atmosphere make it a delightful destination. Cleanliness and maintenance are commendable, creating a positive experience for visitors. While additional benches or shaded areas could enhance comfort, the park remains an excellent choice for families, friends, and individuals seeking a peaceful escape. Highly recommended for those looking to enjoy nature and recreational activities in a serene setting.
Orange Botanic Gardens is a well-maintained and spacious botanical garden with various themed plantings, a pond, playground, and an interactive sundial. It features beautiful sculpture gardens and lakes that provide peaceful surroundings ideal for reflection. The garden boasts of having apple, pears, and many other fruit trees bearing fruits in season. Additionally, it is home to turtles, ducks, birds making it an excellent place to spend time with family or hold events such as weddings and picnics.
Good place to spend time with your kids and family. Excellent scenery especially apple, pears and many other trees bearing fruit in the season.
Sudesh Adhikari — Google review
Visited during summer and felt that this would be so much better to visit during Autumn or winter.
The park is good but is no match for the Botanical gardens in Sydney. You are better off going to Cook Park.
But if you happen to be here, do enjoy it. Plenty of photography locations inside.
Rohit Revo — Google review
Lovely peaceful surrounds. Well maintained and spacious. Sculpture gardens and lakes are beautiful and provide space to reflect and review. Open often!
L Hills — Google review
Beautiful garden to have a nice walk. Kid and dog friendly. A must visit on autumn. Just look at the beautiful trees!! A nice and huge playground nearby, and a cute little cafe that provides outdoor seating as well. They made beautiful coffee and food. Too bad we were there after lunch so they have ran out of stuffs that we wanted to try. Would love to visit the garden when it's snowing!
Diana — Google review
Nice walk around the Gardens with grandkids. They loved the turtles and ducks and birds .Great place for weddings ect picnics with family and friends.
Audrey Golden-brown — Google review
Beautiful and close to the city centre. In autumn they have a few bunch of very beautiful colorful trees but the rest are mostly native and evergreen. Not sure about the spring flowers
Ali Akbari — Google review
An amazing array of Aussie flora. Large grounds. Easy to walk around. A relaxing, calming place to go. Well cared for and inviting.
David Carroll — Google review
When we visited the botanical gardens in Orange, we were initially surprised by the abundance of evergreen trees instead of the traditional autumn colours we had expected. However, we quickly realized that the lush greenery was just as beautiful.
One unexpected surprise was the number of fruit trees in the garden. We were delighted to see a variety of fruit trees throughout the gardens. It was a unique and enjoyable experience that we didn't expect to find in a botanical garden.
The garden's dog-friendly policy was also a plus, and we enjoyed seeing other people walking their pets. The park was peaceful and serene, and we appreciated the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.
Overall, while the botanical gardens in Orange may not have had the traditional autumn colours we were expecting, we found the lush greenery and abundance of fruit trees to be a wonderful surprise. It's definitely worth visiting if you're in the area and looking for a peaceful place to take a walk, especially if you're a dog owner.
Yvette Hopper — Google review
It was a calm walk, very serene. When it doesn't snow, it's not as pretty but then you get to focus on yourself and enjoy your walk learning about the different flowers and how they arrived in Orange.
Oluwaseun Olubitan — Google review
Really comfortable, relaxing with beautiful view and fresh air. Great place to spend with family and relax.
Hermione Le — Google review
A large space
More like a huge park than a botanic garden with mainly Australian flora
Autumn would be the best time to go, as I'm sure the colours would be vibrant
Great place to relax and read
Peter Brann — Google review
What a beautiful botanic gardens! We didn't have time to see it all, but I loved the thoughtful collections. I especially loved the rosacea collection, the apple and pear orchard with windmill and the weeping elm. I look forward to seeing more next time. Plenty of spots to sit and enjoy. Bathroom facilities and cafe nearby. Looking forward to visiting again.
Catherine Brown — Google review
Such an amazing place x peace quite time with nature x worth a visit enjoy your surroundings with a picnic x
The drive from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst is 200 miles (321 km).
How long does it take to drive from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst?
Driving from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst should take you 4 hrs 28 mins in normal traffic.
How much would gas cost from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst?
Gas from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst would cost around $17 to $41, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
Where should I stop on the way from Wagga Wagga to Bathurst?
You could check out Wagga Wagga Art Gallery - National Art Glass Gallery and Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre, or the always popular City of Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens!
What are the best cities to visit between Wagga Wagga and Bathurst?
People love visiting Orange, among others.
What's the weather like in Wagga Wagga?
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.