Visit…Cootamundra Shire

Cootamundra Shire is home to the town of Cootamundra and the smaller villages of Stockinbingal and Wallendbeen. Around 7,500 people call the Shire home, and with easy access to Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, the mountains, the outback and the coast, it is the perfect place to stop and break up a long trip.

Cootamundra is a vibrant town, retaining its unique ‘small town’ feel and friendliness. Wallandbeen is a well preserved pastoral village and Stockingingal’s architecture remains virtually untouched since Federation.

Cootamundra Shire offers visitors many ways to spend their time in the area. The scenic countryside, sporting facilities, and historical, cultural and artistic characteristics mean there really is something for everyone!

Tourist Attractions in Cootamundra Shire

Bradman Birthplace, Cootamundra

Open daily from 9am-5pm. Operates out of the very building in which Sir Don Bradman was born on 27 August 1908. The building was restored in 1991 and opened to the public on 23 October 1992.

Cricket Captains Walk, Cootamundra

Take a stroll through Jubilee Park and test your cricket knowledge as you admire the series of bronze busts of Australian Test cricket captains from Dave Gregory (1877) through to recent times.

Yandilla, Wallendbeen

Open 7 days. Take a tour around the Yandilla complex, and see how mustard seed oil is produced. Relax at the Yandilla tea house and enjoy a tea or coffee, light snack or delicious, home-style cooked lunch.

Cootamundra Arts and Cultural Centre

The Arts Centre is an arts hub for Cootamundra and the surrounding district. The Arts Centre offers courses, workshops, performances, seminars and activities across many forms of the arts, such as music, theatre, sculpture, painting, pottery and stained glass. New mediums and courses are being offered as the centre grows. They aim to cater for all age groups and be a positive & creative environment for all... An Artists Playing Field!

Cootamundra Heritage Centre

Remembering Cootamudra's unique history, the centre was established in 2001 as a ‘Centenary of Federation' project. Exhibition includes atrefacts, photograpghs, electtronic material - step back in time a room at a time.

Make sure you take advantage of some of the great deals available to Ambassadors in Cootamundra Shire

The Pickled Pantry

18-22 Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra

Ambassador deal: Buy one Fair Trade Organic Coffee and receive the second half price

Courtyard Coffee Lounge

118 Mackay Street, Cootamundra

Ambassador deal: Free piece of slice with every Muguccino

Bradman Birthplace

89 Adams Street, Cootamundra

Ambassador deal: One free adult entry

Visit…Coolamon Shire

Quaint villages, well-resourced towns, rich agricultural and pastoral districts and an eclectic mix of culture and the arts - these are the qualities that make Coolamon Shire a great place to visit!

Taking in the towns of Coolamon, Ganmain and Ardlethan and the smaller villages of Marrar, Matong and Beckom, Coolamon Shire has plenty of things for you and your visiting family and friends to do.

Stroll along the main streets and look at the shops…

Grab a coffee or something to eat…

Learn about the history of the Shire…

Take a nature walk and enjoy a picnic…

Tourist Attractions in Coolamon Shire

Coolamon Heritage Tours, Coolamon

Experienced guides take you on a tour of Coolamon and heritage main street. Catering availbale. Full day, half day or casual stop.

Coolamon Shire walking tracks

Explore the abundance of native flora and fauna found in Coolamon Shire on one of its nature walks. Coolamon’s Kindra State Forest and Ganmain's Murumbang Interpretive Walk will be of special interest to bird-watchers who can seek out the 200 species of birds found in our region. Both tracks feature interpretive signage and Ganmain’s track has two bird hides and a fantastic picnic area.

Up-to-Date Store Cultural and Learning Precinct, Coolamon

Built in 1909, the renovated store allows visitors to step back in time, displaying the Garth Jones Ag collection which tell a local story of life on the land from early settlement and the Mavis Furner crochet collection of over 200 exquisite garments. The store also houses the only known in-situ Lamson Cash Railway system of its type in the world.

Open: Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturday, 10am-1pm and Sunday, 11am-2pm

RSL Memorial Museum, Coolamon

This award-winning museum houses an extensive collection of military items from pre-federation through to present day.

Ganmain Historical Society & Museum

Open every Sunday from 1.00pm to 4.30pm, and tours by arrangement, the Ganmain Historical Society boasts over 400 items of interest including vintage farming machinery, tools and implements, household items, sporting memorabilia, war memorabilia and a large archive of photographs and newspaper items.

Make sure you take advantage of some of the great deals available to Ambassadors in Coolamon Shire

Ajanta Café

Cowabbie Street, Coolamon

Situated at the rear of the Up-to-Date store, Ajanta Café is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat or a coffee.

Ambassador deal: Devonshire Tea only $5 when you bring a visiting family or friend.

Avondale Station

Rannock Road, Coolamon

Experienced as an interesting Farm Stay or Romantic Bed & Breakfast, Avondale Station will provide you with space, peace and the warmth of country life. Accommodation consists of three beautifully renovated train carriages as well as a small cottage and "The Station". With cows, sheep, birds, gardens, crops and forests, there is plenty to see and do. Great for the whole family, Avondale Station also boasts a 'bush' tennis court and a shearing shed which doubles as a games room with table tennis, pool table, quoits and darts.

Ambassador deal: 10% discount when locals book 2 or more nights for a visiting friend or relative.

Treats and Treasures

114 Cowabbie Street, Coolamon

Treats and Treasures stocks a gorgeous range of collectable items, antiques and old wares.

Ambassador deal: 10% discount on sales over $100 for visiting friends and relatives.

Visit…Conargo Shire

Conargo Shire is the centre of a major sheep stud breeding area and is a wheat, rice, canola and cereals growing region. Conargo Shire encompasses the communities of Conargo, Blighty, Mayrung, Pretty Pine, Wanganella and Booroorban.

The village of Conargo is home to the famous Conargo Pub and the Australian Open Hang-gliding Championships, which are held annually at Christmas time. A large Mother’s Day Market also draws crowds for near and far every year.

Wanganella is located in the Southern Riverina, predominantly known for the foundation of the Peppin Merino Sheep bloodlines, which are famous throughout Australia.

Whether you feel like wandering around Conargo Village, having a good old country pub meal, organising a unique Farmstay experience, or setting up camp on the Billabong at Conargo or Wanganella, Conargo Shire is certainly worth a stop!

Tourist Attractions in Conargo Shire

Clancy’s of Conargo Winery, Deniliquin

Not just a Winery! Visitors are warmly welcome to visit this family owned winery and international house which includes: vintage cars, trucks, tractors, harvesting equipment, blacksmithing display. You will also find Australia's best number plate display and an antique bottle collection. Take a guided tours of the winery, relax in the outdoor pavillion and have a BBQ, lindulge in lunch or a Devonshire Tea, taste some of the wines…a full day of activity! Open 10am - 5pm daily.

Royal Mail Hotel, Booroorban

Enjoy a relaxing stopover at historic Booroorban. The Royal Mail Hotel offers eat in or take away meals, Devonshire Teas, ice creams and drinks. The old Cobb and Co stables are located nearby.

The Long Paddock Touring Route

The Long Paddock Touring Route follows The Cobb Highway (named after the famous coach company) and passes through Conargo Shire. The history and stories of the Long Paddock have been captured on Interpretive Panels. You will pass through five shires as you complete the touring route and see the many and varied sites that the Long Paddock has to offer. Look out for the Long Paddock Visitors Site signs telling you when the next sign is coming up. The Long Paddock ‘Headless Horseman’ statue is located in Booroordan. For more details on the wonderful journey the Long Paddock offers please visit their website below: www.thelongpaddock.com

Make sure you take advantage of some of the great deals available to Ambassadors in Conargo Shire

Wanganella Camp Ground

Ambassador deal: Stay two nights and get the third night free

Ramsay Retro Farmstay

‘Ramsay’, 187 Tchelerty Road, Booroorban

Ambassador deal: Stay two nights and get the third night at 50% discount