Riverina
Features the areas of Cootamundra, Griffith, Gundagai, Hay, Hillston, Leeton, Lockhart, Naranderra, Tumut, Wagga Wagga.

The Riverina is where your family can experience the pleasures of life on the land. Stay in a B&B, a country pub or a genuine farm stay. Learn about how wine is made, how rice is grown and where all that orange juice on our supermarket shelves comes from.

Griffith - This prosperous town is a centre for wine and gourmet food. Just walk around and take in the unique atmosphere, browsing in the many interesting shops and cafes. Tour the countryside and sample the great wines, most famous being the dessert wines. Every Sunday between 7am and noon Griffith's well-known Bazaar and Flea Market in Wakaden Street comes alive.

Gundagai - Visit the famous Dog on the Tuckerbox five miles from Gundagai, and take in this very typical Australian pioneering country town. Built in 1932 this famous monument was inspired by the famous ballad of Jack Moses.

Hay Goal - Take in the Hay Gaol, established in 1878 which was also used as a maternity hospital, lock hospital for the insane, compound for prisoners of war during and finally as a maximum security institute for girls. The goal now holds a detailed local history collection.

Hermits Cave, off Scenic Drive, Griffith - The cave was once the home of Valerio Riccett, a jilted miner from Broken Hill. By the end of his eventful life the citizens of Griffith held him in such high regard they collected money and sent Valerio back to Italy for the final three months of his life. Call into the visitors centre for a copy of his fascinating story.

Pioneer Park Museum, Griffith - Set in 18 hectares of natural bushland, this museum features 40 historic buildings and hundreds of historical items from the early pioneering days. There's also a low-cost accommodation complex.

Berry Juice Factory, Leeton - One of the largest fruit juice processors in NSW. The 45-minute guided tour includes all aspects of juice production from start to finish.

Sunrise Centre, Leeton - The SunRice Centre is located at the Leeton Rice Mill and has an excellent presentation on Australia's rice industry including video, photographic displays and milling demonstrations. A visit here will be very worthwhile for school-aged children.

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