Historic Gundagai Railway Station

The Gundagai Railway station was built in 1885 and was officially declared open for public use on the 1st June, 1886. First services along the new branch line were the service contractor trains and then as the line was officially opened up to Gundagai, passengers and mail/freight were allowed to be added to the train […]

Rusconi’s Marble Masterpiece

The sculptor of the famous Dog on the Tuckerbox, Frank Rusconi, also left another impressive legacy for Gundagai in the form of a unique cathedral-in-miniature. Coined ‘Rusconi’s Marble Masterpiece’, Rusconi wanted to showcase the diversity and beauty of NSW marble.

Murrumbateman Field Days

The best days are Field Days at Murrumbateman! Held on the third weekend in October each year, The Murrumbateman Fields Days are the Yass Valley and Canberra Region’s premier small farm field day event.

Sculpture in the Paddock

Sculpture in the Paddock is staged in the beautiful surrounds of the National Trust property‘Cooma Cottage’, once home of the famous Australian born colonial explorer Hamilton Hume. From the Friday 18th September until the 12th October 2015 these beautiful sculptures will be on display for everyone to enjoy.

Classic Yass

Just old fashioned fun! Classic Yass is an amazing weekend of family fun and events. A sensational motor show of classic cars on display in Banjo Patterson Park plus the very popular Rotary Billy Cart Derby returns, catering for all age groups.

Gold Fossicking at Tuena Creek

Try your luck at the public gold fossicking area behind the campgrounds in Tuena Village

The Big Pick and Gold Pan

Constructed under the supervision of the Grenfell Men’s Shed out of recycled materials, and built in recognition of Grenfell’s significant contribution to the Australian gold era during the mid to late 1860s.    

The Globe Inn

The Globe Inn was once the venue for meetings, balls, theatrical entertainment and the booking offices for the Telegraph Line of American Covered Coaches. It was one of the largest hotels in Yass until c1880 when it became a boarding house. The Globe Inn (circa 1847) is now a boutique bed and breakfast accommodation.

Hume & Hovell Walking Track

The Hume and Hovell Walking Track stretches over 440km between Yass and Albury and allows walkers to rediscover the route of explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell on their expedition to Port Phillip in 1824.

Cootamundra Arts Centre

The Arts Centre Cootamundra exists to provide a venue and facilities for Arts activities in the Cootamundra Shire promote the development and expansion of the Arts in the Shire support local artists and performers in their artistic careers contribute to the cultural development of the Shire and expand the depth and breadth of recreational activities […]