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Malcolm Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Malcolm Museum

The Malcolm Building Museum holds a collection of historic photographs and local artefacts. Built-in the late 1800's, originally owned by Malcolm and Beatty, the first Stock and Station Agents in Balranald. Andrew Malcolm was a Magistrate, Land Valuer, Tax Agent, Insurance Agent and more. The Balranald Shire purchased the building in 1986 to be used by the people of Balranald as a Museum. It holds many interesting items from years gone by. Situated in the Balranald Discovery Complex.

Balranald NSW

0.6 km away

A.J.S. Bank Court Street Balranald part of the Heritage Walk

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Balranald Heritage Trail

Various early explorers, including John Oxley in 1817, Charles Sturt in 1830 and Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1836 - visited the area. It was Mitchell's enthusiastic comments about the quality of the land in the region that encouraged settlement, and Balranald was gazetted in 1851. As a crossing point on the Murrumbidgee River, Balranald prospered throughout the second half of the 19th century. Discover local histories along the Balranald Heritage Trail, which passes sites of historic significance. A map is available from the Balranald Visitor Information Centre.

Balranald NSW

0.6 km away

Swing Bridge — Image credit: Balranald Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Swing Bridge - Balranald

Located on Court Street, cross the swing bridge over the Murrumbidgee River and follow walking tracks both to the left and right hand sides. Keep an eye out for Yellow Rosellas, Kookaburras and the occasional echidna, not forgetting kangaroos and emus. You can take a leisurely walk or even go for a bike ride to follow the walking tracks.

Balranald NSW

0.8 km away

Five Rivers Fishing Trail

Natural Attractions

Five Rivers Fishing Trail

For fishing folk, there are five rivers of the fishing trail in the Balranald region, which include the Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Wakool, Edward and Murray Rivers. Balranald Shire Council assists local fishing clubs in restocking these rivers with native fish. The five rivers are within 30 minutes of Balranald township. Whether you chase Murray cod, yellow belly, perch or redfin, fishing the Five Rivers Fishing Trail will have you telling plenty of fishing tales. The Five Rivers Fishing Trail map provides an easy reference to all the best spots and can be picked up from the Balranald Visitor Information Centre.

Balranald NSW

1.3 km away

Ben Scott Memorial Bird Trail

Natural Attractions

Ben Scott Memorial Bird Trail

Ben Scott Memorial Bird Trail is part of the Tri-Avian Corridor - walk through the mini-wetlands on the tracks and boardwalks to the bird hides. Look for and listen to the sounds of birds in the bush. Look out for the Spotted Harrier, Rainbow Bee-eater, Yellow Throated Miner or the Striated Pardalote and many others The Bird Trail has two bird hides and a wooden bridge over the water that is in the depressions at times. Water is allowed to flood the bird hides area when available, however this does not stop Visitors from the bird hides and higher areas.

Balranald NSW

3.2 km away

Yanga Woolshed — Image credit: NSW Government

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Yanga Woolshed

Located along Murrumbidgee River, Yanga Woolshed was built in the late 1800s. Once the largest, most modern woolshed in the district, it housed 3,000 sheep and provided work for up to 40 shearers at a time. Today, the woolshed is in Yanga National Park and you can wander through it on a self-guided tour, exploring its runs and pens, getting a feel for an authentic 19th century woolshed and a taste of Australian history. You'll also find an interpretive display to fill you in on the history of the area once Yanga Sheep Station. Close your eyes and breathe in the smells of the past, imagining the sounds of docked paddle boats outside, waiting to transport their wool cargo down the river highway. Don't forget to check out the viewing platform for great river views; it was once where the old wharf stood. Pack lunch and visit the nearby Yanga Woolshed picnic area or stay overnight at Mamanga campground. Yanga Woolshed is also available for weddings and private functions.

Balranald NSW

4.4 km away

Yanga Woolshed picnic area

Natural Attractions

Yanga Woolshed picnic area

After exploring the fascinating Yanga Woolshed, stop for a bite at the nearby Yanga Woolshed picnic area. Located in Yanga National Park, the picnic area is positioned in a scenic spot beside the Murrumbidgee River. The picnic area provides great facilities including a large covered area with several picnic tables and gas barbecues. Choose a serene spot alongside the picturesque river and try your luck fishing, or simply sit amongst the river red gums, relax and enjoy your meal. Stop overnight at the nearby Mamanga campground and in the morning explore the wonderful Yanga Homestead, built around 1870.

Balranald NSW

4.8 km away

Yanga Lake Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: David Finnegan

Natural Attractions

Yanga Lake Walking Track

For a beautiful lakeside walk that combines impressive scenic views and superb birdwatching, head for Yanga Lake walking track. This short track traces part of the eastern shoreline to link some of the most scenic features of Yanga National Park, part of Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. Near Yanga Homestead, it’s an ideal introduction to the tranquil beauty of the wetlands for families, school groups and nature lovers. The steep and rough track descends from Yanga Lake viewing deck through majestic river red gums and river coobas to the very shores of the immense lake. Enjoy a leisurely picnic as you soak in the natural beauty and serenity. Spring and Autumn are excellent times to visit as bird activity is at its peak. However, there’s birdlife all year round including pelicans, cormorants and white-bellied sea eagles. For a more immersive birdwatching experience stop by Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide.

Yanga NSW

9.4 km away

Yanga Lake Red Gum Bird Hide — Image credit: Photo: David Finnegan

Natural Attractions

Yanga Lake Red Gum Bird Hide

Attracting over 150 species of birds, Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide offers some of the most spectacular birdwatching in NSW. Accessed along Yanga Lake walking track, it’s a great destination for families and nature-lovers alike. Located near Balranald, Yanga National Park, which is part of Murrumbidgee Valley National Park, is the perfect spot to have a picnic, unwind and get away from it all. Nestled amongst the river red gums and old man saltbush, the hide is a great spot to watch the pelicans and black swans as they forage for food and bring up their young in these majestic waterways. Spring and autumn are great times for birdwatching as the lakes fill with birds such as white-bellied sea eagles and great crested grebes. Don’t miss the historic charm of nearby Yanga Homestead and if you’re tempted to linger, why not spend a night or two at Mamanga campground.

Yanga NSW

9.6 km away

Yanga Homestead - Historic building

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Yanga Homestead - Historic building

Explore the wonderful Yanga Homestead and return to a time when Yanga was one of the Riverina's most productive pastoral stations. Located in Yanga National Park, the homestead was built around 1870, along with station outbuildings including stables, a gardener's shed and station store. There are also rose gardens, restored and maintained by volunteers. You can visit the Cook's Cottage exhibition and wander around the grounds at any time. While you're here, marvel at the homestead's unique Murray pine drop log' design. Once you've explored the homestead, take the opportunity to explore the surrounding area along Yanga Lake walking track. You'll pass Yanga Lake viewing deck a great place to see evidence of the lake's Aboriginal heritage and birdlife.

Yanga NSW

9.8 km away

Yanga Historic Refrigeration Shed

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Yanga Historic Refrigeration Shed

The refrigeration unit was one of Australia's first when pioneering meat exporter Arthur Sims installed it in 1922. Refrigeration was a major boon to the isolated Yanga Homestead and its staff of 40. Chilled to near freezing temperatures, the cool rooms were used to make ice blocks. The ice was used in domestic ice boxes to cool milk, butter and vegetables.

Yanga NSW

9.9 km away

Yanga Lake viewing deck

Natural Attractions

Yanga Lake viewing deck

For tranquil lakeside views and spectacular birdwatching, Yanga Lake viewing deck, near Balranald, is an ideal stopover while exploring Yanga National Park. A great spot for a family picnic, prepare to be amazed by a magnificent array of migratory and wetland birds. From this elevated scenic lookout, you'll be enthralled by sweeping 270 degree views of the immense 1,200ha wetlands. Look for Pelican Point to the south and Regatta Beach to the west. Keep an ear out for the rumbling call of the endangered southern bell frog. This park protects vital feeding and breeding grounds for more than 150 species of migratory and water birds. For birdwatching, take advantage of the pedestal binoculars for close up views of spoonbills, herons and glossy ibis. If you're keen to stretch your legs, try Yanga Lake walking track.

Yanga NSW

9.9 km away

Yanga National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Yanga National Park

Yanga National Park offers you a chance to camp by the banks of the Murrumbidgee like Burke and Wills once did. From the early explorers, to shearers and rabbit trappers, fishermen and campers people have flocked to this area for all sorts of reasons. Acquaint yourself with bygone days at the old Yanga homestead and woolshed. The Cook's Cottage and refrigeration shed exhibitions are open daily and you can wander around the grounds of Yanga Homestead. The area also has a long and significant Aboriginal history. Families have lived here for a millennia and today you can visit significant Aboriginal cultural sites. With unbeatable bird watching, you might see as many as 150 species of birds in the park's trees, skies and ecologically-important wetlands. Be sure to check out Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide. To stay longer, make a booking and pitch your tent at Mamanga campground, Woolpress Bend campground, or The Willows campground and enjoy a spot of fishing by the river. If the park office in Balranald is unattended you can also find plenty of visitor information at Balranald Discovery Centre.

Waugorah NSW

11 km away

Regatta Beach Picnic Area — Image credit: Photo: Courtesy of Outback Geo Adventures

Natural Attractions

Regatta Beach Picnic Area

For a relaxing family holiday, in one of the state’s newest parks, load up the trailer and head to Yanga National Park within Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. With its vast riverine wetlands, just east of Balranald, and on the shores of Yanga Lake, Regatta Beach picnic area is a great spot for fishing, boating, swimming and birdwatching. With large shady areas and sandy beaches, the calm lakeside spot provides great swimming and paddling opportunities for the kids, and is a popular spot with local boating enthusiasts. Launch the boat or kayak and explore the vast waterways, or try your hand at fishing. If you’re feeling leisurely, sit back under the ancient river gums and enjoy watching the migratory waterbirds including pelicans, egrets and herons. With so much to do on and around the water, you might be tempted to stay a while in the Riverina area. Spend a couple of nights at Mamanga campground and explore the unique natural and cultural heritage of the river country, including Yanga Homestead precinct.

Balranald NSW

14 km away

Murrumbidgeee River

Natural Attractions

MIA Forest Drive Narrandera

Forest Drive can be accessed from within the MIA I or MIA II precincts of the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. Maps are available from the Narrandera Destination and Discovery Hub. Please note that the area cannot be traversed during wet conditions, as roads are unsealed and may become impassable. For more information please visit the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website or call the National Parks and Wildlife Service office in Griffith.

Narrandera NSW

39 km away

Tooleybuc Sporting Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Tooleybuc Sporting Club

Tooleybuc Sporting Club looks forward to entertaining you on your next visit. Enjoy country hospitality and amazing facilities. Test your skills at their nine-hole twin tee golf course nestled along the banks of the Murray River or the eighteen hole mini-golf complex if that's more your style. Other facilities available for visitors include their all-weather tennis court, basketball half-court, and Tiff Dwarf grass bowling greens. Enjoy country hospitality at its finest in their restaurant and supervised children's room. Also available is an auditorium and several rooms for conferences. Their Red Gum Bistro offers a wide range of dining to suit any taste. They have meals from their traditional menu, Asian menu and also daily specials available with entrees, main meals and desserts for you to choose from, as well as take away meals such as pizzas and Chinese menu options. They also offer more formal dining arrangements for groups where you can have the privacy of seating in the Poon Boon Room or their Burgundy Room can be booked for private functions and weddings with a set menu.

Tooleybuc NSW

47 km away

Enjoy a picnic at Mensofrth Park — Image credit: Visit River Country

Parks and Gardens

Mensforth Park

Mensforth Park is a delightful park located in the heart of Tooleybuc and next to the mighty Murray River. Boosting beautifully maintained lawn, a children's playground including a flying fox, plus public toilets, an outdoor kitchen and an undercover deck area at the adjacent Bridge Keepers Cottage. Mensforth Park is a fantastic spot for a picnic, perfect for families or those in need of a rest stop. If you need to stretch your legs, the Tooleybuc River Walk starts at the park and finishes at the Tooleybuc Sporting Club. The Tooleybuc Pontoon is nearby making easy access to the Murray River and the park provides great views of the historic Tooleybuc Bridge.

Tooleybuc NSW

48 km away

Tooleybuc River Walk — Image credit: Visit River Country

Natural Attractions

Tooleybuc River Walk

Starting from Mensforth Park in Tooleybuc, enjoy this peaceful walk from the Tooleybuc Bridge along the Murray River, finishing at the Tooleybuc Sporting Club. The heritage-listed Tooleybuc Bridge was the last of the timber truss bridges with a lift span to be built over the Murray River. Head north and see the Bridge Keepers Cottage on Murray St. The 1930s-era timber and tin cottage has been restored. It was home to the Bridge Keeper and his family up until 1994. Adjacent to the cottage is the original Punt Gate. Mensforth Park also features a playground and picnic area. From here, follow the river along the sealed path and enjoy the glorious river, birdlife, and fresh air. When the path nears Herbert St, turn off and head to the Tooleybuc Sporting Club, home to the enormous Mallee Root – the second-biggest ever found.

Tooleybuc NSW

49 km away

Heritage listed Tooleybuc Bridge — Image credit: Visit River Country

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Tooleybuc Bridge Over Murray River

The heritage-listed Tooleybuc Bridge is certainly worth stopping and viewing. Tooleybuc Bridge was constructed in 1924 in response to the speedy expansion of the fruit-growing industry in the area. This bridge is a timber truss bridge with a vertical lift span and was the last of engineer Percy Allan’s bridge designs. The Tooleybuc Bridge is the last in the series of timber truss bridges with lift spans to be built over the Murray River and is one of only two surviving bridges over the Murray River that incorporate Allan truss spans. A caretaker was appointed to Tooleybuc Bridge upon its opening to operate the lift span for river traffic and perform general maintenance and cleaning. The caretaker’s cottage was built next to the bridge in the 1930s as a residence for the caretaker and his family.

Tooleybuc NSW

49 km away

Speewa Ferry — Image credit: Stephen Dyer

Landmarks and Buildings

Speewa Ferry

Located just 20 kilometres north of Swan Hill, the Speewa Ferry first started operating in 1904. Locals from the area still talk about how the ferry was originally operated by hand winch! Now, in modern-day, the ferry is controlled by a diesel engine and can take up to two cars per ride. The Speewa Ferry runs every day between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:30 pm with two, one-hour breaks each day and is toll-free. The Ferry is controlled by NSW Roads and Maritime and is one of only two ferries to cross the Murray River on the NSW and Victoria borders, the other being the Wymah Ferry.

Speewa NSW

62 km away

Lake Benanee

Natural Attractions

Lake Benanee

Lake Benanee is a large freshwater lake 13 kilometres east of Euston. Euston and its sister, the Victorian border town of Robinvale, straddle a particularly scenic stretch of the Murray as Australia's most important river twists and turns through a mosaic of citrus orchards and vineyards. Lake Benanee has a beach area, public toilets and an Information Bay and is easily seen and accessed from the Sturt Highway.

Euston NSW

63 km away

Scrap Wire Sculptures — Image credit: Swan Hill Incorporated

Parks and Gardens

Scrap Wire Sculptures

Retired local farmer Jim Watson started creating these unique Scrap Wire Sculptures after seeing similar artwork at a country museum and thinking 'I can do that!'. So using his bare hands, he transformed useless scrap wire into this interesting art form. These creations can be found in the town center of Nyah West.

Nyah West VIC

64 km away

Mooloomoon Shearing Shed — Image credit: Murray River Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mooloomoon Shearing Shed

Mooloomoon is a beautiful property nestled in native bushland on the banks of the Edward River, walking distance from Moulamein. Mooloomoon is home to a magnificent historical shearing shed that tells the story of the shearing settlers, showcasing historical displays of Moulamein history and the history of many Australian historical Shearing Sheds. Take a stroll through the historic shearing shed or stay in one of the fully self-contained cabins located right along the Edward River.

Moulamein NSW

66 km away

Moulamein Heritage Village

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Moulamein Heritage Village

Step back in time at Moulamein Heritage Village. Moulamein Heritage Village offers a glimpse into the rich history of New South Wales' oldest river town. Explore beautifully preserved buildings and displays that bring the past to life — from the old schoolhouse and blacksmith's shop to the shearing shed and stables. Each corner tells the story of the settlers, farmers, and shearers who helped shape the Riverina region. Wander through the village and experience the resilience, hard work, and ingenuity of Moulamein's early pioneers. It's the perfect day trip for history lovers.

Moulamein NSW

66 km away

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