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In his 27 years in Narrandera, Father Patrick Hartigan, Catholic Priest and writer, wrote some of this country's most loved bush poetry, published under the name John O'Brien. In the foreground of Saint Mel's Catholic Church, Audley Street, the Frieze Monument recognises the poet-priest John O'Brien of 'Around the Boree Log' fame.
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Come and enjoy Narrandera's Bike and Hike Trail System - a trail that begins in town and winds through bushland, wetlands and along the Murrumbidgee River. Narrandera Bike and Hike Trail can be enjoyed as a 23 kilometre trail or by opting for any of its individual tracks. The trail reveals several exciting features with signs interpreting points of interest along the way. Call into the Narrandera Destination and Discovery Hub (Visitor Information Centre) for your map and more information.
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Located next to the St Mel's Roman Catholic Church in Audley Street you will find a late Victorian-style residence with a large encircling verandah. This was the residence of Father Patrick Hartigan, who was the the Parish Priest for 27 years and wrote well-known bush poetry under the pen name 'John O'Brien'. Tours of part of the residence can be taken by prior arrangement with the Parish Office.
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Located within Marie Bashir Park in the centre of town, the Wiradjuri Honour Wall stands to honour the people of the Narrungdera Clan who have passed and the Wiradjuri people of Narrandera Shire. The aerial view of the wall is symbolic of a meeting place, while the open-sided nature of the curved structure is designed to be welcoming, with space for presentations to occur at the site. The design was developed in consultation with Elders and the community. The current wall was constructed in 2023 to replace the previous incomplete wall which had become damaged. One particular highlight is the panels honouring the service in two world wars by the Lyons family, through the bravery of Tiger Lyons in the First World War and his sons Tommy and William, who were among the famous Rats of Tobruk in the Second World War. This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government and Narrandera Shire Council.
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Conveniently situated beside the highway in the town centre, with ample parking space and accessible toilet facilities, the park is dotted with picnic areas, covered barbecue facilities, and shady trees, offering plenty of room to relax and play. An electric car charging station is located beside the park in Twynam Street. Spacious and beautifully presented, Marie Bashir Park has a reputation that can only be envied by many rural towns. Its charming white picket fence, extensive lawns, and beautiful trees create an enticing ambience. Its an amazing adventure and toddler playgrounds are challenging and loads of fun. Complete with a skate park, basketball hoops, liberty swing, outdoor exercise equipment, running track, cricket oval, historic grandstand, and plenty of open space, this park is a must-stop for everyone.
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Narrandera's Big Playable Guitar is on display inside the Narrandera Destination and Discovery Hub and is the biggest playable guitar in Australia. The guitar was built in 1988 by Narrandera local, Robert Palmer, to help promote the Country Music Club of Narrandera. Made from plywood and measuring 5.820 by 2.019 metres, the guitar took more than 300 hours to complete, and held the record as the Biggest Playable Guitar in the World until 2000. Narrandera's Big Guitar features in several 'Big Things' publications and web sites, and visitors are encouraged to take photos and even try their hand at strumming a tune. In 2025 a musical projection experience was added to the Guitar display, bringing this amazing item to life in new ways.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Hankinson Memorial Fountain is a ceramic fountain created by Royal Doulton. It is located in Narrandera within the Memorial Gardens at the junction of East Street and Victoria Avenue. There are only two of these fountains known to be in existence, the other one being in Pakistan. The ceramic Royal Doulton fountain was presented to the people of Narrandera by Alderman RH and Mrs Hankinson in 1922 in honour of all those in Narrandera and District who served in the Great War 1914-1918. The fountain remains a fitting tribute to Mr Hankinson, who stands in local history as one of the area's most civic-minded citizens.
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The Tiger Moth Memorial commemorates the RAAF No. 8 Elementary Flying School. In August 1940, an air school was established at Narrandera on the site of the present airport by the Royal Australian Air Force. The school was the No. 8 Elementary Flying Training School, where over the next five years during World War II, 3,818 student pilots commenced their elementary flying training on DH82 Tiger Moth Aircraft. The memorial features a DH82 Tiger Moth Aircraft as used at the training school, a comprehensive collection of model aeroplanes, and a range of photographic and other memorabilia. Tiger Moth Wings (replica hat pin) are available for purchase at the Narrandera Destination and Discovery Hub.
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Natural Attractions
Join the many birdwatchers and twitchers who seek out the over 200 bird species found in this region, and enjoy discovering the varied sites and habitats on offer. Narrandera Shire has thirteen informal bird watching sites and several national park reserves. Birding guides, species lists, and other information are available from the Narrandera Visitor Information Centre.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Two-Foot Heritage Walk is a self-guided walking or driving map that will introduce you to Narrandera's heritage and history as you enjoy over 50 sites and buildings that highlight Narrandera's character and charm. Maps are free and can be obtained from the Narrandera Destination and Discovery Hub, located in Marie Bashir Park, Cadell Street, Narrandera. Sites and information along the walk include local residences, school buildings, railway station, bank buildings, fire station, hotel buildings, Council Chambers, churches and more.
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Kiesling Lane is located in the middle of Narrandera's main shopping area in East Street. This little side-lane nestled between buildings hosts a fascinating collection of heritage photographs and storyboards telling of Narrandera's development from frontier town to the rural service town of today. Here you will learn more about how Narrandera was settled and the importance of agriculture in the area's history. Accessible at all hours, this truly is an opportunity to wander down memory lane.
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Located beside the Fig Tree Motel on the Newell Highway the Big Fig Tree is almost 200 years old and an amazing specimen of a tree, though not native to this part of Australia. In recent years it has suffered some damage due to climate impacts and age, but it remains an impressive sight.
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A fascinating self-guided walk - pick up your discovery map from the Narrandera Destination and Discovery Hub (Visitor Information Centre). Learn about people who helped shape the town and its surrounds and visit their final resting place. Discover amazing facts about the father of Australian irrigation, Sir Samuel McCaughey, Narrandera's multi-cultural past, and the murders that inspired Bryce Courtney's novel, 'Jessica', among other interesting histories.
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The Bundidgerry walking track consists of three loops - the Lake Talbot short loop (three kilometres), Lake Talbot loop (seven kilometres) and the Murrumbidgee loop (11 kilometres) and follows a scenic route around Lake Talbot and the majestic Murrumbidgee River. The track was designed to take advantage of the natural features such as rocky hills, gullies, high river banks, sandy beaches, irrigation channels and in some cases rough vehicular tracks. The round journey is 11 kilometres long and takes about four hours to complete. The track passes across the top end of the local koala regeneration reserve on the river. Track information is available at the Narrandera Destination and Discovery Hub, in Marie Bashir Park.
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Landmarks and Buildings
The red brick tower of the former Oakbank Brewery is a distinctive and prominent Narrandera landmark that stands ninety feet high beside the Murrumbidgee River, just off the Newell Highway. The tower represents an industry that had its heyday in the Riverina between the 1890s and mid-1920s. The Oakbank Brewery was amongst the most modern in NSW. Run with the latest equipment from England, it employed up to 100 men. During 1921, the brewery had a capacity of 20,000 gallons of stout and bottled and draught beer and could produce 10,000 bottles of beer and 15,000 bottles of cordial daily. Branches sprang up throughout the Riverina and fifty hotels in the region were controlled by the brewery. In 1924 the brewery was sold to Tooths of Sydney for a reported price of £200,000. The new owners closed down the brewing operation, but the Oakbank Cordial Factory – followed by a number of other operators – continued with the production of cordials at the site until 1986. The walls of the red brick tower survive today and the National Trust has listed it as a building of historical significance. There is a free-camping site for caravans and RVs at Brewery Flat.
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Narrandera's Aerial Trunk Route formed part of a telecommunications route that linked cities and towns throughout Eastern Australia. Constructed in the early 1950s, it was considered by experts at the time to be one of the world's best. Decommissioned in 1987, the remnant pole and lines remain as a memorial. Located alongside the Sturt Memorial in Sturt Drive, between the Murrumbidgee River and Narrandera Wetlands, this memorial is a fascinating piece of Australian telecommunications history.
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The Charles Sturt Memorial commemorates explorer Captain Charles Sturt and his party passing this place in 1829 on their epic journey along the Murrumbidgee River to discover an inland sea. Local lore has it that Sturt marked a tree on the site of this memorial, which is situated at Narrandera on the northern bank of the Murrumbidgee River, just west of the Newell Highway near the entrance to the Narrandera Wetlands.
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Natural Attractions
The Murrumbidgee River and surrounding natural bushland at Narrandera are ideal for swimming and picnicking, with three natural beaches and facilities for fishing and boating. The Murrumbidgee River runs through Narrandera and is home to endangered species Murray Cray, Trout Cod and Murray Cod. The river is bound by a red gum corridor characteristic of the Riverina region. A bushland area on the river banks features walking tracks and a koala regeneration reserve.
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The Paddle Steamer 'Wagga Wagga' was the last of the Murrumbidgee paddle steamers. It spent forty years servicing the waterways between Mildura and Wagga Wagga carting timber, wool and provisions. In 1918 it sprang a leak and was run aground on a sandbar and left to rot. A viewing platform and informational signage have been installed to provide the best views of the wreck. Please note: The remains of the wreck are only visible when water levels in the river are very low.
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Narrandera Wetlands is a man-made wetland that receives the town's stormwater and improves the quality of the water entering the Murrumbidgee River, whilst providing a haven for waterbirds and wetland flora and fauna. A one-kilometre easy grade walking track, several bird hides, picnic tables and informational signage make this a wonderful destination for visitors seeking to spend a little time in nature.
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Landmarks and Buildings
With the best view across town, visitors and residents are able to head to the water tower and immerse themselves in a wrap-around mural comprising a visual collection of landmarks, activities, flora and fauna that resonates with the local community. The stories behind the design include significant icons for the Narrandera Shire Community with the colours inspired by the local environment including the colours of sunsets viewed from this site. The Lizard – The name Narrandera is derived from Narrungdera, the name of the Wiradjuri clan whose country the town now rests upon, meaning 'place of the Eastern Bearded Dragon'. The Koala – a healthy koala population, inhabits the riverside woodland. The Murray Cod - the Murrumbidgee river is home to Murray Cod which hold a special significance for the local community. The Tiger Moth Aeroplane – During World War II the No 8 Elementary Flying Training School was established at Narrandera airport. The Paddle Steamer – From 1858 steamers were a frequent sight on the Murrumbidgee River, PS Wagga Wagga carried wool and stores between Narrandera and Hay for 40 years. The Oakbank Brewery Tower – Websters Soft Drink factory ruin stands 30m high. The River – The Murrumbidgee river and its related waterways: Bundidgerry Creek; Lake Talbot; Wetlands; along with its Red Gum Woodlands and beaches.
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Located near the entrance to the Lake Talbot Tourist Park, this Lookout provides a stunning view of Lake Talbot and surrounding bushland. It has a barbecue shelter and picnic tables built by local Rotary. It is also a starting point for the Bundidgerry Walking Track, which follows a picturesque loop around the Lake, and into the Narrandera Flora and Fauna Reserve.
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Inspired by his father, an expert craftsman of boomerangs for hunting and throwing, Michael Lyons inherited the skills and patience to perfect the art of making boomerangs and artefacts with earthy colours and traditional designs. A descendant of the Wiradjuri nation, Michael leads cultural tours around his traditional country, teaching about bush foods and survival. Michael also welcomes visitors to his workshop by the river on Bamblett Street, where he beautifully crafts his didgeridoos, boomerangs, coolamons, emu eggs, clap sticks, and other artefacts.
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Lake Talbot Water Park is a whole new level of excitement. Make a splash in the pools or slide into summer via one of the three slides - you can even race your friends in the enclosed high-speed racer slide! The splash-and-play park is fun and accessible for all ages to enjoy. The beautiful lawned pool surrounds offer shady picnic spots, barbecues, pool-level change rooms, and easy access for the whole family, including wheelchair access into the pools. And the new Skywalk off the carpark offers spectacular views over Lake Talbot itself. No summer is complete without a visit to Lake Talbot Water Park!
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