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Urana Soldiers Memorial Hall

Landmarks and Buildings

Urana Soldiers Memorial Hall

Step back in time with the Urana Soldiers Memorial Hall. The historical building represents an outstanding example of the architecture of yesteryear and is thought to be the largest of its type in New South Wales. The Urana Soldiers' Memorial Hall, located in Urana, NSW, was established to honor those who served in World War I. The foundation stone was laid in 1923, and the hall was officially opened in May 1925. It's a two-story structure that incorporates the original Mechanics Institute Hall, with an imposing concrete frontage added to unify the appearance of both buildings.

Urana NSW

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The entrance to MacKnight Park. The gazebo and noticeboard are visible.

Parks and Gardens

MacKnight Park

MacKnight Park, located on Anna Street in Urana, features a rotunda, playground equipment, public toilets, an Honour Roll and a noticeboard detailing local attractions. The park was named after Dr Conway Montgomery MacKnight, who practised in Urana from 891 to 1919 and was the first President of Urana Shire. The land for a rest and playground area was purchased in 1948. The Honour Roll was dedicated at the park's 50th anniversary, held on 25 April 1998. The dedication was attended by three of MacKnight's daughters. The gazebo opened in 2011 to commemorate 150 years since the proclamation of the town of Urana.

Urana NSW

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Urana Courthouse Museum — Image credit: Melinda Nash

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Urana Courthouse Museum

Come and visit the historic Urana Courthouse, built in 1879. The original Courtroom is impressive in size, retaining many features from its days as a Court. Located inside are many displays of local history and culture, from pre-federation to today. They have the original charge book, including some entries from the bushranger era (they are not far from Ned Kelly country) and the Samurai mystery. The location houses an impressive collection of hats made by Frederick Fox LVO, who was the Milliner for HRH Queen Elizabeth II and correspondence with the Queen and relatives. With a team of dedicated volunteers, we are continually updating all the displays to exhibit them better and create a better experience for the visitor. Please contact them for access times.

Urana NSW

0.4 km away

The Savannah Goanna, designed by Andrew Whitehead

Landmarks and Buildings

Savannah Goanna Sculpture

The Savannah Goanna was installed in front of the Urana Bowling Club in 2018. This Federation Council initiative, perched on a large rock near the tennis courts, required some fine-tuning by creator Andrew Whitehead in order to fit on the rock. Savannah was inspired by the bark drawings of Yolngu artist, David Malangi, that are illustrated on the first Australian one dollar note (1966). Andrew Whitehead lives locally in Urana and is renowned for his beautifully crafted scrap metal sculptures. North of the Murray is home to many of his impressive artworks. Just a short stroll from Savannah you can visit the Courthouse Museum and see more about the creation of Andrews sculptures as well as dive in to the history of the Urana Aquatic Centre and the town's famous people.

Urana NSW

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The avenue of kurrajong trees planted in Urana.

Parks and Gardens

Avenue of Trees

The avenue of trees from the Corowa Bridge to Urana on the east and west sides of the road is known as Jubilee Avenue. The kurrajong trees were planted to mark the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V. The proceedings were commenced by an address of the Deputy President, Cr Townsend (in the absence of the President through illness), who briefly expressed the feeling of loyalty and love with which the community regards the Royal Family. Cr Whitehead endorsed these sentiments and commended to those present the idea of adopting each of the trees planted as a personal expression of loyalty and to be specially tended by the planter. The first trees were then planted on the east and west side of the approach to the bridge by Crs Townsend and Whitehead, and all present planted one or more trees and expressed their willingness to take an interest in the individual trees" the Urana Advocate and Oaklands Advertiser reported in 1935. Nearby Stephen Street also boasts a historically significant selection of trees; the date palms planted here were planted from seeds brought back from the Middle East by returned soldiers after World War I.

Urana NSW

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The sign to the entrance of the Urana Golf Course.

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Urana Golf Course

This community owned and managed golf course is perfect for afternoon entertainment. In 2016, a seven hole course with synthetic greens and locally manufactured seating was created around JM Smith Flora and Fauna Reserve. A further two holes on the other side of the Urana Aquatic Centre, accessed by the bridge on the southern end, are coming shortly. Golf clubs can be hired from Urana Caravan Park.

Urana NSW

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A scrap metal horse stands at a trough, surrounded by sheep and drover sculptures.

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Stockman and his Mob at Horse Trough Sculpture

In the heart of the township of Urana, a flock of sheep can be found clustered around a trough. Two corrugated iron drovers herd the sheep, and a scrap metal horse also stands at the trough. These corrugated iron sculptures are a community art installation, where families around the area each paid AUD100 to get a sheep. The sheep are "dressed" in outfits according to the time of year. More information can be found at the Urana Courthouse Museum. The trough the sheep have been arranged around is one of the many Bills horse troughs found throughout Australia. The trough was donated through the Annis and George Bills Estate Trust which was set up following the death of businessman George Bills in 1927. George and Annis wanted to ensure horses and other animals had access to water in towns. Hundreds of troughs throughout Victoria and New South Wales were installed between 1930 and 1939, Urana's being just one of them.

Urana NSW

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The brick fence and building of St Fiacres Roman Catholic Church in Urana.

Landmarks and Buildings

St Fiacres Roman Catholic Church

Opened in 1959, St Fiacres Roman Catholic Church in Urana was built just to the south of the current church, St Mary's. St Mary's celebrated its first mass on 7 January 1883 with the bell tower being built in 1885. Many local families have had several generations associated with St Fiacres, with almost all family members having being baptised at St Fiacres. The church is still in use today. The brick facade highlights the modern construction of this church in comparison to other old churches in the area.

Urana NSW

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A scrap metal spider sculpture on the side of a water tower in Urana.

Landmarks and Buildings

Not So Itsy Spider Sculpture

This impressive sculpture, created by scrap metal artist Andrew Whitehead, is the second-largest spider sculpture in the world. Until the 1980s the local Urana football team was known as The Spiders, and this sculpture pays homage to that fact. Mr Whitehead, who is afraid of heights, installed the artwork on the water tower himself, climbing a 16m ladder and walking around the 30cm rim of the tower carrying an 8kg bracket and 8m of cable. Once the bracket and cable were in place a cherry picker raised the spider into position and the sculpture was secured with three cables. Andrew Whitehead's sculptures can be found adorning much of the landscape North of the Murray, including Mulwala, Lowesdale and Boree Creek.

Urana NSW

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Urana War Memorial Swimming Pool

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Urana War Memorial Swimming Pool

The Urana War Memorial Swimming Pool is set within Urana’s sporting centre, Victoria Park. The family-friendly facility has a large lap pool for older children and adults as well as the perfect sized toddler pool to splash and play. The facility offers seasonal swimming lessons for all ages promoting water safety as well as further advanced stroke correction. Their facility features a 33-metre pool, toddlers' pool, kiosk, change rooms with hot showers, plenty of grass and picnic facilities, and a dedicated and personable lifeguarding team.

Urana NSW

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urana bird aviary

Natural Attractions

Urana Free Flight Bird Aviary

Situated at the J&M Smith Flora and Fauna Reserve right next to the Urana Caravan Park the Urana Free Flight Bird Aviary is the perfect place to plan a stop as you travel around North of the Murray. Surrounded by the views of the Urana Aquatic Centre it makes the perfect setting for a little lakeside picnic as you watch the colourful birdlife. Take the time to explore the walking trail that starts at the free-flight aviary and slowly wanders around the Urana Aquatic Centre past the native birds and animals.

Urana NSW

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Urana Aquatic Centre — Image credit: Federation Council

Natural Attractions

Urana Aquatic Centre

The Urana Aquatic Centre is a man-made lake developed on the original site of the town’s water supply reservoir perfect for water skiing, fishing, bird watching and just about any other water activity you can think of. With the play equipment and five-kilometre round walking trail, there is plenty to do for the whole family. With the NSW DPI regularly restocking the native fish in the Aquatic Centre there is always a supply of Murray Cod and Golden Perch to be caught. The adjacent J&M Smith Flora and Fauna Reserve created in 1996 is an ideal spot for those interested in exploring the local flora and fauna with an abundance of native birds including a red-rumped parrot, brown treecreeper, striated pardalote, spiny-cheeked honeyeater, striped honeyeater, the regionally uncommon grey-crowned babbler and when the lake is flooded waterbirds flock to the area. For native plant enthusiasts, the nature reserve supports a woodland of yellow box and white cypress pine, red gumtrees and over 70 recorded species of grasses and herbs. Following floods, several grasses and short-lived herbs such as weeping love grass, sneezeweed, sedge and yellow buttons were established on the lake bed.

Urana NSW

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The brick entrance to the Oaklands Recreation Reserve, with amenities buildings in the background.

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Oaklands Recreation Reserve

A community hub for the sports clubs of Oaklands for decades, the land for the Oaklands Recreation Reserve was surveyed in 1911. The area has since been developed into a large area where most sports can be played. The football oval is the centrepiece, with visitors entering through the brick entrance to find a ticket office on one side and the netball courts on the other. The Recreation Reserve also boasts a cricket pitch and six fenced tennis courts. Large change room facilities, a tea pavilion and barbecue area add to the comfort of guests.

Oaklands NSW

27 km away

Farm machinery at the Oaklands Vintage Machinery Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Oaklands Vintage Machinery Museum

If all things machinery is your passion or love the local history, a visit to the Oaklands Vintage Machinery Museum is a must-do when visiting North of the Murray. With an eclectic and fascinating collection of vintage machinery and free admission all year round, you won't want to miss a tour. For more details or a guided tour of the museum, contact Peter Kerr on the number supplied. Scattered around the museum you will find the Oaklands Peoplescape. Named for the public art installation arrayed on the lawn of Parliament House, Canberra to celebrate the Centenary of Federation, Oaklands displays its own life-sized steel figures of significant local identities. A number of the Oaklands figures were accepted and displayed at Parliament House in 2001, before returning home to be displayed in front of the Oaklands Vintage Machinery Museum. All of the figures commemorate locals, with the most painted entirely by locals.

Oaklands NSW

27 km away

Orchid in a Teacup sculpture at Oaklands

Landmarks and Buildings

Orchid in a Teacup Sculpture

Oaklands is home to a unique threatened orchid: the Oaklands Diuris. To celebrate and raise awareness of the orchid and improve the streetscape for locals and travellers alike, the Oaklands Country Women's Association commissioned a sculpture of the orchid in a teacup. The sculpture stands at approximately 1.5 metres tall. The Sculpture was a true community effort, with the concept designed by a local art student, and the local and nearby communities banding together to create the final design and surrounding gardens and benches. The sculpture can be found on the corner of Milthorpe and Coreen Streets.

Oaklands NSW

27 km away

Swimming fun in Federation Shire

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Oaklands War Memorial Swimming Pool

The Oaklands Swimming Pool is set in the centre of town, walking distance from the main street. The facility caters for all ages and provides seasonal swimming lessons. Whether the kids are learning to swim or you’re just wanting to cool off on a hot day, there is plenty of room for all abilities. The central facility features: a 33-metre pool, toddlers' pool, kiosk, change rooms with hot showers, plenty of grass and picnic facilities, dedicated and personable lifeguarding team.

Oaklands NSW

27 km away

A sculpture of a metal horse and another of a man sitting at a pump.

Landmarks and Buildings

Hardworking Horse Sculpture

The "Hardworking Horse" sculpture at Daysdale, situated in the picnic area across from the Exchange Hotel, had a plaque unveiled on 27th March 2021 in honour of the late Len Hanrahan, a local farmer who lost his 40 year-long battle with cancer in 2020. Len's motto, featured on the plaque, reads "Coming together as a community brings people together". The metal horse sculpture was created by Doug Monroe. This sculpture, along with Jimmy Hewson's "Man on the Pump" in the same vicinity, give an artist's impression of how Daysdale's water used to be pumped in the late 19th century.

Daysdale NSW

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A metal sculpture of Tim Fischer riding a small train at Boree Creek

Landmarks and Buildings

Last Train from Boree Sculpture

In May 2021, a new tribute to the late Tim Fischer was unveiled in Boree Creek. The scrap metal sculpture detailing his likeness was crafted by artist Andrew Whitehead, using references and keepsakes from Mr Fischer's wife and family members to match his resemblance. The sculpture shows a likeness of Tim Fischer riding a small green steam train. While the unveiling of the sculpture was initially intended to coincide with the first anniversary of Tim Fischer's death in August 2020, these plans were cancelled due to COVID-19. Other sculptures by acclaimed scrap metal artist Andrew Whitehead can be found North of the Murray, including pieces in Morundah, Mulwala and Lowesdale.

Boree Creek NSW

39 km away

"Swagman and Rusty", a sculpture of a swagman and a dog at Boree Creek.

Landmarks and Buildings

Swagman and Rusty Sculpture

The Swagman and Rusty sculpture was commissioned by the Boree Creek Town Improvement Committee to celebrate the 2010 Boree Creek Centenary. The theme of the Sculpture was chosen to remember the passing of the travelling 'swaggy', which was once a common sight 50 years ago on country roads. The scrap metal sculpture was designed and erected by artist Andrew Whitehead in 2012. Andrew Whitehead's scrap metal sculptures are prominently featured in rural Australia, particularly around his home township of Urana.

Boree Creek NSW

40 km away

Hodgson Park — Image credit: Lockhart Shire Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Hodgson Park

Hodgson Park is a peaceful community space located just across the creek from the Lockhart Caravan Park. The park commemorates Harold W. Hodgson (1904–1974), a visionary and dedicated contributor to the development of Lockhart and the surrounding district. His legacy lives on in this tranquil setting, offering visitors a place to reflect and relax. Facilities include a barbecue and picnic area, making it an ideal stop for families, travellers, and locals alike!

Lockhart NSW

42 km away

Lockhart Pool — Image credit: Lockhart Shire Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Lockhart Swimming Pool Complex

The Lockhart Swimming Pool Complex is a welcoming and family-friendly facility, perfect for cooling off and relaxing during the warmer months. The complex features three heated pools including a 25-metre, six-lane lap pool complete with a one-metre diving board, an intermediate pool suitable for lessons and specialised activities and a toddler pool with beach entry and splash play equipment, ideal for young children. Visitors can make use of the on-site canteen and barbecue facilities, or are welcome to bring their own food and enjoy lunch or dinner by the pool. A children's playground adds to the fun, making it a great outing for families. Additional amenities include accessible toilets and hot water showers, ensuring comfort for all patrons.

Lockhart NSW

42 km away

Love Lock — Image credit: Lockhart Shire Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Lockhart Love Locks

Where better to leave a Love Lock than in 'Lock-Heart'? Celebrate your love in the heart of Lockhart by placing a padlock on the enchanting Lockhart Love Locks sculpture. Overlooking the scenic Brookong Lagoon, this unique installation invites couples to lock in their love with a padlock and cast their key into the Love Lock Wishing Well, symbolising an everlasting bond. Rooted in a romantic global tradition, love locks are a meaningful gesture where partners attach a padlock to a special structure to represent enduring affection. The key is then thrown away, symbolising unbreakable commitment. Whether you're visiting with your soulmate or marking a special occasion, the Lockhart Love Locks offer a heartfelt way to create a lasting memory in this picturesque town. 'Make a wish. Throw the key. Let the magic last for eternity.'

Lockhart NSW

42 km away

Women and Wool Exhibition

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Women and Wool Exhibition

Explore the artistry, creativity, and history of wool at the Women and Wool exhibition in Lockhart. Inspired by the generosity and skill of local women, Tricia Herford, Suzanne Sly, Nicki Guttler, and benefactor Doris Golder, this exhibition celebrates craftsmanship, design, and community connection. Discover beautifully preserved garments, sketches, design notes, and accessories that showcase Tricia's expertise in spinning, weaving, and dyeing, alongside Suzanne's remarkable collection. Learn the story of Thomas Bond and the legacy of the Bond sheep breed, a proud part of Lockhart's history.

Lockhart NSW

42 km away

Walk of Fame Lockhart — Image credit: Lockhart Shire Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Lockhart Shire Walk of Fame

The Lockhart Shire Walk of Fame is established in Walter Day Park, Lockhart, to honour those residents of Lockhart Shire whose skill, character and contribution to Australia has been exceptional, realising prominent achievement in their chosen field. The purpose of these signs is to identify, recognise and honour significant individuals who have contributed to the character and awareness of the Lockhart Shire and to generate a sense of community and motive and inspire youth throughout the Shire The current inductees include: Aubrey John "Aub" Hodgson, Bill Peach AM, Donald Moreton "Don" Kendell AM, Flora Sydney Eldershaw, Gunning Francis Plunkett, John Herbert "Jack" Crawford OBE, Julie Aileen "Judy" Kelly, Nancy Mary Weir AO, Norman Douglas Somerville "Sticks" Provan, Peter Somerville Provan, Raymond George Burkinshaw, Sister Moira (baptised Marie Therese Lynch), Theodore Delwin "Ted" Noffs, Thomas Bond, Timothy Andrew "Tim" Fischer AC, William Halliday MLC..

Lockhart NSW

42 km away

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