351 Moama Street, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
Bishop's Lodge is a remarkable iron building, constructed in 1888 as home of the first Anglican Bishop of the Riverina. It features unique architecture, reflecting the climatic conditions of the Riverina, including corrugated iron on the outside and saw dust for insulation. There are also attractive gardens in the grounds, including an acclaimed collection of heritage roses.
Morning and afterno ...
Hay Railway Station platform, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
DUNERA MUSEUM - The Hay Internment and Prisoner of War [POW] Camps Interpretive Centre was established in 1999 in carriages at the Hay Railway Station c1882. (NSW Heritage listed )
The station was the marshalling yard for over 6,000 German, Austrian, Australian, Italian and Japanese civilian internees and Italian and Japanese POW's. They were housed in turn in three camps of 1,000 inmat ...
355 Church Street, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
A diverse collection of artefacts showcasing the history of Hay is displayed in the buildings and ground of the old Hay Gaol. The complex has had many uses since it was built in 1878: gaol, maternity hospital, lock hospital for the insane, Prisoner of War detention centre, Institute for Girls and now a museum.
Exhibits include patchwork made by local quilter Marion Gibson, beer pumps used in Ha ...
Lachlan Street, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
The Hay Nature Walk runs along the northern side of the Murrumbidgee River. Picnic areas are located along the walking track to allow people to sit and enjoy the tranquillity of the river, to have a picnic, or to simply take a rest.
Passing through areas of native bushland allows you the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the area.
For a map please call at the Hay Visitor Inform ...
421 Murray street, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
Housed in two railway carriages, the museum tells the story of the camps in Hay where the 'Dunera boys', and Japanese and Italian prisoners of war, were held during World War II. Photographs, exhibits and music bring the experiences of the townsfolk and the internees to life. The Interpretive Centre exhibits are displayed in two restored train carriages at the Hay Railway Station. ...
Cobb Highway, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
The Hay Sunset Viewing Area is a must for the artist, photographer or those who have never seen a real sunset. Unhindered by tall buildings or smog, the traveller can delight in the magnificence of the sun going down. The full spectrum of colours is present as the sun sets over the plains.
When the sun is set the visitor can linger a little longer to see a real night sky. Without the illuminati ...
The Hay War Memorial High School was opened in 1923 in honour of the Hay and district volunteers who lost their lives on active service during Word War I. Of the 641 men who served in WWI, 103 did not return. This impacted greatly on the Hay and district community, who had one of the largest enlistment rates for a small town in Australia.
Honour rolls hang in the High School hall and flank the ...
The Hay Weir (Also known as Johnston Park) is located approximately 15km from Hay on the Maude Road. Facilities available include BBQ, picnic area and toilets. The Hay Weir is also an extremely popular fishing spot, where fisherman have been known to catch Murray Cod up to 70 pounds in weight! ...
Corner Sturt and Cobb Highways, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
Shearers enjoy legendary status in Australia, and links to Australia's vibrant and colourful shearing culture are prevalent in our contemporary life. Shear Outback is an innovative and exciting interpretative centre devoted to these colourful characters of the bush.
Located at the junction of the nation's crossroads between Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, the Shear Outback exhibition comprises ...
Corner of Lachlan and Moppett Streets, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
The Witcombe Fountain was a gift to the people of Hay from Mayor John Witcombe in 1883. Mayor Witcombe served five terms in office and was a member of the family responsible for building many of Hay's older buildings.
The cast iron fountain was made in Glasgow; four pewter mugs originally hung on chains around the fountain and were filled by water from the tap before drinking bubblers were inst ...
