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Spring 2020
Brocklesby • Burrumbuttock • Culcairn • Gerogery • Henty • Holbrook • Jindera • Morven • Walbundrie • Walla Walla • Woomargama
November

As things start to slowly open up we are looking forward to a number of relaxed restrictions and the impact this has on events in our region.

We have highlighted some of the great opportunities that exist within Greater Hume for you to explore and experience as well as a number of events to look forward to.

Please continue to check in for new additions on our Events page on the Greater Hume website and the Visit Greater Hume website for a comprehensive list of places to visit and things to experience. We have had our new Greater Hume Visitor Guide printed and look forward to showcasing our wonderful region as the borders reopen.



  


 

Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre, Burrumbuttock


Mural, Walbundrie Hotel
Wednesday 11 November - Remembrance Day Services

Across the region there will be Remembrance Day Services held at 11:00 am. It is a time for remembering men and women, particularly those from our area, who heard the call to help preserve the traditions in our country, often at considerable sacrifice. Please check the Event page on our website for more details of services in your area.


 
Garage Sale Trail


With garage sales happening both online and in person, Garage Sale Trail 2020 will bring you new, safe and fun ways to join the Trail and be part of the country’s biggest weekend of money making, planet-saving and treasure-hunting fun.

Register your interest now to be alerted when registrations open at www.garagesaletrail.com.au 

Garage Sale Trail is for everyone! Households, community groups, charities, schools, makers and creators can all hold a sale to earn some extra cash or fundraise.

Itineraries and Tours  

Our newly developed Visit Greater Hume website has a section on Planning Trips and Tours where you will find 14 different tours around our region. Choose something that suits your interests and time frames. There is something for everyone!


This month we have featured one of our favourite spots in Greater Hume.

 

Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre, Burrumbuttock

Established in 1995, Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre is set on an old stock reserve and public watering place. As you walk around the 4-hectare park, you will pass a large dam, wetlands, natural woodland and native garden beds. These features offer a great diversity of native plants and wildlife habitat found in Box-Gum grassy woodlands.

Developed and maintained by local volunteers, Wirraminna presents a model for local Landcare projects that aim to restore native vegetation and wetlands on farms to redress problems of declining biodiversity. The gardens and woodland contain many locally rare native shrubs, wildflowers and grasses that attract a range of animals such as native bees, frogs, skinks, many bird species, possums and the threatened Squirrel Glider.

It is a popular outing for clubs and organisations, and many visitors to the region call in to explore the gardens and learn about our local environment. Interpretive signage and a self-guided walk around the park tell the environmental story. A strong environmental education program is run every year for regional schools. There is a picnic area with a free electric barbecue beside the picturesque dam. The remnant natural Box-Gum woodland is being restored towards its original diversity, with reintroduction of many of the fast-disappearing wildflowers and grasses of the district. A seed production area produces seed of many of these plants to allow more extensive grassland restoration in the future.

The rammed earth Discovery Centre is used by school and community groups and contains an aquarium for native fish and a colony of threatened Southern Corroboree frogs. Wirraminna is open all year round to the general public, with the Discovery Centre open by appointment.

For information and tours contact 02 6029 3185 or www.wirraminna.org.au. The Centre also offers picnic area with a free electric barbecue beside the picturesque dam.



       
  
   Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre, Burrumbuttock           
           
         
December
A number of our local communities are preparing for Christmas festivities - light competitions, carols for the community and shopping opportunities. Please check back in with our Events page to ensure that you don't miss an opportunity to join in the festive cheer.
Let's Keep Informed

With a heavy reliance on social media during this time make the most of your adventures by using the following hashtags and in turn help promote our area to the broader community.

#visitgreaterhume #CulcairnHentyHolbrookJinderaWallaWalla #visitnsw #liveagreaterlife #buylocalingreaterhume #LoveNSW #myriverinamurray #regionalnsw #holidayherethisyear #regionaltourism #visitthemurray #tourismindustry #australiantourism

As we are all aware we are operating in a quickly changing environment. We still have visitors and locals inquiring as to what we have on offer here in the Greater Hume region. If you are know of any changes to our operators or any of our businesses that are changing their services then please ensure that you make contact with Sharon McCarthy at the Greater Hume Visitor Information Centre, Holbrook by phone on 02 6036 2422 or via email on tourism@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au
For more information on these events,
accommodation, places to eat, attractions and more ...
visit us @ visitgreaterhume.com.au 
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