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Brocklesby • Burrumbuttock • Culcairn • Gerogery • Henty • Holbrook • Jindera • Morven • Walbundrie • Walla Walla • Woomargama
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Greater Hume Council acknowledges that this is the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, and we pay our respects to elders both past and present.
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May
As we approach the end of autumn, the crisp, cool days have been gently blowing through Greater Hume, reminding us of the changing seasons. It is the perfect time to make the most of the remaining warmth before winter sets in. Get out and explore all that the Greater Hume region has to offer!
In this months newsletter we have put together a selection of the finest experiences waiting to be discovered in Greater Hume.
Please continue to check in for new additions on our Events page at #Greater Hume and #VisitGreaterHume for a comprehensive list of places to visit, experience and explore.
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Photo courtesy of Chloe Smith Photography
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Stock Water Workshop
Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre, Burrumbuttock
1 May 2024, 8.30am - 4.00pm
Contact:
Kathie Le Busque
0408 443 261
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Service NSW Mobile Service Centre
Holbrook
2 May 2024 - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Contact:
Service NSW
13 77 88
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Service NSW Mobile Service Centre
Walla Walla
7 May 2024 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Contact:
Service NSW
13 77 88
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Service NSW Mobile Service Centre
Culcairn
8 May 2024 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Contact:
Service NSW
13 77 88
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Service NSW Mobile Service Centre
Henty
9 May 2024 - 10.00am - 3.00pm
Contact:
Service NSW
13 77 88
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Storytime
Holbrook Library, Holbrook
9 May 2024, 11am - 12.00pm
Contact:
Holbrook Library
02 6036 0100
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Mother's Day Markets
Henty Hotel, Holbrook
12 May 2024 - 11.30am
Join the Holbrook Hotel for the Mother’s Day Markets on May 12, 2024.
The Holbrook Hotel are on the lookout for fantastic stallholders to make this event truly special! Whether you create handmade crafts, unique artworks, sweet treats or produce, they want to hear from you!
Let’s celebrate the special women in our lives together!
Share to your creative friends who might be interested, and let’s make this Mother’s Day unforgettable.
Contact:
Holbrook Hotel
02 6036 2099
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Holbrook Sheep and Wool Fair
Holbrook Sporting Complex, Holbrook
22 to 24 May 2024
Each year Holbrook Sheep and Wool Fair attracts stud sheep breeders and more than 150 secondary school students from throughout the Riverina, southern NSW and Victoria.
The first day of the fair is Schools' Day and is dedicated to educational workshops for participating schools, before they compete with their school sheep in the Schools' Interbreed Competition.
Thursday is the Open Sheep Competitions between the different breeds and the judging of fleeces. It concludes on the Friday morning with the Open Sheep Interbreed classes.
Various Judging Competitions are also conducted throughout the event. These consist of novice and senior sections for Merino Sheep, Meat Breed Sheep and Fleece Judging. The Holbrook Sheep and Wool Fair also hosts the Riverina Group Final of the Meat Sheep Judging Competition, with the winner and runner-up qualifying to represent the Riverina at the State Final of this hotly-contested competition.
Contact:
Holbrook Show Society
0427 832 803
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Storytime
Holbrook Library, Holbrook
23 May 2024, 11am - 12.00pm
Contact:
Holbrook Library
02 6036 0100
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Around the Campfire
Jindera Pioneer Museum, Jindera
25 May 2024 - 6.00pm to 10.00pm
A night of camp oven cooking, spit roast, campfire and bush band music in the nostalgic grounds of the Jindera Pioneer Museum. Cost inclusive of food - drinks at bar prices. Gates open at 6pm. No BYO.
For more information visit Jindera Pioneer Museum.
Contact:
Jindera Pioneer Museum
0408 409 842
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What to do in Greater Hume this May
If you are planning to treat your mum this Mother's Day, Greater Hume has everything you need to make her day special. If you are in search of a last minute gift or if your mum enjoys shopping, there are a variety of options for you. Treat her to a shopping day trip or even a weekend getaway if she is a dedicated shopper and loves to also take in the incredible local attractions along the way! Explore our charming bookshops and op shops, discover local artwork at galleries, or find that ideal décor piece at one of our gift shops!
Explore the landscape and soak up the atmosphere in our towns and villages as you fill your car with bargains, pre-loved clothes, and original artworks. A loop would take you through Culcairn, Henty, Holbrook, Gerogery, Jindera and Walla Walla.
- Your first stop - Culcairn! This would lead you to some beautiful shops such as Hub 'n' Hive, Curiouser n Curiouser and the Culcairn Craft Shop.
- Henty will show you to a variety of stores like Judy's Bazaar, Doodle Cooma Craft Shop and Henty Creative Gallery.
- A stop in Holbrook may leave your arms full of goodies from Hello Maude, Holbrook News and Gifts, Satch and Co, Lea_Bic Photography, Holbrook Paddock Eggs or from Lady Gail's Bookshop and Curios and Glenross Antiques! Don't forget to check out Bella Lou while you are in town also.
- A pit stop at the Gerogery Hotel for lunch may be just what Mum needs after that busy morning of shopping and driving and after a visit to the Riverina Hamper Co.
- Jindera will allow you to get your Op Shop fix as well as that afternoon coffee at The Fox & Brew.
- Your Final stop in Walla Walla will take you to the beautiful Walla Walla Water Tower Mural for your art fix and a touch of nature!
Contact:
Greater Hume Visitor Information Center
02 6036 2422
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Be sure to pack an afternoon supper and picnic blanket in the car and treat mum to a delicious experience with a view at one of our spectacular picnic spots!
- There are plenty of places to choose from in Woomargama National Park. The Tin Mines Picnic area may be of choice or the beautiful new Yambla View 'Wambariga' Lookout off Hanel's Road, Woomargama within the National Park. From here you can take in and soak up the incredible view of our region.
- Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre in Burrumbuttock houses the perfect picnic spot in their 4 hectare park. The gardens and woodland contain mainly locally rare native shrubs, wildflowers and grasses that attract a range of animals. The picnic tables are located next to the picturesque dam where you can sit back feel relaxed and enjoy the natural environment surrounding you.
- Morgan's Lookout, Walla Walla is an ideal picnic location with the added historic story. Learn about the bushranger Man Dan Morgan and how he used this lookout to his advantage as you soak in the vies and enjoy that perfect quality time with family.
There really is something for all to enjoy their Mothers Day and we hope you can spend it in Greater Hume!
Hub 'n' Hive, Culcairn
Matt Beaver Photography
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Itineraries and Tours
Our newly developed #VisitGreaterHume 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.
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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 #feelnsw #visitnsw #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 know of any changes to any operators or any of our businesses that are changing their services then please ensure that you make contact with Emily Jones at the Greater Hume Council, Holbrook by phone on
0448 099 536 or via email on tourism@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au.
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For more information on these events,
accommodation, places to eat, attractions and more ...
visit us #visitgreaterhume
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