The Long Paddock
Cobb Highway, Hay, NSW
Visit the Long Paddock – Cobb Highway Touring route and explore NSW from the banks of the Murray River to the iconic outback towns of Broken Hill, Bourke and White Cliffs.Only 2 hours from Melbourne, this easy self-drive touring route offers adventures for all ages and budgets, from fishing and camping to museums and galleries…
Bidgee Riverside Walk
Murrumbidgee River Road, Hay, NSW, Australia
Bidgee Riverside Trail is a formed walking track that hugs the curves of the Murrumbidgee River invites visitors to wander through the Bushy Bend reserve to Sandy Point beach. The walking track features large public sculptures by artists John Wood and John Woodward. Hire a bike from the Visitor Information Centre to explore by bike.
Sunsets
Hay, NSW
Enjoy the unique experience of seeing the sunset with a 360-degree uninterrupted view. The perfect spot for photographers or those wanting to enjoy a traditional “sundowner” as the sun sets over the vast Hay Plains. Located just 16km north of Hay on the Cobb Highway the Sunset Viewing area features a Long Paddock information panel…
Historic Buildings
Hay is rich with history and heritage. Take a walk along the Heritage Trail during your visit and read the history of some of Hay’s wonderful historic buildings. Some buildings not to be missed that are not a part of the Heritage Walk are: Hay Railway StationHay War Memorial High SchoolHay War Memorial HallHay Gaol…
Mungo National Park
Visit the spectacular landscape that is home to the Mungo Lady and Mungo Man. The final resting place for these human cremations some 42,000 years old.You can do a self-guided drive tour through Mungo that takes you past the “Walls of China”, which run along the eastern shoreline of the largest lake. Or you can…
Carrathool
Carrathool
Carrathool is a village 64km east between Hay and Darlington Point and 5km north of the Sturt Highway. With a population of about 250 people, the town hub is the local Hotel. Every year in February they host the well know Carrathool races, it is home for farm stay Corynnia and accommodates camping on the…
Booroorban
Booroorban, New South Wales 2710
Booroorban is a village 55km South of Hay on the Cobb Highway. This little village has a passionate community, a great hotel and a farm stay not to miss.
One Tree
Located between Hay and Booligal on Cobb Highway is the famous and historic One Tree Hotel. The hotel was built in 1862 by Alexander Finch. Originally known as Finch Inn, it was renamed the One Tree Hotel later when purchased by William Clark. It was named because of a lone large gum tree growing on…
Maude
Located just 52 kilometres west of Hay, Maude is another beautiful place to set up camp or cast a lineExpect to find yellow belly, redfin and Murray cod as well as plenty of native wildlife along the banks of the Bidgee.Tired of feeding the fish? Enjoy some country hospitality at the Post Office Hotel or…
Booligal
Just 45 mins north of Hay, the historic village of Booligal is located on the banks of the Lachlan River on the vast Hay Plains. Enjoy great country meals at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel and explore the tiny village that includes a Long Paddock information panel that explores the history of the village including…