Marble Masterpiece
(Category: Featured, History & Heritage, Things to do)
The sculptor of the famous Dog on the Tuckerbox, Frank Rusconi, also left another impressive legacy for Gundagai in the form of a unique cathedral-in-miniature. Coined ‘Rusconi’s Marble Masterpiece’, Rusconi wanted to showcase the diversity and beauty of NSW marble. … Continue reading
Gundagai Gaol
(Category: History & Heritage, Things to do)
Entertaining and informative self-guided audio tours of this heritage site are available daily between the times of 9:00am – 3:30pm. Hire a player, headphones and pick up the key from the Visitor Information Centre (open 7 days 9am – 4.30pm). … Continue reading
Main Street Walking Tour
(Category: History & Heritage, Things to do)
A pleasant 2km stroll viewing many historic points of interest. This walk starts and finishes at the Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, heading east (away from the highway) firstly. The Main Street Heritage Walk takes a little over one hour to complete. … Continue reading
Gundagai Railway
(Category: History & Heritage, Things to do)
The Gundagai Railway station was built in 1885 and was officially declared open for public use on the 1st June, 1886. First services along the new branch line were the service contractor trains and then as the line was officially … Continue reading
Australian Road Transport Heritage Centre
(Category: Art & Antiques, History & Heritage, Things to do)
The Australian Road Transport Heritage Centre (ARTHC) is an iconic national transport museum dedicated to the preservation, upkeep and display of vehicles and equipment that played a role in the development of the Australian road transport industry. The ARTHC … Continue reading
“The Great Rescue of 1852” Sculpture
(Category: History & Heritage)
Yarri and Jacky Jacky stand on the corner of Kitchener Street and Sheridan Street. A larger than life-size, bronze sculpture to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the Great Flood of Gundagai in 1852. Artist Darien Pullen of Meridian Sculpture Foundry. … Continue reading
Gundagai Historical Museum
(Category: History & Heritage, Things to do)
Those interested in history will find the Gundagai Historical Museum fascinating. It is a treasure trove of memorabilia, with displays of pioneer life, bushrangers and even Phar Lap’s saddlecloth. One highlight of the vast collection is the two gorgets (medallions) … Continue reading
Gabriel Gallery
(Category: Art & Antiques, History & Heritage, Things to do)
Gundagai is home to a truly unique, private collection of historic photographs which are now internationally known as the Gabriel Collection. The town Doctor in Gundagai from 1887, Dr Charles Louis Gabriel was also a keen amateur photographer. Local businessman … Continue reading