Historic Bridges
(Category: History & Heritage, Things to do)
The landscape at Gundagai is dominated by four bridges spanning the Murrumbidgee flats: the historic Prince Alfred Bridge, the timber Railway Bridge, and now the dual Sheahan bridges of the Hume Highway. The timber viaducts are wonderful examples of early … Continue reading
Dog on the Tuckerbox Recreation Trail
(Category: Nature & Outdoors, Sport & Leisure, Things to do)
The newly formed Dog on the Tuckerbox Walking/Cycling/Horse Riding Trail is a 4.6 km trail connecting town with the Dog on the Tuckerbox. Use the quiet roads to access the trail from the main street (an extra 3km), or park … Continue reading
Dog on the Tuckerbox
(Category: History & Heritage)
An internationally recognised Australian icon, the Dog on the Tucker Box is located 5 miles (8 km) north of Gundagai, just off the Hume Highway. The legend of the Dog began in the 1850s with a poem Bullocky Bill by … Continue reading
Birdwatching
(Category: Nature & Outdoors, Things to do)
Gundagai is the ideal location to base any bird watching trip. With the Murrumbidgee floodplain in the centre of town, you don’t have to go far for good birding. Over 60 species of bird have been identified in and around … Continue reading
Gundagai River Walk
(Category: Nature & Outdoors, Sport & Leisure, Things to do)
A paved, shared, off-road cycle track links North and South Gundagai. The track runs through picturesque sheltered parkland along the side of Morleys Creek, the golf course and across the historic Prince Alfred Bridge over the Murrumbidgee River. The track … Continue reading
Gundagai Skate Park
(Category: Sport & Leisure, Things to do)
Get the kids together with their scooters or skateboards and head down to the Gundagai Skate Park located in Yarri Park on Landon Street. There is also a playground, sheltered seating and BBQ available, so it is a lovely spot … Continue reading
Gold Trails of NSW
(Category: History & Heritage, Things to do)
From the discovery of Australia’s first payable gold at Ophir in 1851 and for several years after this memorable event, the history of New South Wales is dominated by the feverish rush to find gold – the splendid triumphs and … Continue reading
Kayak & Canoeing
(Category: Nature & Outdoors, Sport & Leisure, Things to do)
Gundagai is a great place to take the Kayak out on the river or to teach the kids in the quiet waters of Morley’s Creek (Lagoon). Crown lands have prepared an excellent resource for planning your trip in their Murrumbidgee … Continue reading