Harden- Murrumburrah

Harden-Murrumburrah NSW 2587 (Pop 2 200)

Harden-Murrumburrah is an important Riverina township located 342 km west of Sydney. European settlers arrived in 1820s following occupation by the Wiradjuri Aborogines. Gold prospecting began in 1850s and the settlement formerly known as Murrumburrah North became an important rail centre from 1870s. The area supports many agricultural industries including fruit growing, grains, sheep, cattle, horse studs. ‘Best of the Bush’ Festival (Mar), Agricultural Show (Sept).

Accommodation:
Harden-Murrumburrah has a motel, 5 hotels, a farmstay and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: 2 Short St, Young. Tel (02) 6382 3394 or 1800 628 233

Airport:
Young Airport (NGA) Maimuru Rd, Maimuru. Tel (02) 6382 5088. (34 km north).

Hospital:
Murrumbgurrah-Harden District Hospital, Swift St, Harden. Tel (02) 6386 2200.