Junee, New South Wales

By Darren Stones

When I think of Junee, I think of the railway station. Things seem to move at a slower pace in Junee and that suits me fine. The friendly station master at the station said: “Nothing moves fast around here mate and there’s not much to do. If you like railway stations and trains, then you’ve come to the right place.” She’s right!

The Countrylink XPT service passes through here as it travels between Sydney and Melbourne. Nice blue trains that go quite fast – unlike the locals who seem to have time on their hands. Even the dogs walk slow.

If you like old buildings with exceptionally wide verandahs, come to Junee! There’s also a brilliant cafe`, which name escapes me, and a newsagency that occupies prime land. Other stuff here, too, like the Junee Correctional Centre which accommodates those rascals who haven’t paid their parking fines.

Rugby League star Laurie Daley – he with the big snoz – was born in Junee, so that’s testimony to good minerals in the local water.

Also, if you like your choo-choo trains take a peek at the Junee Roundhouse Rail & Transport Museum.

Things to do:

Junee Roundhouse Museum
Harold Street
Junee NSW 2663
Phone: (02) 6924 2909
http://www.rhta-junee.org.au/

Junee Railway Station
Single Platform
Altitude 301 metres
You can’t miss it

Cootamundra, New South Wales

By Darren Stones

Cootamundra has more to offer than gorgeous wattle trees. Bradman’s Birthplace was restored by the Cootamundra City Council and honours Sir Donald Bradman.

Granny Scholz, the mid-wife who delivered “The greatest batsman the world has ever known” Sir Donald Bradman on 27th August 1908, operated a small private hospital in the front room of this building at 89 Adams Street, Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia.

Stroll through Jubilee Park, which features bronze sculptures of Australian Test Cricket Captains, including a lifesize sculpture of Sir Donald Bradman.

Things to do:

Bradman’s Birthplace
89 Adams Street
Cootamundra, NSW 2590
Toll Free: 1800 350 203
Phone: (02) 6940 2100

Cricket Captains Walk
Jubilee Park
Cootamundra, NSW 2590

Narrandera, New South Wales

By Darren Stones

Here's a few photos taken at Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia. Located on the Newell Highway, Narrandera is an ideal spot to spend a couple of days whilst travelling to other locations in the Riverina region.

Check out the Murrumbidgee River and the town’s historic buildings with their wide verandahs. Plenty of pubs in the town for a soothing ale or chardonnay.