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Sunshine Looks Good on You: Spring in Narrandera Shire
Nature, Play, Wildlife
Sunshine Looks Good on You: Spring in Narrandera Shire
Nature, Play, Wildlife

The first swim of the season. A picnic that turns into an entire afternoon. A walk with plenty of stops because there’s something flowering beside the track, something calling from the canopy, and quite possibly a koala you almost walked straight past.

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Nature, Play, Wildlife
Barellan Town Tour: Good Old Days Festival 2026
Art, History, Culture
Barellan Town Tour: Good Old Days Festival 2026
Art, History, Culture

Heading to Barellan for the Good Old Days Festival? Make a little extra time to get to know the town beyond the festival grounds.

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Art, History, Culture
A Walk Among the Wildflowers
Nature
A Walk Among the Wildflowers
Nature

Each spring, as the weather warms and the air takes on that familiar scent of eucalyptus and wattle, something remarkable happens: Narrandera’s wildflowers return — delicate, fleeting, and quietly spectacular.

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Nature
Big Days Out in Barellan 2026: Your Riverina Road Trip Starts Here
Play, History, Art, Markets
Big Days Out in Barellan 2026: Your Riverina Road Trip Starts Here
Play, History, Art, Markets

Pack the car, queue up your road trip playlist, and point the bonnet towards Barellan. If you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to explore the Riverina, we’ve got you covered.

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Play, History, Art, Markets
Camping Near Narrandera: Discover Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
Nature, Play, Wildlife, Stay
Camping Near Narrandera: Discover Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
Nature, Play, Wildlife, Stay

Swap powered sites and packed itineraries for a riverside retreat and some of the Riverina’s most remarkable natural landscapes.

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Nature, Play, Wildlife, Stay
Winter Racing Carnival: Country Racing in Narrandera
Winter Racing Carnival: Country Racing in Narrandera

Some winter weekends are made for staying in. Others are worth getting dressed up for.

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2026 Murray Crayfish Season Opens on the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers
Nature, Stay, Wildlife
2026 Murray Crayfish Season Opens on the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers
Nature, Stay, Wildlife

Winter on the Murrumbidgee means fireside camping, mist hanging low over the river, and the return of one of Australia’s largest native crayfish species: the Murray Crayfish.

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Nature, Stay, Wildlife
The Riverina After Rain: Your Guide to the Frogs of South-West NSW
Nature, Wildlife
The Riverina After Rain: Your Guide to the Frogs of South-West NSW
Nature, Wildlife

There’s a specific soundtrack that arrives after rain in the Riverina. Suddenly, every creek line, flooded paddock, roadside drain or suspiciously large puddle sounds like it’s hosting an amphibious music festival.

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Nature, Wildlife
The Longest Stretch of River Red Gum Forest in the World
Nature, Wildlife
The Longest Stretch of River Red Gum Forest in the World
Nature, Wildlife

Walk into the Flora and Fauna Reserve in Narrandera and you’re walking through one of Australia’s great natural landscapes. The reserve forms part of the longest continuous stretch of river red gum forest in the world.

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Nature, Wildlife
Crafted By Hand
Art, Culture, History, Makers, Markets, Shopping
Crafted By Hand
Art, Culture, History, Makers, Markets, Shopping

Autumn. The light softens. The air shifts. Mornings stretch a little longer. Suddenly, you notice things you might have rushed past before: the grain of timber, the warmth of coffee in your hands, the smell of eucalyptus in the air.

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Art, Culture, History, Makers, Markets, Shopping
Eat
Booked for Lunch: EatCtra
Booked for Lunch: EatCtra

Bringing together two of life’s greatest pleasures: finding a good book and settling in with a cup of coffee.

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A Fresh Brew on Adams Street
A Fresh Brew on Adams Street

A familiar favourite has a fresh new look, new owners and a new name. Say “hello” to Outdo.Brew on Adams Street.

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Country Cooking, Coffee & Collectables
Country Cooking, Coffee & Collectables

Natural light pours into rooms filled with vintage treasures, curiosities and pieces collected over time.

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Top Dog Café: A Road Trip Essential in Barellan
Top Dog Café: A Road Trip Essential in Barellan

Every great road trip needs a reliable food stop. A place where the coffee is hot, the burgers delicious, and there’s something in the hot box calling your name.

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Sisters. Coffee. Flowers.
Sisters. Coffee. Flowers.

The Red Door Café is where brunch meets boutique browsing, and now, fresh flowers find their place too.

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A Riverina Brunch Trail
A Riverina Brunch Trail

Stumble down main streets or wander a little further afield, from sun-filled boutique cafes to retro-caravan spots serving up street-food inspired bites, there’s something for every craving and every kind of coffee lover.

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A New Roast Rises at The Shed Life
A New Roast Rises at The Shed Life

Explosives technician, Dwayne Matthews, has swapped detonators for dark roasts, now crafting his own coffee right here in Narrandera.

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Summer Tastes Better on the ‘Bidgee
Summer Tastes Better on the ‘Bidgee

If Narrandera had a summer love language, then this would be it: pick up fish and chips from The Popular Fish Shop, head down to one of our sandy river beaches, and settle in for an afternoon of chicken salt, sun, and sand.

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Events
Spring Fair 2026
Nov 7
Spring Fair 2026

A vibrant community event involving market and food stalls, free entertainment and amusements and fun for all the family.

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Barellan Hall Markets
Nov 28
Barellan Hall Markets

Markets under lights, stalls inside and outside, a whole street filled with fun and a little something for the whole family.

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Light Up Barellan
Dec 2
Light Up Barellan

Come and celebrate the festive season with carols, a free sausage sizzle, and a warm community atmosphere.

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Carols in the Park
Dec 12
Carols in the Park

A summer evening of Christmas markets, carols and picnics under the trees.

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Christmas Light Tours
Dec 19
Christmas Light Tours

Join the Lions Club of Narrandera for a magical evening exploring the town’s best and brightest Christmas displays — all from the comfort of the beloved Lions Train.

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Closed: Destination and Discovery Hub
Jan 1
Closed: Destination and Discovery Hub

The Destination and Discovery Hub will be closed on New Year’s Day (1 January 2027).

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Narrandera Rodeo
Feb 27
Narrandera Rodeo

The Narrandera Rodeo brings the thrills and spills of the arena to life, with roughriders, buckjumpers, and bull riders putting on an unforgettable show.

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Koala Festival 2027
Sept 18
Koala Festival 2027

Each spring, Narrandera’s Koala Festival gives you rare access to one of Australia’s most successful conservation stories.

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Good Old Days Festival 2027
Oct 1
Good Old Days Festival 2027

See magnificent draught horses, camels, and bullocks work alongside heritage machinery, traditional trades and hands-on demonstrations, bringing the skills and stories of generations past to life.

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Binya

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Birrego

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Brobenah

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Colinroobie

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Corobimilla

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Euroley

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Gillenbah

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Grong Grong

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Kamarah

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Kywong

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Landervale

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Narrandera

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Sandigo

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Barellan ༄ Binya ༄ Birrego ༄ Brobenah ༄ Colinroobie ༄ Corobimilla ༄ Euroley ༄ Gillenbah ༄ Grong Grong ༄ Kamarah ༄ Kywong ༄ Landervale ༄ Moombooldool ༄ Narrandera ༄ Sandigo ༄

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Where to See Wild Koalas

Koala Spotting Guide →

Around 300 koalas live high in the canopy of Narrandera’s Flora and Fauna Reserve, part of the longest continuous tract of River Red Gum Forest in the world. It’s one of Australia’s most successful conservation stories — a once lost population now a thriving colony.

Before you head out, visit the Destination and Discovery Hub for seasonal advice, recent sightings, and practical tips. For a guaranteed sighting, visit in spring during the annual Koala Festival.

What’s On

Looking for things to do in Narrandera, Barellan and Grong Grong? Find weekends filled with music, festivals, markets, good food, and golden sunsets — moments that capture the easy rhythm of life in the Riverina.

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we did the research so you can do the road trip 🫶🚐☀️ our guide to the best caravan and camping spots in narrandera shire → link in bio see any we've missed? drop them in the comments 👇 riverside campsites, slow mornings, sunset swims, and
send this to the group chat immediately 💌 spring fair is taking over for one big street party 🥳💃 sunset markets, street eats, live music, a silent disco, petting zoo, rides, dancing, and soooooo much more! narrandera spring fair • saturday 7
closed friday. back saturday. 🤝💛 need some travel inspiration before then? consider narrandera.com.au your virtual visitor centre 🤓 the narrandera destination and discovery hub will be closed tomorrow, friday 30 october, in observance of union pi
romanticising the little moments 🌹📖☕️ happiness might just be a little café with a bookstore next door. read the story → link in bio find your little moment at @eatctra_caffe beside @booksoneast, and don’t forget to leave enou

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