Welcome to Visit Harden Shire and explore the historic twin towns of Harden - Murrumburrah, the villages of Galong, Kingsvale, Jugiong and Wombat, and the beautiful Hilltops region of New South Wales, Australia
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Harden-Murrumburrah nestles amid the 'Hilltops' district - the softly rippling hills of the Southwest Slopes region of New South Wales. It is an easy 340 km drive from Sydney (3.5 hours from the CBD), 285 km from Wollongong, and 90 minutes from Canberra, Goulburn or Wagga Wagga. The Burley Griffin Way (Main Road 94) slices through Harden-Murrumburrah linking Sydney and the Riverina, Temora, Wagga Wagga, Griffith and Adelaide. This is a fast, alternative scenic route between Melbourne and Sydney, via the Olympic Highway and Wagga Wagga. For visitors, Harden Shire offers scenic countryside, historic attractions, sporting activities, events and boutique outlets selling arts, crafts and fresh produce. Local Hilltops wines, fruit, lamb, beef, eggs, virgin olive oil, mustard seed oil and distinctively flavoured honeys are of exceptional quality and freshness. The historic village of Murrumburrah celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008. How to get here Rail services operate twice daily to Sydney, Wagga Wagga and Melbourne by XPT fast passenger train. Harden is an 'on request' stop. Countrylink and Greyhound coaches link Canberra, Harden-Murrumburrah, and Wagga Wagga. Harden Shire is home to 3,600 people, half living in the twin towns of Harden and Murrumburrah. The villages and localities of Galong, Jugiong, Wombat, Cunningar, Kingsvale, Prunevale, Nubba and Aurville are interesting places to visit. Today the district excels in quality agricultural products - wheat, canola, wool, lamb, beef, pork, chicken, cherries and stone fruit, olive oil, mustard seed oil, vegetables, honey and premium red and white wines.Harden-Murrumburrah is a convenient and tranquil base to relax, to explore the region or attend events in nearby towns such as Binalong, Boorowa, Cootamundra, Temora, Gundagai, Yass and Young - all less than an hour away, and all with their own character. It's also a good place to break a long journey and rest.Facilities in Harden Shire include a hospital, two medical centres, pre-schools, two primary schools, a high school, churches, Olympic swimming pool, 18-hole golf course, squash courts, gymnasium, bowling club, tennis courts, racecourse, showground and playing fields, retirement villages, caravan park, cafes, restaurants, hotels, motels, a Roman Catholic retreat and the Murrumbidgee River at Jugiong. Community clubs cater to sports, hobbies and many activities. Local government: go to Harden Shire Council Contact us for more information
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