Welcome to
HARDEN - MURRUMBURRAH
 NSW Australia

There's plenty to see and do in the twin towns of Harden - Murrumburrah and the beautiful, neighbouring Hilltops region of New South Wales, Australia

updated 23 November 2008

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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, 125 km (90 minutes) from Canberra and 135 km from Wagga Wagga. The Burley Griffin Way slices through Harden-Murrumburrah linking Sydney and the Riverina, Temora, Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Adelaide. This is an alternative scenic route between Melbourne and Sydney, via Wagga Wagga.

Harden-Murrumburrah is a convenient and tranquil base to relax, to explore the region and 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.

Harden Shire offers scenic countryside, historic attractions, sporting activities, events and and an increasing number of outlets selling arts, crafts and fresh local produce. Local wines, fruit in season, eggs, olive oil, mustard seed oil and distinctive flavoured honeys are of exceptional quality and freshness. The historic village of Murrumburrah celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008.

Harden Shire is home to 4,000 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 within Harden shire.

Today the district produces wheat, canola, wool, lamb, beef, cherries and stone fruit, olive oil, mustard seed oil, vegetables, honey and premium red and white wines.

Facilities in Harden Shire include a hospital, medical centre, pre-schools, primary schools, 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 retreat and the Murrumbidgee River at Jugiong. There are many general and specialised community clubs catering to sports, hobbies and other activities.

Directions
Driving south from Sydney, follow the signs to Harden and turn west off the Hume Highway onto the Burley Griffin Way 12 km south of Yass Service Centre, to Harden (47 km) via  Binalong. Coming north from Melbourne, turn left off the Hume Highway at Jugiong and follow the signs to Harden.  From Canberra, take the Barton Highway to Yass, then the Hume Highway south until you turn right onto the Burley Griffin Way. From Wagga or Adelaide, take the Olympic Highway via Junee and Cootamundra to Wallendbeen, follow the signs to Harden. For a map, click here.

Rail services operate twice daily to Sydney, Wagga Wagga and Melbourne by XPT fast passenger train. Fearne's Coaches (02 6921 2316) link Harden-Murrumburrah daily to Sydney, Canberra, Yass, Goulburn  and Wagga Wagga. Greyhound coaches run between Harden-Murrumburrah, Canberra and Melbourne.

Local news: go to The Harden Murrumburrah Review
Local government: go to Harden Shire Council

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