Group visits

Harden-Murrumburrah and district NSW

Visitors come to the Harden district for many reasons - car rallies, bike rallies, team sports, polo, polocrosse, golf, dog shows, horse trials, air shows, festivals, picnic races, to pick cherries and stone fruit, to explore railway history, vineyard tours, weddings, family reunions, photography workshops and lots more.

At the Commercial Hotel in Murrumburrah, our eleven rooms sleep up to 30 people, the bar is a friendly place to mix and the dining room offers imaginative food of exceptional freshness and quality. You can book the whole hotel for your group, and with a total of around 100 beds in Harden-Murrumburrah township, nearby accommodation (some in walking distance) can take any overflow. It's under 30 minutes drive to Cootamundra, Jugiong, Galong or Young, and under 50 minutes to Temora for the air shows.

Swap city stress for a relaxing short break based in this village steeped in history. You will feel at home at the Commercial Hotel, established in 1861. Settle in on Friday night with an informal dinner and sample some of the local wines. Feel the freedom of the open road as you wind past paddocks of sheep, cattle, orchards, vineyards and broad acre crops.

Luminous skies with dramatic, ever-changing cloud formations, starry nights, and friendly locals will greet you in the historic village of Murrumburrah. Located in the Hilltops district of the South West Slopes region of NSW just 3.5 hours from Sydney CBD, 90 minutes from Canberra or 6 hours from Melbourne, Murrumburrah celebrated its 150th birthday in 2008.

Pick your own fresh fruit at the orchards at Kingsvale and Wombat. Stroll through historic Murrumburrah, inspecting historic houses, picturesque churches and shops. Go back in time at the Lambing Flat Historical Museum with its famous 1861 ‘Roll-Up’ banner from the gold rush days, the Light Horse & Military Museum and the Harden Murrumburrah Historical Museum. Marvel at the spectacular indigenous flora at Stocks Native Nursery and Botanic Garden and picnic by the lake at the peaceful Chinese Garden. Sample the local Hilltops red and white wines in a vineyard or two. Go for a walk or a horse ride.

Bring your group for a relaxing break that won't cost the Earth
Enjoy a memorable dinner, Continental breakfast and double accommodation at the Commercial Hotel, Murrumburrah, from just $130 per couple per day. Bring the children too. Bookings & information: 02 6386 2210 or email lighthorsehotel@bigpond.com

Book into one of our unisex hair salons for a great hairstyle at a fraction of city prices   Play a round of 18 holes of golf for only $16 at the Harden Country Club     Browse through the craft and gift shops like Ingsco in historic Murrumburrah     Take home fresh local fruit from Kingsvale, lamb or free range eggs     Get your car serviced, repaired or new tyres fitted

Commercial Hotel, Murrumburrah		02 6386 2210
		COMMERCIAL HOTEL 337 Albury St (Burley Griffin Way),  Murrumburrah 2587 T 02 6386 2210    M 0400 67 44 66 E lighthorsehotel@bigpond.com The historic hotel with the best food in town The Commercial Hotel is a nostalgic experience, like staying in a grand old country house as a guest of the family. The hotel  was established in 1861 and is one of the most historic buildings in the area. In 1865, bushranger Ben Hall, Johnny Gilbert and John Dunn stole two of publican John Dillon's horses. The hotel's dining room (built in 1868) and guest rooms (built 1892 & 1924) have been repainted in the cream and brown colour scheme of 1924.. The Commercial Hotel offers the most imaginative and freshest food in town, warm hospitality and is ideal for a relaxing weekend for a couple or group. Rest, explore the country, play sport, enjoy a meal of fresh local ingredients with local wines and meet old and new friends. The calm, welcoming bar serves 6 beer on tap, 20 bottled beers, local red and white Hilltops wines, spirits, soft drinks, tea & coffee. The regulars are friendly and like to chat. The hotel is non-smoking, quiet, relaxed and has no gambling.  For more information, click here. For  bookings and enquiries email us or call 02 6386 2210
Harden-Murrumburrah NSW 2587