Visitor information
Harden-Murrumburrah and district NSW
 

Harden Shire nestles in the gently undulating hills of the Southwest Slopes region of New South Wales, 340 km SW of Sydney and 125 km NW of Canberra by road.

Harden Shire is home to 3,800 people, half living in the twin towns of Harden and Murrumburrah. The villages and localities of Galong, Jugiong, Wombat, Cunningar, Kingsvale, Prunevale, Currawong, Nubba and Aurville are within Harden shire.

Known for its scenery, historic attractions, events and sporting and recreational facilities, Harden Shire is becoming known as a centre for quality, fresh local produce: cherries, figs, peaches, apples, strawberries and other fruit in season, eggs, olive oil, mustard seed oil, honey and wines. More cherries are grown in Harden Shire than in Young. Fresh local lamb and beef are excellent, and sheep and alpacas are grown for their fleece.

Murrumburrah is a central hub for visiting the region. Historic Murrumburrah was gazetted as a town in 1858 and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008. With its historic buildings and village atmosphere, Murrumburrah has many attractions for the visitor. Speciality shows include Ingsco gifts and furniture, a quilt shop, a metalworker, engineering business and a honey shop.

Getting to Harden-Murrumburrah
Driving from Sydney, the Southern Highlands, Wollongong or Canberra, turn right off the Hume Highway south of Yass onto the Burley Griffin Way (MR 94), via Binalong to Harden (47 km) and Murrumburrah (49 km, 30 minutes). From Melbourne, turn north off the Hume Highway at Jugiong, or leave the highway at Albury and take the scenic route via Wagga Wagga. From Adelaide or Wagga Wagga, head for Junee, Cootamundra and Wallendbeen.

Rail services operate daily to Sydney and Melbourne by XPT fast passenger train. Countrylink and Greyhound coaches run from Canberra to Wagga via Harden.

Accommodation includes the historic Commercial Hotel in Murrumburrah, hotels in Wombat, Galong and Harden, motels in Harden and Jugiong, and a caravan park in Harden.  Restaurants and cafes operate in Murrumburrah, Harden, Wombat and Jugiong.

For what's happening in Harden-Murrumburrah & district, check our calendar of events.

Information Centre

WhichCraft & Coffee Cottage
Corner Albury & Vernon Sts, Murrumburrah 2587
02 6386 2343
Open 10am-5pm daily

Visitor attractions - see our 'attractions' page

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