Coleambally's History
Coleambally is one of the newest towns in the state of New South Wales, officially opened in 27 June 1968, with the Post Office opening on 1 April 1970 and the Brolga Hotel in 28 July 1971.
Coleambally is designed to act as the centre for the surrounding Coleambally Irrigation Area. Coleambally has a population of around 650, and is located approximately 70km south of Griffith, just off the Kidman Way.
All the streets in Coleambally are named after birds, with the shopping centre being located in Brolga Place.
Coleambally is designed to act as the centre for the surrounding Coleambally Irrigation Area. Coleambally has a population of around 650, and is located approximately 70km south of Griffith, just off the Kidman Way.
All the streets in Coleambally are named after birds, with the shopping centre being located in Brolga Place.
What to see and do in Coleambally
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Altina Wildlife Park
The outstanding Altina Wildlife Park has unique personalised tours, accomplished in style via a Horse Drawn Cart furnished with comfortable seats. The open-aired and leisurely feel of the tour will allow you to experience close up encounters with our animals. Whilst touring the Park that is cradled amongst majestic River Red Gums, observe many splendid native bird and animal species such as Parrots, Emus, Birds of Prey, Kangaroos and Goannas. The highlights of the tour are the exotic animals that roam in large open styled enclosures which are very content to feed near the cart as we stop for a closer look. |
For more information:
Website: http://www.altinawildlife.com/ Email: info@altinawildlife.com Phone: 0412 060 342 Sturt Highway, Darlington Point NSW 2706 |
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COMING SOON - Bullroad Brewery
Bullroad Brewery was established in 2017 by Benedikt Fisher and Markus Hofmann. Benedikt is a 3rd Generation Brew Master originally from Bavaria, bringing his experience to Australia, while Markus is a fitter and turner by trade, together they are building the brewery from the bottom up. So watch this space For more information: Website: www.bullroadbrewery.com.au Email: info@bullroadbrewery.com.au Phone: 0402 266 475 (Benedikt) |
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COMING SOON in 2020 - Whitton Malt House
Situated on the Darlington Point Road, the cellar door complex is set to become one of the Riverina’s iconic destinations. The Whitton Malt House will be a large cellar door and high-end event facility that will offer locals and visitors a place to experience regional food, unique beverages, agritourism, education, outdoor activities and relaxation in a beautiful indoor and outdoor setting. |
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Yarrow Park Olive Grove & Vineyard
Yarrow Park Olive Grove & Vineyard was established in 2005 in the Coleambally Irrigation Area of Southern Riverina in New South Wales. For more information: Website: www.yarrowpark.com.au Email: bruce@yarrowpark,com.au Phone: 0429 444 074 |
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Established in 2016, Murrumbidgee Council, following the amalgamation of the former Jerilderie Shire Council and Murrumbidgee Shire Council into one strong, cohesive and efficient organisation.
The Council area is a thriving agricultural region, covering an area of 6,685 square kilometres including over 100 kilometres of natural river frontage to the Murrumbidgee River. The longest creek in Australia, the Billabong Creek, also runs through the Council. The new Council is committed to maintaining a high level of customer service to the local community. Murrumbidgee Council provides services and support to a community of 3,933 permanent residents in Coleambally, Darlington Point and Jerilderie. Visit: https://www.murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au |
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For more information:
Website: http://www.agriculturaltoursriverina.com.au Email: riverineagtours@gmail.com Phone: 0419 407 804 Address: Farm 202, 112 Canal Road, Merungle Hill NSW 2705 |
Agricultural Tours Riverina (ATR) is a small, specialist provider of personalised and pre-planned regional learning experiences. The Riverina is one of the most productive and agriculturally diverse regions in Australia – our high-quality tours take in an interesting mix of local agricultural enterprises, and approaches and attitudes to farming, the environment and rural communities.
We know the Riverina – most importantly, where the best farms and enterprises are. Our professional team delivers tour programs that cover rice, nuts, stone fruit, grapes, wineries, citrus, vegetables, juicing plants, agricultural engineering, water management, transport and logistics, cereal cropping, as well as sheep and cattle production within the Western Riverina Region |
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The Coleambally Solar Farm site comprises approximately 550 hectares of private freehold land and will consist of approximately 560,000 solar panels.
Coleambally Solar Farm generates approximately 380,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of clean, renewable electricity into the national power grid each year, thereby making a major contribution to Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction. This reduction will be equivalent to taking either 90,000 cars off the road or planting 530,000 trees, producing enough electricity to power approximately 52,000 homes with renewable energy. |
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The Riverina Classic
The Riverina Classic Catch and Release Fishing Competition is a great 3 days of fishing over a weekend in February each year. As a charity event proceeds are distributed to a chosen charity each year & also used to re-stock the Murrumbidgee River with native fingerlings securing a healthy and sustainable fishing future. As a full photo entry competition, anglers have better flexibility on fishing hours & the entry of over-sized cod can be accepted in the competition as the survival rate of catch & release fish is increased by reducing the amount of time the fish spends in captivity. |
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Taste Coly
The Taste Coleambally Food and Farm Festival is a popular event in the Riverina that was born from a dedicated group of local farmers and community members wanting to showcase the high quality and sustainable food being produced in the region. Learn how farmers grow food sustainably in one of the most water efficient farming areas in Australia, and see how locally grown commodities are associated with an array of universally recognised brands that are commonly purchased at the supermarket. |
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Riverina Vintage Machinery Rally - Coleambally
The Vintage Machinery Rally is a fun vibrant bi-annual event where visitors also come to machinery of yesterdays with a mixture of entertainment for kids and adults. Events such as Vintage Tractor Pull, Twilight Tractor Pull Car, Truck, Tractor, Engine, Machinery & Memorabilia Displays, Main Exhibition and Vehicle trek. Special features include starting of the Bucyrus dragline and starting of the Blackstone Engine |
For more information:
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Riverina-Vintage-Machinery-Club-Inc-Rally-Coleambally-1411290835631980/
Email: tandpboschetti@gmail.com
Phone: 0427 820 715
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Riverina-Vintage-Machinery-Club-Inc-Rally-Coleambally-1411290835631980/
Email: tandpboschetti@gmail.com
Phone: 0427 820 715