Officially opened in 2002 and undergoing significant upgrades in 2020, the Junee Skate Park offers a place where both youth and younger children can enjoy themselves in a safe environment.
Read MoreFor a bit of family fun try the new Puttyfish & Treasure Mini Golf, an 18-hole course in Temora that is guaranteed to bring out your fun and competitive side.
Read MoreThere is also excellent bike tracks in most towns, including Junee’s Federation Parkway, a 15km network of cycling paths that link school and sporting facilities in the town as well as loops that suit recreational use. A bike path also links the towns of Coolamon and Ganmain, the Gilgai trail.
Read MoreIf you’ve got kids, there’s no way you’ll get past the Junee Licorice and Chocoloate Factory. Just make sure you book the kids in for a ‘hands on’ experience creating a giant chocolate freckle or designing a chocolate smash cake.
Read MoreKids are welcome to join activities at Temora’s Platform Y, a youth centre located at the Temora Railway Station where local kids meet to cook and create, and explore other cultural activities. Regular activities run throughout school terms and special programs during school holidays.
Read MoreThe Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre is one of the most modern centres of its kind. The facility incorporates a multi-purpose indoor stadium, 50 metre pool (25 metre heated pool in winter), program and toddler pool, fully equipped gym and group fitness room.
In summer, enjoy a ride on the water slide, open on weekends and during holiday periods (check hours before visiting to avoid disappointment).
Read MoreCan’t go a week without getting your golf fix? Tee up a game at the Temora Golf Club, an 18-hole course with lush green grass conveniently located five minutes from town. If you’re up for a challenge, try the Junee Golf Club, an 18-hole course that features plenty of tough runs. The Coolamon Sport and Recreation Club also boasts an 18-hole course along with other recreational facilities.
Read MoreKindra Forest is a haven for bike-riders and hikers, offering 52 hectares of remnant bushland and plenty of trails to explore. Take in the flora and fauna of the forest – including a variety of rare birds – by stopping at the seating and viewing area and picnic spots. Be sure to also try the Gilgai trails and Coolamon’s urban trails.
Read MoreBlessed with many picturesque nature reserves.
Read MoreExplore the wondrous landscape around Bethungra Dam, which includes a scenic public recreation area where you can picnic or BBQ. The dam is popular with locals who flock to its shores during summer to swim, canoe, sale and fish. There are also camping facilities located nearby.
Read MoreLocated just north of Temora, the man-made Lake Centenary is a playground for aquatic enthusiasts who can undertake everything from power boating and water skiing, canoeing, paddle boarding or simply swimming. The Lake Centenary precinct also includes a playground, self-weighted gym equipment and landscaped picnic facilities. The lake loop track is a favourite for runners and cyclists, and a beautiful spot for casual family strolls around the lake.
Read MoreArchitecture enthusiasts will love strolling along Broadway to view the Athenium Theatre in Junee. Built in 1929, the theatre served as both a cinema and a venue for town balls and touring variety shows. The building fell out of use in the 1960’s but was purchased by a local community organisation in the late 70’s. It is prized for its solid architecture and Greek influence.
Read MoreMore than a haunted house, Junee’s Monte Cristo Homestead is a historical treasure. The Victorian mansion was built in 1884 and was once the centre of society. Now a popular attraction, the estate houses a superb antique collection and new doll museum. Enjoy a Devonshire tea and explore the house on a night ghost tour – if you dare.
Read MoreAn open display that be access at all times. The interesting displays on offer reflect the importance of the hay industry to Ganmain and include a working binder, mural, photographs and a variety of information panels. The newest additional to the museum is the touch screen monitor which displays old films and photos of the hay industry’s glory days.
Read MoreThis museum displays a collection of heritage agricultural equipment and other objects that are historically significant to the village of Ganmain. These objects, ranging from war memorabilia to household implements, are complemented by stories that illustrate life as it was.
Read MoreStep into the coolamon Up-to-Date Store to be transported back to another time. Designed and built to serve the people of Coolamon, the Up-to-Date Store resonates with the memories of the community and is a visual reminder of the ingenuity and skill of local architects, buildings and retailers. Housing several significant local collections, the Up-to-Date Store is a heritage and cultural treasure. Located within this precinct is the Coolamon RSL Museum, another fantastic historical collection which houses an extensive collection of military items from Pre-Federation to the present day.
Read MoreThe Bundawarrah Centre is the perfect example of place where heritage meets art and culture. A large part of the building houses the Temora Rural Museum, where you’ll have the opportunity to step inside Don Bradman’s first home and view the growing collection of curios or visit the largest ambulance museum in NSW. Designed to display and preserve Temora’s historical treasures, the centre is also more than a museum – hosting regular art exhibitions that reflect the growing number of artists in the region and very high quality of work. It’s also the home of the Temora Visitor Information Centre, where you’ll find all you need to help you explore the region.
Read MoreTemora Fire Brigade Display (housed at Bundawarrah Centre) documents the town’s eventful firefighting history with exhibits including Temora’s first motorised units of the town’s busy local brigade.
Read MoreThe Coolamon Fire Museum is a testament to one man’s passion for firefighting history. Collector and ex-firefighter Chris Berry mans the museum daily, walking visitors through his impressive collection of firefighting memorabilia, information and photographs.
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