Lake Cargelligo
Lake Cargelligo is a beautiful township built on the edge of a large lake system, linked to the Lachlan River and is popular for water sports and fishing. Parts of the lake are bird sanctuaries. Among those protected species are the Australian Pelican the Black Swan and great Crested Grebe. Other attractions include: two sand green golf courses bowling greens Aboriginal art and craft, museums Alf Tyack Rock and Gem collection Australian Draught Horse Museum. Aboriginal Ochre pits and other artifacts can also still be found in the town area. You could also take a trip to the brush cutter’s museum and bush café at Euabalong, visiting Murrin Bridge Vineyard on the way to try the first Indigenous Wine produced in Australia. Please call, fax or email ahead so a tour can be arranged. Contact Craig Cromelin: phone/fax 02 6898 2264, 0428695079. murrinbridgewines@bigpond.com. P.O box 199, Lake Cargelligo, NSW, 2672. Bird watching is very popular in the area and binoculars and a field guide can be hired from the Visitor Information Centre. Lake Cargelligo has two hotels, two motels and caravan park with self contained cabins overlooking the lake. Camping is also permitted (for a small fee) on Reserves dotted along the Lachlan River and around the shores of Lake Cargelligo. For bus tours contact Brian Brooks on 02 6898 1454 Kejole Koori Art Studios – Indigenous Art and Craft. Explorer Country Tourism Awards Winners and Tourism NSW Award Finalists. 98 Grace Street, Lake Cargelligo. Phone: 02 6898 1709.	Lake Cargelligo has a population of approximately 1300. The location is 568 km due west of Sydney; 675km north of Melbourne, 120 km from West Wyalong, 96 km from Condobolin and Hillston, 128 km from Griffith. There are a number of foreshore Parks where visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Lake. Electric barbecue facilities are also available in these areas. The Caravan Park is just a short walk from the Lake, as are both Motels. The town has three Hotels and two licensed Clubs to serve the weary traveller. The Main street leads you down to the Park on the shores of the Lake. For more information: Lake Cargelligo Visitor Information Centre, 1 Foster Street, Lake Cargelligo Phone: 02 6898 1501. local and indigenous art and culture. Hours: 10am – 4pm 7 days. fully staffed by volunteers. Accommodation Lachlan Way Motel ph/fax 68981201 Lake Cargelligo Motel ph 68981303 fax 68981315 Royal Mail Hotel ph 68981006 Commercial Hotel ph 68981209 fax 68981747 Lake View Caravan Park. ph 68981077 Eating Out Pubs in Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo offer counter lunches and teas. The other pubs generally only do meals for guests. (see accomm listings) Restaurants Lake Cargelligo Bowling Club Chinese/Thai/Australian ph 68982200 Lake Cargelligo Golf Club Chinese/Australian ph 68981253 There are also several takeaway outlets
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Tottenham	Burcher
Tottenham is a farming town, the home of the “Infinite Wool” Company which produces excellent quality woollen jumpers, shirts and ties. The town lies just 32 km from the Cairn which marks the geographic Centre of NSW. It also has a beautifully preserved local pub as well as two bowling and an 18-hold golf course. The lovingly restored Tottenham Hotel was built in 1931 and well worth a visit. From its beginnings as a coal mining town, Tottenham has prospered to become a major primary producing area. Koonamore Pottery – Umang Street, Tottenham 68924062 Accommodation Happy Valley Caravan Park ph 02 68924226 fax 02 68924313 including cabins (not self contained) Tottenham Hotel ph 02 6892 4211 Meadow View Farmstay, Ian and Meryle Boothby ph 02 6892 8205	Burcher is a small town with only about 25 residents but has a lot to offer in the form of a self drive tour. Visit the pub, the old Bakery Museum and Manna Mt, which portrays local aboriginal history in the form of axe sharpening grooves near a waterhole. The Bush Chapel is a peaceful setting to contemplate the mysteries of life. There’s also a golf course. Accommodation Burcher Hotel ph 69725244 fax 68954195 (book in advance for meals)
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Tullibigeal	Albert
Tullibigeal, which began life as a Cobb and Co change station is your quintessential bush town. Life revolves around the pub, the local store, school and sport. The Mayfield Hotel (built in 1919) also has its walls filled with local sporting teams, race horses and footballers. Accommodation Mayfield Hotel ph 69729173 fax 69729178 camping & powered sites at park in main street	Albert offers the Rabbit Trap Hotel of Jollife’s Outback Fame as well as a golf course. Nearby is Dandaloo Church and Grave yard almost all the remains of the once thriving Dandaloo. Accommodation Rabbit Trap Hotel ph 68928201
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Fifield	Euabalong
Fifield also has a pub. Go for a drive to check out the white platinum mounds. Fified is renowned for its deep lead alluvial platinum mining. Fifield Hotel ph 68927271 fax 68927345	Euabalong is a small village situation on the banks of the Lachlan River. It is a popular fishing spots and was once a popular rabbit trapping area and cobb and co coach changeover station. It now boasts Café Melaleuca which offers gourmet bush meals and pays tribute to the brush cutting industry centred around Lake Cargelligo and bush life in general. Accommodation Royal Hotel ph/fax 02 6896 6605 (meals for guests only or by appointment) Campground on the river or at community centre. Eating Out Café Melaleuca, Euabalong BYO Gourmet Bush Restaurant ph 02 6896 6604
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National Parks etc in the area
Tollinga Nature Reserve Woggoon Nature Reserve Round Hill Nature Reserve Yelkin State Forest Nombinnie Nature Reserve	Mount Solitary Ballyrogan Weir and Picnic Area Lake Cargelligo Weir and Picnic area Booberoi Weir and Picnic Area

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