Situated between Sydney and Melbourne, Gundagai is a typical Australian country town set on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. This little town is just perfect for a relaxed weekend break and to explore the many things that the town has to offer. There are several Gundagai Motels to choose from and one can definitely find something as per their requirement and budget.
Top Attractions in Gundagai
Although a comparatively small holiday country town, Gundagai has several attractions to lure visitors into spending some time here. Staying here for long or short time isn’t a problem since there is Several Options for Motels in Gundagai. Below is a list of some of the popular sightseeing spots in the town:
- Anzac Grove: This is the main war memorial and features an original World War I Memorial designed by the late Frank Rusconi. The grove houses 52 Kurrajong trees each of which represent the 52 Gundagai war heroes who lost their lives in the Great War.
- Damasque Rose Oil Farm: Damasque is a beautiful rose farm which stays open to tourists during summer months between 12 noon to 6 in the evening.
- Gabriel Gallery: This gallery houses an authentic collection of per-historic photographs which is popularly known as the ‘Gabriel collection’. The collection has been named after Dr. Charles Louis Gabriel who was the town doctor since 1887and had around 1000 glass negatives in the basement of his home. The negatives were found by a local businessman named Cliff Butcher.
- Gundagai Historical Museum: This museum is especially for history enthusiasts. The museum houses a priceless collection of souvenirs. The two medallions which were awarded to Yarri and Jacky, the Wiradjuri men whose determinations saved several lives during the great flood of 1852, is one of the museum’s key attractions.
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