STEP BACK INTO THE HISTORY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Australia is a nation rich in history; from the world’s longest-living continuous culture in our many Indigenous nations to the complexities brought about by the colonial period and the gold rush, many transformations in country life illustrate the ways in which Australia’s culture and economy have changed. Here we’ll look at some of the towns and regions where you will feel transported to these times.
UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE, NSW
The lands now called the Upper Lachlan Shire were first connected by the Wiradjuri, Gundungurra, and Ngunnawal peoples, before European explorers arrived in the early 1800s. With history that includes pioneering exploration, gold, and bushrangers to innovative agriculture, the region has many stories to tell.
The Bushranger Hotel in Collector is a great place to start a historical tour of the Upper Lachlan Shire. Heritage-listed, this hotel was the site of the shooting of Constable Nelson on 26 January 1865 by bushranger Ben Hall and his gang during a robbery and hostage-taking. Today it is a refurbished 1860s-style pub offering delicious food and drink in a historic setting.
For a ‘slice of life’ historical experience, visit Pye Cottage Museum in Gunning. This loving re-constructed slab cottage is furnished with period pieces, photos, and
