Built in 1929, Lock 10 plays an important role in the Murray-Darling water system. The weir and lock were completed in 1929. The purpose of the weir is both to maintain a high level of water for irrigation in times … More >

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World Heritage area and ancient history up to 40,000 years old The landscape of Australia is ever changing and with Mungo National Park, those changes can be dated as far back as 32 million years ago. It was around this … More >

A picturesque park on the banks of the Murray River On the banks of the Murray River, O’Donnell Park Curlwaa is a scenic place to enjoy a picnic, let the children try out the playground or simply relax from a … More >

Used as a backdrop in many films and TV shows According to geologists, the Perry Sandhills originated after an ice age (40,000 years ago) and are formed by wind erosion over thousands of years. The dunes are located just outside … More >

Outback oasis on the Darling River Situated 150 kilometres north of Mildura, Victoria and 117 kilomtres north of Wentworth, NSW along the Darling River. Pooncarie is an outback oasis along the route from Wentworth to Menindee and Broken Hill. Pooncarie … More >

A life size statue of a man known as “The Possum” A life size statue of a man known as “The Possum”, who when disgruntled by life during the “Great Depression” took to living off the land in and around … More >

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Original home of Wentworth’s first Mayor, William Gunn The first house to be called Rendelsham, was built by William Gunn (first Mayor of Wentworth). He lived there until he built the second residence in the centre of the town – … More >