Around 520,000 people live in this area and the population growth rate is around 1.5 per cent. Both Canberra and Wagga Wagga are situated in the Murrumbidgee, which is one of the most densly populated regions in in rural Australia.
Ariah Park and district has a population of only 500 but those 500 people have a strong sense of community and are eager to support all local events such as the highly successful School Centenary Celebrations in 1999. The district is totally reliant on primary industry and Ariah Park is known as the town of wowsers, Bowsers and Peppercorns. It was also the first place in Australia to use Bulk Grain Delivery.
Ariah Park is situated 35km from Temora and 100km from Wagga Wagga.
A rural district that porduces cattle, lamb, wool, and wheat, Cootamundra is located on the Olympic Highway 450km south of Sydney. The Cootamundra Wattle has been made famous though the John Williamson song of the same name. The National Trust has listed three banks, the courthouse, railway station and post office for preservation.
Cootamundra was the Birthplace of the late Sir Donald Bradman and the town boasts a "Captains Walk" which has busts of all the Australian Cricket Captains. It is also known as "Wattle Town" and the Cootamundra Wattle has become known worldwide because of the John Williamson song of the same name.
Griffith is situated in the Riverina. It is a cosmopolitan city with a cultural mix from all around the world. Wine production is a major industry, and there are many quality restaurants and cafes in the area.
Griffith Visitors Centre
Gundagai is famous for the "Dog on the Tucker Box" that is located 9 miles north of Gundagai. The dog in question has been the subject of quite a few songs since it's errection.
The twon of Gundagai is located on the Hume Highway at the Murrumbidgee River and sits in an area that includes beef and dairy farms as well as sheep and crop farming.
Hay is located in the Riverina District of NSW. The major tourist attraction of Hay is the Australian Shearers Hall of Fame, but the area many other interesting things to see and do in this lovely town.
The town of Narrandera is located on the Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of southern NSW. Irrigation has made it possible for the area to produce citrus and stone fruit, vegetables, Lucerne, maize, oats and barley.
Captain Charles Sturt and the early explorers knew that they'd found a rural paradise when they first settled in the lush and fertile Riverina area of New South Wales.
Today, with its charming rural lifestyle, natural environment and a reputation as a clean and green producer of quality food and fibre products, the Riverina is one of the fastest growing economies in the state.
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in New South Wales. It is located in the Riverina on the Murrumbidgee River and has a reputation as a major centre for the arts.
