GOOLGOWI
Goolgowi is a wheat farming and grazing area within the Murrumbidgee Irrigation area including olives, walnuts, grapes, lettuce and a prime cattle feedlot.
Goolgowi was settled in 1925 after the railway line between Griffith and Hillston was developed.
In 1988 the local woman created a soft sculpture curtain which can be viewed in the Goolgowi Hall.
Over the past 20 years the local community have developed a garden at the Goolgowi Public School. The garden includes native, exotic and even a low allergy section. It is a credit to all concerned.
Goolgowi is known for its Billycart Derby usually held in October each year. A very different, affordable and enjoyable event for all who attend.
Travelers are catered for with a caravan park, two motels and the Goolgowi Motor Inn.
There is a general store, service station, post office and an ex-serviceman's club.
During November to March the 25 metre solar heated swimming pool is open.
Campers traveling with children, the two children playgrounds are welcomed.
We found free BBQ's in the Pioneers Park very handy when stopping off and looking around Goolgowi.
A small detour off the "Kidman Way", south-west of Goolgowi is the historical town of Gunbar. Gunbar has heritage markers around the town for tourist information and the Pioneer Memorial Church has eight beautiful stained glass windows depicting the pioneer families.
Getting close to Christmas and the Holiday season.
Merry Christmas everyone. We wish everyone a very SAFE and Happy New Year.
We would like to thank all the visitors who supported our website through 2011. Very much appreciated.
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