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The Long Paddock

Cobb Highway, Hay, NSW

Visit the Long Paddock - Cobb Highway Touring route and explore NSW from the banks of the Murray River to the iconic outback towns of Broken Hill, Bourke and White Cliffs.
Only 2 hours from Melbourne, this easy self-drive touring route offers adventures for all ages and budgets, from fishing and camping to museums and galleries the Long Paddock has it all.
The touring route follows the 610km of Cobb Highway, featuring the Murray, Edward, Murrumbidgee, Lachlan and Darling Rivers. The Long Paddock takes visitors from the Victorian border at Echuca - Moama through Mathoura, Deniliquin, Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, Hay, Booligal and Ivanhoe to the outback at Wilcannia.
You will be taken through some of the most unique landscapes in Australia including the Hay Plains renowned as the flattest place in the southern hemisphere and cross some of the most historically important agricultural country.
The Long Paddock passes through some of the most character-filled villages where locals provide visitors with a glimpse of life in country communities. Make sure you stop and have a cuppa or a beer in Mathoura, Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Booroorban, Booligal and Ivanhoe where you will be welcomed with a smile.
Unlike the early travellers and drovers that traversed the often harsh and unforgiving plains of the Riverina and southwest New South Wales, we now see the world from the comfort of air-conditioned vehicles - we now measure the trip in hours rather than days. Unlike the early travellers and drovers that traversed the often harsh and unforgiving plains of the Riverina and southwest New South Wales, we now see the world from the comfort of air-conditioned vehicles - we now measure the trip in hours rather than days.
Interpretative Panels
As you drive along the Cobb Highway you will notice that the history and stories of the Long Paddock have been captured on interpretative panels.
The panels are located at significant sites and are a wonderful mixture of truths, tales and images! To really experience the drover's dream stop at each of the panels and become part of the Long Paddock.

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Bishop’s Lodge Historic House

Roset St Hay NSW 2711

From Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Saturday 9.00am to 12pm

Bishop’s Lodge is an extraordinary 1888 iron house, designed by architect John Sulman with the first Anglican Bishop of Riverina, Sydney Linton. Their aim was to create a comfortable home to withstand Hay’s summer heat and difficult soils. Even today the technology evident in this design is significant. The Bishop’s Lodge is surrounded by a…

One Tree

Located between Hay and Booligal on Cobb Highway is the famous and historic One Tree Hotel. The hotel was built in 1862 by Alexander Finch. Originally known as Finch Inn, it was renamed the One Tree Hotel later when purchased by William Clark. It was named because of a lone large gum tree growing on…

Booligal

Just 45 mins north of Hay, the historic village of Booligal is located on the banks of the Lachlan River on the vast Hay Plains. Enjoy great country meals at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel and explore the tiny village that includes a Long Paddock information panel that explores the history of the village including…