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 a clay pan near a shallow freshwater well, about half a mile away. The hotel was a thriving business in the days until the licence was allowed to lapse in 1942. One Tree was a staging post for the Cobb & Co Coach.
The building stands alone against the skyline, some 38kms from Hay as a reminder of the days of squatter's runs and stagecoaches.
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Chris McClelland gallery
Hay, NSW
Experience the extraordinary details beauty of Chris McClelland drawings. Chris is internationally recognised for his fine detailed graphite and coloured pencil drawings. His artwork captures the movement of the wildlife with extraordinary precision that his animals appear alive.
Historic Buildings
Hay is rich with history and heritage. Take a walk along the Heritage Trail during your visit and read the history of some of Hay’s wonderful historic buildings. Some buildings not to be missed that are not a part of the Heritage Walk are: Hay Railway StationHay War Memorial High SchoolHay War Memorial HallHay Gaol…
Hay Gaol Museum
Church St Hay NSW 2711
From Open 7 days per week from 9am - 5pm
Built in 1878 and a community museum since 1976 the Hay Gaol has stood sentinel over the town as it transformed from Gaol to maternity hospital to institute for girls and now a museum. The museum houses an intriguing collection of artefacts from antique windmills to Australia’s oldest known bark canoe.