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Grenfell is a town in Weddin Shire in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. It is 370 km (230 mi) west of Sydney. It is close to Forbes, Cowra and Young. At the 2011 census, Grenfell had a population of 1,996. [2] The town is served daily by connecting NSW TrainLink services from Sydney via Bathurst and Lithgow.
Grenfell. Steeped in gold rush history and bushranger legends, and the birthplace of a famous Australian poet, the historic town of Grenfell in Country NSW is brimming with fascinating heritage. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Weddin Mountains, find historic buildings, country pubs and cultural events.
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Grenfell is located 364 km west of Sydney via the Blue Mountains and Cowra; 211 km north of Canberra via Boorowa and Young; and 384 metres above sea level.
In 1866 the tiny settlement was known as Emu Creek. In that year a shepherd, Cornelius O'Brien, discovered gold on a property named Brundah. The settlement was renamed Grenfell to honour the late John Grenfell, Gold Commissioner at Forbes, who had been shot and killed by bushrangers.
Henry Lawson Obelisk Today the site of the Emu Creek diggings (the start of the town of Grenfell) is the local sports fields. Clearly signposted is a large, white obelisk where Peter Larsen (Henry Lawson's father) had his tent. Nearby is a tree which was planted in 1924 by Mrs Bertha Jago, the daughter of Henry Lawson, "to commemorate the spot wher...
Searching for Ben Hall Ben Hall (if it wasn't for Ned Kelly he would definitely be the most famous of all the bushrangers - he was serious, deadly and efficient) arrived in the area when he was twelve. He bought a station in the Weddin Mountains in 1860. He was tried for armed robbery in 1862 (the record of the trial is still held in the Forbes Cou...
* Prior to European settlement the Grenfell area was home to the Wiradjuri First Nation peoples whose lands stretched from Bathurst to the Victorian border. * The first European to settle in the district was John Wood whose 'run' called 'Brundah' included the present townsite. Wood arrived in the district in 1833. * From 1859-1865 bushrangers rampa...
Aug 7, 2023 · The old Grenfell station is beautiful, with some sculptures in the garden next to the Grenfell Men’s Shed. You are also a short walk away from the town’s silo art which has a sunset to 9:45 light show every night of the year – definitely worth a look.
The Grenfell Visitor Information Centre is located within the Community Hub, which includes the Grenfell Art Gallery, right in the middle of town. The Visitor Information Centre opened in June 2016 and should be your first port of call when visiting the Weddin Shire.
In the heart of Central NSW, the Weddin Mountains Region takes in Grenfell and the surrounding rural villages of Caragabal, Quandialla, Bimbi and Greenethorpe. The region offers up a taste of quintessential country Australia and an abundance of outdoor adventures with a good measure of authentic local hospitality thrown in.
Mar 16, 2022 · The unique heritage town of Grenfell is a great jumping-off point for exploring Weddin Mountains National Park. Here’s what you can expect to fit in a weekend! We acknowledge that the land we travelled on belongs to the Wiradjuri people. They have cared for this country for thousands of years and their connection to it passed through generations.
