Junee Roundhouse Rail Museum

Junee Attractions

Junee Railway Roundhouse (02) 69242909

When it was built in the glory days of steam this 100ft turntable was the largest in the southern hemisphere and hundreds of men laboured here. Today it is part engineering workshops (where loco's and carriages are restored and maintained) and part Rail Museum. Well worth a visit with something for everyone including a wonderful model rail layout. Bethungra Rail Spiral to the north of Junee is also of interest. Built in the1940s, it is the only 360 degree spiral in Australia.       www.rhta-junee.org.au                    

Junee Organic Liquorice and Chocolate Factory

Situated in the old flour mill and open for Factory Sales, Tours and Devonshire Teas in the Cafe. This award winning attraction run by Green Grove Organics and is open seven days a week. www.greengroveorganics.com

Monte Cristo Homestead

A beautiful historical colonial homestead just across the wetlands from Junee Motor Inn. The finest colonial mansion in the Riverina, beautifully restored and furnished. Australia's most haunted house with ten resident ghosts. An extensive carriage collection and delicious Devonshire Teas as well! www.montecristo.com.au

Broadway Museum

Opposite Junee Motor Inn in Broadway. This magnificent old hotel now houses a museum of Junee and district historical artefacts. Also The Venice Villa Antique Shop & Coffee Bar . Wander around this fascinating collection and then enjoy freshly made coffee with a slice of cake or buy something lovely from the shop. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Phone (02) 6924 4595.  

Junee Wetlands

Immediately behind the motel are Junee Wetlands , home to an extensive bird population along with several species of frogs and turtles. A group of horses also call the wetlands home and make a lovely sight, especially at dawn and dusk. Take a stroll across the boardwalk to Monte Cristo Homestead.  

Railway Square

Take a walk around the square and along the station platform and imagine what it was like in it's heyday when Junee averaged a train every 8 minutes and the refreshment rooms operated 24 hours a day. The station and surrounding buildings have been restored to their former glory.                       

Memorial Park

Just over the railway crossing is Memorial Park. A Rose Garden, Childrens Play Area, Free BBQ's and public toilets make this a great place for a picnic while you watch the world (and trains) go by.

Kaybunda Lavender Farm

Visit Kelvin and Shirley Cronk at Old Junee for a relaxing tour of their Lavender Farm. There is a gift shop of many lavender products and crafts, also a range of Rose products. Phone: (02) 69242251.

Bradman's Birthplace

Not in Junee but an easy 30 minute drive away in Cootamundra is Don Bradman's birthplace. A shrine to the Don and well worth a visit if you have any interest in cricket. Also the renowned Captains Walk with bronze figures of Australian cricket captains. Phone: (02) 69402100.

Temora Aviation Museum

Not in Junee but an easy 35 minute drive away is one of the world's finest collections of flying historic aircraft. An excellent museum and if you go on flying days you can see these aircraft in the air.  www.aviationmuseum.com.au

  

Aircraft at Temora