What's on in Balranald

Australia Day celebrate with us at Greenham Park - the morning starts with an official ceremony followed by a free BBQ breakfast. The day will continue with 'Balranald's Got Talent', the running of the Balranald Yanga Gift (100m sprint) and Beach Cricket at the Golf Club.

Thursday 2nd February - Murray River International Music Festival presents artists Roberto Fabbriciani (flute) and Massimo Scattolin (guitar) performing at the Royal Theatre. Tickets are $35 p/p and inlcude Wine & Cheese. (7.30 for 8pm)

Yanga National Park (8kms from Balranald) forms part of the lower Murrumbidgee Floodplain, it includes 160 kms of Murrumbidgee River frontage, wetlands, lakes and breeding grounds for water birds. Yanga has a rich history as working pastoral, cropping and irrigation property for over 160 years. Wander around the historic Yanga Hometead and decorative garden situated on a headland overlooking Yanga Lake or join the guided tour held every morning at 10.30am. Visit the century old Yanga Woolshed, built to house 3000 sheep and provide work for 40 shearers. Stay and enjoy a picnic or BBQ surrounded by tranquil River Red Gums and try your luck fishing the picturesque Murrumbidgee River.

Balranalds Barking Frogs - Follow the trail of Frog Sculptures around town and enjoy our monument to the Southern Bell Frog - the frog that is known for its 'Barking' rather than 'Croaking' sound. This large handsome bright green frog has splotches of gold, bronze & black along its back and bright turquiose along its thighs and changes colour rapidly when subject to heat or bright lights often turning dark brown during the day. They live in semi-permanent wetlands in SE Australia and were once wide spread and abundant but are now highly endangered.

The Soap Shed - situated at Coogee Homestead, 5kms from Balranald on the road to Mildura. Browse tha large display of natural handmad soaps, Soy Wax Natural Candles, Lip Balms, Beeswax Bars, Shampoos, Conditioners, Body Washes, Talcs and Crafts galore. Hours 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri (other times by appointment)

Art Gallery - located in Mayall Street in a 120year old Masonic Lodge. View the permanent artworks and pieces by local artists. Entry is free.