ACCOMMODATION LOCKHART NSW

Lockhart Motel is a clean, comfortable and well appointed motel situated at the end of Lockhart's main street, and within walking distance of all facilities. Good country hospitality, quality dining and competitive rates, combined with climate controlled rooms, ensure a restful stay, The Motel overlooks the Pastoral Shadows of Brookong Walking Track, a meandering walking path that takes you past the amazing farm art silhouettes, dotted along the circular path. While in Lockhart, enjoy browsing through the shops, visit the unique Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery located in the redeveloped Greens Gunyah Museum and stroll through the heart of the town as you discover the amazing farm art sculptures throughout Lockhart. ...

***LATEST EVENT DETAILS ARE YET TO BE CONFIRMED*** On Sunday the 19th of June, the Lockhart Preschool will be holding our second Trail Run or Walk/Talk. This event will be a fundraiser for the preschool to assist us with further fixing and refurbishment of our newly renovated facilities. Come along and join the fun, whether you are an athlete, someone who just loves keeping fit or a family looking to do something healthy together and for a good cause!! Challenge yourself!! Distances are 3K, 5K and 10K! Staggered starts. 10K starts at 9.30am. Click on the Registration tab, select your registration type, download the application form and return the form. Inspire yourself!!!...

Located eight kilometres north of Lockhart at 'Quamby', Sunshine Iris Nursery currently has over 600 different varieties of iris and daylilies available for sale. They specialise in the older vintage bearded Iris varieties including tall bearded, median bearded and dwarf bearded Iris. Their Daylilies include large, doubles, spider types and miniature varieties. They also plan to introduce a selection of the newest bearded Iris from breeders around the world. Come visit them and take a stroll through their designer garden nursery. ...

The refurbished Green's Gunyah Museum is situated in the main street of Lockhart. Run by the Lockhart and District Historical Society, the museum operates the local Visitor Information Centre. There is a wealth of material in the Museum collection, with an extensive range of historical artefacts, photography and machinery on display, all with their own story to tell. Of note are the artefacts from Brookong Station, scene of the famous Shearer's Strike in 1888. The Shearer's Strike is a nationally important story illustrating changes in land tenure, land use and the character of rural settlements from the first settlements in the 1840s through to the 20th Century. The museum is also home to the to the well known Doris Golder Gallery, a fabulous collection of 'Wool Art' by local artist Doris Golder. The collection includes portraits of notable Australians, as well as local landscapes and animals....

The Spirit of the Land Lockhart Festival is a unique, dynamic festival showcasing internationally recognised 'Farm Sculptures', created from recycled metal, farm materials, and elements of the land. The artwork is incredible at this annual event, with visitors from all over Australia flocking to Lockhart over two days to view the fantastic exhibits. This festival, which celebrates the resourcefulness and creativity of a rural community determined to survive living and working on the land, has become a major attraction in its own right and has grown to include boutique markets, fine and indigenous arts, open garden tours, and high quality entertainment for all the family - a showcase of artistic and performing talent. A wonderful day out for all the family. ...

Where better to leave a Love Lock than in 'Lock-Heart'! A love lock, sometimes known as a love padlock, is a padlock which couples lock on to a significant object to symbolise their love. After the padlock is locked, the key is thrown away to symbolise their unbreakable love. As proof of their love, visitors to Lockhart can fix padlocks to the beautiful Lockhart Love Locks, a fabulous structure on the edge of the town centre overlooking Brookong Lagoon. Their love is locked together in a symbol of eternity, and we do mean eternity. To ensure everlasting love, visitors can throw the key into our wonderful Love Lock Wishing Well. Just 'Make a Wish, Throw the Key, the Magic shall last for Eternity'....