VINEYARDS WINERIES AND BREWERIES LOCKHART

Located eight kilometres north of Lockhart at 'Quamby', Sunshine Iris Nursery currently have over 300 varieties of Iris flowers and over 100 varieties of Daylilies. 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. You can make purchases from any of their 400 plus varieties of Iris and Daylilies.

The newly 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 are 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.

Doris Golder is a renowned local artist whose rural paintbox consists of one of Lockhart Shire's most historical and important resources - wool. Washed, combed and undyed, Doris has been using naturally coloured wool to create an amazing array of landscapes and portraits since the early 1980s. From Slim Dusty and Greg Norman to Bob Hawke, Tim Fischer and many more famous faces, Doris has captured their very essence by using this unique and highly skilled medium. Now housed in the Doris Golder Art Gallery within Green's Gunyah Museum in Lockhart, the portraits and pictures created by Doris continue to enthrall and amaze visitors and locals alike.

The Pastoral Shadows of Brookong is an easy grade, circular walk that takes you on a pictorial trail of Lockhart's history, creating a story through the use of rusted iron, scraps of metal, and other natural materials. Built over a number of years by the community with the assistance of talented farm art sculpturer, Stuart Spragg, the impressive and ever growing collection of rusty iron sculptures capture the very essence of Lockhart's past, giving visitors a glimpse of rural life in the 1800s, when Lockhart and the area to the west of the town was a huge sheep station. As you stroll through the sculptures, discover settlers, stockmen, drovers, and the ever popular 'Swaggy' amidst the sheep, kangaroos, farm dogs, and brolgas. Well worth the stroll and a camera is a must. Parking is available adjacent to the Lockhart Motel.

The Pastoral Shadows of Brookong is an easy grade, circular walk that takes you on a pictorial trail of Lockhart's history, creating a story through the use of rusted iron, scraps of metal, and other natural materials. Built over a number of years by the community with the assistance of talented farm art sculpturer, Stuart Spragg, the impressive and ever growing collection of rusty iron sculptures capture the very essence of Lockhart's past, giving visitors a glimpse of rural life in the 1800s, when Lockhart and the area to the west of the town was a huge sheep station. As you stroll through the sculptures, discover settlers, stockmen, drovers, and the ever popular 'Swaggy' amidst the sheep, kangaroos, farm dogs, and brolgas. Well worth the stroll and a camera is a must. Parking is available adjacent to the Lockhart Motel. ...

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'. ...

Situated just off the Sturt Highway between Narrandera and Wagga Wagga, and only 13 kilometres from Lockhart, Galore Hill is an impressive landmark that covers over 500 hectares of thriving bushland. Drive to the top of the Saddle or the Summit and enjoy stunning views, well maintained bushwalking tracks, and extensive native flora and fauna. A lookout tower on the Summit offers panoramic views while extensive walking tracks take in the caves of infamous bushranger, Daniel 'Mad Dog' Morgan. An entertaining children's playground rests beneath shady trees at the Saddle, while barbeques, picnic facilities and toilets are available at both the Summit and the Saddle. While at Galore Hill, keep an eye out for grey kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, black cockatoos and 140 different bird species. Over 850 varieties of Australian native plants grow here, and in springtime Galore Hill is a colourful array of wattles, grevellias, hakeas and flowering eucalyptus. ...

Doris Golder is a renowned local artist whose rural paintbox consists of one of Lockhart Shire's most historical and important resources - wool. Washed, combed and undyed, Doris has been using naturally coloured wool to create an amazing array of landscapes and portraits since the early 1980s. From Slim Dusty and Greg Norman to Bob Hawke, Tim Fischer and many more famous faces, Doris has captured their very essence by using this unique and highly skilled medium. Now housed in the Doris Golder Art Gallery within Green's Gunyah Museum in Lockhart, the portraits and pictures created by Doris continue to enthrall and amaze visitors and locals alike. ...

Set close to the historic main street, the Lockhart Water Tower Mural, depicting a cascading waterfall surrounded by many of the unique native fauna and flora found in the local landscape, has rapidly become one of the most incredible pieces of public art in the Riverina. Undertaken by talented Blue Mountain artists, Scott Nagy and Janne Birkner (Krimsone), the artwork reflects the importance of one of the regions most vital assets - water. The artwork, covering a surface of more than 600 square metres, was created freehand using spray cans in natural hues to complement the Lockhart streetscape and to harmonise with the natural environment. A stunning rosella, gorgeous willy wag tails, a watchful kookaburra and magnificent mapgies are just some of the birds which feature on the main part of the tower, while soaring brolgas can be seen across the skyline. A cheeky possum, shy echidna and kangaroos lazing under a shady tree are also depicted in their natural habitats. The mural is easily accessible to visitors, and is situated in a pretty park with modern public toilet facilities. A number of interesting shops, open most weekends, are situated within close walking distance to the mural. ...

Follow scenic highways and wide country roads across the Riverina on an artistic journey of discovery. Covering an area of more than 500kms of diverse landscapes the Trail includes the magnificent Weethalle Silo Mural, Narrandera Water Tower Mural and Lockhart Water Tower Mural. The vibrant back lane murals of Wagga Wagga and Griffith are a must see, as are the many intricately designed sculptures and unique artworks located throughout the regions pretty towns and villages. Follow us on our journey as the Riverina Outdoor Art Trail continues to grow, with further silo and water tower murals commissioned for the coming months. ...

Enjoy a visit to Lockhart, where country charms meets the quaint, old world feel of Heritage listed streets. Stroll under the historic verandas, past ornate lacework and over the 400 paved etchings that line the shaded footpaths as you follow the award winning Lockhart Sculpture and Heritage Trail, including a fantastic collection of prize winning pieces from the annual Spirit of the Land Festival. Enjoy delightful cafes, welcoming pubs, weekend shopping and the inspiring Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery which is housed in the redeveloped Greens Gunyah Museum, it's well worth a visit. There are plenty of great accommodation options, including pet friendly for those who like to travel with all the family! This area offers a host of activities for lovers of the great outdoors - on and off road cycling, fantastic bushwalking, native fauna and flora trails, rock climbing, abseiling, golf courses, bowling greens, fishing and swimming....