Wentworth, SA
Airing Date: Jul 5th, 2008
Wentworth: Mega History, Mega MysteryWentworth is considered the gateway to Outback NSW, and is situated on the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers in southwestern New South Wales.
The city is tucked into the corner of New South Wales and bounded by both Victoria and South Australia. Mildura, situated on the Victorian side of the Murray, is the nearest commercial centre of any size. Mildura Airport is the nearest place to fly into, with Wentworth just under 30 minutes' drive away.
Wentworth still has many beautiful buildings representing the history of the town. St John's Anglican Church and Wentworth Courthouse, the Old Wentworth Gaol, the Post Office and the original Customs Officer's house are just some of the gems that reflect those early days.
Out of town, fascinating Aboriginal heritage sites are among the most spectacular in the country. The amazing red dunes of Perry Sandhills are geologically traceable to the Barkindji Aboriginal people and the Ice Age (which was 40,000 years ago!).
Fossils of extinct mega fauna - giant animals that once roamed the area - have been found amongst the dunes and you can also see evidence of these in the Wentworth Museum.
Further Information:Wentworth, NSW
Wentworth Grande Resort
2 nights in a King Spa Suite from
$300 a couple
Includes wine, breakfast, buy 1 get 1 free main meals
First 200 callers
1800-021-937
www.wentworthgranderesort.com.au
Harry Nanya ToursTours to Perry Sandhills and Mungo National Park
20% off Harry Nanya tours
First 100 callers
(03) 5027-2076
www.harrynanyatours.com.au
Wentworth Folk Museum, Pioneer WorldOpen 10.00am - 5.00pm daily
(03) 5027-3160
Entry Prices: Adults $5
Pensioners, Seniors: $4
Children under 16: $2
Families: $15
Kookaburra Cruises- Twilight Cruises (every Wednesday) from $20pp
- Sunday BBQ cruises from $30pp (Adult) / $15pp (Kids)
1800-611-268
www.kookaburracruises.com.au
For more information visit the following tourism sites:
www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au
www.visitnsw.com.au
