Jerilderie Letter Event
February 8th-10th 2008
|
|
Jerilderie Letter Event February 8th-10th 2008 |
|
Home | About Jerilderie | Event Program | Business Guide| Photos | Contact Us |
Jerilderie - A snapshot
Jerilderie is located in southern New
South Wales on the Newell Highway - the major route between Melbourne
and Brisbane. The population of the town is 950, with an
additional 1000 people living on o Jerilderie is the only town in New South Wales to be visited by Ned Kelly. Six sites visited by Kelly in 1879 still stand today. Jerilderie is included in the Ned Kelly Touring Route which is promoted by informative signs at significant sites, brochures and website www.nedkellytouringroute.com.au The website includespictures and detailed information of sites visited by Kelly and his offsiders during the raid of 1879. There is a variety of accommodation ranging from motels, cabins, caravan park and a bed & breakfast. A number of options are available for meals including 3 hotels, 2 roadhouses, cafes, bakery and a licensed club. Jerilderie boasts quality sporting
facilities including 18 hole golf course, swimming pools,
tennis courts,
bowling greens, turf race track, and a newly
equipped gymnasium and stadium. The Jerilderie Lake is a popular place for waterskiing and general leisure time during the summer months. There is a walking/cycling track around the lake which takes in views of the Billabong Creek. Horgan's Walk starts at Luke Park and meanders along the banks of the Billabong Creek and passes many historic sites. For more information about Jerilderie, please visit Jerilderie Shire Council. Looking for a change of pace? Escape the rat race - 'Wunnamurra Estate' housing blocks with all services. Located close to the lake and Billabong Creek. Blocks from only $15 000. Contact the Jerilderie Shire Council on 03 5886 1200.
Site designed by CMD Marketing - 0427 058 027
|
utlying farms and stations.