Hidden gems of the Edward River region

Share a yarn with locals at the pub, soak up the atmosphere at the weekend footy, and uncover echoes of our pioneering spirit at every turn.

It’s more than a visit - it’s a real taste of life on the land.

Our friends at Visit Deni outline below why a visit to our villages is a must while in the region.

Blighty

Just a relaxed half-hour drive east toward Finley and Albury lies the village of Blighty - a tiny community of about 400 people with a big heart. While there are no shops, Blighty’s essentials say it all: a primary school, and footy and netball grounds - proof of a place built on family, community, and connection.

Booroorban

Once a stop on the historic Cobb and Co route, the Royal Mail Hotel is the heart of Booroorban - and its only commercial building. Located on the vast Hay Plains, Booroorban also features a small camping ground and caravan park, and nearby you’ll find the Burraburoon Farm Stay, a working sheep station with unique accommodation options like a converted train carriage. The area nods to local legend with a Headless Horseman-themed bar and sculpture at the Black Swamp rest area, adding a touch of folklore to this charming outback stop.

Conargo

Just 25 minutes north-east of Deniliquin, Conargo offers breathtaking sunsets and starry skies, along with a rich pastoral history dating back to its gazettal in 1860 as part of Benjamin Boyd’s empire. Set on the banks of the Billabong Creek - thought to be Australia’s longest - this proud village remains a hub for sheep stations and Merino studs, with heritage celebrated through interpretive signage in the village centre, known as the Conargo Historic Walk. Visitors can explore the restored 19th-century Drop Log Stables from the old Cobb and Co coach stop, admire a charming 1914 bush church, and enjoy a drink at the rebuilt Conargo Hotel.

Mayrung

With a population of around 150, Mayrung is a small village with a big role in the region’s agricultural life, thanks to irrigation that supports thriving rice and grain production. Just 30km from Deniliquin, it offers a scenic drive through ever-changing landscapes and stands as a great example of how rural communities stay strong, supported by a local primary school and a shared connection to the land.

Pretty Pine

Just 20 minutes from Deniliquin, Pretty Pine is a small but welcoming community best known for its historic pub - once the final stop on the Cobb and Co route. Families can enjoy the nearby Pretty Pine Rec Grounds with a playground, football oval, and cricket pitch.

Wanganella

Nestled on the picturesque Billabong Creek, Wanganella is famous as the birthplace of the Peppin Merino sheep breed, and a bronze statue at Wanganella Station commemorates its significance. Just 45 minutes north of Deniliquin, the village offers a scenic escape with breathtaking sunsets and starry skies, perfect for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Visitors can explore local tracks, waterways, and picnic spots, or try fishing in serene surroundings.