A Two-Wheeled Tour of Hay
Credit: Destination NSW

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Open leg route
21.8KM / 13.6MI (Est. travel time an hour)

A DIY cycling adventure curated for history and culture lovers in the historic town of Hay.

Hay is about 125km north of Deniliquin, the biggest town in the Edward River region, and makes an ideal day trip from ‘Deni’ (as the locals call it). To get there, you’ll drive across the Hay Plains along The Long Paddock touring route.
There’s just 17 metres difference between the lowest and highest points on the plains; that makes it the flattest place in the Southern Hemisphere and the third flattest place on earth... perfect for a cycling tour.
Hit the (very flat) road in Hay to discover the town’s fascinating history, taking in moving war stories, sky-high murals and tales from the shearing shed.
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Cycle Hay

Pick up a free bike at the Hay Outback Info Centre, grab a map and set off to see the sights of the town.

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Cycle Hay - Credit: Destination NSW
Moppett Street, Hay, New South Wales, Australia, 2711
(02) 6993 4045
visithay@hay.nsw.gov.au
Accessible, Free Entry
Cycling
Accessible
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Shear Outback - Australian Shearer's Hall of Fame

First stop is Shear Outback. Watch the live shearing demonstration at 10.30am before exploring the museum.

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Shear Outback - Credit: Destination NSW
Sturt Highway, Hay South, New South Wales, Australia, 2711
(02) 6993 4000
info@shearoutback.com.au
Public Toilet
Cafe
Public Toilet
$15 ~ $20 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
* Concession - pension, veterans or seniors card
Arrive via bike from Shear Outback - Australian Shearer's Hall of Fame7KM / 4MI ~ Approximately 24 minutes
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Dunera MuseumDunera Museum - Hay Internment and POW Camps Story

At Dunera Museum, delve into a little-known piece of Australian war history.

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Dunera Museum - Credit: Destination NSW
Hay Railway Station , Hay, New South Wales, Australia, 2711
(02) 6993 4045
visithay@hay.nsw.gov.au
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Ambulant Access, Public Toilet, Non-smoking, Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Walks
$5 ~ $7 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
* AUD5 per person for adult admission and self guided tour AUD7 per person for adult admission and pre-booked guided tour of museum and town sites School students free for self guided tour or AUD2 per person for a pre-booked guided tour for students
Arrive via bike from Dunera Museum8KM / 5MI ~ Approximately 27 minutes
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Hay Gaol Museum

Next, step back in time a further 60 years at the Hay Gaol Museum.

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Hay Gaol Museum - Credit: Destination NSW
Church Street, Hay, New South Wales, Australia, 2711
(02) 6993 4045
visithay@hay.nsw.gov.au
Accessible
Pets Allowed, Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Pets Allowed, Public Toilet
$5 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
* $5 entry to the Gaol.
Arrive via bike from Hay Gaol Museum1KM / 3383ft ~ Approximately 4 minutes
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Bishop's Lodge Historic House and Heritage Rose Garden

Pedal back over the Murrumbidgee River to check out Bishop's Lodge, an 1888 house that was well ahead of its time.

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Bishop's Lodge Historic House and Heritage Rose Garden - Credit: Hay Shire Council
Roset Street, Hay South, New South Wales, Australia, 2711
(02) 6993 4045
bishopslodge@westnet.com.au
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
$5 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
* Entry is electronic. When you arrive at Bishop's Lodge there is a button to the right of the door. press that and the Tourism Team will let you in. There is a donation box inside the door for your $5 entry.
Arrive via bike from Bishop's Lodge Historic House and Heritage Rose Garden4KM / 2MI ~ Approximately 12 minutes
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Hay Water Tower Art

End your day watching the sunset behind the two mural-covered water towers on the edge of town.

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Hay Water Tower Art - Credit: Destination NSW
Moppett Street, Hay, New South Wales, Australia, 2711
(02) 6993 4045
visithay@hay.nsw.gov.au
Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Free Entry
Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Arrive via bike from Hay Water Tower Art3KM / 2MI ~ Approximately 9 minutes
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