Month: April 2023
Cowra Visitor Information Centre
Cowra is located between Bathurst and Wagga Wagga in the middle of Country New South Wales. Address: Cnr of Lachlan Valley Way and Mid Western Highway, Cowra, New South Wales. Website: https://visitcowra.com.au/ Phone: (02) 6342 4333 Email: info@cowratourism.com.au Nearby Brown Signs Japanese Garden – Kalari Wines – Steam Museum – Observatory – P.O.W. Campsites – The … Read more
Japanese Garden (Cowra)
The Japanese Garden in Cowra is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, established to recognise the relationship between Cowra and the people of Japan. The relationship has its origins formed during World War II with the establishment of the Cowra POW campsite , used for Japanese prisoners of war. Presented across twelve acres, the Cowra … Read more
War Cemeteries
Cowra was one of five locations with a detention camp detaining Japanese prisoners of war and civilian internees. There were 18 camps throughout Australia, prisoner of War camp number 12 in Cowra had a capacity of 4,000 prisoners. The Japanese compound had a capacity of 1,000 and the population increased to 1,100 by July 1944. … Read more
P.O.W. Campsite
When you think of POWs and Australia’s involvement in World War II, it usually brings thoughts of Australian’s being held in POW camps in Japanese-occupied territories. There were 28 major camps established in Australia. The Cowra Prisoner of War Camp was camp 12, opening in June 1941, even though it hadn’t been completed. Prisoners didn’t … Read more
Old Injune Mine
Opened in 1932, Maranoa Collieries was a major employer for the area and played a significant role in the development of the town. Visitors are able to call into the old rail loading facility to gain an insight into its history and learn of some dramatic and fascinating events that took place during and after … Read more
Judds Lagoon
Judd’s Lagoon, located 5km to the southeast of Yuleba is a favourite pastime location for locals and visitors alike. Here, you can relax amongst the tranquil wetlands, spot some native fauna and flora and perhaps even wet a line.
