Dirranbandi

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Welcome to Dirranbandi

Southwest of St George, Dirranbandi is a small country town that comes alive through the cotton harvest months. If you have heard of the famous Cubbie Station, then you will be interested to know that the largest irrigated cotton farm in the southern hemisphere is only a stone’s throw away from this small town. As you drive into Dirranbandi, you’ll pass by the town’s levee bank which is famous for having saved the town from flooding on more than one occasion.

Beersheba Memorial in Dirranbandi River and Rail Park

Things to see & do in Dirranbandi

Attraction

Dirranbandi Rail and River Precinct

Dirranbandi marks the end of the South West rail line and was the destination of the very last mail train to operate in Australia. On a visit to Railway Park, you’ll find the old waiting room, the original parcels office and the 1913 Station Master’s residence, which is now the Dirranbandi Rural Transaction Centre.

Attraction

Dirranbandi Beersheba Memorial

In memory of all who fought in the Great War 1914 – 1918 and their horses who could not come home. The Charge of Beersheba took place at dusk on 31 October 1917 and is remembered as the last great cavalry charge. The intention was to capture intact the water supply of the Beersheba wells…

Tour

Cubbie Station Tours

See for yourself on a guided tour of the famous Cubbie Station. Get to know the facts and figures of this intriguing property and find out the story behind the late Des Stevenson mastermind who initiated the beginning of Australia’s largest cotton farm and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest irrigation property.

Attraction

Des Stevenson Memorial

The monument in the shape of cotton bales commemorates cotton pioneer Des Stevenson. Cubbie Station is the largest cotton farm in Australia. Cubbie Station was developed by the late Des Stevenson, with a total size of 96,000 hectare of which 40 percent has been left as remnant vegetation. Des Stevenson was a mining and earthmoving entrepreneur.…

Hotel & Motel

Dirran Pub

Conveniently located on the main street of town, a short walk to the most popular attractions, the Dirranbandi Pub offers accommodation, meals and a friendly atmosphere. Initially established as the Commercial Hotel in 1915, the original Commercial Hotel burnt down in 1919 and was rebuilt as the larger 2-storey building which today forms the core…

Attraction / Food & Drink

Dirranbandi Bakery

Do yourself a favour while travelling and pit-stop at the Dirranbandi Bakery. Russian-born baker Natalia runs the local gem. The bakery is a highlight for many visitors to Dirranbandi and will have you coming back for seconds. Their stocked up cabinets feature homemade pies, bakery favourites like vanilla slice, as well as sweet Russian delights. Fuel up…

Attraction

Tom Dancey Memorial

A bronze statue in the centre of town celebrates the remarkable story of local Aboriginal man Tom Dancey – the 1910 winner of Australia’s most famous foot race, the Stawell Gift. Located in the River Rail Precinct, it’s the perfect spot to stop, relax and recoup whilst enjoying some history about the members from this…