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.

If you’re looking for a quiet spot to picnic, throw in a line, or stretch your legs, then head to the Jack Dwyer Memorial Park on the edge of town.

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…

On the opposite side of Railway Street – adjacent to the homeware and gift shops you’ll find a fun, colourful mosaic walkway that shows an artistic take on the town’s history.

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.…

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…