BATHURST

The City of Bathurst is located on the central tablelands of New South Wales, around 207km west of Sydney by road. Australia's first inland settlement has much to offer the visitor all year round from gold rush to colonial history, farm stays and outdoor activities, shopping and festivals, to the world famous Mount Panorama. Bathurst's main streets are a mixture of old and new, highlighted by the charming cast iron lamp posts adorning busy shopping centres.

Bathurst offers a wide range of accommodation, motels and hotels, B&B's self-contained and country retreats, caravan and camping, accommodation to cater for you and your pet.  With accommodation to suit all needs you are sure to find the right accommodation tailored for your next visit.

Bathurst is surrounded by many beautiful villages, with:

• historic gold mines
• one of the oldest settlements west of the Blue Mountains
• Australia's oldest surviving Gold Town
• a picturesque village classified by the National Trust as a Conservation Area
• the richest Silver Mine in Australia prior to silver being discovered at Broken Hill

BLAYNEY

Blayney, a farming town, is located in the heart of country New South Wales, just 243km west of Sydney with a population of 3,000.   Blayney offers country town charm, avenues of deciduous trees and four distinct seasons.  It’s a good base for exploring the surrounding heritage country.

The main street “Adelaide Street”,where you’ll find classical Victorian government buildings and churches.

The gold rush of the 1850’s and 60’s sparked the development of a number of settlements throughout the region including Blayney and Forest Reefs.  Initially the shire was allocated for farming, however with the opening and working of many mines, the township flourished.  The site eventually decided upon for the townshop of Blayney was in a picturesque valley with the Belubula River running alongs its eastern boundary.

 The coming of the railway to Blayney in 1876, resulted in further development of the region with the towns of Newbridge and Millthorpe flourishing.  The 1870’s to 1880’s saw great development in Blayney and it was during this time that many of the significant buildings, which still stand today, were built. 

OBERON

Oberon is located only a two and a half hour drive west of Sydney and forms part of the Blue Mountains.  Oberon’s proximity to famous attractions such as Jenolan Caves, Kanangra Boyd National Park, Abercrombie Caves, Wombeyon Caves, trout fishing streams and quaint villages such as Tarana and O’Connell make Oberon a popular tourist attraction.

Oberon is a vibrant country town with its own local government area servicing in excess of 5000 people.  It has around the lowest unemployment rate in regional NSW which is testimony to the strong rural economy which revolves around prime lamb, beef production and forestry.

Located high in the mountains at around 1150 metres above sea level Oberon’s cool climate, reliable rainfall and rich basalt soils, provide some of the best cattle grazing and lamb producing country in rural NSW.  Oberon’s annual average rainfall is approximately 950mm and falls evenly throughout the year.

Ray White Emms Mooney specialises in rural, residential and livestock sales and property management in Oberon and its surrounding villages such as Tarana, O’Connell, Black Springs, Hampton and Burraga.

COWRA

Cowra is located in Central New South Wales, 310 km drive due west of Sydney.  Population has shown steady growth and was 13,100 in 2001 cencus.  The landscape in Cowra varies from river flats to slopes, rolling hills and some rugges wilderness areas, Significant features include the Lachlan River Valley from Wyangala Dam down through the town of Cowra and the rich alluvial areas from the town down to Cooloogong.

Cowra has a number of true country experiences from relaxing along the extensive waterways to exploring the tranquil Japenese Garden.  Take a tri down memory land and experience Cowra's fascinating history, from the days of steam trains to the largest Prisoner Of War breakout in modern military history.

Food and wine buffs can tour Cowra's ever expanding vineyards to sample the superb local food and wine that is available.  Where better to enjoy fine wine and delicious food, than right in the heart of where it is actually produced.  Industries based in Cowra include a vegetable processing factory, abattoir, farm machinery distributors and furniture manafacturers. 

Rainfall is generally reliable through the year and the 100 year average is approximately 640mm per annum.  Temperatures vary during the year making the area suitable for many different crops and horticultural products.  The 50 year average shows an average minimum 3.6deg and an average maximum of 30.8deg in January.

Cowra Shire includes a number of small villages:-  Billimari, Darbys Falls, Gooloogong, Morongla, Noonbinna, Wattamondara & Wyangla.

Cowra has a vibrant and expanding retail and commercial centre.  It boasts the services you would expect to find in a larger town while still retaining that wonderful feeling of country hospitality.

Livestock Agents:-                          Cameron Neville, Ben Redfern, Matt Byrnes, Mick Pratten

Livestock Administration:-             Anthea Mooney, Nadine Fuller

Property Management:-                 Glenys Newstead

Sales Support/Administration:-     Jasmin Fitzpatrick

Bookkeeping/Financial Admin:-     Kerrie Graham