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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Grenfell,_New_South_WalesGrenfell, New South Wales - Wikipedia

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   Grenfell is a town in Weddin Shire in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. It is 370 km (230 mi) west of Sydney. It is close to Forbes, Cowra and Young. At the 2011 census, Grenfell had a population of 1,996. The town is served daily by connecting NSW TrainLink services from Sydney via Bathurst and Lithgow.

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3. www.visitnsw.com › country-nsw › cowra-areaGrenfell, Cowra & surrounds – Accommodation, things to do ...

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   Steeped in gold rush history and bushranger legends, and the birthplace of a famous Australian poet, the historic town of Grenfell in Country NSW is brimming with fascinating heritage. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Weddin Mountains, find historic buildings, country pubs and cultural events.

4. www.visitcentralnsw.com.au › grenfellGrenfell | Visit Central NSW

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   Pack a picnic lunch and head off for the Weddin Mountains National Park, an crescent-shaped island of unspoiled bushland in a sea of agriculture, just 18 kms from town. Spot a spectacular peregrine falcon, a rare turquoise parrot, wallabies and echidnas.

5. www.aussietowns.com.au › town › grenfell-nswGrenfell, NSW - Aussie Towns

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   Grenfell is located 364 km west of Sydney via the Blue Mountains and Cowra; 211 km north of Canberra via Boorowa and Young; and 384 metres above sea level. ^ TOP. Origin of Name. In 1866 the tiny settlement was known as Emu Creek. In that year a shepherd, Cornelius O'Brien, discovered gold on a property named Brundah.

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6. www.tripadvisor.com.au › Attractions-g528957THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Grenfell (UPDATED 2024 ...

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   Aug 7, 2023 · Things to Do in Grenfell, Australia: See Tripadvisor's 408 traveller reviews and photos of Grenfell tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Grenfell. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g528957THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Grenfell - Tripadvisor

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   Dec 5, 2020 · Things to Do in Grenfell, Australia: See Tripadvisor's 409 traveler reviews and photos of Grenfell tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Grenfell. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

8. visitweddin.com.au › grenfellGrenfell | Weddin Mountains Region

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   Known for its warm country charm, annual events and silo artwork - Grenfell is the largest town and the hub of the Weddin Mountains Region located in Central NSW.

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   Where is Grenfell in Australia?

   • Steeped in gold rush history and bushranger legends, and the birthplace of a famous Australian poet, the historic town of Grenfell in Country NSW is brimming with fascinating heritage. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Weddin Mountains, find historic buildings, country pubs and cultural events. Sorry an error occurred while loading products.

   Grenfell, Cowra & surrounds – Accommodation, things to do & more

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   What to do in Grenfell NSW?

   • Don’t forget to check out Grenfell’s strong arts and garden culture at the Grenfell Art Gallery, Wallangreen Sculpture Garden and the Endemic Garden. Known for its warm country charm, annual events and silo artwork - Grenfell is the largest town and the hub of the Weddin Mountains Region located in Central NSW.

   Grenfell | Weddin Mountains Region

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   Is Grenfell worth a visit?

   • The old Grenfell station is beautiful, with some sculptures in the garden next to the Grenfell Men’s Shed. You are also a short walk away from the town’s silo art which has a sunset to 9:45 light show every night of the year – definitely worth a look. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

   THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Grenfell - Tripadvisor

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   How far is Grenfell from Sydney?

   • The town is served daily by connecting NSW TrainLink services from Sydney via Bathurst and Lithgow. Grenfell is approximately 5 hours from Sydney and hours from Canberra. [failed verification] In 1866, shepherd Cornelius O’Brien discovered a gold bearing quartz outcrop.

   Grenfell, New South Wales - Wikipedia

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   Why was Grenfell renamed 'Grenfell'?

   • In that year a shepherd, Cornelius O'Brien, discovered gold on a property named Brundah. The settlement was renamed Grenfell to honour the late John Grenfell, Gold Commissioner at Forbes, who had been shot and killed by bushrangers. Today the site of the Emu Creek diggings (the start of the town of Grenfell) is the local sports fields.

   Grenfell, NSW - Aussie Towns

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   What is Grenfell known for?

   • Grenfell is an important centre for fossils from the Devonian period which are found in many surrounding outcrops of the Hunter Siltstone geological formation . The local rugby league team is the Grenfell Goannas. Formerly of Group 9, the club currently competes in the Woodbridge Cup competition, playing its home games at Henry Lawson Park.

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