A lovely railway heritage town nestled in the Riverina region, Junee is known for its cultural attractions and rural community. The Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum is an iconic landmark, while the area also offers plenty of food and wine festivities.
Things to do in Junee
Visit the Junee licorice and chocolate factory, where you can learn about how licorice and chocolate treats are made, try your hand at designing your own candy and have a seat in the Millroom Restaurant for breakfast or lunch. If the weather is cool, sip on their Belgian-style hot chocolate.
Check out the famous Junee Railway Roundhouse, once the leader of steam depot development in the state. The 33-metre-wide turntable boasts two sheds and 42 tracks in addition to the Junee Railway Workshop. Once you’re finished viewing the roundhouse, tour museum exhibits such as the model railway, onboard kitchens and historic cabins with sliding doors.
Tour the Monte Cristo Homestead for a dose of Australian history. You can explore the 1880s complex, browse an impressive collection of antiques or join a guided tour for an interactive history lesson. For a bit of excitement, sign up for the ghost tour and stay overnight in one of the most haunted places in Australia.
Take a walk back through time on a tour through the Broadway Museum, housed in the old Broadway Hotel. Learn about Junee’s lengthy history, including the importance of the railway, then visit the famous spiral at Bethungra and browse a collection of period artefacts.
Getting around Junee
Junee is a 30-minute drive north-east of Wagga Wagga. The Main South line between Sydney and Melbourne runs through Junee, making for easy rail transit. Junee’s compact size makes it easy to explore on foot.