Jerilderie: Ned Kelly, History and Nature

Jerilderie brings together the history of Ned Kelly, historic buildings, a walking track along Billabong Creek and Lake Jerilderie. You can choose different focuses for your stay: a self-guided tour of places from 1879, historical collections or time outdoors. The options differ not only in subject, but also in how you visit and the time involved.

Ned Kelly and the historic trail

The Ned Kelly Raid Trail in Jerilderie is a self-guided tour of 16 places visited by Ned Kelly and his gang in 1879. Six buildings along the trail are still standing and are directly connected to that visit. The numbers describe different aspects: the tour covers 16 places visited, while the six surviving buildings retain a physical connection to the event. This makes it possible to distinguish the route from the historic buildings still associated with it today.

The exhibition Doing the Bolt also explores the history of convicts and bushrangers. At the Old Printery, visitors can take a self-guided tour through the Jerilderie Library. Alongside the trail, this gives you the choice of an exhibition and another visit without a guide.

Historic buildings and local art

Flora Bank has been restored. The interior and furnishings have been arranged and displayed as they might have looked or been presented in the 19th century. The collection includes items from the Victorian era. Tours are offered of the building and garden. If you plan to take a tour, confirm the time in advance.

The Willows homestead, located at the Horgan Walk, was designated a reserve for a museum in 1975. Jerilderie railway station is a private residence, so view the building from the street. A mural of a wedge-tailed eagle in Jerilderie was created by local artists from Jerilderie. Together, these places and the mural show different aspects of local history and design.

Horgan Walk and Lake Jerilderie

The Horgan Walk is a 20-minute walking track that winds along Billabong Creek. Along the way, you can cross small footbridges and experience the flora and fauna among the eucalyptus trees. The stated duration offers a practical guide for planning your time. This sets the walk apart from the historic sites: here, the creekside path and the nature along the route are the main focus.

Lake Jerilderie is used for water sports, including water skiing and kayaking. The lake is also stocked with native fish and is home to many bird species. Water sports and wildlife are two different aspects of the same place. When planning, you can decide whether you are mainly interested in the activities mentioned or the lake’s natural features.

The type of visit can also guide your plans: the Ned Kelly Raid Trail and the Old Printery visit are self-guided, while tours are offered at Flora Bank. This lets you choose between exploring independently and taking a guided tour. When planning your time, it is also helpful to distinguish between a walking track with a stated duration and a tour of 16 historic places.

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For the broader travel guide: New South Wales.