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the way to Tocumwal, which is just under 80km from Corowa, there’s a boomerang
factory at BAROOGA called the Binghi Boomerang, where you can
watch boomerangs being made and try them out yourself (call 03/5873 4463
for times). TOCUMWAL itself (“Toc” to locals) is a small,
pleasant river town: its Foreshore Park, just behind the main
street, is peaceful and shaded by large gum trees, and there’s a sandy
river beach only ten minutes’ walk away. In front of the park, there’s
a rather tacky fibreglass model of a huge Murray cod, and alongside is the
Tocumwal Tourist Centre (daily 9am–5pm; tel 03/5874 2131), which
provides information about the area and can book rides in a glider that
flies over the Murray. |
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| Tocumwal
has some classic old country hotels, most notably the Tocumwal
Hotel on Deniliquin Street, a single-storey hotel built in 1861,
fronted by palms and an iron-lace verandah. Next door is Central Store
Antiques, with good tearooms at the back serving scones, jam and cream or
reasonably priced sandwiches and light meals. The best place to camp
is the riverfront Bushlands on the Murray, right on the swimming
beach. |