Leeton was the first town built as part of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) and was designed with the assistance of noted American architect Walter Burley Griffin.
The town is a showcase of contemporary rural Australia with many examples of Art Deco architecture, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality. Situated halfway between Sydney and Melbourne in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Leeton is accessible by road, air and rail.
Leeton Shire is also home to the town of Yanco, where Sir Samuel McCaughey demonstrated the viability of irrigation in the region. On his 'North Yanko' farm, 16,187 hectares were irrigated using around 320km of channels drawing from the Murrumbidgee River with steam driven pumps.
McCaughey’s home is now part of the Yanco Agricutural High School, one of the many schools that contribute to the Shire’s role as the second largest educational centre in the Riverina.
The MIA was developed through the foresight of the Water Conservation and Irrigation Conference, which was chaired by Charles Alfred Lee in 1905 and initiated the construction of Burrinjuck Dam.
The region plays an important role in feeding Australians and the world, with each MIA farmer estimated to feed 600 people (450 through exports) and contributing to 38% of NSW’s vegetable production.
Water is also central to Leeton Shire’s wetlands. The Ramsar-listed Fivebough and Tuckerbil swamps host migratory birds, some from the northern hemisphere, during the warmer months with 174 bird species recorded at the former.
Leeton is friendly to recreational vehicles and campervans.
Provided by the Leeton Visitor Information Centre DAILY at 11.30am or by appointment.
Try locally grown products and learn how they are produ...
Take a walk or drive through the streets of Leeton, Yanco
or Whitton,taking in the local history and Art Deco
Architec...Leeton has a number of beautiful parks and playgrounds
which can be enjoyed by all ages.
Parks
Rocking Horse Restorations have a wonderful collection
of English and Australian wooden rocking horses of all
shapes and sizes dat...A number of State Forests in the local area are now
managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife
Service. You are we...Kayak, Cycle and Walking Tours in the Riverina
Whether your passion is walking, kayaking or cycling, R...Camping sites are available at Gogeldrie Weir and throughout
the river red gum forest.
Gogeld...The Leeton Stadium generally remains open on the
weekends,some afternoons and for evening sporting
activities. Communi...This two storey mansion was originally the home of
philanthropist and pastoralist Sir Samuel McCaughey.
It was built i...Built in 1912 as a home for the Chief Engineer of the
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Trust, it is now the home of the
Leeton Visitors Inf...Horse Riding Classes - One on One Instruction
Half hour lesson $30.00
One hour lesson $55.00
2 hour les...Leeton Shire features many sites for bird watching, including
two wetlands and an extensive river red gum forest.
Loc...
Why not enjoy a game of golf while in Leeton? Leeton
Soldiers Golf Course is one of the most relaxing and
leisurely co...Come and taste the terroir of the Riverina, the
unique environmental influences that give local
character to wine and ...Lawn bowls is a popular recreational activity in Leeton
for all ages.
The Leeton and District Bowling Club is loc...This Leeton landmark is one of the oldest cinemas in
Australia and has been screening movies since the 1930s.
The Roxy of...Built in 2000 and situated on Palm Avenue near the
Leeton Soldiers Club and Leeton Tourist Information
Centre, the loc...The sunny days of the Riverina’s warmer months
make swimming an attractive pastime. Leeton Shire
is spoilt for choice with t...Leeton Shire is easy to explore on bicycle, thanks to
the manybike paths and mostly flat terrain.
Bike tracks enco...
