Geocaching Around Marrar, Belfrayden And Collingullie

Another day out geocaching around Marrar, Belfrayden and Collingullie. Called in for a beer at the Red Cow Hotel in Junee on the way home. We headed out from home at Cootamundra at about 9.00am and didn’t get home until about 5.00pm. It was a pretty full day. All up I think we covered around 200kms.

Out and about today doing some more geocaching around Marrar, Belfrayden and Collingullie in NSW. Found 30 of them and didn’t have any DNF’s at all. Either we’re getting better at geocaching or the finds today we’re easy. We initially intended to find some caches around Dirnaseer but a few glitches with the navigator (me) meant we didn’t get there.

Not Exactly The Rock!

What Did We Find Geocaching Around Marrar, Belfrayden And Collingullie NSW

1. You Found RGGT #050 | GC4EDBT
   Great hide watch for spiders
2. You Found RGGT #051 | GC4EDBX
   Great hide
3. You Found RGGT #052 | GC4EDBY
   TY for this cache
4. You Found RGGT #053 | GC4EDC6
   What an awesome tree and old homestead. Such a shame that something so grand could be condemned
5. You Found RGGT #054 | GC4EDCA
   One needs long arms for this beauty
6. You Found RGGT #055 | GC4EDCJ
   This one was very moist
7. You Found RGGT #056 | GC4EDCP
   Another perfectly made hiding spot
8. You Found RGGT #057 | GC4EDCW
   Perfectly made for a cache
9. You Found RGGT #058 | GC4EDD2
   Be careful where you put your hand
10. You Found RGGT #059 | GC4EDD7
    This was a great hide ty
11. You Found RGGT #060 | GC4EDDC
    The note pad was very wet inside this one
12. You Found RGGT #061 | GC4EDDH
    Tftc
13. You Found The Gullie Pub | GCATAWQ
    Nice hide shame the pub doesn’t open till 3pm could have gone a beer
14. You Found Belfrayden Rail Siding. | GC3JW6N
    Love these kinds of cache great history
15. You Found Belfrayden | GC2TYGE
    Great hide make sure you close the gate on the way out
16. You Found RGGT #076 | GC4EDV2
    Tftc
17. You Found RGGT #075 | GC4EDTW
    Well this is a very spikey situation but we got it tftc
18. You Found RGGT #074 | GC4EDTM
    All good with this one tftc
19. You Found RGGT #073 | GC4EDTJ
    This was another repair job lid was all Broken up so we put the whole cache in a clip seal bag and hid it where we thought it should be
20. You Found RGGT #072 | GC4EDT9
    Laying out in the open but in good condition. We hid it back where we thought it came from
21. You Found RGGT #071 | GC4EDT6
    Tftc
22. You Found RGGT #070 | GC4EDFC
    Tftc watch out for the spiders
23. You Found RGGT #069 | GC4EDF4
    Plenty of spiders at this one tftc
24. You Found RGGT #068 | GC4EDEW
    Another one bites the dust tftc
25. You Found RGGT #067 | GC4EDER
    Had to to do a recovery on this one as the bottom half of the container was in a paddock. Found and repaired and on our way to the next one ☝️
26. You Found RGGT #066 | GC4EDEH
    Tftc another one down
27. You Found RGGT #065 | GC4EDEC
    Tftc another great hide we are on a roll now
28. You Found RGGT #064 | GC4EDE2
    Tftc nice hide
29. You Found RGGT #063 | GC4EDDW
    When we found it was laying out in the open with no lid. Did a search and found the lid and all fixed up now
30. You Found RGGT #062 | GC4EDDQ
    Tftc

A Beer At The Red Cow Hotel In Junee

The Red Cow Hotel Hotel is another pub to add to our list of those that we’ve had a beer in. It’s a nice old pub and the beer was cold – can’t ask for much more than that. It was pretty busy considering that it was a Sunday. Had a nice chat with the lady behind the bar and a few locals. It’s a really great pub. I’m honestly surprised that we haven’t been here before considering we live less than an hour away.

Having A Ginger Beer At The Red Cow Hotel In Junee

A Bit Information About Marrar

Marrar’s name is derived from the Wiradjuri word for “hand” or “claw,” a nod to the area’s Indigenous heritage. The town’s development was turbocharged by the arrival of the Main Southern Railway in 1878, which transformed it into a critical hub for transporting wheat and wool to Sydney and Melbourne. Today, its population hovers around 400 residents, but its quiet streets and preserved heritage sites make it a fascinating pitstop for travellers exploring the Riverina’s backroads.

Marrar’s Agricultural Legacy

Farming has always been Marrar’s lifeblood. By the 1890s, the town boasted three flour mills, servicing the vast wheat fields that still dominate the landscape. The Marrar Railway Station, now a heritage-listed site, once buzzed with activity as steam trains loaded grain bound for coastal ports. While the mills are long gone, the town’s agricultural roots remain visible. The annual Marrar Show, running since 1906, celebrates this legacy with sheepdog trials, produce competitions, and vintage machinery displays – a must see for anyone passing through in spring.

How Marrar Compares To Nearby Towns

Marrar’s charm lies in its understated simplicity. Unlike the wine-tourism hotspots of Griffith or the bustling caravan parks of Wagga Wagga, Marrar offers a quieter, nostalgia-soaked experience. For history-minded campers, it’s a stark contrast to the Junee Licorice Factory or Coolamon’s Art Deco silos, but that’s precisely its appeal. The town’s Marrar Reserve, a free camping area with basic facilities, provides a peaceful base for exploring the region’s hidden gems, like the Gunbar Cemetery or the Book Book State Forest’s geocaching trails.

Old Bridge Near Collingullie

Marrar’s Key Attractions At A Glance

Why Marrar Appeals To Caravanners And Geocachers

For modern day explorers, Marrar is more than a relic – it’s a gateway to the Riverina’s quieter corners. The Marrar Reserve offers a no-frills camping experience, ideal for self sufficient travellers seeking starry skies over crowds. Geocachers, meanwhile, flock to the Book Book State Forest where caches hidden among ironbarks and grey box trees reward patience with trinkets and trail secrets. Compared to the amenities of Gundagai or Narrandera, Marrar’s simplicity is its strength: you’re here to unplug, not Instagram. You can easily spend a full day or more geocaching around Marrar and it’s surrounding areas.

But don’t mistake “quiet” for “uneventful.” The town’s war memorial and St. Brendan’s Catholic Church (built 1922) whisper stories of resilience, while the nearby Lake Albert in Wagga Wagga (45 minutes east) delivers fishing and kayaking for those craving action. Local historians also recommend a detour to Old Marrar, where crumbling foundations mark the original settlement – a haunting yet poignant contrast to today’s tidy streets.

Insights For Modern Visitors

Marrar’s trajectory mirrors many rural Australian towns: a golden age tied to rail, followed by gradual decline as highways replaced steam engines. Yet its survival hinges on adaptive reuse. The railway station, though no longer operational, draws history buffs, while the Showgrounds host camping groups during events. For caravanners, it’s a lesson in appreciating the slow lane – a place where community spirit outshines flashy attractions.

So next time you’re plotting a route through the Riverina consider Marrar. It’s not just a dot on the map – it’s a living postcard from Australia’s pastoral past, waiting to share its stories.

Hidden In A Tree

Sources:
– Marrar Show Society
– NSW Heritage Register: Marrar Railway Station
– Riverina Tourism: Book Book State Forest

Geocaching Around Marrar, Belfrayden And Collingullie NSW Photo Gallery