Geocaching Around Trungley Hall, Ariah Park And Dirnaseer

Another day out geocaching around Trungley Hall, Ariah Park and Dirnaseer. Called in for a beer at the Ariah Park Hotel. We headed out from home at Cootamundra at about 9.30am and got home early at 3.30pm as it was too hot to keep going. It was without a doubt the hottest day we’ve spent geocaching. All up we covered around 240kms.

Out and about today doing some more geocaching around Trungley Hall, Ariah Park and Dirnaseer. Found 10 of them and had just the one DNF. We even managed to get one on an island out at the Ariah Park Arboretum that you normally have to paddle out to. It’s been a bit dry around here lately so the lake was empty and it was just an easy walk instead of a big paddle.

Today the temperature got up to around 38 degrees with a wind roaring out of the northwest making it feel even hotter than it was. There was a lot of dust being blown around particularly out around Dirnaseer. Near Dirnaseer the dust was so thick it was like driving in a heavy fog. All up it probably wasn’t the best day to be out geocaching but we still had a great time. Being out geocaching no matter the weather makes for a better day than sitting at home doing nothing!

A Very Windy Day Selfie At Dirnaseer Hall

What Did We Find Geocaching Around Trungley Hall, Ariah Park And Dirnaseer NSW

1. You Found Hello there, Coota! | GC911A4
   Great hide TFTC
2. You Found Dirnaseer Memorial Hall | GCAYM2D
   Our last find for the day TFTC
3. You Found Dirnaseer Community Church | GCAYM31
   What a beautiful little church TFTC
4. You Found NAR – Hidden Away | GC7WH89
   Another great hide found on the way home from Ariah park
5. You Found The Island | GCAWDNM
   No need to swim to the island today as it is very dry. After nice walk we found the cache right where it should be
6. You Found Lake Arbortree | GC9627Y
   Took us a while but after a bit of persistence we finally found it. TFTC
7. You Found Ariah Park Cemetery | GC9627A
   Great hide. Plastic bag had seen better days so we have replaced it
8. You Found Grenelle School | GCA85F5
   What a great piece of history TFTC
9. You Didn’t Find Trungley Hall Multi | GCA85CB
   DNF
10. You Found Trungley Hall | GC6YWB0
    Great hide TFTC
11. You Found Temora Station | GCA85BV
    TFTC our first for the day

A Beer At The Ariah Park Hotel

The Ariah Park Hotel is another pub to add to our list of those that we’ve had a beer in. It’s a beautiful old pub and it has managed to maintain a lot of its original internal fixtures from the old days. It’s listed as having been built in 1903 so it’s a grand old lady. It was so bloody hot outside that we stayed inside the hotel long enough for a couple of beers. I had a couple of schooners of Reschs (my new favourite) and Amanda had a couple of Brookvale Union ginger beers. The ginger beers were served in some funky looking Brookvale Union schooner glasses, will have to look up to find out if you can buy them.

Ariah Park Hotel

The Grave Of Little Laurance McKenzie In The Ariah Park Cemetery

We visited the Ariah Park Cemetery a few years ago and when we were there we saw a little grave all on it’s own off to one side of the cemetery. It looked to be pretty lonely and a bit strange that it was off on its own. When we decided to call in there again Amanda bought some flowers and a little doll thing the day before and she placed them around his grave. The poor little fella only lived 8 months and it was really sad to see his grave away from the others. This time we noticed that someone else had placed some flowers on his grave as well so it’s great to see that people are thinking of him.

Grave Of Laurance Mckenzie In Aria Park Cemetery

A Brief History Of Trungley Hall NSW

Trungley Hall is a small locality in New South Wales. It has a rich history tied to its early settlement and community life. The town’s origins can be traced back to the 19th century when it became a hub for German migrants who were attracted to the Riverina region due to free selection policies. By 1876 the area was officially known as Germantown reflecting its strong German heritage.

Trungley Hall Cemetery

The Trungley Hall Cemetery also known as Narraburra Cemetery is a significant historical site in the area. Located on Trungley Road, it contains 126 memorial records and serves as a resting place for early settlers and their descendants. The cemetery reflects the community’s multicultural roots particularly its German influence. It’s a testament to the region’s agricultural and commercial development.

While specific notable individuals buried at Trungley Hall Cemetery are not extensively documented, the cemetery is part of a broader narrative of German migration and settlement in the Riverina. August Menneke, a legendary bell-maker and blacksmith who migrated from Germany in the 1850s is one of the notable figures associated with the region. Though his burial site is not confirmed to be at Trungley Hall, his legacy is intertwined with the area’s history.

Trungley Hall’s history is also linked to local commerce, agriculture, and community activities, such as the Wilna Wattle Debating Society, which highlights the vibrant social life of early settlers. The cemetery and the town itself remain important markers of the Riverina’s cultural and historical heritage.

Going For A Look At Trungley Hall Church

Geocaching Around Trungley Hall, Ariah Park And Dirnaseer NSW