Hay NSW 2711
(Pop 2 817)
Pic: Murrumbidgee River
Hay is a Riverina town 728 km west of Sydney. Located on the Murrumbidgee River at the junction of the Sturt, Cobb & Mid Western Hwys, it is surrounded by flat treeless country. Original inhabitants were the Ngiyambaa Aborigines and squatters and settlers began arriving in 1820s. The town was named after local parliamentarian, John Hay. Between 1940-46, three POW & internment camps were established housing European Jews, Italians and Japanese. Ironically after the war, Italian migrants arrived and established market gardens. During 1950s an irrigation scheme was built and helped establish Hay's thriving rice, feed crops and market gardens. Hay is also home to a number of famous local merino stud farms. Hang Gliding Championships (Jan), Hay Show (Sept) Surf Carnvial (Jan), Sheep Show (June), Rodeo (Oct), Hay Races (Nov).
Accommodation:
Hay has 6 motels, 6 hotels, 2 B&Bs, 4 farmstays & 3 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: 407 Moppett St. Tel (02) 6993 4045.
Airport:Hay Airport (HXX) Cobb Hwy.
Hospital:Hay District Hospital, 351 Murray St. Tel (02) 6990 8700 or (02) 6993 1400.

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