Monte Cristo was built in 1884. The historic homestead has been fully restored in High Victorian Style. Privately Owned, the mansion, stables and outbuildings double as a museum. The attractive interior is complete with antique furniture, glassware, collectables and resident wheelwright and carriage builder. The renowned haunted mansion commands panoramic views of the whole area.
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The Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory is situated in the historic Junee Flour Mill. Green Grove Organics produces stone ground products such as flours, bread mixes, pasta, cookies and licorice, sold throughout Australia and overseas. Mill sales, Devonshire Teas, local craft and unique tours featuring licorice bowling and sampling.
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When officially opened in September 1947, the New South Wales Government Railways claimed it was the "largest roundhouse in the southern hemisphere". Construction started during the later years of WWII when it was realised that the existing locomotive sheds in the triangle north of the station were too antiquated and small. The Junee roundhouse, or loco, as it was called, was the last steam depot built in NSW and as such was the pinnacle of steam depot development in the state. Steam soon gave way to diesel power and Junee loco was accordingly modified and steam facilities such as the coal stage and de-ashing pits removed. The main feature, the roundhouse, remains. Centred around the unique 100 ft (33 m) turntable are two sheds and 42 tracks including the high-roads and machine shop. Today the roundhouse is home to Junee Railway Workshop, a local company that maintains and repairs rolling stock and locomotives for hire and for other operators. Other parts of the roundhouse are occupied by Regional Heritage Transport Association Junee - Inc. who operate a museum dedicated to local railway history on the site. Their website is www.rhta-junee.org.au
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The Bethungra Rail Spiral was constructed in the 1940’s to allow rail engines to negotiate the steep slope. It is the only example of a 360 degree spiral in Australia.
Bethungra Dam and Reserve is listed in the ‘Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia’. The scenic public recreation area accommodates canoeing, sailing, picnics, swimming and fishing. Camping facilities, toilets, BBQ’s and bins. Access is via Bethungra Waterworks Road.
Gundagai Road heads South-East to Gundagai and is a pleasant drive offering views of rolling hills, the tree lined banks of the Murrumbidgee River and land devoted to agricultural and pastoral purposes.
