Fast facts
- Thriving, historic country town in Central NSW
- In the hills of the Macquarie Ranges
- Population 1,570
Why go there
Situated 32 kilometres north of Orange on the Mitchell Highway, Molong is a thriving rural town with plenty of old world charm. The main street is National Trust-classifed and there are many fine heritage buildings from the 1800s scattered around the town.
In the heart of the rich agricultural shire of Cabonne, the town has number of comfortable B&Bs and is an ideal place to base yourself to explore surrounding towns.
History
The town's name comes from the Aboriginal word meaning "place of many rocks". European settlement started with a stockade in the mid 1820s; by 1835, Molong was gazetted as a town.
The town’s development took off in 1881 after it was announced that the western railway would extend to Molong.
Today the town is at the centre of a rich farming district producing wheat, sheep, wool and cattle, fruit and wine.
Things to do
- Follow the heritage walking tour of Molong to see the many fine 19th century buildings.
- Go shopping at one of the craft shops or art galleries in town.
- Visit nearby historic villages such as Yeoval, Cumnock and Cudal.
- Stop at the local farmgate for regional produce or a cellar door along the way.
Don’t miss
- Bank Street with its heritage architecture
- Molong Historical Museum
- Molong Yarn Market and Cobb and Co Coach House
- Yuranigh's Grave, an historic Aboriginal site
