Positioned in one of the most productive farming areas in New South Wales, Leeton boasts an impressive farm-to-table dining scene complemented by wineries and produce markets. This country town is also blessed with untouched surrounding nature and a range of historic landmarks.
Things to do in Leeton
Explore the centre of Leeton to see the town’s collection of stunning Art Deco buildings, including the Heritage-listed Roxy Theatre, which still puts on regular film screenings, live theatre shows and musical events. Don’t miss seeing Sir Samuel McCaughey’s iconic mansion or the early-20th-century Hydro Hotel, a beautiful example of Mediterranean-style architecture with mosaic tiling and glazed windows.
If you’re fascinated with the town’s history, visit the Yanco Powerhouse Museum, where you can see historic memorabilia and photos from Leeton’s earliest days. Visit on the last Sunday of the month to ride the museum’s miniature railway. Take a journey back in time at the Whitton Courthouse & Historical Museum, which includes a former courthouse, butcher shop and railway station, along with machinery and artefacts from yesteryear.
Are you hungry for Leeton’s best foodie treats? Visit one or both of Leeton’s award-winning wineries, Lillypilly Estate Wines and Toorak Winery, to taste exceptional Chardonnay, Semillon, Shiraz and Botrytis Semillon. Duck into the family-owned Charley’s Restaurant for farm-fresh seasonal produce or check out The Freckled Duck Bar & Restaurant for hearty Australian fare, cold beers and regional wine under a historic facade.
Leeton enjoys multiple eco-tourism adventures near the town centre, such as the Fivebough Wetlands, where you can take scenic walks and spot migratory birds. If you prefer to cycle, head to Murrumbidgee Valley National Park, while the Turkey Flat cycling trail leads you to Middle Beach, perfect for a post-ride swim.
Getting around Leeton
Leeton is about a 450-kilometre drive from Melbourne and 550 kilometres from Sydney. You can easily walk around the centre of town, but will need a car to venture further afield.