Annie Gibbons Cottage: a slice of local history near Torrumbarry Weir

Annie Gibbons Cottage is a short trip from Torrumbarry Weir Holiday Park. The cottage shows how early settlers built with whatever the bush gave them, using local timber and materials suited to the conditions of the time. It's a good example of the practical, no-frills construction that got early Riverina and Murray region communities through.

For anyone interested in the history of the area, the cottage is worth a look on the way to or from the weir. It's a reminder of how different life was for the people who first settled this stretch of the Murray, well before holiday parks and modern amenities arrived.

The cottage isn't part of the park, but it's nearby, so guests staying at Torrumbarry Weir Holiday Park can easily fit it into a day of exploring the area. Check with the park's reception if you'd like more information on visiting.