Local Attractions

The Big Murray Cod in Tocumwal, New South Wales, is one of the earliest big things anywhere in the country. Installed back in 1968, the cod - or Goodoo, the Aboriginal name for the fish - represents what this area of Australia is most famous for. In 1967, the Women’s Auxiliary of Tocumwal Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture decided that the town needed something to put on the map. Several of the women held dances, card nights, and more to raise the money to build and install the giant fish. Made by the Duralite Company in Melbourne, the Big Murray Cod is made of Fiberglass and required an eight-piece mould to get the design right. Inside, the skeleton is made of steel truss and strutting, holding the outer shell in place.

Tocumwal Town Beach Camping Area is a great spot by the river with potable water, toilets and cold showers for a budget price. The caretaker is on-site to collect fees. Reasonably flat for motorhomes, caravans and tents. There is plenty of wood for campfires. The river is good for splashing around but be careful of the strong undertow. The town is within walking distance of supplies. A Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Saturday of the month on the Anglican Church grounds. The Foreshore Market days are huge but you will have to look up the internet for the dates as they vary and do not follow a certain time of the month. There is also the Rotary Garage Sale and Op Shops on Murray Street.

Tocumwal Foreshore Market has 215 stallholder sites and is situated on the Foreshore of the Murray River in the centre of Tocumwal Township, market starts at 8 am until approximately 1 pm. Their market is one of the oldest markets in Australia and was established in 1978, today it is considered a Premium Country Market by visitors and stallholders alike. They always have many new and exciting products at each market including designer jewellery, fishing and sporting gear, pet supplies, plants and seedlings, fruit and vegetables, tools and equipment, antiques, designer garden sculptures and brush art, handmade glassware, candles and soaps, cosmetics and beauty products, artisan bread, conserves, to mention but a few.

The Cactus Country is the largest collection of cacti in Australia! Imagine yourself in a desert landscape, surrounded by beautiful cacti and other succulents, on sandy walking trails that take you away to the other side of the world. Spend an afternoon in Mexico, or the Sahara, but right here in Australia! Our huge 12-acre garden has thousands of varieties of incredible plants that will leave you astonished at how crazy mother nature can be. Here at Cactus Country, there are plenty of activities to entertain the whole family. Shoot the best photos for your travel album. Our café and courtyards are wonderful places to chill out while enjoying an ice-cold margarita or Mexican beer.

Chrysties Classics And Collectibles Museum Take us to travel back in time. Come and experience the era of classic cars, trucks, caravans, tractors and a host of other collectables. Set on 1.8 hectares, Chrysties Museum is a lifetime collection of amazing treasures which will enthral and amaze. From an old logging truck to working vintage cars, farming equipment, classic caravans, and collectables.