Between Hay and Darlington Point and 5km north of the Sturt Highway, is the quiet town on Carrathool, home of the Corynnia Farmstay and accommodating camping on the river at Pinky's beach; a popular family destination which is ideal for picnics, barbecues, swimming and fishing. The area is known for its tall Red River Gums which line the Murrumbidgee and its extensive birdlife.

Drop into The Carrathool Pub, for family friendly experience and meet the locals of nearby properties, the pub offers lunch and dinner.   

Visit The iconic historic Carrathool Bridge, a bascule span bridge, was built in 1922 to replace a punt across the Murrumbidgee River. This type of bridge, with a counterweighted, swinging span, was once common for accommodating boat traffic. While two other bascule bridges remain in Australia (Narooma and Coraki), the Carrathool Bridge is unique in its construction and has not opened to river traffic since the 1930s.

Every March, the town bursts at the seams with over 1,000 excited race lovers, as The Carrathool Jockey Club organises the annual country race meeting in the small town.

The event is a 6-race program, starting at around 1pm with local and metropolitan bookies. There are fantastic prizes on offer from our sponsors, along with the famous Jackeroo Dash and Jilleroo Sprint.

Take this opportunity to visit the quiet town and escape the busy areas this holiday season, fishing and swimming in the Murrumbidgee River should be a bucket list item.