Goolgowi, situated on the north-western edge of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, is primarily an agricultural hub, with wheat farming and sheep grazing as its core industries. In recent years, the region has diversified, incorporating olive, walnut, almond, and grape cultivation, along with cattle feedlots and poultry farming.

The town offers a range of amenities for both locals and visitors, including a service station, post office, ex-servicemen’s club, pub, caravan park, two motels, and a 25-meter swimming pool. Settlers Park provides recreational facilities such as a skate park, walking track, and fitness area.

A unique cultural attraction is the soft sculpture curtain at the Goolgowi Hall, which commemorates the town's pioneers and history.

Take a short 18-minute drive to Merriwagga and experience the unmatched, good old-fashioned hospitality of The Old School Park in Merriwagga. This highly recommended caravan and camping park still holds many historical elements such as the school bubbler and the class blackboard. Th local pub The Black Stump Hotel, which is billed as having Australia’s tallest bar. Here you can learn about the Black Stump legend and the gruesome tale of Mrs Barbara Blain.

Take a day trip, approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Goolgowi lies the historic Gunbar Pioneer Memorial Church, built in 1934. The church features beautiful stained-glass windows honouring local pioneer families. Nearby, the William Jackson VC Memorial commemorates the sacrifices of Australian servicemen and women, particularly William Jackson.

The country of the Central Darling Shire is like no other so be sure to take extra days to step back in time and bask in the history.