Urana

Urana is the central town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia.

Get in
The only feasible option to reach Urana is by road. From the south, Urana Corowa Road branches off the Riverina Highway (B58) and leads directly to Urana's main street. From the north, Urana Morundah Road branches off the Newell Highway (A39) and meets Urana Corowa Road in the center of the town.

If taking public transport, NSW Trainlink operates a coach service connection from Wagga Wagga to Echuca, which stops in Urana on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. The bus connects to the XPT Train service to Sydney and Melbourne in Wagga.

The Urana Airstrip is 1,000 meters long and runs east/south east to west/north west and is equipped with a windsock. There are no landing charges and no fuel is available. It's for recreational and emergency use - and you wouldn't likely get a charter let along any scheduled passenger transport.

Get around
Being a very small town, Urana can be easily navigated on foot.

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Buy
The usual Australian country town souvenirs such as stubby holders, fridge magnets, bumper stickers, table cloths and bar mats are available at the Museum and Cafe in town.

Eat
All establishments listed below are in the town's main street.


 * The IGA shopping centre has a limited range but satisfies most grocery needs.  Having a complete monopoly over many products, the prices are absolutely outrageous.
 * A cafe operates 7 days a week with a good mix of hot and cold food. Basic groceries such as milk and bread can be purchased here if the supermarket is closed.
 * The pub has a full bistro menu on Friday and Saturday nights which encompasses the usual wholesome and hearty pub fare such as parmigianas, steaks and casseroles. As is the custom in rural areas, prices are generally higher than one would find for the same meals in the city.

Drink
There are only two licensed establishments in operation at the current time in Urana.

The pub serves drinks every night and has an official closing time of 11PM Monday to Saturday and 10PM on Sunday, however anecdotal evidence suggests that the closing time is closer to 6:30PM except Fridays.

The Urana Bowling Club remains open after the pub closes during the week, however this establishment will most likely be closed by 8:30PM.

Go next

 * Morundah - 50 km north of Urana, just off the Newell Highway, Morundah is a small town comprised chiefly of a pub and a wheat silo. The pub has excellent gourmet pies and an extensive modern menu on Friday and Saturday nights. The town also contains the Paradise Theatre, which has hosted Australian and international opera companies before.