Hanwood is a town in the central
Riverina
The Riverina
is an agricultural region of south-western New South Wales, Australia. The Riverina is distinguished from other Australian regions by the combination of flat plains, warm to hot climate and an ample supply of water for irrigation ...
region of
New South Wales
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Australia. The town is located 5 kilometres south of
Griffith, New South Wales
Griffith is a major regional city in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area that is located in the north-western part of the Riverina region of New South Wales, known commonly as the food bowl of Australia. It is also the seat of the City of Griffit ...
and is in the
City of Griffith
The City of Griffith is a local government area in the Riverina region of south-western New South Wales, Australia. The area comprises and is located in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and on Kidman Way.
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local government area. At the , Hanwood had a population of 1,490.
Hanwood Post Office opened on 1 January 1921.
Hanwood is known for its wineries, in particular the
McWilliam's winery established in 1913. In 1973 the Big Wine Barrel was completed, forming the cellar door tasting rooms.
They have a wide array of wines, bottles and memorabilia displayed in the 17m long museum.
McWilliam's Wines
- Official website - Our Vineyards. Retrieved 18 January 2007.
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Towns in the Riverina