The history of the Murrurundi Town Gateway Sign (EAST). In 2000, Murrurundi woke to find a corrugated iron Town sign with jumping sheep had been erected during the night by local artists Charlotte Drake-Brockman and Fran Wachel. Murrurundi Shire Council subsequently commissioned Fran and Charlotte to make this a permanent Gateway sign, which was installed in 2001. The Gateway sign celebrates the proud tradition of wool production in the Murrurundi district.

Many locals and those who visit our valley say it holds a kinetic energy — a warmth that feels like a hug — and once you feel it, you’ll find yourself lingering a little longer… perhaps even forever.

When approaching from the south, you are welcomed by dramatic hills and mountain ranges rising on either side of the road, like silent sentinels ushering you in. As you draw nearer, the landscape gently guides you through the heart of town — framed by charming Miners Cottages, vibrant Art Galleries, cosy Cafes, and a variety of local businesses — before carrying you northward and upward over the Great Dividing Range.

Whether you are here to explore, create, rest, or reconnect, Murrurundi invites you to simply be.