Hanwood, New South Wales

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Hanwood
New South Wales

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Population: 583
Postcode: 2680
Location: km (3 mi) from Griffith
LGA: City of Griffith
County: Cooper
State District: Murrumbidgee
Federal Division: Riverina

Hanwood is a town in the central Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located 5 kilometres south of Griffith, New South Wales and is in the City of Griffith Local Government Area. At the 2006 census, Hanwood had a population of 583.[1]

Hanwood is known for its wineries, in particular the McWilliam's winery, established in 1913.

The winery is home to the famous bottle shaped tasting room. They have a wide array of wines, bottles and memoribllia displayed in the 17 metre long museum in the shape of a bottle and are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Hanwood (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
  2. ^ McWilliam's Wines - Official website - Our Vineyards. Retrieved 18 January 2007.
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Coordinates: 34°20′S, 146°02′E

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