Overview
Young is famous for its stone fruit growing — cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and strawberries. The town is a regional centre in the Riverina with parks, fine heritage buildings, and a quirky cherry-themed selfie spot by the old railway station.
Day Trips · Festivals · History
Before you go
Accommodation
Motels, pubs, caravan park, and AirBnB available. Book early during fruit picking season (Nov-Jan) as accommodation sells out completely.
Food
Wilders Bakery on Boorowa St is open 6AM-5:30PM. Woolworths and Aldi for self-catering. Pubs serve meals.
Shopping
Three-block shopping strip with Woolworths, Aldi, IGA, Target Country, Bunnings. Banks and ATMs readily available.
Timing
Cherry Festival in late November/early December. Fruit picking season Nov-Jan. Avoid midday heat if picking fruit.
Transport
No passenger flights or trains to Young — drive or connect via coach from Cootamundra. A car is necessary to visit orchards outside town.
