Marulan, NSW

The 150˚ meridian is used as the basis for Australian Eastern Standard Time, giving Marulan true time. During the equinox, occurring twice a year in autumn and spring, the sun rises precisely at 6am and sets precisely and 6pm. Marulan is the only town in the Australian Eastern Stand Time Zone that can say this truly occurs. Meridians are also an aid for navigators on the lonely runs from south to north.

Marulan features a number of historic buildings including two churches, a rectory, historic pub and some fine examples of commercial buildings dating back to 19^th Century.

The township is steeped in history including bushrangers holding up traffic travelling north to Sydney from the Southern goldfields.

A self-guided tour of the historic township of Marulan is available as part of the The Great South Road - Self-guided Tour brochure that describes the evolution of this important route and the road making pioneeers who instrumental in the settlement of this region.

Visible from the Hume Highway, at particular times of the year, 40 flags are flown in Marulan's Meridian Park, representing the different countries of origin of the citizens of Marulan. These were initially acquired as part of the community's annual Harmony Day celebrations and have now become a colourful festive feature.

Come fly a kite in Marulan during October at the annual Kite Festival that features kite making and flying as well as art exhibitions and markets.

Marulan's Australia Day activities in January, Harmony Day multicultural celebration in October and Christmas lights tours are all very popular. Every visitor is welcomed with country hospitality.

See GOOGLE MAP for location. A copy of the Goulburn Mulwaree Towns & Villages Maps (including Marulan & Marulan South) is also available to download HERE or from the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre.

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