Murrumburrah, established earlier along Murimboola Creek, is known for its beautifully preserved colonial streetscape, with historic buildings and churches that speak to the town’s 19th-century origins. Together, the twin towns reflect the evolution of rural New South Wales — from early pastoral settlement, through rail expansion, to modern regional life.

A powerful symbol of Harden–Murrumburrah’s national significance is the life-sized bronze sculpture of Bill the Bastard, Australia’s most famous war horse. The life-sized statue, crafted by local master sculptor Carl Valerius, commemorates the first call-up muster and enrolments of the 1st Australian Horse, which took place at Harden–Murrumburrah in the late 19th century — a formative moment in what would later become the Australian Light Horse tradition. The memorial stands as a tribute to courage, endurance and mateship, and is a must-see for visitors.

Adding a contemporary layer to the town’s story is the striking Murrumburrah Mill Silo Art, painted on the former flour mill silos. The artwork celebrates the area’s agricultural heritage, reflecting generations of grain growing and rural industry that continue to underpin the local economy today