Hanwood, New South Wales

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Hanwood
New South Wales
File:HanwoodPostOffice2.JPG
Post office
Hanwood is located in New South Wales
Hanwood
Hanwood
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Population 1,490 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 2680
Location 5 km (3 mi) from Griffith
LGA(s) City of Griffith
County Cooper
State electorate(s) Murray
Federal Division(s) 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 2011 census, Hanwood had a population of 1,490.[1]

Hanwood Post Office opened on 1 January 1921.[2]

Hanwood is known for its wineries, in particular the McWilliam's winery, established in 1913, which has a bottle-shaped tasting room. They have a wide array of wines, bottles and memorabilia displayed in the 17m long museum.[3]

References

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  3. McWilliam's Wines - Official website - Our Vineyards. Retrieved 18 January 2007.