Located on Urana Street in the heart of Jindera, the Jindera Hotel is a classic country pub and a great stop for riders exploring the villages and back roads around the Albury-Wodonga and Riverina region.

With its relaxed country atmosphere, friendly hospitality, classic pub meals and comfortable motel accommodation, the Jindera Hotel makes an ideal place to stop for lunch, grab a drink, or settle in for the night. The hotel offers country-style accommodation, a restaurant, bar and parking, making it particularly convenient for travellers exploring the region by motorcycle.

A Town Rich in History

Jindera's story is closely connected to the German settlers who arrived in the district during the 1860s. In 1867, the first German settlers arrived after travelling from South Australia by horse-drawn wagons, establishing a community whose influence can still be seen throughout the town today. Jindera was officially gazetted as a village in 1869, and by the late 1880s it had Lutheran churches and a Lutheran school where German was taught.

The town's German heritage is beautifully preserved at the Jindera Pioneer Museum, built around the historic Wagner's Store. The museum includes more than 25 rooms and galleries, historic machinery, transport displays and an 1874 blacksmith shop.

Things to See & Do

Make time to explore the Jindera Pioneer Museum and its extensive collection of buildings, machinery and artefacts. It's one of the best places in the region to understand the lives of the early German settlers and the development of the town.

For those wanting to stretch their legs, the Jindera Heritage Town Walk covers approximately 3 km and takes visitors past historic sites and interpretive plaques throughout the village.

The Jindera Wetland is another peaceful place to visit, offering an opportunity to see native birds and wildlife, while the surrounding countryside provides plenty of quiet roads for riders wanting to explore beyond the main highways.

Annual Events

Jindera has a strong community spirit, with events held throughout the year at the Pioneer Museum and around the village. Highlights include the Forgotten Trades Festival, Lantern Festival and Lantern Walk, heritage events, twilight openings, high teas and other community gatherings.

Did You Know?

Jindera was once a surprisingly busy little settlement. At its peak, the town had two schools, four hotels, a hospital, parks, sporting facilities and even a racetrack.

So when you're riding through the Albury-Wodonga and Riverina region, don't just pass through Jindera. Stop, explore its remarkable German heritage, enjoy a country pub feed and discover a town with plenty of stories of its own.

And while you're there, don't forget to collect your Great Aussie Pub Feed Passport stamp at the Jindera Hotel.

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