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Young
Give Young one night in cherry season (Nov–Jan) or a half-day stop off the Hume: the town is three blocks, the orchards are the point.
Young is a small Riverina service town of about 10,000 people, known for stone fruit — cherries, peaches, plums — and for a main street that runs three blocks. There is no scheduled passenger flight or train, so you arrive by car or by coach connecting off the XPT at Cootamundra. The town itself takes half a day; the orchards and the Cherry Festival are what justify a night.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr; cherry picking Nov–Jan
- avoid Jan–Feb heat (35 °C (95 °F)+), Dec–Jan school holidaysavoid Jan–Feb heat (95 °F (35 °C)+), Dec–Jan school holidays
- Airports
- CBR · SYD
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Young000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- NSW Rural Fire Service bushfire information1800 679 737
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Young, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyYoung is a quiet country town and street crime is low.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · 1800 679 737 NSW Rural Fire Service bushfire information
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCBR Canberra Airport (The practical gateway: about 2 h 15 min by car via the Lachlan Valley Way and Boorowa.
- Getting aroundA car is close to essential: the orchards and the surrounding villages are spread out and there is no useful local bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBakery pie or sandwichA$6–12 (≈ US$4–8)
- Beerschooner in a pubA$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHostel or pub room, per person, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$170 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$260 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$110 (≈ US$75) · Mid A$180 (≈ US$120) · High A$300 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CBR Canberra Airport (The practical gateway: about 2 h 15 min by car via the Lachlan Valley Way and Boorowa. Young's own airfield has no scheduled passenger service.) · SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith (About 4 h by car via the Hume Highway and Yass; or XPT to Cootamundra, then a connecting coach.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jul
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Aug
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Sep
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Mixed: Dec–Jan. Avoid: Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jun (8 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Young: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Jun
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Jul
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Aug
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is close to essential: the orchards and the surrounding villages are spread out and there is no useful local bus. In town, the main street is walkable end to end in about 10 minutes. A local taxi service covers short hops and the station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cootamundra
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via the Olympic Highway, about 45 min
Rail town with the XPT stop and the Don Bradman birthplace; pairs with a Young arrival or departure.
Wagga Wagga
goDoor to door: About 2 h 15 min
Car via the Olympic Highway, about 2 h
The Riverina's biggest city: river beach, museums and the region's main airport.
Griffith
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h 45 min
Car via the Burley Griffin Way, about 2 h 30 min
Wine and food town; too far for a comfortable return day.
Canberra
goDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min
Car via Boorowa and the Lachlan Valley Way, about 2 h 15 min
A long day out; better as the start or end of the drive.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Boorowa Street (main street)
Pubs with rooms and the town's cafés on the doorstep; walkable to everything.
Motels on the town edges
Drive-in parking, quieter, 5–10 min drive from the main street.
Caravan park
Best value for a family or a picker's budget; book ahead in picking season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × A$170 | A$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$180 | A$360 |
| Pick-your-own fruit, per kg2 × A$12 · check | A$24 |
| Pub schnitzel and a beer2 × A$35 | A$70 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$20 | A$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$66 |
| Trip total≈ A$365 per person per day, bed included | A$730≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bakery pie or sandwich | A$6–12 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Pub meal (schnitzel, steak) | A$22–38 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Beer, schooner in a pub | A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pick-your-own fruit, per kg | A$8–15 (≈ US$6–10) (check) |
| Fuel, unleaded per litre | A$1.70–2.10 (≈ US$2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No scheduled flights or passenger trains to Young: plan the coach connection at Cootamundra or drive.
- Beds sell out in picking season (Nov–Jan) — backpackers and pickers compete for the same few rooms.
- Summer days reach the high 30s; pick fruit early morning, not after 11:00.Summer days reach the high 30s; pick fruit early morning, not after 11:00 AM.
- Some shops close Saturday afternoon; many reopen Sunday.
- Kangaroos on rural roads at dawn and dusk — slow down outside town.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- NSW Rural Fire Service bushfire information
- 1800 679 737
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Bushfire information (NSW RFS)1800 679 737
Embassy
No embassies in Young; consulates and embassies are in Canberra and Sydney. US citizens: the US Consulate General is in Sydney (check the address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi, town centre to motels: A$10–20 (≈ US$7–14) (check)
- Coach Cootamundra → Young: book with NSW TrainLink; about 1 h (check)
- Fuel, Sydney → Young return: about 700 km (435 mi), roughly A$120–170 (≈ US$80–120) (check)about 435 mi (700 km), roughly A$120–170 (≈ US$80–120) (check)
Say or show
- Thanks — Thank you
- Where's the pick-your-own? — Where is the pick-your-own orchard?
- How much a kilo? — How much per kilo?
- Are you still serving? — Is the kitchen still open?
- Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
- Where's the loo? — Where is the toilet?
Country town: cash is still useful at markets and some orchards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Young. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr; cherry picking Nov–Jan · avoid Jan–Feb heat (35 °C+), Dec–Jan school holidays · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CBR and SYD: drive times field-checked, coach connection at Cootamundra, overnight rung.
- Orchard cluster pages with verified picking windows and opening hours, plus the Cherry Festival dates.
- Eat pages with last orders for the main-street cafés and the seven pubs.
- Bushfire and heat fixtures so the summer page can go green or warn.
Sources
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