Today “Fordsie” is a sleepy town of four residents, however, Fords Bridge can claim at least one famous association: the iconic Australian poet, Henry Lawson, who once lived and worked in the area.
A little-known or understood geological oddity occurs in the Fords Bridge area – northeast of the town is a location known as the ‘Sounding Mound’. It’s a 30 metre by 12 metre area, which sounds hollow when jumped upon, although the surface on top is hard. The region contains many such curiosities, which may be mound springs.
Attractions
- Call into the historical Warrego Hotel, built in 1913 and thought to be the only pub in Australia still standing constructed of mud bricks. The pub also rests on the Cobb and Co changing station site, where the legendary stage coaches swapped their horses for a new team.
- Camp and catch a few yabbies on the Warrego River.
- Take a selfie with the Big Yabby!
- Visit the historic cemetery.
Fords Bridge Hotels
Take a pub crawl through history.
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