BEGA VALLEY SHIRE, NSW

Bega, which is at the centre of this rural region, was originally established in the 1830s to service sheep farmers. Surrounded by lush pastures, the historic town is well known for its cheesemaking heritage, with Bega Cheese the Shire’s biggest employer. The heritage centre gives visitors a glimpse into the region’s first dairy farms and the journey towards modern cheesemaking.