The Narrandera Shire area was originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri Aborigines and the town's name is thought to have been derived from a word meaning 'place of the goanna or lizard', paying homage to the famous local fauna. Enjoy a walk along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and the picturesque Lake Talbot. An historic walking tour will take you through the town's main attractions, including the Tiger Moth Museum, Royal Mail Hotel and the original courthouse and police station sites.