MORONGLA

The word Morongla translates to ‘crayfish’ in the local Wiradjuri language.

Morongla is the Shire’s smallest village – located 15 kilometres south of Cowra on the Lachlan Valley Way. Despite its size, Morongla is quaint and retains a genuine rural character underpinned by a quiet lifestyle, healthy environment, creeks and birdlife, remnant trees and scenic countryside. The northern and southern entries to the village are attractive and create a pleasant welcome for residents and visitors alike.

Today, Morongla supports only a few dwellings, but the community spreads beyond the village boundaries and into the surrounding farming district. Most residents have a farming background and are generational residents to the area. The hub of community interaction is the Morongla Hall), which is used extensively for a range of purposes, including a visiting pre-school, district nurse and hairdresser, yoga, rural youth group, craft days and fundraising. The adjoining showground is used for public recreation at the local level and hosts the highly successful annual Morongla Show and sheepdog trials.