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Ben Hall's Death Site

Historical Site

Historic site in New South Wales marking where bushranger Ben Hall was shot; visitors come for heritage interpretation, plaques and a direct link to Australia's bushranger era.

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Ben Hall's Death Site essentials

Address: Near Goobang Creek / Forbes district, New South Wales, Australia
Hours: Open access (outdoor site)
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ben Hall's Death Site#

Best visited in the cooler months (autumn to spring) when rural New South Wales is more comfortable for walking and exploration.

Autumn-Spring
March-November · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Mild temperatures, ideal for walking the rural site and reading the interpretive markers.
Summer
December-February · 20-35°C (68-95°F)
Hotter, drier; seek shade and avoid the middle of the day.

Weather & Climate near Ben Hall's Death Site#

Climate

Ben Hall's Death Site's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (533 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 18° - 32° 25° 60 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
February - 18° - 32° 25° 44 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
March - 15° - 29° 22° 39 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
April - 11° - 24° 18° 43 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
May - 8° - 20° 14° 46 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
June - 5° - 15° 9° 32 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
July - 4° - 14° 8° 43 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
August - 5° - 16° 10° 41 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
September - 7° - 19° 13° 41 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
October - 10° - 23° 17° 52 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
November - 13° - 27° 20° 45 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
December - 16° - 31° 23° 47 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ben Hall's Death Site#

The site is in the Forbes/Goobang area of central New South Wales. From the town of Forbes it is roughly a 20-40 minute drive into surrounding rural roads-local signage and small roadside markers indicate the location. A car is necessary; services in the immediate vicinity are limited. Combining the visit with the Forbes Historical Museum or the town’s heritage walk is recommended for context.

Tips for Visiting Ben Hall's Death Site#

  • Visit early to see the landscape before the midday heat; this site is outdoors and largely unstaffed.
  • Combine a visit with a trip to nearby Forbes (about 20-30 minutes' drive) to see local museums and contextual displays about bushrangers.