We only spent a few hours there but Deniliquin or Deni to the locals sure made an impression on us.

Waring Gardens in the middle of town was a beautiful setting to take a quick stroll and stretch the legs after the drive up from Echuca. Large grassy areas, a large pond full of birdlife and magnificent old trees make it an idyllic place for a picnic lunch.

Unfortunately it was wet so plan b was Red Rose Diner just up the road. Nothing b grade about this place though. Decked out like it was Arnold's Diner from Happy Days, we were greeted by Buddy Holly on the Juke Box and a menu straight from 1950's America plus a few local favourites.

Friendly service, generous portions of tasty food at surprisingly cheap prices almost put me into a food coma!

Naturally we were feeling pretty good about Deni by then. Those warm feelings grew into something way more meaningful once we got a look inside The Depot. Neville and Debbie Purtill and the Purtill family have run a local bus company since the 50's and are integral members of the Deniliquin community.. Avid historic car and memorabilia collectors, they have amassed a collection of vehicles and housed them in such a way that left me gobsmacked.

The building itself is impressive, but what it houses and the way it is presented is truly spectacular. A Delorean, Porsche Spyder, Lincoln and Pink Cadillac are a few of dozens of immaculate vehicles set amongst displays of memorabilia that compliment and augment the visual experience.

I walked in with a smile and walked out with a grin. Thanks to Steve as well who took the time to talk us through the history of some of the vehicles and The Depot itself.

Last on our list was viewing the water tower art on our way out of town. Almost anticlimactic compared to what we'd seen already but still impressive in it's own right.

If you are in this part of the world as Molly would say "Do yourself a Favour" give Deni a whirl, you won't be disappointed..

Accessibilty:

Waring Gardens has a disabled toilet available with ramps from the street down to the park, flat and level with concrete paths.

Red Rose Cafe may be a bit tight for a wheel chair but has easy entry with a small ramp off the footpath. No toilets

The Depot is fully accessible with a lift up to the second level, disabled toilet and parking. Flat, level access from the car park.