Gullen Range Wind Farm - Open Day Tour

Gullen Range Wind Farm is an operational wind farm in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, Australia. It is owned by BJCE Australia. The wind farm consists of 73 turbines and produces 165.5MW of renewable power in ideal wind conditions. On an average day it produces enough energy to power in excess of 70,000 average homes.

Gullen Range Wind Farm

Wind energy is playing a major part as Australia transitions towards a renewable energy future, and so far in 2018 has wind contributed approximately <A HREF="https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/policy-advocacy/jobs-and-investment.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">$2 billion in investment and created over 2,000 jobs</A>.
Wind Farm Open Day is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with Australia’s clean energy future.
Wind farms will be opening their gates in NSW, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.
BJCE Australia is excited to offer tours of the Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm. The tours are a great opportunity for the public to see Australia’s first co-located wind and solar farm. Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm is located near Crookwell, NSW and is also a part of the <A HREF="http://serree.org.au/projects/renewable-energy-trail/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Renewable Energy Trail</A> established by the South East Region of Renewable Energy Excellence (<A HREF="http://www.serree.org.au/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SERREE</A>)  
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What to expect on the tour: 
You will be met at the Crookwell Hotel Motel, from there our staff will take you on a tour of the wind and solar farm in a 24-seater bus. You will be able to see how our wind and solar farm works, learn about renewable energy and get up close to a wind turbine and a solar array.
The tour is two and a half hours long and includes complimentary light refreshments. Guests should arrive at the Crookwell Hotel Motel Bistro in Crookwell by 11:15am. The tour bus departs promptly at 11.30am and returns at 1.30pm. Guests are welcome to enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea before the tour. A light lunch is served when you return.
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How to get there:
Crookwell is located approximately 45km from <A HREF="https://www.goulburnaustralia.com.au/?gclid=CIuG753eitYCFUR_vQodqsQFjQ" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Goulburn</A>, NSW. There are several travel options to get there. A map showing the tour pick-up point can be downloaded <A HREF="http://gullenrangewindfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Wind-and-Solar-Farm-Tour-map.jpg" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. Parking is available on nearby streets. For information about catching a bus from Goulburn to Crookwell, check out the bus link <A HREF="http://www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/community-directory/transport/crookwell-bus-service-pty-ltd" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. 
 Whilst in Crookwell, you should consider visiting the impressive local attractions. For more details, visit Crookwell Tourism <A HREF="http://visitupperlachlan.com.au/crookwell.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>.
 Important Information:
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<LI>We encourage guests to bring children on our tours. There is a colouring-in competition and word search they can complete along the way. Parents are asked to supervise their children closely at all times.</LI>
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<LI>As you will be visiting an operational wind and solar farm, guests are required to wear enclosed, sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for all weather types (sunny, rainy and/or windy). Please note: there are no toilets on the minibus however guests can use toilet facilities at the wind farm and at the Crookwell Hotel Motel before and after the tour.</LI>
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<LI>If you require special assistance, please let us know on the booking form and we’ll see how we can help.</LI>
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