Travelling the 60kms from Hillston to Goolgowi at the junction of the Kidman Way and Mid-Western Highway you have to stop at Merriwagga and the Black Stump Hotel, as I did. 
Both Hillston and Merriwagga as well as Rankins Springs and Carrathool are a very familiar parts of the Carrathool Shire as I had worked for the Carrathool Shire Council and lived in Goolgowi for around three and a half years to March 2003. From that position I had promoted the Kidman Way at consumer shows such as the Melbourne and Adelaide Caravan & Camping Shows for the same years.
One of the very nice little features of the Goolgowi area are the Sturt Desert peas that you come across from time to time and just near the entrance to the Goolgowi township I saw these gorgeous examples.
I stayed at the very pleasant new Goolgowi Motor Inn that night and can recommend it highly. Very well appointed and comfortable (2 Mid Western Highway, Goolgowi, NSW 2652 Tel: (02) 6965 1138).
Complimentary tray that was delivered to my room.
I can also highly recommend the meal I had that evening at the Royal Mail Hotel next door.