Category: New South Wales

A quaint seaside village on the Central Coast of New South Wales great for fishing, boating, sailing and bushwalking.

Welcome to the Goulburn District A part of quintessential Australia, etched in history, a blend of pristine nature and city vitality. Take a leisurely diversion off the highway and uncover the myriad treasures hiding in this thriving rural gem. The district has diversity unexpected, with a range of experiences to suit your taste. Unearth the heritage of Australias first inland city – rich in tales of our nation’s pioneers and incredible escapades of the infamous. Architecture and bush settlements showcase the district’s pride and personality. From the dreamtime to the present, escape the hustle and hassle for a breath of fresh air – quintessential country living on your doorstep. From its intimate country feel, Goulburn has bloomed into the city of celebration – of festivals overflowing through the district, reflecting the bountiful seasons and the many moods they grow. Be warmed by a classic winter, or over indulge in blues. Take in the flavour and aroma of spring, or be part of the ages of heritage and jazz – whatever your desires, the Goulburn District will charm. Make sure you touch the country around us – along the paths of the bushrangers through Gunning Shire, to the natural diversity of Mulwaree Shire – rolls of grazing land, the jagged ruggedness of Bungonia and the Shoalhaven, and the cavernous beauty of Wombeyan. Scenic Crookwell offers peaceful cool-climate gardens and crisp sweet air – the top of the tablelands. Or take a deep breath and feel the adrenalin of the district’s action – its up to you, but remember to….expect the unexpected. We’re perfectly positioned –

Unspoiled limestone caves campingh and bushwalking. There is five caves open to the public. The road is partially sealed, contains narrow sections with sharp bends.

Mendooran is the oldest town on the famous Castlereagh River and history has been recorded in murals on a number of businesses throughout town. Mendooran is a great stop-over spot for all those footloose and fancy free wanderers on the Wallaby Track. It’s easy to get here, up the Mitchell Highway, over the Oxley Highway, down the Newell Highway, across the Castlereagh Highway or via the Golden Highway. Whichever direction you come from, it’s all easy driving.

Situated a comfortable 3.5 hours from Sydney and 3 hours from Canberra, Orange is an ideal location for your next short break. The Orange Region presents its guests with a playground in which to discover our wonderful natural attractions, immerse yourself in the areas rich history and heritage, or simply escape and relax, or experience our delicious food and wine over 50 vineyards, 23 of which have cellar doors, for more information about the vineyards visit www.winesoforange.com.au. Orange is known as Australia’s Colour City and with four distinct seasons, it’s easy to see why. At any time of the year Orange’s streets are alive with a kaleidoscope of colours. Golden reds and oranges splash through the city in autumn, winter snowfalls bring a brilliant white contrasted by a rich velvet green in spring and with summers arrival comes a warm sunshine ideal for enjoying all that Orange has to offer. Whether it’s a morning walk, lunch at an exceptionally delicious cafe, perusal of a gallery or boutique store, Orange has something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the attractions page of this website to find out more about Orange as a short break destination. If you have any questions or require further information, contact the knowledgeable staff of the Orange Visitor Information Centre on Freecall 1800 069 466 or visit our website, www.orange.nsw.gov.au.

South Maroota is located approximately 65 kilometres northwest of the Sydney CBD in the Shire of Baulkham Hills. The original inhabitants of the South Maroota area were the Darug people. The Darug were the custodians of the majority of what is now the Greater Sydney region. They were divided into a number of different ‘clans’, whose quick demise upon European settlement has sadly resulted in very little information remaining on how the local area was utilised. The first European settler in the South Maroota area was Charles Williams, one of the first convicts to be released and granted land in the late 1700’s. In a tragic story, his wife and son died in a boating accident on the Hawkesbury River, leaving him depressed and unable to maintain his once profitable farm. As a consequence he was left in destitution. Towns surrounding South Maroota include: Cattai and Maroota. Visitor Information: Sydney Hills Visitor Centre 656A Old Northern Road, Dural (02) 9651 4411 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sydneyhills.com.au

Richmond is the starting point for the scenic Bells Line of Road – access to the Blue Mountains and Wollemi National Park and is one of the Hawkesbury’s five Macquarie towns and ‘twin’ town to Windsor. There is a magnificent park in the town centre and many historic buildings still in use today. Richmond is known for its restaurants and eateries with fine food and wine. Richmond offers tours of the RAAF base, University of Western Sydney, the polo fields, history, galleries, a shopper’s delight.

Erskine Park, New South Wales Australia, is located on the eastern fringe of the Penrith Local Government Area. The eastern boundary is Ropes Creek to the south where the southern boundary is located along the Sydney Water Supply Pipeline. The suburb’s western border runs along Mamre Road and the Erskine Park Road till the M4 Motorway and up to Ropes Creek. A new housing development during the 1990s has greatly changed this suburb. Its history has been largely rural with some extractive industries in recent years.