What to see in the Macarthur region

Includes: Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly Shire

Centenary lookout
Will give you a bird’s eye of the city towards scenic hills Georges River Nature Reserve,a koala habitat and endangered woodland

Japanese Gardens
And teahouse adjoining the bicentennial art gallery

Koshigaya Park
For picnics on manicured lawns where the cherry blossom blooms in spring

Queen St Mall
Steeped in historical buildings - including arts and crafts society cottage

Mt Annan Botanical Gardens
Guided theme walks, school holiday programs. Take Narellan road turn-off from f5 freeway.
Ph 02 4848 2477.

Mawson Park
The oldest public park on Queen St is a small quiet retreat

Camden Museum
John St. Behind the old fire station building. Ph 02 4655 9210

Camden Town Centre Colonial buildings, ambience of a bygone age. Get out of the car and walk. Maps at the Camden Museum in John St. Picton Botanical Gardens Regreme Road, Picton Picton Old Post Office Now home of Tourism Wollondilly and Art on Argyle.

Burragorang lookout
Where the Wollondilly River becomes Sydney’s water supply dammed by the Warragamba Dam. Some say it’s the most beautiful view in the world. Picnic tables, barbecues with wood supplied, toilets, water, parking. Follow the road from the oaks out to Nattai.

Wollondilly Heritage Centre
43 Edward St, the oaks. Open weekends and public holidays 10-4. Step back in time and discover the way we used to live. www.oaksheritagecentre.com. Email: \n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ph 02 4657 1796

Wirrimbirra sanctuary
77 Ha of bushland, nature trails and native plant nursery. Open 7 days. Old Hume Highway, between Tahmoor and Bargo. Ph 02 4684 1112

Avon and Nepean Dams
Exit from bargo off the old hume highway. Picnic and bbq facilities (electric and wood). Free hot water, playgrounds, toilets, viewing areas.

Thirlmere Lakes National Park
Slades road, Thirlmere. Open 7 days. The five reed fringed lakes are among the last undisturbed lake system near Sydney. Picnic tables, bbq, toilets, bushwalking, swimming, canoeing. Phone NPWS 02 9542 0666

Thirlemere Railway Museum
31 Barbour Road, Thirlemere. Australia’s largest Railway Museum. Open 7 days. Steam train rides every Sun. Ph 02 4681 8001 (w/e) or Ph 02 9744 9999 (w/d)

Hill Top Railway Cutting
Wilson Drive, Hill Top. Deepest railway cutting in NSW and monument to the spirit of human endeavour

Southern Highlands regional attractions

Visit Tourism Southern Highlands

All info and free accommodation bookings. 61 - 70 Main st, Mittagong. Ph 1300 657 559  www.southern-highlands.com.au
Mt Gibraltar Lookouts
Overlooks Mittagong and Bowral. Drive or walk the rim road to enjoy the several views

Gibbergunyah Reserve
Many bush walks in this area between Bowral and Mittagong. Dedicated to the original inhabitants. Park cars in Boronia St, Bowral. Maps at the visitor centre. Ph 02 4871 2888

Corbett Gardens
Cnr Merrigang and Wingecarribee Sts, a lovely retreat in central Bowral. Headquarters of the famous tulip festival held in the last week of September and the first week of October.

Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve
Turn at sign about 2 km along the Moss Vale to Bowral Road. Water fowl and platypus may be observed.

Lake Alexandra
A lovely gentle walk around what was once the water reserve for the 19th c ironworks. Victoria St, Mittagong
Mount Alexander
Walks start corner of Victoria and Leopold Sts Mittagong

 

Illawarra regional attractions includes: Wollongong, Thirroul, Austinmer, Stanwell Tops, Shellharbour

Visit Wollongong Tourist Centre
Tours, accommodation bookings, YHA  agent, 93 Crown St, Wollongong. Ph 4227 5545

Bald hill
Take a trip to Bald Hill at Stanwell Tops to watch the hang-gliding and para-gliding. Have a go.

Bass Point Reserve
Littoral rainforest with Aboriginal middens of national significance. Picnic facilities.

Blackbutt Forest Reserve
Unique because of its location in an urban area. Last remaining viable remnant of coastal plain forest in the Illawarra region.

Bulli Scenic Reserve
Several lookouts and bushwalking tracks from easy to difficult. Incredible views
Killalea
South of Shellharbour. Picnics, top surfing beach, scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing.


Macquarie Pass National Park
10Km west of Albion Park. Waterfalls, picnic areas. Camping only permitted at the picnic area at Macquarie Rivulet

Mt Keira Lookout Take the Mt Keira Rd. Breathtaking scenery
Royal National Park
Visitors Centre and Wildlife Shop. Exhibition of photos and lots of friendly advice. Open 9- 4 daily. Closed 1-2pm w/ends. Ph 02 9542 0648

Walking & Cycling.
Over 150 km of walking tracks. Track info available at visitor’s centre. Ph 02 9542 0648. Lady Carrington Drive is relatively flat and wide and closed to motor vehicles making it ideal for cycling.

Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Open Sundays 10-4 . Old Bulli Railway Station, Franklin Avenue, Bulli. Ph 02 4267 4312

Illawarra Museum
Furnished period rooms. Local history. 11 Market Street, Wollongong. Thur 12-3, w/ends 1- 4, Ph 02 4228 7770
Tongarra Bicentennial Museum
Exhibits of Aboriginal and early pioneers artifacts. Russell St, Albion Park. Wed 10 -4; sun 1-4. Ph 02 4256 6698