A beautiful privately owned heritage home on the outskirts of Goulburn NSW where visitors can enjoy a personally guided tour through 157 years of living Australian history in the unique setting of a lived in family home.
The railway between Sydney and Goulburn was the first conceived steam railway in Australia, with the line opening in 1869. William Bradley, the founding director of the Sydney Railway Company who built the line, was also the founder of the Goulburn Brewery. The Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre is just out of town heading towards Braidwood. … Read more
The War Memorial Scenic Lookout is perched on top of Rocky Hill in Goulburn, with a square stone tower built as a tribute to those of Goulburn who served in World War I. You can drive to a parking area just before reaching the tower, with a walk up a concrete ramp to reach the … Read more
The Bradman Museum, named Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame, is in Bowral, next to the Bradman Oval. Sir Donald Bradman, the namesake of the museum and often referred to as “The Don”, was Australia’s greatest cricketer. Sir Donald Bradman has impressive career statistics. I remember my Pa talking about how upsetting it … Read more
Mt Gibraltar Lookouts are a set of lookouts from a large rock outcrop, the remnant of a volcanic intrusion, that sits between Bowral and Mittagong. Bowral Lookout Coming from Bowral, the first lookout is Bowral Lookout. This lookout has facilities that are not available at the other lookouts, including toilets and plenty of parking. From … Read more
This is a small rest area, north of Stroud along The Bucketts Way. There isn’t much here, and while the view is nice enough if you need to stop, it isn’t much to stop for. There is a playground for kids, and a table and chairs making it handy to stop for a break, but … Read more
Kia Ora Lookout is just outside of Gloucester, and offers panoramic views of the district. View over Gloucester and Barrington Valley, and Barrington Tops in the distance. The hill has telecommunication towers, taking advantage of the high position. There isn’t much in the way of facilities, but there is a sheltered table with bench seats, … Read more
Nat Buchanan’s Grave is in the general cemetery at Walcha in New South Wales. Nat (Nathaniel) was a pastoralist, explorer, and pioneer in Australia with many feats from the 1860s through to the 1890s. A plaque next to his grave credits him with the following accomplishments: 1860-1867 – first to stock and manage Bowen Downs … Read more
Wooldridge Fossicking Reserve is about 6kms out of Uralla. Rocky River runs through the reserve where you can fossick for gold and gems, hence why it is called a fossicking reserve. Gold pans can be hired from the Uralla Visitor Information Centre if you want to have a go at panning. Information brochure from the … Read more
