Terri’s Goulburn Guidebook
Historic charm
Goulburn is Australia's first inland city and has a population of 24,000. Full of historic country charm, it's just 2 hours from Sydney, an hour from Canberra and 7 hours from Melbourne. A perfect stopover location, we also hope you will take some time to explore the natural beauty, history and culture of Goulburn and surrounding areas.
There's so much to do in Goulburn itself as well as in the surrounding areas. Being Australia's first inland city, it's full of charm and history to explore.
We've provided hard copy brochures in our property for your information. You can head over to www. goulburnaustralia.com.au for info on what to do when here including some great self-guided tours. The Tourist Information Centre in Sloane St is also very helpful.
Here are some recommended and favourite things to do and visit:
Self-guided tours include: City of Roses, Belmore Park, Heritage Tour, Miles Franklin's Goulburn, Self-guided Walking Tour, Goulburn's Watering Holes, Rail Heritage.
Places to visit and enjoy in and around town:
Riversdale Homestead (National Trust)
Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum
Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre
Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum
Wakefield Park Raceway
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Baxter Boots & Shoes
Numerous Antiques & Collectables shops
The many historic places of worship
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Goulburn
Goulburn is Australia's first inland city and has a population of 24,000. Full of historic country charm, it's just 2 hours from Sydney, an hour from Canberra and 7 hours from Melbourne. A perfect stopover location, we also hope you will take some time to explore the natural beauty, history and culture of Goulburn and surrounding areas.
There's so much to do in Goulburn itself as well as in the surrounding areas. Being Australia's first inland city, it's full of charm and history to explore.
We've provided hard copy brochures in our property for your information. You can head over to www. goulburnaustralia.com.au for info on what to do when here including some great self-guided tours. The Tourist Information Centre in Sloane St is also very helpful.
Here are some recommended and favourite things to do and visit:
Self-guided tours include: City of Roses, Belmore Park, Heritage Tour, Miles Franklin's Goulburn, Self-guided Walking Tour, Goulburn's Watering Holes, Rail Heritage.
Places to visit and enjoy in and around town:
Riversdale Homestead (National Trust)
Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum
Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre
Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum
Wakefield Park Raceway
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Baxter Boots & Shoes
Numerous Antiques & Collectables shops
The many historic places of worship
Nature adventures
Further afield, there are fantastic adventures and unspoilt bush to visit including:
Wombeyan Caves Karst Conversation Reserve - 1 hour via Taralga - with guided and self-guided limestone cave tours and walking trails.
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Wombeyan Caves
Further afield, there are fantastic adventures and unspoilt bush to visit including:
Wombeyan Caves Karst Conversation Reserve - 1 hour via Taralga - with guided and self-guided limestone cave tours and walking trails.
Bungonia National Park - 35 kms east of Goulburn - with a network of walking tracks and spectacular views.
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Bungonia National Park
Bungonia Lookdown RoadBungonia National Park - 35 kms east of Goulburn - with a network of walking tracks and spectacular views.
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve - 1 hour 30 mins via Crookwell - secluded spot with limestone caves, bushwalking and waterfalls.
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Abercrombie Caves
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve - 1 hour 30 mins via Crookwell - secluded spot with limestone caves, bushwalking and waterfalls.
Food scene
Recommended places to eat in Goulburn.
The Roses Cafe & Catering Co.
59 Verner StGreat range of food and coffee.
Grit Cafe
1-3 Sowerby StExcellent coffee, breakfast and snacks. Early opening, early close.
Hibernian Hotel
145 Auburn StGreat pub style food.
Ban Thai restaurant
173 Bourke StFabulous Thai food in relaxing surroundings.
Lush cafe & bar
Thai Som Boon Goulburn Restaurant
Excellent Thai food.
Blue Plate Restaurant
1 Lagoon StA bear place to dine with amazing food.
Wine tasting
You can visit a number of wineries in the region including Kingsdale Wines, a boutique winery producing high quality cool climate wines on the Crookwell Road. Also Bungonia Creek Wines, Lerida Estate - Lake George and Yarralaw Springs Wines, Quialigo.
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Kingsdale Wines
745 Crookwell RdYou can visit a number of wineries in the region including Kingsdale Wines, a boutique winery producing high quality cool climate wines on the Crookwell Road. Also Bungonia Creek Wines, Lerida Estate - Lake George and Yarralaw Springs Wines, Quialigo.
Places close by to visit
Goulburn is a central spot and base to explore a number of other areas close by.
The national capital Canberra is just an hour away. It's a great destination as a day trip from your quiet Goulburn base to visit places such as the War Museum, National Gallery, National Library, National Science Museum Questacon and National Parliament.
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Canberra
The national capital Canberra is just an hour away. It's a great destination as a day trip from your quiet Goulburn base to visit places such as the War Museum, National Gallery, National Library, National Science Museum Questacon and National Parliament.
The Southern Highlands are just 45 mins away. Visit towns like Bowral, Mittagong or Berrima and enjoy walks in areas such as Fitzroy Falls.
Bowral - Mittagong
The Southern Highlands are just 45 mins away. Visit towns like Bowral, Mittagong or Berrima and enjoy walks in areas such as Fitzroy Falls.