Macquarie Pass Information

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• Alpine

Alpine is located on the Sydney side of Mittagong and boasts rich countryside and berry farms. read more

• Berrima

Berrima is widely recognised today as the best preserved example of a Georgian village on the Australian mainland. A fortunate series of... read more

• Binalong

Binalong was an area settled by Europeans in the 1820's, decades before official records by Colonial authorities became apparent... read more

• Binda

The village of Binda existed long before it was gazetted as a town in 1851. As the oldest town in the district, Binda was the first to have... read more

• Bookham

The village of Bookham was named by Lady Jane Franklin, wife of the Governor of Van Diemens Land, Sir John Franklin whilst travelling overland... read more

• Boorowa

The “Running of the Sheep” down the main street of Boorowa during the Irish Woolfest often reminds visitors of the “Running of the... read more

• Bowning

The village of Bowning was one of the earliest settlements in the district. The village grew during the laying of the railway in 1876... read more

• Bowral

Bowral has a reputation for brilliantly maintaining an old-style facade that harks back to colonial times. As such, it's great for antique... read more

• Braidwood

The entire township of Braidwood has been classified by the National Trust. Nineteenth century architecture includes houses and businesses... read more

• Bribbaree

Visit Bribbaree for an authentic taste of Country Australia. Bribbaree is located 50 kilometres west of Young. Visit the Railway Hotel at... read more

• Bundanoon

Bundanoon is on the southern edge of settlement of the Highlands, on the edge of the deep valleys and escarpments of the Great Dividing... read more

• Bungendore

The historic village of Bungendore dates back to 1837 and lies in a beautiful valley a mere 20 minutes from Queanbeyan. Boasting attractions... read more

• Bungonia

Settled earlier than Goulburn, Bungonia lost its commercial significance after Major Mitchell made the decision in 1833 to re-route the... read more

• Burrawang

Burrawang is a picturesque and secluded country village which is worthwhile visiting just to get away from the city Take a peek between... read more

• Burrinjuck Dam

Burrinjuck Dam The first major dam built for irrigation in New South Wales was Burrinjuck Dam. It is situated in the upper catchment of... read more

• Bywong

Bywong, a locality in Palerang Shire (N.S.W.) lies about 30 km northeast of Canberra, between the Yass River and the southern part of Weereewa... read more

• Canberra

Canberra - the capital of Australia - is sometimes referred to as the bush capital because pockets of bushland reserve extend almost to... read more

• Canyonleigh

Canyonleigh is a rural area covering 300 square kilometers in the Southern Highlands of NSW, west of Moss Vale. It is a small community... read more

• Collector

Collector is a small historic township, now by-passed, between Goulburn and Canberra and located 228km from Sydney. The area was first... read more

• Crookwell

Crookwell is a fine example of a large Country town with many of it's buildings dating back to its origins in the mid 19th century... read more

• Dalton

Dalton today, the peaceful town protects its heritage with pride and dedication. An amazing fossil leaf deposit with particularly fine detail... read more

• Exeter

Exeter is a picturesque "English" style village in the Southern Highlands of NSW. It is a delightful country village with a village green... read more

• Fitzroy Falls

Visitors to Fitzroy falls can enjoy two walks along the edge of the escarpment offering magnificent views of the valley and rainforest gullies... read more

• Galong

Galong village is the centre of an historical area which today is a major grain producer within the Shire. Galong's strong Irish background... read more

• Goulburn

Welcome to the Goulburn District A part of quintessential Australia, etched in history, a blend of pristine nature and city vitality... read more

• Goulburn Area

A part of quintessential Australia, etched in history, a blend of pristine nature and city vitality. Take a leisurely diversion off the... read more

• Gundaroo

Gundaroo is a small historic village, an example of a typical 19th century Australian village. Its unique character, constructed in the... read more

• Gunning

Gunning is the centre of 'The Shire of Small Villages', settled in 1820s. It is an old transport and wool growing centre offering... read more

• Harden

Harden Shire is located near Canberra and the Riverina in the South West area of NSW. The twin towns of Harden Murrumburrah are situated... read more

• Kingsvale

Kingsvale is the production centre of the stone fruit industry within the Shire. During Spring, the countryside is alive with the blossoms... read more

• Laggan

Since 1837 ... Laggan is full of pleasant surprises. It was once home to bushrangers, troopers, pubs, a multitude of shops and a bustling... read more

• Lake Bathurst

The historic village of Lake Bathurst dates from 1826 and today stands as an attractive, unspoiled oasis on the Goulburn plains... read more

• Macquarie Pass

Macquarie Pass National Park is part of the Illawarra escarpment south of Sydney. It contains a diverse range of habitats and wildlife including... read more

• Marulan

Marulan is located 15 minutes north of Goulburn, on the Hume Highway and has the honour of being the only town, city or village in the world... read more

• Mittagong

Mittagong township is the gateway to the Southern Highlands and appeals as a base for the numerous bushwalks including one of Australia's... read more

• Morton National Park

This park presents sandstone scenery on a grand scale. To the north, Fitzroy Falls and Belmore Falls plunge off the plateau into rainforest... read more

• Moss Vale

If it's antiques you're looking for, then look into Moss Vale, known as the antique capital of the Southern Highlands. Moss Vale is central... read more

• Murrumbateman

The first inhabitants of the Murrumbateman district were the Aborigines from the Ngunnawal tribe who lived in the area bounded by the towns... read more

• Penrose

Penrose is located in The Southern Highlands between Bundanoon and Marulan. Penrose village is fringed by the State Forest. The Sylvan... read more

• Queanbeyan

The site of gold, silver and lead mining in the mid-19th Century, Queanbeyan's population has grown from just under 400 at that time... read more

• Robertson

Robertson is a small township located in the Capital Country of New South Whales. At high points, the town boasts spectacular views of the... read more

• Southern Highlands

The Southern Highlands is well known for its colourful gardens, leisurely pursuits, diverse landscape, shopping and welcoming accommodation... read more

• Sutton Forest

Sutton Forest is a small hamlet at an intersection on the Illawarra Highway near Moss Vale, 129 kms south west of Sydney. It is a collection... read more

• Tarago

Tarago village provides some examples of early architecture. The Tarago Railway Station dates from 1884 and is an unaltered example of... read more

• Taralga

A heritage in stone best describes the village of Taralga, evident from a drive through the street revealing the splendid buildings made... read more

• Tuena

Tuena is an old historic Gold mining tow. Gold still to be found, get all the gear you need from Parsons General Store. You can even buy... read more

• Wee Jasper

On the 19th October 1824, Hamilton Hume and William Hovell passed through the Yass Plains on their expedition to Victoria. The road between... read more

• Willow Vale

Willlow Vale, just west of the Princes Highway and Gerringong, boats rolling green hills dotted with Illawarra Flame trees. read more

• Wollondilly

Wollondilly is a popular destination for visitors, yet the name is often unfamiliar until memories stir with the mention of more prominent... read more

• Wombat

The village of Wombat is renowned for its cherry production and was an historic gold mining area with a living history display contained... read more

• Wombeyan Caves

Imagine a place so ancient, that it was old before the first dinosaur walked the earth. Over millions of years a maze of underground passages... read more

• Yass

Yass Valley located an easy 45 minute drive from Canberra. Yass Valley has its own unique charm and country friendliness. You can be assured... read more

• Young

Undulating is the best way to describe the terrain in which nestles the Capital Country town of Young. A primary cherry-growing area - the... read more