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Goulburn | New South Wales

Goulburn Claimed as Australia's first inland city, Goulburn is the major centre on the Southern Tablelands. The surrounding country is famous for wool production and there are several well-known studs in the area. Goulburn has 5 big wool stores and one of the largest livestock markets in New South Wales.

Main Attractions

Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, in the Civic Centre, exhibits a wide range of arts and crafts. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm; Saturday and public holidays, 1pm-4pm. Belmore Park, across the road from the information centre, is an attractive picnic area with gardens, large trees and a band rotunda. The Big Merino is a landmark on the southern outskirts of the town. It includes a wool exhibit, merino gift shop, licensed restaurant, tavern and service station. Other points of interest include the Old Goulburn Brewery complex. Situated on Bungonia Rd, it now operates as a hotel and function centre. Heritage buildings include Australia's oldest brewery, a steam-powered flour mill, a cooperage, a tobacco curing kiln, mews and workers' cottages. The complex is open daily from 11am and tours are available on Sundays.

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Pelican Sheep Station is located 10km from Goulburn on the Braidwood Rd. Visitors can see sheep-shearing demonstrations and there are tours, a souvenir shop and restaurant.

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accommodation

0.3 km   Mandelson's
0.5 km   Goulburn Motor Inn
0.8 km   Exchange Hotel Goulburn
0.8 km   Smalldetails
0.9 km   Comfort Inn Posthouse
1.1 km   Small Details

attractions

0.1 km   Belmore Park
0.1 km   Sts Peter and Pauls Old Cathedral
0.2 km   Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
0.2 km   Cathedral Church of St Saviour
0.2 km   Goulburn Workers Club
0.3 km   Goulburn Soldiers Club
0.4 km   Goulburn Club
0.5 km   Goulburn Golf Club
0.6 km   Creative Eye Art Gallery
0.7 km   Goulburn Regional History Room
0.7 km   Goulburn Railway Bowling Club

events

0.0 km   Goulburn Lilac City Festival
0.1 km   Lilac City Monthly Markets
0.1 km   ANZAC Day in Goulburn
0.1 km   Goulburn to Citi Bicycle Race
0.2 km   Australian Blues Music Festival
0.2 km   Goulburns Annual Celebration of Heritage and Roses Festival
0.2 km   Goulburn Community Christmas Carols
0.2 km   Goulburn Rose Festival
0.3 km   High Tea in the Ballroom
0.6 km   Goulburn Grand Prix Cycle Challenge
0.7 km   Goulburn Rodeo Club - Annual Charity Rodeo
1.0 km   Racing at Wakefield Park
1.0 km   Annual Bush Traditions Gathering at the Brewery
1.1 km   Bush Traditions Session at the Brewery
1.1 km   Goulburn Old Brewery Market
1.1 km   Goulburn Swap Meet
1.1 km   Goulburn Show
1.1 km   Australia Day Celebrations in Victoria Park

information

0.3 km   Goulburn Visitor Information Centre

tours

0.1 km   Z Access Adventures
0.2 km   Goulburn Ghost Tours
0.3 km   Historic Goulburn Guided Walking Tours
0.3 km   Bell Tower Tours at St Saviours Cathedral

Region: Capital Country

Historic Goulburn Courthouse, Capital Country
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This region combines the vitality and energy of Canberra with the tranquility of an established rural landscape. The region is set in one of Australia's handsomest landscapes, a fascinating mix of heritage towns and villages, stunning country gardens and beautiful waterways. more

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201 Sloane St, Ph: (02) 4823 4492

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