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Let yourself be taken into a mystical underworld on a guided tour through Wollondilly Cave. It is the longest and most varied cave in the Wombeyan Caves network and stretches across an incredible five levels. The cave walls will come alive before your eyes, sparkling throughout the five major chambers. It's remarkable to think that the pathways through the ... Visit website for more info

The Cave Creek Walking Track is 14 kilometres north of Mittagong and can be reached by bitumen roads. The track provides a leisurely walk of 2.6 kilometres and takes one to two hours to complete the return journey. The track descends through various natural settings to Cave Creek, which as the name suggests passes through a small cave. There are a number of short steep sections along the track. Steps and a ladder have been constructed to assist walkers. A car park and picnic area have been provided at the track head with barbecues, picnic tables and toilets. Water is not available. The ladder should be descended backwards to prevent falling and rocks are slippery at the cave entrance. A torch is essential in the cave. Maps are available from the Southern Highlands Information Centre in Mittagong.

They are Alpaca Breeders in the Southern Highlands - Bargo New South Wales. From the a rich cultural heritage to an animal adapted now to the Lifestyle, Culture and Industry. Alpacas are native to South America and have been domesticated for thousands of years. They are to the South American people comparable to the Australian Merino - industrially and commercially. Alpacas are gentle and inquisitive by nature, easy to handle and can be halter-trained to lead. They are truly elegant creatures. Alpacas fibre (fleece) is silky soft, lightweight yet tough - extraordinary attributes that meet the needs of the a diverse range of products from home wares through to the high end - haute couture fashion houses of the globe. This operator can offer you a magical "Storybook" expereince of these amazing animals - come for a visit. Alpaca Products availalbe for purchase and lunch/catering can be arranged.

All Aboard Braemar Model Railways are world leaders in model railway manufacturing and pay particular attention to reliability, durability and quality. All Aboard Braemar Model Railway displays - the home of Fleischmann and LGB in Australia. Visit the displays at All Aboard Braemar Model Railways and take refreshments at the cafe. Better still, spend some time looking at the model railways and have a picnic lunch at the tables on the lawn. There is plenty of off-street parking and rest rooms (including disabled access) are available. Families and coach groups welcome. Fun and enjoyment for the whole family. Refreshments available. Model trains, tracks, layouts and accessories are for sale. They also stock HAG, Magic Train, Ühlenbrock, Vollmer, Brawa, NOCH, Seuthe and Sommerfeldt and a wide range of railway models and accessories in all gauges.

Let yourself be taken into a mystical underworld on a guided tour through Wollondilly Cave. It is the longest and most varied cave in the Wombeyan Caves network and stretches across an incredible five levels. The cave walls will come alive before your eyes, sparkling throughout the five major chambers. It’s remarkable to think that the pathways through the cave were created by free-flowing streams and that the cave has been undergoing transformations for millions of years. Don’t forget to use the flash on your camera to capture the fascinating cave formations like stalactites and stalagmites you’ll see along the way....

Wirrimbirra is a flora and fauna sanctuary run entirely by volunteers who are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Australia's unique flora and fauna. It has over 200 acres of preserved native bushland - the unique flora of the remaining part of the area known as the 'Bargo Brush' in colonial times, but known and frequented, much longer by the traditional Aboriginal peoples including the Dharawal. It is effectively divided into two distinct portions by the Southern railway line. The eastern portion comprises most of the Sanctuary area and is predominately natural Bargo Brush with some tracks for use as guided nature study trails of the natural bush and early European building ruins and earthworks. The western portion is much smaller and is mostly developed land. This portion contains buildings (visitors centre, storage and work sheds and accommodation cabins), several enclosed fauna protection areas, a native plant nursery and floral gardens. The David G. Stead Memorial Wild Life Research Foundation of Australia is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Sanctuary. Income is derived primarily from accommodation facilities, nursery sales, catering and donations. ...

Nattai National Park may be impacted by bushfires in the region. People planning to visit NSW national parks are urged to check for closures and fire bans before heading out. Visitors are advised to use extreme caution and avoid remote areas in current bushfire conditions. Stay up to date via the NSW Rural Fire Service website. Head to Nattai National Park for bushwalking or backpack camping in a remote wilderness setting not far from Oakdale and Mittagong, and an easy drive from Sydney. Nattai National Park has plenty of astonishing beauty on offer, including Nattai River, the dominant Hawkesbury sandstone cliffs, and the inspiring views out over the park from Mount Jellore. Throughout the park, you’ll spot a large variety of animals, like wallaroos, emus, wallabies, grey kangaroos, wombats, and dingos. There are also over 160 species of birds in the area, including some truly magnificent owls and birds of prey. Keep your eyes open for platypus in the river, squirrel gliders and koalas in the trees, and rock wallabies on the ground. You can enjoy rugged hiking in an amazing setting of giant, craggy sandstone cliffs and unspoilt bushland nestled amidst the peace and tranquillity of the valley....

Starlights trail is part of the greater trail network between Mittagong and Katoomba, where you can walk for up to seven days in complete, untouched wilderness. A favourite bushwalker's hike, this walk runs through Nattai National Park and into Nattai Wilderness, with astonishing views of Nattai River and its surrounding cliffs. Along the way, you’ll enjoy majestic views from Ahearn lookout of cliffs and bluffs. Walkers travelling south of Emmetts Flat can also see glimpses of the towering Russell's needle sandstone spur and Mount Jellore. Many eucalyptus trees will line your path, as well as pockets of blue-leaved stringybark forest and, on Nattai River, majestic stands of Nattai Sandstone River peppermint forest....

Bargo State Conservation Area is a great place in NSW Southern Highlands for birdwatching, hiking, and swimming at Little River or Moore Creek. Just off Hume Highway, there’s an oasis in Bargo State Conservation Area. It’s the perfect place for you to go walking, hiking, or birdwatching. And, when the temperature gets high, you can even cool off from all that activity with a swim in the refreshing natural pools at either Little River or Moore Creek. Bargo is the traditional land of D’harawal People, and a number of significant Aboriginal sites still exist there today. When Europeans sought inland grazing areas west of Sydney from around 1800, the land was overlooked for being too barren. Apart from a handful of inns and bushranger hideouts, Bargo Brush remained unsettled for many decades and still remains relatively untouched. Bargo even includes some pockets of warm-temperate rainforest to venture through that are filled with eucalypts and acacias as well as seasonal wildflowers like banskia and geebung, providing great opportunities for some scenic walking or hiking and birdwatching....

The Cave Creek Walking Track is 14 kilometres north of Mittagong (just past Colo Vale) and can be reached by bitumen roads. The track provides a leisurely walk of 2.6 kilometres and takes one to two hours to complete the return journey. The track descends through various natural settings to Cave Creek, which as the name suggests passes through a small cave. There are a number of short steep sections along the track. Steps and a ladder have been constructed to assist walkers. A car park and picnic area have been provided at the track head with barbecues, picnic tables and toilets. Water is not available. The ladder should be descended backwards to prevent falling and rocks are slippery at the cave entrance. A torch is essential in the cave. There are two electric barbecues, picnic tables and toilet facilities. Maps are available from the Southern Highlands Welcome Centre (Information Centre) in Mittagong....

It's time to visit Alpine, which is located just north of Mittagong amongst the rolling green countryside of the Southern Highlands. The town's northern rural setting places it close to Mittagong and makes it a perfect base for exploring the region, allowing visitors to reflect on the more leisurely pace and soak in the tranquil atmosphere of the Southern Highlands. Scenic drives are a must in the Southern Highlands....