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BELGENNY FARM
Two hundred years old - Belgenny Farm was the home of pioneers John and Elizabeth Macarthur. This historic property was also the home of the earliest agriculture in Australia.
Preserved by NSW Dept. of Agriculture, group tours (by arrangement) are held of the farm showing aspects of the lives of the pioneers, and working demonstrations of 19th and 20th century farm animals and equipment. See Events & Festivals pages for more information.
For more information phone: (02) 4655 9651
Elizabeth Macarthur Ave. - (off Remembrance Driveway), Camden.
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THE DINGO SANCTUARY
A living museum and reserve displaying dingoes - Australia's native dog. Natural bushland, picnic areas, and a chance to meet the dingo.
Open: Thurs - Mon 10.00am to 3.30pm.
590 Arina Road, Bargo.
Phone: (02) 4684 1156 |
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NSW RAIL TRANSPORT MUSEUM
Australia's oldest and largest train museum with over 50 locomotives, 100 carriages, railway memorabilia and working steam trains. Picnic areas, kiosk, village markets third Sunday each month.
There are regular steam train rides from Thirlmere to Picton on the old Loop Line every Sunday, plus Wednesday in school holidays. (See our Railway Timetables page for more details.) The Thirlmere Flyer steam train travels from Central to the markets each month from May to October - see the Heritage Express website for timetable and bookings.
Open: Mon - Fri 10.00am to 3.00pm; Weekends & Public Holidays 9.00am to 5.00pm
Phone: (02) 4681 8001
Barbour Road, Thirlmere |
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(Argyle Street, Picton, c.1866)
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PICTON AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL AND FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC.
The Society operates an archive and library in Picton.
Membership is open to all, and there are regular meetings and other activities from time to time.
The archive and reference library contains a wide range of materials - from reference books, documents, photos, and newspapers, to genealogical records.
Visits from those researching family history are welcome, and there are useful links on their webpage.
Archives & Library: Cnr Argyle & Menangle Sts, Picton NSW 2571
PO Box 64, Picton NSW 2571 |
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Wirrimbirra Sanctuary - "Home of the White Waratah". |
WIRRIMBIRRA SANCTUARY
Wirrimbirra Sanctuary is a National Trust property of over 100 acres of bushland, nature trails, native plant nursery, and native animal enclosure managed by the David. G. Stead Memorial Wildlife Research Foundation, heirs to its bequest.
Located between Bargo and Tahmoor it comprises a native plant nursery (plants for sale), numerous bushwalks where you can appreciate the native flora, a native fauna protection area (birdlife and native animals), and budget cabin accommodation for families and groups.
Hours of fun for kids, Wirrimbirra Sanctuary is the ideal place to see our natural bush heritage, including one of the last remaining stands of the historic Bargo Brush.
The Field Studies Centre provides educational experiences for students and other groups. (Conference and wedding facilities also available.)
Open Tuesday to Sunday and Public Holidays, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Admission free.
For information phone: (02) 4684 1112, fax: (02) 4684 3120
3105 Remembrance Driveway, Bargo. |
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WOLLONDILLY HERITAGE CENTRE
Museum showing local history of the Tharawal and Gundagurra peoples and of the early European pioneers of the Wollondilly region.
Colonial slab hut shows the way the pioneers lived; local history archives and library, audio-visual display, early machinery. The museum has a unique collection of orcharding equipment and case labels from the early days of farming in the region.
Special facilities for Coach groups including home-cooked morning or afternoon teas.
(Administered by The Oaks Historical Society Inc.; PO Box 16, The Oaks NSW 2570)
Open: Weekends and Public Holidays 10.00am to 4.00pm (except Christmas, New Year, and Good Friday.)
Tours of the Centre are held each Sunday.
For more information contact (02) 4657 1796 - email: history@oaksheritagecentre.com
Edward Street, The Oaks |
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YERRANDERIE GHOST TOWN
Former silver mining centre, now a ghost town with preserved buildings and access to Wilderness area and National Parks for 4WD vehicles and bushwalkers.
Museum, conducted tours and bushwalks, mountain climbing, and fossicking for silver.
Access by plane or 4WD only.
Bookings and Information: Yerranderie Ville Project, PO Box 420 Milsons Point, Sydney 1565.
Phone: Yerranderie - (02) 4659 6165 |
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