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Bowral - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Once
a wealthy retreat for those wanting to enjoy city the close proximity of Sydney
whilst living in the country, Bowral is now a getaway destination for many
Sydneysiders and close enough for a weekend drive.
Located in a valley at the
foot of Mount Gibraltar, 661 metres above sea-level, Bowral is on land formerly
granted to John Oxley, one of New South Wales more famous early explorers.
Farmed for a generation by his sons, until the coming of the railway in the
1860s. The Oxleys then subdivided part of the land for a private village, from
which Bowral grew.
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Prior to Oxley, the area was traversed as early as 1798,
when the ex-convict John Wilson and his party were sent south by Governor Hunter
to bring back information about the southlands, in the hope to discourage
convicts who were escaping and heading south, in the mistaken belief that China
was only 150 miles away. There were other expeditions into the district over the
decade including that of John Warby and George Caley, a botanical collector for
Joseph Banks. Bowral was gazetted as a municipality in 1886, and within 20
years the town had over 1,000 citizens. Check out our listing for
Bowral accommodation
and
Southern Highlands accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide information, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local maps and other information. |
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Bradman Museum of Cricket & Visitor Information Centre
St Jude St, BOWRAL NSW 2576
Toll: 1300 657 559
Web:
www.bradman.com.au
Web:
www.southern-highlands.com.au |
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9 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday to Sunday |
9 am - 4 pm |
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Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day |
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Hours may vary, contact visitor centre |
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Bradman Museum
Bradman
Foundation
The International Cricket Hall of Fame
St Jude St, BOWRAL NSW 2576
Ph: 02
4862 1247
Located next to Bradman Oval and near the former home of Don Bradman,
the museum contains cricket memorabilia from within Australia and around the
world, and especially that of Don Bradmans career
and the history of the Ashes. The International Cricket Hall of Fame provides an
exciting and educational day out for the whole family. There are innovative and
interactive displays that will engage, entertain and inform you. With cricket
footage from around the world, touch screen kiosks, fascinating memorabilia and
the ability to join the cricket commentary team, there is no end to the exhibits
that will keep you entertained.
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New South Wales Events |
Bowral Tulip Time
PO Box 176, BOWRAL NSW 2576
Ph: 1300 657 559 Fax: 02 4871 3515
September-October
The Southern Highlands celebrate with one of the most
spectacular massed tulip displays and flora festivals in Australia. Held in the
last weeks of September and the first week of October the festival centrepiece
is over 100,000 massed tulips and 20,000 annuals. During this period you can
experience private award winning gardens.
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Distance to Bowral
Following are some approximate distances by
road to Bowral:
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Distances given are only approximation, they should be verified with the appropriate
maps.
The
Australian Automotive Motoring Associations also offer select access to travel trip planners. |
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Wingecarribee Shire Council
Wingecarribee Shire Council is the
local government authority for the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.
Includes information on tourism and history of the area.
Much of the Shire is located at or above 640 metres above sea level. the main
towns are Bowral, Bundanoon, Mittagong and Moss Vale. The smaller villages
include Avoca, Balmoral Village, Berrima, New Berrima, Burrawang, Colo Vale,
Exeter, Fitzroy Falls, Hill Top, Penrose, Robertson, Sutton Forest, Wingello and
Yerrinbool.
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