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After European settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788, the colonys entire herd of
cattle of four cows and two bulls, strayed from their enclosure and were deemed
lost. Then in 1795, in the region between the Nepean and Georges Rivers, a herd
of 61 cattle were discovered. This region was to become known as the Cowpastures and became a restricted area to provide ongoing protection for the
herd. In 1803 John Macarthur was granted 5,000 acres at Cowpastures from where he
began grazing Merino sheep, and from whence the region became known as the
Macarthur Region. Today, the region encompasses Camden, Campbelltown and
Wollondilly Local Government Areas.
The beautiful Macarthur region combines modern cosmopolitan city life in
Campbelltown to historic towns such as Camden. In this rural country
region, you can enjoy a leisurely pace whilst taking in the heritage that is
evident in the rich array of colonial architecture. Then enjoy something more
adventurous such as hot air ballooning, sky-diving, go-karting, horse riding,
and much more.
For those seeking back to nature activities, their are a number of nature
reserves and bushwalks that take in rock escarpments, rivers and breath taking
views. Contact the
Campbelltown Visitor Information Centre for more information.
Check out some of the listed travel guide attractions and visit the local tourist centre for additional information. |
