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Must See & Do in Macarthur

  • Campbelltown Arts Centre
  • Japanese Gardens and Teahouse
  • Mount Annan Botanic Garden
  • Struggletown Fine Arts Complex
  • Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living
  • Fine dining at our many cafes and restaurants
  • Boutique shopping & markets
  • Macarthur Square – shopping, leisure, dining and  entertainment complex
  • Horse riding, Laser Skirmish
  • Gledswood Homestead
  • Boutique shopping & markets


    Macarthur -  the best of both worlds!
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    Where can you find a vibrant city with modern delights, enjoy the tranquillity of nature reserves and historic charm, but also revel in adrenalin packed activities.

    The Macarthur region offers the lot!

    Major Regional Events:
    • Fisher's Ghost
    • Ingleburn Alive
    • Camden Antique Fair
    • Camden Festival
    • New Year's Eve Celebrations

    Fast Facts

    • Macarthur is less than an hour’s drive south-west of Sydney.
    • It Includes the city of Campbelltown and historic Camden.
    • Macarthur is rich in history, art & culture. The history of colonial
    settlement is reflected in the large number of heritage listed buildings that are still scattered throughout the region. Camden Park House and Macarthur Park are fine examples of 19C architecture prevelent in the area
    • The Macarthur district played a significant role in the birth of the Australian wool, wine and wheat industries.
    • History books tell us that John Macarthur was responsible for our success as producers of fine merino wool. But historical records show that Elizabeth Macarthur, his wife, was just as much to be acclaimed, even more so.
    • John & Elizabeth Macarthur established convict built Belgenny Farm on part of the original 5000 acres granted to the family by Lord Camden in 1805.
    • Today, Belgenny Farm is a major educational centre with direct links to our agricultural history. It offers specialised educational and environmental tours, giving young people and special interest groups a chance to learn about agriculture and its history in NSW.
    • There is a diverse range of cultural venues in Macarthur, including a number of small boutique art galleries such as Struggletown Fine Arts Complex. Campbelltown Arts Centre and the Campbelltown Entertainment and Exhibition Centre are the entertainment heart of Macarthur. Many exciting events, performances, concerts, workshops, exhibitions and expos are held at these venues throughout the year.
    • Shoppers love Macarthur!
    The region offers everything from boutiques, malls and department stores, to antiques, homewares and local markets.
    • Camden offers speciality stores showcasing handcrafted jewellery, elegant gift shops, designer clothing and exclusive homewares scattered amongst the café-lined streets.
    • Attractions and activities range from horse riding, hot air ballooning, skydiving and go-karting through to ghost hunting and bushwalking.
    • Macarthur is bordered by scenic hills, nature reserves and the Georges and Nepean Rivers. The beauty of the nature reserves and wildlife trails will surprise and delight with spectacular flowing streams and rock escarpments, as well as native flora and fauna.
    • Mount Annan Botanical Gardens offers a superb family day out in the midst of 416 hectares of Australian bushland. The facility includes not only picnic areas, a restaurant, a
    souvenir shop and over 10 kilometres of walking tracks, but also a native flora research facility and the NSW Seedbank.

 



 
 
What's On

 

diary-web'What's On' in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region
 


JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2010

 
Christmas in Winter
1 June - 31 August
Throughout the Southern Highlands
Ph: 1300 657 559
Christmas in Winter celebrations including lunches, dinners and accommodation packages.

Walking on Sunrise – and don’t it feel good!
2nd Saturday every month.  6-9am

There’s a new reason to visit the popular Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk with the introduction of spectacular new Sunrise Walks.
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk - www.illawarrafly.com
Ph: 1300 362 881

Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine
17 - 18 July

Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere
Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends over two feature packed days. Take a steam train ride with Henry, the Green Engine, as well as face painting, mini train rides, jumping castle and more.  Ph: 4681 8001
www.nswrtm.com.au

Winterfest 10 - Ice Skating Fun For Everyone!  
28 Jun - 18 July

418-420 Bong Bong Street, Bowral
Ph: 0423-684-132 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.winterfest10.com.au

The Cockatoo Run – Illawarra Fly
On some Sundays and on an occasional Thursday the “COCKATOO RUN” brings tourists to the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk  in a tourist package which includes transport from the railway station to the “FLY” and return for details go to www.3801limited.com.au   

Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine
17 - 18 July
Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere. Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends over two feature packed days. Take a steam train ride with Henry, the Green Engine, as well as face painting, mini train rides, jumping castle and more.  Ph: 4681 8001 www.nswrtm.com.au

Mount Annan Duathlon Series
24 July
Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan. Compete in a 4.2km run, and a 18km ride followed by a 2.8km run. Many prizes to be won. $40 for members of Triathlon Australia, $52.50 for non members.
Ph: 9570 5556

ADFAS Camden - Special Interest Day
What You Need To Know about China – And A Few Things You Don’t.

LARS THARP MA (Cantab) HonDArt FRSA
Saturday 17th July 2010 12.30 to 3.30 Members $35 : Visitors $ 40 (lunch & afternoon tea included)
&
ADFAS Camden - Lecture
Lost & Found - A Non-Pom’s Career On The BBC’s Antiques Road Show.

LARS THARP MA (Cantab) HonDArt FRSA
Saturday 17th July 2010 at 4.30pm $20 at the door Light Supper included. (Booking appreciated for catering purposes)
The Gallery, Camden Civic Centre
Oxley Street, Camden
For more information ph 4655 9724 or
4655 9781 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Wirrimbirra Birds'n Bugs Day

Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Remembrance Drv, Bargo
1st August www.wirrimbirra.com.au/index.htm

Camden Antique Fair
7 - 8 August
Camden Civic Centre
Approximately thirty well-known dealers representing most types of antiques, furniture, jewellery, linen, porcelain and collectable items.
Ph: 4655 8681

Camden Country Quilters Annual Quilt Exhibition 7 - 8  August

A.H&I Hall, Argyle Street, Camden. Many quilts on display, as well as handmade gifts and stalls selling fabrics, patterns, kits and sewing equipment. Ph: 0411 202 006

Carrington Fair
14 August
10am - 3pm
A day of fun & entertainment for all!
Werombi Road, Camden Ph: 4659 0305

Basic Alpaca Handling And Husbandry   
1 August
Birrong Suri Alpacas, Canyonleigh
A practical, on-farm study day where the potential or new alpaca owner will learn all the basics of alpaca management.
Ph: 02 4878 9310 or E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.birrongsurialpacas.com.au

Camden Antique Fair
7 - 8
August Camden Civic Centre
Approximately thirty well-known dealers representing most types of antiques, furniture, jewellery, linen, porcelain and collectable items.
Ph: 4655 8681

Camden Country Quilters Annual Quilt Exhibition 7 - 8  August

A.H&I Hall, Argyle Street, Camden. Many quilts on display, as well as handmade gifts and stalls selling fabrics, patterns, kits and sewing equipment. Ph: 0411 202 006

Mt Kembla Mining Heritage Festival   
7 -8 August
Cordeaux Road, Mt Kembla Village
Mt Kembla Mining Heritage Inc Ph: 02 4271 3737

Carrington Fair
14 August
10am - 3pm
A day of fun & entertainment for all!
Werombi Road, Camden Ph: 4659 0305

ADFAS Camden – Lecture
ARCHITECTURAL Trompe-l’oeil : Italian decorative painting and its influence on European Interior design
STEPHEN TAYLOR (NADFAS-UK)
Sat 14th August, 2010 at 4.00 for 4.30pm
An exploration of painted illusionistic architecture and its use in the enrichment
and enlargement of domestic & public
places.
Visitors $20. Light Supper included.
(Booking appreciated for catering purposes)
The Undercroft, Camden Civic Centre
Oxley Street, Camden
For more information and bookings
Ph: 4655 9724 or 4655 9781
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Bowral's Folk Club   
19 August
Fentons Cocktail Bar, Upstairs at the Grand Bar Bowral
Ph: 4861 6076
Traditional Music from around the world. 8.00pm - 10.30pm

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living Workshop - Cheese Making
21 August
, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan
Learn how to make yoghurt, quark and gourmet fetta. $100 pp Ph: 4647 9828, bookings essential

Goulburn's Got Talent
28 August
- 7pm. Goulburn's Got Talent is an extravaganza of singing, dancing, musicianship and demonstrations of other unique talents (eg. whip cracking and clowning) providing a family-friendly evening of entertainment. Goulburn High School Hall Deccan Street, Goulburn Ph: 0438 218 735

Camden Festival
5 - 19 Septembe
r. Events include Cinema Under the Stars; Food, Wine and Music Festival; Kids Fun Day; SK8OPIA; Lions Fair and more. Ph: 4645 5029

The Charles Ledger Alpaca Show
12 September

Moss Vale Showground
Contact through www.schalpa.com.au

Riverfest
12 September
Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown
Celebrate our environment and cultural diversity with entertainment, workshops and the Dry Riverbed Boat Race. Ph: 4645 4921

Camden Park House Open Weekend
18 - 19 September
. Sat12noon - 4pm, Sun 10am - 4pm Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue, Camden
Tour the historic mansion built in 1934 for John and Elizabeth Macarthur. Ph: 4655 8466

Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine
18 - 19 September
. Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere. Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends over two feature packed days. Take a steam train ride with Henry, the Green Engine, as well as face painting, mini train rides, jumping castle and more. Ph: 4681 8001  
www.nswrtm.com.au

Tulip Time Festival
21 September - 4 October
. Corbett Gardens, Bowral Ph: 1300 657 559 Featuring a massed display of over 100,000 tulips and 25,000 annuals in Corbett Gardens, Bowral, and private gardens open for inspection. Admission to Corbett Gardens apply - Adults $8, concession $5, groups over 20 persons $4-50.