Goulburn was proclaimed Australia's first inland city by Queen Victoria in 1863 and became an important administrative centre. Its rich history and heritage buildings have been well preserved and it remains a fascinating place to visit whether you stay for a day, a weekend or a week.
Just two hours from Sydney and an hour from Canberra and the Southern Highlands Goulburn is the perfect base from which to explore the area.
Riversdale
Explore Riversdale, the magnificent National Trust home, museum and garden, which was once a Coaching Inn built on the original site of Goulburn in 1830.
Wakefield Park
Goulburn was home to Australia's first motorcycle and first motorcar grand prix in 1927 and is still has a major motor racing centre at Wakefield Park, a 2.2 km motor racing circuit recognised as one of the most popular motor racing venues in NSW.
Historic Goulburn
Goulburn is home to the Rail Heritage Museum, Historic Waterworks with a pumphouse and working steam beam engine, Heritage tours and so much more to explore.
10 THINGS TO DO IN GOULBURN
- Explore the city with a heritage walking tour
- Picnic by the Wollondilly River
- Visit the Historic Water Works and admire the Beam Engine
- Speed off the Streets at Wakefield Park
- Explore the Heritage Rail Museum
- Experience the local wineries
- Admire the spectacular Wombeyan Caves
- Reflect on times past at the Goulburn War Memorial
- Take a country drive to Crookwell or Taralga
- Use it as a base to explore Canberra, Braidwood and Bungendore.
