Guidebook for Wingello
Food Scene
The local store is not only a great local attraction as an authentic country general store, it provides a range of valuable services: DVD hire, post office, dine in or takeaway and local meeting place.
The village store is the busiest place in town. Locals come in to pick up their mail, have a coffee or grab a meal. The store has a website with a regular newsletter. There are also dinners on selected Friday nights. http://wingello.blogspot.com.au
Railway Pde Opp Wingello Station
The local store is not only a great local attraction as an authentic country general store, it provides a range of valuable services: DVD hire, post office, dine in or takeaway and local meeting place.
The village store is the busiest place in town. Locals come in to pick up their mail, have a coffee or grab a meal. The store has a website with a regular newsletter. There are also dinners on selected Friday nights. http://wingello.blogspot.com.au
Sylvan Glen is a venue for weddings and other special events. It is also a gofl course and coffee house on weekends. The ACR rated golf course at Sylvan Glen has been described by many as one of the most challenging 9 holes of golf around.
The surrounding gardens are beautiful - well worth a visit.
www.sylvanglen.com.au
Sylvan Glen Country Estate
570 Kareela RdSylvan Glen is a venue for weddings and other special events. It is also a gofl course and coffee house on weekends. The ACR rated golf course at Sylvan Glen has been described by many as one of the most challenging 9 holes of golf around.
The surrounding gardens are beautiful - well worth a visit.
www.sylvanglen.com.au
This Chinese restaurant rivals any large city restaurant. With fresh vegetables, generous meat and good prices, this restaurant provides great value.
Bundanoon Chinese Restaurant
21 Railway AveThis Chinese restaurant rivals any large city restaurant. With fresh vegetables, generous meat and good prices, this restaurant provides great value.
Delicious Italian food that is great value, in an old historic building. What more could you want?
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Bottega B Ristorante
37 Railway AveDelicious Italian food that is great value, in an old historic building. What more could you want?
Highlands Merchant
405 Argyle StAmazing local produce and delicsious baked goods
Sightseeing
The Wingello forest is home to a number of large events throughout the year. It is popular with campers, mountain bikers and hikers.
To get to the start of the trails, head to the village store on Railway Parade, turn left onto Forest Road. Follow this for 4km until you reach the clearing with trailhead map, toilet and concrete slab.
There are 3 loops round the forest: a red 23km loop that has all the singletrack and just over 500m climbing; a yellow 11km loop which is all firetrail and is good for hill climb training; and lastly the blue loop - a beginner loop which is also firetrail.
All trails are well marked and are easy to follow.
There is a long drop toilet at the trail head but that's all, so bring water and food with you.
http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/wingello
Wingello State Forest
15 Marulan StreetThe Wingello forest is home to a number of large events throughout the year. It is popular with campers, mountain bikers and hikers.
To get to the start of the trails, head to the village store on Railway Parade, turn left onto Forest Road. Follow this for 4km until you reach the clearing with trailhead map, toilet and concrete slab.
There are 3 loops round the forest: a red 23km loop that has all the singletrack and just over 500m climbing; a yellow 11km loop which is all firetrail and is good for hill climb training; and lastly the blue loop - a beginner loop which is also firetrail.
All trails are well marked and are easy to follow.
There is a long drop toilet at the trail head but that's all, so bring water and food with you.
http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/wingello
Joadja Valley and town is a region of significant cultural heritage.
The Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company was formed in 1878 to mine the shale and refine it into its different by-products. These products included paraffin wax (for candles), kerosene, lubricating oils and greases and even ingredients for soap.
The community at its peak was home to more than 1200 people, mostly Scottish immigrants who lived in tough conditions in an isolated valley.
The mine closed and the people that lived there moved away to start somewhere new. The town, the mine and its equipment were left behind, and now stand as a testament to what took place there all that time ago. Nature is slowly but surely taking Joadja back, climbing over the buildings and working its way into the foundations. Come and enjoy the beauty of this stunning valley, hear the stories and feel the history behind it all!
www.joadjatown.com.au
By appointment only - bookings are essential
Joadja Road
Joadja Valley and town is a region of significant cultural heritage.
The Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company was formed in 1878 to mine the shale and refine it into its different by-products. These products included paraffin wax (for candles), kerosene, lubricating oils and greases and even ingredients for soap.
The community at its peak was home to more than 1200 people, mostly Scottish immigrants who lived in tough conditions in an isolated valley.
The mine closed and the people that lived there moved away to start somewhere new. The town, the mine and its equipment were left behind, and now stand as a testament to what took place there all that time ago. Nature is slowly but surely taking Joadja back, climbing over the buildings and working its way into the foundations. Come and enjoy the beauty of this stunning valley, hear the stories and feel the history behind it all!
www.joadjatown.com.au
By appointment only - bookings are essential
Pop in to taste some local wine from a family run vineyard.
OPENING HOURS
Weekends open 11.00 am to 4.00 pm later by appointment
VARIETIES INCLUDE
Chardonnay, Sav Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and the unique Cabernet Franc.
http://banjosrun.com.au
Banjo's Run
212 Sallys Corner RoadPop in to taste some local wine from a family run vineyard.
OPENING HOURS
Weekends open 11.00 am to 4.00 pm later by appointment
VARIETIES INCLUDE
Chardonnay, Sav Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and the unique Cabernet Franc.
http://banjosrun.com.au
There is a scenic lookout that is little known - check out the great reviews on trip advisor.
Badgerys Spur walking track in Morton National Park offers a steep and challenging hike on the edge of Ettrema Wilderness Area, finishing on the banks of Shoalhaven River.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/badgerys-spur-walking-track
Badgerys Lookout
There is a scenic lookout that is little known - check out the great reviews on trip advisor.
Badgerys Spur walking track in Morton National Park offers a steep and challenging hike on the edge of Ettrema Wilderness Area, finishing on the banks of Shoalhaven River.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/badgerys-spur-walking-track
One of the great evening activities for visitors is a trip down to glow worm glen. With a bit of care you can ensure to see a great light show while minimising impact on these luminescent locals. A good idea is to start the walk down to the glen at sunset and this way it will be dark by the time you reach the glen.
http://bundanoon.com.au/glow-worm-glen/
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Glow Worm Glen Viewing Platform
Glow Worm Glen WalkOne of the great evening activities for visitors is a trip down to glow worm glen. With a bit of care you can ensure to see a great light show while minimising impact on these luminescent locals. A good idea is to start the walk down to the glen at sunset and this way it will be dark by the time you reach the glen.
http://bundanoon.com.au/glow-worm-glen/
Breathtaking views across morton national park.
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is located a short walk from the magnificent Fitzroy Falls, where water plunges over 80m to the valley below. It’s an ideal base to explore the lush escarpment country of the Southern Highlands between Robertson and Nowra.
Take some time to browse the award-winning centre - you’ll find loads of information about the local history, wildlife and birdwatching of this unique area. With wheelchair-accessible facilities and a short boardwalk to the scenic views of the waterfalls, it’s an ideal location for families, groups and the elderly.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Morton-National-Park
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Fitzroy Falls Lookout
Nowra RoadBreathtaking views across morton national park.
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is located a short walk from the magnificent Fitzroy Falls, where water plunges over 80m to the valley below. It’s an ideal base to explore the lush escarpment country of the Southern Highlands between Robertson and Nowra.
Take some time to browse the award-winning centre - you’ll find loads of information about the local history, wildlife and birdwatching of this unique area. With wheelchair-accessible facilities and a short boardwalk to the scenic views of the waterfalls, it’s an ideal location for families, groups and the elderly.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Morton-National-Park
Everything Else
Wingello is home to the famous Christmas tree man! Visit to select and chop down your very own fresh Christmas tree fromt he paddock. www.christmastreeman.com.au
Christmas Tree Man
401 Nandi RoadWingello is home to the famous Christmas tree man! Visit to select and chop down your very own fresh Christmas tree fromt he paddock. www.christmastreeman.com.au
Essentials
Bundanoon’s own convenience store with a great range of video, groceries, ice and hardware.
Trading: 8:30am-8:30pm 7 Days a Week
Bundanoon Supermarket
63 Railway AveBundanoon’s own convenience store with a great range of video, groceries, ice and hardware.
Trading: 8:30am-8:30pm 7 Days a Week
Parks & Nature
A great local spot to take a dip in the river. There's even a rope to swing out into the water. Take an immediate left on Murrimba Rd just off the highway. Drive along a very rough dirt road (all wheel drive recommended) for about 800m and you'll spot the river. Specific location here:
Paddys River
A great local spot to take a dip in the river. There's even a rope to swing out into the water. Take an immediate left on Murrimba Rd just off the highway. Drive along a very rough dirt road (all wheel drive recommended) for about 800m and you'll spot the river. Specific location here: