| As the first settled city in Australia, Goulburn is | | | | Australian blues musicians are honored with by way |
| brimming with history. Population 24,000, it is one of | | | | of the sculpture display outside of the information |
| the largest cities as well. Also well known as the rural | | | | centre. You can also find such sites as the historic |
| hub for local agriculture. | | | | Waterworks Museum, St. Saviour's Cathedral, antique |
| Goulburn is a frequented point for travelers utilizing | | | | shops and even the Goulburn Court House. |
| the Hume Highway which connects Sydney with | | | | A couple of the towns highlight events include the |
| Canberra as well as Melbourne. Drive time from | | | | Australian Blues Music Festival and the Lilac Festival. |
| Sydney is approximately two and a half hours. To | | | | The Australian Blues Music Festival is generally around |
| travel from Canberra it is approximately an hour. | | | | the second week of February and the Lilac Festival in |
| In operation since 1869 the railway line is still in use in. | | | | early October. The Lilac Festival is host to markets, |
| The railway offers travelers an opportunity to have a | | | | floral displays and parades. |
| picturesque ride through the Southern Highlands. | | | | Located near town is also Morton National Park. |
| There runs a daily train service from Sydney to | | | | Laden with walking trails this park is a wonderful |
| Goulburn on the way to Melbourne and Canberra. | | | | location to get away from the hub of town and see |
| This service is provided by Countrylink and travel on | | | | some of Goulburns nature and beauty. Wombeyan |
| this system should be reserved in advance. | | | | Caves which may be accessed through the nearby |
| When travelling to the city be sure to dress in layers. | | | | town of Taralga can be toured with a two wheel |
| The Climate is unlike most of the nearby towns as it | | | | drive. The road going in, however, is not a quality |
| sits in the bottom of a valley. The temperature in the | | | | road and therefor makes the trip a little more difficult. |
| summer is 10-40 degrees C (50-104F) and -5-18 | | | | If scenery is what you are looking for you won't be |
| degrees C (23-64F) in the winter. It can get very | | | | disappointed when touring the caves. |
| windy and cold so be prepared for these conditions. | | | | The local fare offers many different food and drink |
| If well known tourist attractions are what you are | | | | choices. With the different restaurants you have the |
| looking for then don't pass by the Big Merino. This | | | | opportunity to choose something for just about |
| 15m (49ft) tall concrete sheep represents the towns | | | | everyone. Don't forget to try the Goulburn brewery |
| significance to the local farming industry. Merino is | | | | for a flavor of local beer. |
| Australia's most common sheep breed. This concrete | | | | If you are entering Goulburn from the highway out |
| structure houses a gift shop and a lookout point at | | | | of Sydney you will find an array of motel |
| the top. Currently the lookout is closed for safety | | | | accommodations. Prices vary depending on location |
| reasons. | | | | and time of year. You can get a room as low as $45 |
| Some of the local park attractions include Victoria | | | | a person if you want to room in a bunkhouse. In |
| Park and Belmore Park. Victoria Park includes a | | | | some instances these accommodations on the local |
| recreational play area and is host to a beautiful rose | | | | farms are accompanied with sheep shearing also. |
| garden in the center of the park. Belmore Park sits in | | | | Goulburn is sure to offer something to everyone. |
| the center of town. Located on the North side of | | | | Visiting the Southern Highlands of Australia will likely |
| main street, Auburn Street, and is the setting for | | | | leave you wanting more and scurrying to make |
| many of the community events. | | | | arrangements to return for another stay. Australia is |
| A few other popular attractions include the Goulburn | | | | known for it's picturesque countrysides and |
| War Memorial. This memorial was built n Rocky Hill in | | | | adventures, whether it be hiking, visiting the local |
| 1924 to pay respect to the memory of the people | | | | tourist attractions or spending some time on a local |
| who were lost to World War 1. From the Goulburn | | | | farm you are sure to have a vacation that you will |
| War Memorial you can see town very well, if the | | | | want to share with everyone. |
| museum is closed it is still worth the trip. Many of the | | | | |