The Southern Tablelands
Explore The Southern Tablelands in NSW
This Is Country Living
The Southern Tablelands is a treasure trove of laid-back country life steeped in rich history, stunning natural beauty and seriously good food. This diverse area is home to a patchwork of charming towns and villages, rolling farmland, national parks and cool-climate wine country. Just a stone’s throw from Canberra and not far from Sydney, it’s quickly becoming a go-to destination for weekend escapes, road trips, country events and authentic rural experiences.
Discover Our Beautiful Regions
Spanning a wide stretch of southeast NSW, The Southern Tablelands is made up of five Local Government Areas, including the Hilltops Region. Our towns of Boorowa, Harden-Murrumburrah, Jugiong, Young and all the villages in between add their own flavour of vibrant produce, heritage charm and warm hospitality to the mix.
Scroll or click below to explore our neighbours across The Southern Tablelands – Goulburn Mulwaree, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Upper Lachlan and Yass Valley – and consider taking the scenic route off the Hume Highway to discover even more of what this diverse region has to offer.
Goulburn Mulwaree
Goulburn, Bungonia, Marulan, Tarago & Windellama
Uncover the captivating tales of Goulburn Mulwaree’s eclectic history through the many museums, homesteads and stunning heritage architecture or immerse yourself in enchanting galleries and performance venues to let your imagination roam.
Goulburn offers a variety of beautiful walking trails, playgrounds, barbecue and picnic areas and parks for you to enjoy. Play at the impressive Adventure Playground or perhaps a peaceful bushwalk among nature is more to your liking. Discover the new walking trail along the banks of the Wollondilly River – an ideal spot for a relaxing picnic with water views.
Experience a traditional ‘Country Mile of Shopping’ on the main thoroughfare of Auburn Street and indulge your senses in the region’s diverse array of food and beverages.
Having too much fun to leave? Stay another day – they’ve got you covered. From intimate guest houses, B&Bs and self-contained cozy heritage homes to sleek and modern hotels, Goulburn offers a wide range of accommodation to suit every occasion and budget.
For more information, visit www.goulburnaustralia.com.au or call 02 4823 4492.
Queanbeyan-Palerang
Queanbeyan, Bungendore & Braidwood
When you take your time exploring the Treasure Trail, you’ll discover many hidden gems scattered across the beautiful countryside. The Kings Highway, the main route between Canberra and the coast, serves as the major touring path through Queanbeyan-Palerang.
Stop for a coffee or lunch, explore the fascinating art galleries and enjoy a glass or two of local wine at the region’s renowned cool climate wineries nestled in the rolling landscape around Bungendore.
Do some shopping in Braidwood or visit the Braidwood Visitor Information Centre to get a map for the town’s heritage walk. This guide will lead you through the stories of the first people, bushrangers, gold-seekers and rural pioneers.
Enjoy the great outdoors with activities like horse-riding, wandering through ancient forests or camping under the starry sky.
Closer to Canberra, visit Queanbeyan and catch a show at The Q Performing Arts Centre, the home of regional theatre in NSW. Queanbeyan is rapidly transforming, being one of regional NSW’s fastest-growing cities. It combines a progressive vision while respecting and reflecting its historic past and its vital role in the establishment of the national capital.
For more information, visit www.queanbeyanpalerang.com.au or email info@visitqueanbeyanpalerang.com.au
Upper Lachlan
Crookwell, Gunning & Taralga
Welcome to the Upper Lachlan – the Shire of Villages, situated high on the Great Dividing Range between Sydney and Melbourne, just north of Canberra, the nation’s capital. Take the time to explore the region’s great diversity, from the underground wonders of Wombeyan Caves to the outdoor adventures at Lake Wyangala and from stories of pioneering and bushranging to the creation of world-class produce.
This is a region with stories to tell, stunning vistas to behold and a warm country reception to be enjoyed. The townships of Crookwell, Gunning, Taralga and the surrounding villages offer a variety of landscapes, local characters and high-quality produce ranging from succulent berries to prime lamb, full-bodied pinot noir to perfumed lavender and much more. Come and enjoy a short break or an extended stay and explore this region that is so close, yet a world away.
For more information, visit www.visitupperlachlan.com.au or call 02 4832 1988.
Yass Valley
Yass, Bowning, Binalong, Bookham, Burrinjuck, Murrumbateman, Sutton, Wallaroo, and Gundaroo
Escape to Yass Valley and immerse yourself in genuine country experiences without venturing too far from the city. Be welcomed by locals as you visit award-winning restaurants and cellar doors, retail stores and galleries, where you can experience life as we live it. Stop and chat with a local, the true guides to their captivating region. With an impressive food and wine scene, Yass Valley is the place to experience farm-fresh produce and award-winning local wines.
Converse with passionate winemakers in Murrumbateman and Gundaroo about their latest vintages or relax in one of their many restaurants and cafés. From a bushranger’s grave in Binalong to a famous poet’s hangout in Bowning, experience local arts at boutique galleries, explore an underground wonderland in Wee Jasper or enjoy water sports on Lake Burrinjuck. Yass Valley is a place to discover the real Australia.
For more information, visit www.yassvalley.com.au or call 1300 886 014.
