Campbelltown is a rural destination 53 kilometres south west from Sydney. It is a city that proudly displays
its heritage and local features.
Aboriginal people speaking the Dharawal
(Tharawal) language were the first known residents of Campbelltown. The first European settlers to the region were traced back to 1795, searching for wild sheep during the 7 years after Sydney was settled. Campbelltown was founded in 1820. Today,
its preserved history can be experienced through its many museums, galleries and community events such as the annual November Fishers Ghost Festival.
Campbelltown and
its region is best described as country with a burst of culture. The region is filled with history, country, culture, nature and activities. A range of activities both indoors or out can be enjoyed.
Campbelltown's country can be enjoyed through visiting working dairy farms, wine tasting at
its wineries, horse riding or just leisurely driving around.
There are venues for shopping in malls and bargain hunting at outdoor markets. Visitors and locals can enjoy activities such as picnicking or barbequing at many of
its parks in particular at Mt Annan Botanical Garden where you can enjoy the surrounding's of a huge variety of Australia's Native
Flora. Set on 416 hectares it is Australia's largest botanic garden.
Open 10am - 5pm from April to September
10am - 6pm from October to March
(closed xmas day) Entry fee applies
Campbelltown is a sister city to Japan's
Koshigaya. Appreciate the Japanese culture through
Koshigaya's Japanese Tea Garden gift or appreciate aboriginal and local art at the
art gallery.
For some action on the sideline, engage in spectating a rugby league game when the local Wests Tigers team plays at
its home ground, Campbelltown Stadium. See how the locals enjoy their sport and support their local team. If "footy" is not your interest there are facilities in Campbelltown to enjoy participation in a variety of other sports such as golf, swimming, cricket, soccer, athletics and much more.
Campbelltown also offers entertainment in the form of cinemas, roller skating, night clubbing, dining and wining. There are a variety of venues to try. Self guided or organised tours are available to experience Campbelltown.
Old Ford
Rd Eco-Tourism Walk, part of the Georges River Nature Reserve, is an
easy 3km walk, during which visitors can experience the beauty of native
Australian flora and fauna, including species of trees such as Sydney
Redgums, Sunshine Wattle, and Hairpin Banksias, and animals such as
Echidnas, Wallabies, Possums, Frogs and Koalas. Old Ford Rd is located at
the northern end of Georges River Rd and admission is free.
Campbelltown
Rotary Observatory, located at the University of Western Sydney's
Campbelltown Campus, is a perfect place to explore the universe and give
visitors a closer look at the constellations of the southern skies,
including the Southern Cross. The Observatory is open one friday a month.
More Information phone the university Information Centre on (02) 4620 3177
Major annual events held in Campbelltown include:
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The Campbelltown Country show in April,
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Yulefest in July and August
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Open garden weekends in October and
v The Fishers Ghost festival
in November remembering Australia's famous ghost.
Accommodation
The majority of accommodation available in the Campbelltown area is of the serviced hotel/motel type. Bed and breakfast lodgings are also available if desired.
Getting there from Sydney
Campbelltown is approximately 1 hour drive when taking the M5 motorway from Sydney. Citirail trains travel to Campbelltown via the East Hills line in less than 1 hour and beats the distraction of Sydney traffic.
Queen St area is where the majority of shops are located
