Campbelltown

Description
Campbelltown is steeped in Australian Colonial History a city set in a rural background. Experience the heritage through one of the Heritage and Cultural walking tours or a heritage driving tour. Campbelltown's premier festival is the Fisher's Ghost Festival throughout the first two weeks in November and includes entertainment, a street parade, fun run, art show, carnivals, night markets, a rodeo and fireworks. At Campbelltown, you can get close to nature, see a koala and native flora and fauna while bushwalking along the Georges River Gorge. At the local observatory, view the southern stars in all their splendour. While in the area visit Mount Annan Botanic Gardens, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, where you will see native Australian flora presented by the Royal Botanic Gardens. The cultural precinct of Campbelltown includes the Campbelltown Arts Centre, Japanese Gardens, Sculptor Gardens, The Museum, Ceremonial Tea House and Quondong Visitor Information Centre. Collect your free walking brochures on Campbelltown from the multi award winning Campbelltown Visitor Information Centre 'Quondong'. Available are brochures on weekend country markets in the area, accommodation, attractions, activities and events. The locals at 'Quondong' will provide you with directions and let you know current exhibitions and special events.