The NSW region we call the Highlands to the Sea embraces the scenic triangle of the Macarthur Region, the Southern Highlands including Goulburn, and the Illawarra.

Macarthur is less than an hour from Sydney and includes the beautiful towns of Camden, Campbelltown, and Picton in the Wollondilly Shire. These three towns were settled very early in our colonial history and can, with their many Georgian buildings, be seen as one of our first colonial corridors.

The Southern Highlands, ninety minutes from Sydney, includes the larger towns of Mittagong, Bowral and Moss Vale. Smaller villages such as Berrima, Exeter, Bundanoon and Robertson offer unique attractions, shopping and eateries. A number of vineyards in the region, now have cellar door sales and the wine trail is a major attraction. In spring people come from all over the world to enjoy Tulip Time and the many private gardens open to the public. At the edge of the shire is the Morton National Park with excellent facilities at Fitzroy Falls .

Goulburn, on the far side of the Southern Highlands, is our first inland city and today has a wonderful wide main street and boasts many preserved colonial buildings.

The Illawarra is the coastal strip from Stanwell Park to Kiama. Wollongong is its central city and while once famed for its BHP steel works, it is now a vibrant, multi-cultural city.

Gazed upon from atop the escarpment, the coast line itself is a breath-taking scenic wonder.

We're half way between Sydney and Canberra.

There's heaps to do, plenty to see, scenery galore, wine to taste, books to find, food to savour and much, much, more.

Local attractions include: Sylvan Glen Balloon Aloft Mt Annan Botanic Gardens Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre Southern Highlands Wines Centennial Vineyards Blue Metal Vineyard Goulburn Waterworks the Old Robertson Cheese Factory Eling Forest Winery Mount Ashby Wines Sutton Forest Wines
Bousaada Vineyard Merrigong Theatre

On this site you can discover comprehensive information about what to do, where to go & what to see in the area but should you be travelling south you can access similar information about the South Coast by going to www.southcoastimag.com.au or if you are intending to travel to the Far South Coast of NSW go to www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au For information about the Blue Mountains region go to www.bluemountainsimag.com.au

Wherever you travel be sure to pick up an Imag!

Local Tourist Information Centre websites:
www.visitmacarthur.com.au

www.southern-highlands.com.au

www.visitwollondilly.com.au

www.tourismwollongong.com.au

www.igoulburn.com

Win a 7 night accommodation package at historic Pepper Tree Ridge B & B in Picton NSW

Monthly Imag and Pepper Tree Ridge B&B, is offering one lucky couple a week-long romantic retreat at the award-winning Pepper Tree Ridge B & B, located in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

All you have to do is tell us what you like most about your regional Monthly Imag, and you’ll be in the running to win this fantastic package. Return entries to Imag Competition, PO Box 858, Bega NSW 2550

Entries close on 30th June 2008 and the winning entry will be drawn by the Hon. Matt Brown MP, NSW Minister for Tourism, on 4th July 2008.

The winner will be notified by mail/phone and announced in the August issue of your regional Imag.
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