'''Bundanoon''' is a village in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. It has a choice of cafes, craft shops, bakeries and a historic pub. It is located adjacent to the Morton National Park which has opportunities for bushwalking, cycling, and admiring the views over the gullies.

It has a population of around 1000, and is caters well for tourists. The town centre is usually quite busy on a Sunday, with a bit of coffee and craft shop feel.

The town sells itself on having a somewhat Scottish sounding name, despite the fact that the origin of the name is likely derived from the local aboriginal dialect. The town hosts the Brigadoon at Bundanoon festival annually, which attracts around 20,000 people to the village.

Get in

  • [http://www.cityrail.info Cityrail] train services Bundanoon from Sydney with a connection at Campbelltown. The train station is right in the centre of town, and a short walk to the Youth Hostel.
  • Bundanoon is clearly signposted off the Hume Highway.
  • Get around

    The town itself is all within easy '''walking''' of the train station. The park entrance to the Morton National Park is around 1.5 km from the town. There is a picnic area and some walks located just inside the park. The walk to the lookouts if a further 4 km or so.

    You can get around the town and to the National Park '''by bicycle'''. Bicycles can be brought on the Cityrail train from Sydney free of charge, off peak. They can also be hired in Bundanoon.

    You can access the National Park, lookouts, bushwalks, and town '''by car'''. There is a daily admission fee of $7 to take cars and motorcycles into the National Park. Bicycles and pedestrians are free.

    See

    Attractions

  • The Gullies. orton National Park. Tourists have been coming to see the Gullies and the lookouts in Morton National Park since the late 1800's. The views are still impressive and the National Park is well maintained. It is about 5km drive from the town to the Gullies, and only a few metres of walking is required.
  • Glow Worms. orton National Park. ightime. The glow worms can be seen in Glow Worm Glen in Morton National Park. You will need a torch for the walk. Stay very quiet to preserve the view for yourself and others.

    Events

    Brigadoon at Bundanoon, annually in April, is a celebration of everything Scottish.

    Do

  • Cycling. orton National Park. You can hire a bicycle from the Olde Bicycle Store and cycle to the Morton National Park. Take Gullies Road to the right as you leave town for a quieter, less steep route to the park.

    Buy

    Shop around the small craft, second hand clothing, and antique stores.

    Eat

  • Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe. Church St, Bundanoon. ust up the hill from the station. 02) 4883 6043. With so many cyclists hanging around this cafe, you can be guaranteed of a good coffee. Also does tasty snacks, with a slighly offbeat menu. Definitely the place to hang out for coffee in Bundanoon.

    Drink

  • The Bundanoon Hotel. ust across the railway from town.. ttp://www.bundanoonhotel.com.au/. Historic pub, serves drinks and meals.
  • Primula Cafe. 5 Railway Parade. 2 4883 6236. Primula Cafe has standard take-a-way items, hot chips, roast chickens, chiko rolls, salads etc. Their outstanding item is their woodfired pizza, delicious!

    Sleep

  • '''Bundanoon Country Inn Motel''' [http://www.bundanoonmotel.com.au] provides conference facilities and leisure activities and is located in Anzac Parade, Bundanoon
  • YHA. urn left out of the station, and follow the main stree past the town centre.
  • Treetops Guesthouse. 01 Railway Avenue. 02) 4883 6372. ww.treetopsguesthouse.com.au. 4.00. 0.00. Tree Tops Guesthouse, (circa 1910), is set in the beautiful Southern Highlands surrounded by English cottage gardens and just a short stroll from Morton National Park and Glow Worm Glen. The property has elegant sitting rooms and log fires, a billiard room and a large sunny conference room. All of our rooms have en suites and you can choose from our standard and twin rooms, two bedroom family suites or indulge in a deluxe spa suites. Full country breakfasts and sumptuous Saturday afternoon teas are our specialty. Romantic candlelit gourmet dinners are also offered (bookings essential

    Contact

    Mobile reception is limited. Some parts of town and the Morton National Park have a signal on some networks, other parts do not. There is a payphone by the post office near the station.

    Get out

    See the rest of the Southern Highlands.