Bundanoon, New South Wales

Bundanoon is on the southern edge of settlement of the Highlands, on the edge of the deep valleys and escarpments of the Great Dividing Range. Today it is the fourth largest residential area in the Highlands, and attracts vast numbers of tourists.

There is a well established artists' colony among its residents, and many of the old guest houses have been restored and opened for today's visitors. Behind its sleepy old-world charm, Bundanoon is a vibrant community. Visitors can still enjoy the grand beauty of the National Park, and relax and enjoy the mountain air. There are plenty of things to see and do for adults and kids alike. The main street is very busy during Market Day (first Sunday of every month), and on weekends and holidays. There are often steam train excursions from Sydney throughout the year, and the town is a favourite destination for car and other clubs for weekend stays. Brigadoon, the Bundanoon Highland Gathering (held every April) is one of the biggest of its kind in the world, and not to be missed.

The most difficult decision for the visitor is whether to do a day trip, indulge one self and stay for a few days, a week or more.

Although it attracts so many visitors, Bundanoon retains the quiet, sleepy, old-world atmosphere of yesteryear, and is the perfect place to wind down from the hectic pace of modern life.