Queanbeyan
Must do
Nature around Queanbeyan
Explore the national parks and nature reserves around Queanbeyan to enjoy bushwalks and see native animals in the wild. At the Googong Foreshores, you can enjoy a walk and a picnic, or try your hand at one of the various water sports on offer.
About Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan is located on the Queanbeyan River, 299 km south-west of Sydney. This relaxed city is a gateway to Canberra, the NSW snowfields and the pretty towns and villages of the Southern Tablelands such as Bungendore and Braidwood.
Take a self-guided town tour around Queanbeyan's historic buildings and museums including Queanbeyan Historical Museum in the old police sergeant's residence. Enjoy a stroll under the willow trees along the riverbank in Queen Elizabeth Park or pack a picnic and follow the 3-km ridge track around Molonglo Gorge. Make sure you go fishing for trout on the Googong Foreshores.
Events
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- February
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Saturday 11 Feb 2012 4 Wheel Drive Spectacular
The 4 Wheel Drive Spectacular is held biennially in Queanbeyan to encourage responsible and recreational use of 4WD vehicles in the ...
Gallery
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Queanbeyan
View looking over Queanbeyan. Image Queanbeyan Visitor Information Centre
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Googong Dam
Fishing at Googong Dam. Image Queanbeyan Visitor Information Centre
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Queanbeyan Suspension Bridge
Queanbeyan Suspension Bridge over the Queanbeyan River. Image Queanbeyan Visitor Information Centre
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