Bombala activities
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Bombala Platypus Reserve
Due to the high numbers of platypus found in their pristine rivers and streams, the Bombala region is known as Platypus Country. Located 4.2 kilometres from Bombala on the Delegate Road, the Platypus Reserve is an ideal spot to see platypus…
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Bombala Historic Engine and Machinery Shed
The Historic Engine and Machinery Society have restored a vast number of engines and farming implements from around the district. Every two years they conduct a large Engine Rally with all the equipment on display. The Shed is a must for t…
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Early Settlers Hut
The Early Settlers Hut is situated one kilometre south-west of the township of Delegate on the Bonang Highway and is not only of unique local significance, but has associations going back to the earliest establishment of European settlement…
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Burnima - Historic Homestead
Situated six kilometres from the township of Bombala, Burnima Homestead was built in 1896 for grazier Mr Henry Tollemache Edwards by Frederick Young of Queanbeyan (builder of 'Yarralumla', residence of the Governor General). The homestead …
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White Rock River picnic area
The waterfalls, forest giants and ancient granite tors car touring route will take you right past White Rock River picnic area. Located in the south western side of the park, this great picnic spot features picnic tables and wood barbecues …
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Lavender House in Railway Park
This historic red brick building at Railway Park, was once the convent for the sisters of St. Joseph and now houses a beautiful array of locally produced lavender products and local historic information. Essential lavender oil distillatio…
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Bombala Historic Railway
Bombala Historic Railway opened in 1921. It is a precast concrete building with a tin goods shed. The goods shed houses a small museum and lavender distilling plant. It also has a turntable and weighbridge. The precinct is 900 metres long. …
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Crankies Plain Bridge over Coolumbooka River
Crankies Plain Bridge over Coolumbooka River is of state significance. Completed in 1892, the bridge is one of the seven McDonald timber truss road bridges remaining in New South Wales. Timber truss road bridges were extensively used in Ne…
