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Feel like a day out to go back into the past into another golden era? If visiting Canberra and the Australian Capitol Territory, discover the outlying regions and areas!
Feel like a day out to go back into the past into another golden era? Days where horses and carts, ladies in full length dresses, the hot forge of the blacksmiths fire as he shoes the horses waiting to go onto the carriage. Three beautiful villages lie within half hours drive of our wonderful city, so a day in the country is only a short drive away. Murrumbateman offers an eclectic variety of old-fashioned cottages, shopping center, myriad wineries and undulating hills covered with farmsteads and forests. It has a wonderful park for family picnics at the center of the village and a beautiful old school house which acts as a local wine tasting room. On the edge of town lies a quaint stone church that as been lovingly restored. For those who appreciate homes that are being restored to former glory, this village is a treat to visit. Bungendore sits amongst rolling hills, a gem of a village in a rural setting. As you come into the town, one of the first things that you notice is the age of the buildings and the quality of the restoration projects that have been undertaken from both community and private sectors. The parks and grounds are lovingly looked after and retain an Old World charm, featuring traditional Victorian-style gardens mixed with herbs and traditional English and, Australian flora and fauna. The main part of town features galleries that offer a variety of locally made products - including leather goods, paintings, carved wood items and many more. The cafes are very pleasant with indoor and outdoor facilities available. Bywong is an historic gold mining town that give the whole family a taste of old world in all its forms. This historic village lets people experience an authentic recreation area of a 1890's village. Experience the equipment used in gold mining and the harsh conditions that faced people living at that time in history. Visitors can also see the machinery that makes gold from ore, climb the carts and see the cottages as they were with the old kitchens with the wood stoves. You can also see examples of wheel righting, the placing of wheels, making the wheels with the basic metal and fitting them to the axles on the carts. Schools and groups are especially catered for with the tours including geology, history, blacksmithing, gold panning. Whatever your taste in lifestyle activities, a day out at the "golden oldies" will help you appreciate the pioneering spirit that helped settle out vast and often harsh country.
The copyright of the article Country Villages Near Canberra in Australia Travel is owned by Susan Thompson. Permission to republish Country Villages Near Canberra in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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