About The Community

Fast facts
· Australia’s first inland city is a thriving community
· Lovingly preserved architecture surrounded by grazing land
· 196 km south-west of Sydney, population 24,000

History
In 1798, former convict John Wilson was the first European settler to lay eyes on the Goulburn Downs.
The area was named after Henry Goulburn, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies. Goulburn soon developed into a major centre for wool and, in 1863, the authorities proclaimed it Australia’s first inland city.

Things to do
· Stroll the streets for a fascinating look at historic buildings, chapels and cathedrals.
· Take in the sweeping views from the Rocky Hill Lookout and War Memorial.
· Take the Wollondilly River Walking Trail to see the town's significant sites.
· Wet your whistle at The Old Goulburn Brewery, in operation since 1840. It's the oldest working industrial complex in Australia.

Events
· The Australian Blues Music Festival in February.
· The Celebration of Heritage and Roses Festival in March.
· The Australian Street Rod Federation Nationals in April. +

· Regular motorsport events at Wakefield Park, including:
- ''Speed off the street'' days, (for road-registered cars),
- Historic Motor Bike Racing,
- The NSW Superkart Series, &
- V8 Supercars.

Don’t miss
· Saint Saviour’s Anglican Cathedral, an elegant Gothic construction in white sandstone. Explorer William Hovell is buried in the cemetery. 
                                           
· A visit to Wakefield Park, one of the states most important race tracks, where you can sit behind the wheel of a V8 Supercar or high performance rally car.

· The Big Merino – one of Australia's iconic 'big things' – celebrates the region's wool industry.

· Everything from weaving to pottery at the Goulburn and District Arts and Craft Centre.

· Old steam engines at the Waterworks Museum on the Wollondilly River.