The road to Canberra

The road from Batemans Bay to Canberra leads travellers in a journey filled with natural beauty, charming country towns, riverside picnic spots and many exciting discoveries.

Stop for a break at the charming riverside town of Nelligen that was once a bustling port and the centre of gold and wool shipments to Sydney. Today, it is quite and tranquil but still worth a visit. Drop into Nelligen gallery for an interesting collection of sculptures, paintings, Asian textiles, ceramics and especially their range of honey.Country Music Greats come to Nelligen for the Country Music Festival, held every January

On your way over the Clyde Mountain enjoy the natural surroundings and scenic vistas before you reach the charming township of Braidwood. Once a gold mining town, most visitors today are attracted to Braidwood for its heritage charm and the fascinating mix of history and modern business from friendly hotels to cosmopolitan art galleries.

A little further towards Canberra is the township of Bungendore which is well worth stopping for. Just half a hour from the nation's capital, Bungendore township is a weekend magnet, drawing people Canberra visitors to explore the array of crafty shops, galleries and cafes. The local pubs are typicallly country and are great places to have a cold beer and share a yarn about yesteryears with some of the locals.

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