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Mittagong and the Southern Highlands
Mittagong is located in the Southern Highlands just 110 km southwest of Sydney via the Hume Freeway. The town is nestled in the Nattai River Valley between two extinct volcanoes, Mt Gibraltar and Mt Alexandra. Mittagong, often called the 'Gateway to the Highlands, has a population of around 6,000 and it is situated 632 metres above sea-level.
First settled by John Oxley in the 1800s when pasture land around Sydney was becoming scarce. Later, the region was home to numerous industries from agriculture to mining and today's tourism.
The Southern Highlands is a favourite destination for those wanting to escape Sydney. Mittagong is filled with quaint restaurants, antique shops, little museums and galleries. The natural beauty of the area is a major draw with bushwalking, waterfalls, and quiet country roads for cycling. In November the brilliant Waratah flowers are in bloom.
The Mittagong Area was once occupied by the Dharawal Aborigines and the name Mittagong derives from the Aboriginal word Marragon. Ex-convict John Wilson is said to be the first European to investigate the area and lived with the Aborigines for some years prior to bringing an expedition in 1798. His party were the first Europeans to sight the koala and lyrebird.
Lot 31, Old Hume Highway, Braemar - Mittagong, NSW 2575 Australia
Ph: 02 4889 4239 | Fax: 02 4889 5074 | Toll free 1800 656 963
Map of Mittagong NSW