BRAIDWOOD - NEW SOUTH WALES - 2622
Population: 1003,  
Height above sea level: 662,  
Latitude: 35.2600
Longitude: 149.4800
Location:  290km south of Sydney
Highway: Kings Hwy (52) 
Nearest Major Town: Queanbeyan
Nearest Airport: Canberra
Touring Area: Capital Country & ACT
Declared an historical town by the National Trust, Braidwood has its origins in gold. In the mid 1800s, deposits were found with the largest find being 170kg in 1869. With the volume of the precious metal followed bushrangers preying on escorts and individuals, and Braidwood developed a reputation of being one of the most dangerous towns in the colony.
This is all part of a colourful past now and today Braidwood is a pretty town which maintains much of its atmosphere from its heady days of the mid 1800s.
A verandah lined shopping strip, sturdy buildings like the old courthouse, and a number of boutique shops, galleries and cafes make the main street one of the most attractive in the country.
Its historic aspect has seen it used as a film set for such Australian movies as 'Ned Kelly' starring Mick Jagger (1969), 'The Year My Voice Broke' (1986) and 'On Our Selection' (1994).
Braidwood is a wonderful destination or detour if you are visiting the area and you will be made most welcome.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
  • Art & Craft Galleries
  • Old courthouse
  • Braidwood Museum
    ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:

    ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
  • Braidwood Village Tourism
  • Studio Altenburg

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    INFORMATION CENTRE:
    Braidwood Visitor Information Centre
    National Theatre, Wallace St. Braidwood. NSW 2622
    Ph: 02 4842 1144
    HOW TO GET THERE:
    By car along the Kings Hwy. between Canberra and Batemans Bay
  • Coach
  • Domestic Airport at Canberra (60km)

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