Bundanoon

• Trains service Bundanoon from Sydney with a connection at Campbelltown. The train station is right in the centre of town, and a short walk to the Youth Hostel. Services run around every two hours, so check timetables. Opal cards can be used on the trip, or buy single tickets. Standard network trains all the way to Bundanoon are now rare and you usually have to take a bus from Moss Vale. An alternative is to take the long-distance (NSW Trainlink) services to Canberra (3 daily) or Melbourne (2 daily), which both stop in Bundanoon - you can book ahead on the website (trains usually fill up) and the fare is around $30 one-way.
• Bundanoon is clearly signposted at turns from the Hume Highway, almost half way between Sydney and Canberra. The town centre itself is around 10 km from the freeway.

The town itself is all within easy walking of the train station. The park entrance to the Morton National Park is around 1.5 km from the town. There is a picnic area and some walks located just inside the park. The walk to the lookouts if a further 4 km or so.
You can get around the town and to the National Park by bicycle. Bicycles can be brought on the train from Sydney free of charge and they can also be hired in Bundanoon. Some of the services are operated by coach services, so check that it is a train service, as buses can be awkward for bikes, although the drivers are usually obliging.
You can access the National Park, lookouts, bushwalks, and town by car. There is a daily admission fee of $7 to take cars and motorcycles into the National Park. Bicycles and pedestrians are free. Annual NSW Parks pass holders are free also.

Attractions

• The GulliesTourists have been coming to see the Gullies and the lookouts in Morton National Park since the late 1800s. The views are still impressive and the National Park is well maintained. It is about 5km drive from the town to the Gullies, and only a few metres of walking is required. There are also numerous walking tracks through the Park, in various states of maintenance, and abandoned coal mines.

• Glow WormsThe glow worms can be seen in Glow Worm Glen in Morton National Park. Go to the end of William St, which starts 300m east of the station on the south side. You will need a torch for the steep steps and path to the bottom. Stay very quiet and keep the torchlight away from the bugs to preserve the view for yourself and others.

• Bundanoon General Cemetery

  address: Ferndale Road
  A typical atmospheric country cemetery.

• The Old Goods Shed - Bundanoon History Group

  address: Railway Ave
  A small photographic history of Bundanoon staffed by volunteers. Only open on market Sundays.

Events

Brigadoon at Bundanoon, annually in April, is a celebration of everything Scottish. Held at the oval on the north side of the tracks, just east from the station.

• CyclingYou can hire a bicycle from the Olde Bicycle Store and cycle to the Morton National Park. Take Gullies Road to the right as you leave town for a quieter, less steep route to the park.

Shop around the small craft, second hand clothing, and antique stores.
Bundanoon hosts the local markets on the first and third Sunday of the month. 8:30am-2:30pm in the hall opposite the station. A lot of local produce will be available.
The small supermarket is 100m east of the main shopping strip opposite the train line.

• Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe

  phone: +61 2 4883 6043
  address: 9 Church St, Bundanoon
  With so many cyclists hanging around this cafe, you can be guaranteed of a good coffee. Also does tasty snacks, with a slightly offbeat menu. Definitely the place to hang out for coffee in Bundanoon.

• Primula Cafe

  phone: +61 2 4883 6236
  address: 15 Railway Parade
  Primula Cafe has standard take-a-way items, hot chips, roast chickens, chiko rolls, salads etc. Their outstanding item is their woodfired pizza, delicious!

• Bundanoon Chinese

  address: 21 Railway Ave
  Like every country town, Bundanoon has a Chinese restaurant. This one is pretty bad but at least it's there as an option.

• Bundanoon Pizza & Pasta

  phone: +61 2 4883 7733
  address: 37 Railway Ave
  Best pizza in town.

• Jumping Rock Cafe

  address: 1/3 Church St
  Light meals and excellent pastries with a good deck and garden across from the station.

• DeliLicious

  address: 5 Railway Ave
  Most popular cafe in town and open every day.

• The Terrace Tea Shop

  address: 27 Railway Ave
  Old-style country teahouse.

Note that Bundanoon is the first town in Australia to ban bottled water - they sell reusable bottles and have refilling points on the main street for your own bottles.
Other drinks and refreshments are available at the following places:

• The Bundanoon HotelHistoric pub, serves drinks and meals.

• Bundanoon Country Inn MotelProvides conference facilities and leisure activities and is in Anzac Parade, Bundanoon

• The Bundanoon Guest House

  phone: +61 2 4883 6372
  address: 101 Railway Avenue
  (circa 1910), Elegant sitting rooms and log fires, a billiard room and a large sunny conference room. All of the rooms have en suites and you can choose from our standard and twin rooms, two bedroom family suites or indulge in a deluxe spa suites. Full country breakfasts and sumptuous Saturday afternoon teas are our specialty. Romantic candlelit gourmet dinners are also offered (bookings essential. Walking distance to the town centre.

• YHA

  phone: +61 2 4883 6010
  address: Railway Ave

Mobile reception may be limited. Some parts of town and the Morton National Park have a signal on some networks, other parts do not. There is a payphone by the post office near the station.

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