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Region of Sydney, Australia
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The Macarthur district is at the south-western residential outskirts of Sydney, further south of South West Sydney. It includes Campbelltown, Narellan and Mount Annan.
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Previously known as Mt Annan Botanic Garden
Home to over 4000 species of plants, there's a more developed central area with a visitor's centre and cafe, and several large mountain biking and walking areas. Public access from Narellan Road. Keep an eye out for kangaroos on your way in, especially if coming in early morning.
Art Gallery
Art gallery and a performance studio. There's also a Japanese garden and teahouse, a gift from Koshigaya, a sister city to Campbelltown.
Mawson Park contains a war memorial, three significant armed forces memorials (artillery gun, ship's anchor and aircraft propeller), a memorial to the late Kevin Wheatley VC, a historic birdbath, an old milestone, a memorial to an Unknown Soldier, and a very beautiful statue of Elizabeth Macquarie (nee Campbell), after whom the City of Campbelltown was named.
formerly Thirlmere Railway Museum and Trainworks
Heritage steam engine display and steam train rides.
This 120-acre paintball park is Sydney's largest. It has themed battlefields in wide open spaces and bushland.
Themed battlefields.
Embark on this self-guided walking tour of Campbelltown’s most infamous resident, Fred Fisher.
This popular self-guided tour provides visitors with a piece of living history and an insight into old Campbell Town.
A double-storey establishment with an open airy balcony. Serves excellent schnitzels and pasta.
Motel and serviced apartments.
By car
The principle road corridor through Macarthur is the Hume Motorway (M31). To reach the Macarthur Region from central Sydney, first follow the tolled M5 South-Western Motorway.
By train
The electrified Sydney Trains network extends from central Sydney to Macarthur Station. Stations within the Region along this route are Campbelltown, Leumeah, Minto.
By bus
Buses service the region and information can be obtained from the private operator's website.
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