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      Hilltops Region orchards and berry farms offer the opportunity to “pick your own”. The scent of the fruit in the warm sun will entice you, and you’ll take home a delicious reward for your efforts.

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YOUNG

A handsome country town in a deep valley, Young offers the full urban experience, with comfy motels, B&B’s and self-catering accommodation as well as a central caravan park. Its award-winning cafes and boutiques are among grand 19th century buildings. The town shopping strip is surrounded by fine 20th century streetscapes with some gorgeous gardens.

Young is in the heart of the Hilltops Region, less than two hour’s drive from Canberra. The town offers the amenities of an urban centre, award-winning coffee, scrumptious eateries near formal parks and lakes along the creek. Leave shopping malls behind and step into the sunlight of Young’s vibrant centre, with exclusive boutiques, hair and beauty salons, three supermarkets, top-level gourmet butchers, and great homewares and DIY shopping. Visit the Information Centre, in the elegant 1885 railway station building, to ask about the town’s Heritage Walks, combing exercise with interest for history-lovers. Note the architectural styles of our fine churches, banks and official buildings. The Town Hall is the largest in country NSW, its clock tower a magnificent WW1 War memorial. It’s on the site of the 1889 generating station; Young had the first electricity supply in the British Empire: before the State Capitals, even before London. In 1904 Australia’s (and the world’s) first national Labor Government was led by the member for Young, Chris Watson.

FROM LAMBING FLAT TO YOUNG

In 1831 Young’s first European settler, James White, built his homestead on a slope 15 km north of the present town, on the advice of the local Wiradjuri people. The sheltered area where his ewes gave birth was known as the Lambing Flat. Gold was first discovered there in 1860. Thousands of miners and prospectors flocked to the field, and the town developed. Young’s museum, housed in the 1883 schoolhouse, tells the story of the 1861 riots against energetic Chinese miners. In recognition of the contribution of the Chinese community to the settlement of Young, the Chinese Tribute Garden were constructed near areas where the Chinese miners worked; this tranquil place of lakes and pretty walks is a popular picnic destination.
Young is surrounded by orchards, vineyards, olive groves and strawberry farms. Through Spring, the orchards blossom. Young hosts the annual National Cherry Festival on the first full weekend of December. Venture into the orchards to pick your own or stop by one of the many shopfronts and road-side stalls to stock up and fill the car with the sweet aroma of cherries, and cherry pies. Later, plums, peaches, apricots and other stone fruit, fresh and in pies and preserves, are available. Wine connoisseurs, and others learning, can enjoy a tasting at one of the cellar doors. Young’s Information Centre has a complete collection of regional wines to buy.

HIGHLIGHTS NEARBY

  • MONTEAGLE ‘Glencara’ is the name of the circa 1910 historic homestead, on their property ‘Lower Coolegong’, located between Young and Grenfell. ...
    AMUSEMENT & THEME PARKS, SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES, PARKS & GARDENS Glencara 0429 834 217 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG Welcome to Poppa's Fudge and Jam Factory, Young's sweetest tourist attraction! ...
    SHOPPING & MARKETS Poppa’s Fudge and Jam Factory 02 6382 5854 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG Mensland is one of the major independent menswear retail groups in Australia with over 70 stores throughout regional and metro areas nationally. ...
    SHOPPING & MARKETS Bruce’s Mensland 02 6382 6762 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG $520 - $600 Respectfully renovated, The Old Brick Pub, established in 1874, is a couples retreat providing a chance to step back in time. ...
    RETREAT & LODGES The Old Brick Pub 0488 233 110 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG Between $20 and $30 Chow King Young, one of Youngs' fantastic Chinese/Mandarin restaurants. Come dine in and enjoy the lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Take away available. ...
    RESTAURANT & CAFE Chow King Young 02 6382 3866
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  • YOUNG Take a tour of Chalkers Crossing Winery, an award winning modern winery, and enjoy tasting the premium cool climate wines. ...
    WINERIES Chalkers Crossing Winery 02 6382 6900 Visit Website
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