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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 Step back in time at The Rustic Maze & Country Garden. Set on a working farm dating back to the 1850’s, a visit to The ...
    SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES, PARKS & GARDENS, AMUSEMENT & THEME PARKS The Rustic Maze and Country Garden: Closed until end of February 0429 834 217 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG Enjoy the magnificent views over the vineyard while tasting the range at award winnig Grove Estate Wines. Located in the beautiful Hilltops Region four kilometres ...
    WINERIES Grove Estate Wines 02 6382 6999 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG Welcome to Poppa's Fudge and Jam Factory where every day is a great day! Poppa’s is open seven days a week offering guests a wide ...
    SHOPPING & MARKETS Poppa’s Fudge and Jam Factory 02 6382 5854 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG The Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens are located at the Chinaman's Dam reserve just four kilometres from the town centre. Now a well established garden ...
    NATURAL ATTRACTIONS, PARKS & GARDENS, HISTORICAL SITES & HERITAGE LOCATIONS Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden 1800 628 233 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG Under $20 Winner of three gold medals at the Royal Sydney Fine Food Show, Young's very own coffee roaster, espresso bar and barista training centre is a ...
    RESTAURANT & CAFE, COOKING SCHOOLS, LESSONS, WORKSHOPS Art of Espresso 02 6382 1151 Visit Website
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  • YOUNG $120 - $120 Papillon Overnight Stays is a cosy haven attached to the main house separated by lovely French doors. Towards the rear of the property this self-contained ...
    BED & BREAKFAST, APARTMENTS Papillon Overnight Stays 0402 573 301 Visit Website
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