"FULL OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS - THIS IS BRAIDWOOD" Braidwood by balhannah

Braidwood Travel Guide: 66 reviews and 236 photos

Located between Canberra & Bateman's Bay..........

Sitting on a plateau above the south coast and in the southern tablelands

is the historic town of BRAIDWOOD

This area was first settled by white settlers, with the help of Convicts in

the 1820s. The town boomed during the goldrush of the 1850s but today

remains the rural centre of a Beef & Sheep farming area.

Many of its buidings from the boom days still stand and many have been restored.

Heading to Braidwood

Braidwood has been used as a setting of the Australian movies, such as

Ned Kelly (starring Mick Jagger), The Year My Voice Broke and the recent

remake of Dad and Dave.

There are also three State Forests and three spectacular National Parks close by.

Braidwood is centrally located for bushwalking experiences in the Morton,

Budawang and the Deua National Parks.

Settler's home in Braidwood

As you drive from Batemans Bay to Braidwood, you ascend the magnificent

Eastern Escarpment and are meant to enjoy great views across the coast

and the forests of the escarpment itself, a lovely scenic drive so we heard,

but this section was not so for us, as it was foggy.

Well, looks like a return trip in the future to see what we missed.

I loved Braidwood, as I love looking at the historic buildings of the past,

and learning about them.

Spend some time and have a good look around, don't just pass through!

And..........if you want something to eat, then try the Braidwood bakery,

the food is good!

Last visit to Braidwood: Oct 2009
Intro Updated Sep 19, 2010
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HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN BRAIDWOOD Things to Do (7)

BRAIDWOOD’S MASONIC TEMPLE............ Was one of the earliest lodges in NSW. The present façade was completed in... more travel advice

HISTORIC BRAIDWOOD BUILDINGS Things to Do (7)

THE COMMERCIAL BANKING COMPANY BUILDING................... Built 1888, as a Bank and a Bank Manager’s residence. An... more travel advice

CHURCHES OF BRAIDWOOD Things to Do (7)

ST. ANDREW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Built between 1856 and 1862. I thought this church was beautiful, even though I did not... more travel advice

Braidwood hotel[pink] & Museum on the right - Braidwood

BRAIDWOOD HOTEL & THE MUSEUM Things to Do (7)

The 'Pink" building in my photo is the Braidwood Hotel, which was built in 1859 and is the oldest still licensed Hotel... more travel advice

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christine.j Sep 15, 2010 at 2:08 AM

Another very interesting page, thank you for telling us about Australia. I love the name, Braidwood, it made me think of braided woodwork.
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victorwkf Mar 10, 2010 at 7:41 AM

Hi Dee, your information on Braidwood is great! Really lovely and laid-back town which I enjoyed too :)
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Maryimelda Mar 8, 2010 at 5:04 AM

Brought back memories of a great driving holiday I had with my boys when they were little. We passed through Braidwood enroute to Canberra. They're all grown up now. It was a long time ago. Sniff, sniff!
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ranger49 Dec 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM

Thanks for this interesting, historical tour of an early settlement.
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ViajesdelMundo Nov 21, 2009 at 8:12 AM

Lots of quaint little places to roam about in!