Bukalong Accommodation, Hotels, Tours & Information

Situated six kilometres from the township of Bombala, Burnima Homestead was built in 1896 for grazier Mr Henry Tollemache Edwards by Frederick Young of Queanbeyan (builder of 'Yarralumla', residence of the Governor General).

The homestead is a Victorian Gothic style two storied mansion that comprises of 10 bedrooms, formal sitting rooms, drawing room, dining room, smoking and billiard room and servants quarters.

The six acre gardens are set out with a variety of trees from around the world.

This is a complete and fine example of a working Victorian homestead; such an atmosphere is created that once you enter the grounds through the formal carriage way you step back into the 1890s. The opulence of the homestead and tranquillity of the gardens place you in an era long gone.

Burnima Estate is two hours from Canberra and half way between Sydney and Melbourne, and makes a pleasant days outing.

Tours of the estate occur on the first Saturday of the month or by appointment




Burnima Road
Bombala, NSW, 2632

Located 8.2K from Bukalong

This historic red brick building at Railway Park, was once the convent for the sisters of St. Joseph and now houses a beautiful array of locally produced lavender products and local historic information.

Essential lavender oil distillations and talks can be arranged with prior notice.

A visit to Lavender House allows you the chance to soak up the history of the area and experience the delights of lavender.

The Visitors Centre next door can help with all local accommodation and attraction information.




Railway Park,
Monaro Highway
Bombala, NSW, 2632

Located 10.9K from Bukalong

Bombala Historic Railway opened in 1921. It is a precast concrete building with a tin goods shed. The goods shed houses a small museum and lavender distilling plant. It also has a turntable and weighbridge. The precinct is 900 metres long. The line is known as the Goulburn Bombala line with Bombala the end of the line.

The station and information structure is almost complete. A well maintained precinct ground with easy access to all parts of the station . Set in a regional setting on the southern end of the Southern Tablelands NSW in the Monaro Region.




Mahratta Street
Bombala, NSW, 2632

Located 12.6K from Bukalong

Crankies Plain Bridge over Coolumbooka River is of state significance. Completed in 1892, the bridge is one of the seven McDonald timber truss road bridges remaining in New South Wales. Timber truss road bridges were extensively used in New South Wales because of the high quality of local hardwoods and the shortage of steel during the early decades of settlement of the state.

Spare a few minutes to admire Crankies Plain Bridge when visiting the Bombala area.




Main Road 91
Bombala, NSW, 2632

Located 13.1K from Bukalong

Due to the high numbers of platypus found in their pristine rivers and streams, the Bombala region is known as Platypus Country. Located 4.2 kilometres from Bombala on the Delegate Road, the Platypus Reserve is an ideal spot to see platypus. Early morning or late afternoon are the best times to see platypus. Look for a V shape in the water

The raised platform makes viewing easy for all age groups. Platypus can stay underwater for up to 14 minutes, but more commonly they will only remain under for between 60 to 90 seconds, so be patient and quiet when you are viewing this national treasure.

The on-site information board provides you with comprehensive details about the platypus.

The reserve is a great spot to sit and enjoy lunch or simply soak up the peace and quiet. Picnic tables are provided and there are two bird hides to allow you to really experience the bird life.




Delegate Road
Bombala, NSW, 2632

Located 14.0K from Bukalong