Guidebook for Camden South
Food Scene
It has the best tasting Indian food in Camden. We love the Mughlai Korma (beef) and their Garlic Naan.
If you aren't into spicy food ask for low spice, and you should be fine. My mum is fine with that and she doesn't eat spicy.
Ziafat Indian Restaurant
31 Argyle StIt has the best tasting Indian food in Camden. We love the Mughlai Korma (beef) and their Garlic Naan.
If you aren't into spicy food ask for low spice, and you should be fine. My mum is fine with that and she doesn't eat spicy.
It's such a peaceful setting, and the food is lovely. Your can sit either inside or outside.
They are open for breakfast as well as lunch, or simply coffee and a cake. The scones soft and delightful, with the recipe coming from the the owners grandmother.
The added bonus is that you can burn off your meal by riding your bikes, or walking through over 20km of paths within the Australian Botanical Gardens, Mount Annan.
Melaleuca House
It's such a peaceful setting, and the food is lovely. Your can sit either inside or outside.
They are open for breakfast as well as lunch, or simply coffee and a cake. The scones soft and delightful, with the recipe coming from the the owners grandmother.
The added bonus is that you can burn off your meal by riding your bikes, or walking through over 20km of paths within the Australian Botanical Gardens, Mount Annan.
Thierry and his team make great pizzas, plus they serve truly tasty Italian food. Consistently great food.
Depending on your mood you can either eat in the Pizzeria, or the Restaurant.
The restaurant is on John St, and should not to be confused with Barenz cafe which is on the main street.
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39 John StThierry and his team make great pizzas, plus they serve truly tasty Italian food. Consistently great food.
Depending on your mood you can either eat in the Pizzeria, or the Restaurant.
The restaurant is on John St, and should not to be confused with Barenz cafe which is on the main street.
If your after a great steak with a view - this is the place.
The restaurant is located within Harrington Grove Country Club.
Ask to sit outside on the Verandah which overlooks the grounds and pool.
Harringtons Bar + Grill
1 Forestgrove DrIf your after a great steak with a view - this is the place.
The restaurant is located within Harrington Grove Country Club.
Ask to sit outside on the Verandah which overlooks the grounds and pool.
We love it for a coffee, or breakfast when I've ridden my bike into town along bike path that follows the river.
They have outdoor seating under the trees, or you can sit indoors.
Village Lane Cafe & Wine Bar
We love it for a coffee, or breakfast when I've ridden my bike into town along bike path that follows the river.
They have outdoor seating under the trees, or you can sit indoors.
'This is Thai' serves great tasting Thai food.
We think this restaurant has a slightly more authentic menu and taste than Fan Thai across the road.
They are both great places to eat and can get very busy.
This is Thai
49 Argyle St'This is Thai' serves great tasting Thai food.
We think this restaurant has a slightly more authentic menu and taste than Fan Thai across the road.
They are both great places to eat and can get very busy.
If you NEED a place that roasts their own coffee beans on site...this is the only place in Camden that does it.
They are next to Target.
The Sicilian Cafe Roaster
1-15 Murray StIf you NEED a place that roasts their own coffee beans on site...this is the only place in Camden that does it.
They are next to Target.
D'lish is your go to deli if you like fresh and healthy sandwiches - they make great sandwiches with ham cut off the bone.
They also hand-make all their cakes, and their coffee is not bitter, which makes its perfect for a quick pit-stop.
If your down the other end of town, and looking for ingredients for a picnic then Camden Gourmet Deli which is located in the Camden Arcade is your other option - they have a wide selection of cut meats, and cheeses - far more than D'lish.
Deli D'lish
D'lish is your go to deli if you like fresh and healthy sandwiches - they make great sandwiches with ham cut off the bone.
They also hand-make all their cakes, and their coffee is not bitter, which makes its perfect for a quick pit-stop.
If your down the other end of town, and looking for ingredients for a picnic then Camden Gourmet Deli which is located in the Camden Arcade is your other option - they have a wide selection of cut meats, and cheeses - far more than D'lish.
They make the BEST jam ball doughnuts in the district.
Sooo tasty, plus their pies are pretty good as well - real chunks of meat.
They don't open Monday or Tuesday (we found out the hard way!).
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Loop-Line Pies
89 Westbourne AveThey make the BEST jam ball doughnuts in the district.
Sooo tasty, plus their pies are pretty good as well - real chunks of meat.
They don't open Monday or Tuesday (we found out the hard way!).
Back Galley serves consistently great food and coffee. You can't go wrong with their menu - we like it for their Eggs Semi, and House made Granola Served with yogurt, berries & syrup.
It's another place I like to ride my bike down to and sit outside with a coffee.
Back Galley Cafe
108 Argyle StBack Galley serves consistently great food and coffee. You can't go wrong with their menu - we like it for their Eggs Semi, and House made Granola Served with yogurt, berries & syrup.
It's another place I like to ride my bike down to and sit outside with a coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a bar with a great fit-out and vibe. It sits above Argyle street, and has a great veranda to sit out on and watch the world go by.
Upstairs at Fred's
100 Argyle StIt's a bar with a great fit-out and vibe. It sits above Argyle street, and has a great veranda to sit out on and watch the world go by.
In addition to all of the pubs in Camden, Barenz is where all the youngsters go to mingle.
It's more than just beer here - cocktails as well.
Barenz
130 Argyle StIn addition to all of the pubs in Camden, Barenz is where all the youngsters go to mingle.
It's more than just beer here - cocktails as well.
Entertainment & Activities
In addition to a lovely course that is approx 10min drive from our home, Camden Gold Club has a restaurant called "The View".
It serves a better than average club meal, and the drinks are cheap as well.
We like their Garlic crust pizza entree, mum always gets the pan fried barramundi, and all of the beef comes from the Southern Highlands.
They also offer a free courtesy bus which runs from Wednesday to Saturday starting at 6:00PM. Please call to book on 02 4646 1203
Camden Golf Club
50 Lodges RdIn addition to a lovely course that is approx 10min drive from our home, Camden Gold Club has a restaurant called "The View".
It serves a better than average club meal, and the drinks are cheap as well.
We like their Garlic crust pizza entree, mum always gets the pan fried barramundi, and all of the beef comes from the Southern Highlands.
They also offer a free courtesy bus which runs from Wednesday to Saturday starting at 6:00PM. Please call to book on 02 4646 1203
If you've always wanted to skydive, Wilton has a centre that can make that goal come true.
Phone them on: (02) 9791 9155
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Sydney Skydivers - 1300 SKYDIVE
745 Picton RdIf you've always wanted to skydive, Wilton has a centre that can make that goal come true.
Phone them on: (02) 9791 9155
Camden is well known for its gliders. We often hear them being towed up into the sky on the weekends.
To learn how to fly a glider (sailplane), contact the Southern Cross Gliding Club on (02) 4655 8882 or bookings@gliding.com.au:
Flying days - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and weekends, weather permitting, at Camden airport.
Southern Cross Gliding Club
Aerodrome RoadCamden is well known for its gliders. We often hear them being towed up into the sky on the weekends.
To learn how to fly a glider (sailplane), contact the Southern Cross Gliding Club on (02) 4655 8882 or bookings@gliding.com.au:
Flying days - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and weekends, weather permitting, at Camden airport.
Camden Valley has the unique ability to host hot air balloon flights.
It is a truly magical experience - starting very early in the morning.
I bought my sisters tickets for their Birthdays, and then we all went up together. It was such a peaceful ride.
Check out the following link:
https://www.balloonaloft.com/locations/camden-valley.
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.Or contact them on:
1300 723 279
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Balloon Aloft
26 Lodge RdCamden Valley has the unique ability to host hot air balloon flights.
It is a truly magical experience - starting very early in the morning.
I bought my sisters tickets for their Birthdays, and then we all went up together. It was such a peaceful ride.
Check out the following link:
https://www.balloonaloft.com/locations/camden-valley.
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.Or contact them on:
1300 723 279
Parks & Nature
You can get amongst nature, with 20km of walking paths, or you can ride around on the mountain bike trails.
The one thing your should do while you're there is take a walk around the Connections Garden right across from the visitor centre, and a then stop for a coffee in Melaleuca House.
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El Jardín Botánico Australiano
362 Narellan RdYou can get amongst nature, with 20km of walking paths, or you can ride around on the mountain bike trails.
The one thing your should do while you're there is take a walk around the Connections Garden right across from the visitor centre, and a then stop for a coffee in Melaleuca House.
There are 5 freshwater lakes, and as kids we used to catch guppies off the pier. Not so much water these days...
The trails are great if you like bushwalking. There's a trail that runs approx 6km around the lakes.
There's also a picnic area where you can BBQ.
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Thirlmere Lakes National Park
There are 5 freshwater lakes, and as kids we used to catch guppies off the pier. Not so much water these days...
The trails are great if you like bushwalking. There's a trail that runs approx 6km around the lakes.
There's also a picnic area where you can BBQ.
Hidden along the Nepean River, this cycleway has a variety of areas for a perfect picnic lunch.
To reach it, from our home you turn onto Bowman Ave and then follow Bowman all the way to the beginning of the bike path at Martine Ave.
It runs for approx 4km before it comes to an end at the Narellan end of of Camden town centre on Argyle St.
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Nepean River
Hidden along the Nepean River, this cycleway has a variety of areas for a perfect picnic lunch.
To reach it, from our home you turn onto Bowman Ave and then follow Bowman all the way to the beginning of the bike path at Martine Ave.
It runs for approx 4km before it comes to an end at the Narellan end of of Camden town centre on Argyle St.
Sightseeing
The lookout gives you views over Warragamba Dam, which provides 80% of Sydney's water.
While you're there, read up on the history behind the flooding of the Burragorang Valley to make the dam.
Burragorang lookout and picnic area opens at 8am throughout the year. From 1 October to 31 March, it closes at 5.30pm on weekdays, and 7pm on weekends and public holidays. From 1 April to 30 September, the park closes at 5pm on weekdays, and 6pm on weekends and public holidays.
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Mirador de Burragorang
Burragorang RoadThe lookout gives you views over Warragamba Dam, which provides 80% of Sydney's water.
While you're there, read up on the history behind the flooding of the Burragorang Valley to make the dam.
Burragorang lookout and picnic area opens at 8am throughout the year. From 1 October to 31 March, it closes at 5.30pm on weekdays, and 7pm on weekends and public holidays. From 1 April to 30 September, the park closes at 5pm on weekdays, and 6pm on weekends and public holidays.
Belgenny Farm is "Birthplace of Australia's Agriculture".
Belgenny was the home farm for the Camden Park Estate and it is here that the Macarthur sheep flocks were brought.
The descendants of the original Macarthur flocks are at Belgenny and the vineyard again produces wine. Belgenny remains a working farm.
Check this link to see if there are any events at the farm when your staying with us:
http://www.belgennyfarm.com.au/public_events
Belgenny Farm
100 Elizabeth MacArthur AveBelgenny Farm is "Birthplace of Australia's Agriculture".
Belgenny was the home farm for the Camden Park Estate and it is here that the Macarthur sheep flocks were brought.
The descendants of the original Macarthur flocks are at Belgenny and the vineyard again produces wine. Belgenny remains a working farm.
Check this link to see if there are any events at the farm when your staying with us:
http://www.belgennyfarm.com.au/public_events
The house stands on 960 acres of the original 5,000 acres granted to John Macarthur in 1805. Macarthur descendants still occupy Camden Park House.
The house only opens to the public once a year - usually over a weekend in September.
Check this link for the opening weekend dates and entry prices:
http://www.camdenparkhouse.com.au/tours.htm
Camden Park House
Camden Park RoadThe house stands on 960 acres of the original 5,000 acres granted to John Macarthur in 1805. Macarthur descendants still occupy Camden Park House.
The house only opens to the public once a year - usually over a weekend in September.
Check this link for the opening weekend dates and entry prices:
http://www.camdenparkhouse.com.au/tours.htm
If you've never experienced a saleyeard, here's your chance!
Tuesday and Wednesday are the sale days when local livestock goes under the auctioneer's hammer.
I still remember coming into Camden with our dad for sale day, and being allowed to buy a Passiona soft drink and lollies at the refreshments shop next door.
William Inglis & son Ltd
30 Edward StIf you've never experienced a saleyeard, here's your chance!
Tuesday and Wednesday are the sale days when local livestock goes under the auctioneer's hammer.
I still remember coming into Camden with our dad for sale day, and being allowed to buy a Passiona soft drink and lollies at the refreshments shop next door.
Essentials
Coles Camden
19 Argyle StWoolworths Camden
35 Oxley StCamden Hospital
61 Menangle RdThey bulk bill and are located at the back of Sinclair's Chemmart Pharmacy.
(02) 4655 5777
Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 1pm
*Public Holidays: 9am - 12pm
Except Christmas, New Years & Good Friday
Camden Healthcare Centre
37 John StThey bulk bill and are located at the back of Sinclair's Chemmart Pharmacy.
(02) 4655 5777
Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 1pm
*Public Holidays: 9am - 12pm
Except Christmas, New Years & Good Friday
Tails The Drycleaner
165 Argyle StTails are the dry-cleaner to use in Camden.
Camden Visitor Information Centre
46 Camden Valley WayOpening Times:
9.30am - 4pm daily
If your after an online filter to decide what to do in Camden, Camden Council have one via this link:
http://www.camden.nsw.gov.au/visit/explore
Camden Council
If your after an online filter to decide what to do in Camden, Camden Council have one via this link:
http://www.camden.nsw.gov.au/visit/explore
Shopping
The markets are open on Saturdays from 7am - 12pm.
Great place to wander around and buy local produce, grab a coffee, pastry, or Turkish gozleme - the cheese and spinach ones are the BEST.
Camden Fresh Produce Market
40 Exeter StThe markets are open on Saturdays from 7am - 12pm.
Great place to wander around and buy local produce, grab a coffee, pastry, or Turkish gozleme - the cheese and spinach ones are the BEST.
The markets are large and consume most of the grounds of Cobbitty Public School. We always come here to buy the 1kg honey pots.
They are usually held on the first Saturday of every month. Check this link for dates:
http://www.cobbittymarkets.com.au/location-dates
Cobbitty Village Markets
306 Cobbitty RdThe markets are large and consume most of the grounds of Cobbitty Public School. We always come here to buy the 1kg honey pots.
They are usually held on the first Saturday of every month. Check this link for dates:
http://www.cobbittymarkets.com.au/location-dates
If your after ingredients for a picnic, then, Camden Gourmet Deli which is located in the Camden Arcade is the deli to go to in Camden - they have a wide selection of cold and cured meats, cheeses, and other picnic staples. The most of any deli in Camden.
Camden Gourmet Deli
166 Argyle StIf your after ingredients for a picnic, then, Camden Gourmet Deli which is located in the Camden Arcade is the deli to go to in Camden - they have a wide selection of cold and cured meats, cheeses, and other picnic staples. The most of any deli in Camden.