Fast facts
- Rolling farmland and vineyards
- Famous as the cherry capital of Australia
- Four hours’ drive south-west of Sydney
Why go there
Rich in history and character, Young is centrally located in the Hilltops wine and food region. The region is renowned for its fresh produce, particularly cherries and other stone fruit, and offers a relaxing pace of life with accommodation and dining facilities to suit every budget.
Various wineries offer cellar-door tastings so visitors can sample delicious cool-climate wines. The surrounding area is home to the charming towns of Boorowa and Harden, each with its own individual history and identity but sharing a common desire to make visitors welcome.
Things to do
- Pick your own cherries at one of the orchards in the area, from late November to December.
- Have a picnic by the Pool of Tranquility in the Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens, Young.
- Admire the cherry blossom in Young in September and October.
- Spot a platypus at dusk or dawn on Boorowa’s River Walk.
- Visit cellar doors in the Hilltops area and taste premium cool-climate wines.
Don’t miss
- Lambing Flat Museum, where you can learn all about the gold era in the region.
- The Historical Museum in Murrumburrah–Harden, the birthplace of the Australian Light Horse Regiment.
- A long round at Young Golf Course, rated one of the most challenging and picturesque courses in country NSW.
- The Model Store, an early 20th-century country emporium in Boorowa.
Events
- Lambing Flat Festival, Young, in March.
- Pro Rodeo, Young, in April.
- The Young Annual Show, Young, in September.
- The Running of the Sheep, Boorowa, in October.
- Irish Woolfest, Boorowa, in October.
- National Cherry Festival, Young, in November/December.
