Canberra is smaller than Sydney and Melbourne making it easier to get around and experience the food, museums, galleries, modern architecture and attractions.The countries capital has many culinary adventures to enjoy with fine dining restaurants, breweries, wineries and local produce markets.

With so much going on in the city its hard to believe just minutes away lies the quiet nature of mountains, valleys and everything in between.

Queanbeyan is located less than 15km from Canberra, 3 hours southwest from Sydney and less than 2 hours from Batemans Bay. Queanbeyan has a variety on offer from lookouts, country bush-walking, cycling and four wheel driving through incredible national parks. Roam the lively tree-lined streets with museums and local history and heritage.

Only a stone throw to Canberra, Queanbeyan likes to believe its a city with a country atmosphere and when compared to Canberra it has rural feeling with just the right amount of city amenities.

Bungendore is a historic village just 20 minutes from Queanbeyan, ideal stopover point on the road to the coast and as a day tripper destination! This traditional Australian country town has a relaxed bush village atmosphere with numerous specialty shops, galleries, antique shops, markets, wineries, preserved colonial buildings with incredible craftsmanship and old stone, brick and timber heritage buildings. Bungendore Wood Works Gallery is worth a visit for sculpture, craft and furniture. One of the most wonderful things to do in Bungendore is a self-guided walking tour around the town, which is dotted with heritage-listed buildings. Start your stroll in the western end of Malbon Street and head toward the 19th century red-brick railway station, which is a distinctive landmark in the townscape. Bungendore also has great restaurants that will suit everyone's taste buds! Navigate your way from lunch at Lark Hill Biodynamic Winery in the Canberra District Wine region to dinner at Le Tres Bon, a French bistro inside a farmhouse. The bistro doubles as a cooking school where you can learn how to make French fare. Or for something different, you can also join a truffle hunt at Turalla Truffles alongside dogs who are trained to search for the prized black delicacy. The truffle farm is a short drive from the village near the southern end of the pancake-flat Lake George. The Southern Harvest Farmers Market sells a tempting range of sustainable regional produce every Saturday morning!

Braidwood is a National Trust-classified town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. This charming town is located on the Kings Highway linking Canberra with Batemans Bay. The colonial streetscapes in the historic town are filled with boutique and antique shops, country pubs, cafes and bakeries. Braidwood is a hub for artists, potters, writers, and craftspeople. Braidwood holds a strong sense of its nineteenth century historyand its rural beauty led to it being the backdrop for iconic Australian films such as Ned Kelly (starring Mick Jagger), The Year My Voice Broke and Flirting.

The historic village of Nelligen was gazetted in 1854. Operating as a port, produce and minerals from southern New South Wales were delivered to Nelligen for transport by twice-weekly steamer to Sydney; the town was serviced by the Illawarra Steam Navigation Company. There are some historic buildings from that era including the post office, and the catholic and Protestant churches Today it is a popular riverside holiday destination with great fishing, waterfront camping and a variety of water sports on offer.

Batemans Bay, the northern gateway to Eurobodalla, is at the heart of Australia’s Oyster Coast, where Clyde River oysters are harvested in crystal clean waters. The distinctive river-fed oysters can be sampled at Wray Street Oyster Shed and star on the menus in many Batemans Bay restaurants. This is the home to some of best oysters in the world – a claim based on the quality of the waters in which they grow. Batemans Bay is a bustling commercial hub set on one of the prettiest bays on the east coast of NSW. You will find everything you need here for a perfect short break or holiday - great shopping, a variety of accommodation options from luxury motels through to beachfront camping. Water front dining or a drink in one of the cafes and bars dotted along the esplanade is one of the most enjoyable ways to soak up the beautiful views of the bay.