Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Bargo

Bargo is a town in Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 4,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 7 churches and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Thirlmere Lakes National Park (10 km), NSW Rail Museum (12 km) and Botanical Gardens (19 km).

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Bargo at a glance

Location
Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 4,335
Coordinates
34.2930° S, 150.5781° E
Places within 50 km
41 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Bargo

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bargo

56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bargo. The closest is Thirlmere Lakes National Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bargo

51 parks within 100 km of Bargo. The closest is MacCabe Park (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Bargo

47 churches within 100 km of Bargo. The closest is Bowral Baptist Church (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bargo

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bargo. The closest is Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Bargo

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bargo. The closest is Moss Vale Road (61 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bargo

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bargo. The closest is Lake Cordeaux (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bargo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 130 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bargo
  2. 10 km Thirlmere Lakes National Park · national park, Wollondilly Shire Council
  3. 5 km NSW Rail Museum · museum, Wollondilly Shire Council
  4. 8 km Botanical Gardens · garden, Wollondilly Shire Council
  5. 35 km Lake Cordeaux · lake, Wollongong City Council
  6. 43 km Mittagong Lookout · viewpoint, Wingecarribee Shire Council
  7. 29 km Back to Bargo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bargo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1156Thirlmere Lakes National Park (10 km)
    Parks451MacCabe Park (41 km)
    Churches747Bowral Baptist Church (32 km)
    Beaches & coast333Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (42 km)
    Forts & heritage031Moss Vale Road (61 km)
    Other attractions018Old Lilyvale No.2 Tunnel (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Lake Cordeaux (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints815Mittagong Lookout (29 km)
    Museums112NSW Rail Museum (12 km)
    Waterfalls210Carrington Falls (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Lakemba Mosque (78 km)
    Temples12Nan Tien Temple (39 km)
    Treks02The Goods Line (92 km)
    Buddhist sites01Sunnataram Forest Monastery (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Shark Island (74 km)

    Bargo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bargo?

    Thirlmere Lakes National Park (national park, about 10 km), NSW Rail Museum (museum, about 12 km), Botanical Gardens (garden, about 19 km), Lake Cordeaux (lake, about 26 km), Mittagong Lookout (viewpoint, about 29 km), Mount Gibraltar (viewpoint, about 30 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bargo?

    41 places on Spotwander: 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 7 churches, 3 beaches & coast, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bargo?

    Thirlmere Lakes National Park, about 10 km by road; Botanical Gardens (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bargo?

    MacCabe Park, about 41 km by road; Mawson Park (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bargo?

    Bowral Baptist Church, about 32 km by road; St John's Church (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bargo?

    Start in Bargo, visit Thirlmere Lakes National Park, then NSW Rail Museum, then Botanical Gardens, then Lake Cordeaux, then Mittagong Lookout, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bargo?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Bargo

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