The Oaks, New South WalesBotanical GardensSt John's ChurchNSW Rail MuseumLake BurragorangThirlmere Lakes National ParkBents Basin State Conservation Area
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The Oaks

The Oaks is a town in Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia of about 2,516 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 6 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 churches. The must-see places are Botanical Gardens, St John's Church and NSW Rail Museum.

34.0799° S, 150.5700° EPop. 2,516

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Botanical Gardens

Garden · 12 km

St John's Church, church near The Oaks
Must-see

St John's Church

Church · 15 km · Camden Council

NSW Rail Museum, museum near The Oaks
Must-see

NSW Rail Museum

Museum · 18 km

Places near The Oaks by type

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One day from The Oaks

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

96 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave The Oaks
  2. St John's Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Botanical Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  4. NSW Rail Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Thirlmere Lakes National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Lake Burragoranglake · 45 min
  7. Back in The Oaks
Today’s loopThe OaksStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near The Oaks?

Botanical Gardens (garden, about 12 km), St John's Church (church, about 15 km), NSW Rail Museum (museum, about 18 km), Lake Burragorang (lake, about 18 km), Thirlmere Lakes National Park (national park, about 21 km), Bents Basin State Conservation Area (nature spot, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of The Oaks?

39 places on Spotwander: 6 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest park to The Oaks?

Mawson Park, about 28 km by road; Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve (44 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to The Oaks?

Botanical Gardens, about 12 km by road; Thirlmere Lakes National Park (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from The Oaks?

Start in The Oaks, visit St John's Church, then Botanical Gardens, then NSW Rail Museum, then Thirlmere Lakes National Park, then Lake Burragorang, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.