Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Thirlmere

Thirlmere is a town in Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 3,968 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 6 churches and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are NSW Rail Museum (1 km), Thirlmere Lakes National Park (5 km) and Botanical Gardens (8 km).

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Thirlmere, New South Wales
Thirlmere, Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thirlmere at a glance

Location
Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 3,968
Coordinates
34.2045° S, 150.5677° E
Places within 50 km
38 (38 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 Thirlmere

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thirlmere: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thirlmere

59 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thirlmere. The closest is Thirlmere Lakes National Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Thirlmere

51 parks within 100 km of Thirlmere. The closest is Mawson Park (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Thirlmere

46 churches within 100 km of Thirlmere. The closest is St John's Church (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Thirlmere

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Thirlmere. The closest is Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (49 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Thirlmere

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thirlmere. The closest is Cecil Hills Farm (55 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thirlmere

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thirlmere. The closest is Mittagong Lookout (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mittagong Lookout · viewpoint · Wingecarribee Shire Council · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Mount Gibraltar · viewpoint · Wingecarribee Shire Council · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Brokers Nose · viewpoint · Wollongong City Council · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kembla · viewpoint · Wollongong City Council · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Mount Nebo · viewpoint · Wollongong City Council · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Bald Hill · viewpoint · Wollongong City Council · ~49 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Thirlmere

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thirlmere
  2. 5 km Thirlmere Lakes National Park · national park, Wollondilly Shire Council
  3. 24 km Nattai National Park · national park, Wingecarribee Shire Council
  4. 49 km St John's Church · church, Camden Council
  5. 18 km Botanical Gardens · garden, Wollondilly Shire Council
  6. 8 km NSW Rail Museum · museum, Wollondilly Shire Council
  7. 0 km Back to Thirlmere

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How to reach Thirlmere

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thirlmere by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1459Thirlmere Lakes National Park (5 km)
    Parks351Mawson Park (34 km)
    Churches646St John's Church (25 km)
    Beaches & coast131Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (49 km)
    Forts & heritage029Cecil Hills Farm (55 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints717Mittagong Lookout (39 km)
    Other attractions117Old Lilyvale No.2 Tunnel (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Lake Burragorang (31 km)
    Museums112NSW Rail Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls010Carrington Falls (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Lakemba Mosque (71 km)
    Temples12Nan Tien Temple (49 km)
    Treks02The Goods Line (86 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Shark Island (71 km)
    Buddhist sites01Sunnataram Forest Monastery (77 km)
    Caves01Mermaids Cave (85 km)

    Thirlmere: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thirlmere?

    NSW Rail Museum (museum, about 1 km), Thirlmere Lakes National Park (national park, about 5 km), Botanical Gardens (garden, about 8 km), St John's Church (church, about 25 km), Nattai National Park (national park, about 28 km), Mount Annan Botanic Garden (garden, about 30 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 6 churches, 1 beach, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Thirlmere?

    Thirlmere Lakes National Park, about 5 km by road; Botanical Gardens (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Thirlmere?

    Mawson Park, about 34 km by road; MacCabe Park (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thirlmere?

    St John's Church, about 25 km by road; St Johns Catholic Church (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thirlmere?

    Start in Thirlmere, visit Thirlmere Lakes National Park, then Nattai National Park, then St John's Church, then Botanical Gardens, then NSW Rail Museum, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thirlmere?

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

    Towns near Thirlmere

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Thirlmere’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Thirlmere on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.