Bungendore Travel Guide

  Bungendore June 2005
by kit_mc
 
  • Bungendore June 2005
      Bungendore June 2005
    by kit_mc
  • It wasn't this pub, but next door!
      It wasn't this pub, but next door!
    by kit_mc
  • The historic Royal Hotel
      The historic Royal Hotel
    by iandsmith
  • The amazing boot display
      The amazing boot display
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  • Intricate wood patterns
      Intricate wood patterns
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Authentic air

Authentic air, Bungendore

 iandsmith Says:  That's what I liked about this building, situated at the front of the school, it looked like a classic worker's cottage of the late 19th century.Though it's only basic it has those eye pleasing smooth lines about it. No frills save the chimneys and there would have been... 

Mmm, love that smell

Mmm, love that smell, Bungendore

 iandsmith Says:  Yes, as regular readers would have noted, I'm a bit partial to the smell of a pie shop. This one not only has the smell but one of the lovely colonial wrought iron balconies that feature so often in rural Australia. Thank goodness that they are being preserved, such a change... 

In historical terms

In historical terms, Bungendore

 iandsmith Says:  Human activity around the area, originally known as Bungadow by the aborigines, dates back 120,000 years. The lake, originally called Wee-ree-waa, is famous as Australia's largest inland freshwater lake. The lake, called George, has fluctuating water levels that still... 

An eye-opening experience

An eye-opening experience, Bungendore

 iandsmith Says:  David Maclaren is the driving force behind this venture. When asked, as he often is, why he doesn't move to a major city location, he simply replies that he likes it where he is and I, for one, can't blame him for that.There's a huge range, not only of his woodwork, but... 

Bungendore Woodworks Gallery

Bungendore Woodworks Gallery, Bungendore

 iandsmith Says:  In all my trips overseas and throughout Australia, I have yet to see a better woodwork display than can be found here. The man is passionate about his craft and it's reflected in the quality (and quantity) of work on display.Situated across the road from the historic... 

Nice place for a walk

Nice place for a walk, Bungendore

 iandsmith Says:  There's a genuine rural feel about Bungendore, and a genuine historical bent to it as well. The best way to enjoy the half dozen blocks of worthwhile touristy stuff is to put on your walking shoes and go and explore.A leisurely pace is best and that way you can enjoy the... 

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 When you're in the original village of Bungendore, it's hard to believe that hundreds of people have moved out here recently. It's not really until you are in the backblocks and look over to the land... 

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Nipping out to NSW

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Bungendore. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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