Self-drive Touring

Camden Produce Markets ♦ Historic Walking Tour ♦ CVI Lunch

This self-drive tour combines the best things to do in Camden in one tour for you. It commences at the Camden Produce Markets where you will get the opportunity to sample everything from artisan breads, cakes and cheeses, to olive oils, organic produce, as well as arancini, stuffed olives, cider, and honey. The market is held each Saturday at Camden Town Farm from 7am. It’s the only genuine farmers market in NSW operating on a working farm and attracts around 30 stallholders every week. Here you’ll have the chance to learn about sustainable lifestyles, to meet the growers, the chefs, and to reconnect with where food comes from.

Next, head off on a self-guided walking tour that includes the unique properties in the town centre including the Alan Baker Art Gallery, which is situated a historic Victorian Gentleman’s Townhouse. Known as ‘Macaria’, it showcases the work of the renowned local Australian artist, Alan Baker. During your tour you will stop at Macarthur Park which opened in 1906 and was part of John Macarthur’s last grant, called ‘North Camden’.

Make your way 5 minutes down the road to the historic Camden Valley Inn in Cawdor. A charming tudor-style hotel with a modern entertainment and dining precinct attached, where you will enjoy a 2 course lunch on the deck while overlooking the flood plains.

Finish the day with a visit to Belgenny Farm* that is located in Camden Park Estate, the famous home of agricultural pioneers Elizabeth and John Macarthur.
*Tours on the weekend are by appointment only so are not confirmed until travel dates are advised. 

If you prefer to have a fully guided tour that includes all of the above stops we can also arrange that too. Come and see for yourself how Camden has evolved over time yet still retained its country charm.

Want to stay a little longer and discover more things to do in Camden?

 From hot air ballooning to enjoying a farm stay, our mix and match approach to designing your perfect weekend away offers you the opportunity to escape the CBD and experience the charm of the country, just a short hour away in Sydney’s south west.

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Contact us to help plan your self-drive or fully escorted trip today.