Goulburn Attractions 
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Goulburn (pop. 24,000) is the center of a wealthy farming district (wool, wheat, stud cattle and horses) at the junction of the Wollondilly and Mulwarry Rivers beyond the Southern Highlands. The area was explored in 1818 by Throsby, Hume and Meehan. Goulburn was originally a pastoral farming center until the finding of gold at Braidwood, 87km south, brought it wealth. The railway reached here in 1869.
Many handsome buildings bear witness to the town's prosperity in the 1870s. Of particular interest are Riversdale House, St Clair House, Garroorigang House, the town hall, the courthouse and two cathedrals. On Rocky Hill is a first world war memorial. On the western outskirts of the town is the Big Merino, a concrete monster 15m high containing a small shop and a wool museum. In the adjoining Big Merino Tourist Complex there are presentations on sheep farming daily at 10am and noon.
Many handsome buildings bear witness to the town's prosperity in the 1870s. Of particular interest are Riversdale House, St Clair House, Garroorigang House, the town hall, the courthouse and two cathedrals. On Rocky Hill is a first world war memorial. On the western outskirts of the town is the Big Merino, a concrete monster 15m high containing a small shop and a wool museum. In the adjoining Big Merino Tourist Complex there are presentations on sheep farming daily at 10am and noon.
