Let us welcome you to Our Town - Historic Braidwood
Our Braidwood is the first Town listed on the NSW Heritage list.
It is ideally located in an easy driving distance from Canberra, the South Coast, and only three hours from Sydney - an easy day trip to discover Braidwood's treasures or for a weekend getaway.
Braidwood's businesses have been welcoming visitors for over 150 years, from those seeking their fortunes on the goldfields, to those seeking relaxation, good food and the cultural attractions of a unspoilt country town.
Come and visit Braidwood where history blends with the 21st century in harmony.
NEWS
EVENTS
- The Braidwood Quilt Event
- The Airing of the Quilt
- Nature' Footprints - Coming Exhibition by Sandra Fisher at the Altenburg Gallery
accommodation ATM antiques antique kero lamps art bank baby carriers bed beauty bread building buses burger butler school cafes carpentry cat motel ceramics clothing clubs collectables crafts culture designer furniture doll house diners earthworks exhibitions flowers fishing galleries gifts hair historic homestead home wares hunting hotels images of Braidwood jewellery kennels kero kitchens lamp parts landscaping lollies motels old wares 4WD outdoor adventures oil outdoor sports photography quilting real estate restaurants retro RSL services shopping sign writing silk skip hire solar fencing textiles toys trailers transport vinyl records web design weddings wine wood
What is so special about Our Town, Historic Braidwood
If you are on the road - stop and take a break, look at the many tempting wares displayed in historic buildings on the main street or pretty tree lined side streets.
If you are looking for a weekend getaway, you do not need to look further. Heritage Listed Braidwood and its surrounding villages and country side has everything you need: breathtaking nature, romantic accommodation, fine restaurants and indulgent shopping.
You can still find old fashioned service and those things you used to love - homemade burgers, boiled lollies, handcrafted items, toys, models and works by renowned artists and craftsmen.
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Braidwood Accommodation
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Antiques, Collectables, Galleries and Studios in Braidwood
- Altenburg Fine Art Gallery & Gift Shop
- Born Vintage Collectables & Old Wares and Championship Vinyl
- Dransfield's Mill - Millpond Farm Jembaicumbene, Archer Gallery, Millpond Carriages and Millpond Alpacas
- fyreGallery - a boutique fine art gallery specialising in works on paper and textiles
- Gorman on Wallace
- Longbarn - at Tidmarsh & at the Sydney Antique Centre, antiques for a contemporary lifestyle
- McLeod Gallery, the all Australian gallery
- Original Lamp Shop - antique kerosene lamps, lamp parts
- Pig & Whistle Pottery Studio & Gallery
- Spinney Woods - The Unique Boutique
- Sugden Hamilton Studio & Shop, hand built earthenware ceramics & collectables from the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s
What can you find in this Guide

The information in this guide has been written by local people and people who live in and around Braidwood and love the town - so you get the information first hand.
You'll find many suggestions on this website about where to stay (Accommodation), visit or shop (Arts & Crafts, Antiques & Collectables), eat (Food) or a variety of services and specialties (You might need...).
We made it easy for you, just search by the tags on this page, use the links at the bottom of any page or the drop-down menu at the top. Or just Search the site.
Where is Braidwood ...
Distances:
Campbelltown
226km; 2.5hr
Canberra
87km; 1h 19m
Goulburn
84.1km; 1h 7m
Batemans Bay
60.6km; 48m
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Braidwood Cafes and Restaurants
- Altenburg Cafe
- The Albion Cafe & Restaurant
- The Boiled Lolly
- Braidwood Country Side Diner
- Braidwood Deli Cafe
- Dojo Bread
- Royal Cafe - free internet access with food purchase
- The Serrated Tussock & Book Room
- Shirl's Cafe & Courtyard
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If you would like further information please email/telephone the relevant business direct - all their contact details are included, or if no email is available, or you can't find enough information, please complete the Inquiry Form.

