Penrose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Swaggin' it in style at the Penrose State Forest. Usually it's a little too close to home to spend a night out there, so I hadn't spent much time exploring. Turns out it's well worth the drive, since there are some fantastic bush camping sites not far off the beaten track and it's much quieter than the nearby Wingello State Forest, which is a bit of a mecca for mountainbikers. However, unlike Wingello, there are zero facilities so take a shovel. Plenty of wildlife too if you're looking for some of our more iconic Aussie critters such as wallabies, kangaroos and koalas. If you're patient and quiet you'll no doubt spot a bunch of native animals. Definitely worth a visit if you're travelling between Sydney and Canberra or Melbourne and need a quick, free overnight stop. #localknowledge #penrosestateforest #bushcamping #landrover #swag #swagginit
Swaggin' it in style at the Penrose State Forest. Usually it's a little too close to home to spend a night out there, so I hadn't spent much time exploring. Turns out it's well worth the drive, since there are some fantastic bush camping sites not far off the beaten track and it's much quieter than the nearby Wingello State Forest, which is a bit of a mecca for mountainbikers. However, unlike Wingello, there are zero facilities so take a shovel. Plenty of wildlife too if you're looking for some of our more iconic Aussie critters such as wallabies, kangaroos and koalas. If you're patient and quiet you'll no doubt spot a bunch of native animals. Definitely worth a visit if you're travelling between Sydney and Canberra or Melbourne and need a quick, free overnight stop. #localknowledge #penrosestateforest #bushcamping #landrover #swag #swagginit
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

4 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road) Bowral NSW
The price is 3.519.576 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
3.519.576 ₫
3.871.534 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
The facilities were clean, well-maintained and was a lovely environment.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Bundanoon Hotel

Bundanoon Hotel

3 out of 5
6-18 Erith Street Bundanoon NSW
The price is 2.183.574 ₫ per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
2.183.574 ₫
2.401.931 ₫ total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bundanoon. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (447 reviews)
Nice room and clean

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Bundanoon Hotel
Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway Berrima NSW
The price is 2.633.696 ₫ per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
2.633.696 ₫
2.897.066 ₫ total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Clean & spacious room, great shower and supplies. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
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The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park

The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park

4 out of 5
9 Kangaloon RoadHeritage Park Bowral NSW
Stay at this golf apartment in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bowral Golf Course and International Cricket ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
The staff were lovely and room was lovely

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park
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Popular places to visit

Sylvan Glen Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Penrose at Sylvan Glen Golf Course.

Sylvan Glen Golf Course

Stingray Swamp Flora Reserve

You can take time to visit Stingray Swamp Flora Reserve during your travels to Penrose.

Stingray Swamp Flora Reserve

Penrose Park

After visiting Penrose Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Penrose.

Penrose Park

Cities near Penrose

Ye Old Bicycle shoppe in Bundanoon. You can rent bicycles and they can give you some good information on where to go. They also have a café attached. The building just looks really cool.

Bundanoon