Patrick Durack (1834-1898) and his family, set out from Goulburn in 1867 overland to SW Queensland, overcoming extraordinary hardships to establish several large properties, including Galway Downs, Thylungra and Kyabra stations.

From Thylungra, Durack organised the droving of 7,250 head of breeding cattle and 200 horses on a 4,828km trek, the longest undertaken by Australian drovers up to that time.

The Duracks were responsible for opening up vast new areas of Australia. Patrick and his wife are buried in the Mortis Street Pioneer Cemetery in Goulburn.

Congratulations - We had a great time! We loved the festival [Blues] and intend to keep coming each year - from Geelong. We love Goulburn and do all the tourist things while we are there - and we love the architecture of Goulburn, and the age of some of your buildings...

- Marg, Geelong VIC

Belmore Park

Belmore Park is situated in the centre of the City of Goulburn on the site of the original market place. It is a prominent landmark and popular with residents and visitors alike.

Featuring a number of beautiful monuments and ornaments including the Band Rotunda, gardens, fountain, glass house conservatory and war memorials. A guide to these and the history of the Park is available from the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre.

Picnic tables available (no BBQs), children's playground, public toilets (including wheelchair accessable toilet) and public phone.

A variety of local eateries are close by. Parking is free. Long vehicle parking is available in the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre car park at the Sloane Street end of Belmore Park.

See MAP for location.

Contact Details

For bookings contact: Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Parks & Recreation Department

Telephone: (02) 4823 4462

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