Ex-convict John Wilson first laid European eyes on the Goulburn Downs in 1798, but it would be another 20 years before explorer Hamilton Hume discovered Lake Bathurst in 1818.

Governor Macquarie explored the country in 1820 and declared it the Goulburn Plains, in honour of Henry Goulburn, the Secretary of State for War and Colonies of the time.

Very clean and tidy city.

- Harry, Gowrie Junction QLD

Bird life in Goulburn & Surrounds

A list of birds found locally and places for birdwatching compiled by the Goulburn Field Naturalists Society is available from the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre or by downloading the pdf below.

Guided birdwatching or nature walks and presentations available.

Also available, self-guided Wollondilly River Walking Trail and Governor Macquarie Historic Walking Trail.

Download Bird life of Goulburn & surrounds list (214.83kB)

Contact Details

Rodney Falconer
Goulburn Field Naturalists Society

Telephone: (02) 4829 0345

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