Camden Council: River Trails, Farm History and Heritage

The Nepean River Trail connects the Nepean River with Camden’s main street. Stretching 4.2 kilometres, the trail follows scenic waterways and public art, and includes Camden’s first public art trail. The route brings the river landscape and art together in a dedicated walk through Camden.

Walking Trails and Self-Guided Explorations

Completed in 2025, the John Oxley Reserve Recreational Trail offers a nature-focused walking experience. Public art, viewing platforms and educational features are among its highlights. The Heritage Walking Tour has a different focus: this self-guided exploration visits historic buildings and traces Camden’s history. For those wanting to discover rural and historic places on one tour, the Camden Scenic Drive offers a relaxed, self-guided alternative.

Farm, Market and Local History

Camden Town Farm brings together its past and present uses. Originally a 52-hectare dairy farm, it was bequeathed to the local community. Today, it is a working livestock farm as well as a recreation area for passive leisure. The Camden Fresh Produce Markets are held there every Saturday from 7 am to 12 pm. Check market hours before your visit, as the schedule may change.

Camden is in the Macarthur region and is regarded as the birthplace of Australia’s wool, wheat and wine industries. Macarthur Park is home to a historic rose garden and Camden’s war memorial. The Agricultural, Horticultural and Industry (A.H. & I.) Society Hall is also part of the area’s history: it is still in use more than 100 years after it was built. Camden Museum offers group tours as well as a guided tour of Camden’s town centre and the region. Both self-guided walks and guided options are available for different ways of exploring.

Plants and Birdlife Across the Council Area

The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is in the Camden Council area. Covering 416 hectares, it showcases around 4,000 species of native Australian plants. The garden features themed gardens, barbecue and picnic facilities, a café, walking paths, a playground and a visitor centre. It is also an important refuge for wildlife, with more than 160 bird species recorded there. Its plant diversity and birdlife offer a different focus from Camden’s river trails and historic sites.

Getting There and Getting Around

Camden is accessible via the M5 and M7. Public transport includes train connections to Campbelltown and bus services to Camden town centre. The train and bus services therefore serve different destinations. Check the connections relevant to your journeys in advance and factor your planned visits into your stay.

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