A HANDSOME COUNTRY TOWN IN A DEEP VALLEY, YOUNG OFFERS THE FULL URBAN EXPERIENCE, WITH COMFY ACCOMMODATION, AWARD-WINNING CAFÉS AND BOUTIQUES SET AMONG GRAND 19TH CENTURY BUILDINGS. Prior to European settlement, a family group of the indigenous Wiradjuri Nation, the Burrowmunditroy people, lived in the region. Burrangong Station was established in 1826 by James White, the first European settler to the area. Gold was first discovered in 1860 and saw an influx of immigrants from Europe and China, all seeking their fortunes. Exminers from Croatia planted Australia’s first commercial cherry crop and today, Young is known as the ‘Cherry Capital’ of Australia. Visiting Young in Spring is reminiscent of a European landscape with patterned olive groves and blossoming cherries, plums, apricots and almonds.
Stay a while With so many things to see and do, stay longer than a day, and choose from a number of accommodation options. The Colonial Motel & Serviced Apartments, offering two bedroom apartments, motel rooms and executive suites, is walking distance to the CBD and minutes from restaurants, pubs and shops. They are also pet friendly. Pamper yourself at Young Federation Motor Inn in one of their 30 luxuriously appointed suites. All suites have queen sized beds, eight have their own private spa bath.
Papillon Overnight Stays, provides visitors with a self-contained one bedroom unit close to town. At the end of your day Boorowa Street restaurants are a short drive away, or fire up the grill in Papillon’s enclosed BBQ area. Back towards the centre of town, Young Tourist Park has a range of cabins, powered and un-powered sites (some with en-suites). Located within easy walking distance to Young’s main street, Young Tourist Park’s facilities include a swimming pool, communal vegetable garden and two BBQ areas.
Local favourites Start your day with breakfast at Hussy Speciality Coffee & Kitchen. Choose an award-winning coffee and from an extensive all day menu that includes a juice and smoothie bar. Or pop in for morning tea and choose from a delicious assortment of homemade cakes and slices. Just around the corner, Wilders Bakery is an historical Young landmark. Established in 1950 by Olga and Milty Wilder, choose from a selection of fresh bread, or try an award-winning cherry pie. Hilltops Honey is owned and run by third generation beekeeper Tony, his wife Jane and their family. Fresh local honey can be purchased from the Hilltops Council Visitor Centre in the elegant 1885 Railway Station building. It’s impossible to leave Poppa’s Fudge and Jam Factory without tasting the huge range of delicate chocolates and tempting lollies as well as their famous freshly made fudge. The Hilltops Region Wine Cellar is also located at the Visitor Information Centre where you can choose from a large assortment of Hilltops Region wines. A 10 minute drive from the centre of town is Grove Estate Wines. Established in 1989 by the Flanders, Kirkwood and Mullany families, Grove Estate Wines produces award-winning cool climate wines on red volcanic soils. Soak in the amazing views while you enjoy wine tasting and platters at their multi-award-winning cellar door. Back in town and open seven days a week, Young Services Club offers guests bistro dining, coffee shop, Dooley’s Bar, function and conference facilities, alfresco dining on the outdoor terrace and a children’s play area. Also part of the Service Club, and just a short 2 minute drive, the 18 hole Young Golf Club is one of the best in the region.
MUSEUM
Lambing Flat Folk Museum
PLACE OF INTEREST
Blackguard Gully
MARKETS
Young and Region Farmers Market
PARKS AND GARDENS Carrington Park Chinese Tribute Gardens
MAIN IMAGE: Cherry season in the Hilltops Region FAR LEFT: Lambing Flat Folk Museum LEFT: Young has a range of great cafés
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