Name: Picton Visitor Information Centre
Address: 95 Menangle Street, Picton NSW 2571
Phone: (02) 4677 8313
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, 7 days (may vary on public holidays)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre (Wollondilly Shire Council)
Rating: ~4.5★ (Google)
This is the primary and only accredited VIC for the Wollondilly Shire.
What Areas It Caters For
The Picton VIC services the entire Wollondilly region, including historic towns, rural villages, national parks, and scenic drives.
1. Picton (Primary Service Area)
- Historic town centre
- Picton Railway Viaduct
- George IV Inn
- Picton Botanic Gardens
- Local heritage walks and colonial sites
2. Wollondilly Shire Towns & Villages
The VIC provides maps, brochures, and visitor support for all Wollondilly localities, including:
Major Towns
- Tahmoor
- Thirlmere (home of NSW Rail Museum)
- Bargo
- Wilton
- Appin
Rural Villages & Localities
- Orangeville
- Werombi
- The Oaks
- Oakdale
- Yanderra
- Lakesland
- Razorback
- Douglas Park
- Buxton
- Couridjah
3. Natural Attractions & National Parks
The Picton VIC supports visitors exploring:
- Nattai National Park
- Bargo River State Conservation Area
- Thirlmere Lakes National Park
- Blue Mountains southern foothills
- Scenic lookouts, bushwalks, and rural drives
4. Regional Touring Routes
The centre provides guidance for:
- Wollondilly Drive (scenic touring loop)
- Southern Highlands access routes
- Macarthur region touring
- Historic railway attractions
Services Provided
- Local & regional maps
- Heritage and nature trail information
- Event and festival details (e.g., Thirlmere Festival of Steam)
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Rail Museum and heritage attraction brochures
- Souvenirs and local products
- Itinerary planning for Wollondilly & surrounds
Summary
The Picton Visitor Information Centre is the official tourism hub for the Wollondilly Shire, servicing Picton, Thirlmere, Tahmoor, Bargo, Wilton, Appin, The Oaks, Orangeville, and all surrounding rural villages. It supports visitors exploring heritage sites, national parks, scenic drives, and cultural attractions across the region.