The Wollondilly Visitor Information Centre is the official tourism hub for the entire Wollondilly Shire. It provides maps, brochures, heritage information, national‑park guidance, and regional touring support for visitors exploring the rural towns, villages, and natural attractions of the district.
Name: Wollondilly Visitor Information Centre
Address: 62–64 Menangle Street, Picton NSW 2571
Phone: (02) 4677 1100
Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Operator: Wollondilly Shire Council
Setting: Located in Picton’s historic town centre
What Areas It Caters For
The Wollondilly VIC services all towns and villages within Wollondilly Shire, plus surrounding nature reserves and heritage precincts.
1. Wollondilly Shire (Primary Coverage)
Full visitor support for every locality in the shire, including:
- Picton (location of the VIC)
- Appin
- Wilton
- Douglas Park
- Thirlmere (home of the NSW Rail Museum)
- Tahmoor
- Bargo
- Buxton
- Yanderra
- Couridjah
- Lakesland
- Maldon
- Razorback (lookouts and scenic ridge)
These are the official Wollondilly localities the centre is responsible for.
2. Nature & Outdoor Areas
The VIC provides maps, safety advice, and touring information for:
- Cataract Dam
- Thirlmere Lakes National Park
- Dharawal National Park (northern access)
- Nepean River lookouts
- Georges River Gorge (Appin)
- Wollondilly scenic drives & walking trails
3. Heritage & Cultural Precincts
The centre supports visitors exploring:
- Picton Heritage Precinct
- Thirlmere NSW Rail Museum
- Wollondilly Heritage Centre & Museum
- Appin’s colonial heritage sites
- Historic dams and engineering sites
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Wollondilly attractions
- Heritage trail guides
- National park and walking‑track information
- Event and festival details
- Accommodation and dining suggestions
- Touring routes for Wollondilly, Macarthur, and Southern Highlands
Summary
The Wollondilly Visitor Information Centre in Picton is the official accredited VIC for the entire Wollondilly Shire, covering towns such as Appin, Picton, Wilton, Thirlmere, Tahmoor, Bargo, and all surrounding villages. It is the correct centre for anyone seeking visitor information for the region’s heritage, national parks, scenic drives, and rural attractions.