Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve

#173 among destinations in Australia

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Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve in Moss Vale, Australia, is a breathtaking natural sanctuary that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Australian wilderness. The reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Covering an expansive area of pristine bushland, Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve is a paradise for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the reserve's network of walking trails, which wind through lush forests and offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The reserve is also home to a variety of native bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

One of the highlights of Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve is its picturesque waterfalls, which cascade down rugged cliffs and create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The reserve's waterways are also home to a rich diversity of aquatic life, making it an ideal destination for fishing and picnicking.

For those interested in learning more about the local flora and fauna, the reserve offers guided nature walks and educational programs. Visitors can gain insight into the unique ecosystems that exist within the reserve and learn about the efforts being made to conserve and protect the natural environment.

Established: 7 March 1975 (49 years ago)Elevation: 2162 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°31'57"S, 150°23'53"E

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New South WalesAustralia

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Nearby attractions include: Bradman Oval, Argyle Street railway bridge, St Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Gibraltar.

3.8 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, Sport venue
Bradman Oval, Bowral
96 min walk • Bradman Oval is a heritage-listed cricket ground in Glebe Street, Bowral in the southern highlands area of New South Wales, Australia. It was named after cricketer Don Bradman, who lived locally and played at the ground in the 1920s. His ashes are scattered on and near the Oval. It is also known as Glebe Park.
2 miSW
Bridge
Argyle Street railway bridge, Moss Vale
52 min walk • The Argyle Street railway bridge is a heritage-listed railway bridge on the Main Southern railway line at Moss Vale, Wingecarribee Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed and built by the New South Wales Government Railways in 1914 with steel supplied by Dorman Long of Middlesbrough, England.
4.7 miNW
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
St Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church, Berrima
119 min walk • St Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church is a heritage-listed Catholic church at Hume Highway, Berrima, Wingecarribee Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Augustus Pugin and built from 1849 to 1851 by William Munro. Originally known as St. Scholastica's Church, it is used by the Parish of St.
4.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Gibraltar
121 min walk • Mount Gibraltar, affectionately known as "The Gib", is a significant landmark located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. Rising to an elevation of 863 meters, this mountain is not only a natural wonder but also a historical treasure, providing...
4.7 miNW
34°29'8"S • 150°20'20"E
Harper's Mansion - National Trust of Australia NSW, Berrima
119 min walk • Museum
4.6 miNW
34°29'14"S • 150°20'17"E
The Bay Tree Gallery, Berrima
118 min walk • Shopping, Museum
3.8 miN
34°28'47"S • 150°24'58"E
Milk Factory Gallery, Bowral
97 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Cafe
4.8 miE
Dam
Wingecarribee Dam
124 min walk • Wingecarribee Dam, completed in 1974 as part of the Shoalhaven Scheme, is an earth and rockfill embankment dam structure located on the Wingecarribee River about 15 kilometres southeast of Bowral in New South Wales, Australia.
3.8 miN
Cinema, Nightlife
Empire Cinema, Bowral
97 min walk • The New Empire cinema is a cinema in Bowral, New South Wales. Open since 1915, it is the oldest continuously running cinema in mainland Australia. The New Empire has four screens, and can hold up to 560 people. The cinema is run by Richard Ruhfus, David Graham and Gerard Aiken, and a staff of 24 employees.
4.7 miNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
White Horse Inn, Berrima
119 min walk • White Horse Inn is a heritage-listed former residence, inn, bank and restaurant at Market Street, Berrima, Wingecarribee Shire, New South Wales, Australia.
4.8 miNW
Nightlife
Mail Coach Inn, Berrima
122 min walk • Mail Coach Inn is a heritage-listed former inn and residence at 24 Jellore Street, Berrima, Wingecarribee Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1833 to 1841. It is also known as the Royal Mail Coach Inn.