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Governor Hunter, a Cowpastures memorial at Mount Annan
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Governor Hunter, a Cowpastures memorial at Mount Annan

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The statue of Governor Hunter in the Governors Green Park at Mount Annan is another celebration of the history of the Cowpastures.

Kings Bush Reserve Camden
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Kings Bush Reserve Camden

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Kings Bush is a local Camden remnant of Cumberland Woodland and the Sydney Coastal River Flat Forest on the Nepean River floodplain adjacent to the town centre. The reserve is named after Rev CJ King who was the rector of St Johns Church for 35 years.

Newcastle modernism delights
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Newcastle modernism delights

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Newcastle modernism delights around the Civic Park precinct include the War Memorial Cultural Centre, NESCA House, Northumberland House and the former Salvation Army Men's Hostel.

Gardens: a special place
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Gardens: a special place

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The gardens of the Macarthur region are a special place for wellness and wellbeing. The provide a quiet and contemplative landscape for relaxation and thought.

Goulburn’s Belmore Park, a space of memories and monuments
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Goulburn’s Belmore Park, a space of memories and monuments

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In central Goulburn is an urban park with formal paths and gardens that dates back Victorian times. The park has evolved to become a landscape of monuments and memorials.