Camden Council
Accommodation in Camden Council
Camden brings together trails along the Nepean River and public art with rural history and lively places in the town centre. If you’re considering Camden Council for your next stay, you can choose between walks, a self-guided exploration of historic buildings and a visit to a working farm. You can also plan your journey in different ways: road links via the M5 and M7, train services to Campbelltown, or bus services to Camden town centre.
River trail or nature trail
The Nepean River Trail is 4.2 kilometres long and runs alongside scenic waterways and public art. It connects the Nepean River with Camden’s main street and includes the town’s first public art trail. This lets you combine a stretch of the walk with public art; the trail also provides a point of reference between the river and main street. If you’d rather get to know Camden through its historic buildings and history, you can take the self-guided Heritage Walking Tour.
The John Oxley Reserve Recreational Trail offers a different focus. Completed in 2025, it offers a nature-focused walking experience with public art, viewing platforms and educational features. The two trails have different emphases: the Nepean River Trail centres on the river, main street and art trail, while the John Oxley Reserve Recreational Trail combines nature, views and educational content. Which of these themes you want to shape your stay can influence your travel plans and choice of holiday accommodation in Camden.
Farm life, market and garden
Camden Town Farm was originally a 52-hectare dairy farm bequeathed to the local community. Today it is a working livestock farm as well as a recreational area for passive recreation. The Camden Fresh Produce Markets are held on the grounds every Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. This makes it easy to plan a market visit for a specific time on Saturday; the farm also offers a different side of Camden from its trails and historic sites.
The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is also located in the wider local government area. The site covers 416 hectares and showcases around 4,000 species of Australian native plants. The facilities include themed gardens, walking trails, a café, barbecue and picnic facilities, a playground and a visitor centre. The garden is also an important refuge for wildlife; more than 160 bird species have been observed there. If you want to focus on plants and wildlife, this offers a different kind of outing from a town walk or market visit.
History in the townscape
Camden is in the Macarthur region and is considered the birthplace of Australia’s wool, wheat and wine industries. History can also be found at specific sites: Macarthur Park has a historic rose garden and is also home to the Camden War Memorial. The Agricultural, Horticultural and Industry (A.H. & I.) Society Hall is still in use more than 100 years after it was built.
The Camden Museum offers group tours as well as a guided tour of Camden town centre and the region. Together with the self-guided Heritage Walking Tour, these offer two different ways to explore Camden’s historic buildings and history: independently or with a guide. The Camden Scenic Drive, meanwhile, is a relaxed, self-guided tour of rural and historic sites, offering another way to explore the surrounding area.
Getting there and choosing your focus
Road links via the M5 and M7 provide one way to get there. Public transport options include train services to Campbelltown and bus services to Camden town centre. You can take these options into account when planning your journey without limiting your regional outings to a single focus. When searching for holiday accommodation in Camden Council, it’s worth first considering whether you want your stay to centre on river trails and public art, the farm and market, the garden or history.
Elderslie is also a nearby suburb to consider when exploring Camden Council.
For the wider travel overview: New South Wales.
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