Penrose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Swaggin' it in style at the Penrose State Forest. Usually it's a little too close to home to spend a night out there, so I hadn't spent much time exploring. Turns out it's well worth the drive, since there are some fantastic bush camping sites not far off the beaten track and it's much quieter than the nearby Wingello State Forest, which is a bit of a mecca for mountainbikers. However, unlike Wingello, there are zero facilities so take a shovel. Plenty of wildlife too if you're looking for some of our more iconic Aussie critters such as wallabies, kangaroos and koalas. If you're patient and quiet you'll no doubt spot a bunch of native animals. Definitely worth a visit if you're travelling between Sydney and Canberra or Melbourne and need a quick, free overnight stop. #localknowledge #penrosestateforest #bushcamping #landrover #swag #swagginit
Swaggin' it in style at the Penrose State Forest. Usually it's a little too close to home to spend a night out there, so I hadn't spent much time exploring. Turns out it's well worth the drive, since there are some fantastic bush camping sites not far off the beaten track and it's much quieter than the nearby Wingello State Forest, which is a bit of a mecca for mountainbikers. However, unlike Wingello, there are zero facilities so take a shovel. Plenty of wildlife too if you're looking for some of our more iconic Aussie critters such as wallabies, kangaroos and koalas. If you're patient and quiet you'll no doubt spot a bunch of native animals. Definitely worth a visit if you're travelling between Sydney and Canberra or Melbourne and need a quick, free overnight stop. #localknowledge #penrosestateforest #bushcamping #landrover #swag #swagginit
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

4 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road) Bowral NSW
The price is Rp2.656.123 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
Rp2.656.123
Rp2.921.735 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was amazing!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway Berrima NSW
The price is Rp1.897.230 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp1.897.230
Rp2.119.748 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Clean & spacious room, great shower and supplies. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley

3.5 out of 5
152 Moss Vale Rd Kangaroo Valley NSW
The price is Rp2.436.164 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp2.436.164
Rp2.679.757 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
Beautiful room and property, friendly helpful staff

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
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Aruna Estate

Aruna Estate

3.5 out of 5
200 Kareela Rd Penrose NSW
Stay at this villa in Penrose. Enjoy free parking, free bicycles on-site and a garden. Popular attractions Penrose Park and Sylvan Glen Golf Course are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Amazing place to stay at

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Aruna Estate
The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park

The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park

4 out of 5
9 Kangaloon RoadHeritage Park Bowral NSW
Stay at this golf apartment in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bowral Golf Course and International Cricket ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (281 reviews)
Excellent in all ways.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park
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Popular places to visit

Sylvan Glen Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Penrose at Sylvan Glen Golf Course.

Sylvan Glen Golf Course

Penrose Park

After visiting Penrose Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Penrose.

Penrose Park

Stingray Swamp Flora Reserve

You can take time to visit Stingray Swamp Flora Reserve during your travels to Penrose.

Stingray Swamp Flora Reserve