Wollondilly Tourism : Bargo, Pheasants Nest and Yanderra :

In this district the white settlers first recorded sightings of the koala, lyrebird and wombat. Ex convict, John Wilson, noted the three animals in his diary describing the lyrebird as a pheasant, hence the name Pheasants Nest, and recorded the koala as being known to the aboriginal people as Cullawine.

The area boasts two sanctuaries which are uniting in 2007. Wirrimbirra, an aboriginal word meaning sanctuary, is preserved as a remnant of the original Bargo Brush, once the haunt of bushrangers. The property includes excellent bushwalking tracks, commercial plant nursery, wildlife enclosure and cabin accommodation. Incorporating the Dingo Sanctuary, Wirrimbirra is located in a natural setting for the Australian native dog and is a great learning experience.

Bargo is the starting point for a visit to the splendid Mermaid Pools, accessible only on foot.

Mermaid Pools

Yanderra is a small rural town with orchards nearby. It takes its name from the aboriginal word for the turpentine tree.

The Bargo Pheasants Nest & Surrounds Driving Tour Brochure highlights the town's buildings, events and surrounding areas. The brochure is free and available from the Wollondilly Visitor Information Centre.

Population Bargo (as at Census 2001) 3,678
Population Pheasants Nest (as at Census 2001) 537
Population Yanderra (as at Census 2001) 577
Height above sea level: Bargo: 370 metres
Height above sea level: Yanderra: 519 metres

Doing business in Bargo?
Contact Bargo Chamber of Commerce on (02) 4684 1867


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