An elevated boardwalk runs 150m from the visitor centre to the falls lookout, with step-free access all the way. Parking is $4 per vehicle a day, and the visitor centre opens 9am to 4pm with accessible toilets and a parents' change facility. Older walkers can add the West Rim track, 3.5km return.

The Bowral museum has interactive exhibits, a recreated backyard and a dedicated kids' interactive area. It opens 9am to 4pm daily; a family ticket for two adults and two kids is $77, and under-5s are free. There's pram access, and the flat Bradman Walk around the oval suits all ages.

A steep 2km return track drops from the top of William Street to the glen, about an hour plus viewing time. Set off at sunset with a torch, then switch it off at the viewing platform; December to February is the best season. Keep groups small and quiet, and watch for leeches.

A hedge maze planted in 1999 fills part of the gardens at this Berrima house. It opens on weekends from 11am to 3pm; a family ticket is $42 and under-5s are free. Allow at least two hours for the house and gardens.

It's an easy 50m stroll from the car park to this lookout in Bungonia National Park; bring drinking water. Vehicle entry is $8 a day, paid at the machines at the park office. The whole park closes from 2pm on 18 October to 10am on 24 October 2026 for feral animal control.

This 0.6km loop through Yarrawa Brush rainforest takes 15 to 30 minutes and suits prams and wheelchairs. There are picnic facilities at the reserve. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen, as the weather here can change quickly.

The easy 4.5km return walk starts at the London Bridge Woolshed car park, about 20km south of Queanbeyan; look for kangaroos resting in the shade. The track that once crossed the arch is closed, so stay on the marked paths. South Googong opens 8am to 7pm in daylight saving, and swimming in Googong Reservoir isn't allowed.

Ducks, geese and turtles live on this Mittagong lake, which began as a dam for the engines that hauled coal to the Fitzroy iron mines. Parkland and a cycleway circle the water, and the play area has a shade sail and a Liberty swing (a key is needed). Barbecues, shelters and accessible toilets make it easy to stay for lunch.

The Historic Waterworks Museum sits at Marsden Weir on the Wollondilly River, with a playground and grassy picnic area by the water. It opens Saturday to Tuesday, 10am to 4pm, and on most school and public holidays. Check the museum's list of steam days before you go.

A viewing platform about 20m up the 1925 memorial tower looks out over Goulburn and the Southern Tablelands. The museum beside it opens 10am to 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends. It also opens on every school and public holiday.