The Oaks offers a welcome rest point along a scenic drive through the Shire. Originally called "The Private Village of Vanderville" by the original owner, Emmeline Ann Ausannah Wild, but given the name "The Oaks" in 1810 by George Caley, Government Botanist, after dominant she-oaks and river oaks in the forests.
The Wollondilly Heritage Centre has some special treats with audio-visual programs and fascinating displays of the local past, including mining, fruit growing, timber, water and the Burragorang Valley. A self drive tour booklet of the district is also available from the centre
Temperatures for The Oaks
The Oaks has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for The Oaks is approximately 28 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 14 °c.
The Oaks has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for The Oaks is approximately 17 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 2 °c.
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Marvel at Dubbo's Western Plain Zoo and discover the rare opal at Lightning Ridge. Explore the Ghost Towns and outback city of Broken Hill and admire the splendour of the Menindee Lakes in the Kinchega National Park.
Investigate the Minnamurra Rainforest and enjoy the waterfalls of the Illawarra Plateau. Explore the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains, Mt Kosciusko and traverse the Murray River from the Alpine headwaters to Lake Hume. Moving on to the Southern Coast of New South Wales and the panoramic vistas's of Jervis Bay, the famous Blow Hole at Kiama and north to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
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