Only an hour down the Hume Highway from Canberra and on the road to Sydney is Goulburn, where big town convenience meets the laidback lifestyle of a country town. This historic centre is home to the Big Merino as well as an exciting arts scene and plenty of ways to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Around 24,000 people call Goulburn home and enjoy easy access to quality public and private schools, plus state-of-the-art health services. Within the region are small towns that punch well above their weight in the food and wine stakes including Collector, which boasts one of the best wineries in the Canberra district wine region in Collector Wines, and Gundaroo which has the beautiful Grazing restaurant. Many people seeking affordable housing options and a quieter lifestyle have embraced this family friendly location.