Oakdale 

Oakdale lies some 5 kilometres west of The Oaks on the road which once was the main access to the Burragorang Valley. Oakdale has a beautiful and tranquil unspoilt rural environment. Great for those who want to relax and unwind.

Originally covered in a dense forest of Casuarina ("she-oaks"), Oakdale was part of the traditional lands of the Tharawal peoples, later inhabited by the Gundungorra from Burragorang Valley. It was a centre for mining and agriculture but today, the family farms of the surrounding area have largely given way to modern 'hobby farms", and the owners of the many attractive suburban houses now just as often commute to work in larger centres or the city.

There is a petrol station, plus stores if you need to get supplies for a picnic. There is a caravan park in town if you wish to while away some time in the area.

Features

• Fast on local fruit and vegetables from roadside stalls on the road to Warragamba
• Join in the festivies in October at Festival of the White Waratah
• Picnic and bbq at the park in the centre of town
• Visit the Heritage Centre in nearby The Oaks and discover Oakdale's mining past
• Explore the surrounding scenic roads and stop for a picnic