Holbrook (New South Wales)

Holbrook is a service town on the Hume Highway in Southern New South Wales best known for the decommissioned submarine that stands next to the highway in the centre of the town.

Get in
The Hume Highway between Sydney and Melbourne now bypasses Holbrook, roughly halfway between the two. The town is still a good stopping point with fuel, food, toilets, and visitor attractions.

See

 * Special Exhibitions:The Shards of Thomas Ball, convict potter, c. 1804-1823, until 31 May 2015
 * Special Exhibitions:The Shards of Thomas Ball, convict potter, c. 1804-1823, until 31 May 2015
 * Special Exhibitions:The Shards of Thomas Ball, convict potter, c. 1804-1823, until 31 May 2015



Buy

 * There are some craft stores along the Hume.

Eat
There are two bakeries in town and a small IGA supermarket with limited hours (closes by 5 to 7 PM). If you're too late for either, the Ampol petrol station's minimart is open 24 hours.



Sleep
Accommodation in Holbrook caters squarely to motorists stopping for the night.