As Australia's first inland city, Goulburn is incredibly rich in heritage and is a regional rural centre. It is located in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, 210km south of Sydney, and within easy reach of Canberra, the South Coast and the Snowy Mountains. "The Goulburn District combines the benefit of city services with a country lifestyle". Completion of the Hume Highway's Goulburn bypass occurred in 1992, prompting additional promotion and tourism activities.