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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 2018 DESTINATION PLANNER Time to Experience a World Away. WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU 1300 657 559
The Ultimate Highlands Escape
The Southern Highlands Leading Luxury Hotel
SET APART ON ITS OWN SECLUDED ESTATE, JUST EAST OF BOWRAL, MILTON PARK
COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL AND SPA OFFERS LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION,
AWARD WINNING RESTAURANTS AND IMPECCABLE YET DISCREET SERVICE IN AN
ATMOSPHERE OF RELAXED SOPHISTICATION.
E: RESERVATIONS@MILTONPARK.COM.AU
MILTON PARK COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA HORDERNS ROAD BOWRAL, NSW, 2576 T+61 2 4861 8100 WWW.MILTONPARK.COM.AU
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HOW DO I HOW DO I
GET HERE? GET HERE?
FITZROY FALLS LOOKOUT CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS, BOWRAL
Fall in love with . . .
the Southern Highlands
GETTING TRAVEL BY CAR
The Southern Highlands is just 1.5 hours
drive south of Sydney and 2 hours north
DRIVES, TOWNS & VILLAGES
WELCOME CENTRE
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8
HISTORY
SLEEP TIME
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of Canberra. OUR LOCALS 10 ACTIVITIES 58
From Sydney
EXPERIENCES 12 GOLF 62
Take the M7 or M5 motorways south
to Mittagong. NATURE 14 CYCLING 64
...we’re so close, yet
From Canberra
worlds away. Via the Federal and Hume Highways, then
WINE, BEER, CIDER & SPIRITS 18 CRICKET TIME 66
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use the Southern Highlands exits to Moss TEA TIME 24 WHAT’S ON 68 LIVES
ISN’T IT ABOUT TIME... YOU FELL HERE
Vale, Berrima or Mittagong.
IN LOVE WITH THE BEAUTIFUL FOOD 25 TULIP TIME 70
TRAVEL BY COACH I want to show off My
NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS? Backyard to you. Scan QR
Express coaches depart Sydney, Melbourne, PIE TIME 30 WALKS 71 Code to view video clip of
TAKE TIME TO ENJOY A SHORT
Canberra and the Illawarra daily. Bookings My Southern Highlands.
BREAK AND RELAX, ESCAPE, WEDDINGS 34 MEETING TIME 72
should be made directly with coach
UNWIND, RECONNECT, CELEBRATE companies. GARDENS 36 TREE CHANGE TIME 74
REJUVENATE, RELOCATE OR
DO BUSINESS.
TRAVEL BY TRAIN
Sydney trains and NSW Trainlink services
NSW ME TIME 37 SURROUNDS 76
SOUTHERN
We are within easy reach of Sydney, stop at various Southern Highlands HIGHLANDS ARTS 38 BUSINESS DIRECTORY 80
Canberra and the Illawarra. SYDNEY
towns daily.
CANBERRA
WOLLONGONG SHOPPING 40
Don’t put it off... take time out and visit For more information SOUTH COAST
soon. You’ll have the time of your life! call 131 500 or visit www.sydneytrains.info
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HOW DO I
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DRIVING DISTANCES
MALI BRAE FARM, MOSS VALE MITTAGONG TO KM TIME
BOWRAL 6KMS 10MINS
BERRIMA 14KMS 13MINS
MOSS VALE 15KMS 20MINS
BUNDANOON 33KMS 39MINS
ROBERTSON 29KMS 27MINS
FITZROY FALLS 31KMS 33MINS
Love country drives?...
visit our charming Towns & Villages
CANYONLEIGH BERRIMA
It’s time to see the ‘outback’ of the Southern
Highlands. This is where you will see kangaroos
It’s time to delve into the past and Berrima is
just the village to visit. Home to Australia’s
TOURIST DRIVE: 14
MITTAGONG > SUTTON FOREST VIA MOSS VALE > 28KM
TOURIST DRIVE: 15
BOWRAL > MOSS VALE VIA ROBERTSON & FITZROY FALLS > 63KM
at dusk and vast rural landholdings. oldest continually licensed Inn – the Surveyor
General, amazing colonial sandstone ALONG THE WAY: MITTAGONG: FITZ ROY IRON WORKS HISTORIC SITE, STURT CRAFT ALONG THE WAY: BOWRAL: WINGECARRIBEE RESERVOIR VILLAGES OF KANGALOON &
MUST SEE. WILDLIFE ON DUSK AS YOU DRIVE buildings, (one which houses Eschalot, a hatted GLENQUARRY, WILDES MEADOW & BURRAWANG ROBERTSON: ROBERTSON NATURE
CENTRE, SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WELCOME CENTRE & LAKE ALEXANDRA BOWRAL:
THROUGH THIS RURAL LOCATION. restaurant) and even a ghost, if you look hard RESERVE & THE BIG POTATO FITZROY FALLS: BELMORE FALLS & HINDMARSH LOOKOUT,
BRADMAN CENTRE, GALLERIES, SPECIALTY SHOPS & CORBETT GARDENS THE HOME
enough. OF TULIP TIME MOSS VALE: LEIGHTON GARDENS & CECIL HOSKINS NATURE RESERVE, BUSHWALKS & GREAT PHOTO OPPS MOSS VALE: LEIGHTON GARDENS & CECIL HOSKINS
HISTORIC WALK NATURE RESERVE, HISTORIC WALK
BUNDANOON MUST SEE. THE IMPOSING HISTORIC BERRIMA
It’s time to dust off the bagpipes, oil the bicycle COURT HOUSE.
chain and put your walking shoes on. The town is
a step back into the 1930’s, home to Brigadoon,
TOURIST DRIVE: 16
SUTTON FOREST > GOULBURN VIA BUNDANOON > 75KM
TOURIST DRIVE: 17
MITTAGONG > MOSS VALE VIA BERRIMA > 24KM
but these days it’s also a Mecca for cyclists of all FITZROY FALLS
ages and bushwalkers, being the gateway to It’s time to experience the Highlands most
ALONG THE WAY: SUTTON FOREST: MONTROSE BERRY FARM, RED COW FARM GARDEN ALONG THE WAY: MITTAGONG: LAKE ALEXANDRA, FITZ ROY IRON WORKS HISTORIC SITE,
Morton National Park. visited attraction whilst immersing yourself
EXETER: GENERAL STORE BUNDANOON: MORTON NATIONAL PARK, GLOW WORM GLEN, WINIFRED WEST PARK ALONG THE WAY: LOCAL WINERIES & CELLAR DOORS, BOXVALE
in nature with spellbinding views of the Falls WALKING TRACK, BENDOOLEY ESTATE BERRIMA: CRAFT SHOPS & GALLERIES IN BERRIMA,
MUST SEE. GLOW WORMS AND THE which can be accessed from the boardwalk and YE OLDE BICYCLE SHOPPE, BUSHWALKS, CYCLING WINGELLO & PENROSE: ORCHARDS, THE BERRIMA COURTHOUSE & BERRIMA MUSEUM, HARPER’S MANSION NATIONAL TRUST
BUNDANOON HIGHLAND GATHERING. escarpment rim walks. FRUIT IN SEASON ROADSIDE STALLS PROPERTY MOSS VALE: THE MOSS VALE SALEYARDS, LEIGHTON GARDENS & CECIL HOSKINS
NATURE RESERVE, HISTORIC WALK
MUST SEE. THE AMAZING WATERFALL THAT IS
SUTTON FOREST
FITZROY FALLS! MITTAGONG HILL TOP
It’s time to uncover one of the most historic of
It’s time to explore this historic It’s time to take a different route into or out DID YOU
all the Highlands villages, home of our former
NSW Governor’s country residence, Hillview, MOSS VALE town, the northern gateway to the
Highlands and home to Australia’s
of the Highlands and be rewarded by the
Shire’s northern village with a rich history
KNOW?
now with open days and accommodation for It’s time to explore the hub of the Highlands, a first iron works. It is an excellent as a former railway town and now gateway
visitors. Today this village is also home to town with strong ties to the birthplace of the You can explore
example of a country town which to Australia’s largest rail museum - NSW
celebrities like ‘Nicole & Keith’ and Red Cow Highlands and the region’s rural centre. It is has managed to retain its historic Rail Museum at Thirlmere. the picturesque
Farm one of the most visited private gardens in home to livestock saleyards, farmers markets, beginnings, with old and new, side Southern Highlands
the region. and a traditional agricultural show. by side. MUST DO. THE CAVE CREEK WALK.
on one of our
MUST SEE. HISTORIC PEPPERS MANOR HOUSE MUST SEE. LEIGHTON GARDENS IN SPRING MUST SEE. LAKE ALEXANDRA AND ROBERTSON marked tourist
AND ITS GRAND HALL. OR AUTUMN. ITS RESIDENT DUCKS.
It’s time to taste a real potato and ‘the drives
EXETER green heart of the Highlands’ is just the
BOWRAL BURRAWANG
place to find locally grown Robo Spuds. Its
It’s time to experience our English heritage. This It’s time to visit the biggest and most It’s time to experience some old-world rich red fertile soil provides an abundance
thriving village is home to a large number of sophisticated of all the towns and villages in charm. This historic village is a great of rural farmland and a green hue through
English style estates, a picture postcard historic the Highlands. Home to an exciting and eclectic example of ‘how it used to be’ where its hills and dales. Famous as the town
Church and country railway station, both of mix of eateries, (including Biota, a hatted the view from the local pub’s Beer where the film BABE was made.
which could have been lifted straight from an restaurant), wineries, boutique shops, country garden is an attraction in its own
Agatha Christie film set. markets and events. right. MUST SEE. THE UNIQUELY PRESERVED
RAINFOREST THAT IS THE ROBERTSON Watch our short
MUST SEE. ST AIDAN’S HISTORIC CHURCH. MUST SEE. THE AMAZING BRADMAN CENTRE. MUST SEE. OLD SIGN WRITING NATURE RESERVE. tourist drives videos
THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE. View video
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HOW DO I
GET HERE?
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WELCOME
CENTRE, MITTAGONG
FEEL LIKE A VIP @ THE
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
WELCOME CENTRE
...make it your first stop.
RECEIVE CONCIERGE SERVICE AT AVAILABLE AT THE CENTRE MY
LIVES
THE AWARD WINNING SOUTHERN • Free WiFi & E-Bike Hire HERE
HIGHLANDS WELCOME CENTRE. • Coffee - Lavazza
MAKE IT YOUR FIRST STOP WHERE • Local produce, gifts & souvenirs
YOU WILL RECEIVE RED CARPET • Local event ticket sales
TREATMENT FROM EXPERT, • Free maps Steve Rosa, Concierge Manager
KNOWLEDGEABLE & FRIENDLY STAFF. Destination Southern Highlands
• Picnic tables View our Centre facilities
• Meeting space
OUR CONCIERGE STAFF CAN
• Rechargeable facilities for electric CONTACTS
ASSIST WITH 62-70 Main St, Mittagong NSW
• Free accommodation booking service vehicles, smart phones & tablets
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• Events, weddings & meetings • Touchscreens & video wall p: (02) 4871 2888
w: www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au
Southern Highlands Welcome Centre:
• Tours, activities & attractions • Coach & motor home parking
GOLD Winner of 2016 NSW Tourism Awards
• What’s on • Public amenities - NEW award winning ‘Visitor Information Services’
• Tree change & business setup referral colourful loos #visitsouthernhighlands 2017 International Toilet Tourism Awards
‘Best Economic Contributor’
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MY
LIVES
HERE
MEET OUR LOCALS
& GET THE INSIDE STORY
ABOUT THE SOUTHERN
HIGHLANDS
VISIT SOUTHERN
HIGHLANDS YOUTUBE
USING YOUR QR
To hear from our locals download a free SCANNER APP
QR scanner from the app store to view their
stories in our planner. Also visit:
www.youtube.com/user/TheSouthernHighlands
to view more clips.
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You’ll leave your ...
in the Southern Highlands
HOW DO I
GET HERE?
RETFORD PARK NATIONAL HOW DO I
TRUST, BOWRAL GET HERE?
PEPPERS CRAIGIEBURN, BOWRAL
YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE
...with the Southern Highlands once you experience it.
YOU WILL BE REWARDED WITH A Gardens, antiquarian Booktrail, challenging
LIFETIME OF UNIQUE MEMORIES, championship Golf courses, rich Heritage
STORIES & RELATIONSHIPS. THE and Historical past, award winning cool
HIGHLANDS IS A PLACE THAT WILL LEAVE climate Food and Wine products, boutique
A LASTING IMPRESSION WITH YOU AND and specialty Shops, renowned artisans and
HOPEFULLY BRING YOU BACK TO THE Art studio trails, numerous motor, mountain
REGION, AGAIN AND AGAIN WHERE YOU and pushbike Cycle tracks, a treasure trove
CAN SAY “MY HEART LIVES HERE” AND of Antiques and glorious scenic Tourist
FEEL LIKE A HONORARY ‘HIGHLANDER’. Drives. And of course, we are the mecca
Our diverse landscape enables you to for cricket, with the world class Bradman
explore and meander our many charming Centre. ACCOM - ARTS - CRICKET - GOLF - ANTIQUES - BIKES
towns and quaint villages all separated by
picturesque pasturelands and surrounding And if these experiences don’t leave you
wilderness. with a lasting impression then seasonal
ATTRACTIONS - WALKS - WINE - GARDENS - PIES - FOOD
events and activities, like country
You can create your own discovery trails
markets, agricultural shows, cattle sales,
and uncover an experience that tickles HOW DO I
your fancy depending on your time and and concerts will fill that void. We have GET HERE?
LIFESTYLE - DRIVES - BOOKTRAIL - HERITAGE - NATURE
desires. From our stunning and distinct four a destination offering something for
Seasons, breathtaking Nature, magnificent everyone! THE BROWN SHUTTER, BERRIMA
RECONNECT - EVENTS - WEDDINGS - TEATIME - SHOPPING
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HOW DO I
GET HERE?
BELMORE FALLS
HOW DO I
GET HERE?
FITZROY FALLS VISITOR CENTRE
LOVE
NATURE?
...explore our backyard picture postcard settings like the Illawarra
DID YOU KNOW?
Fly and Nellies Glen and the rural ‘English
The spectacular Fitzroy Falls is the
like’ vistas as you drive through locations
regions most visited attraction.
SPECTACULAR LOOKOUTS, LUSH like Robertson, Kangaloon and Glenquarry. HOW DO I
RAINFORESTS, NATIVE AND EXOTIC GET HERE?
Our National Parks of Morton, Nattai,
FLORA AND FORESTS, GUSHING Budderoo, Bungonia and State Forests FITZROY FALLS TRACK
WATERFALLS, QUIET RIVER BANKS, provide walkers, photographers and
A VARIETY OF WILDLIFE AND MAN- adventurers with an array of spectacular
MADE ATTRACTIONS. IT’S A NATURE landscapes and exhilarating tracks for all
LOVER’S TIMELESS PLAYGROUND ages and fitness levels.
READY TO BE EXPLORED.
Take time to visit other gems such as Box
Take time to trek through unspoilt Vale Track, Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra,
bushland, take in awesome beauty or enjoy Lake Alexandra, Gambells Rest, Cave Creek,
a leisurely stroll at night and be wowed by Robertson Rainforest, Cecil Hoskins Nature
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a magical Glow Worm Glen at Bundanoon. Reserve and Wombeyan Caves. Or spot LIVES
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Our majestic waterfalls of Fitzroy, over 90 species of birds, or observe one of
Carrington and Belmore are the star Australia’s BIG 5 mammals living in our Angela Morison,
attractions of our region. Then there are region. National Parks
& Wildlife
View My Story
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More than
just a winery
Eling Forest Estate, one of the Southern Highlands most
established wineries, is committed to crafting cool climate
wines of rewarding complexity and distinctive taste.
A unique destination to enjoy cellar door wine tasting,
delicious food or experience charming accommodation
in the heritage colonial era cottage and homestead.
Located on 180 acres of pastures with rolling hills,
lake, lovely gardens and vineyard, Eling Forest Estate
offers the perfect venue for weddings and functions.
Eling Forest
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12587 Hume Highway,
Sutton Forest NSW 2577
Eling Forest 02 4878 9499
elingforestwinery@gmail.com
W I N E RY & C A F E www.elingforest.com.au
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JOADJA
ESTATE
110 JOADJA RD, BERRIMA, NSW 2575
T 02 4878 5236
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WWW.JOADJAESTATE.COM.AU
HOW DO I
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JOADJAESTATE
GET HERE?
A visit to Joadja Estate will give you a glimpse into the
CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS, BOWRAL workings of the oldest winery in the Southern Highlands.
Estate-grown and family-owned, our wines are nurtured
from the vine to the bottle. Join us for a free tasting in our
cosy cellar door or for free music each long weekend.
LOVE A GOOD DROP?
...award winning wines, beer, cider and spirits
WITH OVER 60 VINEYARDS AND the regions full character. Our Wine Trail
12 CELLAR DOORS, IT’S THE will delight you with some beautiful and
PERFECT TIME TO INTRODUCE unique cellar door experiences.
YOUR PALETTE TO THE BROAD If wine isn’t to your fancy try local tastings
VARIETY OF COOL CLIMATE WINES of Bubbles, Cider or boutique Beers. Our
NOW BEING PRODUCED IN THE
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INCLUDING
new Whisky Distillery at Historic Joadja has
commenced production and isn’t far away
ARTEMIS WINES, BENDOOLEY
CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANC, before a wee drop in the Highlands will be MY
SUNSHACK CIDER & ESTATE
RIESLING, PINOT GRIS, PINOT NOIR, on your lips. LIVES
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MERLOT AND CABERNET SAUVIGNON. 3020 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA 2577 NSW
The Southern Highlands is now home to
Dave Lorentz, T 02 4877 2231
Spend, a lazy afternoon or a couple of days two new breweries: Eden Brewery and the 46 SIR CHARLES MOSES LANE, OLD HUME HWY, MITTAGONG WWW.BENDOOLEYESTATE.COM.AU
Cherry Tree Hill
exploring the region, meet some of our Southern Highlands Brewing Co. View My Story T 0498 199 075
E SALES@ARTEMISWINES.COM.AU Our incredible stone-hewn Cellar Door features some
wine makers such as Dave Lorentz where he
WWW.ARTEMISWINES.COM.AU WWW.BEEMEAD.COM.AU beautiful European wines, our own hand-crafted cool-
loves to share his story and make your visit climate wines and a bespoke menu. Enjoy tasting plates or
With an ambience of rustic Australian elegance, the Artemis
Check out the FREE Wine Trail Map
rewarding. View our wine makers personal
invites on the following pages. You will be for Cellar Door locations
DID YOU KNOW? cellar door is the perfect environment to enjoy a tasting of
our finely crafted wines, ciders, meads and beer. Warm and
more substantial meals by our unique circular fireplace or
in the beautiful courtyard at vineyard’s end.
or visit our website Pinot Noir is the regions signature cool welcoming by the fire in winter, relaxed and casual on our
treated to award winning wines, wines that lawn by the vines in summer. 7 days 10.00am - 5.00pm
www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au climate wine.
reflect our wine makers’ personality and
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HIGHLANDS
WINERY
CNR OLDBURY ROAD &
ILLAWARRA HWY, SUTTON FOREST
T 02 4868 2300
SOUTHERNHIGHLANDSWINERY.COM.AU
Cellar Door - 7 days 10.00am to
4.30pm
Restaurant - Lunch Wednesday to
Monday, Dinner Friday and Saturday
MOUNT ASHBY SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
TAXIS, LIMOUSINES
ESTATE & COACHES
CUTTAWAY ST MAUR
HILL WINES WINES 128 NOWRA RD, MOSS VALE
21 LYELL STREET, MITTAGONG
T 02 4872 4800
T 02 4869 4792 E BOOKINGS@SOUTHERNHIGHLANDSTAXIS.COM.AU
212 SALLY’S CORNER ROAD, EXETER 238 OLD ARGYLE ROAD, EXETER E EVENTS@MOUNTASHBY.COM.AU WWW.SOUTHERNHIGHLANDSTAXIS.COM.AU
T 0409 902 982 T 02 4883 4401 WWW.MOUNTASHBY.COM.AU
E WINES@CUTTAWAYHILL.COM.AU Tour this beautiful district and wineries in one of our luxury
E INFO@STMAURWINES.COM.AU
WWW.CUTTAWAYHILL.COM.AU Mount Ashby Estate is a beautiful boutique vineyard, restaurant coaches; a new chauffeur driven BMW Limousine or a
WWW.STMAURWINES.COM.AU
and cellar door. Guests are seated in a historic building or the Mercedes-Benz Valente 7 seater. Our knowledgeable drivers
Family owned Cuttaway Hill Wines will make your tour immensely interesting. Attractive rates
A family owned winery producing small terrace at handcrafted French Farmhouse tables surrounded by
continue the tradition of award winning for all size groups, including Taxi or chauffeur driven tours
winemaking in the Southern Highlands batch wines. Visit our cellar door & the Sally Beresford collection of antiques.
experience our single estate wines. St Maur for one to four people.
to produce wines of distinction. Open Thursday to Sunday and Public Holidays 11 am to 5 pm.
Open: Fri-Sun – 10am-4.30pm Wine Club membership available. Open
Available for private functions and weddings.
Other Times By Appointment Thursday - Monday 10.30am-4.30pm.
SALLYS CORNER SUTTON FOREST
WINES ESTATE WINES
CHERRY
257 SALLYS CORNER RD, EXETER 21 BLACKHORSE LANE, SUTTON FOREST
(NEXT TO NORTHBOUND MCDONALDS) TREE HILL
T 02 4883 4999
T 02 4878 9278
WWW.SALLYSCORNERWINES.COM.AU WWW.SUTTONFORESTWINES.COM.AU
We excel in chardonnay & merlot “A LITTLE PIECE OF ITALY”
& merlot/shiraz blends. Generous Italian styled Pinot Grigio, classic
discounts for purchases of any 6 or 12 Chianti, award winning Chardonnay
& Pinot Noir.
bottles. Great for wine lovers.
Light meals, desserts & coffee.
Fri-Sun & Public Hols 9am to 5pm.
CHERRY TREE HILL
WINES
GRAPE
ESCAPE 12324 HUME HIGHWAY, SUTTON FOREST
T 0403 432 872
T 0407 677 066 E CELLARDOOR@CHERRYTREEHILL.COM.AU
WWW.GRAPEESCAPE.NET.AU WWW.CHERRYTREEHILL.COM.AU
Cherry Tree Hill is a family owned and run boutique
Our tours are very flexible to suit vineyard producing award winning wines consistently since
your needs. 2005. Our cellar door is open 7 days.
Number 1 in Tripadvisor. Thursday - Monday, 10am - 5pm.
Tuesday & Wednesday, 12noon - 4pm.
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EDEN BREWERY, MITTAGONG
EDEN BREWERY
1/19 CAVENDISH ST, MITTAGONG
T 02 4855 2696
E CHEERS@EDENBREWERY.BEER
WWW.EDENBREWERY.BEER
Eden Brewery is a small, hand crafted, independent
brewery with cellar door, creating a wide range of fresh and MY
unique beers! We believe in doing things right - from using LIVES
100% green energy to sourcing only the highest quality
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ingredients for all our beers and donating 10% of our profits
to Oxfam. So come join us and cheers to change! Jacob Newman,
Eden Brewery
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GET HERE?
MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE, MOSS VALE
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THE MILL CAFE, BOWRAL
HOW DO I
GET HERE?
BURRAWANG GENERAL STORE,
BURRAWANG
LOVE LOVE FOOD?
HIGH TEA? ...it’s time to tantalise your taste buds Abounding in fresh produce like prize winning beef and lamb,
olives and olive oils, berries, potatoes, free range eggs, milk,
cheese, honey and apples, and then there’s the amazing array of
locally produced mouth-watering treats, like homemade meat
...it’s tea time THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CONTINUES TO ENTICE
and fruit pies, breads, jams and conserves, pastries, cakes and
AND ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO LOVE FOOD, TO SHARE IT,
MY TASTE IT, COOK IT, AND SIMPLY ENJOY IT! shortbread. All of which make visitors remember our region and
IT’S TEA TIME IN THE SOUTHERN This most English of grand traditions is a LIVES
HERE which bring them back again and again to revisit their favourite
HIGHLANDS AND WE ARE WAITING quintessential experience of our region. eatery and make sure they don’t go home without their favourite
Take your High Tea or Devonshire Tea
TO SERVE YOU. IMAGINE RELAXING Jan Anstey, ‘supplies’.
experience at one of our many historic Burrawang
OVER FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND General Store Memories are made over food, and the Southern Highlands is the
manor houses such as Milton Park Country
FINE TEAS, INDULGING IN PASTRIES &
House, Dormie House, Peppers Craigieburn
View My Story DID YOU perfect location to make some memories of your own, one’s that
TASTY MORSELS OR ADDING A GLASS or Peppers Manor House. Or if you want KNOW? you can revisit over and over again. It might be a simple meal in
OF BUBBLES FOR THE ULTIMATE a more contemporary venue in a picture a local café, a gourmet feast at a hatted restaurant (we’ve got two
The Southern Highlands
INDULGENCE. in the region), a brunch with friends, a romantic candlelit dinner
landscape try Centennial Vineyards
DID YOU is the home to three
looking out over floodlit gardens or even a picnic beside a river or
Restaurant or one of the many town or ‘hatted’ restaurants.
High Tea is a time for unhurried afternoon
village Cafés and Restaurants, like the
KNOW? looking out over the escarpment.
conversation with friends, delicate cuisine That traditionally high
historic Burrawang General Store. The Highlands provides the opportunity to not only eat and enjoy
and personal service that makes for a tea is in fact dinner - MY
If a good short black, espresso, latte, flat LIVES our amazing produce, but to discover it too, whether it’s a visit to
memorable occasion. Alternatively, if tea time eaten between HERE
white or cappuccino is more your go then a local market or a meandering journey exploring our Southern
you want a morning experience try our 5 & 7pm.
there are approx. 60 coffee outlets dotted Richard Kemp, Highlands food and wine clusters and meeting the makers or
Devonshire Teas they are to die for with Eschalot Restaurant
throughout the Southern Highlands, with attending our annual Food & Wine festival in October.
fluffy homemade scones, fresh clotted View My Story
leading baristas weaving their magic and Come, eat, love and remember.
creams and local berry jams.
creative flair.
24 TEA TIME DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU FOOD 25Burrawang General Store
The Burrawang General Store Cafe is located in the small
and charming Southern Highlands village of Burrawang. Built
in 1867, this iconic building has developed from a traditional
General Store to a culinary destination for locals as well as
visitors to the Southern Highlands.
The Burrawang General Store prepares and serves a high
quality and innovative menu with an emphasis on local
produce. Breakfast all day and lunch until closing.
Relax with a cocktail on the verandah,
warm up by the wood fire, enjoy high tea
in the flower filled garden.
FARM CLUB THE IMPERIAL
or stay in our luxurious three bedroom cottage.
We are also fully licensed.
AUSTRALIA HOTEL Opening hours 8am to 4pm 7 days
1 WERAI ROAD, WERAI 2577 11 Hoddle St, Burrawang
T (02) 4883 4664
228-234 BONG BONG ST, BOWRAL
E INFO@FARMCLUBAUSTRALIA.COM.AU 4886 4496
T 02 4861 1623
WWW.FARMCLUBAUSTRALIA.COM.AU
E RESERVATIONS@THEIMPERIAL.COM.AU
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FARMCLUBAU www.bgsc.com.au
WWW.THEIMPERIAL.COM.AU
Farm Club is a unique family owned Agritourism destination
featuring a licensed canteen and farm shop as well as Home to the award-winning Imperial Bistro, a favourite of Food - Accommodation - Functions
interactive farm stay and visitor adventures.Fresh farm locals & tourists alike, as well as Imperial Pizza, serving
produce, breakfast & lunch. Farm hampers and catering traditional wood-fired pizzas the way pizza should be made.
also available. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days.
GENERAL STORE
SINCE CAFE 1867
SURVEYOR ESCO PAZZO ESCHALOT
GENERAL INN RESTAURANT RESTAURANT
24 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA
26 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA, NSW 2577 84 MAIN STREET, MITTAGONG T 02 4877 1977
T 02 4877 1226 T 02 4872 2400 E FUNCTIONS@ESCOPAZZO.COM.AU WWW.ESCHALOT.COM.AU
E BERRIMAMGT@GMAIL.COM WWW.ESCOPAZZO.COM.AU
No visit to the Highlands is complete without dining at the 11 time
WWW.SURVEYORGENERALINN.COM.AU
Italian restaurant serving authentic regional cuisine. Anna and Hatted Eschalot.
The Surveyor General Inn, Australia’s Oldest Continually Anthony follow on from Emilio to bring a new level of delicious Contemporary cuisine served with relaxed professional service.
Licenced Inn has been a Berrima institution for over 180 Italian food to the Southern Highlands. Also of fering a catering
The seasonal menus are created using locally sourced products
years. Come and experience true country hospitality in service with our sister company - Stefanie’s Kitchen. Both
and from our own gardens.
beautiful Berrima and explore the Inn for a unique insight providing fresh food, bold flavours and friendly service.
into the history & characters of the area! Lunch : Thursday – Sunday
Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday.
Dinner: Wednesday – Saturday
26 FOOD DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU FOOD 27YE OLDE BICYCLE
SHOPPE CAFE
11 CHURCH ST, BUNDANOON
T 02 4883 6043
STRTRD02@GMAIL.COM
Old country charm, full breakfast
and lunch menu, quality coffee,
cakes and slices. Bicycle hire for
all ages with helmets next to the
Morton National Park.
SCOTTISH MITTAGONG
BURRAWANG ARMS RSL CLUB
BOWRAL
VILLAGE CORNER OLD HUME HWY AND BESSEMER ST, MITTAGONG BRASSERIE
HOTEL
69 BOARDMAN ROAD, BOWRAL
T 02 4861 4333 T 02 4872 6700
E SCOTTISHARMSBOWRAL@GMAIL.COM E INFO@MITTAGONGRSL.COM.AU SHOP 2, THE PENDERS
14-16 HODDLE STREET, BURRAWANG WWW.MITTAGONGRSL.COM.AU 1 WINGECARRIBEE ST, BOWRAL
WWW.SCOTTISHARMS.COM.AU
T 02 4886 4206 T (02) 4861 2277
WWW.BURRAWANGVILLAGEHOTEL.COM.AU Located in the heart of East Bowral, come and enjoy our Ironstone Dining features a large selection of items to satisfy WWW.BOWRALBRASSERIE.COM.AU
newly renovated alfresco dining, where there is ample room all appetites and dietary requirements, showcasing our
The hotel is famous for its to entertain you day or night.Open 7 days, with $16.95 Lunch Located at the ‘Paris’ end of town,
woodfired pizzas, pasta and seafood dishes, as well as roasts,
beautiful gardens, spectacular Specials from Mon - Fri, and dinner specials from Mon - Thurs, the Bowral Brasserie serves
burgers and salads. Then treat yourself - finish your meal with
views and tasty food. A perfect there’s something to suit every budget.Bookings are highly delicious French-inspired food. Enjoy
a delicious house-made desert from our Ironstone Cafe.
venue to hold your special event. recommended. Call us to book your table today. sumptuous food and friendly service,
all in chic and classy surroundings.
FEAST THE GLASS
AT BERRIMA CAFE
1 MARKET PLACE, BERRIMA
118 MAIN STREET, MITTAGONG
T 02 4870 1268
T 02 4872 2640
E ENQUIRIES@FEASTATBERRIMA.COM.AU
WWW.FEASTATBERRIMA.COM.AU Open early 7 days offering a
menu of favourites and surprise
Fully licensed restaurant in the historic
breakfast and lunch, lots of sweet
village of Berrima.
treats and available for after dark
Modern Australian cuisine matched to a private functions.
mainly local wines list.
THE COOK’S
THE SHAGGY COOKING SCHOOL
COW KAZCARE GROUNDS, 15-17 KIRKHAM ROAD, BOWRAL
E INFO@THECOOKSCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM.AU
112 MAIN STREET, MITTAGONG WWW.THECOOKSCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM.AU
T 02 4872 2966
WWW.THESHAGGYCOW.COM.AU The Cook’s Cooking School brings Australia’s leading cooks,
food editors & producers to the Southern Highlands for
Award winning cafe with quality exceptional hands-on cooking experiences.
modern country food, excellent Owned by local charity, Your Angel, The Cook’s Cooking
coffee and cakes, a great local wine School hosts general classes, group & corporate bookings.
list with the perfect combination of Proceeds raised support Your Angel community programs.
friendliness and professionalism. Class list and bookings online.
28 FOOD DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU FOOD 29To
Sydney
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We have more home made
PIE TRAIL pie outlets per square
kilometre than anywhere
else in Australia
1. HEATHERBRAE’S PIES* 11. ROBERTSON PIE SHOP* MAP NOT TO SCALE
SUTTON FOREST SERVICE CENTRE, 4400 ILLAWARRA HWY, ROBERTSON
... time to taste the best HUME HWY EAST SIDE P. 02 4885 1330
P. 02 4878 9355 To Nowra
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2. EXETER GENERAL STORE SHOP 1 POST OFFICE CNR,
Mt
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WINTER PIE. THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS IS HOME OLD HUME HWY, BERRIMA
View My Story 3. MONTROSE BERRY FARM
TO AWARD WINNING PIE MAKERS AND WITH OVER 30 P. 02 4877 2177
4. FARM CLUB AUSTRALIA* 20. BRADMAN CENTRE - STUMPS CAFE*
PIE OUTLETS IN THE REGION IT IS QUICKLY BECOMING 13. STONES PATISSERIE* ST JUDE STREET, BOWRAL
1 WERAI ROAD, WERAI
KNOWN AS THE ULTIMATE PIE DESTINATION. PIE TIME: GOLD Winner 11 OLD HUME HWY, BERRIMA P. 02 4862 1247
P. 02 4883 4664
of the 2017 Canberra 2017 Finalist P. 02 4877 1019
Why not eat your way around the Southern Highlands Pie Trail Tourism Awards Australian 5. SOUTHERN RISE BAKERY* 21. MCVITTY GROVE
“Destination Marketing” Tourism Awards 14. BERRIMA BAKERY
and sample the range of pies made in house at local bakeries, Destination Marketing
332 ARGYLE ST, MOSS VALE & 22. GUMNUT PATISSERIE*
WINNER CLARENCE ST, MOSS VALE 15. TWO SKINNY COOKS
restaurants and cafés. Each pie has a hero product carefully CNR CAVENDISH & DALTON ST,
P. 02 4869 2345 MITTAGONG
selected from the range of incredible produce we have right 16. GUMNUT PATISSERIE*
here on our doorstep. 6. MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE* SHOP 7 GRAND ARCADE, P. 02 4872 2172
June is PIE TIME and the region will celebrate the great Aussie icon
with the NSW & ACT Best Pie Competition, along with a two day pie
Australia’s 128 NOWRA ROAD, MOSS VALE
P. 02 4869 4792
BONG BONG ST, BOWRAL
P. 02 4862 2819
23. SHAGGY COW*
112 MAIN STREET, MITTAGONG
7. BURRAWANG GENERAL STORE* 17. STONES PATISSERIE* P. 02 4872 2966
festival - PIE FEST to recognise the best made pies and bakers.
HOME 11 HODDLE STREET, BURRAWANG
P. 02 4886 4496
16-17 HIGH STREET, BOWRAL
P. 02 4877 1019
24. CHELSEA BAKERY
OF PIES
25. HILL TOP VILLAGE BAKERY
Checkout the vast array of local 8. FITZROY FALLS GENERAL STORE 18. THE MILL CAFÉ BOWRAL*
bakers on the PIE TRAIL Map on the 210-224 BONG BONG ST, BOWRAL 26.SOUTHERN RISE BAKERY*
next page. 9. BARRENGARRY GENERAL STORE
34 HODDLE ST, ROBERTSON
19. SCOTTISH ARMS*
10. SOUTHERN PIES KANGAROO VALLEY P. 02 4885 2345
69 BOARDMAN ROAD, BOWRAL
P. 02 4861 4333 *See advertisement (pages 21-33)
30 PIE TIME DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU PIE TIME 31
1SOUTHERN
RISE BAKERY
STONES
PATISSERIE MOSS VALE 332 ARGYLE ST (OPP CLOCK TOWER)
T 02 4869 2345
MOSS VALE CLARENCE ST (OPP POST OFFICE)
T 02 4877 1019 - CAKE & CATERING ENQUIRIES (BERRIMA SHOP) T 02 4869 2345
ROBERTSON 34 HODDLE ST
T 02 4862 2290 - BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES (BOWRAL SHOP)
T 02 4885 2345
WWW.STONESPATISSERIE.COM WWW.SOUTHERNRISEBAKERY.COM
Open 7 Days 8.30am to 4.30pm. Breakfast and Lunch Menu. With three great locations, Southern Rise is a complete
French Inspired Cakes, Pastries and Viennoiserie. Follow bakery serving a full range of traditional breads, cakes and
us on Facebook and Instagram for our latest creations, a signature pie range. All shops are open 6 days - Monday to
catering available. Saturday until 5pm, with Clarence Street opening from 5am
and Robertson and Argyle Street open from 6am each day.
STUMPS
CAFE
ST JUDE ST, BOWRAL
T 02 4862 1247
WWW.BRADMAN.COM.AU
A relaxing café with homecooked
brunch to late lunch. Try our pie
of the month and coffee for only
$10. Take away. Licensed. Group
bookings welcome.
ROBERTSON
PIE SHOP
4400 ILLAWARRA HWY, ROBERTSON NSW 2577
T 02 4885 1330
E ROBERTSONPIESHOP@ACENET.COM.AU
WWW.ROBERTSONPIESHOP.COM.AU
Located at the Eastern Gateway to the Southern Highlands,
3 kilometres outside of Robertson is the multi award
winning Robertson Pie Shop. Selling a large variety of
sweet & savoury pies from you plain meat pie through to the
gourmet. It is definitely worth the drive.
32 PIE TIME DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU PIE TIME 33KOMBI
CAPERS
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, BOWRAL
T 04 8476 5698
E KOMBICAPERS@GMAIL.COM
We have a kombi for any occasion.
Car hire, food and wine tours,
mobile cafe, mobile bar, photobooth,
Mexican and even a sauna.
YOUR EVENT
SOLUTION
13 PIKKAT DRIVE, BRAEMAR
T 02 4889 6900
WWW.YOUREVENTSOLUTION.COM.AU
The trusted name for wedding and event hire in The Southern
Highlands. With exceptional service, beautiful products and expert
advice, our team can help you create your dream wedding. We
supply everything you may need; from the finest marquees and
tents, furniture, catering equipment, tableware through to décor,
props, AV and lighting.
LOVE
WEDDINGS?
...tie the knot in style
THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS IS THE forget with personal touches, ideas and
PERFECT BACKDROP FOR YOUR inside knowledge. Our photographers
SPECIAL DAY AND FOR THE START OF will capture the magic, celebrants will
A LIFETIME PARTNERSHIP. personalise your ceremony, cars and drivers E2 EVENTS
will get you ‘to the church on time’, event
The perfect venue might be a step back in managers and venue operators specialise in
time with a vintage experience in an historic creating the perfect day for you. 11 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA
location, a fairytale in a beautiful garden, a T 02 4877 1977
romantic ceremony in a quaint village church WWW.ESCHALOT.COM.AU
or a simple country style venue. There are
sandstone churches, country estates, farms DID YOU No other wedding venue in the Highlands boasts food
produced by 11 time Hatted restaurant Eschalot.
MY
and gardens, stunning marquees and simply KNOW? LIVES This truly unique venue offers fireplaces for the cooler
HERE
spectacular open spaces. The Southern months and a vine covered courtyard in the summer. Spoil
Highlands hosts your guests and yourself with truly memorable food, wine
We also offer you, special people, who can Sue Stewart,
& service.
over 1000 fairy-tale Growwild
help take the stress out of planning and weddings a year. Wedding Venue
make your special day a day you’ll never View My Story
34 WEDDINGS DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU WEDDINGS 35HOW DO I
GET HERE?
RETFORD PARK NATIONAL TRUST,
BOWRAL
RED COW FARM
WELBY GARDEN
CENTRE 7480 ILLAWARRA HIGHWAY, SUTTON FOREST
T 02 4868 1842
OLD HUME HIGHWAY, WELBY E INFO@REDCOWFARM.COM.AU
T 02 4872 1244 WWW.REDCOWFARM.COM.AU
WWW.WELBYGARDENCENTRE.COM.AU
Garden: 2-5 hectares and 22 garden rooms reflecting a garden for
Welby Garden Centre sepcialises in all seasons brimming with imaginative flair, romance and beauty.
Cool Climate Plants suited to the Open: 10am to 4pm daily from mid September to mid May each year.
Southern Highlands. Plant selection
Parking: Car and coach parking in Red Cow Lane adjacent to the garden.
service and Grounds Maintenance
teams are available through the centre. GARDEN DESIGN NURSERY GIFT SHOP
LOVE BOOKS
LOVE GARDENS? DID YOU
& PAMPERING?
HOW DO I
GET HERE?
KNOW?
...exquisite and peaceful BERKELOUW BOOKS
Over 100,000 Tulips bloom
BEAUTIFUL GARDENS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A DRAWCARD FOR
every Spring in the Southern ...we all need time out for a little ‘me time’!
Highlands public gardens.
VISITORS TO THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, WITH OUR REGION
BEING BLESSED WITH SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST PRIVATE UNWIND WITH A GOOD BOOK
GARDENS, AND NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN YOUR NEXT VISIT, Our booktrail will help you uncover them on shelves in the
WITH SPRING AND AUTUMN BEING THE OPTIMAL TIMES. Southern Hemispheres largest Book Barn (Berkelouws), at
general stores, in little traditional book shops, even coffee
Our cool climate presents wondrous displays of tulips, daffodils, shops all filled to the brim with new and old tomes. Time your
bluebells and peonies. These glorious spring flowers are followed in turn exploration to include a delightful Devonshire tea, glass of
by early summer gardens full of flowering shrubs and displays of some of wine or a leisurely latte by an open fire to help you ‘make the
Australia’s best roses, and home to red & white waratahs. The Southern right choice’.
Highlands is a landscape divided by large stands of mature pines, cypress
THEN PAMPER YOURSELF
and Oak tress, remnants of our past when our colonial pioneers tried to
recreate their homeland. There’s nothing quite like being massaged into a jelly-like
MY state and feeling all your cares drift away at one of the
The annual Tulip Time Festival is one of the biggest drawcards of visitors
LIVES many Southern Highlands resort spas and wellness centres
to the Southern Highlands and provides an opportunity to see a massed HERE
or just take in some leisure pursuits and take in the crisp
tulip display from mid September to early October at Corbett Gardens
Ali Mentesh, clean Highlands air and beautiful landscapes. The Southern
Bowral and other public spaces.
Red Cow Farm Highlands is the perfect place to rejuvenate your mind, body
View My Story and soul.
36 GARDENS DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU ME TIME 37Bowral
ART Gallery
STURT GALLERY BOWRAL
& STUDIOS ART GALLERY
1 SHORT STREET, BOWRAL
CNR RANGE RD & WAVERLEY PDE, MITTAGONG, NSW 2575
T 02 4861 4093
T 02 4860 2083
E OFFICE@BDASGALLERY.COM
E SHOP@STURT.NSW.EDU.AU
WWW.BDASGALLERY.COM
HOW DO I WWW.STURT.NSW.EDU.AU
Established Innovative Contemporary Art Space featuring
GET HERE? Established in 1941, Sturt is the oldest craft centre in Australia
regular new exhibitions. Purpose Built Working Studios with
and is recognized nationally as a centre of excellence for the
Professionally Tutored Day & Evening Classes available. All
BOWRAL ART GALLERY teaching and promotion of Australian craft and design. Sturt is
genres taught, including Painting, Drawing, Print-making.
one of the premier cultural tourist attractions in the Southern
Excellent Exhibition Space. Gallery offers 3 rooms able to
Highlands and features a multi award-winning craft and design
accommodate large works.
shop, gallery, café, studios and historic gardens. Open 7 days.
LOVE THE ARTS? DID YOU
KNOW? WINGECARRIBEE
The Southern Highlands
SHIRE COUNCIL
...time to immerse yourself in our is home to 3 Archibald
CIVIC CENTRE ELIZABETH ST,
creative environment prize winners. MOSS VALE
T 02 4868 0855
WWW.SHAF.COM.AU
Surround yourself with beauty and
THE HIGHLANDS IS RENOWNED FOR OUR
inspiration! Subscribe to ArtsInfo for
STRONG COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, ACTORS, MUSICIANS, weekly Arts and Culture events. Don’t
WRITERS, FILM MAKERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ALL ROUND miss the Southern Highlands Art
Studio Trail in November.
ENTERTAINERS DRAWN TO THE AREA FOR THE FRESH AIR,
NATURAL BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE WHICH PROVIDES THE
PERFECT ENVIRONMENT TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY. MY MILK FACTORY
November is Arts Time when the annual Southern Highlands Arts
LIVES
HERE GALLERY
Festival is in full swing with artisans opening their studio doors
to show-off their creative habitats on the first two weekends of 33 STATION STREET, BOWRAL
November for the Arts Studio Trail. Whilst in the Highlands, take in T 02 4862 1077
WWW.MILKFACTORYGALLERY.COM.AU
our excellent art galleries, view special exhibitions, book into an
art or music workshop, do some art related shopping, enjoy some
The Milk Factory Gallery is located in the CBD of Bowral and
wonderful music or a performance. includes three levels of fine art and gallery gift shop. This award
winning restored heritage building is a well recognised landmark,
If you can’t make it in November, don’t miss our annual Writers
must see in the Southern Highlands. Open seven days.
Festival in July or make sure you take time to wander through our
many galleries, craft and specialty stores for that unique piece of Steve Horton,
art to take home. Bay Tree Gallery
View My Story
38 ARTS DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU ARTS 39HOW DO I
GET HERE?
DIRTY JANES, BOWRAL
M E E T YO U AT G R E E N L A N E
Green Lane is a leafy shopping and dining precinct nestled between Bowral’s famous Dirty Janes and The Acre. It is home to:
Harry's Wine Bar and Bistro with its delicious 'rustic classic' share dishes by renowned chefs Jason Hughes
and Ken Baker. A roaring fire, an international wine list, friendly service, and a cosy "Raffles" style setting make Harry's
a popular meeting place. Open from 10am daily, with lunch from noon and now dinner Friday and Saturday nights.
The Orangery, filled with orchids, indoor plants, art and antiques;
The Potting Shed with its quirky array of vintage pots, gates, benches and topiary;
Green Lane Kitchen for delicious, takeaway lunches and coffee in the garden;
The Green Room, and the stylish Suzie Anderson Home and Campbell and Spearman Interiors.
It's an oasis of green, a friendly meeting place for visitors and locals ... and a bustling hub filled with laughter, music and creativity.
We love it, and we hope you will too!
Maureen and Chris Gardner
For more information, phone Harry's on Green Lane - 02 4862 2983
www.greenlanebowral.com I www.thepottingshedbowral.com I www.harryswinebarbowral
Instagram: @greenlanebowral @harrysongreenlane
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LOVE DID YOU
KNOW?
SHOPPING?
The Southern Highlands
has one of Australia’s
best antique & vintage
trails.
...time to browse & fill your treasure chest
YOU WILL UNCOVER AN ARRAY OF TREASURES FROM FASHION AND
DESIGNER ACCESSORIES, ARTWORKS TO VINTAGE WARES, ANTIQUES AND
COLLECTABLES. DISCOVER ELEGANT HOMEWARES, QUALITY BED LINEN,
HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE, ONE-OFF CLOTHING, BOOTS AND LOCALLY
MY
MADE JEWELLERY. LIVES
HERE
Take home an amazingly soft alpaca garment from Alpaca Australia in Berrima’s
historic retail strip. Go back in time and visit the many stall holders located in Dirty
Jane’s Emporium and Antique Market & The Acre in Bowral, or the Mittagong Antiques
Centre. Any purchase will have its own tale to tell.
Market Time is big time in the Southern Highlands. Each month a colourful array of
regional markets spring up in our towns and villages where you can meet the makers
and purchase the labour of their love such as fresh local produce, patchwork, craft,
Leonie Yip, Belle Fleur Lavender
wools & yarns, needlecraft, tapestries and fabrics. View My Story
40 SHOPPING DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU SHOPPING 41MITTAGONG LYDIE DU BRAY DIRTY JANES SPRINGETTS
ANTIQUES CENTRE ANTIQUES ARCADE
85-87 MAIN STREET, MITTAGONG 117 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BRAEMAR 13 BANYETTE STREET, BOWRAL
T 02 4872 2844 302-306 BONG BONG ST, BOWRAL
T 02 4872 3198 M 0499 980 744 T 02 4861 3231
E LYDIE@LYDIEDUBRAYANTIQUES.COM.AU T 02 4862 2222
E ADMIN@MITTAGONGANTIQUESCENTRE.COM.AU E SHOP@DIRTYJANES.COM
WWW.ANTIQUESONCONSIGNMENT.COM.AU E MANAGEMENT@SPRINGETTSARCADE.COM.AU
WWW.MITTAGONGANTIQUESCENTRE.COM.AU WWW.DIRTYJANES.COM
WWW.SPRINGETTSARCADE.COM.AU
Emporium of quality Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Well known antique dealer Lydie du Bray, born in Paris, has over Spread across 3 warehouses with 75+ purveyors selling quality
35 years experience in the antique business. vintage, antiques, architectural salvage, retro & more! Regular Springetts Arcade is the Shopping Destination of choice in
Porcelain / Fine Arts / Persian Rugs / Estate Jewellery / Silver Her French influence on the presentation of antiques and décor is European & American shipments. Home to Bowral’s Best Tea the Southern Highlands for both locals and visitors.Located
Furniture / Crystal & Glassware / Pottery / Ephemera / Militaria complimented by the beautiful gardens surrounding “Kamilaroi”. Salon serving the Highlands finest high tea. The Potting Shed in the Heart of Bowral in Bong Bong Street.
offers topiary, espalier & edibles in the courtyard leading to This Iconic Bowral Property is a must visit while in Bowral.
With a diverse collection of antique and decorative items and
OPEN 7 DAYS 10:00AM TO 5:00PM Suzie Anderson Home a French, Hamptons, Belgian inspired Food, Fashion & Lifestyle, shop in air conditioned comfort.
directly French imported antiques.
Parking at rear lifestyle store. Open 7 days from 10am to 5pm.
ALPACA BOWERBIRD
AUSTRALIA ON ARGYLE
ROYAL DOULTON THE MARKET PLACE, BERRIMA
OUTLET SHOP T 02 4877 1399
E BERRIMA@ALPACAAUSTRALIA.COM.AU
416 ARGYLE STREET, MOSS VALE
T 02 4868 1125
WWW.ALPACAAUSTRALIA.COM.AU E BOWERBIRDONARGYLE@GMAIL.COM
SHOP B2, 32-34 BOWRAL STREET, BOWRAL NSW 2576
T 02 4861 6544 ALPACA is a remarkable natural fibre renowned for its thermal
E RDOUTLET.BOWRAL@FISKARS.COM qualities, being light yet warm. Whether it is a jumper, scarf, hat, Bowerbird On Argyle. A luxurious emporium with something
WWW.ROYALDOULTONOUTLET.COM.AU cardigan, vest, jacket or coat we pride ourselves in the quality offered for everyone. Collectibles - fine textiles - quirky childrens
and the retail service that we provide. If you have not experienced the gifts - rare and one-off pieces for the home - artwork -
Save up to 70% off your favourite premium homeware interior design studio and much much more.
comfort of ALPACA, we are certain you will be delighted. To those who
brands including Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton,
know the joy of alpaca fashion, welcome back.
Royal Albert, littala and more!
42 SHOPPING DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU SHOPPING 43HOW DO I
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LOVE
HISTORY?
MAP NOT TO SCALE
DID YOU KNOW?
To Nowra
The Southern Highlands is made up 3. BOWRAL 10. FITZROY FALLS
Australia’s first iron works, Fitz Roy
of many towns & villages, each with 30+ SITES INCLUDING MT GIBRALTAR, THE FITZROY FALLS - THE SOUTHERN
Iron Works (1848) is located
a unique past and an eagerness to EMPIRE CINEMA AND SIR DONALD HIGHLANDS’ FIRST TOURIST ATTRACTION
...step back in time in Mittagong.
share their heritage. BRADMAN’S CHILDHOOD HOME
11. HILL TOP
4. BULLIO HILL TOP STATION MONUMENT TO HUMAN
NB: The listing of all the regions BULLIO TUNNEL ON WOMBEYAN CAVES RD ENDEAVOUR AND THE CAPTAIN STARLIGHT
RE-LIVE AUSTRALIA’S PAST Visit the diggings of Australia’s first
significant heritage sites is not TRACK
RICH HISTORY AND HERITAGE iron works, the Fitz Roy Iron Works John Griffin, Fitzroy Inn 5. BUNDANOON
View My Story achievable on the above map and 5+ SITES INCLUDING THE BUNDANOON 12. JOADJA
BY RETRACING OUR REGIONS (1848) in Mittagong located under a
we recommend visiting our website HOTEL JOADJA HISTORIC VILLAGE
CONNECTIONS TO ITS INDIGENOUS, shopping centre or walk in the footsteps
to download the heritage trail fact
of a bushranger on the Starlight Track 6. BURRADOO 13. MITTAGONG
PIONEERS AND FIRST SETTLERS. sheet for more details.
near Hill Top. Why not get in the act and BURRADOO RAILWAY STATION 40+ SITES INCLUDING FITZ ROY IRONWORKS
WITHOUT DOUBT, THE VILLAGE MY
dress up in the Berrima Courthouse for LIVES 7. BURRAWANG AND ALEXANDRA SQUARE
OF BERRIMA (1831) IS ONE OF HERE
Australia’s first trial by jury or pretend BURRAWANG GENERAL STORE AND THE 14. MOSS VALE
AUSTRALIA’S BEST PRESERVED you are landed gentry with a visit to our HERITAGE TRAIL BURRAWANG VILLAGE HOTEL 30+ SITES INCLUDING MOSS VALE RAILWAY
TOWNS OF YESTERYEAR WITH first Governor General’s summer home of FACT SHEET 8. COLO VALE STATION AND THROSBY PARK
ITS PICTURESQUE SANDSTONE Hillview in Sutton Forest.
COLO VALE HISTORIC RAILWAY STATION 15. ROBERTSON
GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE. EVEN PRECINCT
Burrawang village hosts one of ROBERTSON HERITAGE RAILWAY STATION
TODAY GHOST TOURS BRING TO LIFE 1. BELMORE FALLS PRECINCT, ROBERTSON INN AND
Australia’s oldest general stores and the 9. EXETER
STORIES OF ITS DRAMATIC PAST BELMORE FALLS SITE ROBERTSON HOTEL
historic pub is a great place to stop for a EXETER HALL, EXETER PARK, EXETER
TIMES. coffee or beer. 2. BERRIMA VILLAGE RAILWAY STATION AND THE BADGERY 16. SUTTON FOREST
30+ SITES INCLUDING BERRIMA MONUMENT 9 SITES INCLUDING HILLVIEW AND THE
COURTHOUSE. AUSTRALIA’S BEST FIRST EXPLORERS MONUMENT AT THE
PRESERVED GEORGIAN TOWN SUTTON FOREST INN
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2THE FITZROY INN
HISTORIC TOURS
HOW DO I HOW DO I
GET HERE? GET HERE?
1 FERGUSON CRESCENT, MITTAGONG
T 02 4872 3457
JOADJA HISTORIC TOWN OLD BANK HOTEL, MITTAGONG
E BOOKINGS@FITZROYINN.COM.AU
WWW.FITZROYINN.COM.AU
Uncover the fascinating heritage, history and dungeons at the
Fitzroy Inn Historic Retreat - built in 1836. One of the oldest
surviving Inns in NSW, the property has been completely restored.
Take a self-guided tour - Wed - Sun - between 10am - 2pm or fully
guided tours by appointment.
HOW DO I
GET HERE?
MYRA VALE ROAD, WILDES MEADOW
BERRIMA
COURTHOUSE
BERRIMA COURTHOUSE, BERRIMA
T 02 4877 1505
WWW.BERRIMACOURTHOUSE.ORG.AU
Experience one of the Southern
Highlands major attractions.
The Berrima Courthouse Sound &
Light show “Treachery Treason &
Murder” 7 days a week 10am to 4pm.
RETFORD PARK -
NATIONAL TRUST
OF AUSTRALIA
1325 OLD SOUTH RD, BOWRAL
T 02 4861 1933
E RETFORDPARK@NATIONALTRUST.COM.AU
WWW.NATIONALTRUST.ORG.AU/PLACES/RETFORD-PARK
Festivals and events are always more enjoyable when set
in historical landscapes. Retford Park, the home of the late
James Oswald Fairfax A.C. is now the host to an exciting
Calendar of Events. With the impressive homestead and
garden as the backdrop, fond memories are formed.
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GET HERE?
FITZROY INN HERITAGE RETREAT
N e w ly R e f u r bish e d Lu x u ry H ot e l i n t h e H e a rt of Bowr al
At Berida Hotel we provide a boutique hotel experience where history and grandeur meet modern luxury.
FREE ACCOMMODATION
BOOKING SERVICE
OPERATED BY THE SOUTHERN
LOVE A HIGHLANDS WELCOME CENTRE
PH: 1300 657 559
SLEEPOVER? E: TOURISM@WSC.NSW.GOV.AU
WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU
...take time to stay a while
TAKING TIME OUT FOR THAT SHORT BREAK villages. Self Contained accommodation is Check out more details on our website
AWAY IS SOMETHING NONE OF US DO a great option for families or groups. There www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au under
ENOUGH, AND IF YOU COME MIDWEEK, are pretty cottages in garden settings, old Accommodation where you can even book
LESS IS MORE: FEWER PEOPLE, AND farm houses, and bush cabins. and pay online!
LOWER TARIFFS MAKE A MID WEEK BREAK
A VERY ATTRACTIVE PROPOSITION. Country Style Motels may be more your
4 STAR LUXURY BISTRO OFFICINA GUEST LOUNGE
EXCUSES ARE ALL TOO EASY, BUT MAKING choice, if so, the Southern Highlands can
TIME TO GET AWAY FROM ROUTINE IS offer those close to golf courses, some
MY Located in the heart of the Southern Highlands our hotel is the perfect place for business or pleasure
SO IMPORTANT AND THE SOUTHERN even have their own pools and tennis LIVES
HERE with 42 luxurious guest rooms, conference facilities and a complete Health Club including indoor
HIGHLANDS CAN MAKE YOUR BREAK AWAY, courts. Guest Houses have long been
heated pool, gym, tennis courts and Endota Day Spa.
REALLY EASY AND ONCE YOU’RE HERE YOU associated with the Southern Highlands,
WON’T WANT TO LEAVE. and here guests will find warm friendly
service in delightful surroundings. freshest of local produce and an array of fine beverages in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Where to Sleep? Resorts offer private
rooms, suites, spa baths, wonderful Pub accommodation is also a great option
restaurants, where pampered guests can with many hotels offering great value For bookings and enquiries visit www.beridahotel.com.au 02 4861 1177
enjoy all the trappings of a luxury country accommodation and hearty meals in a
house. Bed & Breakfast choices range from more casual atmosphere. And... for those 6 d av i d s t re e t , b ow r a l
Rebecca Goddard, Berida Hotel
historic homes, country cottages, art deco who yearn for the great outdoors, there are
View My Story
mansions and modern homes in towns and campsites in and out of town.
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Nestled amongst the picturesque Southern Highlands, The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park is surrounded by
Army St
Bundanoon
scenery reminiscent of rural England and just a short distance from a regional highlight, the Bradman Erith St
Train Station
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Choose from studio, one bedroom or two bedroom self contained apartments, all offering spaciousness Dining
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THE SEBEL BOWRAL HERITAGE PARK
Church St
9 Kangaloon Road, Bowral, NSW 2576 Philip St
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Immerse yourself
in grandeur
Peppers Manor House redefines the Southern Highlands’
vintage charm, boasting elegantly appointed rooms and Katers
Restaurant that showcases the true flavours of the region.
Experience Peppers.
To book call 1300 987 600
or visit peppers.com.au
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