Annalise & Brett’s guidebook to great Southern Highland Experiences
Food scene
Josh's Cafe
9 Old Hume HwyGreat for lunches.
Very romantic, especially on colder days when the fires are lit. Great for special occasion meals.
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Eschalot
24 Old Hume HwyVery romantic, especially on colder days when the fires are lit. Great for special occasion meals.
A brand new eatery in the heart of Berrima.
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Berrima Vault House. Est: 1844 / 2021
11 Old Hume HighwayA brand new eatery in the heart of Berrima.
A Friday night favourite with locals. Honest pub food and close to 'home'. It's recommended to book.
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Robertson Public House & Kitchen
89 Hoddle StA Friday night favourite with locals. Honest pub food and close to 'home'. It's recommended to book.
Dine in or take away and enjoy a pizza at the Huts overlooking the rolling green hills of Kangaloon. The pizzas are delicious and its lovely to support a local family eatery.
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Pizzas in the Mist
42 Hoddle StDine in or take away and enjoy a pizza at the Huts overlooking the rolling green hills of Kangaloon. The pizzas are delicious and its lovely to support a local family eatery.
Beautiful French Food - makes for a lovely 'special occasion' meal in the heart of Bowral.
Bowral Brasserie
1 Wingecarribee StBeautiful French Food - makes for a lovely 'special occasion' meal in the heart of Bowral.
Stop by the Robertson Cheese Factory to pick up some locally made cheeses and crackers to enjoy with a glass of wine by the campfire at the huts.
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Robertson Cheese Factory
107 Hoddle StStop by the Robertson Cheese Factory to pick up some locally made cheeses and crackers to enjoy with a glass of wine by the campfire at the huts.
The Bistro Sociale at Berida Hotel in Bowral is great for an intimate dinner or a group. Food is delicious, and their bar stocks the largest range of Gin in the Southern Highlands. Bookings recommended.
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Bistro Sociale
6 David StThe Bistro Sociale at Berida Hotel in Bowral is great for an intimate dinner or a group. Food is delicious, and their bar stocks the largest range of Gin in the Southern Highlands. Bookings recommended.
Sightseeing & Walks in the Area
A great walk along an old disused railway, through the eucalyptus forests near Mittagong. Can get muddy after heavy rains, so would suggest sturdy water-proof walking shoes. Take a snack or picnic to have at the look out overlooking the Kangaroo Valley.
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Box Vale Walking Track
Box Vale Walking TrackA great walk along an old disused railway, through the eucalyptus forests near Mittagong. Can get muddy after heavy rains, so would suggest sturdy water-proof walking shoes. Take a snack or picnic to have at the look out overlooking the Kangaroo Valley.
Beautiful walking tracks, beautiful falls and views along the way. Start at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre. Remember to take your credit card or some coins as you will need to pay for parking.
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Fitzroy Falls
Beautiful walking tracks, beautiful falls and views along the way. Start at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre. Remember to take your credit card or some coins as you will need to pay for parking.
Even if you don't have a lot of time, it's worth the short walk down just to see the Falls, especially after heavy rains. They are magnificent and the look out is easy to find.
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Carrington Falls picnic area
Lookout TrackEven if you don't have a lot of time, it's worth the short walk down just to see the Falls, especially after heavy rains. They are magnificent and the look out is easy to find.
Lovely combination of walks to be taken in the Reserve, along with dedicated places for picnics
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Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
Lovely combination of walks to be taken in the Reserve, along with dedicated places for picnics
Activities in the Area
If you love to Mountain Bike, Welby has a range of easy, medium and difficult tracks that are sure to entertain all levels.
Welby MTB Trails
Meranie StreetIf you love to Mountain Bike, Welby has a range of easy, medium and difficult tracks that are sure to entertain all levels.
Take a 1.5km walk through the treetops (approx. 20-30m off the ground). For the adventurous, you can ride what is officially the highest Zip-line in Australia. You will need to pre-book your time-slot on their website https://www.illawarrafly.com.au/
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
182 Knights Hill RdTake a 1.5km walk through the treetops (approx. 20-30m off the ground). For the adventurous, you can ride what is officially the highest Zip-line in Australia. You will need to pre-book your time-slot on their website https://www.illawarrafly.com.au/