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TRAVEL BY CAR DRIVES, TOWNS & VILLAGES 6 HISTORY 48 The Southern Highlands is just 1.5 hours WELCOME CENTRE 8 ACCOMMODATION 50 GETTING drive south of Sydney and 2 hours north of Canberra. OUR LOCALS 12 ACTIVITIES 58 From Sydney HERE EXPERIENCES 14 GOLF 62 Take the M7 or M5 motorways south ...we’re so close, yet to Mittagong. NATURE 16 CYCLING 64 worlds away. From Canberra WINE, BEER, CIDER & SPIRITS 18 CRICKET 66 Via the Federal and Hume Highways, then MY use the Southern Highlands exits to Moss TEA TIME 24 WHAT’S ON 68 LIVES HERE ISN’T IT ABOUT TIME... YOU FELL Vale, Berrima or Mittagong. IN LOVE WITH THE BEAUTIFUL FOOD 25 TULIP TIME 71 TRAVEL BY COACH I want to show off My NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS? Express coaches depart Sydney, Melbourne, PIE TIME 30 GET TOGETHER 72 Backyard to you. Scan QR TAKE TIME TO ENJOY A SHORT Code to view video clip of Canberra and the Illawarra daily. Bookings COFFEE TIME 34 TREE CHANGE 74 My Southern Highlands. BREAK AND RELAX, ESCAPE, should be made directly with coach UNWIND, RECONNECT, CELEBRATE, companies. WEDDINGS 38 LEARNING 75 REJUVENATE, RELOCATE OR TRAVEL BY TRAIN DO BUSINESS. GARDENS 40 WALKS 76 Sydney trains and NSW Trainlink services NSW SOUTHERN We are within easy reach of Sydney, stop at various Southern Highlands HIGHLANDS ARTS 42 SURROUNDS 77 Canberra and the Illawarra. towns daily. SYDNEY WOLLONGONG CANBERRA SHOPPING 44 BUSINESS DIRECTORY 80 Don’t put it off... time out and visit soon. For more information SOUTH COAST You’ll have the time of your life! call 131 500 or visit www.sydneytrains.info MARKETS 46
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HOW DO I GET HERE? DRIVING DISTANCES FITZROY FALLS MITTAGONG TO KM TIME BOWRAL 6KMS 10MINS BERRIMA 14KMS 13MINS MOSS VALE 15KMS 20MINS BUNDANOON 33KMS 39MINS ROBERTSON 29KMS 27MINS FITZROY FALLS 31KMS 33MINS
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CANYONLEIGH BERRIMA It’s time to see the ‘outback’ of the Southern It’s time to delve into the past and Berrima is TOURIST DRIVE: 14 TOURIST DRIVE: 15 Highlands. This is where you will see kangaroos just the village to visit. Home to Australia’s MITTAGONG > SUTTON FOREST VIA MOSS VALE > 28KM 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 CENTRE, SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WELCOME CENTRE & LAKE ALEXANDRA BOWRAL: GLENQUARRY, WILDES MEADOW & BURRAWANG ROBERTSON: ROBERTSON NATURE THROUGH THIS RURAL LOCATION. restaurant) and even a ghost, if you look hard BRADMAN CENTRE, GALLERIES, SPECIALTY SHOPS & CORBETT GARDENS THE HOME RESERVE & THE BIG POTATO FITZROY FALLS: BELMORE FALLS & HINDMARSH LOOKOUT, enough. OF TULIP TIME MOSS VALE: LEIGHTON GARDENS & CECIL HOSKINS NATURE RESERVE, BUSHWALKS & GREAT PHOTO OPPS MOSS VALE: LEIGHTON GARDENS & CECIL HOSKINS NATURE RESERVE, HISTORIC WALK BUNDANOON MUST SEE. THE IMPOSING HISTORIC BERRIMA HISTORIC WALK 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 TOURIST DRIVE: 17 SUTTON FOREST > GOULBURN VIA BUNDANOON > 75KM 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: MITTAGONG: LAKE ALEXANDRA, FITZ ROY IRON WORKS HISTORIC SITE, Morton National Park. visited attraction whilst immersing yourself ALONG THE WAY: SUTTON FOREST: MONTROSE BERRY FARM, RED COW FARM GARDEN 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 THE AMAZING WATERFALL THAT IS SUTTON FOREST MUST SEE. 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 all the Highlands villages, home of our former MOSS VALE town, the northern gateway to the out of the Highlands and be rewarded by DID YOU NSW Governor’s country residence, Hillview, Highlands and home to Australia’s the Shire’s northern village with a rich 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 history as a former railway town and now visitors. Today this village is also home to town with strong ties to the birthplace of the example of a country town which gateway to Australia’s largest rail museum You can explore the celebrities like ‘Nicole & Keith’ and Red Cow Highlands and the region’s rural centre. It is has managed to retain its historic - NSW Rail Museum at Thirlmere. picturesque Southern Farm, one of the most visited private gardens in home to livestock saleyards, farmers markets, beginnings, with old and new, side THE CAVE CREEK WALK. the region. and a traditional agricultural show. by side. MUST DO. Highlands on one of our marked MUST SEE. HISTORIC PEPPERS MANOR HOUSE MUST SEE. LEIGHTON GARDENS IN SPRING MUST SEE. LAKE ALEXANDRA AND ROBERTSON tourist drives. AND ITS GRAND HALL. OR AUTUMN. ITS RESIDENT DUCKS. It’s time to taste a real potato and ‘the EXETER BOWRAL BURRAWANG green heart of the Highlands’ is just the 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 garden is an attraction in its own restaurant), wineries, boutique shops, country Watch our short Agatha Christie film set. markets and events. right. MUST SEE. THE UNIQUELY PRESERVED RAINFOREST THAT IS THE ROBERTSON tourist drives videos MUST SEE. ST AIDAN’S HISTORIC CHURCH. MUST SEE. THE AMAZING BRADMAN CENTRE. MUST SEE. OLD SIGN WRITING NATURE RESERVE. View video THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE.
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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. • Picnic tables Destination Southern Highlands View our Centre facilities OUR CONCIERGE STAFF CAN • Meeting space • Rechargeable facilities for electric CONTACTS ASSIST WITH 62-70 Main St, Mittagong NSW vehicles, smart phones & tablets • Free accommodation booking service e: [email protected] • Touchscreens & video wall p: (02) 4871 2888 • Events, weddings & meetings Southern Highlands Welcome Centre: w: www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au • 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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Cashmere Essentials is a proudly owned Australian company located in Bowral, Southern Highlands which sources the finest Cashmere yarns from around the world. We combine these yarns with classic, luxurious designs in beautiful colours to provide outstanding Cashmere products for ladies and men.
Our range of Dea Kudibal, a beautiful Danish designed brand of silk tunics, dresses and scarves continues our love of natural fibres. We also stock . Norwegian designed, waterproof, windproof, machine washable jackets. The perfect stylish travelling companion.
OUR EXCLUSIVE DIRECT FLAGSHIP STORE IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Shop 3, Corbett Plaza (Between Bong Bong & Wingecarribee Streets) Bowral NSW 2576 Tel. +61 02 4861 6547 ― Int:. +61 1300 133 199 | www.cashmereessentials.com ― [email protected]
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MEET OUR LOCALS & GET THE INSIDE STORY HOW DO I ABOUT THE SOUTHERN GET HERE? HIGHLANDS BENDOOLEY ESTATE CELLAR DOOR, BERRIMA
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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STURT CRAFT CENTRE, MITTAGONG
ur ... You’ll leave yo HOW DO I in the Southern Highlands GET HERE?
OLD BERRIMA GAOL, BERRIMA 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 MY LIVES HIGHLANDS IS A PLACE THAT WILL LEAVE climate Food and Wine products, boutique HERE A LASTING IMPRESSION WITH YOU AND and specialty Shops, renowned artisans and Art studio trails, numerous motor, mountain HOPEFULLY BRING YOU BACK TO THE Tim Pollard, and pushbike Cycle tracks, a treasure trove REGION, AGAIN AND AGAIN WHERE YOU Kombi Capers of Antiques and glorious scenic Tourist View My Story CAN SAY “MY HEART LIVES HERE” AND Drives. And of course, we are the mecca FEEL LIKE A HONORARY ‘HIGHLANDER’. for cricket, with the world class Bradman Our diverse landscape enables you to Centre. explore and meander our many charming And if these experiences don’t leave you ACCOM - ARTS - CRICKET - COFFEE - GOLF - ANTIQUES - BIKES towns and quaint villages all separated by with a lasting impression then seasonal picturesque pasturelands and surrounding events and activities, like country markets, wilderness. agricultural shows, cattle sales, and ATTRACTIONS - WALKS - WINE - GARDENS - PIES - FOOD You can create your own discovery trails concerts will fill that void. We have a destination offering something for everyone! and uncover an experience that tickles HOW DO I your fancy depending on your time and LIFESTYLE - DRIVES - BOOKTRAIL - HERITAGE - NATURE GET HERE? desires. From our stunning and distinct four
Seasons, breathtaking Nature, magnificent BURRAWANG GENERAL STORE CAFE
RECONNECT - EVENTS - WEDDINGS - TEATIME - SHOPPING
14 EXPERIENCES DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU EXPERIENCES 15 FITZROY FALLS VISITOR CENTRE
1301 NOWRA ROAD, FITZROY FALLS T: 02 4887 7270 E: FITZROYFALLS.VISITORCENTRE@ ENVIRONMENT.NSW.GOV.AU WWW.NATIONALPARKS.NSW.GOV.AU
Open daily from 9am-5pm* Fitzroy Falls is the gateway to the Morton National Park. Visitors can enjoy a nature based adventure to unwind, relax and connect with our precious natural and cultural heritage.
The Visitor Centre is the heart of the precinct & your first stop to discover majestic waterfalls, lookouts, scenic vistas, resident Lyrebirds & other fauna, walking tracks with new views around each corner. Engaging self-guided interpretation, guided nature and Aboriginal tours, picnic areas with electric BBQ’s, HOW DO I a café with indoor/outdoor seating. GET HERE? # Main lookout to Fitzroy Falls within a full accessible 2-minute walk FITZROY FALLS VISITOR CENTRE # Scenic vistas from a further 15 lookouts # Easy walks *Closed 25th Dec
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NATURE? NELLIES GLEN, ROBERTSON ...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.
RAINFORESTS, NATIVE AND EXOTIC Our National Parks of Morton, Nattai, FLORA AND FORESTS, GUSHING WOMBEYAN Budderoo, Bungonia and State Forests CAVES WATERFALLS, QUIET RIVER BANKS, provide walkers, photographers and A VARIETY OF WILDLIFE AND MAN- adventurers with an array of spectacular WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD, WOMBEYAN CAVES MADE ATTRACTIONS. IT’S A NATURE landscapes and exhilarating tracks for all T: 02 4843 5976 LOVER’S TIMELESS PLAYGROUND ages and fitness levels. E: [email protected] WWW.NATIONALPARKS.NSW.GOV.AU READY TO BE EXPLORED. Take time to visit other gems such as Box Hidden in a p eaceful sheltered valley just one hour from Goulburn, the Take time to trek through unspoilt Vale Track, Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra, Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve offers spectacular limestone caves bushland, take in awesome beauty or enjoy Lake Alexandra, Gambells Rest, Cave Creek, and a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Robertson Rainforest, Cecil Hoskins Nature a leisurely stroll at night and be wowed by MY Follow one of the walking trails to the Awesome marble canyon, lookouts Reserve and Wombeyan Caves. Or spot LIVES and waterfalls. a magical Glow Worm Glen at Bundanoon. HERE over 90 species of birds, or observe one of Our majestic waterfalls of Fitzroy, Camping and Cabins are available. Discover it all. Carrington and Belmore are the star Australia’s BIG 5 mammals living in Jo Stammers, attractions of our region. Then there are our region. Wingecarribee Shire Council View My Story
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CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS, BOWRAL
LOVE A GOOD DROP? HOW DO I GET HERE?
...award winning wines, beer, cider and spirits ARTEMIS WINES, MITTAGONG
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 new Whisky Distillery at Historic Joadja has SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INCLUDING commenced production and isn’t far away CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANC, before a wee drop in the Highlands will be MY LIVES RIESLING, PINOT GRIS, PINOT NOIR, on your lips. HERE MERLOT AND CABERNET SAUVIGNON. The Southern Highlands is now home to two new breweries: Eden Brewery and the Emma Aboud, Spend, a lazy afternoon or a couple of days Bendooley Estate Southern Highlands Brewing Co. exploring the region, meet some of our View My Story wine makers such as Dave Lorentz where he loves to share his story and make your visit rewarding. View our wine makers personal Check out the Wine Trail in the DID YOU KNOW? invites on the following pages. You will be Pullout Map for Cellar Door locations or visit our website: Pinot Noir is the regions signature treated to award winning wines, wines that www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au cool climate wine. reflect our wine makers’ personality and
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110 JOADJA ROAD, BERRIMA NSW 2575 21 LYELL ST, MITTAGONG T: (02) 4878 5236 T: 02 4872 4800 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] WWW.JOADJAESTATE.COM.AU WWW.SOUTHERNHIGHLANDSTAXIS.COM.AU
A visit to Joadja Estate will give you a glimpse into the Tour this beautiful district and wineries in one of our luxury coaches, workings of the oldest winery in the Southern Highlands. a new chauffeur driven BMW Limousine, a new Me rcedes-Benz Estate-grown and family-owned, our wines are nurtured Valente 7 seater or one of our exce llent taxis or Maxi Cabs. Our from the vine to the bottle. Join us for a free tasting in our knowledgeable drivers will make your tour immensely interesting. cosy cellar door or for free music each long weekend. Attractive rates for all size groups, including Taxi or chauffeur driven tours for one to four people.
ARTEMIS WINES CELLAR DOOR
46 SIR CHARLES MOSES LN, MITTAGONG, NEAR WOMBEYAN CAVES TURN OFF T: +61 4 0119 9075 E: [email protected] WWW.ARTEMISWINES.COM.AU
With an ambience of rustic Australian elegance, the Artemis Cellar Door is t he HIGHLANDS FOOD BENDOOLEY ESTATE perfect environment to enjoy a tasting of premium cool climate wines, Sunshack AND WINE TOURS CELLAR DOOR ciders, Beemead and beer.
T: 0410 590 044 3020 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA 2577 NSW Everyone is welcome at our Cellar Door, it doesn’t matter E: [email protected] T: (02) 4877 2235 how much or how little you know about wine, just sit back HIGHLANDSFOODANDWINETOURS.COM.AU WWW.BENDOOLEYESTATE.COM.AU and enjoy personalised service from our friendly cellar door staff. We are passionate about wine and look forward to sharing our knowledge with you. Join us to explore the food and wine of the Southern Highlands in the Voted Cellar Door with the best food 2017 & 2018 by Gourmet comfort of our Mercedes Bus. Traveller Wine, our unique Cellar Door features a collection of our From Oct - Mar we hold various events outdoors such as Enjoy the picturesque beauty of the Southern Highlands while own hand-crafted cool-climate wines as well as a bespoke menu. Vinyl Nights & Movie in the Vines. enjoying its beautiful wineries and food producers. Enjoy a delicious lunch by the roaring fire or al fresco in the Tickets are available from the website. courtyard with beautiful vineyard views. We will pick you up from your acco mmodation in the Southern Open 7 days. Wood-fired pizzas are held every Sunday from Highlands and return you at the end of the day. 11am-3.30pm, but are weather dependent. Please call us to confirm
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212 SALLYS CORNER ROAD, KELLS CREEK RD, MITTAGONG SUTTON FOREST T: 02 4878 5213 T: (02) 4800 9031 WWW.TERTINIWINES.COM.AU WWW.CUTTAWAYHILL.COM.AU
Family owned Cuttaway Hill Wines Gourmet Traveller Wine 2018 have continues the tradition of award recently awarded us Star Cellar Door winning winemaking offering a taste of for the Southern Highlands. the Southern Highlands in a glass. We welcome you to come & experience Open: Thurs-Mon 10:30am-4.30pm our friendly cellar door. Other Times By Appointment Open 7 days 10am to 5pm MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE EDEN BREWERY
SUTTON FOREST ST MAUR 128 NOWRA RD, MOSS VALE UNIT 1, 19 CAVENDISH ST, MITTAGONG T: 02 4869 4792 T: (02) 4855 2696 WINES WINES E: [email protected] E: [email protected] WWW.MOUNTASHBY.COM.AU WWW.EDENBREWERY.BEER 21 BLACKHORSE LANE, SUTTON 238 OLD ARGYLE ROAD , EXETER FOREST, NEXT TO MCDONALDS T: 02 4883 4401 Mount Ashby Estate is a beautiful boutique vineyard, restaurant and cellar Eden Brewery is a small, hand-crafted, independent brewery with WWW.SUTTONFORESTWINES.COM.AU E: [email protected] door. Guests are seated in an historic building or on the terrace at a cellar door, creating a wide-range of fresh and unique beers! handcrafted French Farmhouse tables surrounded by the Sally Beresford We believe in doing things right from using 100% green energy, collection of antiques. to sourcing only the highest quality ingredients for all our beers and Family owned, Italian styled red & Set in a rustic diary farm, we invite you donating 10% of our profits to charity! So come join us and cheers to white wines. Light meals & antipasto to join us in tasting our farm grown Open Thursday to Sunday and Public Holidays 11am to 5pm. change! platters available, great pastries, wines and share our history! coffee & gelato. Cellar door specials Wine Club membership available. Available for private functions and weddings. always available. Open Fri-Sun Cellar door is open Thursday to 9am-5pm inc public holidays. Monday 10.30am till 4.30pm.
SALLYS CORNER SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WINES HOW DO I WINERY GET HERE? 257 SALLYS CORNER ROAD, EXETER CNR OLDBURY RD & ILLAWARRA HWY, SUTTON FOREST T: 02 4883 4999 T: 02 4868 2300 WWW.SALYSCORNERWINES.COM.AU WWW.SOUTHERNHIGHLANDSWINERY.COM.AU MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE CELLAR DOOR, MOSS VALE
Experience our award winning cool We excel in chardonnay and merlot, climate wines and delicious local and merlot/shiraz blends. Generous produce food in our restaurant. discounts for purchases of any 6 or 12
bottles. Great for wine lovers. The ideal location for wine tasting, weddings and functions.
THE GRAPE ELING FOREST ESCAPE WINERY
THROUGHOUT, THE SOUTHERN 12587 HUME HWY, SUTTON FOREST HIGHLANDS T: 02 4878 9499 T: 0407 677 066 WWW.ELINGFOREST.COM.AU WWW.THEGRAPEESCAPE.COM.AU
Join our first class wine tour of Eling Forest Estate is one of the fantastic cellar doors and vineyards. Southern Highlands most established Itineraries are flexible and can be wineries, it is committed to crafting tailored to create the perfect tour. cool climate wines of rewarding complexity and distinctive taste. Open Mon to Sun 8am to 4pm.
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THE MILL CAFE, BOWRAL
HOW DO I GET HERE?
MILTON PARK, BOWRAL
LOVE LOVE FOOD? ...it’s time to tantalise your taste buds Abounding in fresh produce like prize winning beef and lamb, HIGH TEA? olives and olive oils, berries, potatoes, free range eggs, milk, cheese, honey and apples, and then there’s the amazing array ...it’s tea time THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CONTINUES TO ENTICE of locally produced mouth-watering treats, like homemade meat AND ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO LOVE FOOD, TO SHARE IT, and fruit pies, breads, jams and conserves, pastries, cakes and MY LIVES 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 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 Emma Gray, ‘supplies’. experience at one of our many historic Milton Park OVER FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND manor houses such as Milton Park Country Country House Memories are made over food, and the Southern Highlands is the Hotel & Spa FINE TEAS, INDULGING IN PASTRIES & DID YOU perfect location to make some memories of your own, one’s that House, Dormie House, Peppers Craigieburn View My Story 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 a local café, a gourmet feast at a hatted restaurant (we’ve got three OF BUBBLES FOR THE ULTIMATE a more contemporary venue in a picture The Southern Highlands INDULGENCE. landscape try Centennial Vineyards DID YOU is the home to three in the region), a brunch with friends, a romantic candlelit dinner Restaurant or one of the many town or ‘hatted’ restaurants. looking out over floodlit gardens or even a picnic beside a river or High Tea is a time for unhurried afternoon KNOW? village Cafés and Restaurants, like the 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 LIVES our amazing produce, but to discover it too, whether it’s a visit to memorable occasion. Alternatively, if If a good short black, espresso, latte, flat tea time eaten between HERE 5 & 7pm. a local market or a meandering journey exploring our Southern you want a morning experience try our white or cappuccino is more your go then there are approx. 100 coffee outlets dotted Highlands food and wine clusters and meeting the makers or Devonshire Teas they are to die for with Josh Huxtable, throughout the Southern Highlands, with Ludo attending our annual Food & Wine festival in October. fluffy homemade scones, fresh clotted leading baristas weaving their magic and View My Story creams and local berry jams. Come, eat, love and remember. creative flair.
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FARM CLUB SCOTTISH AUSTRALIA ARMS
1 WERAI ROAD, WERAI 2577 69 BOARDMAN RD, BOWRAL T: 02 4883 4664 T: 02 4861 4333 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] WWW.FARMCLUBAUSTRALIA.COM.AU WWW.SCOTTISHARMS.COM.AU
Farm Club is a unique family owned Agritourism destination featuring a With Lunch Time Meal Deals from Mon-Fri, and Nightly Specials licensed canteen and farm shop as well as interactive farm stay and visitor Mon-Thurs, there is something for everyone. With a wide se lection of adventures. beers on tap, relax in the beer garden or in the cooler months get BOUTIQUE BISTRO - BAR TAB cosy by the fire. Family friendly, popular with locals and tourists - ACCOMMODATION BOTTLESHOP VIP LOUNGE Fresh farm produce, breakfast & lunch. Farm hampers and catering also we have ample room for large tables. Easy parking, only 5 mins from available. Bowral CBD. Bookings highly recommended. OPEN 7 DAYS @BOWRALHOTEL @THEBOWRAL www.facebook.com.au/farmclubau 412 BONG BONG STREET BOWRAL PHONE: 02 4862 2646 WWW.THEBOWRALHOTEL.COM
SURVEYOR BENDOOLEY ESTATE GENERAL INN RESTAURANT
26 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA 3020 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA 2577 NSW T: 02 4877 1226 T: (02) 4877 2235 E: [email protected] WWW.BENDOOLEYESTATE.COM.AU WWW.SURVEYORGENERALINN.COM.AU
The Surveyor General Inn, Australia’s oldest continually licensed Inn The Bendooley Estate restaurant celebrates the best seasonal has been a Berrima institution for over 180 years. produce. From the grill to the wood fire oven, you can enjoy a delicious lunch with wine, or coffee & cake amongst the stunning Come and experience true country hospitality in beautiful Berrima backdrop of books in the iconic Berkelouw Book Barn. and explore the Inn for a u nique insight into the history and Open for lunch 7 days: M-F from 12.00pm, Weekends from 11.30am. characters of the area! HOW DO I GET HERE?
STONES PATISSERIE, BERRIMA
26 FOOD DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU FOOD 27 ESCHALOT ZEN OASIS RESTAURANT
24 OLD HUME HWY, BERRIMA 230 MEDWAY ROAD, BERRIMA T: 02 4877 1977 T: 02 4877 1285 WWW.ESCHALOT.COM.AU WWW.ZEN-OASIS.COM
Located in the heart of Berrima, Life-Health-Harmony. A whole Eschalot utilises the finest, locally harmony experience for your body, sourced ingredients to produce an mind & spirit, appreciated through outstanding culinary experience. vegetarian/vegan cuisine, surrounded by the beautiful natural landscape. Please contact us for reservations. All-You-Can-Eat Lunch each weekend
THE GLASS THE SHAGGY CAFE COW
118 MAIN STREET, MITTAGONG 112 MAIN STREET, MITTAGONG T: 02 4872 2640 T: 02 4872 2966 WWW.GLASSCAFE.COM.AU WWW.THESHAGGYCOW.COM.AU
Open early 7 days offering an all day Award winning cafe with quality breakfast, lunch and lots of house modern country food, excellent coffee baked surprises. Also offering private and cakes, a great local wine list with catering & our venue is available for the perfect combination of friendliness private functions. and professionalism. E: [email protected]
CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS RESTAURANT 252 CENTENNIAL RD , BOWRAL NSW 2576 T: 02 4861 8701 WWW.CENTENNIALRESTAURANT.COM.AU
Centennial Vineyards Restaurant is located just minutes from the historic township of Bowral in the Southern Highlands, offering outstanding quality food complimented by award winning cool climate wines. MITTAGONG BURRAWANG RSL CLUB GENERAL STORE THE STONE ROOM
CORNER OLD HUME HWY AND BESSEMER ST, MITTAGONG THE COURTYARD 11 HODDLE STREET, BURRAWANG 11 HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA T: 02 4872 6700 CAFE T: 02 4886 4496 T: 02 4877 2800 E: [email protected] BERRIMA E: [email protected] E: [email protected] WWW.MITTAGONGRSL.COM.AU WWW.BGSC.COM.AU SHOP 2-4 LOT 117 OLD HUME HIGHWAY, BERRIMA Ironstone Dining features a large selection of items to satisfy all appetites T: (02) 4877 2729 Built in 1867, this iconic building has developed from a traditional General Specialising in bespoke events in one of the Southern Highlands most and dietary requirements, showcasing our woodfired pizza, pasta and E: [email protected] Store and is now a culinary destination serving an innovative menu with an unique venues. seafood dishes, as well as roasts, burgers and salads. emphasis on local produce. Live music Friday nights - open to the public. Then treat yourself - finish your meal with a d elicious house-made dessert BREAKFAST & LUNCH Visit and enjoy all day breakfasts, lunch or afternoon tea with a glas s of from our Ironstone Cafe. ORGANIC COFFEE, DEVONSHIRE TEA, champagne on our verandah, by the fire or in our beautiful garden. HOUSE MADE CAKES, Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CATERING, LARGE GROUPS, Fully licensed and open daily from 8am to 4pm. FAMILY FRIENDLY, VENUE HIRE and MORE
28 FOOD DESTINATION SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 1300 657 559 WWW.VISITSOUTHERNHIGHLANDS.COM.AU FOOD 29 To Sydney HOW DO I GET HERE?
GUMNUT PATISSERIE, MITTAGONG To Wombeyan Caves