Travel guide Southern Highlands

At the Tallong Apple Day Festival, enjoy street market stalls, including local produce stalls with apples and a variety of products for sale including food and refreshments.You can view displays of various classic cars, steam engines, motorcycles and armoured vehicles, arts, crafts and quilts and a history exhibition showing the first explorer trails through the region.Entertainment will include raffles and competitions, an apple bake-off competition (pies, cakes, tarts), humorous food sculptures and apple peeling competitions for all ages. Of course there will be novelty games, rides and a jumping castle for the kids to enjoy.There will be a parade of fancy dressed children with the theme of “Clowning around at Apple Day”.Live bush band music with country singers Patti McKinnon and James ... Read more

Braidwood will be hosting the 2010 State Rodeo Championships this April.
For a great day of thrills, spills, food and entertainment, head to the Braidwood Showground.
This is the first rodeo event to be held in Braidwood in 30 years, so please come along and support this fantastic event. There will also be a jumping castle and face painting for the kids. Read more

Tulip Time, Bowral is one of Australia's oldest and most beautiful flora festivals, and Australia's premier event. Corbett Gardens has over 100,000 tulips and 25,000 annuals on spectacular display. The Festival includes a variety of food and craft stalls, entertainment including clowns, music, folk dancers and daily "Talks and Tours" of Corbett Gardens. The first weekend will feature a Garden Festival, which features specialist nurseries, talks about plants, while the long weekend will feature a Food and Wine Festival showcasing local produce and wine.The annual street parade will go ahead as usual on Saturday 25 September, commencing at 3pm.Visit some of Australia’s best and most beautiful private gardens which are open to the public during Tulip Time. Also, take advantage of the 'Tal... Read more

Celebrate Christmas in Winter throughout the Southern Highlands.

Celebrations include Special Christmas lunches and dinners held in some of the most popular venues in the Southern Highlands, prepared with the best of ingredients, using the best of local produce. Accommodation packages and other Christmas Specials are also available during the Winter months.

Contact Tourism Southern Highlands for more details.. www.southern-highlands.com.au Read more

The Australian College of Mediumship offers interactive Ghost Tours at the Berrima Court House. Your two hour tour consists of a paranormal investigation. With access to Berrima Courthouse and professional Psychic Mediums as your tour guides, your tour is an interactive experience and they help you to communicate with Spirit in a variety of ways.. www.psychicmedium.com.au Read more

Taxi Tours is a unique taxi service in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.

Taxi Tours include the Introduction to the Southern Highlands, Introduction to the Southern Highlands and Wine Appreciation, Introduction to the Southern Highla... Read more

Best pet-friendly holiday accommodation: Jellore Cottage, Berrima, New South Wales Jellore Cottage is the winner of TakeABreak 2008 National Award for best pet-friendly accommodation and is the perfect pet-friendly destination; a charming self-contained heritage listed 1860s colonial cottage in the idyllic town of Berrima in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. The cottage captures the romance of a bygone era while providing all the modern amenities for a comfortable stay for you and your pet. The town of Berrima was established in 1831 and remains as the only example of an existing and largely preserved Australian Georgian colonial town. Located in a picturesque valley on a bend of the Wingecarribee River, Berrima is comfortable drive from several major centres (Sydney: 125km, 80m... Read more

Wilshire St Berrima, Southern Highlands You won’t want to leave Ashrowan with its old world charm, friendly hosts, fantastic surroundings and great location. This charming B&B consists of 3 separate suites - The Tower, The Gardener’s Retreat and Grayswood. Overall rating?  Outstanding What makes Ashrowan Bed & Breakfast different? Ashrowan in the Southern Highlands is the perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle.  Enjoy a romantic weekend away without the kids in this secluded B&B. Meander up the driveway enjoying the sounds of nature and come upon the house… then relax in your private suite and unwind. Wake up in the morning to your beautifully prepared breakfast.  Take a wander down to the shops and find many surprises. Acco... Read more

The beautiful Southern Highlands region lies to the southwest of Sydney on top of the escarpment overlooking the South Coast.  The region enjoys four distinct seasons and stunning scenery ranging from native wilderness to cool misty pastures reminiscent of England, to hidden valleys with remarkable waterfalls.  All this and only 2 hours away from Sydney! There are many reasons why you should visit the Southern Highlands aside from its rolling green farmscapes and rugged natural beauty.  There are historic villages, superb gardens (and special events like the Tulip Festival held in late September when many gardens are open for display). There’s a wide range of accommodation - everything from farmstays to motels, and antique and book shops that entice you in - with enou... Read more

Mowbray Park Farmstay Barker's Lodge Road, Picton, Southern Highlands, NSW   Overview A great Australian Farmstay, a wonderful example of Australian farmlife for children as well as international guests, and so close to Sydney as well! With all meals included and ensuite accommodation with a large communal living room, we could not have asked for more. Overall rating: Excellent, with outstanding farm activities for children What makes Mowbray Park different? Not just any old Farmstay, Mowbray Park is well organised to cater for small and large groups alike. It is a fun and action packed place to stay, yet because you don’t need to cook, you can relax, sit back and just enjoy your stay. Accommodation overview We stayed in Majellan lodge, which is perfect for larger group... Read more