Bowral Accommodation

The city of Bowral is about 136km from the bustling city of Sydney and is known as a popular summer retreat for the elite of the metropolis. If you're planning a weekend escape, accommodation in the city includes spacious holiday houses, cosy B&Bs and modern apartments.

Getting to Your Bowral Accommodation

Located in the Southern Highlands, the quaint town of Bowral is very simple to reach, making it a popular choice for weekend trips from Sydney. Wondering how best to travel? Here are the top tips whether you choose to travel by car, bus or train.

If you are driving the 150km from Sydney, the Hume Highway towards Canberra provides easy access to Bowral. Alternatively, follow the Highlands Way due south from the nearby town of Mittagong.

Want to travel by public transport? Trains operated by the Southern Highlands Line run frequently on weekdays as well as weekends from Sydney Central Station to Bowral Station. The main coach line, Berrima coaches also provide daily services from Wollongong and Nowra.

If booked in advance, Bowral Sydney Airport Services runs a convenient shuttle service from Sydney Airport directly to Bowral on weekdays. Another option is Priors Scenic Express who run services from Parramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown.

Where to Eat on Your Bowral holiday

No stranger to fine food, Bowral will not disappoint your tastebuds. Here are the restaurants not to be missed!

Although bed and breakfast is a popular option, dining out for breakfast is a must. The simple bakery Flour Water Salt is a carb-lover's heaven and is renowned for its delicious coffee.

For lunch head to Raw and Wild Market and Café. With its insistence on organic, healthy produce and multiple vegetarian and vegan options, the everchanging menu of this wholefood café is not to be missed. But not to worry, there's countless dessert options to satisfy that sweet tooth too!

End your day with a fabulous dinner at the famous Biota Dining. Chef James Vile creates some of Australia's best dishes from local produce sourced from the onsite kitchen garden and serves it in a five or seven-course menu that will leave your tastebuds rejoicing. What more could you want?

Discover Bowral's famous cricket museum

Bowral is the place to go if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of an urban area. While relaxing, discover the offerings of the Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame dedicated to an outstanding cricketer, Sir Donald Bradman. He is a sports legend in Australia and grew up in Bowral. The museum offers a captivating collection of interactive exhibits walking you through the history of the sport.

Family holidays in Bowral

If you have children with you at your holiday accommodation in Bowral, you can take them to the beautiful Corbett Gardens for a little nature trip. There are several walkways that are safe for them to follow whilst enjoying the beautiful blooms. Another option is to do a bush walk to the 90 Acre Hill Lookout. Pick up a map from the Southern Highlands Welcome Centre and let the little ones enjoy the magnificent outdoors. It's also a great way to use up their boundless energy.

Shopping and antiquing in Bowral

For those who cannot connect with cricket, Bowral offers fantastic antiquing. Dirty Janes is a permanent antique market in town offering vintage merchandise from furniture and lighting to clothing and rugs. Spread across three warehouses are over 75 dealers offering everything imaginable that is antique or pre-loved. After shopping, the Tea Salon next door is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a cup of tea and eat delicious scones.

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