Holiday houses & accommodation in the Southern Highlands

The genteel Southern Highlands are within two hours' drive of both Sydney and Canberra. Holiday rentals here include holiday apartments, houses, cosy cabins, and even rustic farmhouses - with your own swimming pool, of course.

Southern Highlands, a haven for fine food and vino

Given the area's vino classics, including Pinot Noir, there's no shortage of winery tours. Visit McVitty Grove, near Mittagong. This organic vineyard has a tasting room, café, and shop. If wine isn't your tipple, you could instead opt for a whisky and gin tasting at Joadja Distillery.

For innovative dining, look no further than Grand Bistro in Bowral, and to sample fresh local produce and wine, try Katers Restaurant in Sutton Forest. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly eateries include Eschalot in Berrima, Onesta Cucina in Bowral, and The Shaggy Cow in Mittagong.

Prepare to be bowled over by Bowral

The region’s capital, Bowral, is the birthplace of cricketer Sir Donald Bradman. See a game at the Bradman Oval and venture down memory lane at the Bradman Museum – howzat for a great day out?

There are around 30 exhibitions each year at the town’s art gallery. And if your accommodations are in Bowral, it’s just a 7km drive to the town of Berrima and its award-winning museum, where you can learn more about the district.

Tell the kids to get lost – they’ll love it!

Berrima is home to Harper’s Mansion and its brilliant vegetable and rose gardens. Stop for a rest with your family in the picnic area after escaping the maze before heading back to your Southern Highlands accommodations.

Explore the paths of Corbett Gardens during the September Tulip Festival. In Morton National Park, the spectacular Belmore Falls provide a stunning backdrop for swimming, and Glow Worm Glen promises evening walkers an equally inspiring light show.

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