THE LOCAL’S GUIDE
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Our favourite local haunts in the New South Wales Southern Highlands
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If having the opportunity to explore and support so many amazing, creative regional businesses and communities doesn’t convince you to visit the NSW Southern Highlands, the convenience and proximity to population centres such as Sydney and Canberra will.
Just a short drive from Sydney and Canberra, the Southern Highlands is the perfect distance for a day or weekend trip leaving you time to find and enjoy your own favourite spots. So come and explore our back yard and sample The Highland life, just like a local.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”2″ down=”0″][vc_empty_space][blockquote text=”We love showing visiting friends and family around the highlands and these local spots offer some of the best experiences in the region.” show_quote_icon=”yes”][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”3″ down=”0″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]We’re keen to share our favourite spots for a coffee, wine, lunch, scenic drive or stay with you, so you can enjoy our part of NSW as much as we do. From Bowral to Bundanoon, from Exeter to Mittagong, from Robertson to Fitzroy Falls, think of this a fail-safe list for your trip to the highlands; places the locals support and love and where we take our visitors to when they come to stay. Go old school and print it out as a reference, or click through on the business links as you plan your itinerary and explore The Highland experience.
With our recommendations spread across The Highlands area, there’s enough to keep you busy for a year of day trips! Focus on getting to know one area, or sample experiences across The Highlands as you see fit.
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1. Coffee Spots (first things first…)
- Highlands Merchant, Moss Vale
- Middle Ground Café, Bowral,
- Rush Café, Bowral & Moss Vale
- Sutton Forrest Café, Sutton Forrest,
- The Press Shop, Bowral
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2. Cafes and Casual Eateries
- Exeter General Store, Exeter
- Harry’s on Green Lane, Bowral
- Station Coffee House, Mittagong
- The Whey Café (The Old Robertson Cheese Factory), Robertson
- Café Rosso, Bowral
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3. Creative Experiences
- Centennial Vineyards Bowral, Painting & Pinot Sessions
- Hodak & Young Silversmiths, Wildes Meadow, Jewellery Making Classes
- The SHAC (Southern Highlands Traders Collective), Robertson, Art Gallery
- The 1910 Ironworks, Wildes Meadow, Blacksmith Forging Classes
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3. Foodie Discoveries
- Bangkok House Number 9, Bowral & Mittagong,
- Billy Chan The Dumpling Man, Bowral
- Eden Brewery, Mittagong
- Gumnut Patisserie, Bowral & Mittagong,
- Moonacre’s Kitchen, Robertson
- Ms Peacocks Chocolate, Bowral
- Ms Pho Vietnamese Pop up, behind The Mill, Bowral
- Pecora Dairy Cheese Shop, Robertson
- Potters Pantry, Bundanoon
- The Hand Stirred Jam Shop, Berrima
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4. Pub Grub with Atmosphere
- Bundanoon Hotel, Bundanoon
- Burrawang Village Hotel, Burrawang
- Royal Hotel, Bowral
- Surveyor General Hotel, Berrima
- Sutton Forrest Inn, Sutton Forrest
- The Robertson Pub, Robertson
- The Taphouse, Southern Highlands Brewing, Moss Vale
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5. Garden Bliss
- Botanic Gardens, Bowral
- Corbett Gardens, Bowral
- Red Cow Farm, Sutton Forrest
- Retford Park Estate, Bowral
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6. Walking Tracks
- Belmore Falls, Robertson
- Burradoo to Moss Vale, End of Railway Parade, Burradoo
- Cherry Tree Walk, Bowral
- Lake Alexander, Mittagong
- Mt Gibralter Walking Trail, Bowral
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7. ‘Time-warp’ Experience
- Book Barn, Bendooley Estate
- Dirty Janes, Bowral
- The Village Pump Antiques, Exeter
- Grandpa’s Shed, Fitzroy Falls
- Mittagong Antique Centre, Mittagong
- Mrs Oldbucks Pantry, Berrima
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8. Posh Nosh Dining Experiences
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9. Wineries for Lunch
- Artemis Wines, Mittagong
- Bendooley Estate, Moss Vale
- Centennial Vineyards, Bowral
- Mount Ashby Estate, Moss Vale
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10. Cellar Door Experiences
- Artemis Wines, Mittagong
- Centennial Vineyards, Bowral
- Cherry Tree Hill, Sutton Forrest
- St Maurs Wines, Exeter
- Tertini Wines, Mittagong
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11. Homewears and Gifts
- Dirty Janes, Bowral
- Few and Far, Bowral and Berry
- Made by Others, Moss Vale
- Just a Smidge, Mittagong
- Santina’s, Bowral
- Susie Anderson Home, Moss Vale & Bowral
- The Mossy Store, Moss Vale
- The Hand Stirred Jam Shop, Berrima
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12. Antiques and Collectables
- Dirty Jane’s, Bowral
- The Village Pump Antiques, Exeter
- Grandpa’s Shed, Fitzroy Falls
- Mittagong Antique Centre, Mittagong
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