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  1. Drives

    A leisurely drive in the country, what could be more relaxing? There are some great drives throughout the Southern Highlands' towns and villages, literally up hill and down dale. Along the way you will find attractions, rural vistas, quaint villages, events, wildlife, wineries and historic sites. Four of the big ones are signposted with the recognizable big brown and white signs.

  2. Southern Highlands Tourist Drives

    Tourist Drive 17: Mittagong> Moss Vale Via Berrima (24km) This Tourist Drive commences in Mittagong. The Southern Highlands Welcome Centre is located here and you will find a wide range of souvenirs, maps and local produce. Just down the road, you will find Winifred West Park which offers picnic & toilet facilities as well as a playground.

  3. Tourist Drive: 16

    Tourist Drive: 16. Starting at Moss Vale the drive to Sutton Forest along the Illawarra Highway is only 6kms. From Sutton Forest to Exeter you will see extremely picturesque countryside, with rolling green hills and pastureland on both sides of the road. Exeter village is where you can see a fine example of an English style stone church and ...

  4. Guide to Southern Highlands

    The Southern Highlands, a region located south-west of Sydney, is home to several cute townships and villages. Though a train is available from Sydney's Central Station, the easiest way to reach the highlands is by hiring a car. Bowral, a main hub of the Southern Highlands, is located just under a two-hour drive from both Sydney and Canberra.

  5. NSW Southern Highlands

    The average Sydneysider will need to pack a jacket year-round for a visit to the highlands - we are not used to cool overnight temps, so you will probably reach for it come sundown. Keep your camera ready for quick roadside shots. Summer - day time highs of 23-26 degrees celsius and 12-18 degrees overnight.

  6. Must-try experiences in the Southern Highlands

    Embrace the arts. The Southern Highlands is home to an eclectic community of artists, writers, musicians and makers of all types. Ngunuggula, the Southern Highlands' first regional art gallery, opened in late 2021 at the historic Retford Park estate in Bowral. The name means 'belonging' in the local Indigenous language and the project was ...

  7. Coast to the Highlands Scenic Drive

    For spectacular scenery through the lush rainforest, waterfalls and mountains of NSW Southern Highlands, enjoy a driving route along the superb Coast to the Highlands scenic drive. Leading from Nowra to Goulburn, through the beautiful Kangaroo Valley, this drive offers plenty of options for walking, picnics and scenic views, making it a perfect ...

  8. The Ultimate Guide To Southern Highlands In NSW (Incl. Map)

    Visit The Epic Waterfalls In Kangaroo Valley. Driving down the Moss Vale Road. Kangaroo Valley is one of the most famous towns to visit in Southern Highlands. Famed for the Kangaroo River and a quaint town that's so beautiful, you could easily spend a week or two relaxing from city life!

  9. A 3-day itinerary in the Southern Highlands

    Morning Wake up early this morning and explore some of the natural wonders that surround the Southern Highlands. Mount Gibraltar is a short drive from your hotel and the highest point between Sydney and Canberra. Reaching 863m high, the mountain is a 150-million-year-old collapsed volcano, and is threaded with walking trails and spectacular lookouts.

  10. The Secret Sydney Guide To The Southern Highlands

    Robertson—The Eastern Gateway. If you're driving down the coast, the drive east into the Southern Highlands will take you through Robertson.And when in Robertson, the one must-visit shop is the Robertson Pie Shop (more on pies later).In the area, you can also walk among the treetops with Illawarra Fly's elevated walkway and explore a temperate rainforest, which is hiding just a short ...

  11. PDF MITTAGONG TOURIST DRIVE: 14 TOURIST DRIVE: 15

    tourist drive: 14 tourist drive: 15 bowral > moss vale via robertson & fitzroy falls > 63km tourist drive: 16 sutton forest > goulburn via bundanoon > 75km ... call the southern highlands welcome centre on 1300 657 559 for further information or visit www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au mittagong > sutton forest via moss vale > 28km f s t a r b g e w

  12. Everything You Need To Know About Visiting The Southern Highlands

    The drive from Sydney to the Southern Highlands takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your exact destination within the region. Alternatively, the train is a convenient and scenic option you might want to consider. Sydney's Central Station operates regular train services to various towns in the Southern Highlands, including Bowral, Moss ...

  13. NSW Southern Highlands Day Trip: Itinerary & Best Things To Do

    The Big Potato. Carrington Falls. Eden Brewery. Things To Do In The Southern Highlands If You Have More Time. Explore more of the Southern Highlands Pie Trail. Visit The Southern Highlands Wineries. Visit The Southern Highlands Breweries. Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall Of Fame. Walking Trails.

  14. Top Things to Do in the Southern Highlands, NSW

    Mittagong information centre is situated on Main Street, so pop in for more information on tourist attractions in the Southern Highlands. Things to do in Mittagong include admiring heritage buildings, ... The distance from Sydney to Mittagong is 114km via the M31, which takes around an hour and a half to drive. Southern Highlands Trainline.

  15. Southern Highlands

    Southern comfort. The Highlands have been a magnet for travellers for more than a century, drawn to the lush landscapes, bucolic charm and a slew of pretty villages. A new generation of food-makers, wineries, retailers and hoteliers continue to make the region the ideal destination to rewind, refresh and rejuvenate.

  16. The 23 BEST Southern Highlands Waterfalls Near Kangaroo Valley

    The Southern Highlands of New South Wales is jam-packed with stunning waterfalls. You'll find many of these waterfalls are located near the breathtaking Kangaroo Valley.. In this guide, we're going to talk about the 23 best Southern Highlands waterfalls, most of which, are located near Kangaroo Valley.So, whether you're day trippin' from Sydney or spending the weekend in Kangaroo ...

  17. Tourist Drive 33

    The drive from Sydney to The Hunter Valley, if you take Tourist Drive 33, is a beautiful one. Not long after you get onto the M1, you soon find yourself driving on a motorway that literally cuts through the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. The motorway is bordered by huge sandstone cut walls that lead in and out of lush bushland.

  18. Tourist Drive: 15

    Book your Visit. To really do this drive justice, allow yourself plenty of time to fit everything in. Heading east from the Kangaloon Road roundabout in Bowral, you will pass Horderns Road leading to Milton Park on your left and the Bong Bong Racetrack on your right, continuing on until you reach the Kangaloon Road intersection, turn left here ...

  19. Tourist Drive: 14

    Tourist Drive: 14. Tourist Drive 14 commences as you leave the F5 Expressway. As the road straightens you will come through the village of Braemar, continuing into Mittagong past the Highlands Golf Club and Mittagong Caravan Park. You will see the Southern Highlands Visitor Information Centre on your left as you come into the town.

  20. 8 Best Scenic Drives Sydney 2024

    Route: Royal National Park to the Southern Highlands Drive, NSW, Australia; Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 3 hours from Sydney CBD; ... Tourist Drive 33 is a 2-hour drive that showcases some of the most stunning countryside that NSW has to offer, ending at Wollombi Hunter Valley. The route offers a range of activities and attractions ...

  21. 8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza

    FILE - Israeli soldiers drive a tank near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Israel's military said Saturday June 15, 2024 that eight soldiers were killed in ...

  22. 2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When

    Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan also experienced the total solar eclipse. The eclipse entered Canada in Southern Ontario, and continued through Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Cape Breton. The eclipse exited continental North America on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, at 5:16 p.m. NDT.

  23. - Destination Southern Highlands

    Tourist Drive: 14; Tourist Drive: 15; Tourist Drive: 16; Tourist Drive: 17; Grand Pacific Drive; MEET THE MAKERS; What's On. Search All Events; Add Event; Events Calendar; ... Book lovers are well catered for in the Southern Highlands, with everything from... Pie Trail. Eat your way around the southern highlands and sample the range of pies ...

  24. ADOT announces weekend closures on Loop 101, SR 143 and I-17

    Drivers can use westbound I-10 or eastbound Loop 202 to reach destinations including 44th Street and Sky Harbor Airport. I-17 on-ramps at Loop 303 closed

  25. Tourist Drive: 17

    Tourist Drive: 17. Tourist Drive 17 commences in Mittagong. The Southern Highlands Welcome Centre is located here and offers a wide range of souvenirs, maps and local produce. Just down the road is Winifred West Park which offers picnic facilities, toilets and a playground for children.

  26. Destinations Where the Dollar Buys More

    June 10, 2024. It's the backpacker's call to India, the sunseeker's attraction to Mexico, and the digital nomad's drive to get to Thailand: Go where the dollar buys more. The evergreen ...

  27. See & Do

    A Heritage Trail In The Southern Highlands. Southern Highlands Welcome Centre, 62-70 Main Street, Mittagong. 02 4871 2888. The Southern Highlands is made up of many towns and villages, each with a uni…. Email Web Call.