Southern Highlands
Cool-climate gardens, Georgian sandstone streetscapes and country wineries make the Southern Highlands an easy escape from Sydney.
Your guide to the Southern Highlands
The Southern Highlands is a cluster of historic country towns on the Southern Tablelands, around 90 minutes south-west of Sydney via the Hume Highway, and around 2 hours from Canberra. It’s a region with cool-climate gardens, Georgian sandstone streetscapes, excellent dining, cool-climate wineries, and some beautiful natural scenery in Morton National Park.
If you are not sure where to visit in the Southern Highlands, check out our Regional Guide – you’ll find a summary of the towns, restaurants and accommodation to help you decide where to base yourself.
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Southern Highlands
Regional Guide
Your guide to selecting the perfect Southern Highlands town for your next escape.
Bowral Weekend
Activity Guide
Our favourite ten things to do in and around Bowral in the Southern Highlands.
Southern Highlands destinations
For recommendations on where to explore, eat and stay, check out the travel guides below. You’ll also find activity guides and road trips through the region.
Nearby destinations
If you are interested in the village atmosphere and natural beauty of the Southern Highlands, these other destinations nearby might also work for your next escape.
