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. If you are deciding whether to stay in Bowral or Berrima, take a look at our comparison guide Bowral or Berrima: Where should you stay? for a rundown on these two towns and who each one suits.

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