Top Things to do in Southern Highlands
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What to do and see in Southern Highlands, New South Wales: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Highlands, Australia including Joadja Vineyard, Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame, Fairy Bower Falls, Artemis Wines, Dirty Janes Bowral, The Milk Factory Gallery and Exhibition Space, Retford Park, The Corbett Gardens, Centennial Vineyards, Mary Poppins Statue.
Restaurants in Southern Highlands
1. Joadja Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By samuelsB4928GA
Great service, lovely atmosphere and delicious wines! A must for anybody who wants a relaxing tasting
2. Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 490 reviews
Found in the picturesque Southern Highlands town of Bowral where the famous Sir Donald Bradman grew up, the Bradman Museum is a state-of-the-art high-tech Museum that encapsulates cricket's history from its earliest origins through the Bradman era and World Series Cricket to the modern day and the introduction of T20. The Bradman Foundation, a non-profit charitable trust, was established in 1987 with the full support of Sir Donald Bradman AC to promote cricket as a valuable cultural and sporting force within the community. The Foundation prides itself on being the heritage custodians of Australian cricket. It preserves the heritage of the game while delivering Sir Donald Bradman’s commitment to the future of the game through development at youth level and within the wider community. The Foundation also often hosts exhibition matches and special events on the historic and picturesque Bradman Oval. A special focus by the Foundation is the development of youth through cricket.
Reviewed By andrewbS7381PJ
The museum is loaded with memorabilia and designed to entertain all ages. All topped off by the delicious food served fresh in the Bradman Cafe`.
3. Fairy Bower Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By dbl201 - Palm Beach, Australia
Great views,well maintained walking tracks for different fitness levels. We did the west part and it was very interesting.
4. Artemis Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
{ Please Book Online } artemiswines.com.au Everyone is welcome at our Cellar Door. It doesn’t matter how much or how little you know about wine, just sit back and enjoy personalised service from our friendly cellar door staff. We are passionate about wine and look forward to sharing our knowledge with you. The Artemis cellar door is the perfect environment to enjoy a tasting of our finely crafted wines, spirits and craft beer. It is a warm and welcoming haven in the chilly Southern Highlands winter. Taste our wines tucked up in front of the fire. In the summer our lush green lawn in front of the vines comes into its own. Bask under the shade of an umbrella while enjoying a glass or two Leashed pets are welcome in our outdoor areas.
Reviewed By thewhereto - Sydney, Australia
Named after the Greek Goddess Artemis, the winery represents the elements of Artemis’ character such as creation and the harvest. Today, it is a family run businesses and the 7th generation winemakers have been in the Southern Highlands since 1996 and have an absolutely stunning vineyard not far from Mittagong, and 1.5 hours drive from the Sydney CBD.. Made using locally produced fruit and the region produces a range of complex cool climate wines. They practise a European wine style and approach to ripeness with focus on the individual flavour ripeness and small batch winemaking. Plenty of whites on offer, but they’re not for their reds and have a popular Pinot Noir. We loved the 2016 ‘CLOSE VINE’ PINOT NOIR at $50 a bottle but bought a cheaper option, the 2018 SAIGNEE (ROSE) which was a nice light wine. We recommend you too, head to the stunning property and find the Artemis cellar door and enjoy a tasting of wine wines, ciders, meads and beer. The wine tasting is $5pp (price removed if you purchase a bottle) to decide your favourite. The do host outdoor events and there’s plenty of food, from platters to wood fires pizzas and you can order wines by the glass or bottle. Whilst it might not be the time of the year to be doing this with the social distancing measures in place, out it in your bucket list. Since we’re all at home at the moment, you can get your favourite wines delivered instead! They’re delivering for free when you order 6+ bottles. 20 % off all wines too
5. Dirty Janes Bowral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 325 reviews
Dirty Janes Bowral is located just around the corner off Bong Bong at 13 Banyette Street (next door to ALDI) in huge warehouse housing over 75 independent dealers offering a vast range of vintage & antique pieces including furniture, homewares, artwork, clothing, jewellery, kitchenware, glassware, china, collectibles and more. Open 7 days from 10am - 5pm. Your Vintage Occasion Tea Salon is also open 7 days from 10am - 4pm.
Reviewed By FloraDora2057 - Moruya, Australia
Dirty Janes is a wonderful antique centre housing many different small traders so the offerings are many and varied. There has to be something for everybody.
6. The Milk Factory Gallery and Exhibition Space
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By westy54 - Sydney, Australia
We first visited here in September to see the Meredith Woolnough embroidery exhibition and were pleasantly surprised by the size of the gallery, the variety and range of works that they had on display (and for purchase) and the beautiful exhibition space, which as the name would suggest, was an original Milk Factory built in the early 1920's. The Gallery's displays included paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork etc. When we returned the following month the various main exhibition spaces were showcasing a different lot of works from different local and Australian artists. There is also a good cafe inside the gallery where you can rest and enjoy a drink and a snack whilst looking down on the gallery spaces. Worth a visit.
7. Retford Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance. Its European history extends back to grants of land promised to Edward Riley senior by Governor Macquarie in 1821. Retford Park was gifted to National Trust (NSW) by owner James Fairfax AC in 2016. The gardens and house are open at advertised times for tours, visit the National Trust website to learn more and book your ticket.
Reviewed By barbaratR5307PR
This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I do believe there is nothing else like it in Australia. This former home of James Fairfax of THE Fairfax Family (media) was gifted to the National Trust for all to see and be kept as part of our history. The architecture is unusual and the house is a home not a museum, it is modest in some ways but has interesting contents and has wonderful views over old gardens with amazing trees. It is a peaceful area with plenty of space to wander around safely and enjoy. A good day trip or visit as you may keep your distance from others and enjoy it without crowds or bother. Drive to the end of Merrigang St Bowral and turn right and left into the red gravel drive, the National Trust office and parking are at the end of the road. Check the website before going, book tickets.
8. The Corbett Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By westy54 - Sydney, Australia
These gardens are located about a two minute walk away from the main street through Bowral and cover the area between Wingecarribee, Merrigang and Bendooley Streets. Entry is free and there is also lots of free parking in the above streets. We visited in late September and were lucky to see masses of different coloured tulips together with a range of annuals e.g. petunias etc together with blossom trees. The gardens were quite beautiful even though several of the garden beds appeared to be under renovation and the water features and canals were devoid of water. The gardens are also very well maintained with lots of paths, grassed areas and large trees that provide shade. There were also plenty of benches where you could sit down, relax and take in the sights. Well worth a visit.
9. Centennial Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By dinomez
Started with an antipasto plate and the Shiraz recommended by Philip which ended up being a great choice, then when onto the wine tasting reasonably priced at $10 per head given you chose 10 wines. The difference was Kate who served us her knowledge was exceptional and Philip continued to make sure we were looked after. Would come back again nice wines great atmosphere and the service was good. Would definitely go back.
10. Mary Poppins Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By SvetlanaT237 - Melbourne, Australia
Mary Poppins is one of my most favourite fictional characters. I love her to bits, in whatever language I read or watch her. This holiday the stars have aligned in such a way that on our check out from Sydney hotel I was watching 'Sunrise'. There was segment on two Australian towns competing whose Mary Poppins statue was the best. One of those towns was Bowral. Bowral was on the way for me. So off we went. 1) Bowral is a very nice little town. Great to visit. Very welcoming, green, relaxed. 2) There is Bradman museum in Glebe Park as well. So, men can go left, women and girls can go right. 3) The statue is amazing. For the fans of Mary Poppins this visit would be just what doctor ordered. Must see. Must take millions of photos. Must have a picnic in the park. Enjoy
