Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Southern Highlands towns, villages and countryside. These are separate from Sydney and the Shoalhaven; allow time for local roads between each destination.
Listings across Berrima, Bowral, Bundanoon, Burradoo, Exeter, Fitzroy Falls, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Robertson, Sutton Forest, Yerrinbool.
Attractions and places to visit
89 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
Take in the beauty of the Southern Highlands, Illawarra and Morton National Park from the comfort of your car on the Illawarra tourism route.
After fuelling up with petrol and a cuppa in Bowral take Nowra Road to Fitzroy Falls, travelling through the rolling hills and pretty pastures of farming country. Stop to walk to the falls and collect maps from the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, then continue on to Belmore Falls, absorbing striking views over the sandstone escarpment and deep valleys as you drive.
From Belmore Falls in Morton National Park, drive through lush rainforest to Robertson; be sure to stop and enjoy a range of cafés, restaurants and bakeries in Robertson.
Stopping for a family photo in front of the Big Potato is a must, and then continue down Jamberoo Mountain Road via Carrington Falls in Budderoo National Park. Enjoy a picnic and the fantastic lookouts at Barren Grounds Nature Reserve before making your way to lovely Kiama. Check out the blowhole, go fishing or relax in one of the seaside cafes.
Set across 33 acres, Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens have been growing a cool-climate garden since opening in 2013. The highlands are recognised for their seasonal interest. With a mix of native and garden exotic areas, there's something to enjoy in every season.
They are proud to showcase four nationally recognised plant collections, officially recorded in the National Plant Collections Register. These include 23 varieties of Betula (Birch) in the Birch Grove. 21 types of Buxus (Boxwood), as well as collections of Dwarf Cornus (Dogwood) and Narcissus (Tony Davis Daffodils).
They are re-establishing the endangered ecological community that would have originally been on this site, the southern highlands shale woodland.
Take in the fresh air and open spaces, and enjoy something special in every season - from vibrant blooms in spring and summer, to the rich colours of autumn, striking bark textures and winter flowers in the cooler months.
Take in some sculptures, including Leaping Frog by John Olsen. Spot some local wildlife, a haven for blue fairy wrens, Eastern spinebills and thornbills, lizards, snakes, right down to blue-banded native bees.
The gardens are not-for-profit, community-funded, and operated.
Located among the rolling green hills of the Southern Highlands, Burradoo Park Farm is private, working regenerative farm, where food, people and place are deeply connected.
Wander the grounds, grab a coffee and enjoy meals thoughtfully prepared on site by the Three Blue Ducks using fresh ingredients from the farm that reflect seasonality, place and the realities of regenerative agriculture. Experience and learn through our immersive farm tours, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, pop-up activations, display farm animals, family-friendly activities and playground areas.
Quality produce, good food and time well spent that is instantly Instagram-able.
A heritage garden for all seasons, an elegant Victorian Italianate homestead, and art collections to explore in the former home of James Fairfax AC.
Built in 1887 by the Hordern family and lavishly redesigned by James Fairfax in the 1960s, Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance located in the heart of Bowral, Gundungurra Country.
Be amazed by the ‘Portuguese Pink’ mansion while wandering the pristine gardens dotted with sculptures and artworks. Children will have fun on a self-led art trail, while dogs on leash are welcome in the dog-friendly gardens. Book a guided tour of the house to hear the fascinating stories of James Fairfax’s impressive art and furniture collection.
The White Cottage Gallery houses the beautiful National Trust shop with gift ideas for all occasions and an art gallery space with a changing program of temporary exhibitions and artworks for sale.
Note: Watch for the Retford Park white gates – the second driveway on the left. Car parking is available on site, then a short walk up to the White Cottage where the friendly staff will greet you.
Ngununggula, meaning 'belonging' in the traditional language of the Gundungurra people, is the first regional art gallery in the Southern Highlands, NSW.
They are built by the community for the community. Ngununggula is a place for creativity, learning and the discovery of the arts for all generations.
Artistic excellence underpins everything they do. They place artists at the centre to offer engaging arts and cultural experiences to a broad audience.
Their award-winning exhibitions showcase contemporary and traditional art forms, reflecting the diverse artistic practices of local, national, and international artists. School education programs are designed to cultivate the next generation's creativity and curiosity through tailored art-making activities, guided tours of exhibitions, and direct access to artists and their ideas. Public programs, such as children's workshops, artist-led masterclasses, exhibition tours, and artist talks, offer an introduction to and greater insight into artistic practices.
Community events, big and small, feature live music, outdoor art installations, and a taste of some of the region's best local producers and makers. They also facilitate outreach programs designed to be inclusive and supportive spaces where people can make new connections and expand their artistic horizons.
Oxley Hill Farm Flowers is located in Bowral and has been designed by Paul Bangay OAM. It specialises in whimsical, romantic, colourful and charming flowers of the cottage style garden.
Tours, Workshops and Masterclasses are available throughout the year with bookings already being taken for 2026.
The website provides all you need to choose the right experience for you and make your booking.
The walking trails at Hammock Hill Reserve are easy loops, suitable for young families and are dog-friendly. These trails are a combination of paved paths and bush tracks.
There is a playground which has swings, slides and climbing structures that are giant wombats, which kids love.
There are picnic areas and shelters and viewpoints.
Adorabella is the leading manufacturer of wall hangings and cushions in Australia. Sourcing the highest quality fabric directly from weavers in Europe and the USA - Established 1982.
Adorabella is committed to leading the industry by taking pride in manufacturing items to the highest standards, by regularly introducing innovative and creative styles and by entering into arrangements with suppliers.
Tabatinga Mittagong is a pay-for-play Family Fun Centre suitable for children aged up to 12 years. It is a great place to take the family for some fun and social time.
Tabatinga Mittagong is not just a play centre, it is also a venue for parties, with two fabulous party rooms and there are different themes to choose from - just wait until you see the 'Disco' Room.
Tabatinga Mittagong also offers a 'Drop & Dine' service every Friday and Saturday night from 6pm to 9pm, so parents can enjoy the facilities and services of the Mittagong RSL Club knowing that their children are happy safe and nearby.
Bong Bong Common is an historic site that now features an accessible pathway, cycleway, seating, a children's playground, walking and scenic riverfront settings.
An ideal place to take the family for a picnic beside the scenic and historical Wingecarribee River.
Just a short drive from Bowral and Moss Vale and suitable for young and old.
Long arm machine quilting services located in Mittagong providing quality edge to edge designs.
Finishing quilt tops to gift, love and cuddle by offering endless design possibilities, quality stitching in premium thread, luxurious wadding and a quick turnaround time to make your quilt top unique and complete. Also offering extra-curricular tuition and masterclasses.
The Fitz Roy Iron Works was the first iron works in Australia, which operated between 1848 to the 1890s and established the industry in this country. The enterprise struggled to be successful over the subsequent decades, but assisted in establishing the iron industry in Australia.
The exposed remains of the protected site are located in the underground car park of Highlands Marketplace, 197 Old Hume Highway, Mittagong NSW. These remains have been conserved, maintained and displayed with permanent public access provided as part of the interpretation, communication and celebration of the history of the significant place.
The Historic Walk is a self-guided walk focusing on the Ironworks that helped shape the town of Mittagong.
