From brilliant tulip gardens to award-winning restaurants, cool-climate wineries and boutique shops, Bowral is the embodiment of Southern Highlands charm.
Only 90 minutes south of Sydney, this town is also a great base to explore surrounding villages, country scenery and fascinating heritage, along with the famous museum on cricket legend Don Bradman.
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral is the ideal base to discover all the new amazing activities and culinary experiences that Bowral has to offer.
The hotel offers premium accommodation with 78 rooms, including private balcony rooms, family rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy an 18-hole golf course, wellness facilities like a gym and indoor swimming pool, as well as dining at Lotus Bowral and Harveys Bar.
Some of the region’s must-visit offerings include:
Mrs Oldbucks Pantry is the original and famous shop on the corner in Berrima, home to a range of delicious products instore and online. Check out the range of delicious jams, preserves and gourmet products, catering to the finest and most discerning palates.
Think subtly flavoured jams, pungent mustards, tangy pure fruit jellies and chutneys, pure peanut butter, decadent toppings and fine specialty teas for flavour and health.
What started as a little jam shop has now turned into a destination for everything you need to take you back to your childhood memories.
Indulge in an unforgettable dining and drinking experience at Taylor’s Crown Inn, Citizen Kanebridge Lodge, nestled in the heart of picturesque Berrima, offering a blend of history, ambience and culinary excellence.
Step into a dining space, adorned with rustic charm and character, where talented Chefs craft dishes using the finest seasonal ingredients.
Elevate your meal by choosing a glass of wine from the wine list specially curated by the lodge’s Sommelier, showcasing local wine producers and some of the larger wineries from further afield.
The heart of the lodge is the clubhouse – a warm, welcoming space where comfort meets design with timber accents, an open fireplace and expansive views of the landscape. It’s a place to gather, unwind and feel at home, whether you are relaxing with a drink or sharing stories after a day of exploring.
Come and visit Exeter Vineyard and Cellar Door to experience the beauty of the Southern Highlands countryside while you taste the finest local wines. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun and unique experience, undertake a personalised wine tasting experience and sample a selection of award-winning drops.
Open at the weekend for tastings, knowledgeable staff will guide you offering insights into the wine-making process and the unique character of each vintage.
There’s also a spacious house that sleeps up to eight guests for those wanting the ultimate vineyard getaway with sweeping views over the vines, a tranquil lake and picturesque rural landscapes.
Explore, share, sip and savour your way through the region with Tasting Tours Co. Creating tasting experiences in the Southern Highlands, whether an intimate tasting for 1-4 people or a custom tour for a group of up to 11, bespoke food and wine journeys are designed to immerse you in the region.
Have a conversation over a glass of wine with local makers, take in the scent of fresh produce and landscapes that tell a story – every tour is a chance to connect to people, to place and to experiences.
From boutique wineries and intimate cafes to breathtaking scenic views, this is your chance to experience the Highlands like never before – authentic, personal and unforgettable.
For those who visit at the end of Winter and beginning of Spring, it is tulip time! The Tulip Time Festival is held every year to pay homage to this enigmatic flower – its range, shape, colour and allure. The focus of Tulip Time is the spectacular floral display of 80,000 hand-planted tulips and annuals.
The 2025 festival will take place from Friday, September 12 to Monday, October 6 with tickets going on sale in June. Tulips are also featured in many of the private gardens open to the public during the festival.
