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Natural Attractions
A great evening activity for visitors is a trip down to Glow Worm Glen. With a bit of care, you can ensure to see a great light show while minimising impact on these luminescent locals. A good idea is to start the walk down to the glen at sunset, and this way it will be dark by the time you reach the glen. The best time to see the glowworms is from December to February.
Bundanoon NSW
0.4 km away
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Natural Attractions
This gentle walk along the plateau gives a terrific taste of the famous Bundanoon Gullies. Starting at Riverview lookout and picnic area, follow the flat track as it threads through native trees and open grassland. The track then descends into Ferntree Gully, a cool retreat that lives up to its name, with numerous ferns and spring wildflowers like purple geebungs and prickly hakeas. The track ascends out of the gully and finishes at the amphitheatre carpark, but it’s easy to retrace your steps from there, perhaps taking time on the return trip to appreciate the many native birds in the area – Ferntree Gully is terrific for birdwatching. Once you’ve taken in the view at Riverview lookout, settle down for a picnic lunch, or consider connecting the track with several others in the area to make up a full afternoon of walking. Nicholas Pass walking track is particularly good, and connects with Riverview walking track at the amphitheatre.
Bundanoon NSW
1.6 km away
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Natural Attractions
Bundanoon cycling route is in Morton National Park and offers an easy, yet rewarding, day on the bike for all the family. Boasting amazing views from Southern Highland escarpment lookouts, this mountain bike track offers an assortment of picnic areas and undulating unsealed roads through the forest. The trail weaves through open forest, alive with banksias and flowering shrubs, until you come to the edge of the escarpment formed by Bundanoon Creek. You’ll need to push your bike along the short walking paths to Tooths, Sunrise Point and Grand Canyon lookouts, but the vistas across Morton National Park are well worth the effort. Pack a picnic and enjoy a leisurely lunch along the way. If you haven’t brought your own bike, they can be rented from the Bundanoon cycle shop near the railway station.
Bundanoon NSW
1.6 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Located in the Bundanoon section of the Morton National Park. You'll find more than ten popular walking tracks, along with lookouts offering sensational views. You can bike ride along the rocky roads to the trailheads or set out on a car tour of the park. Park entry fees apply: $8 per vehicle per day (camping fees are additional) There are also 10 campsites operated by National Parks at this location - camping fees are payable in advance and cost is dependent on size of camp site and number of guests.
Bundanoon NSW
1.6 km away
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Natural Attractions
The walk to Fairy Bower Falls starts at Gambells Rest Picnic area or Fairy Bower car park, Morton National Park in Bundanoon. The walk offers a huge variety of walks, views of wonderful waterfalls and picnic areas. Fairy Bower Falls takes you to the top of the escarpment with a ladder leading to the bottom of the falls. A highlight of this area is Tooth's Lookout and Fairy Bower Waterfalls. This is a one-hour loop walk, grading is medium/steep and is a popular walk. Maps are available from the Southern Highlands Welcome Centre (Information Centre) in Mittagong or the National Parks and Wildlife Service at Fitzroy Falls.
Bundanoon NSW
2.9 km away
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Natural Attractions
Sunrise Point lookout is a scenic stop along Bundanoon cycling route, in Morton National Park. Walk your bike down a short path to enjoy amazing views from the Southern Highlands escarpment. You can also drive to this scenic route. Park at the small carpark directly north of Sunrise Point, then walk the short distance to the lookout.
Bundanoon NSW
3.3 km away
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Natural Attractions
Although not a bushwalk for the faint of heart, Tooth's walking track to Bundanoon Creek offers great rewards for those who are fit and don’t mind a steep climb. The walking track begins at Tooths lookout, with its spectacular scenic views of the valley, and descends steeply towards Bundanoon Creek. As you get closer to the creek, you may see reptiles lying across the track and, during spring, wildflowers blooming nearby. Don’t get too distracted because you need to keep a close eye on where you’re placing your feet. At the base, strip down to your swimmers and plunge into the swimming hole. It’s the perfect way to refresh before you make the climb back to the top. Make sure you leave plenty of time, since the walk needs to be completed during daylight.
Bundanoon NSW
3.3 km away
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Natural Attractions
Set on a sandstone plateau above a green carpet of eucalypt forest, Grand Canyon lookout offers uninterrupted views across Morton National Park. It's only minutes from the Southern Highlands town of Bundanoon, where you can stock up on supplies before enjoying a picnic in the fresh air. In the early morning, listen to the chorus of woodland birds and see wallabies hopping among the scrubby vegetation. It's a great place to appreciate the heathland flowers that bloom in spring. You'll see pink boronias, purple fuchsias and the aptly named egg and bacon plant, which features bright yellow flowers with a splash of red. The easy Fern Glen walking track (15min return) is a great option for a stroll or bike ride. It takes you into cool rainforest, past gigantic king ferns. You'll hear the pretty clicks and calls of lyrebirds and may even see them scratching at the edges of the walking track. There are plenty of other walks nearby. Lovers walking track is an easy bushwalk through open forest, while Tooths walking track to Bundanoon Creek is a steep hike that ends at a beautiful swimming hole. If you're staying the weekend, Gambells...
Bundanoon NSW
3.4 km away
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Connecting Echo Point picnic area with Bonnie View, this easy walking track offers a quiet 750 metre stroll through open forest, with scenic views as a reward at either end. Beginning behind the Echo Point picnic shelter, the track blooms in spring with beautiful wildflowers like yellow banksia and purple geebungs. It also offers a terrific place for native birdwatching at any time of year – gang gang cockatoos are particularly beautiful. Given the picnic facilities at Echo Point, consider setting out on Lovers walking track after a leisurely lunch, and then taking advantage of several nearby walks to extend the afternoon hike even further. After reaching Bonnie View, you can return to Echo Point via the gravel road and wishing well, stretching the circuit out to an hour. You might also like to join the walk with a stroll in the opposite direction, descending through the sandstone escarpment at Echo Point on Mount Carnarvon walking track, which leads to a lesser-visited hilltop lookout.
Bundanoon NSW
4.0 km away
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Natural Attractions
Mount Carnarvon walking track connects Echo Point picnic area with an isolated hilltop lookout, offering terrific birdwatching and a place to have lunch afterwards. The view from Echo Point picnic area is memorable in its own right, but for something even more secluded, follow a track south from the picnic area as it descends through an interesting cliff line down some stairs. These are carved directly out of the old rock. The track then climbs gently to the isolated hilltop of Mount Carnarvon, with its own unique lookout, offering yet another vantage point over Morton National Park. This is a terrific spot for birdwatching, given the park’s staggering variety of native species: birds of prey circle the lookout during the day, and owls frequent the area at night. It’s also a great place to appreciate the heathland flowers during spring, with black drumsticks, yellow banksia, purple geebungs and prickly hakeas sighted in the area. After taking your fill of the scenic vista, retrace your steps up the sandstone escarpment, then consider breaking for a picnic lunch at Echo Point.
Bundanoon NSW
4.0 km away
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Natural Attractions
Bonnie View lookout is slightly lower than Beauchamp Cliffs lookout. You'll want to experience both for their unique vantage points. Enjoy a picnic at Echo Point picnic area and then set out along Lovers walking track. It's only 750m from the picnic area to Bonnie View lookout, and then a further 100m on to Beauchamps Cliffs lookout. If you're riding Bundanoon cycling route it's an easy detour to both lookouts. The lookouts are wonderful to visit all year round, but during spring the bush lights up with wildflowers. Keep an eye out for pink and purple boronias, mountain devils, drumsticks and fuchsias. You might come across lyrebirds at any time of the day. Digging along the edge of these tracks is one of their favourite things to do. You could even catch sight of a silent wallaby. If you're a birdwatcher, plan to visit early in the morning or in the late afternoon. These are the best times for spotting a variety of woodland birds. Can you see Bundanoon Creek way down there, winding through the forest at the foot of the escarpment? Bring your camera to take photos of these incredible views.
Bundanoon NSW
4.1 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Exeter General Store is a working post office, a store and cafe and is an outpost of delicious homemade food and gourmet goodies. This tastefully renovated circa 1900 building provides an inviting setting to enjoy a coffee and delicious meal whilst browsing the unique blend of regional produce on offer. The colourful array of gift ware and extensive collection of pre-loved books provide a great way to spend time out. Friendly service, great coffee, the Exeter General Store boasts a fresh menu, changed seasonally to take advantage of the abundance of regional produce available. Indulge in one of their delicious chocolate raspberry brownies or lemon polenta cakes - the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon coffee.
Exeter NSW
4.4 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Seek out this locals' favourite haunt on Gunrock Falls fire trail, located in the Meryla Flora Reserve, which runs between Redhills Rd and Meryla Rd. The rough terrain in this state forest make it a magnet for 4WD, motorbike and mountain bike enthusiasts. After a dip, continue on Meryla Rd to reach Wombat Hill Lookout, from where you can take the 11 kilometre Griffins Fire Trail to Yarrunga Creek in the valley below.
Fitzroy Falls NSW
6.8 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Red Cow Farm is a unique cool-climate garden set on two and a half hectares in the picturesque rural village of Sutton Forest. Approximately one and a half hours from Sydney and Canberra, it is one of the leading gardens in the beautiful Southern Highlands region of New South Wales. Red Cow Farm has 20 garden rooms - Including an exuberant cottage garden, monastery garden, abbess's garden, a stunning collection of rare and unusual perennials, woodland, old fashioned roses and clematis, beech walk, lake, bog garden, orchard and kitchen garden. Red Cow Farm is a garden of beauty and secrets. The charming simplicity of its presentation to the world hides a garden of sophisticated structure and ambitious schemes. A rare beauty awaits. No restrooms or cafes are available on site but these are located nearby at the Exeter General Store or Sutton Forest Pub. No animals are permitted and children must be supervised by an adult. Red Cow Farm is an intimate wedding venue ideal for small ceremonies, up to 20 guests including the bridal party. If you are looking for a romantic country garden setting for your wedding shoot Red Cow Farm offers many photo opportunities.
Sutton Forest NSW
6.9 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Visitors to Nerida's charming country store and bookshop will discover a delightful selection of books of all kinds, vintage bric-a-brac, jewellery, war memorabilia, her famous freshly baked shortbread, stock from Little Piece of Scotland, and more. Right next door, in The Old Stables, is Garry's bookshop. He specialises in history—particularly military history—as well as motor transport, equestrian pursuits, and sport. The building is steeped in history as it was built in the 1800's, originally a butcher shop and stables.
Sutton Forest NSW
9.0 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Sutton Forest Explorers Memorial Monument commemorates the first official party of British explorers who passed through the district in 1798. Unveiled on 2 April 1948 by S.J. Bryce Beard Esq. MBE on the 150th anniversary, the service was attended by about 60 people at the All Saints Church. The monument currently sits out the front of the Sutton Forest Inn.
Sutton Forest NSW
9.2 km away
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Agritourism
Southern Highlands Flower Farm is a boutique flower farm, created in the Winter of 2019. The flower farm is born from a love of nature, inspiration and support. The passion is evident with a wide variety of cut-flower perennial plants, and a focus on: dahlias, peonies, Italian ranunculus, Italian anemones, Italian colibri poppies and chrysanthemums. The growing takes place on approximately 1.5 acres of this five-acre property with the main productive areas interspersed with many smaller garden beds full of unique cut-flowers. Southern Highlands Flower Farm is not open to the public outside of the Flower Farm Experiences. All experiences require visitors to book tickets online. Flower Farm Experiences are offered in flowering seasons only and include a variety of workshops, tours, flower therapy and specialty pick-your-own. Peak flowering times are typically: September/October - ranunculus, anemones and poppies November - peonies and roses February/March - Dahlias April/May - Chrysanthemums
Penrose NSW
9.2 km away
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Agritourism
Southern Highlands Christmas Farm is on a mission to create unforgettable magical moments for families, packed with exciting activities—from finding the perfect real Christmas Tree, do some Christmas shopping, to meeting their adorable farm animals. Come on over, enjoy a picnic, and make cherished memories during the most wonderful time of the year! Make some memories.
Manchester Square NSW
9.6 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Mt Broughton Golf and Country Club is a naturally beautiful site where lush greens, natural waterways and undulating fairways combine with skilled design to create a truly memorable golfing challenge. Located in the heart of the Southern Highlands, Mount Broughton Golf and Country Club opened in November 1994 and rapidly gained a reputation as one of the country's top 100 golf courses. Less than 90 minutes from Sydney's Central Business Districts, the course has become popular with golfers of all levels for its alluring surroundings and challenging fairways. While the championship layout is one of the longest in Australia and played from the back markers an exciting test of golf, they have a number of tee positions that enable golfers of all levels to enjoy the course and their day.
Sutton Forest NSW
10 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Moss Vale Golf Course is a golfers paradise in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and is regarded as one of the most scenic and challenging courses in regional NSW. Avenues of mature pines, elms, gums and vividly coloured claret ash flank the winding course which was completed in its current layout in 1936. Moss Vale Golf Club was founded in 1902 and designed in its current location and layout by Carnegie Clark in 1936. The 18 Hole Championship Golf Course is a par 71, and 5805 metres from the men's tees, Par 73 and 5300 metres from the women's tees. A number of twists and turns, creek crossings and deceptive greens, make the course a true test. The creek which runs through the course has to be crossed 12 times during the round! The Moss Vale layout appears hilly, but after the opening five holes, it levels out and heads into the quiet countryside.
Moss Vale NSW
12 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Hunter and Gatherer Collections is an independent Australian homewares store that provides its customers with exciting, beautiful and affordable homewares from around the world. Both Ben and Daniel started Hunter and Gatherer Collections in 2012 by selling art and representing local and international artists here in Australia. They have since expanded into home furnishing and decorations. They are a creative company with a focus on collecting earthy organic homewares from around the globe and they also offer a boutique collection of garden pots and plants.
Moss Vale NSW
12 km away
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The Leopard is a small shop in Moss Vale selling objects made by hand, in places with history, by people worth knowing. Founder Justin Cudmore travels to find independent workshops, historic houses and family businesses whose craft deserves to endure, and buys directly from the makers. Nearly everything in the shop is exclusive to Australia. On the shelves you'll find mouth-blown glass from Murano and Paris, hand-marbled paper from Florence, leather goods from a Florentine atelier, Vietnamese lacquerware, Sicilian and Thai ceramics, linen, lighting, rugs and home fragrance. Every piece comes with the story of who made it and where. The shop sits just off Argyle Street, with its entrance on Arthur Street. It's an easy stop between lunch and the gardens, and a good place to find a gift that won't be found anywhere else. Gift wrapping is available, and everything in store can also be shipped Australia-wide.
Moss Vale NSW
13 km away
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Nest and Burrow was established in Bundanoon in 2012 before opening in Moss Vale in September 2017. With dark walls, an industrial ceiling and mood lighting, this store offers one of the most unique shopping experiences for everyone, offering wonderful and rarely found gift lines for all ages. Inside, you'll find Italian wallets and handbags, cushions, kitchen wares, unique lighting, gifts for him, and plenty of exciting choices for children. Jewellery, body products and fragranced candles are all individually sourced from home and abroad. Located on the town's leafy main street, the store is lovingly decorated and stocked with a stunning collection of giftware that you can spend hours exploring. It's fast becoming a favourite with both locals and visitors to the Southern Highlands alike. The friendly team at Nest and Burrow are committed to giving you a personal shopping experience where you will be assured of outstanding and friendly service.
Moss Vale NSW
13 km away
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Bowerbird On Argyle is a unique boutique shop in the heart of Moss Vale. Displaying breathtaking interior style of the highest quality. Visit and you'll uncover your style at Bowerbird On Argyle. You will discover a stunning array of beautiful objects and clothes including, candles, soft furnishings, jewellery, homewares, glassware, soft toys and more.
Moss Vale NSW
13 km away
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