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The area is reminiscent of the British countryside with its main towns of Mittagong, Bowral and Moss Vale closely connected with interesting villages and hamlets such as Bundanoon, Burrawang, Berrima, Robertson, Fitzroy Falls, Exeter, Canyonleigh and Sutton Forest. All have a treasure-trove of award-winning restaurants, wineries, gardens open to the public, antique stores, markets, farm-gate fresh-fruits and vegetables, historical sites and natural wonders.

Bowral is the worlds spiritual home of Cricket and Sir Donald Bradman with the newly opened world class International Cricket Hall of Fame. The region also offers championship golf courses, cycling tracks and glorious scenic drives.

And yes it does get cold in winter, but cosy fires keep you warm and in summer you can escape the humidity for the cooler Highlands.

• Visit The Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk, an elevated steel canopy walk through the rainforest on the Illawarra Escarpment.
• Enjoy the quaint country atmosphere of the Highlands towns and villages.
• Drop in at one of the regions three waterfalls: Fitzroy, Carrington or Belmore Falls.
• Taste the crisp originality of the Southern Highlands’ cool climate wines from the 16 cellar doors in the region.
• Visit the famous Bradman Museum/International Cricket Hall of Fame in Bowral at the famous Bradman Museum of Cricket in Bowral.
• Browse through the various antique stores of Mittagong, Moss Vale, Exeter, Robertson and Bowral.
• Enjoy the weekend country markets in Bowral.
• Explore the many lookouts and walking trails of the Morton National Park from Bundanoon.
• Take a walk during Autumn, arguably the best time to visit the region and feel the crunch of leaves underfoot.
• Tee off at one of the many picturesque golf courses throughout the region.
• Relax in one of the grand old gardens of the Southern Highlands, or if you’re here during Spring, enjoy the famous Tulip Time festival.

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