Top 5 Things To Do In The Southern Highlands Of NSW

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The Southern Highlands of NSW is a truly special place. Known for its quaint villages and heritage towns, national parks, award winning wineries, fresh local produce, and famous inhabitants, this region is one of the most up and coming destinations in Australia to visit.

Many people don’t know this, but it’s actually where I grew up. It’s not a widely popular place for tourists to visit outside of Sydneysiders taking a weekend getaway, which still amazes me, as there are tons of things to do in the Southern Highlands NSW.

Whenever I return to visit family, I marvel at the changes – even just in a few months – and appreciate that even though it’s developing it hasn’t lost its charm.

Because it’s loved by Sydneysiders, and it’s a small region with small towns and villages, you need to book your accommodation well in advance.

So if you’re ready to enjoy country life, here’s some ideas for what to do in Southern Highlands from a local…

1. Play a round of Cricket on Bradman Oval, Bowral

If you are a cricket aficionado just the mention of the Bradman Oval in Bowral will have you reaching for your baggy green cap and cricket bat and heading outdoors for a hit or two.

Cricket was first played on the Oval in 1891 when the local team played against the local cricket team from the town of Marulan.

Later that year the Bowral team lost against the UK on its first international game to be played on the Bowral Oval.

The famous cricketer Sir Donald Bradman first played for his home team Bowral in the 1920-21 season.

He has been named as the greatest test cricketer of the 20^th century. 

The Bradman Museum

The Bradman Museum, also located on the Bradman Oval site, is dedicated to the memory of Sir Donald Bradman and his dedication to Australian and World cricket.

The Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame is much more than a world cricket museum. 

Not only does the Museum trace the origins of cricket and equipment used, it has interactive touch screens and several large video screens that depict the importance of cricket in world affairs too!

2. Taste test your way around the Southern Highlands Wineries

The Southern Highlands boasts over 60 vineyards and 17 cellar doors producing…