Southern Highland Discovery Day Tour

Escape the everyday and step into the timeless beauty of the Southern Highlands, where nature, history, and culture weave together into a perfect day of discovery. This guided journey invites you to experience the region’s most enchanting landscapes and townships, each with its own story to tell.

The adventure begins among the waterfalls of Morton and Budderoo National Parks, where the roar of water tumbling over sandstone cliffs sets the scene. From Carrington Falls to Belmore Falls and Fitzroy Falls, each stop reveals a different face of the escarpment, reminding us of the ancient forces that shaped this landscape and the deep cultural significance it holds for the Traditional Custodians. These falls are more than just natural wonders—they’re living symbols of the Southern Highlands’ wild heart.

From nature to heritage, the tour then leads into Berrima, one of Australia’s best-preserved Georgian villages. Walking its tree-lined streets and admiring sandstone cottages, you’ll feel transported back to the 1830s, when convicts, settlers, and travellers passed through on their journeys south. Yet Berrima is no museum piece—today it thrives with art galleries, cosy cafés, and boutique shops, offering a blend of history and modern country charm.

A short drive brings you to the elegance of Bendooley Estate, where the Highlands’ creative spirit comes alive. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and manicured gardens, the estate is famous for its fine wines and the iconic Book Barn—a haven for food, literature, and culture lovers alike. Here, the pace slows, inviting you to savour local flavours and soak in the estate’s peaceful atmosphere.

The day concludes in Bowral, the beating heart of the Highlands. Known for its vibrant gardens, boutique shopping, and gourmet delights, Bowral combines sophistication with country warmth. It’s also a place of sporting legend—the hometown of Sir Donald Bradman—and a cultural hub that celebrates both tradition and creativity. Whether you wander through Corbett Gardens, explore antique stores, or simply enjoy the relaxed café culture, Bowral offers the perfect finale to the day.

Threading through every stop is a single story: the Southern Highlands as a place where nature, history, and lifestyle converge. From waterfalls shaped over millions of years, to villages that preserve Australia’s colonial past, to vineyards and townships alive with contemporary energy—the Highlands invite you to pause, reflect, and connect with something larger than yourself.

By day’s end, you’ll have traced a journey that flows like the waterfalls themselves—beginning in the wild, cascading through history, and settling into the warmth of community life. This is not just a tour, but a discovery of the Southern Highlands’ enduring spirit.