Berrima is situated on the Old Hume Highway and is about a 90 minute drive from Sydney and on the way to Canberra. The signed walk commences in the Berrima Picnic and Camping ground. Access by car is available via Oxley Street, Berrima. Discover what the German merchant seamen built along the Wingecarribee River while […]
Located adjacent to Wingecarribee River and five minutes walk to the Historic Berrima Village.
Located in the delightful historic village of Berrima, Southern Highlands this exceptional museum brings to life the history of the district. The museum’s popular exhibition space, the digital gallery, has a new exhibition about the Gardens of the Southern Highlands and the people who created them, past and present. All are viewed on high definition […]
This is the final resting place for many German internees housed at Berrima Gaol during Works War I. You can see something of their fascinating lives mapped out on the German River Walk along the Wingecarribee River from the western end of Oxley Street from Berrima Picnic and camping ground. Also at Berrima Cemetery is […]
The Berrima Motel nestles on 2 acres of picturesque surroundings, fronting the Wingecarribee River and in the heart of historical Berrima which dates back to the early1800’s.
Home to Australia’s oldest continually licensed Inn – the Surveyor General, amazing colonial sandstone buildings, (one of which houses Eschalot, a hatted restaurant) and even a ghost, if you look hard enough.
Escape to 100 acres of natural beauty, where 60% of the land is pristine bushland perched high above the Wingecarribee River. Our three secluded campsites offer the perfect retreat for nature lovers, with walking tracks, bush climbing adventures, and exceptional stargazing on clear nights. We’re a pet-friendly getaway—dogs are welcome on-leash and under control. Share […]
Bong Bong Common, just outside Moss Vale, was the site of first European settlement in the Highlands. A recent makeover includes a children’s playground, viewing platforms and amenities. Strike out from the carpark along the walking track which borders the meandering Wingecarribee River. The form settlement site was erected between 1822 and 1832 and was […]
It’s time to start planning your visit to the Southern Highlands We want you to come to the Southern Highlands and enjoy your escape, but first you need to plan your visit to make sure you get to enjoy your time here. Staying Overnight? Bookings ARE Essential and not just for your accommodation! Even with […]
Known as the best spot in the Southern Highlands to see Platypus, the Wingecarribee River at Berrima has easy public access via a walking track along the river.
More information about Platypus in the Southern Highlands can be found at http://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/platypus
