Drive to the Southern Highlands
Ease into the weekend with a scenic drive into the Highlands — rolling countryside, village streets and the first sense that the pace is about to slow beautifully.
Open Bowral MapThree days of country elegance, cellar doors, farm experiences, slow lunches and cosy village moments across Bowral, Berrima, Burradoo, Joadja and Exeter.
A romantic regional itinerary built around the slower rhythm of the Southern Highlands — heritage villages, cool-climate wineries, countryside dining and warm winter moments.
The trip begins in Bowral before moving through Berrima, Burradoo, Joadja and Exeter — pairing classic Highlands charm with intimate food, wine and farm experiences.
Ease into the weekend with a scenic drive into the Highlands — rolling countryside, village streets and the first sense that the pace is about to slow beautifully.
Open Bowral MapA refined Highlands high tea moment — classic scones, savouries, sweets, tea and Champagne in an elegant estate setting.
View BookingA graceful cellar door experience surrounded by vineyard views, cool-climate wines and the character of one of the region’s most loved estates.
Visit Bendooley EstateSettle into the accommodation in Berrima Village — the perfect heritage base for a weekend of wine, dining and country exploring.
View AccommodationA special birthday dinner in a heritage stone cottage, known for seasonal produce, modern Australian dining and a polished sense of occasion.
Visit EschalotStart with coffee, breakfast and a relaxed wander through Bowral’s boutiques, galleries and village streets.
Visit The Press ShopA guided tasting of cool-climate wines in one of Bowral’s signature vineyard settings — a polished afternoon stop with classic Highlands views.
Visit Centennial WineryA wholesome countryside experience meeting Highland cattle up close, with time for photos, farm stories and a taste of rural Highlands charm. Enjoy a cute country cream tea thats already booked and paid for.
Visit Minard CowsA calm reset in the afternoon — a little pause between country adventures and dinner.
Visit Endota SpaA cosy evening at one of Australia’s historic country inns, with pub classics, regional atmosphere and heritage sandstone charm.
Visit The Surveyor General InnSpend the morning exploring a working regenerative farm — gardens, animals, produce and open space, with plenty of room to wander slowly.
Visit Burradoo Park FarmA produce-led farm dining experience shaped by what is grown, raised and harvested on-site — the perfect final long lunch.
Visit Three Blue DucksFinish with a boutique cellar door tasting — small-batch cool-climate wines, a relaxed vineyard setting and a final toast to the weekend.
Book Dawning DayFrom Champagne and cellar doors to Highland cows, spa time and farm-to-table dining, this is a regional escape designed around connection, indulgence and a little bit of country magic.