Guidebook for Bowral
Food Scene
Eccetera Trattoria Pizzeria
6 Boolwey StBest Italian in Bowral - fabulous atmosphere and buzz
Gumnut Patisserie Bowral
Bong Bong StreetMultiple award winner - the pies and cakes are the best!
Great atmosphere, fire for chilly days, big space and great area for breakfasts and lunches - live music
16 locals recommend
The Mill Bowral
210-224 Bong Bong StGreat atmosphere, fire for chilly days, big space and great area for breakfasts and lunches - live music
Cheese etc.
312 Bong Bong StSelect cheeses for the true gourmand
Best dumplings from Billy Chan the Dumpling Man - open from Wednesdays til Sunday +| Vietnamese and delicious noodle bar
Dumpling Man
Wingecarribee StreetBest dumplings from Billy Chan the Dumpling Man - open from Wednesdays til Sunday +| Vietnamese and delicious noodle bar
Famous for best selection of retro in the Southern Highlands and possibly NSW!
82 locals recommend
Dirty Janes Bowral
13 Banyette StFamous for best selection of retro in the Southern Highlands and possibly NSW!
Beautiful cafe open for breakfast and lunch from 10am daily - situated in The Acre complex with a nursery - inside and outside dining in beautiful surrounds. Pots, plants and garden furniture and goodies.
38 locals recommend
Harry's On Green Lane
15-17 Banyette StBeautiful cafe open for breakfast and lunch from 10am daily - situated in The Acre complex with a nursery - inside and outside dining in beautiful surrounds. Pots, plants and garden furniture and goodies.
Recently changed hands but this restaurant has been awarded one hat and has excellent food in sandstone house dating from 150 years ago.
33 locals recommend
Eschalot
24 Old Hume HwyRecently changed hands but this restaurant has been awarded one hat and has excellent food in sandstone house dating from 150 years ago.
Essentials
Mittagong Health Care Centre
58 Bowral RdColes Bowral
Bendooley Street5 minutes walk away + Liquorland
Ironing, washing and dry cleaning service at very reasonable rates - $25 a load for washing and folding.
Highlands Dry Cleaners
417 Bong Bong StIroning, washing and dry cleaning service at very reasonable rates - $25 a load for washing and folding.
One block to the south of Shepherd St located in Bowral Street on the other side of the Bradman Oval. Both Public and Private Hospitals + Emergency
Bowral and District Hospital
103 Bowral StOne block to the south of Shepherd St located in Bowral Street on the other side of the Bradman Oval. Both Public and Private Hospitals + Emergency
Arts & Culture
Excellent art exhibitions and craft - wood and jewelry + glass and ceramics - by local artiss and pupils at the Sturt Gallery. Small coffee shop and lovely gardens and outdoor seating area. Located opposite Frensham school.
17 locals recommend
Sturt Craft Centre
2 Waverley ParadeExcellent art exhibitions and craft - wood and jewelry + glass and ceramics - by local artiss and pupils at the Sturt Gallery. Small coffee shop and lovely gardens and outdoor seating area. Located opposite Frensham school.
Excellent gallery and cafe - also modern furniture including pieces by Marimekko
19 locals recommend
Milk Factory Gallery
33 Station StExcellent gallery and cafe - also modern furniture including pieces by Marimekko
Sightseeing
Berrima is a historic town about 20 minutes away and well worth the trip to see a 19th century small town in its almost original state. It is heritage listed so development is strictly limited - the jail is still in use, the Courthouse is interesting and the shops excellent for those with a sweet tooth!
78 locals recommend
Berrima
Berrima is a historic town about 20 minutes away and well worth the trip to see a 19th century small town in its almost original state. It is heritage listed so development is strictly limited - the jail is still in use, the Courthouse is interesting and the shops excellent for those with a sweet tooth!
Shopping
Three Wise Monkeys
13-15 Banyette StEclectic range of clothing, homewares and gifts
The Bookshop Bowral
309 Bong Bong StWonderful range of books and helpful, friendly staff
Wonderful range of homewares - situatied in the Dirty Janes complex and also a larger store in Moss Vale
6 locals recommend
Suzie Anderson Home - Bowral
Green LaneWonderful range of homewares - situatied in the Dirty Janes complex and also a larger store in Moss Vale
Moss Vale has become a design hub for home wares and gifts in the Southern Highlands - Hunter Gatherer, Nest and Burrow, the Mossy Store are just some stores of interest to the design and home wares fan
22 locals recommend
Moss Vale
Moss Vale has become a design hub for home wares and gifts in the Southern Highlands - Hunter Gatherer, Nest and Burrow, the Mossy Store are just some stores of interest to the design and home wares fan
Entertainment & Activities
Empire Cinema
327 Bong Bong StGood selection of movies just a short walk into town
Easy walk along Cherry Tree Walk - turn right down Shepherd St til you get to the bridge - follow the trail right to Bowral Road past the Vietnam War Memorial til you see the pool - 3 pools of various depths amid shady trees and grass surrounds. Entry fee is applicable
Bowral Swimming Centre, Mittagong Rd station
Easy walk along Cherry Tree Walk - turn right down Shepherd St til you get to the bridge - follow the trail right to Bowral Road past the Vietnam War Memorial til you see the pool - 3 pools of various depths amid shady trees and grass surrounds. Entry fee is applicable
Historic Bradman Museum and the Bradman Oval is one block to the south of Shepherd Street between Boolwey and Bowral Streets. Well worth a look for all cricket lovers. Cafe and shop is also worth a visit.
45 locals recommend
Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame
Saint Jude StreetHistoric Bradman Museum and the Bradman Oval is one block to the south of Shepherd Street between Boolwey and Bowral Streets. Well worth a look for all cricket lovers. Cafe and shop is also worth a visit.
Parks & Nature
Picnics spots and various hiking trails around the lake are a good way to enjoy the local area within a short distance of Bowral
10 locals recommend
Lake Alexandra
Picnics spots and various hiking trails around the lake are a good way to enjoy the local area within a short distance of Bowral
Walk or drive up to the top of Mt Gibralter - the highest mountain in the area visible from the front verandah and north facing garden of 29 on Shepherd. Well worth it for the views of the local area.
The Gib Picnic Grounds at Bowral Lookout
Oxley DriveWalk or drive up to the top of Mt Gibralter - the highest mountain in the area visible from the front verandah and north facing garden of 29 on Shepherd. Well worth it for the views of the local area.
Lots of walks around the top of the valley looking straight at the falls which are spectacular after rain. Moderate and level walks with some degree of fitness needed for rough tracks.
103 locals recommend
Fitzroy Falls
Lots of walks around the top of the valley looking straight at the falls which are spectacular after rain. Moderate and level walks with some degree of fitness needed for rough tracks.