Amanda's Guidebook
Food scene
Highlands Merchant
405 Argyle StGreat coffee, breakfast and lunch spot. Amazing sweet treats.
Dine inside next to the fire or enjoy an alfresco meal surrounded by the Estate’s heavenly gardens and vineyard. Savour flavoursome cuisine inspired by the seasons of the Southern Highlands.
Housed within The Book Barn, Bendooley Estate’s fabulous restaurant and bar is open daily.
79 locals recommend
Bendooley Estate Book Barn
3020 Old Hume HwyDine inside next to the fire or enjoy an alfresco meal surrounded by the Estate’s heavenly gardens and vineyard. Savour flavoursome cuisine inspired by the seasons of the Southern Highlands.
Housed within The Book Barn, Bendooley Estate’s fabulous restaurant and bar is open daily.
Step inside the 1950’s style classic American Diner. Grab a burger, hot dog, coffee or a good old fashion milkshake. Also does pre-prepared takeaway meals.
14 locals recommend
Bernie's Diner
402 Argyle StStep inside the 1950’s style classic American Diner. Grab a burger, hot dog, coffee or a good old fashion milkshake. Also does pre-prepared takeaway meals.
Be sure to attend hungry! Amazing breakfast and lunch. Something for everyone. Fresh, organic food. Also does takeaways. Organic food market.
14 locals recommend
RAW & WILD Market & Cafe
250 Bong Bong StBe sure to attend hungry! Amazing breakfast and lunch. Something for everyone. Fresh, organic food. Also does takeaways. Organic food market.
Winery
Winery, Cellar Door and Restaurant! Wonderful, friendly service. Take your time and enjoy the picturesque setting.
51 locals recommend
Centennial Vineyards
252 Centennial RdWinery, Cellar Door and Restaurant! Wonderful, friendly service. Take your time and enjoy the picturesque setting.
A family run winery and known as pioneers of Pinot Noir to the region. Cellar door, tastings and lunch menu. Also currently producing Gin, Rum, Eau de Vie and Baijiu.
31 locals recommend
Artemis Wines
46 Sir Charles Moses LnA family run winery and known as pioneers of Pinot Noir to the region. Cellar door, tastings and lunch menu. Also currently producing Gin, Rum, Eau de Vie and Baijiu.
City advice
Getting around
Variety of transport options
Own transport is often best for getting around the Highlands. There is train network doing through some towns including Moss Vale and Bowral. Southern Highlands Taxi, 05 Club (taxi service) and Uber also cover the Highlands. Berrima Buslines are the local bus service company.