A guide to what is happening in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

Welcome to The Guide. Read about local people, places and businesses and you'll find a stack of handy info about life in the Southern Highlands. So much great stuff going on around here!

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March 15, 2024
Where To Nibble On A Yummy Easter Treat Around The Southern Highlands

Hot cross buns and bunnies and eggs… oh my!   The Easter long weekend is a wonderful time to relax, reflect on the year so far, spend time with loved ones and prepare for the cooler seasons ahead. It’s also an awesome time to chomp down on all the yummy treats! Hot cross buns for brekkie, chocolate bunnies an...

March 15, 2024
4 Easter Treats From Gumnut Patisserie We’re Hopping Mad For

Check out these goodies that we’ll be munching down on this Easter season.    We think Easter treats are seriously underrated. Sure, Christmas has its share of tasty delights, but Easter goodies are right up there in deliciousness level, too! Especially if those treats come from our pals at Gumnut Patisserie....

March 14, 2024
Guide To Happy Hours In The Highlands

15 excellent spots for a happy hour or two around town   Whether it’s a post-work wind-down bevvie or a tipple or two to get the night going, we love a good happy hour here in the Highlands. We’ve rounded up some top-notch drink deals around the towns and villages for locals to get their sip on. Wines that...

March 13, 2024
What’s New And Good With The Techery

One year on from our last chat, we met up with our friends at the Techery to hear all about their awesome work.   Around this time last year, we had an incredible chat with our friends at The Techery about their exciting start-up providing SMART technology for Highlands homes and businesses. Since then, we’ve...

March 13, 2024
BEHIND THE BIZ // City Cave Bowral

Relax with us for a chat with Rebecca, the friendly owner of City Cave Bowral   As soon as we stepped into City Cave Bowral, we felt the laid-back vibes. The stunning Himalayan salt bricks surrounding the beautiful relaxation area, the easy-going tunes, and Rebecca, the friendly owner, set the tone for a super c...

March 12, 2024
BEHIND THE BIZ // Luxury Bowral Transfers

Come cruising with us and David Venish the friendly owner of Luxury Bowral Transfers   We looooooove airports. There's just something thrilling about the flurry of planes whisking off to exciting destinations. Plus, being at the airport usually means one thing, we're off on a holiday adventure [yay!]. Also, airp...

March 08, 2024
We’re Obsessed With Picnics On The Lawn At The Links House And Here’s Why

Could this be any more dreamy Highlands vibes?   Dating back to 1928, Links House is a wonderfully adorable boutique hotel tucked away in the quiet nook of Burradoo. We adore the north-facing view that overlooks the lush greens and fairways of Bowral Golf Course, not to mention the gardens that are an absolute s...

March 08, 2024
Check out these 9 awesome kids’ meal options at eateries around the Highlands
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These local eateries are stepping up their game beyond the standard chicken nuggies and chips, offering our little foodies plenty of delicious options to munch on.   Handy information for parents and carers raising kids in the Southern Highlands, kindly brought to you by the wonderful crew at Explorers Learning ...

March 08, 2024
Charlie’s Top Tips For Grilling A Perfect Steak

Local BBQ legend Charlie from Pig & Pilgrim gives us the inside scoop on how to get the tasty steak.    Ready to elevate your steak game and cook like a pro? We've got some fantastic tips from the BBQ maestro himself, Charlie, the genius behind Pig & Pilgrim, crafting incredible Parilla Charcoal BBQs in the H...

March 06, 2024
HIGHLANDS CREATIVES // Christine Thompson-Wells
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Meet the amazing Highland’s grandma whos’ doing it all.    Here in the Highlands, the saying "you never know who you might meet" couldn't be more accurate. Our neck of the woods is brimming with fascinating people doing some pretty amazing things, and we can confidently say that local creative Christine Thompson...

March 05, 2024
BEHIND THE BIZ // Raw & Wild Market & Cafe

Meet Roland, the friendly local behind this awesome Highlands’ organic market and cafe.    Raw & Wild Market & Cafe is a treasure in the Highlands. Open since 2006, the folks here have been slinging organic goodies to locals ever since.  We got the pleasure of meeting owner Roland Knight who took over the spo...

February 29, 2024
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS // Why Peppers Manor House Is Your Next Go-To Conference Venue

Why booking a conference at this wonderful venue will help set you up for success.   Picture this: You’ve got an important conference or corporate shindig coming up, and you want to really wow your attendees. You know, make them feel all comfy, welcomed, ready to rock, and maybe even a bit charmed and inspired. ...