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Belmore Falls - Belmore Falls, Southern HighlandsThe '''Southern Highlands''' is located south west of [[Sydney]] in [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]].

==Towns==

-34.81, | 149.74 

Several towns in the southern highlands have a choice of accommodation, restaurants, large variety of services.

* GPS -34.467914,150.416146|zoom=11 Bowral - largest town in the region
* GPS -35.417914,149.788487|zoom=11 Braidwood =
* GPS -34.054,150.695|zoom=11 Camden_(New_South_Wales)|Camden - in the foothills of South West Sydney
* GPS -34.787319,149.265662|zoom=11 Gunning =
* GPS -34.454956,150.448273|zoom=11 Mittagong =
* GPS -34.565322,150.374621|zoom=11 Moss Vale =
* GPS -34.174285,150.599543|zoom=11 Picton (New South Wales)|Picton =
* GPS -35.355476,149.228923|zoom=11 Queanbeyan An effective suburb of the nation's capital [[Canberra]], but part of New South Wales
* GPS -34.816667,148.9|zoom=11 Yass =
===Smaller Towns and Villages===
Smaller towns and villages offer general stores, cafes, and other local attractions.

* Berrima
* Bundanoon
* Bungendore
* Collector
* Exeter (New South Wales)|Exeter
* Gundaroo
* Marulan
* Robertson
* Yerrinbool

==Other Destinations==

* GPS -34.98,150.25|zoom=11 Morton National Park =
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The Southern Highlands is within commuting distance of [[Sydney]] and is popular for weekends away from [[Sydney]]. It is a cooler climate than [[Sydney]]. It has more identifiable seasons than [[Sydney]], with a cooler spring, and leaves falling in Autumn.

<h2 class=subheader>Travel to {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2>
Moss_Vale_Station - Moss Vale's historic train station, and Endeavour Railcar that services the Southern Highlands Line

The neighborhood can be visited by train from [[Sydney]] and by vehicle via the Hume Highway. Allow 80 minutes to travel by vehicle from [[Sydney]] to Bowral unless driving on a weekday afternoon when an additional 30-45 minutes will be needed. Friday afternoon traffic can be particularly bad.

<h2 class=subheader>Get Around</h2>
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Private vehicle is the easiest way to travel around the villages of the Southern Highlands.

=== By bicycle ===

Cycling around the many country lanes and national parks can be a pleasant way to see the area. Moss Vale and Bowral are linked by a pleasant cycleway by the river. Mittagong to Bowral is more problematic, with the highspeed four lane road being the only route past Mt Gibraltar without going over it!

=== By public transport ===
The region has a taxi service and a local bus company , which also connects to Nowra allowing access to the South Coast (New South Wales)|South Coast.

<h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2>
Bowral_Tulip - Tulip at Corbett Gardens, Bowral
* The Morton National Park has view, waterfalls, cliffs, bushwalks, and picnic and cycling opportunities access the park at Bundanoon, Tallong and Fitzroy Falls. The Macquarie Pass National park waterfalls, views, and more bushwalking and cycling opportunities. Access the National Park from Robertson.
* Flower gardens at Bowral

<h2 class=subheader>Things to Do</h2>
* Cricket tragics can't miss the Bradman Museum attached to Bradman Oval in Bowral. A walking tour of Bowral starting at the museum passes a number of historic sites connected with Sir Donald Bradman .

<h2 class=subheader>Halal Restaurants in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2>
Most of the small towns of the Southern Highlands have cafes or small restaurants. A more extensive choice of restaurants is in the major towns at Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Bundanoon and Berrima.

There are also several Cafes in the area which serve food.

Short diversions off the main freeway from [[Sydney]] can give a much more pleasant and tasty place to eat than the highway services.

* Meridian Cafe | 85 George St, Marulan Coming from [[Sydney]], take the first exit, go under the freeway, turn left into George Street. The cafe is just past the railway line on the left. Coming from [[Canberra]] or [[Melbourne]], take the service centre exit, head up George Street and the cafe is on your right past the pub ☎ +61 2 4841 1126 +61 2 4841 1126 Opening Hours: Thu-Mon 8AM Monday - 11AM (for breakfast) & 12-3PM (for lunch) Breakfast $5-$15; Lunch $9-18; The only cafe on the 150º meridian. Highly recommended, lovely food, great for a half-way stop between [[Sydney]] and [[Canberra]] or vice-versa (and much better than the fast food services). Restaurant food serves local produce and fruit cocktails, menu changes often depending on seasonal produce.
There are country pubs in Bundanoon, Sutton Forest and Berrima. There is more serious nightlife in the larger towns of Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale. The Bowral scene is more upmarket, and caters more for the tourist traffic. The Moss Vale pubs by contrast seem a little smaller & friendlier, catering for local residents & tourists.

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<h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly Hotels</h2>
*'''Berrima Bakehouse Motel ''' is in Corner Wingecarribee Street and Old Hume Highway, Berrima, [[New South Wales]].
*'''Country Inn Motels ''' is a popular motel chain in Southern Highlands, NSW. It has motels in Berrima, Bundanoon, and Moss Vale.
*'''River Island Nature Retreat ''' secluded naturist resort in 1500 acres along the Wollondilly River. Access via the Wombeyan Caves Road, roughly 39km from Mittagong.
 
* Poplars Inn - 97 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong ☎ +61 2 4889 4239 1800 656 963 +61 2 4889 5074 Pleasant family run accommodation in a garden setting.

<h2 class=subheader>Stay Safe</h2>
The southern highlands is generally a safe area. Beware of some alcohol fueled violence in the larger towns, like Moss Vale. Many of the roads in the area can be narrow and sometimes unsealed. There can also be cyclists and pedestrians walking on the roads.

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If you are travelling from [[Sydney]] you have made it half way to [[Canberra]]. It is only a short drive down the freeway to Goulburn.

If you are travelling on to [[Sydney]], consider taking the Illawarra Highway from Moss Vale over the Macquarie Pass via Robertson and Wollongong, with spectacular winding mountain roads, and coastal views, and only adding 30 minutes or so to the trip to [[Sydney]].

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