Southern Highlands Area Attractions
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Welcome to All Aboard Braemar Model Railway displays and the home of Fleischmann and LGB in Australia. We use Fleischmann and LGB equipment as they
are the world leaders in Model railway manufacturing and pay particular attention to reliability, durability and quality. These models represent good value
for money. On the indoor layouts (two HO and one N Gauge), all the track, signals, turntable, locomotives and rolling stock are made by Fleischmann. Since
opening in 1996 these layouts have ope...All Aboard Braemar Model Railways
Braemar
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Alpaca Living is where you will find beautiful home and gift ware. Whether it is a sumptuous alpaca throw in a wide range of colours, luxurious bathing products, bath robes, toys, dining ware, manchester, there is something special for everyone in Alpaca Living
Enjoy this unique collection of superior alpaca products that we are proud to offer during your visit to Berrima
Look out for the Alpacas tethered alongside the Centre on weekends.Alpaca Living
Berrima
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The Australian Alpaca Centre is committed to bringing the finest fashion garments made from the highest quality luxurious alpaca fleece. Alpaca is an extraordinary natural fibre renowned for its thermal qualities, being light yet warm and durable with a remarkable softness. Whether it is a jumper, scarf, hat, cardigan, vest, jacket or coat we pride ourselves in the quality offered and the retail service that we provide.
Enjoy this unique collection of superior alpaca products that we are proud...Australian Alpaca Centre
Berrima
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Back O The Moon is a 3 acre garden. Surrounded by open fields and is located 4 kilometres from Moss Vale towards Robertson.
The garden is set amongst large pines, flowering cherries, dogwoods and colourful autumn trees. There’s a formal rose garden, pond garden, whimsical folly, bulb and woodland areas.
Garden available for wedding ceremonies and photographs.
Back O The Moon is a part of the Open Garden Scheme.
There will be an Art Exhibition by local artists, during the Days of Wine Art ...Back O The Moon
Moss Vale
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It’s Aladdin’s cave of beautiful gifts and treasures, a unique and quaint little shop in the Southern Highlands with prices that will delight.
Seeing is believing the little shop with the big heart and old fashioned friendly service. We look after our loyal customers and provide them with incentives to keep them coming back to us. There is so much to see you could spend the whole day in our little shop and if you do and spend your money with us we will see you are looked after in our hideaway...Beautiful Treasures
Moss Vale
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Located on the 'Bendooley' property, just up the driveway from the Rare Book Department, the Berkelouw Berrima Book Barn houses over 300,000 second hand books. A huge converted barn, complete with a hayloft and surrounded by paddocks, cattle and all manner of rural paraphernalia, the Book
Barn is the kind of place where you can easily lose track of the time. It is packed to the rafters with tones on hundreds of subjects - from classic fiction,
treatise on the occult to aviation manuals.
We e...Berkelouw Bookbarn
Berrima
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The Berrima Courthouse is the centrepiece of the historic village of Berrima, which was established in the 1830s during an era of great exploration, as the expansive state of New South Wales underwent massive change from a penal colony to a rural settlement.
You can take a guided tour through this magnificent building, to see the seven square metre quilt that was stitched to commemorate the 175th birthday of Berrima and more than 200 black and white photos of the village, dating back to the 18...Berrima Court House
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The Berrima District Historical Society Museum and Information Centre is housed in an historic weatherboard cottage. The museum's collection includes
an array of artifacts from the Southern Highlands.
See the remains of the German built canoe and the work of internees of Berrima Gaol, when it was used to house prisoners of war during 1914-18 war.Berrima District Museum
Berrima
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This fine Georgian House was built in 1834 by James Harper, first licensee of the Surveyor General. The Roman Catholic Church bought the house in 1853, using it as a presbytery until 1898. It is now owned by the National Trust, but is not open to the public. You can take in this magnificent mansion on the Berrima Heritage Walk.Berrima Heritage Walk
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Berrima Patchwork has been established for over 20 years and has an extensive range of product, located on the main street of Berrima in the Southern Highlands only one and half hours south of Sydney. You are most welcome to come and browse.
They are open seven days a week and there is ample parking locate at the front of the shop.
Their online shop is also being updated and will be fully stocked in the coming months. Should you wish to enquire about a product before that time please give the...Berrima Patchwork and Craft
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The village of Berrima, situated on the Old Hume Highway 14 kilometres south of Mittagong, is considered the best remaining example of a small Australian town of the 1830's.
Berrima is small enough to be inspected on foot so leave your car and take a pleasant 2.5 kilometres stroll through Australia's colourful past. There are many historic buildings still to be seen and the two foot tour brochure gives a detailed description of them.
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With one of the best vineyard views in the Southern Highlands, Blue Metal Vineyard is also the highest at 790 metres above sea level.
Only five kilometres from Berrima, Blue Metal Vineyard produces single estate award winning wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Sangiovese and Sangiovese Rose, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
The position and altitude combined with free draining loam soils provides a perfect site for growing grapes.
This has been proven with most o...Blue Metal Vineyard
Berrima
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Cradled in the high ranges above Mittagong,. One hour from Sydney, Bou-saada's family run vineyard offers cool climate wines from grapes grown only on the property. Use of local timbers dominate the environmentally sensitive, Australian contemporary design cellar, where a casual vintner's lunch can be enjoyed by the fire or overlooking the vineyard.
A variety of stunning proteas are also grown and for sale on the farm.
Bou-Saada's Country Kitchen
Local food and estate grown wine menu include...Bou-saada Vineyard and Wines
Mittagong
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Ladies competition Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.00am. Men’s competition Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1.00pm. Also there is a Snack Bar open Thursday to Friday from 6.00pm & also on Saturday & Sunday
12 noon till late.Bowral Bowling Club
Bowral
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The Bowral Lookout provides a scenic site overlooking Bowral and Moss Vale. Mount Gingenbullen, and the Cuckbundoon Ranges (near Goulburn) can be
seen in the distance. Several walking tracks radiate from here and there is car parking, toilets, tables, picnic areas and shelters available.Bowral Lookout
Bowral
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This unique specialised business in Bowral provides Artists materials, porters paints, framing and art supplies. It also has a wonderful selection of gifts and artifacts for the discerning shopper. This is an opportunity not to be missed.Bowral Paper Place
Bowral
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The Bowral Visitor Centre is housed in The Bradman Museum of Cricket and Visitor Centre and is easily accessible from the Main Street of Bowral.
It provides good parking facilities for visitors, a Tea Shop/Cafe which is open to the general public. We also have a fully stocked Gift Shop with a full range of souvenirs and memorabilia.
The very friendly staff will assist you with Tourist Information of Bowral and the surrounding region, providing maps, accommodation assistance etc. The facili...Bowral Visitor Centre
Bowral
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The Box Vale Mine Walking Track to the Box Vale Lookout follows the formation of an historic railway line and passes through cuttings, along embankments and through a tunnel 84 metres is length. Although much of the surrounding terrain is steep and rocky, the 4.4 kilometres walking track has easy grades and the return walk takes about three hours. Box Vale Mine Walking Track Maps are available from the Visitors Information Centre, Mittagong.Box Vale Mine Walking Track and Lookout
Mittagong
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At the Box Vale Picnic Area, picnic tables and barbeques are provided near the trackhead car park and the lookout beyond the tunnel. Toilets are located
to the east of the car park. Water is not provided at the barbeque areas. Box Vale Walking Track Maps are available from the Visitors Information Centre,
Mittagong.Box Vale Picnic Area
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The Museum is located in Donald Bradman’s childhood home town of Bowral, alongside Bradman Oval where his remarkable cricketing career began. The Museum and its entire collection, Sir Donald’s second home at 20 Glebe Street and Bradman Oval are all heritage listed sites.
With five galleries, a hundred seat theatre, special exhibitions plus a wonderful collection of memorabilia, rare archival film footage and photographs the Museum provides many hours of entertainment for all ages.
The Museu...Bradman Museum of Cricket
Bowral
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The historic Georgian (circa 1845) Inn has a true country atmosphere and is a favourite haunt of locals, with its intimate bars and contemporary food.
The Briars Inn is famous for their 'cook your own' steak, chicken or fish. They have boutique ales on tap, such as 'Old Speckled Hen' and Braidwood's own 'ESB' (Extra Special Bitter), and an extensive wine list, including local varieties – all poured by the glass, so any person can enjoy a good quality glass of wine with their meal.
There are t...Briars Historic Inn
Bowral
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Rediscover the Art of Living at Bundanoon Botanicals... Established since 1995, our unique range and unceasing search for the unusual epitomizes our philosophy of innovative and refined elegance in home decoration and fine giftware to Australia.
Open House takes the hard work out of finding Gifts for every Occasion. Spoil the ones you love and browse online for that Special Present. Choose from a great range of carefully selected gift lines.
Open House offers a great range of Shabby Chic. Choo...Bundanoon Botannicals
Bundanoon
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The Kangaroo River tumbles off the sandstone escarpment at Carrington Falls. This striking waterfall is one of Budderoo National Park most popular attractions, and you can view it from three lookouts, one of which is wheelchair-accessible.
The turn-off to the falls is signposted 8 kilometres south-east of Robertson, along the Jamberoo Pass Road leading to Kiama via Jamberoo. The road forks 2 kilometres after this, with the left-hand road leading to Thomas' Place. You'll find the lookouts and p...Carrington Falls - Robertson
Robertson
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The Cave Creek Walking Track is 14 kilometres north of Mittagong and can be reached by bitumen roads. This track provides a leisurely walk of
2.6 kilometres and takes one to two hours to complete the return journey. The track descends through various natural settings to Cave Creek,
which as the name suggests passes through a small cave.
There are a number of short steep sections along the track. Steps and a ladder have been constructed to assist walkers. A car park and picnic
area have bee...Cave Creek Walking Track
Mittagong
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The Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve is situated on the banks of the Wingecarribee River near Moss Vale. Well over 80 species of birds have been recorded in
the area, and are abundant during spring and summer. Kangaroos can be seen in the area adjacent to the wetland. The lagoon and swamp area of the
Reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary on the 2nd December 1932. The area is now managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, visitors have
access to many of the facilities including picni...Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve
Moss Vale
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Centennial Vineyards is located just minutes from the historic township of Bowral in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. This premium cool-climate wine region is just an hour from Sydney and Wollongong, and an hour and a half from Canberra.
In this cold vineyard site with an altitude of over 760 metres, a long ripening season combined with very low crop levels and fastidious attention to viticulture, ensures the vines produce intensely flavoured premium quality fruit, which results in wi...Centennial Vineyards
Bowral
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The Centennial Vineyards Restaurant owners have created a wonderful dining experience which makes the most of the beautifully appointed room and stunning vineyard views. To ensure there is something for everyone, Robin's cuisine is cleverly balanced between contemporary and bistro-style. Freshly picked Cuttaway Creek raspberries and the restaurant's home grown seasonal herbs contribute to the local produce fare.
Offering breathtaking views of the endless vineyards, it’s an ideal setting to enj...Centennial Vineyards Restaurant
Bowral
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Chinoiserie ..... a plant collector's garden. A colourful plant collector’s garden set on 1.25 acres.
Plantings consist of long herbaceous borders, potager, and pond and stream garden.
This garden specialises in a large collection of Chinese, Japanese, European and American tree peonies which are the star attraction in October and early November.
2008 Open Garden Dates:
September 25th to 30th.
October 1st to 31st.
November 1st to 28th.Chinoiserie Open Garden
Mittagong
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The Cottage is centrally located in the historic township of Berrima.
The Cottage is by far Australia's most unique country boutique featuring products such as Cashmere, Alpaca, wool and fine fibres with the most extensive range of knitwear in Australia. Also interesting antiques, famous coats by Geiger of Austria, Liberty prints, Barbour rainwear, Paul & Shark men’s and ladies wear as well as Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries.
This internationally renowned boutique is located in the historic vill...Cottage Berrima
Berrima
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The walk to Fairy Bower Falls, starts at Gambells Rest Picnic area or Fairy Bower car park, Morton National Park, Bundanoon. The walk offers a huge
variety of walks, views to wonderful waterfalls and picnic areas. A highlight of this area is Tooths Lookout and Fairy Bower Waterfalls.
Maps are available from the Visitors Information Centre in Mittagong or National Parks & Wildlife Service at Fitzroy Falls.Fairy Bower Falls
Bundanoon
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The Gallery is open during displays between the hours 10am to 4pm weekends and is located at the end of Yarranga St Robertson.Fettlers Shed Gallery
Robertson
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Fitzroy Falls and the Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days per week with extensive facilities for people with disabilities which include a boardwalk to the two main lookouts. Visitors to Fitzroy Falls can enjoy two walks along the edge of the escarpment offering magnificent views of the valley and rainforest gullies from 15 lookouts. The popular East Rim Wildflower walk is 7.6 kilometres return and the West Rim walk that offers views of the lower and main falls is 3.8 kilometre return. Alt...Fitzroy Falls and Visitor Centre
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Forty Foot Falls is located on the Forty Foot Falls Walking Track from Lake Alexandra at Mittagong. This is an easy to medium walk starting at the Lake and
follows the creek downstream to a fire trail. A large cave is behind the falls. Walking maps are available at the Visitors Information Centre in Mittagong.Forty Foot Falls
Mittagong
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Gibbergunya took its name from Gibbergunya Creek. Gibbergunyah is a reserve for public recreation and for the presservation of native flora and fauna. The kangaroo, wombat and echidna have often been seen on the Gibbergunya Walking Track. Track brochures are available at the Visitors Information Centre, Mittagong.Gibbergunyah Reserve
Bowral
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Glow Worm Glen Walk starts at William Street, Morton National Park, Bundanoon. Glow worms are only visible after dark. A torch is essential to negotiate the track safely. To help protect the glow worms, turn off torches once you reach the glen, keep quiet and stay on the platform.
Maps are available from the Visitors Information Centre in Mittagong or National Parks & Wildlife Service at Fitzroy Falls.Glow Worm Glen Walk
Bundanoon
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Located at the rear of a nineteenth century French Provincial-style building in the centre of town, The Grand Bar and Brasserie invites you to experience its culinary delights, comfortable bar, professional service and genial atmosphere.
The Bar sits in the refurbished Grand Hotel building which was built in the 1880s, and despite the complete rebuild of its interior in the 1980s, the Grand Bar still retains the friendly feel of a 'local' with its charming wood panelling and interesting histori...Grand Bar and Brasserie of Bowral
Bowral
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Greenbrier Estate Vineyards are situated 740 metres above sea level in the cool climate of the Southern Highlands overlooking Mittagong. The vineyard is planted with a northerly aspect on rich basalt soils. Cool winds and reduced frost exposure have created a terrain unique in this newly established wine region.
The first harvest of Sauvignon Blanc grapes in 2002 produced a trophy winning wine. While in 2004 the Sauvignon Blanc Vintage was awarded a gold medal and two trophies. Other varietie...Greenbrier Park Cellar Door
Mittagong
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Travel through the historic Bowral Railway Station on a Heritage Express tour or stop and admire the landmark Station on your way through town.Heritage Express Journeys - Bowral
Bowral
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The Highlands Golf Club is nestled at the gateway to the beautiful Southern Highlands in Mittagong on the old Hume Highway.
The Friendliest Club in the Highlands is just 1 hour from Mascot or 45 minutes from Liverpool, Goulburn or Wollongong and now has one of the best Function rooms in the district and overlooks the golf course. Let us help you with your Engagement, Wedding, Birthday or any special occasion.
We cater for small personal functions to events for 200 including seminars and confe...Highlands Golf Club Mittagong
Mittagong
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Hillview was the country retreat for the governors of NSW between 1882 and 1958, having originally been built in the 1850s. In 1986, after spending some time in private hands, Hillview was again purchased by the Government. Set in over 60 hectares, Hillview is an eclectic mix of architectural styles, creating a very unusual house. It is now open occasionally to the public, the Southern Highlands Visitors' Centre can give you more information.Hillview
Goulburn
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Howards Lane Vineyard is a small vineyard situated in the beautiful Southern Highlands region, and produces high quality premium wines. The owners, Mary and Tony Betteridge, give a personal welcome to visitors at their cellar door. The cellar door is used for tasting Howards Lane wines as well as hosting functions for small and large groups of up to 100 people.
Visitors are also welcome to help with the farm activities, such as harvesting the grapes. Above the farm, there are some glorious wal...Howards Lane Vineyard
Mittagong
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Joadja Vineyards and Winery is the oldest vineyard and winery in the new Southern Highlands wine area. You can enjoy the beautiful scenic vineyards and award winning cool-climate wines, just 90 minutes from Sydney and close to Wollongong and Canberra.
Joadja have been a well-known winery for more than 20 years. They utilise grapes from the estate’s own boutique vineyard as well as other local grapes.
The small winery has a very much 'hands on' approach, with some stainless steel and an emphas...Joadja Vineyards and Winery
Berrima
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Serving 'Toby's Estate Coffee' and we know how to make a great Coffee!!! The best coffee in the Highlands. We have a wide range of homemade biscuits, cakes and the best scones in the Highlands.
Catering for Coeliacs and dairy allergies and we bake our own Gluten Free Bread. We can adapt our menu to suit your needs.
Full breakfast menu until 3.00pm each day and full lunch menu from 12 noon until 3.00pm.
Professional Member of the Coeliacs Society.Just Bite Me Cafe
Mittagong
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The Magpie Cafe is located in the historic village of Berrima in the Southern Highlands of NSW. The cafe features a talented team of chefs and friendly wait staff. The Magpie Cafe uses locally sourced produce and local free range eggs.
The Magpie Café offers beautiful food in a great relaxed atmosphere. Sample our freshly baked scones, homemade rhubarb and raspberry pies or gorgeous hot apple pie. Be enticed with our signature dishes of Spicy Lamb Wellington or Slow Cooked Duck with Winter Ve...Magpie Cafe
Berrima
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Manning Lookout is located just a short drive from the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre along the Nowra Road. From the car park a walking track leads to a
lookout offering excellent views of Kangaroo Valley.
Maps are available from the Visitors Information Centre in Mittagong or National Parks & Wildlife Service at Fitzroy Falls.Manning Lookout
Fitzroy Falls
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Enjoy the difference.
At McVitty Grove you can experience good wine and food right where it is produced. Rows of grape vines greet you at the gate and form an avenue, guiding you to the olive grove and stunning cellar door.
The staff want every visit to McVitty Grove to be a sensory adventure. Taste and buy estate grown cool climate wines and extra virgin olive oil as you drink in expansive valley views. Savour olive tapenade, preserves and condiments made locally.
The delicious cafe style...McVitty Grove
Mittagong
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The Milk Factory Gallery, Art and Design Centre and Café - Where good coffee and art meet!
The Milk Factory Art Gallery and Exhibition Space provides art lovers with a venue in which to view contemporary artwork as well as offering a unique space for exhibitors to profile their works.
The original Milk Factory was built in 1921 primarily as a depot for local farmers to manufacture dairy products and now this impressive space is ideal for exhibiting large works of art as well as sculpture and ...Milk Factory Gallery
Bowral
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The township of Mittagong, the Old Hume Highway and railway line is clearly visible. Mount Alexandra Reserve is opposite with the area of the Nattai wilderness and Sydney Water Catchment area. To the right Mt Keira is visible. The Cavern is 50 metres below on the Reservoir track.
Brochures are available from the Visitors Information Centre, Mittagong.Mittagong Lookout
Mittagong
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This park presents sandstone scenery on a grand scale. To the north, Fitzroy Falls and Belmore Falls plunge off the plateau into rainforest gullies. To the south, Pigeon House Mountain and Little Forest Plateau offer great views of the coastline and the Budawang and Ettrema wilderness areas. There are opportunities for extensive remote-area bushwalking from a number of locations. Backpack camping more than 1 kilometre from roads is permitted throughout most of the park. Car-based and limited car...Morton National Park
Fitzroy Falls
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The Moss Vale Golf Course is regarded as one of the prettiest in the NSW Country Regions, with avenues of pines, elms, gums and vividly coloured claret ash flanking the winding layout. It was completed in its present layout in 1936.
The course is 5995m par 72 from the men’s tees. A number of twists and turns, in addition to small elevated greens, make it a good test. The creek which runs through the course has to be crossed 12 times during the round!
From the clubhouse, the Moss Vale layout ap...Moss Vale Golf Club
Moss Vale
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