Berrima

Bowral

Be transported to the early days of Australia’s European settlement in this Georgian-era village, complete with an old gaol, courthouse and plenty of ghost stories.

Berrima is a beautifully preserved Georgian village in New South Wales’ Southern Highlands. Once a prosperous colonial town, Berrima is a testament to the endurance of Australia’s pioneering past. Discover the unique heritage on a stroll through town and see a collection of stately buildings dating back to the 1830s, including a spooky stone gaol. Investigate the town’s museums and stores selling local gourmet produce, teas, antiques, crafts, souvenirs and wines.

Plan your visit at the Berrima Tourist Information Centre, situated inside the historic old Court House. Built in 1838, the Court House was the site where the fate of several notorious bushrangers was decided. The sandstone building now contains a small history museum and a directory of walking and horse-and-carriage tours. Check out the Old Berrima Gaol next door and gaze up at the building’s eerie stone walls.

Embark on a walking tour and stop by National Trust-listed buildings, such as Harper’s Mansion, the White Horse Inn and Breens Commercial Hotel. Learn more about Berrima’s fascinating European settlement history at the Berrima District Museum. Stop by the heritage Surveyor General Inn, one of Australia’s oldest continually licensed inns, for a cold beer and traditional pub fare. Linger until nightfall to join a ghost tour of Berrima’s historic buildings, where ghosts from the Georgian era are said to roam.

Bring kids to enjoy the town’s exciting playground, antique toys and traditional confectionary store. A village market is held on selected Sundays. Explore the bushland reserves along the Wingecarribee River and spot wallabies, wombats and birds. If you’re lucky, you might see an elusive platypus swimming in the river. In nearby Joadja, wander through the crumbling late 19th-century ruins of a ghost town.

Berrima is within easy reach of Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong. Heritage lodgings and self-contained cabins are available for accommodation. Berrima’s wide range of fascinating heritage sites makes it a great place to visit at any time of year.


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Top hotels in Berrima

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway, (entrance via Wingecarribee St), Berrima, NSW
The price is P5,743 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P5,743
P6,317 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"On a quick visit from Canberra, this was a great place to stay. Contactless check-in and check-out, good amenities, clean and tidy and quiet. Would happily stay here again!!"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

3.5 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road), Bowral, NSW
The price is P7,591 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
P7,591
P8,351 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay. Check in easy. Staff very friendly. Food and drink was lovely! My daughter loved the pool!"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Links House

Links House

4 out of 5
17 Links Road, Burradoo, NSW
The price is P7,961 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P7,961
P8,757 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (721 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay, friendly staff and the breakfast was excellent"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Links House
The Bowral Hotel

The Bowral Hotel

3.5 out of 5
412 Bong Bong St, Bowral, NSW
The price is P7,357 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
P7,357
P7,357 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Our guests praise the bathrooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Corbett ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
Cozy and warm in winter
"This was a one night stay in Bowral and honestly Bowral hotel was so comfortable and functional with a great bed and renovated bathroom which felt lux. Quiet room and didn’t get much noise from main road made for a good nights sleep. Definitely coming back with easy access to Bowral pub with great ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

The Bowral Hotel
Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley

3.5 out of 5
152 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW
The price is P7,570 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P7,570
P8,327 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
"Great stay beautifully renovated nice little welcome gift and breakfast was yummy."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
Berida Hotel

Berida Hotel

4 out of 5
6 David Street, Bowral, NSW
The price is P15,413 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
P15,413
P16,955 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Great gin bar. Great staff - David- lovely dinner"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Berida Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Berrima

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New Berrima

Though New Berrima might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Berrima Gaol and Berrima Courthouse.

New Berrima
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Burradoo

Bars, gardens, and golf courses highlight some of the notable features of Burradoo. Make a stop by Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve while you're exploring.

Burradoo
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Moss Vale

Moss Vale is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Moss Vale Golf Club and Leighton Gardens.

Moss Vale

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