Balmoral

Mittagong

Hewn out of the living rock in the 1860s using hand tools and blasting powder, Big Hill Cutting was at one time the deepest railway cutting in the southern hemisphere. Taken as it was near the eastern end of the cutting, even this pic doesn't properly illustrate the depth. The cutting has a long and macabre history, with several workers killed during its construction due to a blasting accident and several drivers later perishing after crashing their automobiles through the old timber bridge's guardrails and down onto the rails below. Despite the history, it's a peaceful and beautiful place. The old railway line was abandoned in the 1970s and runs for around 50km between the towns of Thirlmere and Mittagong. Although not a proper rail trail, there are service trails parallelling the railway for much of its length. I've walked it a few times, including the trip pictured which was undertaken 2-Boot-Drive Swagman style ;-)
Hewn out of the living rock in the 1860s using hand tools and blasting powder, Big Hill Cutting was at one time the deepest railway cutting in the southern hemisphere. Taken as it was near the eastern end of the cutting, even this pic doesn't properly illustrate the depth. The cutting has a long and macabre history, with several workers killed during its construction due to a blasting accident and several drivers later perishing after crashing their automobiles through the old timber bridge's guardrails and down onto the rails below. Despite the history, it's a peaceful and beautiful place. The old railway line was abandoned in the 1970s and runs for around 50km between the towns of Thirlmere and Mittagong. Although not a proper rail trail, there are service trails parallelling the railway for much of its length. I've walked it a few times, including the trip pictured which was undertaken 2-Boot-Drive Swagman style ;-)

Popular places to visit

Destination Southern Highlands

Destination Southern Highlands is just one of the places to see in Mittagong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Destination Southern Highlands

Mount Jellore Lookout

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Jellore Lookout, a lovely green space in Mittagong. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Mount Jellore Lookout

Bargo State Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Bargo State Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Hill Top.

Bargo State Conservation Area

Sturt Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sturt Gallery in Mittagong. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Sturt Gallery

Birrahlee Park

After visiting Birrahlee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mittagong.

Birrahlee Park

Boronia Park

After visiting Boronia Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mittagong.

Boronia Park

Things to do

Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

P14,222
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers
Highland Vines

Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands

P9,984
per adult
Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands
Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off

Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off

P15,667
per adult
Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off
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Top hotels in Balmoral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

4 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road) Bowral NSW
The price is P8,426 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
P8,426
P9,268 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway Berrima NSW
The price is P6,525 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
P6,525
P7,290 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean & spacious room, great shower and supplies. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
The Robertson Hotel

The Robertson Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Fountaindale Rd Robertson NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,189 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
P6,189
P6,808 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Robertson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (357 reviews)
Staff were incredibly welcoming and made sure we were looked after.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

The Robertson Hotel
Berida Hotel

Berida Hotel

4 out of 5
6 David Street Bowral NSW
The price is P8,202 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
P8,202
P9,023 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Yes the roommwas clean. Staff was courteous. Very pleasant stay. One suggestion is to have a Power point for the kettle near the unit, the kettle was stored to and tea coffee was stored

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Berida Hotel
Links House

Links House

4 out of 5
17 Links Road Burradoo NSW
The price is P9,134 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
P9,134
P10,048 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (763 reviews)
The staff are very friendly. The room very clean. Very quiet. Recently renovated. Ensuite is small but has everything. The Links was the first to have ensuites and the House is nearly 100 years old. Good breakfast. Would stay again

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Links House
Peppers Craigieburn

Peppers Craigieburn

4.5 out of 5
Centennial Road Bowral NSW
The price is P8,538 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
P8,538
P9,392 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free parking, a golf course, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
Beautiful old hotel, heritage listed. Friendly service at reception and in the dining areas.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Peppers Craigieburn
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Other neighbourhoods around Balmoral

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Yanderra

When in Yanderra, you can plan a visit to Bargo River State Conservation Area and Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna Sanctuary, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Yanderra
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Hill Top

If you're spending some time in Hill Top, Nattai National Park and Bargo River State Conservation Area are top sights worth seeing.

Hill Top
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Colo Vale

While visiting Colo Vale, you might make a stop by sights like Nattai National Park and Bargo River State Conservation Area.

Colo Vale
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Alpine

When in Alpine, you can plan a visit to Destination Southern Highlands and Bargo River State Conservation Area, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Alpine
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Aylmerton

When in Aylmerton, you can plan a visit to Destination Southern Highlands and Mount Jellore Lookout, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aylmerton
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Braemar

The restaurants and gardens are just a few features travelers like about Braemar. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Destination Southern Highlands and Mount Jellore Lookout are a few top places to visit.

Braemar

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