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

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

Bargo State Conservation Area

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

Bargo State Conservation Area

Boronia Park

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

Boronia Park

Birrahlee Park

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

Birrahlee Park

Things to do

Honey Farm Tour. Morning Tea. Guided Tasting

Honey Farm Tour. Morning Tea. Guided Tasting

$27
per adult
Honey Farm Tour. Morning Tea. Guided Tasting
Highland Vines

Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands

$174
per adult
Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands
Southern Highlands: Nocturnal Wildlife Experience

Southern Highlands: Nocturnal Wildlife Experience

$116
per adult
Southern Highlands: Nocturnal Wildlife Experience
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Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

4 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road) Bowral NSW
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Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway Berrima NSW
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The Robertson Hotel

The Robertson Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Fountaindale Rd Robertson NSW
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Berida Hotel

Berida Hotel

4 out of 5
6 David Street Bowral NSW
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Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn

4 out of 5
290 Remembrance Drive Cawdor NSW
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Links House

Links House

4 out of 5
17 Links Road Burradoo NSW
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Other neighborhoods 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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