Things to do around Bundanoon NSW

Things to Do Around Bundanoon, NSW: Best Activities, Attractions, and Hidden Gems in the Southern Highlands

Things to do around Bundanoon, NSW are abundant, offering a variety of activities for all types of visitors – nature lovers, foodies, adventure seekers, and anyone looking for a chilled getaway in the stunning Southern Highlands. Located at the gateway to Moreton National Park and the Grand Canyon Lookout, Bundanoon is an excellent base for exploring the region’s villages, award winning eateries, unmissable places and rich culture. Whether you’re hiking through rainforests, sipping wine at local wineries, or unwinding with a good book, Bundanoon has something for everyone.

Walk Bundanoon and its picturesque streets, and you can’t help notice the colours of the season: the blaze of golden red hues in Autumn, or the blooming pink cherry trees of early Spring. And at night, gaze upon a trillion stars all year round. The night skies are so clear.

It’s in Bundanoon that you’ll feel a welcoming embrace from a small-town with a delightful Scottish flavour. It’s where you’ll experience the spirit of Scotland especially during Brigadoon, one of the largest Highland gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere. Listen to the belching of massed bagpipes, and drums echoing across the oval, while the graceful Scottish Country Dancing and energetic Highland Dancing take over the space. You’ll love it.

TIP: Book accommodation and purchase Brigadoon Tickets early, as it’s a very popular celebration with thousands of people flocking to it.

Bundanoon offers year-round appeal, where city lights give way to a sky full of stars, and concrete is replaced by scenic nature trails. Discover stunning waterfalls, lush rainforests, and a whole lot more natural beauty just waiting to be explored.

When the cooler months roll in, Bundanoon really comes alive. The air is crisp and you’ll soon find yourself beside a flickering fireplace in a cosy cafe or restaurant. And when you have a comforting freshly brewed coffee in hand, or tucking into a delicious homemade pie, sipping on a mulled wine, you’ll feel there’s a sense of peace here.

Wellness & Pampering Around Bundanoon, NSW

• Bundanoon Botannicals: A gift shop with Australian Made products. Locally Owned. Handcrafting natures gifts with care, since 1999. 33-35 Railway Avenue, Bundanoon, NSW 2578
• Allymac Massage Therapy: Each massage is unique to the individual client based purely upon their needs on the day. My massages range from remedial to relaxing, lymphatic drainage, pregnancy and oncology massage. Located at: “The Clarence” Unit 3, 3-5 Clarence Street, Moss Vale, NSW
• Endota Spa Bowral:

Explore & Discover Around Bundanoon

Outdoor Adventures:

• Bushwalk or mountain bike to Grand Canyon Lookout, or lush rainforests in Moreton National Park (check park opening times and conditions behfore you set off)
• Join the fun of Brigadoon– the famous Bundanoon Highland Gathering, and experience the spirit of Scotland – this year, 5th April 2025. It’s a great day of Scottish culture, men in kilts, music, dancing, and family fun. Get your tartan on!
• Get your dancing shoes on at the annual BASH Festival (aka Buenos Aires in the Southern Highlands)
• Take a 1 km the Erith Coal Mine Walk. Start at the Gambell Car Park and picnic area on a very easy defined path. It is a descent but not excessively steep via a walking platform. You’ll pass a waterfall (great after rains) and FYI the caves are barricaded. TIP: Wear sensible non sip walking shoes.
• Toast marshmallows over the fire-pit under the quiet, star-clustered Bundanoon sky.
• Explore surrounding larger towns of Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale
• Don’t miss the annual Tulip Festival in Bowral
• Do a few laps in the heated outdoor swimming pool
• Cycle in and around Bundanoon and admire the seasonal colours
• Wander through the Makers Market (Bundanoon Hall every other Sun)
• Picnic at Fitzroy Falls Reserve
• Berrima Schoolyard Market for fresh, organic produce
• Pay a visit to Fairy Bower Falls
• Listen to some live music

Indoor Activities and Unique Experiences:

• Visit the Donald Bradman Museum, Bowral.
• Taste test at Bendooley Estate Winery
• Learn a little at the Buddhist Monastery, Sunnataram Forest Monastery
• Enjoy cellar doors and local wineries like Eling Forest, Sutton Forest, St Maur, Cherry Tree Hill and Cuttaway Hill Winery at 212 Sallys Corner Road Exeter NSW

• The Glow Worm Glen is always magical. January is a great time time to go normally and we recommend waiting about 10 mins before the scheduled sunset.
• Don’t miss the Art Studio Trail
• Visit Precinct Galleries 
• Drop in on Dirty Janes Bowral (plants/fashion/tea room)
• Pay homage to a legend at The Don Bradman Museum in Bowral
• Have tea and cake at the Potting Shed Cafe

Good Eats Around Bundanoon

• Pick up picnic treats at DeliLicious: 5 Railway Ave, Bundanoon, NSW
• Primula, Cafe: 15 Railway Ave, Bundanoon
• Botega: wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta dishes.
• Jumping Rock Bakery: 1/3 Church St, Bundanoon
• Potting Shed Cafe
• Exeter General Store and PO Café: A little outside Bundanoon but worth the short drive. It’s a local gem Known for its delicious pies, quiches, fresh salads, and cakes. 1 Exeter Rd, Exeter

Foodies Delights Around Bundanoon: Gourmet Flavours, Providores and Markets

• DeliLicious for a superb deli and coffee of Byren and Liz. 5 Railway Ave, Bundanoon
• Botega: wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta dishes. Authentic Italian.
• The Bowral Asian and Yum Cha : A great selection of Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese dishes, done well.
• Bundanoon Hotel: for good value, traditional pub meal to more refined dishes 20-22 Railway Ave, Bundanoon, NSW
• Potters Pantry: Coffee in good size cups and a wide range of food with vegetarian options. 27 Railway Ave, Bundanoon
• The Milk Factory Café: great coffee, and all-day brunch menu. 1/6/8 Wallace St, Bowral, NSW
• Bendooley Estate Restaurant and Book Barn Cafe: Dine inside next to the fire with a divine backdrop of revered books or enjoy an alfresco meal surrounded by the Estate’s heavenly gardens and vineyard.
• Bendooley Estate Larder: a must-visit takeaway and eat in deli, with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Limited seating. Highly recommend the salads, the cakes, the winter soups….everything!  1/223 Bong Bong St, Bowral, NSW

Markets Around Bundanoon, NSW

• Bundanoon Village Markets: Held on the first Sunday of every month with gourmet food, andmade wares, produce, plants, collectibles. Bundanoon Hall, Railway Ave, Bundanoon, NSW
• Bundanoon Makers Markets: 1st Sunday at the school, 3rd Sunday at the hall
• Berrima Schoolyard Market: This monthly market, just a short drive from Bundanoon. The market features fresh organic produce, delicious homemade cakes, locally crafted goods, and more. Pick up fresh seasonal produce, locally made cheeses, and freshly brewed coffee. Berrima Public School, 6-8 High St, Berrima, NSW
• Moss Vale Farmers Market: Held on the second Sunday of every month, the Moss Vale Farmers Market is one of the region’s largest and most popular markets. With an abundance of local farmers and artisans selling everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to handmade sausages, gourmet sauces, and cheeses, it’s a must-visit for food lovers. Moss Vale Showground, 2-6 Gladesville Rd, Moss Vale, NSW
• Mittagong Markets: Held on the first Saturday of every month, offer a mix of fresh produce, crafts, antiques, and gourmet food stalls with fresh organic produce, local wine, and home-baked goodies. Mittagong RSL, 9 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong, NSW
• Bowral Farmers Market: This weekly market is held every Saturday morning in Bowral. It’s very popular with the locals and sells a wide selection of fresh, organic produce, cheeses, meats, eggs, bread, and more. Bowral Public School, 2-4 Bendooley St, Bowral, NSW

Retail Escapes Around Bundanoon

• Bundanoon Botannicals
• The Art Trail exhibiting works for sale.
• The Makers Market, Bundanoon and markets throughout the area. 1st Sunday at the school, 3rd Sunday at the hall
• Bundanoon Village Markets: Held on the first Sunday of every month. There’s a good community atmosphere. Browse local produce, fresh flowers, homemade jams, gourmet food, and handmade crafts. Bundanoon Hall, Railway Ave, Bundanoon, NSW
• The Underground, Mittagong: Quirky, retro and different in its ambience but a coffee shop serving some of the best coffee in town and great food

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