Berrima Travel Guide

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

The Robertson Hotel
The Robertson Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1 Fountaindale Rd, Robertson, NSW
The price is ₹5,478 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
₹5,478
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Robertson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Robertson Nature Reserve and Macquarie ...
7.8/10 Good! (281 reviews)
"Stunning place to stay. So peaceful, so clean, so stylish. We loved sitting by the fire in the evening. Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

The Robertson Hotel
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway, (entrance via Wingecarribee St), Berrima, NSW
The price is ₹9,096 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
₹9,096
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect spot to stay in downtown Berrima"

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

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 ₹10,503 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
₹10,503
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (925 reviews)
"Great place to get away for the weekend"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Berida Hotel
Berida Hotel
4 out of 5
6 David Street, Bowral, NSW
The price is ₹16,835 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
₹16,835
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Berida Hotel
The Imperial Motel
The Imperial Motel
4 out of 5
Cnr Bong Bong & Bundaroo Sts, Bowral, NSW
The price is ₹8,794 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
₹8,794
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 4-star motel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (844 reviews)
"A/c took some time to heat room, but OK overnight. Also, good meal at pub and great breakfast down the road at Raw and Wild"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

The Imperial Motel
Peppers Manor House
Peppers Manor House
5 out of 5
Kater Road, Sutton Forest, NSW
The price is ₹10,810 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
₹10,810
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sutton Forest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (536 reviews)
"Great location in a grand old Manor House. Spacious room in the Garden Terrace. Food at restaurant was really good. Overall, great place to stay. Will come back again."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Peppers Manor House
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Other neighbourhoods around Berrima

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New Berrima

While New Berrima may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do 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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