Bowral is the largest town in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Just 90 minutes southwest of Sydney, this charming town is popular with both holidaymakers and day-trippers. Bowral has beautiful gardens, boutique shops, world-class restaurants, cool-climate wineries and a rich history. The town is particularly enchanting during its annual Spring Garden Festival with tulips in full bloom in Corbett Gardens.
There’s plenty to explore around Bowral as the area is dotted with wineries, art galleries, quaint cottages, grand Federation houses and the prettiest European-style gardens. Bowral is famous as the hometown of cricketing legend Sir Donald Bradman, so it was the perfect location to build the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame, a must-do attraction for cricket enthusiasts.
Bowral was once a rural summer retreat for the gentry of Sydney, leaving a legacy of lavish estates and manor houses scattered throughout the area. Today, visitors still enjoy taking in the delights of Bowral - its vibrant dining scene of cozy cafes, gourmet restaurants and fabulous nearby wineries.
Bowral holidays also invite nature lovers to cycle or hike through nearby Mount Gibraltar Reserve, rewarded with stunning panoramic views over the Highlands. Quaint antique shops offer wares from bygone eras while the weekend markets beckon visitors to sample fresh local produce and take home lovely, handcrafted goods.
Corbett Gardens, one of the region’s oldest parks is magnificent any time of the year but particularly popular during the award-winning Spring Garden Festival when more than 75,000 tulip bulbs open into an extravaganza of colour. For a birds-eye view of the town and gardens, visit the lookout at Mount Gibraltar in nearby Mittagong.
The Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame offers a slice of history, a cultural exhibition honouring the legendary Australian batsman, Bowral local Donald Bradman and other cricket heroes who have shaped the game.
The two-level traditional cricket pavilion and Museum in Glebe Park was opened on 14 October 1989 by Lady Jesse Bradman, in the presence of Sir Donald and The Hon John Fahey MP, before a packed crowd gathered on Bradman Oval.
The Bradman Museum is a place to explore at your own pace. Featuring state-of-the-art interactive experiences and a museum collection of national significance there are many cricketing gems to see along the way. The Museum starts with the Origins of Cricket and travels through all the significant eras to the Big Bash League.
Discover historic match equipment including Bradman memorabilia, fascinating cricket images and original film footage, all providing a fascinating history of the game.
The Gundungurra and Dharawal people are the Traditional Custodians of Bowral. Their traditional name for Bowral is Bowrel, meaning high.
Some of the towns and villages surrounding Bowral are just as charming. Take a drive to Mittagong, Moss Vale, Robertson, East Kangaloon, Glenquarry and Kangaloon.
Bowral is approximately 72 kilometres from the ocean. It takes around an hour to drive from Bowral to Werri Beach.
Bowral Tours include Corbett Gardens and the Spring Garden Festival, Southern Highlands Food and Wine Tours and Historic Walking Tours to name a few.
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