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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 studying 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

Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

HK$1,912
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers
Highland Vines

Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands

HK$1,342
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

HK$2,164
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 HK$1,055 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
HK$1,055
HK$1,160 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
A spotless room and lovely staff at the front desk

Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 HK$880 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
HK$880
HK$983 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Always a pleasure to stay here close eat outs and lovely rooms

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
Berida Hotel

Berida Hotel

4 out of 5
6 David Street Bowral NSW
The price is HK$1,149 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
HK$1,149
HK$1,263 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
We booked 5 rooms. They were all unique. We were extremely impressed with the Hotel and very friendly/helpful staff. Breakfast amount and variety could be improved.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Berida Hotel
The Robertson Hotel

The Robertson Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Fountaindale Rd Robertson NSW
The price is HK$826 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
HK$826
HK$910 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Robertson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (362 reviews)
Accomodation was not clean. Bathrooms were very dirty. Very overpriced. Would not recommend or stay again

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Robertson Hotel
Links House

Links House

4 out of 5
17 Links Road Burradoo NSW
The price is HK$1,146 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
HK$1,146
HK$1,270 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (765 reviews)
Comfy and stylish and great staff

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Links House
Peppers Craigieburn

Peppers Craigieburn

4.5 out of 5
Centennial Road Bowral NSW
The price is HK$1,151 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
HK$1,151
HK$1,266 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
A late notice booking but the check-in was great

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Peppers Craigieburn
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Other neighbourhoods around Balmoral

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Yanderra

While Yanderra isn't home to many top sights, Bargo River State Conservation Area and Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna Sanctuary are some notable places to visit nearby.

Yanderra
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Hill Top

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

Hill Top
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Colo Vale

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

Colo Vale
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Alpine

Though Alpine may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destination Southern Highlands and Bargo River State Conservation Area.

Alpine
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Aylmerton

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aylmerton and surrounding area, you can visit Destination Southern Highlands and Sturt Gallery.

Aylmerton
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Braemar

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

Braemar

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