Mittagong

Travel Guide

View into disused tramway tunnel on Box Vale walking track Mittagong NSW Australia
View into disused tramway tunnel on Box Vale walking track Mittagong NSW Australia
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 ;-)

Where to stay in Mittagong

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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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Willow Vale

Golf courses, bars and gardens are some highlights of Willow Vale. You might stop by Destination Southern Highlands or Centennial Vineyards while you're in the area.

Willow Vale
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Welby

Though Welby may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destination Southern Highlands and Artemis Wines.

Welby
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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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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 Mount Jellore Lookout are a few top places to visit.

Braemar
Poplars at Mittagong

Poplars at Mittagong

3.5 out of 5
97 to 99 Old Hume Highway Braemar NSW
The price is HK$688 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
HK$688
HK$756 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Mittagong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sturt Gallery and Mount Gibraltar Reserve are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (581 reviews)
We have stayed at the poplars three times now they’re nice of the style rooms and have recently been renovated. It’s very simple easy all that you need. One thing, though of all the places we stay this holiday this is the only one that didn’t have face washers

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Poplars at Mittagong
Mittagong Motel

Mittagong Motel

2.5 out of 5
7-11 OLD HUME Highway Mittagong NSW
The price is HK$728 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
HK$728
HK$801 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Mittagong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (695 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff, room was really good. Reasonably priced, We enjoyed our one night stay! Thanks

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Mittagong Motel
FALLING WATERS COLO VALE

FALLING WATERS COLO VALE

Colo Vale NSW
The price is HK$1,380 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
HK$1,380
HK$1,894 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Mittagong. Enjoy a garden, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Boronia Park and Bargo River State Conservation Area ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Tranquil location, clear directions, very comfortable furnishings and excellent bathroom.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

FALLING WATERS COLO VALE
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FALLING WATERS COLO VALE

FALLING WATERS COLO VALE

Colo Vale NSW
Stay at this cabin in Mittagong. Enjoy a garden, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Boronia Park and Bargo River State Conservation Area ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Tranquil location, clear directions, very comfortable furnishings and excellent bathroom.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

FALLING WATERS COLO VALE
Blackwood Manor Retreat - unforgettable moments for large families or groups.

Blackwood Manor Retreat - unforgettable moments for large families or groups.

Willow Vale NSW
Stay at this holiday home in Mittagong. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sturt Gallery and Forty Foot Falls Walking ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Extended family wedding stay
Perfect for our large family for wedding preparation. Enough seperate and communal spaces for the bridal party to get ready in the annexe and aunties in the manor.Beautiful property.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Blackwood Manor Retreat - unforgettable moments for large families or groups.
Coppin Cottage Country Retreat🦜

Coppin Cottage Country Retreat🦜

Mittagong NSW
Stay at this golf cottage in Mittagong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Gibraltar Reserve and Mount Jellore Lookout ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
Coppin Cottage is a very clean, comfortable and appealing place to stay. It's in a lovely part of Mittagong, close to the shops, as well as other scenic towns, especially Bowral and Berrima. The gas fireplace makes for a relaxing and cosy stay. It's a very peaceful, quiet area, with the large, beautiful ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Coppin Cottage Country Retreat🦜
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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

Bargo State Conservation Area

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

Bargo State Conservation Area

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

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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Mittagong was a cute country town. The town had cute cafes and shops, which was a little busier than usual the weekend I was there because of a bike race.

Bradman Oval is situated at Bowral in the southern highlands area of New South Wales, Australia. It was named after cricketer Don Bradman, who lived locally and played at the ground in the 1920s. His ashes are scattered on and near the Oval

Bowral

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