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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Berrima

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway, (entrance via Wingecarribee St), Berrima, NSW
The price is ฿3,358 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,358
฿3,694 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
Must-Stay
"Just a beautiful place"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

4 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road), Bowral, NSW
The price is ฿4,510 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿4,510
฿4,960 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely quiet location on the golf course. The food and beverage options aren’t great if you have children. They really only offer a modern Asian cuisine and you aren’t in town to have other options available unless you drive. The gym isn’t great either for a report style hotel. That definitely could ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Links House

Links House

4 out of 5
17 Links Road, Burradoo, NSW
The price is ฿4,701 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,701
฿5,172 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (732 reviews)
"Nice and quiet"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Links House
The Dormie House - On The Golf Course

The Dormie House - On The Golf Course

3.5 out of 5
Arthur Street, Moss Vale, NSW
The price is ฿3,838 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿3,838
฿4,222 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf B&B in Bowral. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (636 reviews)
Great for weekend
"Clean room, good value and a nice vibe."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

The Dormie House - On The Golf Course
Berida Hotel

Berida Hotel

4 out of 5
6 David Street, Bowral, NSW
The price is ฿4,030 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,030
฿4,433 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"It’s a gorgeous property with lux yet calm decor, comfortable bed and lovely fittings. There was some renovation work happening while we were there and the gym not open in the mornings but when accessed in the afternoon we found a terrific gym set up. The restaurant in which we had breakfast and ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Berida Hotel
Bundanoon Hotel

Bundanoon Hotel

3 out of 5
6-18 Erith Street, Bundanoon, NSW
The price is ฿2,466 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿2,466
฿2,713 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bundanoon. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.6/10 Good! (433 reviews)
"Beautiful cosy pub atmosphere"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Bundanoon Hotel
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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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