The Southern Tablelands
This is Country Living
Escaping to the country is a great way to unwind and rest in our hectic world.
The Southern Tablelands is a country location known for its ‘tapestry of colour’ fields, where you can recharge and enjoy the simple life, but what’s on offer is anything but simple.
Rich in culture as well as produce, the Tablelands is peppered with heritage-listed colonial-style buildings and museums and preserved areas of Aboriginal cultural significance.
A bounty of cool climate wineries, local producers, quality regional restaurants and farm stops create the perfect culinary country escape.
Tempt your tastebuds on this five-day tour through the delicious Yass Valley, Hilltops region and NSW Southern Tablelands.
Packed with pretty farmlands, lush national parks, cool climate wineries, local eateries dishing up paddock-to-plate produce, scenic towns brimming with heritage and history – as well as warm country hospitality – the Southern Tablelands is a place to linger longer. Whatever your interest, there is a day trip for you so you can uncover the region’s many charms.
Whether you’re looking to live, visit, or invest, the Tablelands is sure to meet your every wish.
Visit and discover country living!
Surrounding Townships
Hilltops Region – Boorowa, Harden-Murrumburrah & Young: The Hilltops region, one of the country’s finest food and wine producer and one of NSW’s hidden gems, is set across rolling fields and inate valleys. Boorowa, Harden-Murrumburrah, and Young offer diverse activities like horse riding, biking, and hiking. Explore Boorowa’s Irish heritage and annual Irish Woolfest, Harden-Murrumburrah’s Kite Festival, and Young, the “Cherry Capital of Australia” host of the National Cherry Festival. Experience warm country hospitality in the surrounding villages like Jugiong, Murringo, and Wombat. Discover intimate shops, culinary delights, and the charm of Hilltops – NSW’s best-kept secret awaits!
Queanbeyan-Palerang – Braidwood, Bungendore & Queanbeyan: Discover the charming towns along Kings Highway in Queanbeyan-Palerang, near Canberra and NSW’s pristine southern coastline. Explore Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood, and neighboring villages for handmade treasures by local artists, award-winning cool climate wines, and fresh paddock-to-plate delights. Hear tales from the gold rush era that once drew prospectors to the region, then unwind with a tranquil night at a boutique hotel or a historic homestead.
Upper Lachlan – Crookwell, Gunning & Taralga: Well known as the ‘Shire of Villages’, Upper Lachlan is adorned with quaint and picturesque townships nestled along the majestic Great Dividing Range, each brimming with its own rich history and charm. The prominent townships of Gunning, Crookwell, and Taralga serve as perfect gateways for visitors seeking to delve into the region’s sprawling countryside, explore mysterious caves, and meander along tranquil waterways, promising a delightful blend of natural beauty and rural heritage experiences.
Yass Valley – Gundaroo, Murrumbateman & Yass: Yass Valley is bursting with wonderful experiences for all to enjoy. With a proud heritage connection to early rural Australia, a modern and well renowned food and wine scene as well as a thriving art displays and boutique shopping, touring around Yass Valley is an experience not to be missed. Exploring the region’s beautiful historical towns and villages is sure to captivate the young and the young at heart.
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