Monthly Archives: March 2011

Day 90 – 365 Things to do in the Southern Highlands

DAY NINETY Chestnut Picking

As the Southern Highlands cooler months get closer and closer now is a great time to gather some Chestnuts for your wonderful winter receipes … and you can do this right here in the Highlands through one of Foodpath’s fabulous food tours!

The chestnut growing season is only short and almost over for another year, however, Foodpath have snapped up this opportunity this upcoming Saturday following a successful workshop last weekend. Continue reading

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Renovate for Profit in the Southern Highlands

You may already own a property and wish to improve it or you may be trying to fathom the renovated value of a prospective property purchase… either way, it’s best to work backwards when creating your renovation budget. Budget well and your renovation can turn a profit. Budget badly and you may risk running out [...] Continue reading

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Day 89 – 365 Things to do in the Southern Highlands

DAY EIGHTY-NINE Bundanoon is Brigadoon

Ah ’tis but time to share with you yet another Southern Highlands annual highlight … when Bundanoon is Brigadoon!

Over the past 32 years Bundanoon has gained the reputation throughout Australia as home to the traditional Scottish Highland Games. Every year thousands of Australians, not neccessarily of Scottish descent make their way to the Southern Highlands village to pay tribute and enjoy a fabulous event known as ‘Bundanoon is Brigadoon’. And Brigadoon is on this Saturday, 2nd April. Continue reading

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Day 88 – 365 Things to do in the Southern Highlands

DAY EIGHTY-EIGHT The International Cricket Hall of Fame: Cricket World Cup Final

As the World Cup Final draws near, the cricket-spirited Southern Highlands provides opportunity to celebrate in style at the International Cricket Hall of Fame. Continue reading

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Day 87 – 365 Things to do in the Southern Highlands

DAY EIGHTY-SEVEN Empire Cinema

Most country towns have a local independent cinema where you can catch some of the local blockbusters (generally at a cheaper admission price than in the city!). The central cinema here in the Southern Highlands the Empire Cinema (formally known as Bowral’s Empire Theatre). It is the oldest commercial cinema in Australia – making it just that little bit extra special. Continue reading

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Spare a Thought for the Lucky Country

The Southern Highlands is quite the escape. It’s easier here to recall Australia as the “lucky country”. The fact is the number of Australians living in poverty is estimated at 2.2 million and more and more are being denied emergency relief and welfare services. The need for emergency relief – including food, finance and shelter [...] Continue reading

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From the Boss' desk… NSW Election

As the magnitude of the voters predicted retribution on the NSW Labor Government unfolded on Saturday, I started to wonder if there was another significant driver of the unprecedented result. Perhaps one not being discussed by the commentators who were talking about all the obvious ones … Continue reading

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Day 86 – 365 Things to do in the Southern Highlands

DAY EIGHTY-SIX Grand Bar and Brasserie

There are some fabulous Sunday afternoon hot spots in the Southern Highlands as locals and visitors alike savour the last of their weekend. Continue reading

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Day 85 – 365 Things to do in the Southern Highlands

DAY EIGHTY-FIVE Endota Spa

Tell us of a better spa experience – Endota spa is the winner by far. Each of our staff members here at Highlands Property love an Endota spa pampering. Continue reading

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Day 84 – 365 Things to do in the Southern Highlands

DAY EIGHTY-FOUR Gibbergunyah Reserve

We all love the Southern Highlands for the buzz of the wonderful town centres, but what we also love is its diversity and the calm respites where we can hide away from the every day. Setting foot at Gibbergunyah Reserve does just that, with its contrasts of secluded, shady walking trails and sunny rocky tops to picnic on … magic! Continue reading

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