around ARUNA

Cafe / Lunch:

Penrose Post Cafe – our closest F&B outlet offers great coffee, a cracker breakfast and Pizza/Pasta on Friday nights.

DeliLicious – local deli and café with excellent sandwiches and pies.

The Press Shop – a high-end cafe on the main street of Bowral.

Local Favourites:

AXE Thai – just 12 minutes from ARUNA, serving authentic Thai food.

Bottega B, also in Bundanoon, serving a truly authentic Italian dining experience.

Bundanoon Hotel Excellent pub food and a beer garden to spend a Sunday afternoon!

High End:

eschalot Honest, modern Australian food, in a historic, enchanting stone cottage.

Osborne House – Relaxed yet refined dining experience with stunning views.

Long Lunch:

Bendooley Estate – blending beautiful food and flowing wine across its vineyard and Book Barn settings.

Mount Ashby Estate – invites guests to enjoy French inspired dishes and soak up the peaceful surrounds.

The Southern Highlands is known for producing first class cool-climate wines.
With over 15 cellar doors to visit, click
here for a wine map trail and enjoy exploring.

Handcrafted spirits, refreshing ciders made from freshly crushed Batlow apples and high quality locally brewed beers abound at the boutique distilleries and breweries across the region.

The wine we provide for you is from Cherry Tree Hill winery who specialise in cool climate wines. Cherry Tree Hill offer ARUNA guests a small cheese plate with your winery tasting. Book online at Cherry Tree Hill cellar door

There are bucketloads of natural adventures in the Southern Highlands!

Fitzroy Falls is a 35min drive from ARUNA Estate and is an absolute must do.

And the smaller but no less charming Fairy Bower Falls are a quick 17min drive from ARUNA Estate. This one hour walk is set amongst lush, green foliage and offers fantastic views from the escarpment.

Ask us for details of other nature adventures in the Southern Highlands.

What do Sir Donald Bradman and Mary Poppins have in common? They were both Southern Highlands residents!

The region is rich with historical buildings, heritage walks and unique stories.

The Southern Highlands Heritage Trail is a great place to start exploring the history of the region.

The Southern Highlands has events of all types, celebrating everything from art to food to vintage cars!

Click here to explore the Southern Highlands event calendar

The Southern Highlands attracts artisans of all types including artists, actors, musicians, writers, film makers and photographers.

November is when the Southern Highlands comes alive with art! The annual Southern Highlands Arts Festival is in full swing, and the Arts Studio Trail allows the public to explore artists studios and purchase works directly from the makers.

Find out more here