đź›´ Many great Highland adventures for the kids to choose from during these school hols: Shibumi Equestrian, Bundanoon Skate Park, Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures, Empire Cinema, Tenpin Bowling at Mittagong, Bradman Museum & BYO bike or trike to the sunny (fingers crossed) & deliciously flat Bong Bong Common for beginners.
🎇 Where better to celebrate mid-winter in the Highlands than Bundanoon Winterfest kicking off July 2nd with an opening night party for the whole family, followed by a fabulous kids program over the next week including pizza making, felting, croquet & wombat awareness. For adults there’s ukulele, sketching, a Joadja Distillery tasting or a gourmet dinner at Bundanoon Hotel just to name a few. Check the Winterfest website for all the details & book ahead!
🎨 View beautifully diverse works in “Dialogues”, an exhibition by artists Judy Mylonas, Mary Anne Brophy & Janelle Gerrard at BDAS Gallery in Bowral starting with drinks with the artists Saturday July 2nd. Works include Judy’s mixed media, Mary Anne’s photography & etchings & Janelle’s jewellery – all three artists fascinated with the natural world. The exhibition runs until July 12th.
🍽️ Any excuse for a festive feast here in the Highlands as the temperature drops so it’s just the place to celebrate a wintery Christmas in July. Two local venues close to the farm are celebrating with their Italian style menus: Bottega B Ristorante in Bundanoon on July 16th  in their cosy bistro & Southern Highlands Winery at Sutton Forest on 16th & 23rd July in their modern cellar door with open fire in the background. Book in advance. Plenty more Christmas in July options too via Visit Southern Highlands.
🥕 Make sure to visit one of the many Weekend Village Markets – the local producers & makers would love to see you!
- Sat July 2 Exeter Village Market
- Sat July 2 Colo Vale Village Market
- Sun July 3 Bundanoon Makers Market
- Sat July 9 Bowral Market
- Sun July 10 Robertson Country Market
- Sat July 16 Mittagong Markets
- Sun July 18 Bundanoon Makers Market
- Sun July 17 Moss Vale Showground Market
- Sun July 24 Berrima Schoolyard Markets