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About the Southern Highlands
Located less than 2 hours from both Sydney and Canberra, and only 1 hour from Wollongong or the South Coast, the Southern Highlands is the perfect weekend escape for anyone looking to get away and unwind from the hustle and bustle of big city life.
The Southern Highlands attracts well over a million visitors each year who not only come to enjoy the lifestyle the Southern Highlands offers, but to also enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Highlands. From the breath-taking scenery of the countryside, to the boutique stores and luxury resorts, you can find yourselves miles away from the burdens of modern living, unwinding to the sounds of silence.
About Moss Vale
With its winding tree-lined main street the country village atmosphere of this town lives on and today Moss Vale is one of the prime rural centres in New South Wales for sheep, cattle, goats and horses. Visitors to this town will enjoy strolling the streets where an abundance of antique shops, art galleries and specialty stores can be found. The opening of the Moss Vale Railway Station made Moss Vale accessible to visitors. Today, tourists can take the opportunity of special visits by Steam Train from Sydney and also from the coast on the now famous Cockatoo Run.
How can you get to the festival?
By private vehicle, the Southern Highlands is less than 2 hours from both Sydney and Canberra, and only 1 hour to Wollongong or the South Coast.
Road distances from the Southern Highlands to:
| Sydney | 103km |
| Wollongong | 81km |
| Canberra | 175km |
| Campbelltown | 70km |
| Nowra | 71km |
| Batemans Bay | 192km |
| Katoomba | 141km |
Google Maps
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Directions from Sydney
By Road: Along the F5 Freeway or via Wollongong and the Illawarra Highway onto the Macquarie Pass.
By Rail: City Rail and Countrylink services operate into the Southern Highlands from Sydney http://www.cityrail.info and http://www.countrylink.info
By Coach: A number of coach companies operate into the Southern Highlands from Sydney: Greyhound, Fearnes, Firefly and Priors Scenic Coaches. Tourism Southern Highlands can book Coaches on your behalf.
Local companies like Southern Highlands Taxis, Hire Cars & Coaches, Bowral Sydney Airport Services and Highlands Chauffeured Hire Cars are also options for those who don’t, or can’t drive themselves.
Directions from Canberra
By Road: Along the Hume Highway
By Rail: Countrylink services operate into the Southern Highlands from Canberra http://www.countrylink.info
By Coach: There are two major coach companies which operate into the Southern Highlands from Canberra: Greyhound and Murrays Australia.
Tourism Southern Highlands would be delighted to book you on a coach from Canberra.
Local companies like Southern Highlands Taxis, Hire Cars & Coaches, Bowral Sydney Airport Services and Highlands Chauffeured Hire Cars are also options for those who don’t, or can’t drive themselves.
Directions from Illawarra
By Road: From Wollongong via Albion Park and the Macquarie Pass.
By Rail: Countrylink services operate into the Southern Highlands from Illawarra http://www.countrylink.info
By Coach: Coach travel into the Southern Highlands from the Illawarra is available from Murrays Australia and also Countrylink http://www.countrylink.info
Tourism Southern Highlands would be delighted to book this coach company on your behalf.
Local companies like Southern Highlands Taxis, Hire Cars & Coaches, Bowral Sydney Airport Services and Highlands Chauffeured Hire Cars are also options for those who don’t, or can’t drive themselves.