Bowral

Australia

Bowral is a major town in Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia, and an important tourist centre of the Highlands.

  • The Bradman Trail, Bowral (various locations). An easy walking tour through Bowral to see the childhood homes of Sir Donald Bradman, his school, and his church. Finish the morning at the Bradman Museum for lunch at Stumps Tea Shop.

  • Tulip Time Festival, Corbett Gardens. From late September to early October. One of Australia's biggest floral festivals. Over 100,000 tulips are on displays in the gardens. Tulip Time has become the most important tourist attraction to the Southern Highlands, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country and the world. Adults $12, concession/pensioner $7, children 13-17 yr $7, children - 12 yr and under - free.

Tulip Time Festival, Corbett Gardens. From late September to early October. One of Australia's biggest floral festivals. Over 100,000 tulips are on displays in the gardens. Tulip Time has become the most important tourist attraction to the Southern Highlands, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country and the world. Adults $12, concession/pensioner $7, children 13-17 yr $7, children - 12 yr and under - free.

The Bradman Trail, Bowral (various locations). An easy walking tour through Bowral to see the childhood homes of Sir Donald Bradman, his school, and his church. Finish the morning at the Bradman Museum for lunch at Stumps Tea Shop.

Bowral has no shortage of fashion, craft, and antique shopping catering to the passing tourist trade.

  • Bowral Library, Bendooley Street, Bowral (enter near zebra crossing. M-F 9:30AM-6:30PM, Sa 9:30AM-4PM. NSW library card holders get free PC/internet use. Ask at desk for Wi-Fi password. 1 hour maximum. $5/30 min (Wi-Fi is free for any visitors).

Bowral Library, Bendooley Street, Bowral (enter near zebra crossing. M-F 9:30AM-6:30PM, Sa 9:30AM-4PM. NSW library card holders get free PC/internet use. Ask at desk for Wi-Fi password. 1 hour maximum. $5/30 min (Wi-Fi is free for any visitors).