Berrima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Be transported to the early days of Australia’s European settlement in this Georgian-era village, complete with an old gaol, courthouse and plenty of ghost stories.

Berrima is a beautifully preserved Georgian village in New South Wales’ Southern Highlands. Once a prosperous colonial town, Berrima is a testament to the endurance of Australia’s pioneering past. Discover the unique heritage on a stroll through town and see a collection of stately buildings dating back to the 1830s, including a spooky stone gaol. Investigate the town’s museums and stores selling local gourmet produce, teas, antiques, crafts, souvenirs and wines.

Plan your visit at the Berrima Tourist Information Centre, situated inside the historic old Court House. Built in 1838, the Court House was the site where the fate of several notorious bushrangers was decided. The sandstone building now contains a small history museum and a directory of walking and horse-and-carriage tours. Check out the Old Berrima Gaol next door and gaze up at the building’s eerie stone walls.

Embark on a walking tour and stop by National Trust-listed buildings, such as Harper’s Mansion, the White Horse Inn and Breens Commercial Hotel. Learn more about Berrima’s fascinating European settlement history at the Berrima District Museum. Stop by the heritage Surveyor General Inn, one of Australia’s oldest continually licensed inns, for a cold beer and traditional pub fare. Linger until nightfall to join a ghost tour of Berrima’s historic buildings, where ghosts from the Georgian era are said to roam.

Bring kids to enjoy the town’s exciting playground, antique toys and traditional confectionary store. A village market is held on selected Sundays. Explore the bushland reserves along the Wingecarribee River and spot wallabies, wombats and birds. If you’re lucky, you might see an elusive platypus swimming in the river. In nearby Joadja, wander through the crumbling late 19th-century ruins of a ghost town.

Berrima is within easy reach of Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong. Heritage lodgings and self-contained cabins are available for accommodation. Berrima’s wide range of fascinating heritage sites makes it a great place to visit at any time of year.


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Our pick of the best Berrima Hotel Deals

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway, (entrance via Wingecarribee St), Berrima, NSW
Fully refundable
The price is AU$175 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$175
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"Always friendly staff, beautiful view of river and gardens, quite relaxing . We have returned numerous times"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
Crabapple Cottage -Lovely self contained cottage on Heritage property

Crabapple Cottage -Lovely self contained cottage on Heritage property

Berrima
Stay at this cottage in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Berrima District Historical & Family History Society Museum and Berrima ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
"This cottage in Berrima is lovely. It is small and cozy and has a lovely verandah just right for morning coffee in the sun. The owners are really nice. They are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Crabapple Cottage -Lovely self contained cottage on Heritage property
Daphne cottage - Heritage two storey 2 bedroom cottage in Historical Berrima

Daphne cottage - Heritage two storey 2 bedroom cottage in Historical Berrima

Berrima
Stay at this vacation home in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Berrima District Historical & Family ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"We enjoyed this lovely cottage in its beautiful and calming location. Close to Berrima shops and enjoyed exploring the Southern Highlands."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Daphne cottage - Heritage two storey 2 bedroom cottage in Historical Berrima
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

4 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road), Bowral, NSW
The price is AU$255 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$255
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent stay"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Peppers Craigieburn

Peppers Craigieburn

4.5 out of 5
Centennial Road, Bowral, NSW
The price is AU$179 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$179
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free parking, a golf course, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Very accommodating"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Peppers Craigieburn
Bundanoon Hotel

Bundanoon Hotel

3 out of 5
6-18 Erith Street, Bundanoon, NSW
The price is AU$143 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$143
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bundanoon. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.6/10 Good! (433 reviews)
"Beautiful cosy pub atmosphere"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Bundanoon Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Berrima

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New Berrima

While New Berrima may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Berrima Gaol and Berrima Courthouse.

New Berrima
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Burradoo

Bars, gardens and golf courses highlight some of the notable features of Burradoo. Make a stop by Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve while you're exploring.

Burradoo
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Moss Vale

Moss Vale is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Moss Vale Golf Club and Leighton Gardens.

Moss Vale


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