Mittagong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View into disused tramway tunnel on Box Vale walking track Mittagong NSW Australia
View into disused tramway tunnel on Box Vale walking track Mittagong NSW Australia
Hewn out of the living rock in the 1860s using hand tools and blasting powder, Big Hill Cutting was at one time the deepest railway cutting in the southern hemisphere. Taken as it was near the eastern end of the cutting, even this pic doesn't properly illustrate the depth. The cutting has a long and macabre history, with several workers killed during its construction due to a blasting accident and several drivers later perishing after crashing their automobiles through the old timber bridge's guardrails and down onto the rails below. Despite the history, it's a peaceful and beautiful place. The old railway line was abandoned in the 1970s and runs for around 50km between the towns of Thirlmere and Mittagong. Although not a proper rail trail, there are service trails parallelling the railway for much of its length. I've walked it a few times, including the trip pictured which was undertaken 2-Boot-Drive Swagman style ;-)

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Where to stay in Mittagong

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Colo Vale

If you're spending some time in Colo Vale, Bargo State Conservation Area and Nattai National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Colo Vale
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Alpine

Though Alpine may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destination Southern Highlands and Bargo River State Conservation Area.

Alpine
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Willow Vale

Golf courses, bars and gardens are some highlights of Willow Vale. You might stop by Destination Southern Highlands or Centennial Vineyards while you're in the area.

Willow Vale
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Braemar

The restaurants and gardens are just a few features travellers like about Braemar. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Destination Southern Highlands and Artemis Wines are a few top places to visit.

Braemar
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Renwick

Renwick might not have many top sights, but Destination Southern Highlands and Bowral Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Renwick
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Hill Top

If you're spending some time in Hill Top, Bargo State Conservation Area and Nattai National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hill Top
Poplars at Mittagong

Poplars at Mittagong

3.5 out of 5
97 to 99 Old Hume Highway Braemar NSW
The price is AU$137 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$137
per night
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this motel in Mittagong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sturt Gallery and Mount Gibraltar Reserve are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (581 reviews)
We have stayed at the poplars three times now they’re nice of the style rooms and have recently been renovated. It’s very simple easy all that you need. One thing, though of all the places we stay this holiday this is the only one that didn’t have face washers

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Poplars at Mittagong
Mittagong Motel

Mittagong Motel

2.5 out of 5
7-11 OLD HUME Highway Mittagong NSW
The price is AU$145 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$145
per night
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this motel in Mittagong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (696 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff, room was really good. Reasonably priced, We enjoyed our one night stay! Thanks

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Mittagong Motel
Mittagong Holiday Park

Mittagong Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
1 Old Hume Highway Mittagong NSW
The price is AU$185 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$185
per night
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this golf holiday park in Mittagong. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Gibraltar Reserve and Mount Jellore ...
9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
It's in a convenient location and fairly comfortable. The cold tap in the shower didn't work properly and made loud noises in the pipe, when turned on. The roof and walls were noisy at times, as if there was wildlife in them.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Mittagong Holiday Park
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FALLING WATERS COLO VALE

FALLING WATERS COLO VALE

Colo Vale NSW
Stay at this cabin in Mittagong. Enjoy a garden, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Boronia Park and Bargo River State Conservation Area ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Tranquil location, clear directions, very comfortable furnishings and excellent bathroom.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

FALLING WATERS COLO VALE
Blackwood Manor Retreat - unforgettable moments for large families or groups.

Blackwood Manor Retreat - unforgettable moments for large families or groups.

Willow Vale NSW
Stay at this holiday home in Mittagong. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sturt Gallery and Forty Foot Falls Walking ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Extended family wedding stay
Perfect for our large family for wedding preparation. Enough seperate and communal spaces for the bridal party to get ready in the annexe and aunties in the manor.Beautiful property.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Blackwood Manor Retreat - unforgettable moments for large families or groups.
Coppin Cottage Country Retreat🦜

Coppin Cottage Country Retreat🦜

Mittagong NSW
Stay at this golf cottage in Mittagong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Gibraltar Reserve and Mount Jellore Lookout ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
Coppin Cottage is a very clean, comfortable and appealing place to stay. It's in a lovely part of Mittagong, close to the shops, as well as other scenic towns, especially Bowral and Berrima. The gas fireplace makes for a relaxing and cosy stay. It's a very peaceful, quiet area, with the large, beautiful ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Coppin Cottage Country Retreat🦜
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Popular places to visit

Destination Southern Highlands

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Destination Southern Highlands is just one of the places to see in Mittagong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Destination Southern Highlands

Mount Jellore Lookout

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Jellore Lookout, a lovely green space in Mittagong. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Mount Jellore Lookout

Sturt Gallery

5/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sturt Gallery in Mittagong. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Sturt Gallery

Bargo State Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Bargo State Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Hill Top.

Bargo State Conservation Area

Boronia Park

After visiting Boronia Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mittagong.

Boronia Park

Birrahlee Park

After visiting Birrahlee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mittagong.

Birrahlee Park

Activities

Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

AU$349
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers
Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off

Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off

AU$395
per adult
Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off
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Reviews of Mittagong

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
52
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
74
4 - Good 54%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A quiet town in the Southern Highlands, an affordable option to staying in Bowral etc.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Close to Mittagong Market place. Choices to eat & shop

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A relaxing stay.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A lovely small town right next to train station. Quirky clothes, accessories and antique shops with nice range of interesting good quality restaurants and two good pubs. The town is flat, easy to get around with walkers, many places wheelchair access

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

I was just passing through so didn't get to explore much.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The front door to this property opens onto the centre and all conveniences of Mittagong and the rear overlooks surrounding hills. Best of both worlds.

Cities near Mittagong

Bradman Oval is situated at Bowral in the southern highlands area of New South Wales, Australia. It was named after cricketer Don Bradman, who lived locally and played at the ground in the 1920s. His ashes are scattered on and near the Oval

Bowral

A bit of mountain scouting and field sketching this weekend.

Wattle Ridge

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