Places to go in the Southern Highlands Australia .

Morvern Valley Guesthouses are in walking distance to Bundanoon Village and the Morton National Park. The property is close to Bowral, Berrima, Robertson, Moss Vale and Mittagong.

Close to all the shops you need

Morvern Valley Guesthouses are quality Bundanoon accommodation - located on a quiet country lane, just 500 metres stroll from the friendly village of Bundanoon!

This Bundanoon accommodation is within easy walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops,  gift, antique and collectable shops. The wonderful olde worlde country hotel is Edwardian in style. Leadlights, and great mahogany fretwork features -  decorated with a strong Scottish flavour. Heraldic shield and clan colours are used to decorate the bistro where carvery and a la carte meals are available.

Bundanoon boasts the best Chinese restaurant in the Southern Highlands - excellent fare compares to the best in Chinatown! Open 7 days a week and very family friendly.

Pizzas and pastas are made freshly for you to bring back to Morvern Valley to enjoy.

Albert's restaurant is a must for those wanting a really fine silver service meal - a quality restaurant just 5 minutes walk from Morvern.

Bundanoon has convenience stores for all your food and essential needs, there is a doctor, a pharmacy, a newsagency, a butcher, a bakery, a bottle shop, Australia Post and an excellently stocked delicatessen.

There is also a seven day a week supermarket to buy supplies, or why not just take it easy and sample the local restaurants or get excellent and varied take-away!

 

Places to go in Bundanoon

The Morton National Park, Bundanoon's spectacular waterfalls are a must see attraction. All plunge from sheer sandstone cliffs into deep rainforest gorges.

Perhaps an excursion into the spectacular Morton National Park – just metres from your front door, could be undertaken using the two Mountain bikes are provided at no extra charge at your Bundanoon Cottage.

Fairy Bower Falls is amazing and you can bathe under them just like in those 'dreamy' TV advertisements. Steep stairs take you to the base of the falls to indulge, or you can enjoy a family picnic at the top.

Glow Worm Glen is an exciting twilight walk down a path to a cave as it gets dark, glow worms light up the walls. Remember to bring some torches! You will take home great family memories with this one...

Erith Coal Mine The remains of  the old mine are interesting, a medium grade, short bushwalk leads down to them, and there is a lovely natural pool for swimming at the base of some metal stairs. Signs tell the history of the mines - very interesting.

Bundanoon Creek  This is a long walk but well worth it if you are fit and used to bushwalking. About 3 hrs return, the walk is steep in places. The creek is lovely, fresh and clear, swim and picnic before returning up the track for a good nights sleep at Morvern Valley Farm Cottages.

Great Picnic spots When visiting the Morton National park, use the picnic basket and blanket at your Morvern Valley Guesthouse, find yourselves an enchanting, secluded spot by a waterfall, in a rainforest, or at a lookout - some of which have picnic tables and benches.

Horse Riding For All Ages Just 5 minutes from Morvern Valley are two fabulous places to hire horses to ride. Shibumi is just 2kms away, it is a newly built equestrian centre. At Suttons Forest there is The Southern Highlands Equestrian Centre. Both will teach kiddies to ride or offer riding experiences for your family.

Berry Picking Closeby Just 5 minutes away is a berry farm! You can pick berries and sample as many as you want while enjoying this experience! It is only seasonal of course - when the berries are ripe and ready for your really special adventure.

Lawn Bowls, Croquet, Swimming Pool, Cricket nets, Tennis courts, BMX track Bundanoon village has a great community spirit and we have fabulous facilities right here in Bundnanoon.

 

Day Spa In walking distance to Morvern Perfect for those special ‘indulgent’ weekends. The day spa is in easy walking or cycling distance to Morvern Valley Guest Houses.

When your Southern Highlands accommodation is in Bundanoon, you can have a massage and other treatments and facials, as you are welcome at the local health spa for these services, as well as gym circuit classes. You can also go swimming, and participate in aqua aerobics in a lovely heated pool.

 

Day outings in other villages of The Southern Highlands

A short drive away from your Bundanoon Accomodation are the Southern Highlands towns of Bowral, Burrawang, Berrima, Moss Vale, Mittagong and Robertson. 

Berrima is great for a day trip with little jam and tea shops, a museum, galleries, unusual shops and don’t forget to stop for a coffee at Berkelow’s Book Barn. Pack the picnic basket in your Morvern cottage - and set out for a picnic by the river.

Burrawang is worth a special mention with its lovingly restored hotel. The hotel has an innovative menu, log fires, a beautiful garden overlooking rolling hills, and Yes... its even family friendly too!

Fitzroy Falls is magnificent and has good facilities, coin operated BBQs, Picnic huts, a visitors centre with wildlife displays. There is also a cafe. It is family friendly and the lookouts are suitable for those families with prams.

Bowral Visit the Bradman Cricket Museum, stroll along the heritage country shopping street. Visit Open Gardens, buy gourmet supplies to bring back to Morvern.

Robertson The Illawarra Sky walk is now open -  walk higher than the treetops on a steel suspension lookout, sensational views and an adventure experience for families. There is a restaurant with gourmet style dishes and good freshly ground coffees. Or why not just visit the famous Robertson Pie Shop and peruse the quaint collectable and book shops before looking at Carrington and Belmore falls.

Wineries  There are many wineries with cellar door sales nearby, so stock up during your stay at Morvern – your Bundanoon accommodation. There are 23 cellar doors to keep you busy - many with cafes and restaurants - but all in lovely country settings.

Country drives will allow you to see wild kangaroos, wombats and native animals we recommend a drive through Kangaloon to Robertson. Or from Bundanoon through Penrose to Tallong.

Country Markets are held every Sunday throughout the year in a village close by. Markets are held at Bundanoon on the first and the third Sunday of each month.

Antique and collectable lovers will fall in love with the Southern Highlands – there is a myriad of antique and collectable shops nearby, we have compiled a round day trip list and map for you to follow, to help you find something special.

   

Morvern Valley Guest Houses, Bundanoon, Southern Highlands. N.S.W. Australia. (02) 48 837 057
morvern@bigpond.com