Berrima to Bowral drive: Distance, time & attractions

The main attractions on the Berrima to Bowral drive in the NSW Southern Highlands are Bendooley Estate and the Oxley Hill Lookout. By car, the distance from Berrima to Bowral is 8.6km, with a driving time of around 9m.

The short drive from Berrima to Bowral joins two of the most attractive towns in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales.

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Activities in Bowral include guided wine tastings at the Mill and beekeeping experiences. For the best Bowral accommodation, search here.

Berrima to Bowral distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Berrima to Bowral is 8.6km. That makes for a driving time of around nine minutes. Obviously, it’s very easy to use one as a base for visiting the other.

Key attractions in Berrima include heritage buildings such as the Berrima Courthouse and Harpers Mansion. For a small place it also has a fantastic collection of bakeries and cafés. Eschalot, meanwhile, has a long-standing reputation as one of the best restaurants in New South Wales.

Berrima to Bowral drive: Bendooley Estate and Oxley Hill Lookout

The quickest route from Berrima to Bowral heads to the north-east along the Old Hume Highway. You then turn right along Oxleys Hill Road, although if you go just beyond the turn-off, you’ll reach Bendooley Estate.

This is one of the most decorated wineries in the Southern Highlands, although it also has an excellent on-site restaurant and a book barn.

Just before you get into Bowral, you can pause for a photo stop at the Oxley Hill Lookout.

5 great Southern Highlands experiences to boost your visit

Personalised private Southern Highlands wine and attractions tours – tailored to your tastes.
Tutored wine-tasting and canapes experience.
Beekeeping experience – learn how honey is made.
Guided wine-tasting at the Mill – with tasting notes procided.
Behind the scenes tour of a sustainable winery in Berrima.