Southern Highlands (New South Wales)
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The Southern Highlands is a geographical area in New South Wales, Australia, 103km south west of Sydney. It sits between 500 and 900 metres above sea level. Like other regions along this plateau such as the Blue Mountains to the north and the Australian Alps to the south, the Southern Highlands is known for its cool climate.
The term specifically refers to the area centred around the towns of Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, and Bundanoon. Smaller villages are spread in between and around these four main centres. Towns like Marulan to the south are often confused as being part of the 'Highlands' (as it is known to the locals), but would actually be more closely associated with the City of Goulburn and the Southern Tablelands.
[edit] Local attractions
The villages attract visitors who travel considerable distances for a few special events. In April, it’s the annual Brigadoon Festival in Bundanoon, which is also home to the spring Garden Ramble; Tallong holds a popular Trail Ride in aid of the Rural Fire Brigade each April; Wingello hosts Sled Dog Trials in June, and Bowral hosts the annual Tulip Time in September.
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