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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 ;-)
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 ;-)

Popular places to visit

Destination Southern Highlands

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

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

You can spend time browsing 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

Balmoral Hotel Deals

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

4 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road) Bowral NSW
The price is NT$4,310 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
NT$4,310
NT$4,741 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,003 reviews)
Modern and clean room and bathroom. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Kids loved the indoor heated pool on a cold and rainy day

Reviewed on 2026/3/10

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway Berrima NSW
The price is NT$3,384 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
NT$3,384
NT$3,784 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Always a pleasure to stay here close eat outs and lovely rooms

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
The Robertson Hotel

The Robertson Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Fountaindale Rd Robertson NSW
The price is NT$3,410 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
NT$3,410
NT$3,751 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Robertson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (363 reviews)
Accomodation was not clean. Bathrooms were very dirty. Very overpriced. Would not recommend or stay again

Reviewed on 2026/3/1

The Robertson Hotel
Berida Hotel

Berida Hotel

4 out of 5
6 David Street Bowral NSW
The price is NT$5,341 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$5,341
NT$5,875 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Overpriced for a room that was 12 feet x `12 feet.

Reviewed on 2026/3/8

Berida Hotel
Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn

4 out of 5
290 Remembrance Drive Cawdor NSW
The price is NT$3,883 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
NT$3,883
NT$4,271 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cawdor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (716 reviews)
beautiful

Reviewed on 2026/2/28

Camden Valley Inn
Peppers Craigieburn

Peppers Craigieburn

4.5 out of 5
Centennial Road Bowral NSW
The price is NT$4,499 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
NT$4,499
NT$4,949 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,000 reviews)
the property had pet-friendly rooms. I was upgraded to a verandah room, which was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant's food was good. I didn't know about all the amenities until I was leaving - It would have been good to have been provided with a booklet with information on ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/8

Peppers Craigieburn
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Other neighborhoods around Balmoral

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Yanderra

When in Yanderra, you can plan a visit to Bargo River State Conservation Area and Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna Sanctuary, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Yanderra
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Hill Top

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

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Colo Vale

While visiting Colo Vale, you might make a stop by sights like Nattai National Park and Bargo River State Conservation Area.

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Alpine

When in Alpine, you can plan a visit to Destination Southern Highlands and Bargo River State Conservation Area, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Alpine
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Aylmerton

When in Aylmerton, you can plan a visit to Destination Southern Highlands and Mount Jellore Lookout, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aylmerton
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Braemar

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

Braemar

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