Michelle’s guidebook
Best Local Restaurants
All within a short drive of Rocinante Farm, these are my recommendations for great food.
Deliciously inventive menu in a casual environment. Consistently great food. Make sure you call to book!
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Josh's Cafe
9 Old Hume HwyDeliciously inventive menu in a casual environment. Consistently great food. Make sure you call to book!
Life is short - eat dessert first! What a wonderful motto!
Some of the best pastries & pies you will ever eat. So worth the calories....... :) Open 7 days.
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Gumnut Patisserie
Dalton StreetLife is short - eat dessert first! What a wonderful motto!
Some of the best pastries & pies you will ever eat. So worth the calories....... :) Open 7 days.
Amazingly delicious Japanese food made by chef Toshi. Treat yourself by booking a traditional table in the Japanese Room (a Western-style room is also available).
We eat here quite often!
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Toshi's Japanese Restaurant
60 Bowral RdAmazingly delicious Japanese food made by chef Toshi. Treat yourself by booking a traditional table in the Japanese Room (a Western-style room is also available).
We eat here quite often!
For good pub grub and a lovely courtyard (or indoor) dining area, this local staple also has wonderful live music over Summer.
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Surveyor General Inn
26 Old Hume HwyFor good pub grub and a lovely courtyard (or indoor) dining area, this local staple also has wonderful live music over Summer.
Some of the freshest, healthiest menu options in the Highlands. A must-do to try their extensive breakfast menu and great coffee. Organic produce, juice bar and fresh organic fruit & veges also for sale. Breakfast & lunch.
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RAW & WILD Market & Cafe
250 Bong Bong StSome of the freshest, healthiest menu options in the Highlands. A must-do to try their extensive breakfast menu and great coffee. Organic produce, juice bar and fresh organic fruit & veges also for sale. Breakfast & lunch.
More good pub food in a lovely dining setting (indoors & out). Mingle with the locals and enjoy live music every Saturday night.
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The Royal Hotel
255 Bong Bong StMore good pub food in a lovely dining setting (indoors & out). Mingle with the locals and enjoy live music every Saturday night.
Bangkok House Home & Garden Thai Restaurant
185 Old Hume HwyBest Thai food in the Highlands!
Best Live Music
There are some wonderful live gig spots in the Highlands. Here are our favourites.
Live bands on Saturday nights from 8.30pm (Covid lockdown may affect this.)
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The Royal Hotel
255 Bong Bong StLive bands on Saturday nights from 8.30pm (Covid lockdown may affect this.)
Great local music artists on Friday afternoons. Check their FB page for times and details.
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Eden Brewery
19 Cavendish StGreat local music artists on Friday afternoons. Check their FB page for times and details.
Open mic sessions Sunday afternoons. Check their FB page for details.
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Sutton Forest Inn
7390 Illawarra HwyOpen mic sessions Sunday afternoons. Check their FB page for details.
Fabulous live music events over Summer. Check their FB page for dates & artists.
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Joadja Estate
Joadja RoadFabulous live music events over Summer. Check their FB page for dates & artists.
Best Wineries
Artemis Wines
46 Sir Charles Moses LnExcellent local wines. Definitely worth a visit.
A wonderful day out for all the family. Great wines, picnic area and children's play area.
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Joadja Estate
Joadja RoadA wonderful day out for all the family. Great wines, picnic area and children's play area.
Stunning winery, restaurant and bookstore amongst beautifully designed gardens. Also a top local wedding venue.
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Bendooley Estate Book Barn
3020 Old Hume HwyStunning winery, restaurant and bookstore amongst beautifully designed gardens. Also a top local wedding venue.
Tertini Wines
Kells Creek RoadExcellent award-winning local wines and truffles!
Artemis Wines
46 Sir Charles Moses LaneExcellent local wines with a lovely cellar door and grounds.
Unique Spots
Our own local distillery set in the ruins of historic Joadja Village. Taste their award-winning gin, whisky and anis which is all made on-site using 100% on-site ingredients.
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Joadja Distillery
1760 Joadja RdOur own local distillery set in the ruins of historic Joadja Village. Taste their award-winning gin, whisky and anis which is all made on-site using 100% on-site ingredients.
Unique hand-crafted beers, fun environment and Friday night live entertainment.
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Eden Brewery
19 Cavendish StUnique hand-crafted beers, fun environment and Friday night live entertainment.
Sightseeing
A scenic walk along the banks of the beautiful Wingecarribee River. Suitable for all fitness levels and dogs on leashes. Full of amazing historical information on the once flourishing German internment camp.
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Berrima River Walk
Oxley StreetA scenic walk along the banks of the beautiful Wingecarribee River. Suitable for all fitness levels and dogs on leashes. Full of amazing historical information on the once flourishing German internment camp.
Fabulous views off the escarpment including the famous Fitzroy Falls.
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Isibonelo saseFitzroy Falls
Nowra RoadFabulous views off the escarpment including the famous Fitzroy Falls.