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Mittagong

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 ;-)

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Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

4 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road) Bowral NSW
The price is ¥22,417 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
¥22,417
¥24,659 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (1,000 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 Mar 10, 2026

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway Berrima NSW
The price is ¥15,250 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
¥15,250
¥17,083 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
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! (1,000 reviews)
Central place to stay in Berrima

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
Berida Hotel

Berida Hotel

4 out of 5
6 David Street Bowral NSW
The price is ¥26,433 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
¥26,433
¥29,076 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent location, spacious room and comfortable bed. I was on the ground floor opposite the conference room which was being used, it was very noisy especially early in the morning. Limited room service was a bit disappointing but there is a restaurant onsite. Hotel is very dark with a medieval ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Berida Hotel
Links House

Links House

4 out of 5
17 Links Road Burradoo NSW
The price is ¥21,961 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
¥21,961
¥24,401 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Bowral. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)
Rooms were small but very clean, beds very comfortable. Breakfast was included and was very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely location in a 1928 hotel. Highly recommend if you want a pleasant setting with some old worldly charm

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Links House
Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn

4 out of 5
290 Remembrance Drive Cawdor NSW
The price is ¥17,722 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
¥17,722
¥19,643 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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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! (717 reviews)
beautiful

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Camden Valley Inn
Peppers Craigieburn

Peppers Craigieburn

4.5 out of 5
Centennial Road Bowral NSW
The price is ¥22,265 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
¥22,265
¥24,491 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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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 room was very clean however there was a lack of attention to detail in other areas. Eg we were given the wrong room and had to explain to reception the room we had booked wasn’t the one allocated, we didn’t get our water or biscuits replaced after housekeeping had been through and we found a ...

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Peppers Craigieburn
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