One of the species of wildlife often seen around Oldbury Cottage is the Australian wood duck. They feed on grasses and are often seen

When you stay at Oldbury Cottage there are plenty of great shops in the village to explore, but a great way to spend a lazy few hours around Berrima is to combine some antique and curio shopping with a lovely scenic country drive. Here's one of our favourite routes. Starting in Mittagong at the fabulous Mittagong Antiques Centre, you the pop down the road to Dirty Jane's in Bowral, before heading down to Grandpa's Shed at Fitzroy Falls, then back across to Exeter (where you c

Things have changed a little at The Surveyor General since you rolled up for dinner in Berrima in your FB Holden - in a cloud of dust!

Berrima prospered and grew until the 1860s when the town was by-passed by the main railway line. This self-guided walking tour is a must

The perfect Southern Highlands getaway should include a casual stroll down to Berrima village for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Berrima serves up first class cafes, patisseries and restaurants, all within walking distance of Oldbury Cottage. Enjoy a drink and walk home safely. Walking times from Oldbury Cottage via Google Maps listed in orange. Berrima Village Cafés & Restaurants Schmokin Café Café, Fast Food, great coffee, eBicycle hire 1 Market Place, Berrima | 8 minute walk

If you're wondering how an Australian timber slab hut is built, this fascinating video shows two Australian bushmen choosing the right trees