With over 60 vineyards and cellar doors to choose from, you can spend a day checking out some of the cool climate wines the Southern Highlands is renowned for.

And then enjoy them over a home cooked meal at Nattai Lodge.

Walking is a popular recreation activity in the Southern Highlands and there is a wide range of bushwalks, town walks and historic walks.

Follow the link to learn about some of the more popular walks.

The NSW Southern Highlands is home to some of the most spectacular golf courses in the country.

Whether you’re a social player looking for a relaxing round, or a more experienced golfer looking to challenge yourself… there’s a fairway for you only a short drive from Nattai Lodge.

If you’re looking for a relaxing way to tour the local wineries, check out Highlands Chauffeured Hire Cars.

Their tours are tailored to your requirements and they can arrange your tour to include a visit to some of the well known galleries, antique shops, open gardens or scenic areas. 

The award winning Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is one of Australia’s premier Treetop Walk and Zipline Experiences.

It’s a great day out for families, couples or groups of friends, and only a 45 minute scenic drive from Nattai Lodge.

If you want relaxed pub dining or posh fine dining, the Southern Highlands has hundreds of restaurants to choose from. Many operate from historic buildings and in picturesque surroundings, and use food sourced from local growers and producers.

In June, the NSW Southern Highlands turn into the Southern Pielands , to celebrate the great Aussie pie with a series of mouth watering pie themed events and festivals.

Could there be anything more appealing than a delicious warm pie on a wintery highlands day?

The small collector and the investor searching for special pieces will enjoy the collection of antiques stores found in the quirky towns and villages of the Southern Highlands.

Beautiful gardens have always been a drawcard for visits to the Southern Highlands, with the region being blessed with some of Australia’s best public and private gardens.

Tulip Time – usually in late September – is one of Australia’s oldest and best loved floral festivals.

Only a short drive from Nattai Lodge, Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance; its European history extends back to grants of land promised to Edward Riley senior by Governor Macquarie in 1821. In 2016, James Fairfax AC gifted his historic home to the National Trust of Australia (NSW).

Check out the National Trust web site for dates when the estate is open to the public.

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Sit in front of the fire and read a book. Cook or bake up a storm in the gourmet kitchen at Nattai Lodge. Explore the acre of manicured gardens and lawns.

Relax in one of the bath tubs. Appreciate the time away with friends and family.

Breathe. Relax!