| Located in the shadow of Mt. Gibraltar, Bowral is | | | | related events, including dressage, polo and polo-cross. |
| approximately 115 kilometers away from Sydney. First | | | | If horses are not your favorite, there are other sports |
| visited by European explorers in 1878, Bowral is a | | | | to enjoy in the area, including fly fishing and golf. |
| beautiful area that experiences cooler temperatures | | | | Scenery and More |
| than some of the surrounding areas and is a favorite | | | | There are a number of festivals and other events in |
| among those who love nature and the beautiful colors | | | | Bowral that celebrate the beauty of nature. In May, |
| of the various seasons. Each season in Bowral has its | | | | there is the Autumn Garden Festival. In September, the |
| own appeal; there is never a bad time to come here. | | | | Bowral Tulip Festival shows the beauty of the tulip |
| Gorgeous Spring and More | | | | fields in the town. In November, the Bong Bong Picnic |
| Families and couples alike come to Bowral for the | | | | Races are enjoyed by all. |
| beautiful gardens and other natural attractions found | | | | A Little Wine, Anyone? |
| here. In the spring, fields of tulips delight the eyes while | | | | Couples might enjoy touring the vineyards and tasting |
| summer brings the gorgeous roses. In the autumn, | | | | the wines that are possible because of Bowral's |
| blooming bulb flowers and riots of colors come to life in | | | | cooler temperatures. If you come here, you can find |
| red, orange and golden yellow foliage. The private | | | | yourself enjoying the offerings of Centennial Vineyards |
| gardens, many of which are part of centuries old | | | | Winery and Restaurant or the Greenbriar Park |
| estates, are typically open to the public in the spring | | | | Vineyard. Sample a glass of some of the beautiful |
| and autumn months. | | | | reds, vibrant whites and delicate roses that are |
| Cricket, Anyone? | | | | offered by the area's vintners. |
| Cricket, a favored sport in the area, is brought to vivid | | | | Pampering at its Finest |
| life in the Sir Donald Bradman Oval, a cricket arena | | | | For those who are more interested in a little pampering, |
| that is considered to be sacred. In addition, there is a | | | | or are simply ready to unwind after a long day of |
| cricket museum on the spot and a statue of the | | | | sightseeing or outdoor sports, you can have a full spa |
| famed cricketer, Sir Donald Bradman himself. | | | | treatment at Milton Park Country House. Here you can |
| Outdoor Sports | | | | revel in salt scrubs, seaweed wraps and other |
| Also popular in the Bowral area are a number of | | | | luxurious ministering that will leave you feeling like you |
| outdoor sports enjoyed by the young and old. First, for | | | | are a freshly scrubbed princess (or prince). |
| the horse fans, there are a number of equestrian | | | | |