Installation brings the Northern Lights to southern NSW

The (simulated) spectacle of the Borealis is about to light up the velvety night skies above Bowral.

• by Julietta Jameson

Get outta town: a road trip to the Southern Highlands

A drive to the country is a reminder of the power of leaving familiar surrounds for a fresh comfort zone.

• by Katrina Strickland

Where to eat in the Southern Highlands, New South Wales: Chef James Viles of biota, Bowral

Chef James Viles on the best-kept food secret in New South Wales' Southern Highlands.

• by Julietta Jameson

The Coach House at the Rift, Bowral accommodation review: Weekend away

Bowral is a town of manors and English country gardens, 90 minutes' south-west of Sydney.

• by Peter Munro

Solar Springs health retreat review, Bundanoon, NSW: Weekend away

An unpretentious health retreat in NSW where you can truly be yourself.

• by Sheriden Rhodes

Wicker ways: top picnic spots

Shake out the picnic rug and raid the fridge - because when the sun is shining, nothing beats a picnic.

Hunny Tor: Weekend Away: Bowral

Matt Martel enjoys taking the whole circus for some family flower-power at Bowral.

Is Don. Is good

Daniel Scott follows in the footsteps of an Australian sporting giant - but his score is a little different.

The Cottage at Hopewood

This self-contained cottage has two bedrooms, so is suitable for one or two couples, and the kitchen and pantry are generously stocked with enough provisions for a delicious breakfast.

Milton Park Country House Hotel and Spa, Bowral review: Country service a class above

A crackling fire, a spell in the library and a moody dinner ... Lenny Ann Low is charmed by her stay in a grand country estate.