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Southern Highlands & Tablelands Outdoor Activities & Adventures

The Southern Highlands and Tablelands are located just 100km southwest of Sydney. Think rolling hills, rocky escarpments, epic waterfalls and quaint country towns.

The region is not only famous for its stunning natural scenery but also for its eclectic charm that includes antique shops, cute boutiques and artisan bakeries.

A number of iconic national parks also make this region a must-visit destination so get out there and enjoy the fresh country air!

ADVENTURES
Queanbeyan-Palerang – Guide to the NSW Adventure Hub You Haven’t Heard Of
10 Best NSW Road Trips 2023 [With Scenic Views]
Southern Highlands Waterfall Weekend Road Trip

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FEATURED ARTICLES
Glamping & Cycling In Bowral (Perfect for Kids)
Packrafting The Shoalhaven River in Morton National Park
Bungonia Slot Canyon is an Easy-Access Canyon Adventure (NSW)
A Spelunkin’ Marbleous Weekend at Wombeyan Caves
Nature & Parks
The 19 Best Waterfalls in NSW
Nature & Parks
The Trails near Wombat Hill in Morton National Park
Eat & Drink
A Hiking and Baked Goods Tour of Queanbeyan-Palerang
OUR FAVOURITE HIKES
Storming the Castle – An Overnight Raid on the Budawangs
Hiking Wog Wog Campground to Cooyoyo Campground and The Castle
Didthul/Pigeon House Mountain Day Hike – A Trip to The Nip
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that this land on which we tread, whilst beautiful and revered by us, has even deeper layers of significance for its Traditional Owners; we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

We Are Explorers is aware that the land is never truly being explored anew, given the ancient cultures that came before us who still call this land their home.

LATEST Southern Highlands & Tablelands ADVENTURES
Thirstypacker Threehundo – A Weekend Bikepacking Loop From Canberra
Belmore Falls – The Most Spectacular Waterfall in the Southern Highlands
The 10 Best Winter Getaways in NSW
Queanbeyan-Palerang – Guide to the NSW Adventure Hub You Haven’t Heard Of
A Hiking and Baked Goods Tour of Queanbeyan-Palerang
Upper Macquarie Pass Canyon Offers Waterfall Abseiling with a View of the Sea
Southern Highlands Waterfall Weekend Road Trip
The Clover Hill Trail in Macquarie Pass National Park Has 3 Waterfalls to Chase
Glamping & Cycling In Bowral (Perfect for Kids)
Bungonia Gorge is a Gorgeous Scramble (NSW)
Bungonia Slot Canyon is an Easy-Access Canyon Adventure (NSW)
A Spelunkin’ Marbleous Weekend at Wombeyan Caves