A great little heritage listed station. They have a small but very dedicated committee. They are…read moreall volunteers. Several times a year they have a range of events from playing host to the regular Cockatoo Run, the occasional steam train, vintage car days, spring fairs and so on. In October they have the best waratah display you will find anywhere. The grounds are always looked after and they have picnic tables for your enjoyment. They also have the Fettlers Shed Gallery which shows some pretty good art works a few times during the year. The station itself has a local history display and occasionally they have a model train display. They also have a website which should show upcoming events. The website is robertsonrailway.com.au.

Every now and again we all need any escape. We need to get away and recharge the batteries so as to…read moreperform at our best at work and in our personal lives. When you come across a little piece of heaven like Halcyon House in the Kangaroo Valley ....... you know it's the getaway for you. Only two & a half hours out of Sydney this little slice of serenity can be enjoyed and savored. It's neat, tidy and so charming with its period pieces and country comforts. Yes .... it gets cold down here in Winter time but the central heating takes care of all of that ...... you really don't need all the comfy blankets and rugs supplied. You have the Kangaroo Valley shops just meters away ..... including a Lolli shop, two fresh pie shops, a handful of cafes and a pub ...... so you are all set. It's so lovely here I was considering making an offer on this lovely hideaway.

Well worth the visit if you love planes of all sizes. This place has just become a major tourist…read moreattraction in the Illawarra area with the donation of the first Qantas Boeing 747-438 aircraft (registration VH-OJA). This aircraft made aviation history for the longest non-stop flight by a commercial aircraft - London to Sydney in August 1989. The total flight time of 20hrs and 9 minutes at an average speed of ~893 km/h for a total distance of ~18,012km. The aircraft carried just 23 passengers and crew and used a special blend of high density fuel to enable it fly the record distance. When Qantas decided to donate this aircraft, it's retirement flight from Sydney to Illawarra Regional Airport was the shortest distance a 747 has ever flown. The flight time was only 12 minutes - the shortest delivery flight by a QANTAS 747 and the first (and probably only) time this aircraft type has landed at such a small airport. The flight was several months in planning including the pilots spending more than 25 hours in a flight simulator in preparation. Adult admission price is $20 and Pensioner concession $15. This cost includes a personal volunteer guide who will take you in a small group onboard the Qantas 747-438 and show you through the aircraft and describe all its working features. After touring the 747 you can then view all the other aircraft types that are being currently restored or just kept at the museum. Some of the aircraft are still air worthy so you are not permitted to climb aboard and explore. You may however inspect them from outside. There are many other display planes that are there to be explored. Climb aboard, in some cases crawl through to get to the cockpits. It was a highlight to climb about the restored Qantas "Connie" Super Constellation aircraft that was inside a hanger having maintenance work carried out. Also the restored TAA 'Hawdon' DC3 aircraft is now again flying after being on display on an arch outside Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. This original aircraft was the first Douglas DC-3 (VH-AES) for TAA (Trans Australia Airlines). On 9 September 1946, 'Hawdon' operated the inaugural service from Laverton, Vic, to Mascot, NSW. 'Hawdon' was re-painted in its original TAA colour scheme and put on public display, suspended above the car park in front of the TAA passenger terminal (today, the Qantas domestic terminal) at Melbourne Airport from 1979 until mid-1987. It was taken down for restoration to flying condition on 6 September 1988 and can be seen flying at airships or at this museum. The museum has so many other interesting displays of engines, helicopters and military fighters like the Mirage and F1-11. Every couple of weeks the museum holds a Tarmac day - where all the aircraft are taken from the hangers and placed outside for inspection. Some of the airworthy aircraft do flying displays. This is the largest Aircraft museum in Australia. I highly recommend the 1 1/2 hour drive from Sydney to Illawarra Airport to visit this most exciting aircraft museum.

Best choice in the area. Stayed two nights (originally…read moreintended to stay only one but couldnt leave...). The location is so peaceful and tranquile. Room was very good (double bed, shower, small kitchen + utensile, TV, AC). Service was very good. Note that they provide free Wi Fi - which is rare in AU. Reception was only outside the room but, than again, it beats paying 15$ per hour like in other places. Definetly go back again.

I've stayed in lots of hotels around the world but never one like this. It has, and I don't want to…read moresound like some spruiker but what I have to say just might. Tough. It's true. It has the best combination of professionalism, personal attention, and comfortable choices of any place I've ever been to. Add the location, which could be, added all up, the best for exploring up and down NSW's south coast (which has the best beaches and wildlife and bushwalks in the world, imo, and I've live here for over 30 years)--and you have a place that isn't just suitable for a drop in stay, but to live in for a wonderfully restful and stimulating retreat. As for exploring the region, you don't have to worry about stumbling around. Rob asked me upon checkin whethwr he could help with what we had planned, and he was brilliant, as we had wanted to go to a specific area that isn't often open. He also handed me the best guidebook to the Shoalhaven, and gave me an up-to-date prognosis of the weather to help our planning. As to the room, these small-business owners seem to be behind the times. Instead of going cheap and stingy, they bloody well astounded me. Huge snowy-white towels. A lot of toiletries--manuka honey-based, no less, beat even the famous hotel in California that was all reputation, frankly, like the whiff of coffee left in an emptied jar. Here, Fresh coffee and plunger pot, a range of good teas and bikkies, a full better kitchenette. Everything utterly spotless, so well. But none of that matters if the room isn't comfortable. The room is light and airy and roomy, but the choices made in furnishing it are exceptional. That choice of chairs! Three types they chose--balcony, lounge, desk. All excellent. But when have you found a comfortable chair in a hotel, let alone a 'motel'? I have a bad back, and would be happy to live in that room, which would make a brilliant writers retreat. Of course most hotel and motel rooms couldn't be writers' retreats. Lighting in most makes reading a pain. This has a range of lights that made me think, once again, that these owners are crazy, tossing pearls before swine. This little piggie is very grateful. Five stars for mattress and bedding, too. And those pillows. I don't know what they are, but it did a better job than my own in supporting my neck and head. The look of the furniture is very pleasant, too. No self-conscious style, just warm and friendly.s I know this sounds ridiculously positive. I can't help that. On the plus or minus side, the room was dead quiet at night. I loved it. And, since it's just metres from and looking onto the Greenwell Point jetty, you have full view, in addition to the lovely view of the waterway, you get the treat or not, of observing a large group of pelicans who spend much time either swaggering around the pier, or sitting on posts beside it. They're so amusing, they could be quite a distraction.

Great hospitality, fantastic breakfast on the deck, amazing coffee…read more Beautiful country style home, each room has a large spacious private ensuite bathroom with double shower head. Laraine and Noel are lovely warm ppl would will help with recommendations.

The Southern Highlands is great for a country drive to get out of the city to check out all the…read morelittle towns & villages & this pub is one of my favourite finds that I've stumbled upon. Burrawang itself is a tiny village in the middle of Moss Vale, Robertson, Bowral & Kangaroo Valley near Fitzroy Falls so is a great position to stop for a drink & bite to eat. The pub itself is a beautiful old building with fire places & lounges for colder days & nights with massive well manicured gardens at the rear with a spectacular outlook in fine weather. The restaurant is very good with a wide variety of options at very reasonable prices with mainly locally sourced ingredients as are many of the drinks at the bar. Onsite accommodation is available but I've never stayed there so can't vouch for it either way.

Great location & view. However waiting 2+hours for lunch from a kitchen that isn't sure if they are…read morecoming or going is less than ideal. Pull your socks up BVH!

Boutique B&B Stay Karl and Sherie are exceptional hosts of…read morethis immaculate property with views of the Illawarra Lake. Guests have a large beautifully decorated and well-equipped room and bathroom. There are plenty of breakfast provisions and snacks and the fridge is stocked with drinks and treats. There are loads of towels and nice toiletries in the bathroom. We really loved our stay here - Karl & Sherie were super friendly and helpful. And we loved Sherie's flair for interior design.

An afternoon at "Back 2 Earth" was a total pleasure. A group of Yelpers were invited to look at…read morethis lovely place and we were taken back by the friendliness of the owners and the information that they shared. The information on healthy living and looking after yourself through "raw food eating" was excellent. I learnt how to prepare some great dishes and the lunch provided by the owners was fabulous. Walking through the grounds and checking out all the furry critters was a delight also. What a range of animals! This would be a lovely spot for a family stay who would like a kick start with a healthy lifestyle.

I stayed at Back 2 Earth with my friend who won a 2-night mid-week accommodation stay through Yelp…read more(thank you)! We were greeted by Jenny and Marc in the afternoon and spent 2 hours with them hand-feeding all of their adorable animals - it was heaven. We stayed in the 4-person "cottage" which was really nice and modern, yet still rustic. Back 2 Earth is only a few minutes drive from the lovely town of Berry where there are plenty of shops, restaurants and things to do for a quiet getaway. I highly recommend to stay at the farm, not only for a different experience but for the beautiful scenery - how's the serenity? On our last morning Marc made us a vegan breakfast and a hand-picked pot of tea from the garden - I could honestly eat that brekkie every day (please see photos).