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Berrima, New South Wales. / 34.483°S 150.350°E / -34.483; 150.350. Berrima ( / bɛrəmə / [2]) is a historic village in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in Wingecarribee Shire. The village, once a major town, is located on the Old Hume Highway between Sydney and Canberra. It was previously known officially as the ...
Berrima’s elevation and cool climate is perfect for high-quality pinot noir, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Sample some of these drops at the Southern Highlands’ oldest winery, Joadja Estate, operating since 1983. In the centre of town, PepperGreen Estate also has a cellar door with a restaurant, as well as wine and olive oil tasting.
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- Berrima Court House. The Berrima Courthouse can now truly lay claim to offer visitors a remarkable and extraordinary theatrical experience. A new sound and light show innovation brings together the very latest in audio visual technology.
- Berrima District Museum. Be surprised, be amazed, be inspired when you visit this outstanding country museum. Read More.
- Berrima River Walk. Berrima is situated on the Old Hume Highway and is about a 90 minute drive from Sydney and on the way to Canberra. The signed walk commences in the Berrima Picnic and Camping ground.
- Berrima Guided Historic Walking Tours. A one hour walking tour around historic Berrima (1831) to experience it’s rich history. Berrima, established in 1831, is the best example of an intact Georgian village on mainland Australia.
In 1896, Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of New South Wales, planted an oak tree in the Berrima Marketplace, which now shades the Berrima War Memorial and Cenotaph. Other notable buildings include the Holy Trinity Anglican Church designed by Edmund Blacket and built in 1849; and the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church built 1849-51 designed by Augustus ...
Berrima is widely recognised today as the best preserved example of a Georgian village on the Australian mainland. A fortunate series of events created the Berrima we see today. 1831 to the 1860s was a time of promise and growth, which came to an abrupt end when the railway bypassed the village in 1867.
Berrima village is the perfect spot to slow down and breathe in the country air. Surrounded by bespoke boutiques, vintage shops, art and handmade galleries, charming places to spend the night and delicious dining options to relax and soak up village life. Savour in Berrima’s seasonal paddock to plate experiences, cool climate wineries, jam ...
