July 27, 2023Posted in: Events, Tourism
Spring, Tickets, Tulip Time

Thoughts are turning to the return of Spring in Wingecarribee with Tulip Time Tickets now on sale. Entry to the daytime event is free for residents who need only book tickets to see Tulips After Dark. Now is the time for our local community organisations and not-for-profit groups planning to have a presence at the...
June 30, 2023Posted in: Tourism
Food, hospitality, pies, Winters wonderful

Time for a heart-warming pie to take the edge off the Winter chill? Dozens of local pie experiences are among ‘100 ways to enjoy 92 days of Winter in the Southern Highlands’ being promoted as part of a Winter’s Wonderful campaign. Created by our Tourism and Events Team to inspire visitors to stay longer and...
June 9, 2023Posted in: Tourism
Tourism, winter, Winters wonderful

Winter’s Wonderful is a new campaign to inspire travellers to experience for themselves the spectacular landscapes, cherished heritage, thriving food and wine scene, and wonderful festivals and culture, that make Wingecarribee Shire such a special place to live and work. To encourage visitors to stay longer and experience more of our townships and villages, the...
December 23, 2022Posted in: Community, Delivering, Tourism
Corbett Gardens, Tourism, Tulip Time, Wingecarribee Shire Council

This year’s Tulip Time celebrations have delivered an estimated $1.8 million to the Shire’s economy with a record number of guests visiting the floral festival. A report presented to Council in December revealed that 61,000 guests visited the Shire’s premier tourism event over the course of the 18-day celebrations. Council’s Coordinator Tourism and Events Libby...
November 22, 2022Posted in: Delivering, Tourism
Tourism, Wingecarribee Shire Council

Bowral-based food entrepreneur Stefano Marvello has put the Southern Highlands atop of every food lover’s must-visit list after snaring gold at this year’s NSW Tourism Awards. Italian Cooking Experience with Stefano Marvello entered and won the coveted top spot in the New Tourism Business category after receiving business mentoring advice from Destination Sydney Surrounds South....