New South Wales · Town in Wingecarribee Shire

Event Hire in BowralFor garden weddings, country estates and long lunches in the Southern Highlands.

Bowral is the largest town in Wingecarribee Shire, in the Southern Highlands about 680 metres above sea level. Gardens, country estates and heritage streetscapes make the area popular for weddings and long lunches, with cool weather for much of the year.

Services in Bowral

Bowral at a glance

Council area
Wingecarribee Shire
Region
The Southern Highlands
Locality
Bowral NSW 2576
Localities listed
48: the urban centres of Bowral and Mittagong, 7 suburbs, 9 towns and 30 rural localities
Postcodes
2571, 2574, 2575, 2576, 2577, 2578, 2579, 2580
Elevation
About 680 metres at Bowral
Time zone
Australian Eastern Time, with daylight saving from October to April

Suburb, council and postcode details come from the Australian locality list that powers the suburb search in the brief.

White pole marquee among blossom trees with tied-back curtains, trestle tables in linen, bentwood chairs, taper candles and hanging glass lanterns

Services

Event hire in Bowral.

Settings

Gardens, estates and town.

Formal gardens

Spring colour

Gardens across the Highlands are at their best in spring, a popular time for ceremonies.

Country estates

Marquees on the lawn

Estates offer space for marquees, with access and power to plan.

Heritage streets

Bowral and Berrima

Historic buildings suit intimate dinners and cocktail parties.

Local planning

Highlands conditions.

  1. Cold nights

    Even in summer, evenings can be cool. Plan heating and throws for guests.

  2. Frost and wet lawns

    Winter mornings can bring frost. Allow time for lawns to dry before setup.

  3. Private estates

    Country estates may have rules on access times, vehicles and noise. Check with the owner before booking hire.

  4. Travel

    Suppliers may travel from Sydney or the Illawarra. Include your setup window and address early.

Seasons

Four distinct seasons.

  1. Summer

    Warm days and cool nights. Plan shade by day and warmth after dark.

  2. Autumn

    Autumn leaves and crisp days, a favourite time for weddings.

  3. Winter

    Cold, frosty and occasionally snowy on higher ground. Enclosed, heated spaces are essential.

  4. Spring

    Gardens in bloom and cool evenings.

Areas

Suburbs, towns and localities in the Wingecarribee Shire.

Largest first, with postcodes.

  • Bowral2576
  • Moss Vale2577
  • Mittagong2575
  • Bundanoon2578
  • Hill Top2575
  • Burradoo2576
  • Robertson2577
  • Colo Vale2575
  • Yerrinbool2575
  • Exeter2579
  • Welby2575
  • Willow Vale2575
  • Berrima2577
  • New Berrima2577
  • Renwick2575
  • Wingello2579
  • Balaclava2575
  • Sutton Forest2577
  • Braemar2575
  • Balmoral2571
  • Canyonleigh2577
  • High Range2575
  • Burrawang2577
  • Woodlands2575
  • Wildes Meadow2577
  • Penrose2579
  • Glenquarry2576
  • Fitzroy Falls2577
  • Avoca2577
  • Aylmerton2575
  • Kangaloon2576
  • Alpine2575
  • Medway2577
  • Joadja2575
  • Werai2577
  • East Kangaloon2576
  • Bullio2575
  • Mandemar2575
  • Wombeyan Caves2580
  • Mount Murray2577

Largest 40 of 48. All are searchable in the brief.

Village page in the Wingecarribee Shire

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Guides

Guides for Highlands events.

Questions

Bowral questions.

Answers for events in and around Bowral.

Does this page cover Mittagong and Moss Vale?

Yes. Both are in Wingecarribee Shire, with Bundanoon, Berrima, Robertson, Burradoo and Hill Top. Exeter has its own page.

Do we need heating for a summer wedding?

Often, for the evening. Highlands nights can be much cooler than in Sydney.

Is there a page for the Southern Highlands as a whole?

Not a separate one. This Bowral page covers the shire’s towns and villages, and Exeter has its own page.

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