Hewn out of the living rock in the 1860s using hand tools and blasting powder, Big Hill Cutting was at one time the deepest railway cutting in the southern hemisphere. Taken as it was near the eastern end of the cutting, even this pic doesn't properly illustrate the depth.

The cutting has a long and macabre history, with several workers killed during its construction due to a blasting accident and several drivers later perishing after crashing their automobiles through the old timber bridge's guardrails and down onto the rails below. Despite the history, it's a peaceful and beautiful place.

The old railway line was abandoned in the 1970s and runs for around 50km between the towns of Thirlmere and Mittagong. Although not a proper rail trail, there are service trails parallelling the railway for much of its length. I've walked it a few times, including the trip pictured which was undertaken 2-Boot-Drive Swagman style ;-)

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Colo Vale

If you're spending some time in Colo Vale, Nattai National Park and Bargo River State Conservation Area are top sights worth seeing.

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Alpine

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Braemar

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Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral

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"Room was nice and big , huge bed and very comfortable. The room was an accessible room which I didn't realise I booked.The bathroom was very big but there was no bench space and the shower curtain was about 30 to 40 cm off the floor as a result the floor got saturated during a shower and the floor was super slippery. I would suggest getting a longer shower curtain to avoid this. "

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"Everything was great, the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom nice and big (I acknowledge that not all rooms may be this way) and the rainhead shower was soo good. And the staff were lovely. Plus the buildings, decor and surrounds are stunning. It was the perfect overnight stay while I enjoyed my friend's wedding in Bowral. "

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What's it like in Balmoral?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Mittagong's Balmoral neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Bargo State Conservation Area and Bargo River State Conservation Area as part of your Balmoral travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Balmoral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Balmoral.

What can I see and do in this Mittagong neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Balmoral with a visit to Bargo State Conservation Area and Bargo River State Conservation Area. You could also plan a stop at Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna Sanctuary when you're sightseeing around the area.

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