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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AED 341 total

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29 May - 30 May

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"Nice stay"

Wisteria Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

"Room / Housekeeping - Bedroom was a good size. Pillows need to be replaced with new ones. Towels need to be cleaned thoroughly. Amenities need to be checked prior to guests arriving as we ran out of toilet paper. Breakfast - More options required. Very minimal. With only four guests maximum any one time a mini menu with hot food options would be much better. Surrounding Area - Lovely backyard with beautiful flowers and a lovely fire pit to sit around. If you don't like wildlife noises whilst...

"Exceptionally helpful and generous staff, stunning historical accommodation and beautiful gardens. Extremely practical and understanding property for a stay with pets."

AED 826 total

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22 May - 23 May

Alexander Cabin (Not Pet Friendly) | Living area | 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

"Okie to stay."

AED 438 total

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21 May - 22 May

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5/5 Excellent

"The staff were lovely, the building unoque and well maintained. Really enjoyable stay. I usually like to try new hotels each time but I think anytime we are in Bowral we will be coming back."

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5/5 Excellent

Clean and comfortable cabin in great location

"The cabin was clean, and spacious enough for 3 adults. The air conditioner and the hot water worked well, and the water pressure was good. The appliances were all very clean too. The location was great, easily accessible and close to the shops."