Bowral travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bowral
With a population of 9 605, Bowral is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bowral to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Bowral
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro Officina (6 David Street) and Bistro Sociale (6 David St) are great picks.
When to visit Bowral
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bowral in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Bowral, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Bowral
Plane
Although Bowral doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 92 km from Bowral. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia.
Car
Another option to get to Bowral is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 98 km from Bowral. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Bowral. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Bowral takes 1159 km and will cost you around $261. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $162 for a journey of 1642 km.
Airlines serving Bowral
Where to stay in Bowral
Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bowral
Most booked hotels in Bowral
Hiring a car in Bowral
Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Bowral (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.46 and $28.61.