Balaclava Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Destination Southern Highlands
Destination Southern Highlands is just one of the places to see in Mittagong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.
Mount Jellore Lookout
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Jellore Lookout, a lovely green space in Mittagong. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.
Bargo State Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Bargo State Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Hill Top.
Boronia Park
After visiting Boronia Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mittagong.
Sturt Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sturt Gallery in Mittagong. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Birrahlee Park
After visiting Birrahlee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mittagong.
Activities
Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers
Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands
Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off
Our pick of the best Balaclava Hotel Deals
The Gibraltar
The bar/ restaurant was understaffed. The food was adequate, but burgers were raw. Bar staff not interested in food that couldn’t be eaten neither were Wednesday morning reception staff. The rooms were spacious with a sunny outlook. Bathrooms and linen require immediate updating and cleaning. Room ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
Lovely place to stay, right in town and walking distance from everything in Berrima. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Berida Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Bundanoon Hotel
We paid extra for a "premium ensuite room" but were very disappointed with what we got. The room was tiny and didnt even have a chair or television. We didnt even stay the night and checked out not long after checking in.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Links House
Rooms are beautiful and tastefully decorated. Bathrooms are a bit on the small side but other wise in room ammenities are ample. Breakfast was lovely and satisfying set in a gorgeous space with beautiful views. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. We would recommend to anyone wanting a beautiful ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Peppers Craigieburn
Room was very small with creaky floors and very noisy overall. Elm balcony room has a shared balcony which wasn’t specified so I had people talking and hanging outside my room and could see inside my room. This is expensive hotel and I would have expected better rooms but given it’s and old building ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balaclava
Braemar
The restaurants and gardens are just a few features travellers like about Braemar. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Destination Southern Highlands and Artemis Wines are a few top places to visit.
Willow Vale
Golf courses, bars and gardens are some highlights of Willow Vale. You might stop by Destination Southern Highlands or Artemis Wines while you're in the area.
Renwick
Renwick might not have many top sights, but Destination Southern Highlands and Artemis Wines are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Aylmerton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aylmerton and surrounding area, you can visit Destination Southern Highlands and Mount Gibraltar Reserve.
Mittagong Town Centre
While Mittagong Town Centre isn't home to many top sights, Destination Southern Highlands and Mount Jellore Lookout are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alpine
Though Alpine may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destination Southern Highlands and Bargo River State Conservation Area.
