From the vault

The Southern Highlands is renowned for its stunning country properties, iconic landmarks and classic cars. Every issue of Highlife features stories on vintage classics, and beautiful homes and gardens. Here are a few of our favourites from over the years.

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Collette Dinnigan, Bowral

Homes

Dec/Jan 2026

An 1886 house in a rambling five acre garden instantly appealed to Collette Dinnigan, who has since transformed her Bowral property into a welcoming country retreat. Collette tells MELISSA PENN about renovation and design tricks she used to create her enchanting home and garden.

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Corbett Gardens

Then and Now

Aug/Sep 2025

In September each year, Corbett Gardens in Bowral is transformed from a peaceful park into the centrepiece of the Tulip Time Flower Festival, when over 50,000 visitors view the 80,000 tulips and thousands of annuals that burst into bloom over the three weeks of festivities.

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