Back Issue December / January 2026 (PDF Download)
Relive the beauty of the Southern Highlands with this digital back issue of Highlife.
Welcome home
An 1886 house in a rambling five acre setting instantly appealed to Collette Dinnigan, who has since transformed her Bowral property into an enchanting country retreat that’s perfect for entertaining.
Go to goats
We meet three small-scale goat owners who keep them for meat, milk and their special talent for weed control. All sing their praises, apart from their aptitude for escaping.
Estate of bliss
Frances Simons visits Silverdale Farm, a boutique thoroughbred broodmare property at Avoca, to discover the planning and plant combinations behind its stunning grounds and gardens.
Seasonal stars
Few things bring as much satisfaction as picking and cooking home-grown vegetables and fruit, say Jane and Jimmy Barnes, who share recipes from their new cookbook.
Peachy keen
Growing your own peaches is easy, although you will need to thwart birds and other creatures who love them as much as humans do. Kirstine McKay shares six favourite peach recipes..
Wet and wild
Waterfall lovers have plenty to tempt them in the Southern Highlands and surrounds. We visit seven waterfalls, including two that offer the rarer opportunity of being seen from below.
Booked up for summer
Our reviews of novels and non-fiction, including cookbooks and garden books, will provide plenty of inspiration for Christmas gifts or your own wish list.
Classic car: 1959 Skoda Octavia
Tracy Nickl, owner of the renowned Gumnut Patisserie, has another love in his life: a now restored 1959 Skoda that his father Peter bought in 1960 and kept his whole life.
This is a virtual product. Upon purchase, you’ll receive instant access to download the magazine as a PDF. A secure download link will also be sent directly to your email, so you can revisit and enjoy your issue anytime.
Back Issue December / January 2026 (PDF Download)
Relive the beauty of the Southern Highlands with this digital back issue of Highlife.
Welcome home
An 1886 house in a rambling five acre setting instantly appealed to Collette Dinnigan, who has since transformed her Bowral property into an enchanting country retreat that’s perfect for entertaining.
Go to goats
We meet three small-scale goat owners who keep them for meat, milk and their special talent for weed control. All sing their praises, apart from their aptitude for escaping.
Estate of bliss
Frances Simons visits Silverdale Farm, a boutique thoroughbred broodmare property at Avoca, to discover the planning and plant combinations behind its stunning grounds and gardens.
Seasonal stars
Few things bring as much satisfaction as picking and cooking home-grown vegetables and fruit, say Jane and Jimmy Barnes, who share recipes from their new cookbook.
Peachy keen
Growing your own peaches is easy, although you will need to thwart birds and other creatures who love them as much as humans do. Kirstine McKay shares six favourite peach recipes..
Wet and wild
Waterfall lovers have plenty to tempt them in the Southern Highlands and surrounds. We visit seven waterfalls, including two that offer the rarer opportunity of being seen from below.
Booked up for summer
Our reviews of novels and non-fiction, including cookbooks and garden books, will provide plenty of inspiration for Christmas gifts or your own wish list.
Classic car: 1959 Skoda Octavia
Tracy Nickl, owner of the renowned Gumnut Patisserie, has another love in his life: a now restored 1959 Skoda that his father Peter bought in 1960 and kept his whole life.
This is a virtual product. Upon purchase, you’ll receive instant access to download the magazine as a PDF. A secure download link will also be sent directly to your email, so you can revisit and enjoy your issue anytime.
