Robertson Cluster
#1 reason to visit… Robertson Cluster
The quiet hamlet of Robertson is the green heart of the highlands; memorable for its authentic organic growers, boutique producers and warm, country welcome! The village is nestled in rolling green pastures, bordered by pristine rainforest and streams. The local food experience is all about community – from the Saturday morning Crop-Swap of surplus farm and garden produce to the Sunday market where you’ll meet different hobby farmers each month, alongside local legends like Robertson’s potato grower!
Fresh local produce is also the defining ingredient for destination dining in grand, ‘Gatsby-style’ at The Robertson Hotel – once considered ‘the most luxurious hotel in the commonwealth’.
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Crop-Swap
This community produce swap has been running every day since 2014 and has become a well known Robbo institution. Locals gather to not just exchange their home grown produce, but connect and share knowledge about food and community life in general. A great way to have a chat and meet some locals. The Robertson Cluster was featured on the back of the Crop-Swap truck in the 2016 Sydney Weekender special on the Southern Highlands.
Hours: Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am
Address: Robertson Bowling Club
Contact: via Facebook R.A.L.F.E (Robertson Alternative Local Food Exchange)
Laurel View Farm Stay
Accommodation that offers an authentic taste of pastoral living on a working farm. Comfortable country ambience with spectacular valley views to Kangaloon and Burrawang. Ideal for families and group bookings.
Address: Opposite Pearson’s Lane, Robertson
Contact: 02 4885 1385
Email: info@maugers.com.au
Robertson Hotel
Deemed ‘the most luxurious hotel in the commonwealth’ in the 1920’s, The Robertson Hotel has a Gatsby-esque ambience with its character-filled guest suites, decadent log fires and rambling gardens bordered by rainforest. Experience ‘White Room’ dining or a cheese plate in the intimate ‘Salon’. Stay for the weekend, enjoy a leisurely dinner or linger in the ambient bar. Devonshire tea is also available on a Saturday.
Hours: Accomodation – Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Dinner – Friday and Saturday night from 6pm (bookings essential)
Bar – Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 4pm – snack menu,cocktails and absinthe dispensary
Devonshire tea – Saturday 11-3pm
Address: 1 Fountaindale Road Robertson, (corner Illawarra highway)
Contact: 02 4885 1111
Email: info@TheRobertsonHotel.com
Robertson Country Market
On the second Sunday of each month the village market can be found on Hoddle St, the main street of Robertson. Amongst the Trash and Treasure stalls there are also locally made jams and biscuits and the famous Robertson potatoes in season (November – August).
Hours: The Robertson Country Market is held at the School of Arts on the 2nd Sunday of each month excluding January from 9am-2pm.
Address: Robertson School of Arts, Illawarra Highway, Robertson
Contact: 0408 238 575
Robertson Pie Shop
The ideal road-stop on your way through town, baking more than 24 varieties of piping-hot pies, from a grab & go Breakfast Pie and old fashioned favourites like Steak & Kidney to more exotic options like Moroccan Beef plus delicious local-fruit pies and shaded picnic-tables on site.
Hours: Monday to Friday – 7.30am to 6pm, Weekends – 8.00am to 6.00pm, Public Holidays – 8.00am to 6.00pm
Address: 4400 Illawarra Highway, Robertson
Contact: (02) 4885 1330
Robertson Potatoes
Hill Family Farm Potatoes Robertson, produces six varieties of potatoes including Dutch Creams. These delicious and locally grown potatoes are available directly from potato farmer Warwick at Robertson and Bowral markets where you can also pick up a few tips on the best varieties to use to accompany your next meal.
Hours: Potatoes are available at:
Robertson Country Market – School of Arts on the 2nd Sunday of each month excluding January from 9am-2pm.
Bowral Public School Market – 2nd Saturday of the month.
Address: 454 Pearsons Lane, Robertson NSW 2577
Wombat Hollow
Rustic barns showcase bespoke lighting made with industrial and historic artefacts by former NSW minister Michael Yabsley. The character-filled event facilities of Wombat Hollow regularly host art exhibitions, luncheons, corporate forums and private celebrations with an inimitable Highlands flavour.
Address: 300 Kirkland Road, East Kangaloon
Contact: 02 4888 2011
Coburns Distillery – love in a glass!
A dream realised for Mark Coburn who equates cooking for someone with ‘putting love on the plate’, you’ll experience ‘love in a glass’ at Coburns distillery. Three acres of the 15acre distillery site is peat bog – making this the only Australian distillery with its own onsite peat for smoking the barley. Add to that peat filtered lake water and four pure water springs on the property and you have a winning formula for wonderfully smooth, single malt whiskey!
Contact: 0405 243 547
Email: info@coburnsdistillery.com.au
Website: coburnsdistillery.com.au