Mushroom Tunnel & Southern Highlands Tour
About this experience
Hidden away in the heart of the Southern Highlands lies Hidden Gem, a commercial exotic mushroom farm located inside a disused Victorian-era railway tunnel built in 1866. Discover the fascinating Victorian railway and World War II history of the site, and its significance to the region. Family-friendly and wheelchair accessible, the tunnel is a remarkable example of historic railway architecture and engineering ingenuity. Expert mycologist farmers Leonie and Peter will guide you through the world of fungi, from mushroom biology to their nutritional and medicinal benefits. They will also share practical preparation tips to help you get the most out of a gourmet mushroom experience. Guests will have the opportunity to pick their own mushrooms and take home a variety of fresh produce. After the 1 hour mushroom tour, we will continue to Bowral for lunch.
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Departure Dates
Departs at
21 March 2026, 04 April 2026
Pickup Locations
Itinerary
7:00am
Haymarket Pickup
City Pickup is located at 24 Rawson Place, Haymarket. Stand in front of Service NSW at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
7:40am
Parramatta Pickup
Parramatta Pickup is located at the corner of Argyle Street & Church Street, Parramatta. Stand Infront of Westfield main entrance at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
9:15am
Berima Village
Enjoy a 45-minute stop in the historic village of Berrima. Passengers will have time to use restroom facilities, stretch their legs, and take a leisurely stroll around the charming town. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy coffee or morning tea at a local café (at own expense).
10:30am
Mittagong Mushroom Tunnel
Arrive at the historic Mittagong Mushroom Tunnel for a guided experience lasting approximately 1 hour. Enjoy an informative talk about the tunnel’s history and mushroom cultivation process. Guests will then have the opportunity to participate in a pick-your-own mushroom experience, with mushrooms available for purchase at $5 per 100 grams (payable on the day).
12:00pm
Lunch at Bowral
Enjoy a 1.5-hour lunch stop in Bowral, with time to purchase lunch at your own expense. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the town’s charming streets, boutique shops, and beautiful gardens at a relaxed pace.
3:15pm
Parramatta Drop Off
4:00pm
Haymarket Drop Off
Photo & Video Gallery(6 photos)
Frequently Asked Questions
Reviews (2)
Ivy S
March 2026
One of the best tours, reasonably priced and very organised. We had Barry as the driver for the South Highlands day trip, smooth trip and plenty of time for us to explore the towns. Would highly recommend Ozia! 👍🏻😊
Karen Crawford
March 2026
I had a great experience visiting Berrima and Bowral yesterday. It was interesting to tour the mushroom tunnel,learn about the history and be able to pick mushrooms (delicious) Eric and the driver (sorry forgot his name ) took good care of us. We had enough time to look around Berrima and Bowral and enjoy coffee/lunch Good day out. My suggestion perhaps visit later in the year to enjoy the autumn colours 😊
Adult
From$85
Child
From$80