Accessibility

Event: Southern Highlands Writers' Festival 2026

General information

Contact name

Michaela Bolzan

Contact number

0417668595

Travel instructions

Berkelouw Book Barn is located at 3020 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima, within Bendooley Estate. Car parking is available within the property. The Empire Cinema is located at 325 Bong Bong St, Bowral. Street parking is available and there are carparks under the Cinemas and on Station St, Bowral. Bowral train station is 500m from the Cinemas.

Entry instructions

At the Berkelouw Bookbarn, Bendooley Estate, Berrima: Park vehicles in the carpark and enter the building via the nearby Vine Room. At the Empire Cinemas, Bowral: From Gerry Kroon's Way, either take the stairs or lift up to the Empire Cinemas' foyer.

After entry instructions

At the Berkelouw Bookbarn, Bendooley Estate, Berrima: The "Welcome Reception" will be held in the Vine Room. Following this, festival-goers will be shown directions into adjacent Book Barn. At the Empire Cinemas, Bowral: SHWF events will take place in Cinema 4, turn right at the top of the stairs, or when you exit the lift. The "Saturday Night Live!" session will take place in Cinema 1, turn left at the top of the stairs, or when you exit the lift.

Hazards

At the Berkelouw Bookbarn, Bendooley Estate, Berrima: Gravel driveway, caution needed. At the Empire Cinemas, Bowral: Minimal.

Toilet location

At the Berkelouw Bookbarn, Bendooley Estate, Berrima: At the rear of the Book Barn. At the Empire Cinemas, Bowral: To the right and left of the foyer.

Accessible parking

At the Berkelouw Bookbarn, Bendooley Estate, Berrima: 4 disabled spaces. At the Empire Cinemas, Bowral: 4 disabled spaces.