Families and friends basked in the sunlight and hit the pavements in Berrima on Sunday, and enjoyed its shops, cafés, eateries, galleries and outdoor spaces.
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The village's victory in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards has certainly accentuated its place on the map, as did its broadcast on Weekend Sunrise.
Here are some of the parts of the village that people in the Highlands and beyond love, and what they think makes the village special.
Location, location, location
One of Berrima's many perks is its proximity for day trips and overnight stays to discover the village.
For Sydney local Andrew Anderson, it is the perfect place for the family to "meet halfway" between Crookwell and Sydney.
"We come mainly for the park," he said.
"We look for a spot for the kids to run around.
"It is a nice rest, and there are nice places to stay."
This sentiment was echoed by other visitors to the Highlands.
For Campsie residents Virginia and Giulio Serbati, it provides the opportunity to get out of the city when they can.
"It's nice and relaxing," Mrs Serbati said.
"We like the area and its pastries," Mr Serbati added the appeal is not only about Berrima, but the Highlands in general.
"It's nice to come out here and see it's not too far away," Campbelltown resident Cheryl Reyes added.
Relaxation
Berrima offers endless opportunities to relax - whether it be sitting in the park, grabbing a bite to eat, or winding through the streets to discover local businesses.
For Mittagong resident Mike Woodhouse, taking a walk in Berrima is always a delight.
"We enjoy walking down to the river with the dog," he said.
"Swimming in the river is a special treat for her, but she hasn't been able to because it's chilly."
Newtown resident Justin Madigan also admired the village's dog friendliness.
"There are also beautiful, quirky shops, and a lovely village atmosphere," he added.
Mittagong local Greg Thompson added that the Magpie Café is "an old favourite."
Quaintness
One could simply take a stroll to access Berrima's historical gems - you can have a bite to eat at the Surveyor General Inn which was built by convicts in 1834, or see the Berrima Correctional Centre and the village's countless sandstone buildings.
The judges of the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards also admired the Georgian town's preservation.
Incoming Berrima resident Amy Teutenberg was living in London with her partner, and said that Berrima had a "British feeling."
"It will be nice to come to pubs that feel like British pubs," she added.
Friendliness
It's no wonder that families love the Berrima community - that was noted as a merit to the village by the judging panel of the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards.
Gibraltar resident Edward Schulz said he had been coming to Schmokin' since its opening last year.
"It's community spirit that plays into this," he said.
"Martyn the owner has made it a real place to go."
"People are really friendly," added his wife Serena.
"There's a real friendliness," Mr Woodhouse added.
"A welcome is always guaranteed."
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