Berrima Courthouse
Highlights
- Experience the dramatic Son et Lumiere show, immersing yourself in the infamous trials of the 1840s.
- Walk through the historic courtroom, surrounded by the atmosphere of jurors, witnesses, and barristers.
- Explore Berrima's rich heritage, making this courthouse a must-see attraction in the Southern Highlands.
- Enjoy convenient facilities including picnic areas and public toilets for a comfortable visit.
A visit to the Berrima courthouse is much more a unique theatrical experience rather than a foreboding one.
The highlight of the tour is the spectacular Son et Lumiere (sound and light show) titled ‘Treachery Treason and Murder’ a dramatic and moving audio-visual experience masterfully depicting the most infamous trial of the 1840s.
As you walk into the main courtroom you are surrounded by juror’s public gallery, witnesses, and barrister’s clerks of the court. As the preamble comes to a conclusion the judge appears out of the darkened courtroom to commence his sentencing of the two murderers.
The Berrima courthouse has become one of the ‘must-see’ attractions for those who visit the southern highlands and historic Berrima. Voted best attraction in the 2014 Rural Press Business Awards just recently awarded a winning certificate of excellence by Trip Advisor 2015.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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