The Southern Highlands guide to Business & Industry

Southern Highlands Menu
Home / New South Wales / Southern Highlands / The Guide / Business & Industry / Swap Your Home Office for Bowral’s Super-Cool Co-Working Space: Here’s Why You’ll Love It

Swap Your Home Office for Bowral’s Super-Cool Co-Working Space: Here’s Why You’ll Love It

Discover the Southern Highlands super cool co working space in Bowral.
Rooftop terrace with colourful chairs and potted plants overlooks a busy parking lot. In the background, a lush green hillside under a clear blue sky.
SHARE

Why Work From Home When You Can Work From The Office Bowral?

We get it, the idea of working from home sounds pretty darn good in theory. No commute to the office, no office dress codes and the chance to snuggle up on the couch (or under the blankets) whenever you want sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?

But in practice, we’ll admit it’s not always all it’s cracked up to be. So many distractions (thanks to daytime TV and that overflowing basket of laundry), isolation or loneliness and even a feeling of complacency stopping you from smashing those career goals.

That’s where co-working spaces like The Office Bowral shine! It ain’t just a spot to rent a desk and plug in your laptop, they’re all about helping you break out of lounge lizard mode, giving you a chance to meet like-minded locals and getting that motivation back on the go. Plus, The Office Bowral has tons of fab extras that your living room probs can’t compete with.

Here are 6 reasons we totes recommend The Office Bowral for all your co-working needs.

A man smiling and sitting in a soundproof room with foam panels, using a laptop. He wears a green sweater. The atmosphere is cosy and professional.

1. Connect With Like-Minded Locals

Working solo can feel lonely, even for the most introverted among us. But at The Office Bowral, you’re surrounded by locals doing exciting things — business owners, freelancers, creatives, and professionals chasing their next big idea.

With 30 desks and a rotating mix of members, there’s always someone new to chat with, collaborate with, or grab coffee with. Expect everything from casual networking to Friday drinks, birthday morning teas, and spontaneous idea swaps.

2. A Modern Space in the Heart of Bowral

If your “home office” currently lives under the stairs or on the dining table, you’re in for a treat. The Office Bowral is light-filled, open-plan, and beautifully designed with plenty of space to think and create.

Need a breath of fresh air? Step out onto the balcony for some Highlands sunshine and a moment away from the screen.

Located on Bong Bong Street, it’s just a few steps to cafes, shops, and everything you need. No more dashing out mid-meeting because you’ve run out of milk or dog food.

3. Designed for Focus

Let’s be honest, it’s easy to get distracted at home. That “quick load of washing” or “five-minute scroll” can turn into a productivity black hole.

At The Office Bowral, the layout, energy, and design all work in your favour. Ergonomic chairs, spacious desks, and a professional yet relaxed atmosphere help you stay in work mode. The buzz of others being productive is surprisingly contagious.

4. Create Boundaries (and Actually Keep Them)

One of the biggest perks of coworking? You can leave work at work.

By heading into The Office Bowral, you set a clear boundary between home life and work life — helping you switch off when the day’s done. No more replying to emails from bed or sneaking in “just one more task” at midnight.

Work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword; it’s built into the coworking experience.

5. Build Healthier Habits

Working from home might feel comfy, but let’s face it… the couch isn’t doing wonders for your posture.

The Office Bowral encourages healthier routines with proper desks and chairs, breakout spaces for stretching your legs, and an onsite café that makes taking breaks a pleasure (and not just a raid on the fridge).

You’ll move more, chat more, and probably snack a little better too.

Rooftop terrace with colourful chairs and potted plants overlooks a busy parking lot. In the background, a lush green hillside under a clear blue sky.

6. All the Extras You Actually Need

This space is designed to make working life easier:

Free Wi-Fi and printing
Executive boardroom for client meetings
Private meeting room/podcast booth
Two breakout areas
Kitchenette with tea and coffee facilities
Outdoor balcony for some fresh Highlands air
Onsite café offering members a 10% discount

Basically, everything you need to work smarter, without ever having to buy another printer cartridge again.

Ready To Work Smarter in Bowral?

If you’re craving connection, focus, and a workspace that’s as inspiring as it is convenient, The Office Bowral is calling your name.

Swap isolation for collaboration, the couch for a proper desk, and home distractions for Highlands motivation.

Visit theofficebowral.com.au
to explore membership options and book your desk today.

 

***

 

This article features friends and advertisers of The Fold Media.

We strongly believe in the businesses and information we share with you on The Fold and we fully endorse the content we create and share.

We’re excited to share the amazing stories and adventures of our local businesses, and it is our sincere hope is that it helps create more awareness for these local businesses, helps keep them top of mind when locals and visitors next need their products or service, and most of all, contributes to creating a strong and thriving local community and economy.

We are so grateful to the local businesses who choose to work with The Fold Media. Without their belief and support in what we do, we wouldn’t be able to keep doing what it is that we love to do. Which is to create and share information about people, places and businesses in our wonderful region. We want to help everyone #LoveLivingLocal and make the most of this wonderful place we are lucky enough to call home.

And to you, our readers? We want to say a big THANK YOU to you. Firstly for taking the time to read this article, but also for supporting local businesses in general, as well as our sponsors who help make The Fold Media possible. 

Together, let’s continue to support our local business community, in turn supporting their team, and our wonderful community overall. So let’s all choose local, whenever we possibly can.

 

 

Hannah

Sign-up
Follow Southern Highlands

Don't Miss Out On

21 October 2025
Southern Highlands
The Cosmic Fold With Linda Jane: November 2025
Health & Wellness

Cosmic guidance for clarity, growth & everyday alignment.

20 October 2025
Southern Highlands
What’s On This Weekend In The Southern Highlands
Events
Discover the best things to do in the Southern Highlands this weekend – including food, markets, live music, and more.
20 October 2025
Southern Highlands
Best Swimming Spots in the Southern Highlands: Natural Waterholes, Waterfalls & Rivers
Outdoor & Adventure

Finding the spot is usually an adventure in itself, and when you find it… it’s hard to top how refreshing it is to swim in natural waters.

More latest reads

15 October 2025
Southern Highlands
A New Way to Work in the Southern Highlands: Inside The Office Bowral
Business & Industry
We take a closer look at The Office Bowral, a new coworking space in the Southern Highlands, providing local business owners, remote workers and start-ups with contemporary office space, meeting rooms, virtual office services and a community to conne
15 October 2025
Southern Highlands
Handy List Of Programs And Services Available For Small Businesses In The Southern Highlands
Business & Industry
Take advantage of the resources available to you to keep your Highlands business thriving.
15 October 2025
Southern Highlands
How Southern Highlands Small Businesses Are Using AI to Save Time and Grow Smarter
Business & Industry
If you’re a small biz owner in the Highlands then you’ve likely heard all the chat around AI. Well we’re diving into the wonderful world of AI and discovering how a Highlands business can make the most of it.

Get the best straight to your inbox

Article topics