The town is surrounded by lush farming areas and the spectacular natural scenery of this highland area. Like the other towns and villages in the Southern Highlands, Moss Vale is central to a great array of natural attractions such as Fitzroy Falls, Wombeyan Caves and national parks.

Moss Vale itself also offers plenty of delights for the visitor. Leighton Gardens in the centre of the town are renowned for their colourful displays of many different blooms and treasured also as a place to relax and enjoy the pleasant climate.

Many homes and other old buildings have been meticulously restored and one of the most extensive and attractive is Tudor House, a preparatory school for boys which welcomes visitors. Other buildings of note and widely appreciated are fine tudor style residences, the memorial fountain and its clock tower, the school of arts, Presbyterian church, railway station and many more. Throsby Park, a magnificent colonial mansion is also available for inspection. The residence and its estate grounds are administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and provides a wonderful insight into life in colonial Australia and the Throsby family who occupied it for five generations from when it was originally built in the 1830s.

Accommodation in Moss Vale includes motels, guest houses, hotels, country resorts and an exciting working cattle and horse station. Dining and shopping are also well catered for in Moss Vale. A range of antiques, crafts and fine eateries will ensure you thoroughly enjoy your stay in the Southern Highlands.