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Pumpkin Festival
The Southern Highlands & Illawarra Region
Inside:■ Antiques &
Collectables Fair
■ Pumpkin Festival
■ Tallong Apple Day
■ ADFAS Lecture & Tour
■ Wine Trail
■ Dining Guide
■ What's On
■ Markets
■ Train Works Exhibition
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Tallong Apple Day Festival – Sunday 6 MayYes! it’s on again!A fun day for family and friends 9am to 3pm at Tallong village.
Highlights include:• Street market stalls, many specialising in handmade and unusual items
• Displays of classic cars, motor bikes, farm and industrial engines.
• Food and refreshment stalls, apple cider, sparkling apple juice, and apple cider vinegar.
• Lots of games for the kids.
• A chance to be William Tell and shoot an arrow through an apple with the Goulburn Bowmen.
• Cider pressing, wood chopping, blacksmithing and other craft demos.
It’s Pumpkin time again in the Village of Collector! Sunday 6 May
ever: the Collector Village Pumpkin Festival is a must see event.
See our website and join us on facebook: www.pumpkinfestival.com.au .
Harvest Festival.Harvest festivals are the essence of traditional rural life. For residents of the small rural community of Collector, the annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates the arrival of another harvest season and nothing could be more traditional than bringing in the pumpkins after the first autumn frosts and making a bowl of wonderful pumpkin soup or a tray of hot pumpkin scones!!
For many people, visiting Collector for the Pumpkin Festival has become an annual pilgrimage and a day to enjoy the best that rural
life has to offer. It is a day for family and friends to share great food and have fun. With pumpkin growing competitions, pumpkin soup, pumpkin scones, regional produce, stalls, activities, performances and displays, the festival has built a reputation as one of the regions not-to-be-missed annual events.
See our website and join us on facebook: www.pumpkinfestival.com.au
Sunday 6 May is the day for all things pumpkin!! The 2012 Collector Village Pumpkin Festival is on again and will feature a wonderful array of pumpkin exhibits, food stalls, art, craft, gifts and entertainment for all the family.
The entertainment will start with a “Poets Breakfast” at the Bushranger Hotel followed by music all day at the festival by iconic Australian performers Pat Drummond and Karen Lynne.
Returning to the festival this year will be the Animal Farm Patting Paddock sponsored by Acciona Energy. A new feature for the 2012 festival will be the Australian Air Force hot air balloon.
With full ATM facilities, plenty of car parking and more pumpkins than
• A parade of fancy dressed children with the theme of ‘Clowning around at Apple Day’.
• Photography competition centred on Tallong.
• Mrs T’s Apple Day Bake-off competition (pies, cakes, tarts, chutneys etc).
• Inaugural crowning of the Tallong Apple Granny of the Year.
• Art, quilt and craft displays and sales.
• Various bands and entertainers who will perform throughout the day.
Apples are the Festival theme and all profits go to local community projects and charitable groups such as the Tallong Rural Fire Service, Tallong Public School, St Stephen’s Church.
Lots more details at www.tallong.com.au or on our Facebook page. Ph 0438 619 846
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Macarthur Visitor Information CentresPh. 1800 655 991 E: [email protected] www.macarthur.com.au
Things To Do In
Macarthur101Macarthur is so jam packed with things to see and do, it’s impossible to do them all in one trip. Macarthur’s 101 Things to Do brochure gives you a checklist to work through to ensure you experience all that the region has to offer.
24 ways to get back to nature
17 ways to enjoy fabulous food and wine at over 100 venues
23 ways to get active and enjoy sport
16 ways to add some culture and entertainment into your trip
25 ways to experience farming activities and the rich history of Macarthur
And much more!!
To obtain a brochure contact Macarthur Visitor Information Centres
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Burrawang Hotel
Time for an Autumn Drive!
Fitzroy Falls Bowral from the Gib
The Southern Highlands is scattered with delightful villages like Robertson, Bundanoon and Burrawang; they are perfect destinations for a lazy afternoon outing.
Whether you are visiting or live in the Southern Highlands, one of our lovely villages will only be a short drive away, offering an opportunity to enjoy coffee by a fireside or a glass of one our superb regional wines.
You might consider the following route for something different:• Begin at Fitzroy Falls, in the Morton National Park. The NPWS Visitor Centre, has toilets and a café. Take a walk on one of the walking tracks to a stunning waterfall or lookout, enjoy a picnic and admire the flora and fauna displays in the Visitor Centre!
• Leave Fitzroy Falls, turn left into Nowra Rd, turn left again into Myra Vale Rd and travel across country to Wildes Meadow and then to Burrawang via Wildes Meadow Rd
& Church St. Burrawang has a lovely country pub where you can enjoy wonderful country hospitality .
• From here, head back along Wildes Meadow Rd and Myra Vale Rd. (13.5 kilometre drive) to Belmore Falls. The Falls are in the Morton National Park, and there are walking tracks and picnic facilities.
• After Belmore Falls travel towards Robertson via Pearsons Lane and the Illawarra Hwy. Visit the Robertson Nature Reserve, 5 hectares of unique rainforest and a 750m walk. In the town of Robertson, you will find specialty shops, cafes, the Old Cheese Factory which houses a gift shop, homewares and a country cafe. Stay a while and enjoy a devonshire tea.
• When you leave Robertson, you can then travel down Jamberoo Pass where you will find the Illawarra Fly or travel further to Minnamurra Rainforest. Here you will find an abundance of wildlife, birdlife and
Minamurra Falls. Take a walk to the Falls or head back into the Highlands.
Another suggested route:• Begin at Fitzroy Falls, take a walk to the Falls and afterwards, enjoy the displays and a coffee in the café in the NPWS Visitor Centre.
• After taking in the magic of Fitzroy Falls, drive to Robertson via Myra Vale Road and the Illawarra Hwy. After visiting Robertson you can travel back towards Moss Vale and take a right turn into Sheepwash Road off the Illawarra Highway to Kangaloon. From here take a leisurely drive along the Tourist Road into Glenquarry. This scenic drive has some of the most beautiful rural land in the Southern Highlands.
• Continue on to Bowral, the largest town in the Southern Highlands. The town is well known for its specialty shops, restaurants, cafes, cellar doors, antique shops, and of course the International Cricket Hall of Fame.
• Mittagong is only a short drive from Bowral and there you will find the Southern Highlands Visitor Information Centre, ready to enhance your visit by offering information about the region. Don't miss picturesque Lake Alexandra in the centre of Mittagong. It has BBQ and picnic areas as well as playgrounds and easy walks for all the family.
If you are travelling to Sydney, take the Old Hume Highway through Braemar, then into the Wollondilly Shire, visiting the country towns of Bargo, Picton and historic Camden.
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Contents
Markets 10Museums & Heritage Buildings 10Map 16-17Wine Trail 22-23Dining Guide 24What's On 25Dams, Lookouts & Picnic Spots 32 TOWnSCampbelltown, Camden 7Wollondilly 11Mittagong & Bowral 12 Berrima & Moss Vale 18Robertson 26Goulburn 28Wollongong 30
FEATURED EVEnTSTallong Apple Day 2Pumpkin Festival 2Train Works Exhibition 11Antiques & Collectable Fair 14ADFAS, Bowral Tour & Lecture 19
Welcome to the Southern Highlands and surrounds during May.
With the winter months approaching, our region is a lovely place to enjoy browsing through our local markets and specialty stores. The villages of Robertson, Bundanoon, Bowral and Berrima offer an eclectic range of stores, guaranteed to tempt the discerning shoppers.
Maybe antique hunting is more your thing? Bowral is hosting an Antiques and Collectables Fair over the weekend of the 5 -6 May. The Fair promises to be a draw card for collectors, both serious and novice.
Coincidently, 6 May is a day in our region when we celebrate the Pumpkin and the Apple. The Collector Village will hold its annual Pumpkin Festival with all things ‘Pumpkin’ – from cakes to
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soup, from scones to breads. if you like pumpkin, Collector is the place to be.
Combine your trip to the south of our area on 6 May and enjoy Apple Day in Tallong as well. It promises to be a fun day, with free entertainment, markets, food stalls, kids rides and displays. This festival celebrates the heritage of Tallong.
Whatever your reason to be in our beautiful region, have a safe and happy stay!
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THURSDAY, MAY 17 – 8pmFRIDAY, MAY 18 – 8pm
SATURDAY, MAY 19 – 2pm & 8pmSUNDAY, MAY 20 – 12pm
ILLAWARRA PERFORMINGARTS CENTRE32 Burelli St,
Wollongong NSW, 2500
Tickets on sale now at the box office: (02) 4224 5999or online at www.ipac.org.au
Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike OckrentInspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams
From the team who bought you 2010 tap-dancing sensation Hot Shoe Shuffle
presents
Featuring the region's premier performers, this popular musical is an all-singing, all-dancing tale of a bumbling banker who is sent “out west” to foreclose on an old theatre. Instead, he falls in love with the owner’s daughter and, in true Broadway fashion, the town puts on a musical to raise money to reopen the theatre.
The real story is the music. Featuring classics like Embraceable You, Shall We Dance, and of course I Got Rhythm, Crazy For You is based on the 1930 hit, Girl Crazy which launched the career of Ethel Merman. Every modern musical owes much to the Gershwin brothers. Come and see them at their best.
MoonGlow Productions presents: Crazy For You at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - May 17 to 20
From the company that staged Hot Shoe Shuffle in 2010 (winner of two Canberra Area Theatre awards), Crazy For You promises to have you singing and dancing in your seat.
TICKETS On SALE nOW! Visit www.ipac.org.au or call the box office on 4224 5999.
SEASOn:Thursday, May 17 - 8pm Friday, May 18 - 8pm Saturday, May 19 - 2pm & 8pm Sunday, May 20 - 12pm
TICKETS: Adult: $40; Student: $35; Children/Conc/Student Rush/Groups 10+: $30.
Innovation by Accident Until 12 July
The Trainworks Exhibition Railways were once the cutting edge of invention and innovation, and improvements in rail vehicle design, track and signalling, have been ongoing since the first locomotive hauled the first train.
Trainworks, in partnership with the NSW Rail Transport Museum and the Australian Railway Historical Society (NSW Division) is presenting a temporary exhibition detailing some of the innovative improvements designed and implemented by the railways throughout the years, including many that have come about to improve safety following accidents. The exhibition is part of the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival and will include photographs and small railway objects and lectures.
www.trainworks.com.au Ph: 02 4681 8001
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VISITOR InFORMATIOn CEnTRESCampbelltown VIC 15 Old Menangle Rd, Campbelltown Ph 4645 4921 www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au Camden VIC 'John Oxley Cottage' Camden Valley Way, EldersliePh 4658 1370 www.camden.nsw.gov.au
...will take you there!
Campbelltown Arts Centre Japanese Gardens and Teahouse Struggletown Fine Arts Complex Mount Annan Botanic Garden Fine dining at our many cafes
and restaurants Boutique shopping & markets Macarthur Square – shopping,
leisure, dining and entertainment complex Horse riding, Laser Skirmish Joy flights, hot air ballooning
and skydiving
Major Regional Festivals
Fisher's Ghost Festival Ingleburn Alive Camden Antique Fair Camden Festival New Year's Eve Celebrations
Autumn scenes in Macarthur
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Camden, Narellan, Campbelltown
What to See & DoMacarthur - the best of both worlds!Where can you find a vibrant city with modern delights, enjoy the tranquillity of nature reserves and historic charm, but also revel in adrenalin packed activities.
Macarthur is less than an hour’s drive south-west of Sydney and includes the cities of Campbelltown and historic Camden. Throughout the region, the history of colonial settlement is reflected in the large number of heritage listed buildings; Camden Park House and Macarthur Park are fine examples of 19C architecture prevelent in the area.
The Macarthur district played a significant role in the birth of the Australian Wool, Wine and Wheat industries. History books tell us that John Macarthur was responsible for our success as producers of fine Merino Wool, but historical records show that Elizabeth Macarthur, his wife, played a larger role than he did.
John & Elizabeth Macarthur established convict built Belgenny Farm on part of the original 5000 acres granted to the family by Lord Camden in 1805. Today, Belgenny Farm is a major educational centre with direct links to our agricultural history. It offers specialised educational and environmental tours, giving young people and special interest groups a chance to learn about agriculture and its history in NSW.
Macarthur is rich in history but also in art & culture. There is a diverse range of cultural venues including a number of small boutique art
galleries such as Struggletown Fine Arts Complex. Campbelltown Arts Centre and the Campbelltown Entertainment and Exhibition Centre are the entertainment heart of Macarthur.
Macarthur is bordered by scenic hills, nature reserves and the Georges and Nepean Rivers. The beauty of the nature reserves and wildlife trails will surprise and delight with spectacular flowing streams, rock escarpments and native flora and fauna.
For a superb day out, visit one of Macarthur's most interesting attractions; Australian Botanic Gardens, Mount Annan offers a lovely family day out in the midst of 416 hectares of Australian bushland. The facility includes picnic areas, a restaurant, over 10 kilometres of walking tracks and a native flora research facility and NSW Seedbank.
Campbelltownvisitor information centre
4645 492115 Old Menangle Roadwww.macarthur.com.au
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Camden R.S.L.the good companion
ROCK & ROLL & SWING CLASSES - Mon 7 -9pmLINE DANCING - Tues - 11.30am Beginners - 11.30 - 12.30 (18 yrs & over $3)TRIVIA - Wed 7.30pm Lots of fun and prizes, teams of two or more.CLUB BINGO - Fantastic prizes & raffles. Thurs 10.45amMEAT MARKET - Fri 5pm , drawn at 6.30pm. Includes LUCKY MEMBERS DRAW LTPS/11/07262
ENTERTAINMENT in the Ken Bond Lounge - Fri 8.30pm Party Bands.LIVE BANDS - Sat 8.30pm - Free entryRAFFLES - Sun Fill the fridge! Stock the Pantry! Tickets 5pm. Drawn 6.30pm. Includes Lucky Members Draw. LTPS/11/07262
DOWN MEMORY LANE - Sun night entertainment from 5.30pm Membership now open - $5.50 incl GST www.camdenrsl.com.auFOR THE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. IS GAMBLING A PROBLEM FOR YOU? G-LINE (NSW) IS A CONFIDENTIAL ANONYMOUS AND FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE
CHINESE RESTAURANT
OPEN DAILYLunch 12 - 2.30pm
Dinner 5.30pm
Snack Bar & A - La - Carte Menu.A Smoke Free Zone!.
23 Cawdor Rd, Camden (Adjacent to Coles) Ph: 4655 8705
Play...relax....be entertained at the
ATMFacilities
Casual dining @
Melaleuca House
Relax before or after exploring the Mount Annan Botanic Garden.
All day breakfast, burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches and great coffee.
Open: Mon - Fri, 10am-5pm. Sat - Sun, 8am -5pm
evenings for private parties and functions.
Ph: (02)4648 3318
Georgian townhouse which was built in 1840.
On Sunday 6 May is Wivenhoe Historic House Open Day. Enjoy a glimpse of a bygone era with a guided tour of the historical house, built in 1837.
The hugely successful Comedy at C'Town program continues at the Campbelltown Arts Centre throughout May. This month's line-up features the comedic talents Candy B with her Australian Booty Tour on Friday 4 May. Book your seats and prepare for an evening of side splitting laughs.
The Macarthur Farm Fresh Tour is on Saturday 12 May. This popular tour begins with coffee and a wander around the Camden Produce Markets, and continues with a visit to a number of farms and producers in the Macarthur region, including a cafe lunch stop. Book your seat early to ensure you don’t miss out!
Autumn is almost over, so before the days become too chilly to head outdoors, enjoy the remaining sunny days by getting out and about in the Macarthur region!
This month’s cooler weather is the perfect time to indulge in the extravagance of High Tea, which is held every afternoon at Infusion Restaurant, Rydges Campbelltown. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, assorted ribbon sandwiches, warm scones served with jam and cream, spring rolls, dim sums, coffee and tea
– a perfect way to catch up with family and friends.
The Macarthur region’s newest cellar door, Razorback Ridge Wines, is now open every weekend. Razorback Ridge wines are produced from hand picked grapes, ensuring only the premium grapes are harvested. Drop by for a visit and pick up a bottle or two!
One of the region’s newest operators, Gledswood Homestead Ghost Tours, is held every Friday night. Experience Gledswood Homestead by torchlight and connect with the spirits that reside in the convict built cellar. The beautiful homestead and its spirits are waiting for you to share their stories.
Glenalvon House Open Days are held on 1, 12 and 16 May and provide the opportunity to view the domestic and social history of the Campbelltown area through the many photos and artifacts displayed in this beautiful
May in Macarthur...explore it all....
Wine Tasting Gledswood Homestead
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Designer Clothes at bargain prices!
Nasturtium RecycledFashion Boutique
Ph 4628 5121
Shop 3, Lower LevelSpotlight Plaza147 Queen StCampbelltown
Top quality designer and upmarket fashion at affordable prices.
Country Road, Lisa Ho, Maggie Shepherd, Handwriting,
Wendy Heather & many more.All garments taken on consignment.
The Original Country MarketFirst Saturday of each month
(Except January and February)
8am-1pm
BBQ and devonshire teas available
100 Stalls
Cobbitty Public School Grounds Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty
Ph: 0438 512 728www.cobbittymarkets.com.au
COBBITTY VILLAGE MARKETS
Fine Australian ArtBOYD GALLERY
Original artworks by prominentAustralian artists including:
Patrick Carroll, John Cornwell,Joseph Frost, Warwick Fuller,
Pamela Griffith, Kym Hart, GregJarmaine, Max Mannix, Paul
Margocsy, Lynn Naismith, VeliaNewman and many more…
Gallery hours: Wed - Sun &
Pub Hols 10am-5pm
BOYD GALLERYStruggletown Complex
Sharman Close, Harrington Park (Opp McDonalds)
PHONE 02 4648 2424www.boydfineart.com.au
May is the month to give mum a big "thank you". Make Mother's Day an occasion to remember at Belgenny Farm on Sunday 13 May, with a full day of entertainment including live musicians, working dog shows, pony rides, art and craft stalls, historical tours and a variety of fresh country-style food stalls. Or why not book a table and enjoy a gourmet buffet lunch served in the Granary.
The Bi-annual Oil, Steam and Kerosene Field Day is on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May at the Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum. Celebrate Australia's past with working displays of industrial, agricultural and civil machinery including vintage tractors, car club displays, traction engines, oil engines, railway rides and antique earthmoving displays.
Sunday 20 May provides the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely day of wine tasting at Ruane Winery Cellar Door Open Day. Many great wines are available to sample including Rosé, Chardonnay, Pinto Gris and Sangiovese. A perfect opportunity to brush up on your wine appreciation technique!
To conclude the month, the Campbelltown Arts Centre Café will be hosting High Tea in the Gardens on Sunday 27 May. While relaxing in the picturesque surrounds of the Japanese Gardens, enjoy a mix of sweet and savoury delights, as well as tea, coffee and a glass of bubbly.
For more information on these events, as well as further information on What's On in Macarthur, go to our website www.macarthur.com.au
Wivenhoe House Campbelltown Arts Centre
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Cobbitty MarketStalls, BBQ & devonshire teas available 1st Sat 8-1pm (exc Jan & Feb)Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty Ph: 0438 512 728
Camden Lion's MarketLarge quantity varied stalls3rd Sat 9am – 1pm (excl Jan) Camden Showground Argyle St. Ph: 0417 230 418
Colo Vale Community Market4th Sat 9am-2pm (except Dec) Colo Vale Ph: 4889 4390
Creative Traders @ Picton 1st Sun monthly 9am - 2pm Menangle St Picton Ph: 4623 4449
Creative Traders @ Thirlmere 3rd Sun monthly 9am - 2pm Cnr Oaks & Barbour Rd, Thirlmere. Ph: 4623 4449
Creative Traders @ The Oaks 4th Sunday monthly 9am - 2pm 36 St Johns St, The Oaks Ph: 4657 2597
Bundanoon MarketArt & craft, plants & bric-a-brac1st & 3rd Sun (exc Jan) 8.30am-2.30pm. Bundanoon Hall. Railway Ave. Ph: 48844375 or 0438282256
Berrima School Craft MarketsOver 50 stalls 2nd Sun 8.30 -3pm Primary School Ph: 0407 937 473
Robertson MarketLots of stalls. Good food & refreshments 2nd Sun 9am -3pm School of Arts. Hoddle St Robertson. Ph: 4885 1216
Lilac City Country MarketLocal art, craft & produce, planta, bric-a-brac & cakes. Activities for kids1st Sat (exc Jan) Montague St, Goulburn Ph: 4821 1839
Wollongong Creative Traders Every Friday Crown St Mall Ph: 0425 277 118
Monthly Markets Guide A guide to local art & craft, fresh produce, collectables & more.
Markets
Heritage
Natural beauty
Places of interest
Adventure
Accommodation
Wine & Dine
Picton, Thirlmere, Tahmoor, Bargo, The Oaks, Oakdale, Nattai, Wilton, Douglas Park, Menangle, Appin, Warragamba, Silverdale, Yerranderie.
Now is the perfect time to discover the amazing and diverse range of quality local produce available in the Wollondilly Shire. Visit www.visitwollondilly.com.au or contact the Visitor Information Centre on 02 4677 8313
Check out what's on in the Wollondilly Shire at:
www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Tour, discover, stay & play!
Autumn in Wollondilly
Wollondilly Heritage Ctre & MuseumOpen w/ends & pub hols 10-4pm 43 Edwards St, The Oaks Ph: 02 4657 1224 www.oakheritagecentre.com.au
Trainworks Open 7 days Barbour Rd, Thirlmere Ph: 4681 8001 www.trainworks.com.au
The International Cricket Hall of FameSt Judes Street, Bowral Ph: 4862 1247
Berrima Courthouse MuseumWilshire St, Berrima Ph: 4877 1505
Riversdale HomesteadTwynam Dr, Goulburn Ph: 4821 4741
Goulburn Waterworks MuseumMarsden Weir. (off Fitzroy St) Goulburn Ph: 4823 4448
Rocky Hill War Memorial & Museum Built in 1925. Situated on Rocky Hill. Ph: 4823 4492
St Saviour's Cathedral, GoulburnBeautiful Gothic Cathedral Bourke St Goulburn Ph: 4821 2206
Museums & Heritage Buildings
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Picton, Thirlmere, Bargo, Appin
VISITOR InFORMATIOn CEnTRE Old Post Office, Argyle St, Picton Ph: 4677 8313 E: [email protected]
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Autumn leaves
What to See & Do Nepean, Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon
& Warragamba Dams
Burragorang Lookout
Wirrimbirra Sanctuary
Train Works in Thirlmere
Major Regional Festivals Thirlmere Festival of Steam Picton Rodeo Picton Music & Harvest Festival
AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST AND BIGGEST RAIL EXPERIENCE
Open 7 days Steam Train rides every Sunday
10 Barbour Rd, ThirlmereEnquiries (02) 4681 8001 - www.trainworks.com.au
Wollondilly is a popular destination for a Tree Change or holiday. The area features Razorback Range, Burragorang Valley and towns like Picton, Appin, Thirlmere and Warragamba.
Wollondilly, on the south western outskirts of Sydney and at the foothills of the Southern Highlands, is surrounded by spectacular, natural beauty and rural pastures. It is proudly known as “The Catchment”, supplying the bulk of Sydney’s drinking water supplies, and is a mecca for nature lovers boasting 21 bush walks, wildlife sanctuaries, lookouts and National Parks.
The district is rich in history. The earliest known inhabitants of the district were the natives of the Gundangurra Tribe, who gave the area its name. The word Wollondilly is attributed to having three meanings, including:
"A place where spirits dwell" and "Water trickling over rocks"
Today, the life and liveliness of the area attracts visitors who come to participate in adventure activities and sports.
Wollondilly boasts many unique Bed & Breakfast facilities offering perfect service, home made meals and local knowledge.
For the true country experience you can book a Farmstay and enjoy horse riding, farm animals, tractor & hay rides or if you prefer more traditional accommodation, Wollondilly also boasts a variety of motels, pub style and camping facilities.
Visit www.visitwollondilly.com.au to check out the wide variety of accommodation available.
Give the Visitor Centre a ring for more details on 46778 313
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VISITOR InFORMATIOn CEnTRESInternational Cricket Hall of Fame & VIC, St Jude St Bowral Ph: 4862 1247
Tourism S/Highlands62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong. Ph: 1300 657 559
www.southern-highlands.com.au
What to See & Do All Aboard Model Railway
Corbett Gardens in Bowral
Southern Highlands Wineries Lake Alexandra
International Cricket Hall of Fame
Major Regional Festivals.
Jazz & Ragtime Festival Antiques & Collectables Fair Bowral Tulip Time Bowral Autumn Music Festival Art Studio Wine Trail
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Discover the natural beauty, glorious gardens, antiques, art and the heritage of the area all within a day’s drive from Sydney, Canberra and the Illawarra region. The Southern Highlands is a playground for lovers of fine wine and hearty food.
Mittagong - the gateway to the Southern HighlandsThis township is rich in history and is known as the gateway to the Southern Highlands. From here you can explore the wonders on offer. Visit the Mittagong Information Centre or phone 1300 657 559 to gain up-to-date information and guidance about how to get the most out of your stay in the area. The town has a real sense of yester-year, with a number of stunning heritage buildings. Close by is Lake Alexandra where the kids can play, the big kids can picnic or just enjoy the quiet relaxed environment on the edge of the Lake. Mittagong is south
west of Sydney in the Nattai River Valley between Mt Gibraltar, known locally as ‘The Gib’ and Mt Alexandra, both extinct volcanic peaks.
Bowral - home to the International Cricket Hall of FameBowral is a most delightful country town situated in a valley at the foot of Mt.Gibraltar. Due to the high altitude of the Southern Highlands, the town enjoys gorgeous autumns as exotic European trees and shrubs change their colour in preparation for the winter months.
The shopping precinct in Bowral has an atmosphere like that of few other country towns as it offers an eclectic variety of boutiques, bookstores, antique and craft shops, as well as two shopping malls.
The restaurants, coffee shops and cafes offer a huge variety of dining experiences from ‘fine dining’ to sidewalk, cafe style eating out.
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All Aboard Model Railways is one of the premier attractions in the Southern Highlands.
Journey through the world of model trains with unique displays and trainscaped miniature gardens.
All Aboard – Model RailwayA treat for the young and the young at heart!
All Aboard has a hundred metres of train track overall. Visit magical townships in miniature, complete with tunnels, bridges and stations all set in beautiful landscapes.
Watch the miniature crowds waiting to board trains at railway stations and see Shrek in a new
castle, a Polar Bear waiting outside an 1881 schoolhouse and Marge Simpson driving through town in her purple roadster. What a delightful way to spend an afternoon in this fascinating miniature world.
For the enthusiasts, the shop stocks Fleischman products as well as the Thomas the Tank Engine range for the young. Stop a while and enjoy this ‘not to be missed’ attraction in the Southern Highlands and for your convenience and enjoyment, the café is also open from 10am to 4.30pm every day of the week.
Plenty of off street parking , rest rooms with disabled access. Coach groups are welcome.
68-72 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong Ph: 4871 2966 www.allaboard.com.au
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VICTORIA HOUSE NEEDLECRAFTBeautiful needlecraft to wear and decorate
your home Open 9am-5pm, 7 days
49 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong Shop online:
www.victoriahouseneedlecraft.com.au Ph: 02 4871 1682
Gifts & HomewaresInterior Design, custom made curtains, blinds &
furnishings. Call for a free measure & quote
Creating Beautiful Homes
106 Main St, Mittagong
Ph: 4871 2044
Mittagong, your gateway to the Southern Highlands - stay, play, wine, dine & relax!
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live love danceCatering for all your dance &
performance needs. Dont forget our fabulous ladies fashion
including labels like Cooper St and Sass and Fate
Open 6 days a week.24 Bowral Rd. Mittagong.
Ph: 4872 1677 www.livelovedance.com.au
Great fun for all the family
www.allaboard.com.au
All Aboard Model Railways is one of the premier attractions in the Southern Highlands.
Journey through the world of model trains with our unique displays and trainscaped miniature garden.
• Coffee shop & light refreshments• Sales and service 68-72 Old Hume Hwy, Braemar. Nth Mittagong
Open 10am-4.30pm, 7 days
Ph: 48712966
BRAEMAR RAILWAYS
MODEL
Pavers, retaining walls, pergolas, garden sheds, gates, arbours, cubbys, fencing,
dove cotes & lots more.
OPEN 7 DAYS
96 Bowral Rd, Mittagong
Ph: 4872 2866 Fax: 48722867
Roundabout the House
Superb Design
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the cheese storetaste the difference
seven days a week at
at Bowral
A fine food store with a wide variety of Australian & imported cheeses &
gourmet foods. Select your own gift hamper.
Corbett Plaza, Wingecarribee St BowralPh: 4862 3749
www.thecheesestore.com.auMon - Fri 9-5pm, Sat 8.30-4pm, Sun 10-3pm
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CALL NOW 4871 1388www.japanache.com.au
*Sale on selected items only
Saturday 5th May and Sunday 6th May 2012 will see the Bowral Memorial Hall transformed into an impressive showcase of antiques when around twenty dealers from all around the country combine for the 25th Southern Highlands Antiques Fair.
Organised by antiques dealer Mick Dalton, this event has become a great drawcard for collectors both serious and novice alike.
Traditionally the aim of a fair is to cater for all tastes and incomes, from the smallest thimble to a grand Victorian chest. Prices are competitive and the range of items for sale is enormous, enabling customers to view many different dealers all together under one roof, instead of travelling to twenty different establishments.
Georgian and Victorian jewellery, English and European porcelain, silver, glass, linen, lamps, collectables and furniture, both rustic and traditional will be displayed with great care and pride, the dealers themselves endeavouring to supply as much information as possible to help the collector.
The Southern Highlands Antiques Fair is a major fundraiser for the Bowral and District Hospital Auxiliary who will provide delicious light lunches and morning and afternoon teas throughout the weekend of the fair as well as a raffle and a stall selling delicious cakes, biscuits and jams.
The Southern Highlands Antiques Fair is open to the public from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Saturday 5th May and from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Sunday 6th May.
Admission is $8.00 for adults and includes a lucky door prize ticket. Accompanied children are free.
The Bowral Memorial Hall is situated in Bendooley St, Bowral, parallel to Bong Bong St, right in the centre of town.
There is plenty of parking available nearby and wheelchair access into the hall.
For any further information please contact Mick Dalton on Mobile 0428 446 534.
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The Oxley Hill Rotary Community Lookout is located at the top of Oxley’s Hill Rd Bowral overlooking the western approach to Bowral. Construction of the Lookout was the contribution of the Rotary Club of Berrima District to the 2005 Centenary of Rotary International and was officially opened by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO Governor of NSW on Wednesday 6th June 2006.
Conceived in late 2001 and spanning the incumbencies of four Club Presidents (Allan Cupitt, Col Gelling, Rob Hurdwell and John Macpherson), the Lookout contains an Analemma sundial which uses the rays of the sun and shadows to tell the time. A brass plaque to the left of the sundial shows its exact location and gives directions how to use it.
The entrance to the Lookout contains a plaque which informs visitors that they are standing on traditional Gundungurra Land. The plaque also
indicates the direction in which neighbouring tribes lived.
Nearby a second plaque lists the names of the early Europeans who explored the Wingecarribee area and their Aboriginal guides.
Oxley Hill Lookout - a place for contemplation!The Lookout was built to provide a place for contemplation, and to recognise the part played by local Aboriginal people in the exploration and settlement of the Wingecarribee region.
The Lookout adds to the tourism experience for visitors approaching Bowral from the west, supplements the history of local Aboriginal people and widens knowledge of the science associated with the sundial.
Wingecarribee Shire Council allowed the Lookout to be built on the road reserve at the top of Oxley’s Hill Rd.
The Club appreciated the cooperation and assistance of the Yamanda Aboriginal Assocation and the Wingecarribee Reconciliation Group for their part in providing the two bronze plaques that provide an Aboriginal focus for the Lookout.
Courtesy of: John Macpherson
Lake Alexandra Reserve Park & Garden
Lake Alexandra in Mittagong Township is a man - made lake, originally a dam, which supplied water for engines hauling coal to the Fitzroy iron mines in the 19C. A park - like reserve surrounds the lake and an abundance of birdlife live on the water and shores. Undercover BBQ and playground facilities are on site as the area has recently undergone a revamp.
Lake Alexandra Reserve is 2000 ha in area (5,000 acres) and includes Box Vale Walking Track, Nattai Loop Track, Forty Foot Falls, Yellow Track, and Green Track & Red Track.
Walking maps are available from Southern Highlands Tourism. This family attraction is accessible at all times and is an unexpected delight in the midst of a major town in the Southern Highlands. Queen St, Mittagong Entry is free!
So close - a world awayThe Southern Highlands is rich in heritage and history. Many villages and towns have interesting and unusual names derived from the Aboriginal language, others are named after famous explorers and early settlers.
The following is a sample of place names and their meanings:
Wingecarribee - Aboriginal for “flight of birds” and “waters to rest beside” Wombeyan - “Caves in the Hills”Bundanoon - “Big, deep gullies”Burrawang - A native palm which grew abundantly in the area Bowral - “Large or high”Berrima - “Black swan to the south”Bong Bong - variously stated to mean “many watercourses” or “many frogs” Mittagong - ‘gong’ is supposedly an Aboriginal suffix meaning “mountain”
Let us entice you to explore the region. From the rugged gullies and wilderness areas of our National Parks to the gentle beauty of our gardens, the Southern Highlands is a place that will delight.
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Diggers by the Park Brasserie • Puffin on the Park Coffee Shop • Childrens Playroom
• Snooker Room • Function Rooms • Free Live Entertainment Saturday Nights • Bottle
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6 historic cottages set in 700 acres of rural quietness and privacy - self
catering. Stroll around the rolling hills and
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www.thepinespastoral.com.auPh: 48683523
Mob: 0418 200 138
Berrima Courthouse
Bradman Oval
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HOLIDAYACCOMMODATION
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www.highlandsholidays.com.au02 4862 7100 [email protected]
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Discover the Southern Highlands at the Visitor Information CentreFREE BOOKING SERVICE & VISITOR INFORMATION
62-70 Main Street, MittagongEmail: [email protected] Web: www.southern-highlands.com.au
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www.thepinespastoral.com.auE: [email protected]
Ph: 02 4868 3523 Mob: 0418 200 138
Moss Vale
Retreat, Relax and Refresh6 historic cottages set in 700 acres of rural quietness and privacy - self
catering. Stroll around the rolling hills and valleys of the farm
What to See & Do Berrima Courthouse Museum
Berrima District Museum
Leighton Gardens in Moss Vale
Southern Highlands Wineries Berrima Goal
Major Regional Festivals.
Australia Day in Berrima Bundanoon Winterfest Bundanoon Garden Ramble Moss Vale Show Brigadoon in Bundanoon
VISITOR InFORMATIOn CEnTRE Old Courthouse Museum & Information Centre Cnr Wiltshire & Argyle Sts BerrimaPh: 024877 1505
Enjoy the very best of HIGH TEAS
at the new WERAI TEAHOUSEONLY $25 pp (min 2 people)
Breakfast & lunches available every day NOW FULLY LICENSED
Open 7 days 8 to 5pm. Bookings essential
Cnr Mt. Broughton Rd & Werai Rd. Werai.
www.werai.com.au E:[email protected]
Ph: 024883 4664
Berrima - a shoppers paradiseBerrima is a unique, historic vil-lage offering a day tripper the most wonderful array of food and shopping experiences in a living history environ-ment. Established as a township in 1831, Berrima is a preserved Australian, Georgian, colonial town. It is located in a picturesque valley on a bend of the Wingecarribee River.
The town was laid out in the manner of an English village around a village green. The centre of the village today is a living museum, with many of the original buildings, including the gaol, still providing a unique atmosphere within the town. The area is famous for its bushranger activity in the late 1800s.
Today, Berrima is a favourite day trip destination for Sydneysiders and Illawarra and Canberra residents. It offers exquisite boutique shopping, antiques and great food.
Moss Vale, the Shire CapitalMoss Vale is the gateway to the Hume Highway and the Illawarra and is cen-tral to Southern Highland townships and villages and to Highland attrac-tions. The town retains an atmosphere and charm of yesteryear due to an ef-fort to preserve and restore old public buildings and private homes.
Some buildings date to the 1860s - 1890s, the Old Post Office. The Moss Vale Hotel, Court House and the historic Railway Station are fine examples of the 19C architecture. Leighton Gardens, in the centre of town, is as pretty as a picture in spring and autumn with massed displays of flowers and shrubs.
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Historic Berrima
Bundanoon
Bundanoon, a "place of deep gullies". Early industries in the district included timber milling, sandstone quarrying and farming. Today Bundanoon retains many of its early 20C buildings and has a 'yesteryear' charm about it.
Bundanoon has its share of interesting craft shops, art galleries, cafes, restaurants, nurseries and picnic areas.
You can hire a bike, walk through nearby Morton National Park, enjoy picnic spots, native flowers and birds and see kangaroos and wallabies at dusk on the edge of town.
Take a walk to "Glow Worm Glen" and discover how the Glow Worms live and glow. Bundanoon is a bushwalkers paradise with fourteen suggested walks; most have vantage points with spectacular views across the valleys. Probably the most visited lookout is the one overlooking the Grand Canyon 3km from the town centre.
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Bundanoon, a "place of deep gullies". Bundanoon is a delightful village set close to the Morton National Park and offers scenic walks, waterfalls and stunning views nearby. It is perhaps the prettiest of the Southern Highlands villages.
Bundanoon presents a charming scene with its avenue of English trees from the town approach to the main shopping strip.
The area is a bushwalkers paradise with fourteen suggested walks, most have vantage points with spectacular views across the valleys.
Details can be found by visiting www.bundanoon.com.au
BUNDANOON PIONEER FLASK.A great range of beer, wine
& spirits and many of our local beers and cool climate wines.
Open Mon/Sat 10am - 7pmSun & Pub Hols 10am - 4pm
13 Railway Parade, Bundanoon Ph: 4883 7314
BUNDANOON PIZZA & PASTA.
Takeaway meals. Pasta,Chicken & Pizza dishes.
Open: Thurs - Sun 5pm onwards.
37 Railway Pde, Bundanoon
Ph: 4883 7733
Take a walk or cycle in the crisp autumn air! As you drive across the bridge over the Wingecarribee River near Moss Vale, you’ll see a concrete path winding across the paddock. This walk and bike way is a 4.5 km walk to Burradoo.
From the roadway it looks a bit ‘so what’, but once you’re on the path you might even wonder if you haven’t stepped onto one of those English rural footpaths which meanders by the river, past and through farmland.
Around about midway on the walk you pass a section of the river where the scene resembles one of Constable’s paintings.
The path is measured in 500 metre lots so you know how far you’ve gone or when it’s time to turn back.
Take a bottle of water with you, and if it’s a sunny day, you’ll need a hat.
There’s no shade on this pathway.
There is a carpark near the bridge where the monument to Bong Bong, the first Southern Highlands settlement, is located.
Where to find the walk? Look for the open land at the northern end of Moss Vale.
AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE
AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY
(ADFAS) BOWRALinvites you to join a day tour to
THE CRISP GALLERIESat BOWNING near YASS
Set in 3 hectares of beautiful gardens the galleries showcase the exquisite work
of internationally renowned glass artist
PETER CRISP
Wednesday May 9Bus departs 8.30am
from Bowral Swimming Pool
$35.00 per person (includes fare, entry fee and morning tea)
Bring your own picnic lunch
Bookings: 4877 1822
This chalice is typical of glass artist Peter Crisp’s distinctive and beautiful work and is a world first for the inclusion of gold, platinum and light blue sapphires in its structure.
Auctioned by Sotheby’s Rome in 2010, it raised $20,000.00 for the “Cure For Life Foundation”. Peter’s studio at the Crisp Galleries, Bowning, also features examples of artworks with designs inspired by the ancient Egyptian technique of slumped glass.
Included in the display are pieces made for Prince Charles and Camilla and also for Princess Mary and Prince Frederick. As well, a visit to the Galleries
ADFAS Bowralinvites you to join a day tour to the
Crisp Galleries at Bowning near Yass
gives you the opportunity of exploring the extensive gardens and the gift gallery.
The next ADFAS lecture will be held on May 23 at The Ballroom, Annesley, Westwood Drive, Bowral and is being presented by English lecturer, Anne Sebba. The author of many biographies, for this talk she will cover “That Woman – Wallis Simpson”. Based on at least three years of research (and 75 years after the abdication of Edward VIII) Anne Sebba believes it is now time to reassess “that woman”. Sessions take place at 10.30am and 6.00pm and visitors are welcome at $20 per head.
Visit www.adfas.org.au for more information.
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1850's Historic Tea House
Open 7 daysMorning, afternoon tea & light lunch.
Great Coffee! (Free Trade Organic) Cnr Wingecarribee St & Hume Hwy
Ph: 4877 2222
Jams, honey, mustards, pickles & salad dressings.
Old Hume Hwy.Berrima
Ph: 4877 1404
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BERRIMA NAMEPLATESCast Aluminium Home & Property
Names Made To Order
Ph/Fx or E-Mail for Brochure 02 4877 1536
[email protected] Or visit our showroom
Shop 1, Mrs Oldbucks Cnr, Berrima
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Surveyor General InnEst 1834
Australia's oldest, continuous licenced Inn Lunch & dinner, great local wines & a wide
choice of draught beer.Open 7 days.
Mon-Sat till midnight, Sun 11am-10pmAccommodation & history!
Ph: 02 4877 1226Old Hume Hwy, Berrima
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BAKERY CAFE Fresh baked bread & rolls daily.
Home made soup & sandwiches. Large selection of hot pies. Devonshire teas &
delicious cakes. Great coffee.
OPEN 7 DAYS from 8:00amShop 6, Mrs Oldbucks Cnr. Berrima
Ph: 4877 2785
BROWN SHUTTER.For that unique gift that really
counts.
Hume Hwy, BerrimaThe white shop @ the top.
Open 7 Days.
Ph: 02 4877 1211
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Historic B
errima est. 1831A truly unique, historic village!
Berrima Village PotteryOpen 7 Days 10-5
Unique Country Style Pottery and Home wares
from around the world
8 Jellore St, Berrima Ph: 48 771987
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THE COURTYARD CAFEBreakfast & Lunch
Morning & Afternoon Teas
Open 6 days 9.30 - 4pm Closed Thurs except Sch Hols
Shop 2, 3 & 4 Berrima's Retreat(behind the Lolly Shop)
Ph: 02 4877 2729
With a feeling of ChristmasAn extensive range of gifts, magnets, locally crafted named mugs, candle
melts and much, much, more.
Mrs Oldbucks Corner, BerrimaPh: 02 4877 1577
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BERRIMA GENERAL STORE
Country-style takeaway, breakfast all day, great coffee, icecream, newsagent, eftpos and friendly
service.
Old Hume Hwy, Berrima Ph: 4877 1225
Mrs Oldbucks Pantry
Delectable jams • Toppings • Sauces • Honeys • Chutneys • 120 teas
• Confectionery • Gourmet delights.www.mrsoldbucks.com.au
Ph: 4877 1489/1800 440 144
02.4877.2699perfumeandskincare.com.au
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Wine Trail Reference Guide 1. Tertini Wines 2. Bousaada Winery 3. Feast @ McVitty 4. Centennial Vineyards5. Marist Brothers Wines 6. Southern Highlands Wines7. Mount Ashby Estate8. Sallys Corner Wines9. Eling Forest Winery
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Berrima
Exeter
Hoddles Crossroads
Sutton Forest
NewBerrima
Medway
Welby
Burradoo
Glenquarry
Kangaloon
Burrawang
Willow Vale
AlpineWombeyan Caves Rd
Compton Park Rd
Greenhills Rd
Medway Rd
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Open Thurs – Mon 10am – 5pm Other times by appointment. Groups by prior arrangement only. Phone (02) 4878 5213 E:[email protected] www.tertiniwines.com.au
Tertini Wines is one of the most awarded wine producers in the Southern Highlands. Our wines are subtle and elegant, with excellent fruit characters arising from the long, slow ripening period and our commitment to low cropping levels, hand pruning and hand picking. Enjoy our award-winning Arneis (one of the rarest wines in the world), Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet/Merlot at the Cellar Door, or you can take a break with some great coffee, gourmet teas and Italian treats.
②Bousaada Vineyard
rCentennial VineyardsCentennial Road, Bowral Open 10am-5pm Ph: 02 4861 8722 Restaurant now open 7 days: 11am to 4pm.Ph: 02 4861 8701www.centennial.net.au [email protected]
Centennial Vineyards and Restaurant are situated in a breathtaking vineyard setting just 3 minutes drive west from Bowral.The emphasis is on quality food and wine. Visit our cellar door and taste from our multi-award winning wines then have lunch overlooking the vineyards. As the Highlands’ most awarded producer of quality wines, we currently have 20 wines available for tasting with something to tempt everyone’s palate.
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tMarist Brothers Wines & CafeThe HermitageCnr Bong Bong & Old South Rds, MittagongOpen: Sat & Sun 11-4pm, or by app.Phone: (02) 4872 1911E: [email protected] www.maristwines.comThe first vineyard that you discover once you leave the M5 motorway from Sydney is The Hermitage vineyard, the home of Marist Brothers Wines. Originally acquired over 100 years ago for the training of the Brothers, the 155-hectare estate is today a sacred place of quiet and tranquility. In addition to the assortment of cool climate wines produced on the 13 hectare vineyard, including sauvignon blanc, riesling, pinot gris, pinot noir and merlot, a selection of homemade jams and relishes is also available for you to taste. Not to be missed on your visit is a viewing of the beautifully restored neo- gothic style chapel.
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135 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong(1st right off Wombeyan Caves Rd)
Phone: 02 48785399Mob: 0421 716768 or 0412 595852www.bousaada.comE: [email protected] Thurs - Mon10.30am to 5pm. Groups by appointment. Our cellar door overlooks the vineyards onto a small lake. With ‘Bou’ meaning father and ‘saada’ peace and happiness the Australian styled cellar door is an ideal place to try our recent award winning Riesling. Visit our website for tasting notes on our Merlot, Sauvignon blanc, Fume blanc and Pinot Noir.
434 Wombeyan Caves Rd Mittagong
Phone: 4878 5044 www.feastatmcvitty.com.au E: [email protected] Open: for Lunch 12pm -2.30pm, Thurs-Sun.Tapas - Fri & Sat nights. Cellar Door Sat/Sun 10am to 4pm.
Fully licenced restaurant/cafe specialising in local produce and wines, with a modern Australian flavour. Located on the McVitty Grove vineyards with views of the rolling Southern Highlands landscape. Dinners and functions by arrangement.
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Burradoo
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Kangaloon
Burrawang
Willow Vale
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y Southern Highland WinesCnr Oldbury Rd & Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest Cellar Door open 7 days, 10 - 5 Restaurant open for lunch Thursday – Sunday Ph: 4868 2300 www.shw.com.au [email protected]
Southern Highland Wines is the home of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world! The locally produced 2010 Oldbury Reserve Sauvignon Blanc has won many accolades and continues to excel in the prestigious international wine show circuit. The team at SHW have created a winery that is fresh, modern and spacious, where you can experience award winning cool climate wines and mouth watering meals. Sample a selection of wines, tour through the winery, learn about wine making, relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the tantalising selection of produce. Book a table for lunch, on 4868 2300.
⑦Mount Ashby Estate
nowra Rd, Moss Vale 2577Sally Beresford & Chris Harvey Open Thurs - Sun & pub hols 10 - 5pm Ph: 02 4869 [email protected] www.mountashby.com.au
Experience a taste of France at this boutique Cellar Door brimming with antiques and furniture by Sally Beresford one of Sydney’s most well known antique dealers.Taste our award winning wines including the 2005 Botrytis Pinot Gris winner of the only gold medal and trophy for the best Southern Highland Wine at the inaugral Southern Highlands Wine Show.We also offer Merlot ,Chardonnay, Petit Rouge and our medal winning Cabernet Merlot and Pinot Gris. Also try our marinated Fetta or Pork Rillettes while you take in the stunning rural outlook.
⑧Sallys Corner257 Sally's Corner Rd, Exeter
Open 10.30 – 5pm Sat,Sun & pub hols or by appointment [email protected] Ph: 02 4883 4999
Sallys Corner 2008 Chardonnay has just started its show career and already has 2 gold medals & 2 trophies the latest trophy being for best wine of show in the recent Southern Highlands Wine Show. Come & try all our medal winning wines in the very modern cellar door. TRY THE BEST FIRST.
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⑨Eling ForestOn the Hume Highway, Sutton Forest12kms South of Berrima, 2kms north of the Illawarra Highway
Cellar Door Café & Farm Shop ph: 4878 9155Open: 7 days per week, 10 am to 5 pm except Xmas DayEmail: [email protected]
Cellar Door, Café and Farm Shop; where you can purchase gourmet food ‘pronto’ for the traveller. Sample, then enjoy the region’s finest wines in the intimacy of our Café and winter open fire with a choice of farm fresh home-made fare for lunches or morning and afternoon teas. Group wine tasting tours welcome at small charge. BnB, wedding venue and award winning Stones Restaurant.
Traditionally, wine growing in Australia took place in warmer regions where access to water for irrigation made growing grapes easier. Since the early 1990s though, there have been a number of traditional wine makers establish boutique wineries in the Southern Highlands producing distinctive, cool climate wines. Now many of the region's winemakers use traditional and modern techniques.
The area is gaining recognition for the quality and variety of cool climate wines making a tour of the many wineries and cellar doors a 'must do' for visitors and day trippers.
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The Blue Rose Cafe Catering for all occasions:• Special occasions • Group bookings• Devonshire teas • Buses welcome
Wild Food Cafe Organic food with passion & personality Licenced: Great organic and local wine also organic beer. Gluten free & Vegan
Open 7 days for breakfast & lunch.6pm Fri & Sat for dinner
250 Bong Bong Street, Bowral Ph: 4861 2838
The Magpie Cafe Berrima
Open 7 Days Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Selection of home-made cakes, scones jam & cream.
BYO. Old Hume Hwy, BerrimaPh: 4877 2008
The Stone Room - Tapas & Wine Bar Weddings, birthdays all functions.Cheese boards & share plates. Extensive wine list. Tapas: from a light snack to a full meal - something for everybody
Love the food and the ambience!
Open: Fri - Sun, lunch. Wed- Sat dinnerPh: 02 4877 2800Old Hume Highway BERRIMA
Open 7 days from 8am
Open for morning, afternoon tea and lunch.
Opposite Coles Express
409 - 411 Argyle St, Moss Vale
Ph: 4869 5925
Wolfgang's German Restaurant Authentic German & Swiss Cuisine Open: Lunch, Sat & Sun 11.30 - 2.00pm Dinner, Wed - Sun 5.30pm till late
Highlands Arcade, (behind ANZ Bank)279-287 Bong Bong St. Bowral www.wolfgangrstaurant.com.au
Ph: 02 4861 1257
Blue Rose Cafe - open 7 days 9-5pmBraemar Garden World, Braemar
Ph/fax: 4872 1434
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Canary Cafe
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Innovation by Accident Exhibition Until 12 July Trainworks, 10 Barbour Road, Thirlmere. Accidents happen! On railways, innovations follow to prevent further accidents and make rail travel safer. This limited time exhibition at Trainworks explores some of New South Wales’ rail accidents and the improvements that developed. Special seminar event Sunday 22 April. Ph: 02 4681 8001. www.trainworks.com.au
Comedy @ C_town: Candy B - Australian Booty 4 May 8pm Campbelltown Arts Centre In a sumptuous hour of jokes, stories and original song, Candy B she will shock, tickle and make you wanna shake what your mother gave you. Ph: 4645 4100
Southern Highlands Antiques & Collectables Fair 5 - 6 May Bowral Open Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 10am -4pm Memorial Hall, Bendooley St, Bowral Features local, Sydney and country dealers offering a wide selection of furniture, jewellery, silver, porcelain, linen, books and many other interesting collectables. Ph: 0428 446 534
Day Out With Thomas 5 & 6 May Trainworks, 10 Barbour Road, Thirlmere Peep! Peep! Thomas and Friend will be visiting Trainworks. Bookings essential. Ph: 02 4681 8001 www.trainworks.com.au
31st Annual Robertson Wool Festival 5 May Robertson School of Arts, Illawarra Hwy Robertson Local top quality coloured and white fleeces for sale. Fashion Parade, speed knitting competition, sale of spinning and weaving supplies and other wool products. Ph: 4684 2085
Tallong Apple Day Festival 6 May A family & friends fun day from approximately 9am until 3pm. The activities will be centred at the Tallong Memorial Hall, adjacent park and surrounding areas of Memorial Drive & Caoura Road. Market stalls, displays of various classic vehicles & farm & industrial engines, food & refreshment stalls, games for the kids and more… Ph: 0438 619 846
Collector Village Pumpkin Festival 6 May 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Pumpkin scones, pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread and much more! www.pumpkinfestival.com.au
Australian Decorative And Fine Arts SocietyMay 9 (ADFAS) BOWRAL invites you to join a day tour to THE CRISP GALLERIES at Bowning near Yass. Set in 3 hectares of beautiful gardens the galleries showcase the exquisite work of internationally renowned glass artist Peter Crisp Bus departs 8.30am from Bowral Swimming Pool. Ph: 4877 1822
Mother's Day at Belgenny Farm 13 May 10am - 3pm Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue, Camden. Treat your mother to a day of family fun and entertainment. Plenty of craft
Celebrating Mothers Day
Pumpkin Festival in Collector
Tallong Apple Day Festival
Antiques & Collectables Fair
The Train Works Exhibition
What's On May - Junestalls, Nutrimetics stands, handbag and bling stallholders, bushbands, animal farmyard nursery, face painting, pony rides, buffet luncheon (bookings essential). Ph: 4654 6800
Mothers Day at Camden Valley Inn 13 May Camden Valley Inn, Remembrance Drive, Camden Park. Bring Mum along to Mothers Day at the Inn and let her enjoy a glass of wine in the gardens, a delicious meal and relaxing live entertainment. www.camdenvalleyinn.com.au Ph: 4655 8413.
Dorothy the Dinosaur Beach Party 13 May 10am show Camden Civic Centre, Oxley Street, Camden. Dorothy the Dinosaur's Beach Party is the stompy-wompy show full of super sandy songs that will fill your day with sunshine. Ph: 4655 8681
MoonGlow Productions presents: Crazy For You 17 - 20 May Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - Featuring the region's premier performers, this popular musical is an all-singing, all-dancing tale of a bumbling banker who is sent “out west” to foreclose on an old theatre. Instead, he falls in love with the owner’s daughter and, in true Broadway fashion, the town puts on a musical to raise money to reopen the theatre.Tickets on sale now! www.ipac.org.au or call the box office on 4224 5999.
Flavours of the South 9 - 11 June Various activities round the Highlands and regions. 'Flavours of the South' - a Trail of interesting experiences round the Highlands' region. Visit Thistledown Creamy for Award winning Ewe's milk cheese, Cuttaway Creek Raspberry Farm, Producers Lunch (new event), Music in the Vines at Joadja Vineyards, Mushroom Tunnel Tours, Marist Brothers Cellar Door for their latest wine releases, Bakers Delight for Award winning artisan breads plus plus..... www.highlandsfoodiegroup.com.au
Foodpath Day Tour 16 June 10am - 4pm Locations provided on booking. Hosts Jill and Nick; visit a range of farms in the picturesque Southern Highlands and meet the producers who grow our food. Learn, taste and enjoy a unique food experience! Itineraries vary according to the season and availability of the farmers. www.foodpath.com.au Ph:0419 617 021
Bundanoon Winterfest 29 June - 8 July Bundanoon A week long festival of events, dinners, movies, markets, workshops and concerts aimed at getting you out and doing stuff! Opening night Friday 1st July is a street party in the main street of Bundanoon. Check the calendar: www.bundanoon.nsw.au Ph: 0434 977 418
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Robertson is a pretty rural village with breath-taking scenery, spectacular waterfalls and rainforests in nearby National Parks. Lush surrounding farmland and country lanes complete the picture for this 'not to be missed' visitor friendly village, which lies at the edge of the Southern Highlands.
For information about Robertson go to:www.robertson.nsw.au VISIT:Robertson Cheese Factory107 Illawarra Hwy, Robertson Ph: 4885 2000 or 4885 2400
More and more visitors to the Southern Highlands are discovering the many attractions of Robertson.
The Highlands Green Heart is both a good base and a great destination
The village is worth visiting both for itself, and as an ideal base to explore a spectacular hinterland, it is recognized as the “green heart” of the Southern Highlands on account of its superb rural scenery. Ridge roads with sweeping views contrast with sheltered tree-clad lanes, making this a delightful place for a scenic drive.
In the village itself, you’ll find cosy cafes and restaurants, antiques and collectables, galleries with regular exhibitions, and a heritage railway station in landscaped gardens. Many shops specialize in goods that are both hand - made and Australian.
The building known as ‘The Cheese Factory’ is a ‘must see’ in Robertson as it now houses a collection of shops offering, cheese, gifts, craft and collectables.
Visit spectacular Fitzroy Falls
Robertson Rail Heritage Station
Budderoo National Park
Belmore Falls
Carrington Falls
Illawarra Fly Robertson Cheese Factory
What to See & Do
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The Southern Highlands - an Autumn Wonderland
THE ROBERTSON PIE SHOP
OPEN ALL YEARDelicious pies, pastries, sausage rolls, soups and a
variety of other foods made on the premises.
Illawarra Highway, Jamberoo intersection, 3km east of Robertson
Ph: 4885 1330
Accommodation
Illawarra H/way Robertson Ph: 4885 1444
AndChats Cafe & RestaurantEat in or takeawayOpen 7 days
The Robertson Cheese Room Local & international cheeses,
gourmet products. Open 7 days.
Green Heart Gallery Australian works by artisans &
craft makers. Ph 4885 2400
Gelato Kitchen & Cafe Hand-made ice cream
Carmen's Collectables Old Wares and Curios
Highlands in Season Produce & products reflecting our seasons
Come and explore the shops at
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What to See & Do
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is a unique 1500 metre
rainforest walk, which includes the 500 metre long elevated
steel structure walk through beautiful warm temperate rainforest nestled in the treetop canopy some 20 - 30
metres above ground level, with breathtaking views over
the escarpment.
A courtesy cart operates for visitors with limited mobility. More than a walk…
Café 106 operates daily in the visitor centre.
Open every day. Ph: 1300 362 881
Located on Tourist Drive 9, between Robertson & Kiama.
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Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park offers scenery on a grand scale. Waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, lush rainforest gullies and sweeping views of the escarpment are a good reason for visitors to include this area in your tour of the Southern Highlands.
There are several walks to choose from such as a timber boardwalk to the falls, or for the more adventuresome a 7km walk into a rainforest gully.
The Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is open
Fitzroy Falls - scenery on a grand scaleseven days and provides a range of information on Morton National Park and other places to visit in the area.
The Falls Café offers a selection of tasty home cooked meals or simply coffee and cake in a bush environment. Barbecue facilities, toilets, picnic shelters all with disabled access.
Open seven (7) days per week - 9am to 5pm. (02) 4887 7270. Park use fee applies.
There are many good reasons to call in to the Robertson Cheese Factory. The old building has great character, built in 1936 by local farmers to make the Robertson Tasty Cheese, and cheese making continued until 1989. Now the old building houses a unique group of small businesses and has become a very popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Sitting on the top of the hill above Macquarie Pass it is has wonderful views of the lush green pastures with often misty skies.
The Cheese Factory Café is the place to sit, cool down with home made gelato and soak up the tranquillity, until a train rumbles past the huge picture windows
Cheese is still a main attraction, the Cheese Room sells a delicious range of quality Australian and imported cheeses and goumet foods.
Above, on the mezzanine floor the Green Heart Gallery has work by Australian artisans and artists
Highlands in Season is open at weekends with fresh local produce - flowers, vegetables, plants and gifts.
Also at weekends there is Carmen’s Collectables, antiques, farm equipment from a past era.
All good reasons to stop at the Robertson Cheese Factory at the eastern gateway to the Southern Highlands.
Explore the Robertson Cheese Factory
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VISITOR InFORMATIOn CEnTRE201 Sloane Street, Goulburn Ph: 02 4823 4492 or 1800 353 646
www.igoulburn.comE: [email protected]
Australia’s first inland city
Goulburn www.highlandsimag.com.au
Autumn scene
What to See & Do Goulburn Historic Waterworks
Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre
St Saviour’s Cathedral
Riversdale Historic Homestead
Goulburn War Memorial & Museum
Major Regional Events Lilac Festival Goulburn Roses Festival Taralga Heritage Rally The Pumpkin Festival The Apple Day Festival
St Saviour's Cathedral 1874 to 1884 - one of the finest white sandstone cathedrals in the Southern Hemisphere. The splendid bell-tower, soaring windows and massive stone work are the first impressions one has of the building. The Cathedral and Hall were designed by Edmund T. Blackett at the peak of his career.
The Forster and Andrews organ contained 43 stops and 2252 pipes when installed but has been modified several times since. It is regarded as one of the best pipe organs in Australia and one of the most sought after by organists who wish to play it. Ph: 4821 2206
Goulburn Historic Waterworks- a part of Australia's heritage The Goulburn Historic Waterworks is located on the banks of the Wollondilly River. The Waterworks has fully operational steam engines; the 1883 Appleby Bros. beam engine and the
1860s Hick Hargreaves corliss valve engine. The beam engine dates to the 1880s when it was installed to pump water for Goulburn.
The Waterworks is of national significance as it is the only complete, workable, steam powered municipal water supply left in its original location in the Southern Hemisphere. Café, picnic areas and playgrounds. Ph: 4823 4448
Riversdale Historic Homestead– a historic 1830s Inn Riversdale was purchased in 1875 by Edward Twynam who later became Surveyor General of NSW. It was acquired by the National Trust in 1967 from the Twynam family and is set in beautiful flowering gardens. The Inn is furnished as a mid-19th century colonial cottage. It is an ideal venue to just have a picnic or to book a function, a wedding or a christening. Mob: 0414 951 955 or 0409 953 859
Goulburn is a thriving rural and commercial centre and offers country style living and hospitality.
The city is rich in heritage and natural beauty and any visitor interested in the history and development of this beautiful city will be delighted during guided and self guided tours of historic sites, homesteads, cathedrals, cemeteries and points of interest.
The first white explorers sited the land that was to become the first inland city from Mt. Towrang in 1798, but it was not explored until some 20 years later. Governor Macquarie declared it the Goulburn plains in 1820. Land seekers settled the area from 1818 onwards.
By 1841 Goulburn had a population of some 1,200 people - a courthouse, police barracks, churches, hospital, post office and was the centre of a great sheep and farming area. It became an administrative centre for the district taking in surrounding townships for the new County Argyle. It is home to the Big Merino & the NSW Police Academy and its secondary industry is based on a mix of private and Government enterprise.
In the private sector, firms are engaged in wool scouring, cotton products, footwear, heavy and light engineering, building related undertakings, retail distribution and concrete products.
The Big MerinoA celebration of Australia's fine wool industry.The Big Merino was built in 1985 as a monument to Goulburn and the surrounding district’s fine wool industry. Standing 15.2 metres high, he is an impressive life-like model of Rambo, a stud Ram from a local property, “Bullamallita”.The Big Merino gift shop displays an eclectic range of quality gift wear. The aim is to provide the best quality products made from fine Australian Merino Wool. The range includes Ugg boots, fine wool scarves, hats, jumpers and jackets as well as plush sheepskins.Come and browse the amazing gift shop, learn about the history of wool in Australia and see how wool is processed. Ph: 4822 8013
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Historic G
oulburn
The Big Merino A celebration of Australia's
fine wool industry Showcasing beautiful fashion items
made from this brilliant and versatile natural fibre.
Cnr Hume and Sowerby St, Goulburn Ph: 4822 8013
www.bigmerino.com.au
Goulburn is teeming with history and is sure to delight the history buffs amongst you. • Visit grand old buildings & magnificent cathedrals! • Explore museums & historic houses! • Visit the Big Merino, Australia's monument to the fine wool industry! • Roam through historic cemeteries!The following historic sites are a real treat for those who appreciate buildings of historic significance; Riversdale Homestead, St Clair Folk Museum & Archives, Goulburn War Memorial & Museum and Goulburn Historic Waterworks, located in an idyllic setting on the banks of the Wollondilly River. For more information about historic Goulburn visit www.igoulburn.com.au
St Saviour’s Cathedral This Cathedral is one of the most beautiful Gothic Cathedrals in Australia. Completed in 1884, St Saviour’s Cathedral was designed by the architect Edmund Blacket.
Admire the stained glass windows, detailed stone carving and magnificent organ. Bourke St, Goulburn.
Open: 10-4pm daily Ph: 4821 2206E: [email protected] www.goulburncathedral.org.au
Riversdale Colonial, Georgian Homestead and former Coaching Inn (1837)
Historic Waterworks Marsden Weir, Goulburn
Home to two unique, operational, steam engines, each over 100 years old. Picnic in the grounds or lunch at the Pumphouse Cafe on steaming days.
Open: Sunday and school holidays 10am-4pm. Mon & Tues 10am – 2pm.
Ph: 4823 4448
War Memorial & MuseumMemorial Drive, Rocky Hill, Goulburn A unique war memorial boasting spectacular views of the city. Charming museum located in the old caretakers cottage, containing memorabilia from all wars. Lookout open every day. Tower and Museum open weekends, pub & school hols 10am - 4pm.Ph: 4823 4448
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Open: Sun 10am-3pm. Mon, Tues, Thurs: 10am - 2pm Groups any day by app
Twynam Dr, North Goulburn. Mob: 0414 951 955 or 0409 953 859E: [email protected]
• Colonial furniture• Arts & crafts.• Formal Gardens• Cottage Gardens• Picnic facilities• Kitchen • Toilets
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Wollongong - where the mountains meet the sea!
What to See & Do
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The Sea Bridge
Wollongong is located 80 kilometres south of Sydney and is bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west.
The Wollongong coastline offers 17 sparkling surf beaches that are patrolled by lifesavers from September to April. Beaches are generally in easy walking distance from shops, hotels and clubs.
Stanwell Park to the north of Wollongong City, could be regarded as the gateway to the Illawarra region and is an ideal spot for day trippers.
Bald Hill Lookout, a magnificent platform looking south over Wollongong City, has outstanding views of the Illawarra and its escarpment. Watch hang gliders and para gliders or marvel at the spot
where Lawrence Hargrave first took flight.
Experience the Grand Pacific Sea Bridge, 665 metres over-the-ocean, near Stanwell Park; spend some time exploring northern coastal villages while heading down the cliff hugging roads hanging above the ocean.
North of Wollongong the coastal villages are famous for their unspoilt beaches and rock pools, unique art and crafts, great fishing and surfing spots as well as many cafes and restaurants.
From those northern villages, the Grand Pacific Drive makes its way into the city of Wollongong. There you will find an array of shopping outlets, restaurants and cafes, golf courses, art galleries and more.
VISITOR INFORMATION:CROWN CENTRAL - SHOPPING CENTRE174 / 200 Crown Street,WollongongPh: 02 4228 5999
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The Grand Pacific Sea Bridge
Wollongong City Gallery
Wollongong Science Centre
Illawarra beaches and rock pools
Wollongong Harbour & Lighthouse
Merrigong Theatre
Crown Central Shopping Centre
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The James Kiwi Watercolour Prize Kurt Brereton, We Are Here – Gazing, 2010, watercolour on paper. Gift of
the Friends of Wollongong City Gallery
naomi Ullmann: Opportunity Knocks Naomi Ullman, Installation view, Home Sweet Home, 2008, mixed media
Jenny Tubby: Octagonal Rooms Jenny Tubby, Octagonal Rooms installation, 2011, mixed media. Photography
Derek Kreckler.
What's On @ IPAC
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, 32 Burelli Street, Wollongong. Ph: 4224 5999 www.merrigong.com.au
Ride On Theatre’s
THE STORY OF MARY MACLANE BY HERSELF Mary’s scandalous memoirs set America aflame 100 years ago, now these writings are exceptionally adapted for the stage. Composed and performed with original tunes by Tim Rogers (You Am I).
15 – 19 May Tickets: $39 -$49 Under 30s: $29
A Merrigong Theatre Company production
CHARCOAL CREEKA new work by award-winning playwright Marcel Dorney, Charcoal Creek is a dramatic and powerful production that examines what it means to be Australian.
5 – 16 June Tickets: $39 -$49 Under 30s: $29
WOLLONGONG CITY GALLERY Exhibitions-March 2012Open Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm. Weekends & Public Hols from noon - 4pmBurelli St, Wollongong www.wollongongcitygallery.com Ph: 02 4228 7500
EXHIBITIOnS:Naomi Ullmann: Opportunity KnocksAn installation of miniature homes in snowdomes. 26 May – 26 August
Jenny Tubby: Octagonal Rooms 2011/12 Artist in Residence 26 May - 26 August
The James Kiwi Watercolour Prize 2012Tenth anniversary exhibition until 10 June
Near Earth Art. The knock of the shoeNew art curated by what until 27 May
Mask and Symbol: Alannah Driese and Gillian Day Collagraphs and etchings until 20 May
Just ImagineAn innovative children’s creative writing program. until 15 July
Near Earth Art. The knock of the shoe curated by what, features new work by five Sydney and two local contemporary artists.They are interesting and innovative artists who work outside the mainstream and are not represented by a commercial gallery. On display until 27 May.
Two Illawarra printmakers offer their perspectives on the human in Mask and Symbol until 20 May.
Just Imagine is an education initiative that encourages students in grades 5 - 12 to respond as creative, imaginative writers to works from the Gallery’s collection chosen for their potential to trigger students’ imaginations. On display from 17 June until 15 July.
Resident artist Jenny Tubby has created an installation of octagonal rooms which are like curiosity boxes that invite the viewer to enter and explore. Octagonal Rooms is on display 26 May - 26 August.
Opportunity Knocks on display 26 May – 26 August, features a series of miniature ‘McMansions’ constructed from plastic and old credit cards placed inside snowdomes.
The James Kiwi Watercolour Prize celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2012. This biennial art award supports one of the most popular art forms. Selected entries from the leading prize for watercolour painting in the Illawarra will be on display until 10 June.
ABC Events, The Street Theatre Canberra and Riverside present Grahame Bond in
MY IMAGINARY FAMILYPerhaps best known for his shows Aunty Jack and Wollongong the Brave, Grahame Bond’s stories and songs are full of humour, whimsy and pathos as he tracks a life of constantly changing roles on a quest to find the perfect imaginary family.
3 – 5 May | Tickets: $40 - $45
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attraction features & facilities how to get there open
Avon Dam
Ph: 1300 722 468
Spectacular views of the dam. Picnic & electric BBQs, facilities playground.
Avon Dam Rd, Bargo √ 7 days
10am - 5pm
Cordeaux Dam
Ph: 1300 722 468
Spectacular views of the lake, art deco buildings, playground, picnic shelters, electric BBQs & viewing areas.
Picton Rd, Wilton √ 7 days
10am - 5pm
Warragamba Dam
Ph: 1300 722 468
Visitor Centre, interpretive signage, playgound, BBQs, picnic shelters & viewing area.
Farnsworth Dam Ave, Warragamba
√ 7 days
10am - 5pm
Cataract Dam
Ph: 1300 722 468
The oldest dam supplying Sydney. Picnic shelters, BBQs, & playgrounds areas.
Baden Powell Dr, Appin √ 7 days
10am - 5pm
nepean Dam
Ph: 1300 722 468
Viewing area, BBQ, picnic area, & playground facilities. Avon Dam Rd, Bargo √ 7 days
10am - 5pm
Burragorang Lookout
Ph: 024677 0859
Exquisite outlook over Lake Burragorang. BBQ & picnic area.
Road to Nattai, via The Oaks √ 7 days
10am-5pm
Razorback Lookout
Ph: 024677 0859
Views all the way to Sydney on a clear day. Parking and picnic area.
Off Remembrance Dr, Picton √ 7 days
Mermaids Pools
Ph: 4677 3962
Pools, Tahmoor Gorge & Canyon. Great walking area but not an easy one. The top path is the easiest.
Rockford Rd, Tahmoor √ 7 days
Bents Basin Rec Area
Ph: 024774 8662
Nature reserve & lookout. Canoeing, walking tracks, picnic, caravan & camping area, hot showers available.Bookings required. Fees apply.
Bents Basin Rd, Wallacia √ 7 days
9am-4.30pm
Wombeyan Caves
Ph: 4843 5976
Caves, wildlife, lookouts & waterfalls. Walking & camping area. Guided tours available. Fees apply.
Wombeyan Caves Rd, Wombeyan Caves
√ 7 days
Lake Alexandra
Ph: 4889 4251
Man-made lake. An abundance of wildlife. picnic, BBQ & picnic area.
Queen St, Mittagong √ 7 days
Mittagong Lookout
Ph: 4871 2888
Stunning views over Mittagong, Old Hume Hwy. Walking tracks.
Oxley Dr, Mittagong √ 7 days
Box Vale Walk Track
Ph: 1300 657 559
A historic railway line, 84 mts of tunnel. Walking & picnic area. Return walk approx 3 hours.
Box Vale Rd, Mittagong √ 7 days
Erith Coalmine Walk
Ph: 02 4887 7270
Lookouts, waterfalls, wildflowers, Aboriginal/historic sites. Walking tracks. Easy walk.
Morton National Park
Bundanoon
√ 7 days
Fitzroy Falls & Belmore Falls
Ph: 4887 7270
Spectacular waterfall, rainforest, Visitor Centre & Cafe. Walking, picnic & BBQ area.
Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls √ 7 days
24 hrs
Carrington Falls Waterfalls, walking tracks & picnic area. 10 kms east of Robertson √ 7 days
Cecil Hoskins Reserve
Ph: 1300 657 559
80 species of birds, platypus & kangaroos. Walking & cycling tracks.
Moss Vale/Bowral Rd, 2km Nth of Moss Vale
√ 7 days
The Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk Ph: 1300 362 881
1500 mtr rainforest walk with a 25 mtr high elevated treetop walk. Cafe & Visitor Centre. Fees apply.
Located between Kiama & Robertson
√ 7 days
DAMS, LOOKOUTS, FALLS, WALKING TRACKS & PICNIC SPOTS