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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016
Fly through the treetops at Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures INSIDE:
Illawarra Folk Festival Goulburn Rose Festival Moss Vale Show Thirlmere Festival of Steam Robertson Show Australia Day in Berrima Small Farms Field Day S/H Orchestra Concert Series Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks at IPAC
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3 days of Cricket and Collectables come together 8 - 10 January 2016 Rare Bradman memorabilia Displays and Forum Talks Event Dinner at Mittagong RSL and much more see Website for details. Book online now or phone 02 4862 1247 Matches on Bradman Oval include the final of the Highlands T20 Smash Coaching Clinics and activities for kids e t a is d Save th
Massai Warriors V’s Bradman XI at Bradman Oval Sunday 7 February 2016
OPEN 10am-5pm
St Jude Street, Bowral NSW 2576 Closed Christmas Day Phone: 02 4862 1247 Email: info@bradman.com.au See website for fixtures on Bradman Oval | www.bradman.com.au
2 adults for $20 Valid for entry only.
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The Trainworks railway museum is a great day out for families and kids of all ages! Embark on a heritage train trip every Sunday or come along any day of the week to explore the huge collection of trains and treasures from the NSW Railways. 10 Barbour Road Thirlmere NSW 2572 02 4683 6800 | www.trainworks.com.au
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10 Macarthur Region Wollondilly/Picton 20 Mittagong/Bowral 22 Antiques & Collectables 28 Map 29 30 Moss Vale/Bundanoon Berrima 32 Cellar Doors 36-38 Markets 39 What's On 40-41 Robertson 42 Dining Guide 45
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Goulburn Rose Show 6-7 Illawarra Folk Festival 7 Festival of Steam 9 Australia Day in Berrima 16 Robertson Show 17 Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks- IPAC 19 Moss Vale Show 25 Small Farms Field Day 26 S/H Orchestra Concert 27 Gallery on Track Exhibition 28 Wollongong Gallery Exhibition 46-47
From the Editor
During the coming months, visitors and locals alike have a wonderful array of events to attend or participate in, as this very diverse and rich area offers up its best. In mid January, the Illawarra Folk Club will hold its annual Folk Festival, offering an eclectic mix of music from a variety of cultures and styles. Participate and enjoy a real ‘Aussie' day out this year when Berrima celebrates Australia Day in style once again! Lots of fun, entertainment and market stalls, plus the usual parade and awards ceremony will make this event a day not to be missed. If you love a good old fashioned country show, then you can look forward to the Robertson and Moss Vale Shows. These events have all the excitement of large regional shows with the usual line up of interesting agricultural attractions, as well as novelty events and sideshows. Don’t miss the Rose Festival in Goulburn in March. This festival will feature rose displays, bus tours of the public rose gardens, an art exhibition and demonstrations. Stalls will include craft stalls and jewellery. If art excites you check out the exhibitions at Wollongong Gallery and Gallery on Track in Goulburn. As well, music lovers can take the oportunity to enjoy the latest concert by the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra in March. We have two more outdoor events for you in the coming months; Thirlmere comes alive with the Festival of Steam in March and Moss Vale will host the Small Farms Field Day in February. Both events promise to have something to interest the whole family.
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Goulburn, City of Roses 23rd Annual
Rose Festival 12th & 13th MARCH 2016 GOULBURN SOLDIERS CLUB
Saturday 11am to 5pm - Official Opening at 11.30am Sunday 10am to 4pm – sale of display roses occurring from 3.45pm
Fabulous Rose Displays by CIT Floristry School
Rose & Floral Arts Competition; Goulburn & District Art Society exhibition; Goulburn Spinners & Weavers demonstration; and stalls.
E: goulburnrosefestival@gmail.com
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Goulburn Visitors Information Centre Ph: 1800 353 646 n Major Sponsors: Goulburn Toyota, Marima Medical Clinic, David B Bourke Accountants.
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The Best Country Rose Show in Australia The Goulburn Rose Festival is in its 23rd year and will be held on the weekend of 12-13 March 2016, at the Goulburn Soldiers’ Club. The title of ‘Goulburn - City of Roses’ was registered in 1994 and the ‘City of Goulburn’ rose was introduced in the same year. The 2016 Rose Festival is adopting as its theme this year, the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Organisers are predicting even more than the usual fun and energy in the floral displays, and in the floral art competitions. A key part of the Festival is the hotly-contested rose and floral art competition with over $2,000 in prizes. The competition has categories for all - novices, clubs and serious rosarians. Along with the rose displays there will be an exhibition by the Goulburn & District Art Society with artwork for sale. The Goulburn Handweavers & Spinners will also be there with an exhibition entitled ‘Love of Fibre’ with special guest exhibitor, Sherri Smith.
Festival features 170 acts The 31st Illawarra Folk Festival at Bulli Showground from January 14-17 has a lot to live up to, but organisers are confident that the 2016 festival will be one of the best yet Last January more than 11,500 music fans flocked to the 30th anniversary festival – a record - and organisers say that this year’s festival line-up will maintain the high standards that have made this one of the biggest folk festivals in the state. “We’ve got over 170 acts from all over the world and Australia playing in 13 venues over the four days of the festival,” Artistic Director David De Santi said. “Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie McLean is returning after his very popular appearances at the 2012 festival, while other
Stalls have been specially selected and include local nurseries, hand-made jewellery, gardening tools, homewares, and others. The Rose Show is open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 14 March, and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 15 March. Entry is $5, with children under 16, free. There are plenty of other things to ‘See & Do’ in Australia’s first inland city which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2013. You might like to incorporate into your visit: Riversdale Homestead, a National Trust property; Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum – which will be steaming on the Sunday; Goulburn Brewery – Australia’s oldest brewing complex; Garoorigang Homestead – a site of National Historic Significance and the Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre. For enquiries (including program and competition schedule) please phone the Visitors’ Information Centre on 1800 353 646, email goulburnrosefestival@gmail.com, or visit www.goulburnrosefestival.org.au, or find them on Facebook.
international acts include The Poozies from the UK and Beth Patterson from the US,” he said. The Australian artists include: • acclaimed Indigenous singer-songwriter Frank Yamma, a Pitjantjatjara man from central Australia who speaks five languages and sings in English and Pitjantjatjara; • Shane Howard who was the mainstay of 1980s folk-rock group Goanna; • Neil Murray, who wrote My Island Home; and • Ami Williamson, the multi-talented daughter of Australian music legend John Williamson. The festival will also feature poetry, comedy, music workshops and dance, as well as a wide variety of food stalls.
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MACARTHUR Make Macarthur your next short break destination this Summer and you will find an abundance of unexpected surprises! A great place to escape to, the region is within a comfortable driving distance, situated just 40 minutes north from Southern Highlands..
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Thirlmere
Festival of Steam saturday 5 & Sunday 6 march
A community celebration of steam and nostalgia where locomotives of all kinds travel from afar, awakening the quaint village of Thirlmere with the enchanting echo of a steam whistle For more information please visit www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com Proudly supported by
Rotary Club of Picton
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Adventure Macarthur in
Things to See & Do
Campbelltown Arts Centre Japanese Gardens and Teahouse Mount Annan Botanic Garden Dining at many cafes & restaurants Boutique shopping & markets Macarthur Square – shopping, leisure, dining and entertainment. Horse riding, Laser Skirmish Joy flights, Hot Air Ballooning and Skydiving
The Macarthur region includes the
cities of Camden and Campbelltown and is a vibrant, bustling region known for offering experiences which include adrenalin packed activities, heritage attractions, entertainment activities and award winning dining. The region is rich in history and character as Macarthur was the birthplace of Australia’s wool, wine and wheat industries. Today, these links with the history of colonial settlement are reflected in the large number of heritage listed buildings that are still scattered throughout. Camden Park House
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Campbelltown & Camden
and Macarthur Park are fine examples of 19C architecture prevelent in the area. There are plenty of opportunities to get up close with nature as Macarthur boasts lovely public gardens and parks and is bordered by scenic hills, nature reserves and the Georges and Nepean Rivers, so bushwalking is a must. Macarthur is rich in history but also in art and culture. There is a diverse range of cultural venues including a number of art galleries such as 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. Enjoy a delightful 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.
MACARTHUR VISITOR CENTRES
CAMDEN
‘John Oxley Cottage’ Camden Valley Way, Elderslie Ph. 4658 1370
CAMPBELLTOWN
‘Quondong Cottage’ 15 Old Menangle Rd, Campbelltown Ph. 4645 4921
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The Original Country Market COBBITTY VILLAGE
MARKETS
First Saturday of each month (Except January and February)
8am-1pm BBQ and devonshire teas available
100 Stalls Cobbitty Public School grounds Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty
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Play..relax..be entertained! ROCK & ROLL & SWING CLASSES: Monday 7-9pm LINE DANCING: Tuesday 11.30am Beginners -
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11.30-12.30 (18 yrs & over $3) TRIVIA: Wednesday 7.30pm Lots of fun and prizes, teams of two or more. CLUB BINGO: Fantastic prizes & raffles. Thursday 10.45am LIVE BANDS: Saturday 8.00pm - Free entry MEAT MARKET: Friday 5pm , drawn at 6.30pm. Includes LUCKY MEMBERS DRAW LTPS/14/05990 ENTERTAINMENT: in the Ken Bond Lounge Friday 8.00pm Party Bands. RAFFLES: Sunday - Fill the fridge! Stock the Pantry! Tickets 5pm. Drawn 6.30pm. Includes Lucky Members Draw. LTPS/14/05990
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Look No Further Than Macarthur For Summer Holiday Fun! Finding an interesting weekend getaway that the whole family can enjoy may seem like an impossible task but, rest assured, families travelling to the Macarthur region will find activities aplenty. Located less than 40 minutes from the Southern Highlands, Macarthur offers a great combination of modern urban action and rural relaxation. It is an ideal location for a day trip, short break or weekend getaway. Craving some adventure? Enjoy a gallop across the countryside at one of the region’s horse riding venues; take a spin around the go-kart track Michael Schumacher style (we have both indoor and outdoor tracks) or test your skills at The Australian Botanic Garden’s Mountain Bike Trail - an international standard, purpose built mountain bike trail which provides hours of fun for riders of all standards. For hands on fun join in a workshop at the Campbelltown Arts Centre and afterwards, head next door to the Japanese Garden to feed the koi fish or discover the outdoor artworks in the sculpture garden. If you love the outdoors, spend the day the exploring the Australian Botanic Garden or head out to the Dharawal National Park and experience the O’Hares Creek Trail and Lookout. There is a guided Indigenous Walk on Saturday 13 February which will provide a wonderful look at the beautiful Australian landscape from a Koori perspective. Rainy day? Not a problem. Escape the weather at the Hollywood themed Mega Mini Golf indoor centre, one of the biggest in Australia, featuring elaborate fantasy sets designed by a Hollywood movie props expert. Macarthur also has an indoor roller skating area as well as numerous indoor laser tag, ten pin bowling and children’s activity centres, as well as three cinema complexes showing all of the latest release summer movies. 12 www.monthlyimag.com.au
If you’re a parent stuck at work during the school holidays and worried about keeping the kids entertained, a camp at Teen Ranch may provide the solution. Held each school holiday, the week-long overnight camps allow kids to participate in archery, horse riding, canoeing, ropes courses, abseiling, rock climbing, swimming and a whole range of sports. The camps are available for children aged 10 to 17 years.
Grownups can enjoy a visit to the local museums and galleries; enjoy some wine tasting at one of our boutique wineries or some craft beer at the OTIS Bar and Brewing Co. Or why not fly high above the valley in a vintage tiger moth flight or float on cloud nine in a hot air balloon? If you are feeling peckish, indulge in a bite to eat at one of our award winning restaurants or cafes. Macarthur is fast becoming renowned for its living heritage, natural landscapes, adventure tourism and true Australian experiences. It is a vibrant, bustling area that still retains a country feel. Stay for the day or for the week, Macarthur's many attractions and hospitality will keep you coming back! For further information, contact the Macarthur Visitor Centres: Ph: 1800 655 991 E: info@macarthur.com.au W: www.macarthur.com.au F: www.facebook.com/visitmacarthur
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Goulburn Waterworks - Open & Steaming
The Goulburn Historic Waterworks, set on the banks of the picturesque Wollondilly River, is the only complete and operational steam powered water pumping station left in its original location in the Southern Hemisphere. The Victorian Georgian style Pumphouse, was completed in 1885, and houses the original 1883 Appleby Bros steam beam engine which has been fully restored and is a magnificent sight to see either as a static display or operating “under steam”.
Also, in the Pumphouse is a fully operational horizontal steam engine, built, 1866, by Hick, Hargreave & Co. These engines are scheduled to operate in 2016 on 14 February, 13 March, 17 April and 5 June . There is also a collection of model steam engines and various objects relating to steam and water supply. Interpretation panels provide information and photos of the history of the site. The Waterworks Fireman’s Cottage, which opened to the public in September 2015, was built in 1885 to house the fireman and his family. This building is now used as an office, volunteer area and for various exhibitions throughout the year. Tours available. There’s a picnic area, BBQ and playground. On “steaming days” The Pumphouse Café is opened offering refreshments. Marsden Weir, Goulburn Ph: 4823 4448
Summer Science Series at Australia Botanic Garden The big bang might just be a theory, but at the Australian Botanic Garden over summer, kids will get the chance to explore this and other fun science facts as part of the Summer Science Series school holiday workshops. For two weeks during January the Garden is partnering with Fizzics Education to offer a range of handson school holiday activities for school age children to take part in. Each day will offer something different with activities like: • Exploring Science! - Covering light, sound, movement, energy changes, air pressure and more as your child uses the hands-on science toys and experiments themselves as well as slime making. 14 www.monthlyimag.com.au
• Lego Robotics - Learn how to program our brand new Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots to do your bidding! • Flying High Day - Construct small catapults to learn all about projectile motion, investigate gravity and air pressure and apply it to the design of paper planes. • Forensics + Gross & Gory workshop - This workshop includes: Fake snot, vomit bombs, fake wounds, Forensic suits and mysteries to solve using science clues, fingerprinting and blood typing! Other workshops include Extreme Engineering, Riddles and Reactions and much, much more. Suited for kids 6-14 years. Tickets at www.australianbotanicgarden.com.au
2015 has been a big year for Bowral’s newest gallery, Ten Thousand Paces. As they prepare for their summer exhibition, curator Hamish Ta-mé reflects on some of the milestones. “it’s almost as if the whole creative community was waiting for a gallery like this” Ta-mé says, “we have put on 25 shows in the exhibition space and shown over 60 artists, designers and crafters in the co-op space”. Alongside the visual arts, this year they have also been granted a liquor licence and now sell hundreds of wines from every local vineyard in the region. “ we are champions of regional excellence” Ta-mé explains, “all of our artists have to be local to exhibit with us, likewise all the wines are from the immediate region”. The name of the project, Ten Thousand Paces, relates to the distance that most of the artists live, work and build their creative communities. Ta-mé explains that they are looking to disrupt traditional approaches to the relationship between the artist, dealer and art lover. Run
along the lines of an old fashioned co-op, artists, makers, crafters and designers all pay a small weekly fee towards the cost of running the space. Everyone is “invested” in the success of the project. Director and curator Hamish Ta-mé is an artist himself with a long established exhibition history at significant institutions like the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Passionate about regional creative communities and genuine creative careers, in 2015 he also ran the first of a mentor and intern program aimed at launching the careers of young designers and artists alongside established local artists. Open 7 days, Springetts, Arcade Bowral. Exhibition openings every two weeks and wine tastings and education sessions every Thursday afternoon. More information go to our facebook page or website. www. tenthousandpaces.com. Ph: 0428294569
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Berrima Celebrates Australia Day - Tuesday January 2016 The Australia Day Celebrations in historic Berrima, over the last 10 years, have grown to be one of the Southern Highlands premier tourist events. Visitor numbers are in the vicinity of 5000 to 8000 thousand every year and on the increase. What’s the attraction? Probably the location. No other village in the Southern Highlands can claim to have a more historic and picturesque backdrop in which to celebrate this day in our nations calendar of public holidays. With over 60-market stalls, local and interstate, and entertainment for all the family; grand parades, vintage cars, fire engine displays, fresh
produce markets and face painting; there is something for everyone. The atmosphere is one of a real Aussie family day out with a bit of patriotism and pride in our country thrown in for good measure. The official part of the day starts at the Historic Berrima Court House Museum at 9.30 am where young citizen and citizen of the year awards are given by the mayor of the shire. This is followed by an address by the Australia day ambassador. After the awards ceremony it’s off to enjoy the rest of the day to hunt for that allusive piece of craft either in the market square in the more traditional shops in Berrima.
Robertson Show 19 & 20 February There are so many highlights associated with Robertson’s annual show it’s hard to single out any particular event. From the moment the gates open until the spectacular fireworks display, this year’s show program promises to be one of the best ever presented with something for all members of the family. Over the two days, the spotlight will shine on the centre ring where horse and rider team up to impress the judges as they strive for the elusive championship ribbons. Early indications are that the Hindmarsh Pavilion will be a popular venue as patrons cast their eyes over a vast number of categories including craft, needlework, flowers and cakes. Don’t forget the high quality on exhibit with the Dairy and Beef cattle strutting their stuff 16 www.monthlyimag.com.au
while numbers in the poultry and dog sections have surpassed all expectations. Throw in a host of novelty events such as the Great Australian Potato Race, Demolition Derby, push bikes and Gig races, women’s pumpkin lawn bowls, weight judging competition, hay stacking and the unusual rides for those who like to be daring, while those wanting to test their appetite can enter the pie eating competition. Old timers will be able to recall memories of the past when the Berrima District Old Machinery Club promotes an intriguing range of machines from days gone by. Whatever tickles your fancy rest assured you will find it at this year’s Robertson Show. Ph: 4885 1620 or 0488 428 776
2016
ROBERTSON SHOW Agricultural & Horticultural
19-20 February
FEATURING: • Bullocky Demonstrations • Push Bike Races • Dog Jumping • Haystacking Competition • Novelty Events & Sideshows • Horse events • Beef & Dairy Show • Poultry Show • Dog Show • Great Australian Potato Races • Live Entertainment • Demolition Derby • Steam powered tractors
SAT NIGHT FINALE! DEMOLITION DERBY & FIREWORKS
A COUNTRY SHOW WITH SOMETHING FOR ALL THE FAMILY! Two days of fun and excitement: country show exhibits, demonstrations, events and a spectacular fireworks display! From dairy and beef cattle to local craft, needlework, flowers and cakes, there is sure to be a category of exhibits certain to tickle your fancy.
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Summer in
Wollondilly
Wollondilly invites you to take a leisurely drive and discover the beauty of the area‘s villages and townships; see what the area has to offer for the motoring tourist. Go to wollondillytourism.com.au or call us at the Visitor Information Centre on 02 4677 8313
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Wollondilly
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Unspoilt Wollondilly Picton, Thirlmere, Appin
Things to See & Do
Nepean, Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon & Warragamba Dams Burragorang Lookout Wirrimbirra Sanctuary Trainworks in Thirlmere VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Old Post Office, Argyle St, Picton Ph: 4677 8313 E: tourism@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au www.visitwollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Wollondilly is situated on the south western outskirts of Sydney and at the foothills of the Southern Highlands. It is surrounded by spectacular, natural beauty and rural pastures in an area that relies on dairying and mixed farming. It takes in Bargo in the south, Appin and Menangle in the east, Warragamba in the north, Yerranderie Ghost Town and the Burragorang Valley to the west. Historic Picton was originally called Stonequarry and was in fact a private town in the early 19C. It has a number of notable historic sites; Vault Hill, owned by an early settler Henry Antill, the old courthouse, built in 1864, a Victorian 20 www.monthlyimag.com.au
classical stone post office with an impressive clock tower, dating from 1892, the CBC Bank (now the National Australia Bank) built in 1885, St Mark’s Anglican Church, and Larkin Cottage, one of the oldest surviving buildings in town. Take in the breathtaking views of the Burragorang Valley, the waters of which are dammed by Warragamba Dam or picnic and BBQ at the Avon, Cordeaux or Nepean Dams. Among the attractions in Wollondilly are Wirrimbirra, a local wildlife sanctuary and Trainworks, home of Australia’s oldest and largest railway museum. Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, which is set in 200 acres of bushland, is a National Trust (NSW) property and is located between Bargo and Tahmoor. There are native animals, a native plant nursery, picnic tables and a Gift Shop. Trainworks in Thirlmere, is a magical place to visit for the enthusiast and the young at heart. Step back in time to an era when everyone travelled by train. There are over 40 locomotives and 80 carriages on display, dating from 1865. As well, there is an exhibition of railway items and memorabilia, a signals display, an authentic fettler’s shed, and a heritage-listed 1880s railway station.
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A special place to visit! Native plant Nursery, Bushwalking trails, Australiana gift shop, picnic tables, see Native animals up close.
OPEN: Tuesday - Sunday 9am-4pm 3105 Remembrance Drive, Bargo NSW 2574
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Find out about our Event Days by visiting
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It’s a lovely day out!
First Sunday of the Month Wollondilly Shire Hall, Picton
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•Unique, Boutique & homegrown items •Over 40 stalls •Farm fresh produce •Great range of gourmet food products •Devonshire Tea, freshly baked cakes & biscuits •Espresso coffee & sausage sizzle •Live music by talented local professionals •Free to enter •Plenty of parking •Indoor seating & dining
Enhance your stay with your complete guide for Events and Festivals, What to do and What to see in the Southern Highlands. Covering from Campbelltown to Goulburn, throughout the Southern Highlands & into the Illawarra region.
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Charming Mittagong & Bowral Things to See & Do Corbett Gardens in Bowral Southern Highlands Wineries Lake Alexandra International Cricket Hall of Fame VISITOR INFORMATION Southern Highlands Information Centre 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands.com.au
Mittagong - the gateway to the Southern
Highlands. Mittagong township is rich in history and is known as the gateway to the Southern Highlands. The town has a number of stunning heritage buildings, art galleries, antique and craft shops. It is a great place to search for that special antique or book and enjoy good food and wine. There are hotels, cafes, restaurants, and take-aways. The RSL offers dining, entertainment, large gaming areas and even accommodation. The centre of town is a delightful shopping precinct with homewares, clothing, needlecraft,
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antiques, jewellery and health and beauty outlets. Indulge the tastebuds in one of the many cafes, restaurants, clubs and coffee houses. Wineries are close by as is the historic village of Berrima and the shopping paradise of Bowral.
Bowral - home to the International Cricket Hall of Fame. Bowral 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, restaurants and cafes. Bowral is famous for its country gardens and fields of tulips in spring. Just 115 km southwest of Sydney, Bowral has always been a fashionable destination for Sydneysiders and day trippers. A highlight for cricket fans is the International Cricket Hall of Fame. Outdoor sports include flyfishing on the lake or golf at one of the town’s excellent courses. Bowral Lookout is well worth a visit.
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130th Moss Vale Show 4 - 6 MARCH In 2016 the 130th Moss Vale & District Show will be full of fun and packed with breathtaking events and exhibitions! There will be a Wife Carrying Competition, Demolition Derby, Ute Muster, The Titans of Tug-O-War Challenge, Puppet and Pet Show, Magicians and Miniature Railway. Family events include Wheelbarrow Racing, Sack Races, Gumboot Throwing, Egg and Spoon Races. See the Chook Washing Friday and Saturday, Chook Art that includes the Decorated Egg Competition and Paper Mache’ Chooks! at the Poultry Pavilion. Buskers, Bands and Beef Cattle. We have the Farmyard Nursery, Sample Bags, Sideshow Alley, Fireworks and Pig Races!!
Small Farm Field Day Moss Vale Showground 6 & 7 February. 10am – 4pm The Small Farms Field Day will be a showcase of the diverse range of businesses that service not only the 1800+ farms in the region but will also assist those with small holdings. “Given the rural makeup of the region this is an ideal event to be held in the region, and given the facilities at the Moss Vale Showground, it was the perfect venue”, said event manager, Elizabeth Nichols. “The Field Day is designed to appeal to a broad market including small farm holdings, land managers and those with agricultural interests. There will also be a huge range of activities for the whole family”. 24 www.monthlyimag.com.au
The Pavilion displays include Art, Photography, Jams, Jellies, Chutneys and Sauces along with Champion Roses, Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Honey, Scarecrows, Animal Vegetables and lots more! See Champion Welsh Ponies, Clydesdales, Arabian Horses just to name a few and gasp at the daring of those game enough to take on the Showjumping!! Curly’s Corner will have Curly the Blacksmith, Dog Agility Demonstrations, Fly Dogs, Crocodile Man and lots more! Don’t miss our show it will be one of our best! Our Schedule of Events and entry forms are available now on our website www.mossvaleshow.com The Field Day will have agricultural experts, specialists in sustainable farming, weed management specialists, feed and produce suppliers plus a huge range of tractor and farm machinery along with many innovations to make work easier, whether on a farm or small property. Throughout the weekend there will also be a comprehensive schedule of events including presentations, Q & A Forums, demonstrations and competitions. Some of these presentations will be conducted by NSW Farmers and Bowral Co-Op and will be a great opportunity to find out the latest changes in legislation plus new techniques and technologies.
www.smallfarmfieldday.com.au. Ph: 4861 7100 - 0414 566 419
MOSS VALE SHOW 2016
Celebrates 130 years
4 - 6 MARCH
ATTRACTIONS: Champion Welsh Ponies Clydesdales Arabian Horses Showjumping!!
JOIN THE FUN! Wife Carrying Competition Demolition Derby Ute Muster The Tradies Titans of Tug-O-War Challenge Magicians & Miniature Railway Chook Washing and Chook Art Parading Beef Cattle
CURLY’S CORNER will have Curly the Blacksmith, Dog agility team, Fly Dogs, Crocodile Man and lots more!
DISPLAYS: Local Artists, Photographers Jams and Champion Roses, Honey, Scarecrows and lots more!
Farmyard Nursery Men’s Shed Sideshow Alley Trivia Treasure Hunt and Puppet & Pet Show.
Moss Vale Showground, Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale. Ph: 02 4868 1869
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The Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra CONCERT SERIES 1 FOR 2016
The Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra was formed due to the interest of people in the Southern Highlands to establish a regional orchestra. Over fifty musicians from the Highlands and surrounding districts, play in the orchestra. The ages range from students to retirees. The orchestra has held nine concerts with capacity audiences since their formation in 2014. The concerts have attracted people from various locations to the region. We are privileged to have as our patrons; Richard Gill OAM, Ann Carr-Boyd and Andrew Ford. The Music Director is Dr Allan Stiles who has conducted many orchestras and choirs. He previously formed the Western Youth Orchestra now (Sydney North Youth Orchestra), The Beecroft Chamber Orchestra and the Beecroft Orchestra. He has also played in orchestras in
Australian and London. The first 2016 concert series will be held on 12 March at 7.30pm and 13 March at 2.30pm in the Bowral Memorial Hall, Bendooley Street. It will feature Patrick Webb as soloist performing the Horn Concerto No.1 by Richard Strauss. Patrick is a local resident who is a graduate of the Australian National Academy of Music. The concert will also include: Johannes Brahms – Academic Festival Overture Antonin Dvorak – Symphony No. 6 Tickets for the November concert series are available from: TryBooking.com www. southernhighlandssymphonyorchestra.com, The Bookshop Bowral, 309 Bong Bong St, Bowral, TSH, Mittagong Ph: 1300 757559 If you would like to play in the Orchestra, please contact either the Orchestra Manager on 0432 466 882 or the Director on 0415 309 760.
Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra 2016 CONCERT SERIES 1 Saturday 12 March at 7.30pm, Sunday 13 March at 2.30pm The Memorial Hall, Bendooley Street, Bowral
CONDUCTOR: Dr Allan Stiles TICKETS: Adults $30 Conc, (Seniors & Students over 15) $25 Children under 15 Free TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: www.TryBooking.com The Bookshop Bowral – 309 Bong Bong Street, Bowral www.southernhighlandssymphonyorchestra.com Destination Southern Highlands – Mittagong 1300757 559 Some tickets may be available at the door.
WORKS TO INCLUDE:
Johannes Brahms Academic Festival Overture Opus 80 Richard Strauss Horn Concerto No.1 Opus 11 – soloist Patrick Webb Antonin Dvorak Symphony No.6 in D Major Opus 60
Ph: 0416380567 www.southernhighlandssymphonyorchestra.com
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Creative start to the New Year at Gallery On Track We have another fabulous year lined up at Gallery on Track in Goulburn. The highly anticipated exhibition of paintings by renowned artist Stavros Papantoniou continues until January 31. His subjects cover landscapes and figurative works, and include oils, acrylics and watercolours. He is known for capturing lively and interesting scenes with great style. In February we are again offering exhibition opportunities to everyone through our Out of the Blue Exhibition, which runs from February 7 to 24. Create something two-dimensional (e.g. paintings/drawings) or three-dimensional (e.g. sculptural pieces, functional items, garments, jewellery, woodwork, etc.). Entry forms and additional information are available on the
Gallery’s website: www.galleryontrack.org/art-competitions Get your entries in by January 24. The broad scope of the Out of the Blue theme is sure to yield yet another diverse and imaginative exhibition, so please do come along and see it. Why not come to the official opening on Sunday February 7 at 2pm? There will be light refreshments and plenty of additional artworks and creative items to see at the Gallery too. Gallery hours: 10am – 4pm Wed – Sun. Reopen after Christmas break: January 6. Where: Blackshaw Rd, Goulburn Phone: 4822 7889 Find us on Facebook www.galleryontrack.org.
① THE EVERYTHING STORE
② ROBERTSON RECOLLECTIONS
Antiques & Collectables The more you look, the more you find! Collectables & things of interest. Open 10.30-5pm (Closed Tues & Wed)
7404 Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest
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Antiques, collectables, books & music, fine China, furniture, tools, pottery, paintings & prints.
Open 6 days, 10-5pm. (Closed Wed) 26 Hoddle St, Robertson. Ph: 4885 1080
③ PENDRAGON ANTIQUES Over 360 years of Antiques; Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian periods. 17thC, 18thC & 19thC.
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Delightful Moss Vale & Bundanoon Things to See & Do Berrima Courthouse Museum Berrima District Museum Leighton Gardens in Moss Vale Southern Highlands Wineries Berrima Goal
disappeared by the 1870s, partly due to the loss of their hunting land to European settlers. Moss Vale holds a large part of the Southern Highlands Industry - as well as being a minor centre for agriculture, many light and medium industries are found in and around Moss Vale.
VISITOR INFORMATION Southern Highlands Info Centre 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands.com.au
Moss Vale is central to Southern Highland
townships and villages and to Highland attractions and only a short drive away. The town retains an atmosphere and charm of yesteryear due to an effort 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. The Moss Vale area was once occupied by the Gundangara people, though they had
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PIONEER FLASK CELLARS When visiting Bundanoon, come and visit the friendly staff at Pioneer Flask Cellars and choose from a range of Beer, Wine and Spirits (including locally produced Beer and Wine).
OPEN: Mon/Sat 10am - 7pm Sun & Pub Hols 10am - 4pm
13 Railway Parade,Bundanoon
Ph: 4883 7314
Bundanoon. 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.
Set in 10 acres of beautiful gardens
Plenty of room to move to make your stay enjoyable.
The Pines Pastoral Retreat, Relax and Refresh
6 historic cottages set in 700 acres of rural quietness and privacy - self catering. Stroll around the rolling hills and valleys of the farm. www.thepinespastoral.com.au E: cottages@thepinespastoral.com.au Ph: 02 4868 3523 Mob: 0418 200 138
Moss Vale
• 40 powered sites • 20 unpowered sites • Large sites for fifth wheelers • 13 cabins (linen available for hire) • Well-presented amenities blocks • Camp kitchen with free BBQs • Laundry • Childrens playground • Manufactured homes for sale • 700m to RSL club • Pets allowed (conditions apply)
Willow Drive, Moss Vale NSW
Ph: Rob or Marea on 02 4868 1099
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Historic Berrima Things to See & Do Berrima Courthouse
Berrima District Museum Berrima Goal Berrima River Walk VISITOR INFORMATION Southern Highlands Info Centre 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands.com.au
Berrima is a historic village offering a day tripper the most wonderful array of food and shopping experiences in a living history environment. It is a favourite destination for Sydneysiders, Illawarra and Canberra residents and has exquisite boutique shopping, antiques and great food. 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. In the 19thC, the township was destined to become the main town of the Southern Highlands, but when the railway line was built through Moss Vale in the 1860s, it faded to a sleepy village. The first Europeans to investigate the area 3 2 www.monthlyimag.com.au
were sent by the colonial governor, Governor Hunter. With a water supply provided by the nearby Wingecarribee River, a town plan, in the manner of an English village, was laid out by Robert Hoddle. Few substantial houses were built, although by the 1850s sturdy Anglican and Catholic churches replaced the original wattle and daub versions. Licensed since 1834, the Surveyor-General Inn, in the centre of town, is the longest licensed hotel in NSW. By the 1960s, the preservation of old Georgian buildings became of national importance to our heritage, so the entire village of Berrima was declared a historic village by the National Trust. The most interesting period in the history of Berrima is perhaps when it became an internment camp for enemy aliens and POWs during WW1. This complete story can be found at Berrima District Museum as well as many other local history stories. After visiting the Museum (located on the right at the southern end of the village opposite the park) take the Berrima River Walk to understand the impact of the POWs had on the town. Berrima is said to be a word from the language of the Dharawal people meaning ‘Black Swan’. The Dharawal were displaced in the area by farming and grazing interests and were rarely seen by the 1870s.
THE COURTYARD CAFE Breakfast & Lunch Morning & Afternoon Teas
Open every day 8.30am - close Shop 2, 3 & 4 Berrima's Retreat (behind the Lolly Shop)
Ph: 02 4877 2729
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME.... 17-19 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima info@berrimamotel.com.au www.berrimamotel.com.au
www.mossvalevillagecaravanpark.com.au Ph: 4877 1381
BROWN SHUTTER. For that unique gift that really counts. Hume Hwy, Berrima The white shop @ the top.
Open 7 Days.
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Exquisite Boutique Shopping... Accommodation... Speciality Gift Shops... Great Food...
FARMGATE CAFE Simple, affordable, country cooking, at it best. Supporter of local farmers. All meat used is from Joadja Small Farms and is for sale at the Cafe.
OPEN 7 DAYS 7-5pm
Browse through craft shops, galleries and speciality shops in Berrima. Take home Jams, honey, and confectionery from those offering local delights or grab that special gift from the gift shops. Berrima offers a selection of interesting cafes and eateries; from casual to formal dining options to bakery style fare.
Shop 6, Mrs Oldbucks Cnr. Berrima
Ph: 4877 2785 Est 1834
Surveyor General Inn Australia's oldest, continuous licenced Inn Lunch & dinner, great local wines & a wide choice of draught beer.
SALE NOW ON
Open 7 days.
Mon-Sat till midnight, Sun 11am-10pm Accommodation & history!
An extensive range of gifts, magnets, locally crafted named mugs, soap, melts and much, more.
Old Hume Hwy, Berrima
Mrs Oldbucks Corner, Berrima
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Galleries... Gourmet Delights... Bakery Delicacies! Accommodation... Treat yourself to a break away and stay in the Motel located in the centre of town. Visit the Courthouse for information and maps; then take a stroll through the village streets and laneways and admire the historic buildings.
www.thebaytreegallery.com.au
The Bay Tree Gallery Local Artwork and a large range of quality gifts and fashion accessories
info@thebaytreegallery.com.au 116 Old Hume Highway Berrima
Open 7 Days 9am till 5pm
Ph: 02 4877 1333
Two Skinny Cooks - Larder Door Retail Food & General Eclectic Showroom Open: Wednesday - Sunday 9.30am - 4pm Home-made, cakes, pastries & desserts. Shop 1/117 Old Hume Highway, Berrima (behind The Bay Tree Gallery)
Phone: 0417223126 or 0408448225
BERRIMA NAMEPLATES Cast Aluminium Home & Property Names Made To Order
Ph/Fx or E-Mail for Brochure
02 4877 1536
berrimanameplates@bigpond.com.au Or visit our showroom Shop 1, Mrs Oldbucks Cnr, Berrima
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Cellar Doors
RESTAURANT
1. TERTINI WINES
Best Cellar Door Award from Wine magazine. Lot 5 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong (off Wombeyan Caves Road).
Open Thurs – Mon 10am – 5pm Other times by app. Groups by prior arrangement only.
Phone (02) 4878 5213 E:sales@tertiniwines.com.au
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. Savour our award-winning Arneis (one of the rarest wines in the world), Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet/Merlot while enjoying a local cheese platter.
2. ARTEMIS WINES
WINNER – Excellence in Food or Beverage Production, 2014 Southern Highlands Business Awards. Best Small Cellar Door 2015 – Gourmet Wine Traveller magazine.
46 Sir Charles Moses Lane (Off Old Hume Highway, Mittagong) Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday 10.am – 4pm Weekends and Public Holidays; 10.am – 5pm
Phone: (02) 48721311 Mobile: 0498 842 654 wineclub@artemiswines.com.au www.artemiswines.com.au sunshack@sunshackcider.com www.sunshackcider.com www.beemead.com.au Enjoy award winning wines, natural ciders and Australia’s first sparkling BEEmead. All produced on site, by winemaking brothers, Anton and Mark. At the Cellar Door, ‘Savour the Region’ with a tasting board of local produce. Bookings preferable. Follow on Facebook for latest news and events.
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3. CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS
Centennial Road, Bowral Open 10am-5pm Ph: 02 4861 8722 Restaurant now open 7 days: 11am to 4pm. Ph: 02 4861 8701 www.centennial.net.au admin@centennial.net.au 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.
4. MARIST BROTHERS WINES The Hermitage Cnr Bong Bong & Old South Rds, Mittagong Open: Sat & Sun 11-4pm, or by app. Phone: (02) 4872 1911 E: sales@maristwines.com www.maristwines.com The 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. $2 Coffee available as well as a range of orchids. Not to be missed on your visit is a viewing of the beautifully restored neo- gothic style chapel.
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5. MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE
Best Cellar Door Award from Wine magazine.
128 Nowra Road Moss Vale 2577 Sally Beresford & Chris Harvey
12587 Hume Highway, Sutton Forest 2577
Open Thurs - Sun & pub hols 10 - 5pm
Ph: 02 4869 4792
Cellar door open for tastings tours and sales 7 days 10:30am-4:30pm
www.mountashby.com.au
Ph: 02 4858 1788
Indulge in a golden moment at Mount Ashby Estate Winery. Our Cellar Door and” La Pallette” Cafe are open Thursday to Sunday 11 am to 5 pm or by appointment. Enjoy award winning wines, local produce amongst Sally Beresford Antiques and French Farmhouse Tables. Situated 50 metres from the corner of Nowra and Yarrawa Roads Moss Vale
wines@cuttawayhillwines.com.au Cuttaway Hill’s focus is on quality and a commitment to a true expression of the terroir and unique climate of the Southern Highlands region. A combination of new and old world techniques provides the balance suitable to our unique cool climate grapes that are handcrafted into the award winning Cuttaway Hill style. Also enjoy breakfast, morning tea or a lunch using fresh home made local produce along with a glass of Cuttaway Hill wine at the Eling Cafe.
www.cuttawayhillwines.com.au
6. BANJO'S RUN VINEYARD
8. CHERRY TREE HILL
212 Sally’s Corner Rd, EXETER NSW
12324 Hume Highway, Sutton Forest (Next exit south of Belanglo Rd)
Open: Cellar Door: Sat & Sun & Public Holidays 11am - 4pm (other times by appointment)
Ph: 0408 228 724 or 0416 038 724 Email: bill@banjosrun.com.au
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Cellar Door, Award Winning Wines Group bookings welcome, Tastings in the vines, Family run, Rural setting, Friendly Working farm, Telephone and online sales
7. CUTTAWAY HILL @ eling forest
Cellar door open for tastings and sales Mon, Thurs, Fri; 10am-4pm Weekends and Pub Hols; 10am-5pm Other times by appointment.
Ph: 0414 366 000 Taste the best Riesling in NSW and the best Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rose and Cabernet Merlot in the Australian Highlands.
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FOOD & WINE TOURS
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Southern Highlands as you explore the award winning cool climate wines.
Fabulous tours of the Southern Highland’s award winning vineyards & wineries. Over 60 vineyards and 16 cellar door wineries. Take a tour for a day to remember amidst the stunning scenery in this beautiful part of the world! Tours: up to 4 people in a car, up to 10 in a Maxi Cab. Coaches for groups of up to 21, 24, 33 or 48 people. A Ploughman’s Lunch is provided. SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS TAXIS, HIRE CARS & COACHES.
Ph: 4872 4800
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RELAX IN THE COMFORT OF OUR MERCEDES MINI BUS AND LET US TAKE CARE OF YOUR TOUR. From 2 -14 people, we can organise a tour for your group. Food destinations are also available and if you have something special in mind we are happy to customise a tour for you.
Phone 0410 590 044 Email john@highlandsfoodandwinetours.com.au
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Monthly Market Guide COBBITTY MARKET
ROBERTSON MARKET
1st Saturday (except Jan & Feb) 8-1pm. Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty. Stalls, BBQ & devonshire teas available. Ph: 0438 512 728
2nd Sunday (except Jan) 9am -3pm Lots of stalls. Good food & refreshments. School of Arts. Hoddle St Robertson. Ph: 0408238575 or 0248851381
EXETER VILLAGE MARKET
BUNDANOON VILLAGE MARKET
COLO VALE COMMUNITY MARKET
WOLLONGONG PRODUCE & CREATIVE
LILAC CITY COUNTRY MARKET
THE GOULBURN HOMESTEAD MARKETS
BRONZEWING MARKETS
WILTON MARKETS
1st Saturday 9am-2pm. In the hall and surrounding grounds. A great local market with a pop up café in the hall, variety of stalls, local fresh produce and plants. Ph: 0409152022 www.exetervillagemarket.com 1st Saturday (except January). 9am till 2pm. Village Hall, 28 Railway Ave Colo Vale. Not the Biggest market in the Highlands, but the friendliest. Ph. 4889 4390 1st Saturday (except Jan) 9-2pm St Saviour’s Common, Burke St, Goulburn Local art, craft & produce, planta, bric-a-brac & cakes. Activities for kids. Ph: 4821 1839 2nd Saturday (except Jan) 8:30am to 1:30pm Uniting Church Thirlmere Way, Tahmoor. A great local market selling crafts as well as plants. Ph: 4681 8627
PARKSIDE COMMUNITY MARKETS GOULBURN 2nd Saturday (except Jan) 9am - 2pm
Next to Belmore Park, in the heart of Goulburn. With local and regional produce and products. Ph: 0477 258 006 for stall holder info.
CAMDEN FRESH PRODUCE MARKET
Weekly on Saturdays. 7 – 12 noon. Fresh local produce, gourmet food, plants, flowers, coffee and cakes. Camden Town Farm. Cnr Exeter and John Sts. Ph: 0477 224 881 www.camdenproducemarket.com.au
CREATIVE TRADERS MARKETS AT PICTON
1st Sunday 9.00am – 2.00pm except January. Variety of stalls, local produce direct from the farmer, local craft. Wollondilly Shire Hall - Menangle St Picton. Ph: 0449 851 676
1st & 3rd Sunday (except Jan) 8.30am-2.30pm. Bundanoon Hall. Railway Ave. Over 40 stalls of gourmet goodies, fresh produce, plants & art & craft. Ph: 0430 391 941 Traders Every Friday 9-3pm Crown St Mall. Freshly made & grown produce. World food to eat. Art, crafts & music. Ph: 0422 781 920 email: admin@wollongongmarkets.com 3rd Sunday 9-2pm. Riversdale Homestead, Twynam Drive, Goulburn. Beautiful National Trust building. Devonshire Tea. Local wines, produce, and homemade wares. www.goulburnhomesteadmarkets.com 3rd Sunday all year round 8am-2pm. Wilton Recreational Grounds, off Broughton St, Wilton. Supporting local farmers, artisans, small business and charities. Ample parking. Wide variety of stalls. Stalls and activity details: Ph: 0415818714 www.facebook.com/wiltonmarkets
BERRIMA SCHOOLYARD MARKET
4th Sunday (Feb-Nov) & 2nd Sunday (Dec) 9-2pm Berrima Public School, Oxley Street in Historic Berrima. Great atmosphere, 50 stalls of unique, quality wares & fresh produce, café, kids entertainment & live music. Ph: 04880 04421 www.theschoolyardmarkets.org
COLEDALE SCHOOL MARKETS
4th Sunday (except Dec) 9-4pm. Coledale School. Ocean location. Hand-made, handgrown products & collectables. Buskers welcome. Ph: 0422 781 920
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FEATURED EVENTS: Illawarra Folk Festival 14-17 January
Goulburn Rose Festival 12-13 March
What's On
January/February
Festival of Steam 5 & 6 March
Australia Day in Berrima 26 January
Robertson Show 19-20 February
Moss Vale Show 4 March Small Farms Field Day 6-7 February IPAC Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks 17-20 February TOM'S NOCTURNAL DISCOVERY TOUR 13, 15, 20, 22 and 27 January. 7.30pm - 9pm The Australian Botanic Garden, Narellan Rd, Mount Annan. The Nocturnal Discovery is a tour like no other, you will be taken into a world where kangaroos and wallabies stand proud, owls will gaze and frogs form choirs. Bring a torch, enclosed shoes, bug repellent, warm clothes. Gates will close at 7.35pm. Ph: 4634 7935 ILLAWARRA FOLK FESTIVAL 14-17 January 2016 Bulli Showground, Bulli (Wollongong). Four exciting days of folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance. Starts with a Charity Concert and concludes on Sunday evening with a huge finale with the Festival Choir, Orchestra and special
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guests. Celebrating 31 years of presenting live music. Ph: 1300 887 034 www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au
jumping castle, displays and demonstrations games for the whole family, food, market stalls. Ph: 4823 4548
SCIENCE OF THE SEED 21 January. 6.30pm - 8pm. The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan, Narellan Rd, Mount Annan. The Australian PlantBank is home to over 5,300 species of seed and is the leading research facility for plant conservation in NSW. Come on this exclusive behind the scenes tour with one of our leading research scientists. Bookings essential. Ph: 4634 7935
MARULAN AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Tuesday, 26 January. 8am Live Music 8.30am Main Procession. Tony Onions Park, George Street, Marulan. Food stalls for breakfast & lunch. FREE Market Stall Sites.....and much more!
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS - GOULBURN 26 January Celebrate Australia Day at Victoria Park. A great Family Fun day with a festival atmosphere! 7.30am Free BBQ Breakfast, live music,
AUSTRALIA DAY HISTORIC BERRIMA 26 January. Historic Berrima. Over 60-market stalls local and interstate and entertainment for all the family grand parades vintage cars, fire engine displays, fresh produce markets, face painting and more… Ph: 4877 1505 WOLLONDILLY’S AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 26 January. 8am to 12 noon. Picton Botanic Gardens.
Come along for a free barbecue breakfast and lunch. There will also be face painting, jumping castle, animal farm, snake display and entertainment including Highlands Pipes and Drums. Ph: 4677 8255. www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au SMALL FARMS FIELD DAY 6 - 7 February 10am - 4pm. Moss Vale Showground, Argyle Street. The Expo will have worm farm experts, specialists in sustainable farming, weed management specialists, feed and produce suppliers plus a huge range of tractor and farm machinery along with many innovations to make work easier. Forums, demonstrations and competitions. Ph: 4861 7100 www.mesfexpo.com.au DHARAWAL NATIONAL PARK FEBRUARY INDIGENOUS WALKING TOUR 13 February Victoria Rd, Wedderburn. Discover the Dharawal National Park and learn about Indigenous heritage on this guided walking tour. Bookings are essential. Details: ph: 4645 4921 Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks @ IPAC 17-20 February. Illawarra Performing Arts. Burelli St Wollongong. An uplifting comedy about an unlikely friendship. Ph: 4224 5999 ROBERTSON SHOW 19-20 February. Robertson Showground. Fireworks display, craft, needlework, flowers and cakes on display, exhibits of Dairy and Beef cattle and poultry sections. Great Australian Potato Race, Demolition Derby, push bikes and Gig races, women’s
pumpkin lawn bowls, hay stacking and the unusual rides. Ph: 4885 1620
display including the City of Goulburn Rose. Display's and Sale of Roses. Plants, gardening tools & crafts will also be on sale. Ph: 0400 980 093
MOSS VALE SHOW 4 March. 130 years old! Moss Vale Showground, Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale. Displays, demonstrations, entertainment and amusement rides. Exhibits and fun!! Ph: 4868 1869 www.mossvaleshow.com.au THIRLMERE FESTIVAL OF STEAM 5 & 6 March. Thirlmere. Trainworks, Barbour Rd, Thirlmere. Australia’s premier steam event. A community celebration of steam and nostalgia where locomotives of all kinds travel from afar, awakening the quaint village of Thirlmere with the enchanting echo of a steam whistle. Throughout the village, there’s all the fun of a country fair to be had with great markets & music, rides & relics. Ph: 4683 6800 www.trainworks.com.au www. thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com.au INGLEBURN ALIVE FESTIVAL 5 March Oxford Rd, Ingleburn. The streets buzz with free entertainment, rides and activities for the young and the young at heart. Loads of street stalls, amusement rides, entertainment, a petting farm and camel rides. Fireworks display at Milton Park Ph: 4645 4921 GOULBURN'S 23RD ANNUAL ROSE FESTIVAL 12 - 13 March Goulburn Soldiers Club, 15 Market Street Goulburn. Huge displays and thousands of blooms to smell, rose & floral arts competition, art exhibition, stalls. The Festival features thousands of named roses on
BREAKFAST IN THE BUSH AT WIRRIMBIRRA SANCTUARY Every first Sunday of each month. 9:00am - 11:00am. 3105 Remembrance Drive, Bargo. Breakfast, just $10 per person, will be available from 9 - 11am and you can wander the bush tracks, check out the native animals. Ph: 4684 1112 www.wirrimbirra.com.au DISCOVER THE WONDERS School holidays. National Parks Discovery Rangers will be running their popular holiday activities. Visit www.
nationalparks.nsw.gov.au or www.wilderquest.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 361 967 for further information. Ph: 4887 7270. CREATIVE START TO THE NEW YEAR AT GALLERY ON TRACK Blackshaw Rd, Goulburn. Exhibition of paintings by Stavros Papantoniou continues until January 31. Subjects cover landscapes and figurative works, and include oils, acrylics and watercolours. February exhibition, Out of the Blue runs from 7 to 24. Ph: 4822 7889 www.galleryontrack.org SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2016 CONCERT SERIES 1 12 March at 7.30pm 13 March at 2.30pm The Memorial Hall, Bendooley St. Bowral. Johannes Brahms, Richard Strauss, Antonin Dvorak, Tickets: www.TryBooking.com The Bookshop Bowral. Ph: 1300757 559 or 0416380567 Some tickets available at door.
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Things to See & Do Visit spectacular Fitzroy Falls Robertson Rail Heritage Station & Gardens Belmore & Carrington Falls Illawarra Fly Robertson Cheese Factory
VISITOR INFORMATION Southern Highlands Info Centre 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands.com.au
Australia’s highest Zipline experience at Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures The award winning Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is one of Australia’s premier treetop walk and zipline experiences. The 1.5km Treetop Walk takes in native rainforest and includes a steel walkway which features two gently swaying cantilevered arms and a central tower raised nearly 50 metres from the forest floor. Positioned 710 metres above sea level, the stunning panoramic views take in everything from the rainforest canopy,
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coastal towns and out to the Pacific Ocean. The Illawarra Fly Zipline Tour is officially the highest zipline tour in Australia. Zoom in and fly on a series of cable spans and navigate suspension bridges up to 35 metres above the forest floor! Plus, kids visiting Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures these school holidays can become an official IFLY Rainforest Ranger by completing the all new Ranger Trail throughout the attraction. Complete with a souvenir Rainforest Ranger booklet and lanyard, the activity follows an exciting trail of questions that will have kids learning about the region’s diverse flora and fauna, as well as cool facts about Illawarra Fly’s treetop walk structure. Where: 182 Knights Hill Road, Knights Hill Opening hours: 9am to 5pm Price: For best price book online. Walk up price for treetop walk: Adult $25 and Child $13
Contact: 1300 362 881
Discover the Wonders From rare rocks and plants, to unique animals and cultural sites, our national parks are special places where you’ll experience wonders unlike anywhere else in the world. These holidays, National Parks Discovery Rangers will be running their popular holiday activities across the region from Monday to Saturday. The Discovery Rangers specialise in sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature and will be on site in locations across the region from Fitzroy Falls to Minnamurra Rainforest, Seven Mile Beach National Park, Dharawal National Park, Depot Beach and Lady Denman Complex, Huskisson: · Monday 4 &11 January – take a WilderQuest adventure at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre; · Tuesday 5, 12 & 19 January – enjoy, rockpools and Koori culture at Seven Mile Beach National Park; · Wednesday 6 January – Meet Insectus the Bug Man at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre; · Thursday 7 &14 January – come exploring Dharawal National Park; · Friday 8, 15 & 22 January – Discover the treasures of Depot Beach, Murramarang National Park · Saturday 9, 16 & 23 – January Meet the Ranger and explore Wanda the Caravan at Dent St, Huskisson on. One of the highlights of this summer’s program includes a new WilderQuest activity “Capture This”. This activity encourages 6-12 year-olds to grab their cameras and get out into nature. By getting kids to tune in their senses to the natural world, the activity offers a great opportunity to go off the beaten path and capture unique images of Fitzroy Falls, its scenery and wildlife. For those not familiar with WilderQuest, it’s an innovative, fun children’s program which combines digital and real-life adventures to encourage children to engage with nature. WilderQuest has been developed by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service to
provide opportunities for kids to explore and experience the wonders of the natural world. Summer is a great time to go exploring the parks of the South Coast and Southern Highlands on a ranger guided tour. For further details see “What’s-On” at www. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 361 967. For further information, a programme or be put on our email list, call 4887 7270. To find out more about Wilder Quest or to get the children involved, visit: www.wilderquest. nsw.gov.au
ANTIQUES
FINE CHINA & GLASS CURIOS, FURNITURE, COLLECTABLES, BOOKS, ART
ROBERTSON RECOLLECTIONS OPEN 5 DAYS (CLOSED TUE, WED) 9.30 - 5.00 26 HODDLE ST ROBERTSON - 02 4885 2521 www.highlandsimag.com.au 43
Come and explore the shops & cafe at the
DISCOVER thE WOnDERS Come exploring on a ranger guided tour and discover the wonders of your national parks. SEE nAtIOnALPARKS.nSW.gOV.Au & CLICK WhAt’S-On fOR DEtAILS
Dairy Store - off the farm cheese Factory Gelato - Organic milk, made here The Cool Room - a country emporium
Cafe - open 7 days.
Ph: 4885 1168 Illawarra Highway, Robertson www.robertsoncheesefactory.com
Robertson Robertson
Cool Climate
The Green Heart of the Southern Highlands. A true country village. Picturesque rural views, green pastures and three great waterfalls make Robertson the perfect place to stop - for a break - for a meal - for unique local shops. Just for a day or a weekend away, Robertson is the eastern gateway to the green and scenic heart of the Highlands.
www.robertson.nsw.au
Funded by Robertson Chamber of Commerce
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Dining Guide Classic THAI
authentic Thai Cuisine DINE IN | TAKE OUT
OPEN: Tues - Sun Lunch 11-2.30pm, Dinner 5-10pm Shop 3&7 Mittagong Shopping Village, Pioneer St, Mittagong
The Magpie Wolfgang's Cafe Berrima German •breakfast •lunch •dinner Restaurant Authentic German & Swiss Cuisine
OPEN 7 DAYS Selection of home-made cakes, scones jam & cream.
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.classicthai.com.au
BYO. Old Hume Hwy, Berrima
Ph: 4871 2793
Ph: 4877 2008
Ph: 02 4861 1257
(next to Dan Murphy’s)
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WOLLONGONG ART GALLERY
Open Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm. Weekends & Public Hols from noon - 4pm
Burelli St, Wollongong
Ph: 02 4228 7500 www.wollongongcitygallery.com
Garry Sibosado, minnimb (humpback whale), 2015, etched mother of pearl, natural pigment, 18 x 15cm.
EXHIBITIONS -
January/February 2016 NEW CONTEMPORARY ACQUISITIONS From the collection Until 31 January JELLE VAN DEN BERG Credo: Nine Lives Until 14 February 2016 SENSORIUM Celebration of Ability Until 21 February
Jelle van den Berg, Plot, 2015, oil on board
SHIMMER Indigenous Shellwork Until 6 March ROY JACKSON RETROSPECTIVE 1963 -2013 6 February – 17 April PHOSPHENE An installation of image, word, performance and sound 27 February – 8 May
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Suzanne Stewart, 2009, Jewellery Box, shells, fabric, cardboard.
Roy Jackson was a “painter’s painter”, a rare talent whose work spanning more than five decades explored and challenged the possibilities of representation and abstraction. Roy Jackson retrospective 1963 -2013, curated by Sioux Garside and Terence Maloon, toured by the Drill Hall Gallery, ANU
and the Roy Jackson Memorial Fund is on display 6 February – 17 April. Phosphene explores our physical and spiritual connection with nature. From rituals of breath to the burial of bones, seeds, souls and cities, this collection reflects the layered alchemy of existence. This collaborative installation of image, word, performance and sound by Jacqueline Cavallaro, Tamryn Bennett, Tamara Elkins and Memo Batiz is on display 27 February – 8 May.
Roy Jackson, Landform 2005, acrylic on board, 61.0 x 91.5 cm, private collection
Credo: Nine Lives a survey exhibition that exemplifies artist Jelle van den Berg’s work ‘philosophy’, the set of beliefs that guide him on his journey as an artist. The exhibition includes drawing; painting and ceramic works and is on display until 14 February New Contemporary Acquisitions features assemblage collage, photography, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture recently acquired for the Gallery’s collection and is on display until 31 January. Sensorium is an interactive exhibition of contemporary art devised to stimulate the five senses. Art works that can be heard, seen, touched, tasted and sniffed will allow visitors to explore heightened sensory perceptions. On display until 21 February.
Jacqueline Cavallaro Phophene 1 2015 mixed media 210 x 210
Shimmer, curated by Tess Allas, Darrell Sibosado and Tahjee Moar, explores expanded notions of historical and contemporary shell-working traditions in indigenous Australia. On display until 6 March.
For more details on all programs and events at Wollongong Art Gallery phone 02 4227 8500
www.wollongongcitygallery.com Rosie Deacon, Fun Foam Fantastical - Fabulous Fun!, 2015, fun foam
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Design courtesy: Nicky Alekna
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