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MARCH/APRIL 2015
Brigadoon in Bundanoon 11 April INSIDE:
A Camera on Gallipoli Exhibition Goulburn Rose Festival Bowral Antique Fair Bundanoon Sesquicentenary Moss Vale Show Camden Show Robertson Show Autumn Music Festival Pumpkin Festival Tallong Apple Day Goulburn Show
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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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Macarthur Region 12 Wollondilly/Picton 20 Mittagong/Bowral 22 Antiques & Collectables 28 Map 28-29 Moss Vale/Bundanoon 30 Berrima 32 Dining Guide 37 Cellar Doors 42-44 Places of Interest 47 Robertson 50 Goulburn 54 Events & Festivals 56-59 Wollongong 60 Markets 63
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From the Editor
Autumn is a most delightful time to visit the Southern Highlands region and an ideal time to attend all of the shows and festivals happening over the coming months. Music lovers will enjoy the Bowral Autumn Music Festival when Bowral hosts this annual event in March. As well, gardeners can mark the Rose Festival in Goulburn as an event to attend in March. This festival will feature rose displays, bus tours of the public rose gardens, an art exhibition, demonstrations and market stalls. If you love a good old - fashioned country show, then we have four on offer over the coming months; Robertson, Moss Vale, Camden and Goulburn Shows will provide all the excitement of large regional shows with the usual line up of interesting agricultural attractions as well as novelty events and sideshows. An annual ‘standout’ festival in the Southern Highlands is Brigadoon in Bundanoon. The gathering of the clans means that festivities will include a street parade, massed pipe bands, dancing, games, displays and more. Bundanoon celebrates 150 yrs in 2015 so join the festivities throughout the year. The Southern Highlands Antiques and Collectables Fair is on again early in May and promises to be a draw card for collectors, both serious and novice. Coincidently, 5 May is a day in our region when we celebrate the pumpkin and the apple. The Collector Village will hold its annual Pumpkin Festival and Tallong will hold its Apple Day. Both events promise to be family friendly, with lots of fun, food and entertainment. There is plenty to chose from over the coming months - so enjoy!
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BUNDANOON IS BRIGADOON EVENTS AT THE OVAL:
• Massed Pipes & Drums • Scottish Country Dancing, Joined by Royal Scottish Country Dancers from California • Scottish Highland Dancing • Traditional and Not So Traditional Games for all ages • The Tartan Warriors Lifting the Bundanoon Stones (NEW event-Farmer’s Walk) • The Brigadoon Challenge- Heavy Caber, • Weight for Height & Weight for Distance • Mary Kiani-our Scottish Songbird • Pumpkin Juice- Award winning Celtic Fiddle Group • Lavoz-Ladies Drumming Group • Bonnie Bairns Competition at 11.30am • 120 Specialty, Crafts & Souvenirs & Food Stalls, even “Haggis” • 30 Clan Information Tents to trace your heritage.
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ADMISSION: Adults $20, Child $10, Family $50 (2 adults + 2 children) Concession $18 (Age Pension Card) CONTACTS: BULK BUY FOR GROUPS AND COACHES $16, MORE THAN 20 PERSONS IN GROUP MUST BE PRE-PAID BEFORE 20 MARCH 2015 BULK BUY CAN ONLY BE ORDERED BY
PHONING 1300 657 559
CONTACT: Phone: 02 4883 7471 Email: publicity.brigadoon@bigpond.com Website: www.brigadoon.net.au OFFICIAL “BRIGADOON” CEILIDH (SCOTTISH KNEES-UP) BOOKINGS:
Phone: 02 4883 6033
Email: helenejessep@hotmail.com
Brigadoon is Bundanoon Australia-
with a wee bit of Scottish Flavour
11th APRIL 2015 Street Parade: 9:30am Closing Ceremony 4:30pm
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38th Annual Highlands Gathering ACCOMMODATION BOOKING AND PRE-PURCHASE TICKETING SERVICE Phone: - 1300 657 559 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BundanoonHighland-Gathering-Inc/165873971047 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ playlist?list=PL4A00A01B5A2A83AD Google+: https://plus.google.com/104379725513879185416 The Bundanoon Highland Gathering Brigadoon is recognised as the ‘premier’ Scottish event in Australia and has international links world wide, with some of the most prestigious gatherings in the world,Royal Braemar for example, and the inclusion last year of an overseas band at Brigadoon only enhanced their international reputation and that of Southern Highlands as a “Must See” event and location. Contact: the Brigadoon Publicity Officer: E: publicity.brigadoon@bigpond.com or phone 02 4883 7471
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Bundanoon Is Brigadoon - Saturday 11 April 2015 Brigadoon in 2015 will present completely “new’ events and performers for the entertainment of stalwart and enthusiastic visitors. The line up for the day includes: Chieftain of the Day: Norman Alexander Macdonald, High Commissioner Clan Donald Australia Mary Kiani: Listen to Mary as she entertains and delights the crowds at Brigadoon with her wonderful Scottish brogue. First appearance is singing Scotland’s National Song “Flower of Scotland” at the Opening Ceremony. Her final appearance, accompanied by Pumpkin Juice, will be the Closing Ceremony. “Pumpkin Juice”: Children’s Fiddle Band are an award winning Celtic Fiddle Group. Pumpkin Juice features four kids aged between 11 and 15 having fun playing fast and cheerful Scottish and Irish tunes on their fiddles. Two adults support the fiddles and Pumpkin Juice have performed in Celtic festivals around the world. “Lavoz”: Ladies Drumming Group for positive
health in women. They perform at many community, local and other city events. Their fee is put back into the Women’s Health Centre and that helps to run the drumming group. Tartan Warriors: Brigadoon will be hosting two of the “VERY Best” Heavy events competitors in the southern hemisphere, Jeremy Hogg and Reuben De Jong. Also appearing will be Jordan Steffans, winner of the Stones for the past two years and Luke Reynolds. This could be the “The Challenge of the Champions!” The Farmers Walk: new heavy event performed by the Tartan Warriors- in the Farmer’s Walk, the athlete picks up two weights and manoeuvres around a set course. Fiddlers Tent- new location and new performers. The resident Fiddling Group will be joined at the tent by new performers. They will be playing throughout the day. Stop by and catch just one tune - or a whole bracket. Visit: www.brigadoon.net.au for more details.
Wombeyan Caves Celebrates 150 years! 13 - 15 March
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This event, named the Blind Valley Festival will commence on Friday 13th March with a BBQ and Wildlife demonstration for those arriving early and continuing throughout the weekend with cave tours, theme tours, live music, community stalls, exhibitions, indigenous dancing, bush crafts, as well as a jumping castle and face painting for the kids. There will also be an ongoing BBQ, food and other refreshments from the Wombeyan Caves kiosk. Entry to the festival is free but fees apply to camping, accommodation and cave tours. Book online through www.nationalparks, and follow the links to Wombeyan Caves events.
Autumn in Wollondilly
Harvest some of Sydney’s most sought after produce
Go to visitwollondilly.com.au or call us at the Visitor Information Centre on 02 4677 8313
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MACARTHUR comes alive in Autumn
Menangle House Ghost Tours
Camden Show
Campbelltown Investigative Ghost Tour
Under a New Moon Night with a Psychic
MCSL Free Workshops
Made in Macarthur Food and Wine Tours
Friday evenings
2nd Saturday of every month (Feb - Nov) Most Saturdays
Campbelltown Arts Centre’s Exhibitions
20 & 21 March
20 March
21 March, 8 & 14 April
Throughout March and April
Skate Workshops with Totem Skate School
Inter Dominion Grand Final at Menangle Park Paceway
Progressive Wine Luncheon
Sunday 1 March
Campbelltown City Challenge Walk 8 March
21 March & 18 April 22 March
Camp Oven Cook Off at CSMM 28 March
Pixel Sounds Music Festival
Doll, Bear and Creative Fair
18 April
Secret Supper Club
AnnanRoma at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
8 March
13 March & 24 April
Ingleburn Alive Festival 14 March
26 April
For details on events happening in Macarthur go to the website www.macarthur.com.au
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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.
Look no further than Macarthur for a touch of autumn magic! This Autumn, Macarthur is ablaze with colour, so it is the perfect time to discover the region at its most vibrant. Explore the mist-cloaked landscapes on a crisp early morning bushwalk or discover the country side on a scenic horse ride. Sail with the wind on a spectacular hot air balloon ride or enjoy a tiger moth flight to get a completely different perspective of the world. The breath of fresh air will do you wonders! Above all, whiling away the weekends by enjoying a round of golf, a day of shopping, an afternoon of wine tasting, a leisurely lunch or a taking in the latest art exhibition, are just what autumn days are made for. Autumn is also a busy time in Macarthur, the calendar is jam-packed with so many different events; there is truly something for everyone.
The Inter Dominion Championship, held at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Sunday 1 March, is Australasia’s premier harness racing event – it’s the Melbourne Cup of harness racing. There will be almost $2 million in prize money at stake and 10 racing programs, as well as the finals of the World Driving Championships featuring competitors from around the world. The Annual Campbelltown City Challenge Walk in being held on Sunday 8 March at the Australian Botanic Garden. Dust of your joggers, get the whole family involved and enjoy the spectacular scenery in the 6km Fun Walk, or test your endurance, fitness and speed in the 12km Race Walk. Also on 8 March is the annual Macarthur Doll, Bear and Creative Fair. The Fair will feature everything imaginable for the doll, teddy
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
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and craft enthusiast, as well as miniatures, collectables, needlecrafts and scrapbooking. Groups and Buses are welcome. Join the region’s new dining trend, the Macarthur Secret Supper Club - treating foodies to evenings of fine dining and gourmet meals in the unlikeliest of places. The only thing the dinners have in common - their secret locations are only revealed the day of the dinner. The Supper Club will be on Friday 13
March and 24 April. On Saturday 14 March the Ingleburn Alive Festival will take place. Celebrate and enjoy the great range of free family entertainment, food and stalls galore, carnival rides and more. There will be something for everybody to enjoy. For the ultimate ghost hunting experience, join a walking tour through some of Campbelltown’s most haunted hotspots with Sydney Investigation Ghost Tours. The tours, held on the second Saturday of every month, are hosted by paranormal investigators and psychic mediums. Celebrate two full days of family fun at this year’s Camden Show which is on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March. Enjoy the all-time favourites including the Grand Parade, wood-chopping, sheep dog trials, rides, amusements, showbags, fireworks and more! Also on Saturday 21 March is the Made in Macarthur Food and Wine Tour. The tours are
Casual dining @
Melaleuca House Relax before or after exploring The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan Weekend Breakfast, Burgers, Pastas, Salads and Great Coffee
Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4:30pm Saturday-Sunday, 8am-4:30pm Evenings available for Wedding Receptions and Private Parties
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based around Macarthur’s local artisan foods and wine. Every tour is unique - with the local farms and suppliers visited dependent on the season. There are also tours on 8 and 14 April, and 9 May. The Macarthur Progressive Wine Luncheon is on Sunday 22 March. Three of Macarthur’s wineries – Fussy Grape, Trattoria La Vigna and Razorback Ridge – have grouped together to offer a self-drive, three-course, progressive lunch. The day will begin at 11.30 with canapés at Fussy Grape, followed by the main course at Trattoria La Vigna and dessert at Razorback Ridge. Wine tasting and an address by the winemakers will also be offered at each vineyard. Book early to avoid disappointment. The autumn school holidays begin on Friday 3 April. For ideas and inspiration on how to keep the kids entertained, check out the attractions section of our website. With everything from horse riding, go-karting, bushwalking and
mountain biking, through to roller skating, paintball, mini golf, holiday camps and much more, there is something for every family to enjoy.
Are you brave enough to join a Menangle House Ghost Tours? Held every Friday from 10 April, the tour includes a two course dinner, followed by a psychic reading from psychic mediums Tracey-Lee and Elisa Greenfield,
THE AuSTRAliAN BoTANic GARdEN, MouNT ANNAN
At 416 hectares, there is so much to discover at Australia’s largest Botanic Garden. Enjoy stunning Australian plant displays, rolling hills, ornamental lakes and the amazing views from Sundial Hill. The new scientific research facility, the Australian PlantBank, is open weekdays from 10 am until 4 pm.
Your Garden
Free guided tours of the Garden leave most days from the Visitor Centre.
FREE ENTRY
Open 10 am – 5 pm Narellan Road, Mount Annan To find out more rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au or phone 4634 7935
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followed by a tour of the 175 year old Menangle House. The evening promises to be mystical, enlightening and perhaps even frightening! The Campbelltown Arts Centre presents Pixel Sounds Music Festival on Saturday 18 April. This boutique music festival incorporates workshops and performances by local and international artists, using archaic gaming consoles and software. The festival builds upon the success of the Campbelltown Arts Centre’s encouragement of this burgeoning genre of music. Sunday 26 April is a date that food lovers need to mark into the diary. It is the date that ‘foodies’ in their thousands make their way to the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan for the AnnanROMA Food and Wine Festival. This hugely popular event showcases a wide variety of fresh produce stalls, restaurants, winemakers and artisans from the Macarthur region. Taste
your way around the beautiful garden setting, while enjoying a great line-up of musicians and performers – a fun day out of the entire family.
For further information on these events and attractions, 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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129th Annual Camden Show … “Still a Country Show” Friday 20 & Saturday 21 March Gold Award Winners – 2013 & 2014 NSW Tourism People’s Choice Awards Finalist - 2013 & 2014 NSW Tourism Awards – Small Festivals & Events Category Australia Day Award 2015 – Camden Council Community Event of the Year About Camden Show Camden Show ‘Still a Country Show’, an Agricultural Show, run by the community for the community. It showcases excellence in Agriculture through display, exhibition and competition in an enjoyable and attractive manner. Those who have attended Camden Show refer to it as one of the Best Agricultural Shows in NSW!
What’s at Camden Show every year? Horses, Cattle, Goats, Alpacas, Dogs, Poultry, Arts & CraftPavilion, Schools, Rodeo, Grand Parade, Street Parade, Woodchop, Sheep Dogs, Milking Displays, Country & Lifestyle Pavilions, Presidents Common & Arena, Kids Interactive, Schools, Fireworks, Education, Heritage Lane, Drovers Camp, Side Show Alley and more! 2015 Highlights • Military Tattoo with Official guests including The Governor of NSW, His Excellency, General, The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin AC, Mounted Police Musical Ride, Police Brass Band and Police Pipes and Drums. • Watch the Rodeo live in the Main Arena • ARD Freestyle Action Zone • Noah’s Farm Racing Pigs • Saturday Night Show and Fireworks Also… back by popular demand • The Brumby Run • Friday Night Rodeo • The Lifestyle & Country Style Pavilions • Schools Entertainment Arena • Kids Interactive • Carnival Rides • Amusements and Show Bags, plus all your favourites.
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Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan There is so much to explore at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan, the largest botanic garden in the country. The recently opened Australian PlantBank is an internationally significant centre for plant research and learning, incorporating the largest native plant conservation seedbank in Australia. Seed or plant material from all 25,000 Australian native plant species will progressively be deposited into the Australian PlantBank. Seeds come in many shapes and sizes, but inside each one is a tiny embryo. Scientists at the Australian PlantBank investigate how different seeds germinate and develop into
adult plants, leading to a better understanding of how plants regenerate and survive. This knowledge is used in the horticultural and agricultural industries and assists in the restoration of damaged ecosystems. Visit the Australian PlantBank and discover more about the wonderful world of plants. PlantBank is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Free volunteer guided tours of this amazing facility are offered on selected days, including weekends. Ph: 4634 7935 for tour information. Entry is free. Open daily (except for Christmas Day) from 10am to 5pm and is located off Narellan Road, Mount Annan. www.highlandsimag.com.au 17
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Southern Highlands Antiques and Collectables Fair 2 & 3 May Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May 2015 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 28th 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 2nd May and from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Sunday 3rd May. Admission is $9.00 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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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
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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.
It’s a lovely day out!
First Sunday of the Month Wollondilly Shire Hall, Picton
Ph: 0449 851 676
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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
Trainworks is Australia’s newest and largest rail museum! Here we have Australia’s largest collection of locomotives and carriages as well as stateof-the-art facilities. Trainworks is an awesome place to explore the historical significance of rail in Australia in comfort! Interactive activities litter the site and an enormous outdoor play and picnic area will keep the kids keen. Heritage train rides run every Sunday from Historic Thirlmere Station and there’s an on-site café during the weekend, there’s something to keep each family member occupied. Located just 90 km from the Sydney metro area, Trainworks at Thirlmere is the perfect day trip for visitors from Sydney, Wollongong, Campbelltown, the Southern Highlands and Canberra. Trainworks is open 7 days a week, with heritage train rides every Sunday – we run steam trains between March and November! Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am -5pm. Closed Good Friday and Christmas day. Cost: See our website or call us on 02 4683 6800. Children’s Tickets start from $11! www.trainworks.com.au info@trainworks.com.au 10 Barbour Rd, Thirlmere NSW 2572
WIRRIMBIRRA Flora & Fauna Sanctuary Managed by The David G. Stead Memorial Wild Life Research Foundation of Australia A NATIONAL TRUST (NSW) PROPERTY
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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Charming Mittagong & Bowral Things to See & Do All Aboard Model Railway Corbett Gardens in Bowral Southern Highlands Wineries Lake Alexandra International Cricket Hall of Fame VISITOR INFORMATION Southern Highlands Info 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
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precinct with homewares, clothing, needlecraft, 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. In the midst of the township 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. There are lots of walking trails around Mt Alexandra where you can explore the bush. The lookouts and walking trails on Mt. Gibraltar and Mt. Alexandra allow you to get close to nature, with abundant birdlife and wildlife. 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 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. Spring is tulip time and the Bowral Tulip Festival runs from the end of September until early October.
Indoor Play and Cafe Open 6 days Tuesday - Sunday
Now Open Late - Friday & Saturday With Dinner Menu
Unit 1/227 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong ( just south of the Mittagong Marketplace)
www.neenysplayhouse.com.au
Ph: 02 4871 3750
WILLIAMS QUALITY MEATS Bacon, Ham & Prosciutto. Beef, Lamb, Pork & Poultry. Crocodile & Game meats. Marinated Meat, Poussin, Quail & Rabbit. Smallgoods, Smoked Items. Veal, Venison & Yearlings. Open 6 days a week
ROUNDABOUT THE HOUSE Pavers, retaining walls, pergolas, garden sheds, gates, arbours, cubbys, fencing, dove cotes & lots more. OPEN 7 DAYS
Crn Main & Alice Sts Mittagong.
96 Bowral Rd, Mittagong
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Neeny’s Playhouse in Mittagong Neeny’s Playhouse provides a huge range of activities to keep the kids entertained for hours. • giant double slide • 3 storey structure • interactive ball area • jumping castle with slide • mini climbing wall • fenced off toddler/baby area • lots more for the kids to discover
Neeny’s café provides a range of hot and cold food and beverages to enjoy while relaxing in the café area. No outside food is permitted in Neeny’s as they have a café and there are a large number of children with allergies who attend the centre. Neeny’s is a nut free zone. Ask the staff about frequent visitors card. Present an Australian baby card and receive one free hot drink. Gift vouchers are available (1 days notice please) After School Hours Special Save $2 on each entry after 3.30pm weekdays. (Not valid Weekends, School Holidays or Public Holidays)
Neeny’s Playhouse, Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong.
Open 6 days Tuesdays - Sundays (9.30am & 10am on Sundays) www.neenysplayhouse.com.au Ph: 02 4871 3750
GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
All Aboard Model Railways is one of the premier attractions in the Southern Highlands. Journey through the world of model trains with our unique indoor displays and landscaped miniature garden. The shop has an extensive range of Model Railway products. Enjoy light refreshments in the Coffee Shop.
OPEN 10AM-4PM
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A Camera on Gallipoli The Australian War Memorial’s travelling exhibition A camera on Gallipoli is now open at Berrima District Museum. A camera on Gallipoli showcases 39 candid World War I photographs captured by Sir Charles Ryan while serving with the Australian Imperial Force in Turkey in 1914-15. Ryan’s sensitivity, his empathy with those on both sides, and his eye for the remarkable – and the remarkable in the everyday – are apparent in his photographic work. These images take us behind the stirring accounts of battle at Gallipoli being reported at home
to reveal the dry, forbidding landscape, tired troops in the trenches, squalid dugouts, and the horrendous task of burying the dead. In this display of mateship, stoicism and dogged endurance, is the spirit of Anzac. Ryan led a remarkable life; he served from 1876 as a doctor with the Turkish army and temporarily became a Russian prisoner of war. He returned to Melbourne in 1878 and was commissioned as captain, Volunteer Medical Service. In 1880 he treated Ned Kelly and other injured at Glenrowan after police did battle with the bushranger’s gang. A Camera on Gallipoli will be on display every day, 10.00am to 4.00pm, at Berrima District Museum, beside the bridge at Berrima, until 22 March 2015.
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CRAFT SHOP Local, unique hand crafted gifts, baby/children's wear, wool, patterns & needles.
OPEN 7 DAYS Corbett Plaza, Bowral
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Lake Alexandra in Mittagong is a man - made lake, originally a dam, and was constructed to provide a reliable supply of water to operate the works for the Fitzroy Bessemer Steel and Hematite Coal Company 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 exceptional. 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! t ou ure t n’ ab nt s! Do ask dve our to f a l t et o ca rg ge ri fo ran isto r h ou nd a
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wonder of the at underworld Wombeyan Caves Wombeyan is the perfect escape. Explore beautiful caves, bushwalk to spectacular mountain lookouts, secluded waterfalls or the dramatic limestone gorge. Visit for the day or stay awhile. Accommodation packages include cave tours or buy a cave pass.
for information call: 02 4843 5976 or visit:
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au & follow the links to Wombeyan
Australia’s Highest Zipline Experience A whopping 34.8 meters off the ground, or 10 stories high, the highest zipline in Australia is not only a thrill-seekers dream, but offers breathtaking views of the Illawarra region. The state-of-the-art Zipline Tour is the result of a $1 million investment from Merlin Entertainments Group, which reinforces its ongoing commitment to tourism in the local area. The Illawarra is one of the most breathtaking regions in Australia and the addition of the Zipline Tour, which complements our existing Treetop Walk, creates yet another unique reason to visit this amazing area. Featuring a series of integrated cables spanning 247 meters, the all-new Zipline Tour allows you to sail through the treetops and soak up the breathtaking panoramic views – from the lush tree tops right out to the Pacific Ocean.
The Illawarra Fly Zipline Tour includes access to the Treetop Walk to create a 2.5 hour experience where you can truly immerse yourself in the natural environment. The 1.5km return Treetop Walk takes in native rainforest, 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, coastal towns and out to the Pacific Ocean. With stunning views, guided tours, a visitor centre and cafe, Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is a great day out for families, couples or groups of friends. Ph: 1300 362 881 182 Knights Hill Rd, Knights Hill For more information visit www.illawarrafly.com.au
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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
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. 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
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 disappeared by the 1870s, partly due to the loss of their hunting land to European settlers.
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BUNDANOON PIONEER FLASK 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
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 ordinary 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.
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
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Historic Berrima Things to See & Do Berrima Courthouse Museum Berrima District Museum Berrima Goal 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 and 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. 3 2 www.monthlyimag.com.au
The first Europeans to investigate the area 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. The Courthouse Museum and Berrima Gaol are still two impressive sandstone buildings which every visitor must see. Until a few years ago the gaol was still used as a prison. 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
Mrs Oldbucks Pantry
Shop 2, 3 & 4 Berrima's Retreat
Delectable jams • Toppings • Sauces • Honeys • Chutneys • 120 teas • Confectionery • Gourmet delights. www.mrsoldbucks.com.au
Ph: 02 4877 2729
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Open every day 8.30am - close (behind the Lolly Shop)
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.
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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
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Surveyor General Inn Australia's oldest, continuous licenced Inn Lunch & dinner, great local wines & a wide choice of draught beer.
Open 7 days.
An extensive range of gifts, magnets, locally crafted named mugs, soap, melts and much, more.
Old Hume Hwy, Berrima
Mrs Oldbucks Corner, Berrima
Mon-Sat till midnight, Sun 11am-10pm Accommodation & history!
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Galleries... Gourmet Delights... Bakery Delicacies! Accomodation... Treat yourself to a break away and stay in the Motel located in the centre of town. Visit the Courthouse Museum 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: Thursday - 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
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Bundanoon - the place to be in 2015 Behind the village’s sleepy façade there’s an abundance of activity – and we want to share it with you! One of the oldest villages in the Highlands, Bundanoon owes its existence to the coming of the railway, and a visit to the historical Bundanoon Railway Station and the nearby The Old Goods Shed, which houses the History Group’s exhibitions, is a must. Of course, it’s still a working railway station used by locals and visitors who come to walk in Morton National Park which is easily accessed by foot from the village. With the events planned by interest groups and organisations to celebrate Bundanoon’s Sesquicentenary, everyone is sure to find something to enjoy, from exhibitions of needlework over the past 150 years, history tours, garden parties, musical events, fun in the Community Garden, bush dances, Christmas in July to our well known Winterfest and Brigadoon. Bundanoon will be hosting the
commemorative Kangaroo March late in 2015, which coincides with the Anzac Centenary. Take a step back in time, eat in the camp kitchen, sing songs from the past and learn about the young country boys who marched off to enlist in the Great War. Bundanoon is a vibrant community and there is much to enjoy – as our thousands of visitors over the past 150 years would tell you. For more information visit www.bundanoon150.org.au Look out for our signs!
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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.
www.classicthai.com.au
Ph: 4871 2793
Ph: 4877 2008
Lunch, Sat & Sun: 11.30 2.00pm Dinner 5.30pm till late
HIGHLANDS ARCADE, (behind ANZ Bank)
BYO. Old Hume Hwy, Berrima
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Moss Vale Show
Robertson Show
In 2015 the 129th Moss Vale & District Show will be full of fun and packed with breathtaking events & exhibitions! There will be a Wife Carrying Competition, Demolition Derby, Ute Muster, The Tradies Titans of Tug-O-War Challenge & Miniature Railway. This year sees the first year for Chook Washing & Chook Art at the Poultry Pavilion. Parading Beef Cattle will show off the very best of the Districts local Beef. The Pavilion displays local Artists, Photographers, Jams, Champion Roses, Honey, Scarecrows & 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, German Shepherd agility team, Fly Dogs, Crocodile Man & lots more! Along with our Farmyard Nursery, Men’s Shed, Sideshow Alley, Trivia Treasure Hunt & Pet Show. Don’t miss our show it will be one of our best! Our Schedule of Events and entry forms is available now on our website www.mossvaleshow.com Moss Vale Showground,
From the moment the gates open on Friday, 6 March until the spectacular fireworks display the following evening, this year’s Robertson 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. 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 on display. Don’t forget the high quality exhibits with the Dairy and Beef cattle strutting their stuff 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. As well, the Berrima District Old Machinery Club will promote an intriguing range of machines from days gone by.
Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale. Ph: 02 4868 1869 www.mossvaleshow.com.au
Robertson Showground, Robertson Ph: 4885 1620 or 00411 537600
13 - 15 March
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6 & 7 March
Bowral Autumn Music Festival - 27-29 March 2015 This annual chamber music festival is now well established on the calendar for the Southern Highlands and further afield. It brings quality performances for our enjoyment and this year will continue that tradition. The main venue, St Jude’s Church in Bowral, is a beautiful space for the listening audience and the wonderful organ will enhance our listening pleasure. The Acacia Quartet will be the Ensemble-inResidence. This dynamic string group is held in high regard and has earned an enviable reputation, within Australia and internationally. The performers are violinists Lisa Stewart and Myee Clohessy, violoist Stefan Duwe and cellist Anna Martin- Scrase. They have four successful CDs and have worked with well-known composers including Elena Kats-Chernin and Lyle Chan. The program will include much loved works by Borodin, Schumann, Mozart, Vivaldi and Dvorak as well as delightful pieces by Gershwin, Kreisler, Schulhoff, Kats-Chernin
and Corea. The program also includes the pianist Gerard Willhems, ABC Young Performer of the Year Saxophonist Nick Russoniello, harpsicord specialist Dr Neal Peres Da Costa, narrator Rachel Gregg and Sydney University’s resident organist Amy Johansen. Most concerts are at St Jude’s but on Saturday morning a program will be presented at the Mittagong Playhouse. Performances will include Mozart’s string quartet No 1 “Lodi”, Children’s songs by Chick Corea, Solo works by Nick Russoniello and Elena Kats- Chernin’s Butteflying and Russian Rag. Tickets for individual concerts or a full subscription are available at the Southern Highlands Tourism Information Centre 4871 2888. Further information is at
www.bowralautumnmusicfestival.org.au.
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Collector Village Pumpkin Festival - 3 May Sunday 3rd of May 2015 will not only be celebrated in Collector as the annual Pumpkin Festival day, but will also commemorate the 150th anniversary of the most colourful period in its history when Ben Hall and his gang of bushrangers roamed the countryside around Collector, holding up stage coaches and hundreds of travellers and homesteads. The bushranger theme will be carried throughout this year’s pumpkin festival with scarecrows sporting bushy beards and pumpkins carved like stage coaches instead of the traditional Cinderella type. For a real treat, visitors will be able to take a ride in a fully restored Cob & Co Coach that will be operating at the Collector Oval all day. Adjacent to the oval will be the return of the heritage machinery and classic car display with over ten regional clubs expected to have their best machines and vehicles on display. Over 100 market stalls will line the full length of Bourke Street from the Collector Oval to the Memorial Hall making for a colourful scene and offering a huge variety of food, beverage, art and craft, local produce and of course… pumpkins! Special activities for the children will include the hay bale maze and the scarecrow building competition as well as two free shows by popular Ex-Hooley Dooley performer; Antione (Ant1!!). Meanwhile, Regular entertainers Pat Drummond and Karen Lynne will be joined on stage by guest artists and bush poets for six hours of non-stop entertainment. With the region experiencing extraordinary
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summer rainfall, records could be set to tumble in the iconic event of the festival; the Giant Pumpkin growing competition. Growers are remaining tight lipped about their prized vegetables but organisers are confident that last year’s winning weight of a 266.5 kg pumpkin entered by Robinson grower, Rick Downes, will be eclipsed this year by several entries. Of course, there will be no shortage of pumpkin soup and pumpkin scones that have made the event famous and nothing could taste better than a piping hot pumpkin pie on a brisk autumn day at Collector. So if you are looking for a great day out for all the family, lock in Sunday 3rd May for the Collector Village Pumpkin Festival. For further information, please go to: www.facebook.com/ CollectorVillagePumpkinFestival Or contact Gary Poile on 0423 672153
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Collector Village Pumpkin Festival
Sunday 3 May 2015
Live Music Local produce Market Stalls Coffee, treats Local Wine Classic Cars Old Machinery Cob & Co Rides
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GREAT FOOD AND LOTS OF FUN GIANT PUMPKINS, SCARECROW BUILDING STRAW BALE MAZE AND MUCH MORE Directions: take the Federal Highway to Collector and follow the signs to the free parking area.
FESTIVAL TIME: 10am to 4pm ENTRY: $5 Adult ~ children FREE! For more information on the festival and how to win over $2000 in prize money, please join us on FaceBook:
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Cellar Doors
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
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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.
3. ARTEMIS WINES 46 Sir Charles Moses Lane Off the Old Hume Highway, Mittagong
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday 10.am – 4pm Weekends and Public Holidays; 10.am – 5pm
Phone: (02) 48721311 Mobile: 0416 300 471 markantony@artemiswines.com.au www.artemiswines.com.au mark@sunshackcider.com www.sunshackcider.com You are welcome to visit Cellar Door and enjoy award winning wines and ciders that brothers, Anton and Mark, produce on site at Mundrakoona Estate. Recent awards include 2011 Artemis Riesling, rated at 95/100 and part of the 2012 Citibank NSW Wine Awards “Best of the Best Top 40”. The popular Sunshack Apple and Pear Ciders are also available at the cellar door.
RESTAURANT
2. BOUSAADA VINEYARD
4. CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS
Open Thurs - Mon10.30am to 5pm. Groups by app.
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
In a magnificent vineyard and lake setting, Michele & Alastair, will welcome you to Bou-saada's stunning cellar door to taste their elegant and sophisticated wines. The family operation uses bio-dynamic techniques, hand-pruning and picking, to produce high quality wines, displaying subtle fruit characters and light acidity; Riesling, Fume Blanc, Pinot Noir & Merlot and a luscious, dessert Mead is also on offer. Week-end Vine Walks & Talks.
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.
135 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong (1st right off Wombeyan Caves Rd)
Phone: 02 48785399 Mob: 0421 716768 or 0412 595852 www.bousaada.com E: wines@bousaada.com
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5. 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.
128 Nowra Road Moss Vale 2577 Sally Beresford & Chris Harvey Open Thurs - Sun & pub hols 10 - 5pm Ph: 02 4869 4792 www.mountashby.com.au 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
6. SOUTHERN HIGHLAND WINES
8. BANJO'S RUN VINEYARD
Cnr Oldbury Rd & Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest Cellar Door open 7 days, 10 - 5 Restaurant open for lunch Thursday – Monday Ph: 4868 2300 www.shw.com.au info@shw.com.au
212 Sally’s Corner Rd, EXETER NSW
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 ng 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.
⑦7. MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE
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 www.banjosrun.com.au Cellar Door, Award Winning Wines Group bookings welcome, Tastings in the vines, Family run, Rural setting, Friendly Working farm, Telephone and online sales
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9. CUTTAWAY HILL @ eling forest Best Cellar Door Award from Wine magazine. 12587 Hume Highway, Sutton Forest 2577 Cellar door open for tastings tours and sales 7 days 10:30am-4:30pm Ph: 02 4858 1788 wines@cuttawayhillwines.com.au
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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.
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The Grape Escape;
a Wine Tour like no other; you will be looked after like family. Our tours can be arranged to your requirements if needed, or we will guide you, as we have been Wine Touring in the Highlands for over 10 years. We cater for couples, groups from 2 to 30, half and full days tours, 7 days a week. We offer wine and cheese matching; great food ; latest releases and the tasting of award winning wines, as the Southern Highlands have many.
We have our own bus and offer cheese, water and sweets on board. As well, we give you a video of your day spent with The Grape Escape. The Grape Escape is a well respected Tour Company and offers you very personal wine tastings with the owners of the Cellar Doors! We are an accredited family tour business. My husband John and I have made many contacts over the years that have helped us to become an outstanding business. We were nominated for Excellence in an Attraction - Tour Service 2013 & 2014! Read what others say about our tours on Trip Adviser Grape Escape NSW Check out our Facebook page; Grape Escape NSW Book a tour from our website:
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Your local iMag is a free publication providing the local community & visitors to our region, with information about What's On & Places to Eat, Play & Stay. It is one of 7 iMags covering NSW and is distributed each month between Campbelltown & Goulburn, throughout the Southern Highlands & into the Illawarra region.
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Experience the Highlands on a Trike Love the Southern Highlands? Then take a tour with the team from Highland Trike Tours and see it in a whole new way. Whether you’re a thrill seeking teenager or an adventurous 80 year old, then Highland Trike Tours caters for you! See the beautiful Southern Highlands whilst having an exhilarating experience. You choose the pace whilst the tour operators, John and Gwen, will be there to make it a story you will be re-telling for years!
Highland Trike Tours takes you on a journey of the ‘real’ Southern Highlands, with the feel of a motorbike but the comfort and safety of a car. All that is required from you is to sit back and enjoy cruising along scenic, country roads, with the wind in your hair and nothing but fresh air and stunning scenery. Your host John, will entertain you with his local knowledge and gregarious nature, tailoring the trip to whatever you desire. If it's lunch in Bowral, High Tea at Peppers, Wine Tasting or browsing the beautiful village stores in Berrima, it’s all complimented by a funfilled, exhilarating cruise through some of the country’s most breath-taking scenery with your own personal driver, armed with helpful hints and tips on the best of the stunning Southern Highlands. Highland Trike Tours is a must! To find out more about organized tours or to create your own individualized experience go to www.highlandtriketours.com.au or contact John directly on 0412 555 757. Find us on Facebook: highlandtriketoursaust
H IGHLAND TRIKE TOURS You choose the pace – passive, exhilarating or adrenaline rush!
Why not treat your loved ones with a gift voucher! Experience the Southern Highlands with your own chauffer driven Motor Trike. The most unique way to see the Southern Highlands and visit its many attractions. www.highlandtriketours.com.au enquiries@highlandtriketours.com.au
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Places of Interest
for school holiday fun! TRAINWORKS
Australia’s newest and biggest rail experience. Open 7 days. Steam Train rides every Sunday. 10 Barbour Rd, Thirlmere. Ph: 4681 8001 www.trainworks.com.au
LAKE ALEXANDRA
A man-made Lake in the Mittagong township. Find an abundance of birdlife, walks, BBQ facilities and a fantastic playground. A delightful venue for a picnic or a stroll through the reserve. Queen St Mittagong.
ALL ABOARD BRAEMAR MODEL RAILWAYS
All Aboard Model Railways is one of the premier attractions in the Southern Highlands. Journey through the world of model trains with the unique displays and trainscaped miniature garden. 68-72 Old Hume Hwy, Braemar. Ph: 4871 2966 www.allaboard.com.au
FITZROY FALLS
Visitor centre and café in the Morton National Park. The boardwalk is suited to wheelchairs and the falls are only a few minutes from the car park. Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls. Ph 4887 7270
THE INTERNATIONAL CRICKET HALL OF FAME Visit the Bradman Museum and relive
the experience and learn the facts! St Judes Street, Bowral Ph: 4862 1247 www.internationalcrickethall.com
ILLAWARRA FLY TREE TOP WALK
This 500 metre elevated walkway has 2 cane levered arms, taking visitors to the edge of the escarpment, offering awe inspiring views
over the valley to the ocean. With a visitor centre, complete with café, retail and regional information, the FLY is a fantastic destination that will inspire young and old. Knights Hill Road, Knights Hill. Ph:1300 362 881 www.illawarrafly.com
AUSTRALIAN BOTANIC GARDENS; MT ANNAN Australia’s largest Botanic Garden,
416 hectares in size. Rolling hills and ornamental lakes set amidst displays of Australian plants. Walking trails, a mountain bike track and café. Open 10 am – 5 pm Narellan Road, Mount Annan. www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au Ph: 4634 7935.
WOMBEYAN CAVES
Explore beautiful caves, bush walk to spectacular mountain lookouts and waterfalls or the limestone gorge. Cabins & cottages available. Wombeyan Caves Rd, Wombeyan Caves, 69 kms from Mittagong. Ph: 4843 5976 www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
WIRRIMBIRRA
Flora & Fauna Sanctuary. Native plant nursery, bushwalking trails, gift shop, picnic tables and native animals. OPEN: Tuesday - Sunday 9am4pm 3105 Remembrance Drive, Bargo. Ph: 4684 1112 www.wirrrimbirra.com.au
GOULBURN HISTORIC WATERWORKS
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. Marsden Weir, Goulburn. Ph: 4823 4448 www.highlandsimag.com.au 47
Tallong Apple Day Festival – Sunday 3 May
It’s our tenth anniversary Festival! A fun day for family and friends 9am to 3pm at Tallong village.
Highlights include: • More than 50 street market stalls • Food and refreshment stalls, wine tasting, apple cider, sparkling apple juice • Games for kids – of all ages • Rock Climbing Wall • Fleece to Garment competition • Apple Granny competition • Vintage cars and farm machinery • Archery for adults and kids. • Wood chopping and other craft demos. • Apple Sculpture competitions • Mrs T’s Apple Day Bake-off competition • Mountain Dew Band and other local musicians. All profits go to local community projects: Tallong Rural Fire Service, Tallong Public School, Memorial Hall Trust, St Stephen’s Church
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Details at: www.tallong.com.au Phone: 0424 956 534
Boral is the major sponsor. Entry by gold coin donation. See www.tallong.com.au or our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TallongAppleDay.
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2015 Goulburn Plaza Show 21-22 March The annual Goulburn Show, rebranded this year by our major sponsor as the Goulburn Plaza Show is one of the largest community events in the Goulburn Mulwaree area and will be held on the weekend of the 21st & 22nd of March 2015. It is billed as “Something for everyone” promoting a low cost family fun weekend. Running since 1880, this year we will be celebrating our 135th Annual Goulburn Show. As 2015 is also the 100th anniversary of the formation of The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps we are proud to theme this year’s Show as the “Centenary of ANZAC”. Of course there will be all the old Show favourites such as the pavilion exhibits, rides,
show bags, side show alley, food and produce stalls, trade, industry, farm and machinery displays, animal exhibits and of course Fletcher’s Ark Animal Nursery, show jumping, sporting, team sorting, camel rides, a wine show, chain-saw sculpture, sheep-wool display, Speed Shear Sheep competition, live music on the stage in the new Veolia Arena, circus workshops, wood chop, Junior Showgirl, Master Showman competitions, ute muster, Young Farmers Challenge, a reptile show and much, much more! Gates will open to the public at 9am each day. Pavilions open 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. Goulburn Recreational Area Showground Braidwood Road. Ph: 4821 6813 or 0428 298 157 Website: www.goulburnshow.com.au Email: info@goulburnshow.com.au
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Something for everyone!
∙ Traditional Pavilion Displays ∙ Livestock Exhibits and Attractions ∙ Market Stalls ∙ Trade Display ∙ Side Show Alley ∙ Show Bags ∙ Food Stands ∙ Auto Alley ∙ Ute Muster ∙ Vintage & Historic Car Display ∙ Lots of new & old entertainment and much, much more!
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Things to See & Do Visit spectacular Fitzroy Falls Robertson Rail Heritage Station Budderoo National Park 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
Robertson is the lushest of the Southern
Highlands landscapes and is renowned for its rich volcanic soil in which potatoes are grown for the NSW market. Potatoes were the first crops planted in Robertson when a large parcel of land was cleared in the mid 19C. It could be said that this was due to the prevalence of landholders with an Irish background. Robertson’s development followed the usual pattern of rural towns with churches, cricket and football teams, schools, school of arts and agricultural societies. Macquarie Pass, linking the Highlands to
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the coast was such a brilliant spectacle that Robertson soon became the eastern gateway to the Highlands. Local businessmen, eager to capitalise on the town’s potential, brought the attractions of the area to general attention; the waterfalls, gorges and lush countryside. 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. 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, collectables and a cafe. The Illawarra Fly turns exploring the cliff tops into a great adventure with treetop walkways, a soaring tower, and sweeping coastal vistas from Port Kembla to Kiama. Robertson is a great place to use as a base when exploring the Highlands, close to national parks and half way between the coast and plains. The town is within easy reach of the surrounding towns of Berrima, Bowral, Bundanoon, Fitzroy Falls, Mittagong, Moss Vale and Sutton Forest, all great places to wander, stop for something to eat and browse through the unique little shops and galleries.
Robertson Pie Shop
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
OPEN ALL YEAR Delicious 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
Come and explore the shops & cafe at the
Accommodation 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
And Chats Cafe & Restaurant Eat in or takeaway Open 7 days Illawarra Highway Robertson
Ph: 4885 1444
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Home – Income – Lifestyle – a tree changer’s special! Business Opportunity! One of the Southern Highlands‘ best known antique shops, Robertson Recollections, is up for sale. It’s a large shop known both for its variety and for its eclectic mix. Owners Dion and Micki Boehme opened at Easter 1996. For over 19 years their shop has become a landmark in the picturesque village of Robertson.
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But, now in their 70s, Dion & Micki think it’s time to wind down. “Robertson has been very good to us”, they say, “we came here as tree- changers, and still can’t quite believe we’ve been able to live stress-free in this beautiful green village, and also make a good living. “I think, there’s more to be made, too”, Dion says. “All these years, we’ve traded solely over the counter. There’s huge scope for increased sales, through a presence on the Web”. “We’ve found the lifestyle hard to beat”, they add. “We live behind the shop, in a sunny garden apartment and grow our own vegetables, yet we’re under 2 hours from Sydney and Canberra, and only 30 minutes from the Coast. It was Dion who coined the phrase “green heart of the Highlands”, to describe Robertson – a description that’s since been pretty universally adopted. For more information about this income and lifestyle opportunity, phone Susan Everdell at Inside Story Realty 02 4885 2288
Fitzroy Falls, the Visitor Centre and Cafe Fitzroy Falls, in Morton National Park, offers scenery on a grand scale. Waterfalls, wildflowers, native animals, sandstone cliffs, lush rainforest gullies and sweeping views of the escarpment are all good reasons for visitors to include this area in a tour of the Southern Highlands. There are several walks to choose from: a timber boardwalk to the falls or a 7km walk into a rainforest gully. The Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is open seven days and provides a range of information on Morton National Park and other places to visit in the area. Tourist information, maps, interpretative displays, souvenirs, local craft, annual Parks Passes and Discovery Tours (prior booking required) are available. The Falls CafĂŠ offers a selection of tasty home cooked meals or simply coffee and cake in a bush environment.
The barbecue facilities, toilets, picnic shelters, all with disabled access, provide you with an environment in which you might spend a day relaxing, walking or just enjoying the scenery. Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls. Open 7 days per week 9am to 5pm. Ph: (02) 4887 7270.
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
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Heritage Goulburn in
Things to See & Do Goulburn Historic Waterworks Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre Goulburn War Memorial & Museum The Big Merino VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 201 Sloane Street, Goulburn Ph: 02 4823 4492 www.igoulburn.com
Goulburn, has become a thriving regional
centre rich in extraordinary, vintage and handmade shopping, as well as great food and fantastic wine. But if you still need to be convinced to get off the highway and visit Goulburn perhaps the choice of fascinating historical locations, beautiful architecture and natural vistas, as well as the delectable food and wine will tempt you. Standing sentinel over the City is the Goulburn War Memorial and Museum on Rocky Hill. Built by public subscription in 1924, the War Memorial is a lasting tribute to the gallant men of the Goulburn District who served in WWI. The War Memorial is a square tower of stone conglomerate and concrete. It stands at a
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height of 20 metres above the top of Rocky Hill. Inside the tower is a tablet inscribed with the names of those who enlisted from this district and a lookout gallery that provides spectacular views over the city of Goulburn. Whilst at the Memorial, visit the Museum in the adjacent cottage, which houses a valuable collection of artefacts allocated to the city of Goulburn after World War I including; personal items used by soldiers, memorabilia and medals. The local history room displays Goulburn’s association with, and contribution to the two World Wars. Each object tells a unique story, of survival, mateship and the history of warfare. It’s not just a sense of history that shapes this lovely inland city but the beautiful gardens that are scattered throughout. There is plenty more to discover if you dig around or go further afield and enjoy the rolling countryside, majestic caves and winding rivers. Pop in to Goulburn’s Historic Waterworks set on the riverbank. For young or old, the mechanically-minded or uninitiated, it is certainly not to be missed. The Waterworks and Museum is a tribute to Australia’s industrial revolution and features; the beam engine, installed in 1883 and one of the last fully operational original examples remaining in the world.
The Best Country Rose Show in Australia The Goulburn Rose Festival is in its 22nd year and will be held on the weekend of 14-15 March 2015, 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 2015 Rose Festival will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the ANZACs. The Goulburn Rose Festival is proud to adopt this as its theme for the Festival. Proceedings will be opened by local woman, Mrs Terri Ross (previously Lieutenant Terri Roche, 8th Field Ambulance) who was amongst the first group of Australian Army nurses to arrive in Vietnam, in May 1967. A key part of the Festival is the hotly-contested rose & floral art competition with $1500 in prize monies. The competition has categories for all - novices, clubs and serious rosarians. Along with the rose displays there will be
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. STEAMING DATES FOR 2015:
an exhibition by the Goulburn & District Art Society with artwork for sale. 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 wander through the many public rose gardens; the Goulburn War Memorial & Museum; or soak up the atmosphere of yesteryear with a stroll around the Belmore Park precinct. Enquiries: (incl program and competition schedule) phone the Visitors’ Information Centre on 1800 353 646, or visit www.goulburnrosefestival.org.au, or
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War Memorial 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.
15 March, 12 April, 7 June. Further dates to be advised.
Memorial Drive, Rocky Hill, Goulburn
Ph: 4823 4448
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FEATURED EVENTS: Bowral Antique Fair 2 & 3 May
Bowral Autumn Music Festival 27-29 March
EVENTS & FESTIVALS: March/April
Robertson Show 6 & 7 March
Goulburn Show 21-22 March
Goulburn Rose Festival 14-15 March
Moss Vale Show 13-15 March
Brigadoon 11 April
Bundanoon Sesquicentenary Throughout 2015
THIRLMERE FESTIVAL OF STEAM 1 March. Thirlmere. All day. Take a steam train day trip from Sydney Central and suburbs to the Thirlmere Festival of Steam. An exciting and feature-packed annual event - now in its 26th year celebrating the first weekend of steam excitement at Thirlmere for 2015. Ph: 4681 8001 www.trainworks.com.au www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam. com.au ROBERTSON SHOW 6 & 7 March. Robertson Showgrounds. Fireworks display, craft, needlework, flowers and cakes on display, exhibits of dairy and beef cattle and poultry and dog sections. Great Australian Potato Race, Demolition Derby, Push Bikes and Gig races, Women’s Pumpkin Lawn Bowls, Weight Judging Competition, Hay 56 www.monthlyimag.com.au
Stacking and the unusual rides. Ph: 4885 1620 or 00411 53760 MOSS VALE SHOW 13-15 March. Moss Vale Showground, Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale. Displays, demonstrations, entertainment and amusement rides. Exhibits and fun!! Ph: 4868 1869 www.mossvaleshow.com.au GOULBURN’S 22ND ANNUAL ROSE FESTIVAL. 14 - 15 March. Goulburn Soldiers Club, 15 Market Street Goulburn. Huge displays and thousands of blooms to smell. Featuring hundreds of named roses on display including the City of Goulburn Rose. Rose & Floral Art Competitions with great prize money available. Art Exhibition - Goulburn & District Art Society. Display’s and sale of roses plants, gardening tools & crafts will also be on sale Ph: 4822 1313 or 0408 490 598
BUNDANOON CELEBRATES 150 yrs: 4 March. The official launch of Bundanoon’s Sesquicentenary Events: 7 March, 7.00pm for 7.30 Cinema Rex. Fund Raiser for Bikes for Humanity - ‘Life of Brian’ in Soldiers Memorial Hall Bundanoon 8 March Grow Eat Cook Festival. Quest for Life Centre, Ellsmore Rd. Bundanoon. Local food, stalls, talks and demos - heritage apples, bee keeping, sustainable food growing, fun for kids, live music, wood fired pizza. www. bundanooncommunitygarden. org.au 14 & 15 March. History Group - Mini Bus Tours of Bundanoon. Discover the fascinating history of Bundanoon in this 1 1/2 tour. Buses depart The Old Goods Shed, Railway Ave 10.30am and
1pm each day. Ph: 4883 6971 21 – 22 March 9am - 4pm. Needles & Natter Soldiers Memorial Hall Bundanoon. ‘The Art of Needle Work: Past and Present’. Thread your way through a wonderful display of items on loan from local residents and history groups, including handmade wedding gowns, hand sewn christening gowns and baby clothes, handmade lace made by grandmothers, old spinning wheels and sewing machines and hand-made dolls, reflecting needlecraft through the last 150yrs. Buy some treasures from “The Haberdashery.” 11 April. Brigadoon. Parade starts 9.30am. After the mists have risen at dawn, the town of Bundanoon becomes Brigadoon for a day. The main street is closed and there is a bustle of activity as people prepare for the big parade and then the festivities get underway. You don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy a day in the Highlands! www.brigadoon.net.au 25 April. 7pm for 7.30pm Cinema Rex. To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the ANZACS, Cinema Rex will be screening ‘Gallipoli’. Soldiers Memorial Hall, Bundanoon DOLL, BEAR AND CREATIVE FAIR 8 March 9.30am - 3pm. Campbelltown Catholic Club, 20-22 Camden Road, Campbelltown. Features everything for the doll, bear and craft enthusiast. Trading tables with everything that you need to make, create, finish, collect or buy. Also includes miniatures,
doll houses, collectables, needlecraft, scrapbooking, valuations, doll/bear repairs, stage display, raffles and entertainment. Ph: 4655 5022 WOMBEYAN CAVES 150 YEARS CELEBRATION 13 - 15 March. Wombeyan Caves Road, Wombeyan Caves. Over the weekend there will be cave tours, candle light tours, musical performances, cultural displays, historical displays, nature displays, children’s activities, BBQs & stalls. Camping available. Ph: 4843 5976 INGLEBURN ALIVE FESTIVAL 14 March Oxford Rd, Ingleburn. Ingleburn’s big day out! The streets buzz with free entertainment, rides and activities for the young and the young at heart. Oxford Road in Ingleburn’s CBD comes alive with loads of street stalls, amusement rides, entertainment, a petting farm and camel rides. The event ends with a spectacular fireworks display at Milton Park that can be seen for miles. This year’s special guests will be the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who will be performing two stage shows throughout the festival. Ph: 4645 4921 STEAM TRAIN RIDES EVERY SUNDAY 15 March 11 – 2pm. Trainworks, 10 Barbour Rd, Thirlmere. Take a ride back into history aboard an historic Steam Train. A 45 minute experience from historic Thirlmere station to Buxton station and return is plenty of time to reminisce, share your experience, take a
few photos and stretch your legs. Whether you’re visiting with friends, sharing family stories with kids or parents, it’s a great day out, rain or shine. Pair your Steam Train Ride with a ticket into Trainworks and get a full day of rail hertiage, interactive and audio-visual exhibits at the nation’s newest and largest Train Museum. Museum Tickets, Sunday Steam Train Tickets and Combination Museum + Steam Train Tickets available on the day from Trainworks Reception. www.trainworks.com.au CAMPBELLTOWN ARTS CENTRE’S PERMANENT COLLECTION EXHIBITION Until 15 March. 10am - 4pm. Campbelltown Arts Centre, Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown View some of the outstanding works from the permanent collection comprising of more than 100 works. View works by artists such as Ken Done, Suzanne Archer, Arthur Boyd, James Gleeson, Enos Namatjira, William Dobell and many more. Ph: 4645 4100 GOULBURN SHOW 21 - 22 March. Goulburn Show Ground. Pavilion Displays, exhibits, stalls, trade display, side show alley, show www.highlandsimag.com.au 57
FEATURED EVENTS: Bowral Antique Fair 2 & 3 May
Bowral Autumn Music Festival 27-29 March
EVENTS & FESTIVALS: March/April
Robertson Show 6 & 7 March
Goulburn Show 21-22 March
Goulburn Rose Festival 14-15 March
Moss Vale Show 13-15 March
Brigadoon 11 April
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bags, food stands, Ute Muster, vintage & historic car display, entertainment and more! Chainsaw sculpting/carving, Reptile World, Fletchers Ark Animal Nursery, rides. Ph: 4821 6813 www. goulburnshow.com.au MADE IN MACARTHUR FOOD AND WINE TOURS. 21 March. Summer Tour. Enjoy a day touring the Macarthur region’s country side! Macarthur Food and Wine Tours is a boutique tour company specialising in providing a unique rural Macarthur experience based around local artisan food and wines. Every tour is unique. Epicure tastings and tea, produce market, orchard, farm, grazing board lunch, wine tasting. 8 April. Mini Foodies School Holiday Tour One. Sustainability Centre workshop 58 www.monthlyimag.com.au
and tour, picnic lunch Botannical Gardens, Orchard, Organic Farm 14 April. Mini Foodies School Holiday Tour Two. Visit the Camden Community Gardens, go fruit picking, pasta workshop, fine food specialist 9 May. Mothers Day Tour Epicure tastings and tea, grazing lunch, wine tasting, goodie gift bag and more. Ph: 0431 942 945 BERRIMA HERITAGE WEEKEND: CELEBRATING BERRIMA’S COLONIAL PAST 21 - 22 March. Berrima. Join the National Trust in celebrating Berrima’s colonial past. The weekend will feature talks, walks and visits inside houses, inns and churches in historic Berrima. On Saturday morning well-known heritage architect Dr Clive Lucas will use local examples to illustrate how restoration of old houses can meet both heritage criteria
and provide for modern living. On Sunday morning heritage garden and landscape specialist Stuart Read will consider the wider picture: the need not only to protect and restore the buildings but also the landscape in which they are set. Afternoons will feature selfguided walks with entry to some of Berrima’s older properties. Over time, Berrima’s cottages, inns and churches, many dating from the 1830s, 1840s and 1850s have been altered and sometimes hidden behind extensions. On this weekend residents are opening their doors to reveal the wealth of history that remains and testify to the importance of the village in the colony’s history and Berrima’s unique position in the Australian landscape. Bookings are essential. Ph: 48771375
BOWRAL AUTUMN MUSIC FESTIVAL 27- 29 March. Anglican Church of St Simon and St Jude (“St Jude’s”) in Bowral and The Mittagong Playhouse. The goal is to present high quality, classical chamber music. Bowral offers a perfect location for a weekend of fine music. www. bowralautumnmusicfestival.org. au Ph: 4871 1086 A CAMERA ON GALLIPOLI EXHIBITION Until 22 March. 10-4pm. Berrima District Museum, beside the bridge at Berrima. The Australian War Memorial’s travelling exhibition. A camera on Gallipoli showcases 39 candid World War I photographs captured by Sir Charles Ryan while serving with the Australian Imperial Force in Turkey in 1914-15. Ph: 4877 1130 CAMDEN SHOW 4 - 5 April. Camden Showground, Cawdor Rd, Camden. Military Tattoo, sheep shearing exhibitions, livestock competitions, show jumping, rodeo, exhibitions - craft, produce, baking, photography, rides & amusements, showbags, fireworks, The Grand Parade & Friday Street Parade. www.camdenshow.com Ph: 4655 8338 BREAKFAST IN THE BUSH AT WIRRIMBIRRA SANCTUARY 5 April. 9-11am Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, 3105 Remembrance Drv, Bargo. Breakfast, $10 pp . 9am to 11am. You can wander the bush tracks, check out the native animals
and the native plants and enjoy the day. Bookings appreciated. Ph. 4684 1112 www.wirrimbirra.com.au BRIGADOON 11 April 9:30am - 4:00pm. Bundanoon Oval, 100 Erith Street, Bundanoon. The 38th annual Highland Gathering. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, and you don’t even have to be Scottish! This is the ultimate family friendly day outing. Enjoy the best of Scotland with a “wee” bit of Aussie flavour... Ph: 4883 7417 www.brigadoon.net.au 5th ANNUAL SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS AUTUMN SPECTACULAR 18 - 19 April. Throughout the Southern Highlands. Specially selected private gardens will showcase the fabulous autumn colours and a huge selection of cool climate plants will be for sale. Ph: 4861 4899 TOUR OF WIRRIMBIRRA 19 April. 3105 Remembrance Dr Bargo. Enjoy a smorgasbord luncheon and tour of Wirrimbirra Sanctuary. Contact the office for times and bookings. Ph: 4684 1112 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FAIR 2 & 3 May. 9 - 5:00pm. Bowral Memorial Hall, Bendooley St, Bowral. Showcase of antiques when around twenty dealers from all around the country combine for the 28th Southern Highlands Antiques Fair. 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. Ph: 0428 446 534. TALLONG APPLE FESTIVAL 3 May. 9am until 3pm. Tallong Memorial Hall. A day of fun for family and friends. Market stalls, food & refreshments sites, entertainment, bakeoff competition, sculpture competitions, Apple Granny art competition. Ph: 0481 530 173 PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 3 May. 10am to 4pm. Collector Village. Great food and lots of fun. Giant pumpkins, scarecrow building, straw bale maze and of course, there will be no shortage of pumpkin soup and pumpkin scones that have made the event famous and nothing could taste better than a piping hot pumpkin pie on a brisk autumn day at Collector. So if you are looking for a great day out for all the family come to this festival. Ph: 0423 672153
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Destination Wollongong Things to See & Do The Grand Pacific Sea Bridge Wollongong City Gallery Wollongong Science Centre Merrigong Theatre Crown Central Shopping Centre
VISITOR INFORMATION: CROWN SHOPPING CENTRE 174 / 200 Crown Street, Wollongong Ph: 02 4228 5999 WOLLONGONG VIC Southern Gateway Centre Princes Motorway, BULLI TOPS iHUB VISITOR CENTRE 93 Crown St, WOLLONGONG 1800 240 737 www.wollongong.com.au
Wollongong is located where the mountains meet the sea. It is a great visitor destination and is located 80 kilometres south of Sydney. It is bordered by the Royal National Park, Lake Illawarra and the Illawarra Escarpment. 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. Experience sweeping views of 60 www.monthlyimag.com.au
the Seacliff Bridge and northern Wollongong suburbs as you take in the view from nearby Bald Hills. As Bald Hill is internationally known as a hang gliding point, you might get to see some of the hang gliders take a running leap over the edge of the cliff. An experience not to be missed is the Grand Pacific Sea Bridge as it encompasses some of the most spectacular coastline. It is elevated 665 metres over-the-ocean and can be found 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. Grand Pacific Drive then makes its way into the bustling city of Wollongong, which is the main ‘hub’ along the drive, offering an abundance of adventure activities, great beaches and shopping, fantastic local restaurants and cafes, golf courses, art galleries and more. Visit Belmore Basin and Lighthouse near the Harbour and stroll along historical Flagstaff Hill then continue on to soak up the sensational state parklands at the world class Surfing Beach.
WOLLONGONG ART GALLERY
Open Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm. Weekends & Public Hols from noon - 4pm
Burelli St, Wollongong
Ph: 02 4228 7500 www.wollongongcitygallery.com
Bob McRae, ANZAC, 2014,oil on canvas and carved red cedar.
EXHIBITIONS March/April 2015 THE PHANTOM SHOW A celebration of this unique heroic character Until 28 June SUSAN BURET AXIS until 10 May
Peter Kingston, Original work for The Phantom Show invitation 2014, gouache and pencil on paper 25 x 18 cm
CHE COSA! Thirteen Artists respond to aspects of Italian culture 7 March – 31 May PICTURES & SYMBOLS Mann-Tatlow Collection of Asian Art 21 March - 14 June STEEL CITY SOUND 50 Years of Music in Wollongong 19652015 Until 15 March RECENT CONTEMPORARY ACQUISITIONS From the WAG Collection Until 29 March. JACQUES CHAROUX Over Half A Century 18 April - 21 June
Susan Buret (detail) floored, 2014, acrylic on ply. Photography Bernie Fischer
Nostalgic, surprising and fun! The Phantom Show, curated by Peter Kingston and Dietmar Lederwasch, celebrates the evolution of this unique heroic character over the past 80 years. Over 30 artists contribute their various interpretations of the Ghost Who Walks through a variety of media and styles. On display until 28 June and presented in association with Australian Galleries.
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WOLLONGONG ART GALLERY Che Cosa! curated by David Capra is on display 7 March – 31 May. Exploring the allure of national and cultural identification, this exhibition examines ways in which traditions are maintained and communicated. Steel City Sound, curated by Warren Wheeler, explores 50 years of Wollongong’s rock ‘n’ roll heritage, and is a celebration of its live music scene. Visitors can re-live their local music memories or discover a rich musical heritage for the very first time. Until 15 March. AXIS, a painting installation by Susan Buret. On display until 10 May. Extending the picture plane across wall and floor, the artist uses pattern to explore ideas of personal space, territory and embodied memory. The Mann-Tatlow collection of Asian Art includes ceramics, objects and items of furniture from the Neolithic Period to the early twentieth century. Pictures & Symbols, curated by Poppy Searle, uses the collection to explore the decorative themes and symbolism in Asian Art. 21 March - 14 June. The Gallery will host A Day of Remembrance on Saturday 18 April from 12noon to 4pm. Join us for a day of remembering the centenary of the landing on Gallipoli. Afternoon tea provided and all welcome. Wollongong Art Gallery actively collects contemporary art by locally and nationally significant artists. Recent acquisitions will be on display until 29 March. Spanning six decades Jacques Charoux’s practice has encompassed some of the most important contemporary art movements and styles to emerge in that dynamic period. Over Half A Century features painting, printmaking, sculpture and photography from the 1960’s until now. 18 April - 21 June.
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exhibitions continued: March/April2015
Peter Kingston, Phantom in Paris, 1972, gouache on wood, 27x20x6cm
Japanese Satsuma wear, Mann - Tatlow Collection
Jacques Charoux Real Estate, 1996, synthetic polymer paint and texta on canvas,126 x 141cm
New Contemporary Acquisitions - Sarah Smuts Kennedy, till death do us part - cataract river, 2011, jovi clay, oil paint, resin, glass, tap water. Gift of the artist. Photography Bernie Fischer
Monthly Market Guide COBBITTY MARKET
1st Saturday (except Jan & Feb) 8-1pm. Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty. Stalls, BBQ & devonshire teas available. Ph: 0438 512 728
EXETER VILLAGE MARKET
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
COLO VALE COMMUNITY MARKET
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
LILAC CITY COUNTRY MARKET
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
BRONZEWING MARKETS 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 LION’S MARKET
3rd Saturday (except Jan) 9am – 1pm. Camden Showground Argyle St. Large quantity varied stalls Ph: 0417 230 418
of stalls, local produce direct from the farmer, local craft. Wollondilly Shire Hall - Menangle St Picton. Ph: 0449 851 676
ROBERTSON MARKET
2nd Sunday (except Jan) 9am -3pm Lots of stalls. Good food & refreshments. School of Arts. Hoddle St Robertson. Ph: 0408238575 or 0248851381
BUNDANOON VILLAGE MARKET
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
WOLLONGONG PRODUCE & CREATIVE
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
THE GOULBURN HOMESTEAD MARKETS
3rd Sunday 9-2pm. Riversdale Homestead, Twynam Drive, Goulburn. Beautiful National Trust building. Devonshire Tea. Local wines, produce, and homemade wares. www.goulburnhomesteadmarkets.com
WILTON MARKETS
3rd Sunday, all year round. 8am -2pm. Wilton Recreational Grounds, off Broughton St Wilton. Supporting local farmers & artisans - wide variety of stalls. Show & Shine car show each month to raise money for local RFS. Ph 0415818714 www.facebook.com/wiltonmarkets
BERRIMA SCHOOLYARD MARKET
CAMDEN FRESH PRODUCE MARKET
4th Sunday 9-2pm. Berrima Public School, Oxley St, Berrima Village. Food, fresh produce, artisan, hand made, recycled, fashion, gift stalls. Live music, ‘Kitchen Cafe’, kids art classes, face painting, jumping castle. www.theschoolyardmarkets.org and www. facebook.com/theschoolyardmarkets.
CREATIVE TRADERS MARKETS AT PICTON
4th Sunday (except Dec) 9-4pm. Coledale School. Ocean location. Hand-made, handgrown products & collectables. Buskers welcome. Ph: 0422 781 920
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 1st Sunday 9.00am – 2.00pm except January. Variety
COLEDALE SCHOOL MARKETS
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