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The sweeping verandahs outside complement the large outdoor BBQ area and overlook a salt water in - ground pool, orchard, established landscaped gardens and an AMAZING view that you really need to see to believe. Aproximately 40 acres of stunning, lush, fenced land, all separated into paddocks, 2 good size dams, several stables, barn shed and separate 4 car workshop with concrete floor and bathroom, an arena, round yard, dog runs and a chicken coop. This home simply has too many inclusions to list and is a must see for any purchaser looking for an outstanding home with the lot. So be quick to enquire; at this price it's sure to sell quickly. CONTACT: Robert at ALPHA & OMEGA REAL ESTATE 1/73 John St, The Oaks 2570 PHONE: 02 4657 216 MOBILE: 0408 406 478 EMAIL: bob@alpha-omega.net.au
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Tulip Time in Bowral
From the Editor September Be amazed and delighted at the colourful displays of thousands of tulip bulbs blooming for the annual Tulip Time Festival during the coming months. The Southern Highlands celebrates Tulip Time with a host of activities and there is so much to do this month, your feet will barely touch the ground. North of the Southern Highlands is the historic town of Camden. During September, it celebrates all that is wonderful about the area with a festival that runs for most of the month. Entertainment, kids fun and a street fair are some of what is on offer at this rich and diverse festival. The annual Goulburn Lilac Festival is one for the diary. Lots of fun, music, food and activities making this a must attend festival. As we are in the midst of the festival season, another one for the diary is the Charles Ledger Alpaca Show in Moss Vale. Come and see the beauty, strength and grace of the Alpacas and get ready to enjoy an entertaining day with a wonderful country atmosphere.
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Robertson opens its spectacular gardens to the public and holds its annual Spring Fair in October. These events will surely please rail enthusiasts, garden lovers and those of you who enjoy a country fair. Bowral will host the Dan Murphy’s Food and Wine Festival early in September. The Festival will showcase not only wines, but also local produce and culinary demonstrations from local chefs. There will be arts and craft displays, live entertainment and more. The Dam Festival in Warragamba, in October, will feature a Car and Bike Show. Amusement rides for the children, market stalls for the parents and free entertainment will be on offer for this fun filled, day long event. While you are in the area, be sure to take the opportunity to enhance your stay by visiting a market, a gallery or a village, then lunch at a local winery while enjoying the taste of our cool climate wines.
School Holiday Activities 15 Markets 16 Map 16-17 Wine Trail 22-23 Dining Guide 24 What's On 25 Dams, Lookouts, Falls & Tracks 32 Towns Campbelltown, Camden Wollondilly Mittagong & Bowral Berrima & Moss Vale Robertson Goulburn Wollongong
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r u h t r a c a M Spring into
Macarthur High Teas
Camden Festival
First Sunday of every month Ph: 4655 6000
Camden Car Show and Swap Meet
Back Galley Cafe
Campbelltown Arts Centre Cafe 23 September. Ph: 4645 4297
8 - 23 September
8 Sep, Camden Showground
Kids Fun Day
12 Sep, Curry Reserve, Elderslie
Harrington Grove Country Club 15 September Ph: 4631 3200 Infusion Restaurant, Rydges
Cinema Under The Stars
Vintage at Gledswood Homestead
16 Sep, Arygle St, Camden
15 Sep, The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
Every day. Ph: 4645 0500
Goulburn to Camden Bike Race
Every Saturday afternoon Ph: 9606 5111
Lions Street Fair
Gledswood Ghost Tours
22 Sep, Kirkham Skate Park, Elderslie
Every Friday Night From 8pm. 18 years and over (no children). Ph: 4655 3703, bookings essential. www.thecrystalshop.com.au/ghosttours
A Day on the Farm at Gledswood Homestead
Every Sunday Drover's cafe open from midday. Ph: 9606 5111 www.gledswood.com.au
16 Sep, Argyle St, Camden
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Taste Food, Wine and Music Festival 23 Sep, Camden Town Farm Ph: 4658 1370 www.camdenfestival.com.au
Sustainable House Day
9 September Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living 10am - 4pm. Ph: 4647 9828 www.mcsl.org.au
Campbelltown Family Show
Ruane Winery Cellar Door Open Day
Father's Day at Belgenny Farm
Camden Park House Open Weekend
31 August - 2 September Friday and Saturday 9am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm www.campbelltownshow.org.au 2 September Ph: 4654 6800 www.belgennyfarm.com.au
Wivenhoe Historic House Open Day 2 September 11am - 3pm. Ph: 4655 7057
Glenalvon Open Day
4, 8, 19 September 10am - 1pm. Ph: 4625 1822 www.cahs.com.au
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16 September From 11am. Ph: 4636 6249
22 - 23 September Saturday 12pm - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm. Ph: 4655 8466 www.camdenparkhouse.com.au
Taste Macarthur Week
23 - 30 September 2012 Deals and discounts at a variety of venues. Ph: 1800 655 991 www.macarthur.com.au For more information on these and many other great events visit our website.
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Camden, Narellan, Campbelltown
Camden - set to shine in September
Don’t miss a jam packed Camden Festival from Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 September 2012, a two-week program of fun and entertainment showcasing the historic Camden. Highlights of the program include the Car, Bike and Hot Rod Show and Swap Meet at Camden Showground on 8 September. This is definitely a day for the car enthusiasts with car stalls, food and the Macarthur Commodore Car Show featuring over 250 vehicles. Curry Reserve will be transformed into a children’s wonderland on 12 September as Kids Fun Day takes center-stage with roving entertainment, performers, face painting, clowns, animal farm and so much more! Event Cinemas Campbelltown will present the ultimate outdoor movie event ‘Cinema Under the Stars’ on 15 September at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. Don’t miss the screening two of the best new release
movies, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and We Bought A Zoo. Popcorn, fairy floss, BBQ, coffee and ice cream will be available for purchase to help create the perfect movie experience. ‘Taste’ – Food, Wine & Music Festival presented by The Hermitage at the beautiful Camden Town Farm is the perfect way to end Camden Festival. Come down on 23 September and sample some of the finest food and wine as well as live entertainment, jumping castles, face painting and more! There are a number of other fantastic events throughout the Camden Festival. For more information and a complete event listing visit: www.camdenfestival.com.au or Phone 4645 5034.
Campbelltown visitor information centre
What to See & Do Campbelltown Arts Centre Japanese Gardens and Teahouse Struggletown Fine Arts Complex Mount Annan Botanic Garden Fine dining at our many cafes and restaurants Boutique shopping & markets Macarthur Square – shopping, leisure, dining and entertainment complex Horse riding, Laser Skirmish Joy flights, hot air ballooning and skydiving Major Regional Festivals Fisher's Ghost Festival Ingleburn Alive Camden Antique Fair Camden Festival New Year's Eve Celebrations VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Campbelltown VIC 15 Old Menangle Rd, Campbelltown Ph 4645 4921 www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au Camden VIC 'John Oxley Cottage' Camden Valley Way, Elderslie Ph 4658 1370 www.camden.nsw.gov.au
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September in Macarthur We wish you were here! Spring has arrived – the skies are blue, the days are getting warmer and the flowers are beginning to bloom! September is a great time to visit Macarthur. Celebrate the arrival of spring with a decadent high tea. Infusion Restaurant at Rydges Campbelltown offers high tea everyday; Gledswood Homestead offers vintage high tea every Saturday and Back Galley Café hosts evening high tea on the first Sunday of every month. Harrington Grove Country Club
is hosting high tea on Saturday 15 September and the Arts Centre Café at Campbelltown Arts Centre on Sunday 23 September. Every Sunday Gledswood Homestead hosts A Day on the Farm. Experience a taste of country life with authentic billy-tea and damper by the stockman’s fire, hear stories of bygone days, watch a sheep shearing demonstration and working dog show and more. From 31 August until 2 September, the Campbelltown Family Show is on at Tabcorp Park, Menangle. The show features carnival rides, showbags, animals, entertainment, exhibitions, competitions, fireworks and more.
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On Sunday 2 September is Wivenhoe Historic House Open Day. Enjoy a glimpse of a bygone era with a guided tour of the historical house. Father's Day will be being held at Belgenny Farm on Sunday 2 September. A great day out for the whole family featuring live entertainment, food and craft stalls, car displays, sheep shearing, tractor rides, animal nursery, pony rides, and more. Glenalvon House Open Days are held on 4, 8 and 19 September and provide the opportunity to view the domestic and social history of the Campbelltown area through the many photos and artifacts displayed in this beautiful
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Discover Australia’s largest botanic garden, the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan. At 416 hectares in size, you can experience rolling hills and ornamental lakes set amongst displays of Australian plants. Free guided tours leave most days from the Visitor Centre. There are walking trails, a mountain bike track and an on-site café.
Your Garden Open 10 am – 5 pm Narellan Road, Mount Annan To find out more visit rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au or phone 4634 7935.
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ROCK & ROLL & SWING CLASSES: Mon 7-9pm LINE DANCING: Tues-11.30am Beginners-11.30-12.30 (18 yrs & over $3) TRIVIA: Wed 7.30pm Lots of fun and prizes, teams of two or more. CLUB BINGO: Fantastic prizes & raffles. Thurs 10.45am MEAT MARKET: Fri 5pm , drawn at 6.30pm. Includes LUCKY MEMBERS DRAW LTPS/11/07262 ENTERTAINMENT: in the Ken Bond Lounge - Fri 8.00pm Party Bands. LIVE BANDS: Sat 8.00pm - Free entry RAFFLES: Sun Fill the fridge! Stock the Pantry! Tickets 5pm. Drawn 6.30pm. Includes Lucky Members Draw. LTPS/11/07262 DOWN MEMORY LANE: Sun night entertainment from 5.30pm Membership: now open - $5.50 incl GST
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Georgian townhouse. The Macarthur Spring Home Show is on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September. The show will feature a range of exhibits including air conditioning, bathrooms, building design, fencing, finance and kitchens. The annual Camden Festival kicks off on Saturday 8 September and continues for two fun filled weeks. Highlights include the Kids Fun Day on 12 September, Cinema Under the Stars on 15 September, the Lions Street Fair and the Goulburn to Camden Bike Race on 16 September. On Sunday 9 September celebrate all things fifties at the Annual Vintage Fifties and Collectables Fair. The day will feature fashion, accessories, dance demonstrations, music, posters, displays, toys, entertainment and more. The Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living’s Sustainable House Day is on Sunday 9 September. The day will feature tours and workshops so visitors can see first-hand the benefits and practicality of solar, ventilation, water harvesting, recycling, shading, thermal mass, glazing, no dig gardening and worm farming. History buffs should pencil in September 22 and 23 in their diary, when Camden Park House is open to the public. Step back in time and tour the homestead, wine cellar and gardens surrounding the estate. Plant sale, history talks, Devonshire tea, BBQ
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lunch and refreshments also available. Always a popular event is the Taste Food Wine and Music Festival which is on Sunday 23 September. Enjoy a host of delicious food options, wine tasting from some of the region’s best winemakers, cooking demonstrations, plus a jumping castle, face painting and an animal farm for the kids. Concluding the month is Taste Macarthur Week, a week long food extravaganza being held from 23 to 30 September. For more information on these events, as well as further information on What's On in Macarthur, go to our website www. macarthur.com.au or call 1800 655 991.
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Fine Australian Art
Designer Clothes
The Original Country Market (Except January and February)
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Relax before or after exploring the Mount Annan Botanic Garden.
Fresh new artworks in stock!
Vlado Begonja, James Boissett, Conchita Carambano, Patrick Carroll, Robyn Collier, John Cornwell, Kym Hart, Greg Jarmaine, Paul Margocsy, Velia Newman and many more… Gallery hours: Wed - Sun & Pub Hols 10am-5pm
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Dam Festival Warragamba 21 October
Dam Fest is hosted by Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre Inc., a not-for-profit organisation providing services to the community. Featuring a Car and Bike Show with awesome trophies to be won, the show is enhanced by amusement rides for the children, market stalls for the parents, free entertainment all day long, and much more. Helicopter rides are available, flying
over the Warragamba catchment, this year at full capacity. There will be a free animal farm so children can experience first-hand interaction with a variety of animals. The Festival will have a very special visitor; ‘Rexie’ the baby T-Rex will be making an appearance. A feature of the day is the Billy Cart derby; always a thrilling event with lots of good hearted rivalry for the prizes. Experience the fire trucks first hand and a live fire display by the NSW Fire Brigade, reinforcing the serious lessons in fire safety. The Rural Fire Service, National Parks and Wildlife, and NSW Police have displays on the day and this is a great way for everyone to meet our ‘community protectors’ and learn something of what they do and the role they play in our everyday lives. Enjoy exhibits by these groups, as well as, Senior Citizens, Men's Shed, Warradale Art Group and many more. For an absolutely fabulous day out, take the drive to Warragamba and join in the fun. Held in the beautiful picnic grounds of Warragamba Recreation
Reserve you can experience the Visitors Centre and view Warragamba Dam. You will be amazed by the interactive display in the Visitors Centre, something nobody should miss; a truly amazing educational feature. For further information: www.wsnc.org.au/events/damfest; email: damfest@wsnc.org.au or phone 02 4774 1273 Entry is $5 per adult and $2 per child.
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A special place to visit! Native animals up close, native plant nursery, Australiana gift shop, picnic tables.
OPEN: Tues - Sun, 9am - 4.30pm ENTRY TO WIRRIMBIRRA IS FREE 3105 Remembrance Drive, Bargo
Ph: 4684 1112 www.wirrimbirra.com.au
Tour, discover, stay & play! Wine & Dine Markets Natural beauty Places of interest
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Now is the perfect time to discover the amazing and diverse range of quality local produce available in the Wollondilly Shire.
Accommodation
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Picton, Thirlmere, Bargo, Appin Wollondilly is a popular destination for a Tree Change or holiday. The area features Razorback Range, Burragorang Valley and towns like Picton, Appin, Thirlmere and Warragamba. Wollondilly, on the south western outskirts of Sydney and at the foothills of the Southern Highlands, is surrounded by spectacular, natural beauty and rural pastures. It is proudly known as “The Catchment”, supplying the bulk of Sydney’s drinking water and is a mecca for nature lovers boasting 21 bush walks, wildlife sanctuaries, lookouts and National Parks. The district is rich in history. The earliest known inhabitants of the district were the natives of the Gundangurra Tribe, who gave the area its name. The word Wollondilly is attributed to having three meanings, including:
"A place where spirits dwell" and "Water trickling over rocks". Today, the life and liveliness of the area attracts visitors who come to participate in adventure activities and sports. Wollondilly boasts many unique Bed & Breakfast facilities offering perfect service, home made meals and local knowledge. For the true country experience you can book a Farmstay and enjoy horse riding, farm animals, tractor & hay rides or if you prefer more traditional accommodation, Wollondilly also boasts a variety of motels, pub style and camping facilities. Visit www.visitwollondilly.com.au to check out the wide variety of accommodation available. Give the Visitor Centre a ring for more details on 46778 313
What to See & Do Nepean, Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon & Warragamba Dams Burragorang Lookout Wirrimbirra Sanctuary Train Works in Thirlmere Major Regional Festivals Thirlmere Festival of Steam Picton Rodeo Picton Music & Harvest Festival VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Old Post Office, Argyle St, Picton Ph: 4677 8313 E: tourism@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au www.visitwollondilly.nsw.gov.au ...will take you there!
AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST AND BIGGEST RAIL EXPERIENCE Open 7 days
Steam Train rides every Sunday 10 Barbour Rd, Thirlmere
Enquiries (02) 4681 8001 - www.trainworks.com.au
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Mittagong & Bowral Discover the natural beauty, glorious gardens, antiques, art and the heritage of the area. The Southern Highlands is a playground for lovers of fine wine and hearty food. 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 real sense of yester-year, with a number of stunning heritage buildings. The centre of town offers a delightful shopping experience 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. In the midst of the township is Lake Alexandra where the kids can play, the big kids can picnic or just enjoy
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the quiet relaxed environment on the edge of the Lake. Mittagong is south west of Sydney in the Nattai River Valley between Mt Gibraltar, known locally as ‘The Gib’ and Mt Alexandra, both extinct volcanic peaks. Bowral - home to the International Cricket Hall of 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.
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What to See & Do All Aboard Model Railway Corbett Gardens in Bowral Southern Highlands Wineries Lake Alexandra International Cricket Hall of Fame Major Regional Festivals. Antiques & Collectables Fair Tulip Time Bowral Autumn Music Festival Art Studio Trail VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES
International Cricket Hall of Fame & VIC, St Jude St Bowral Ph: 4862 1247 Tourism S/Highlands 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong. Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands.com.au
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Roundabout the House Pavers, retaining walls, pergolas, garden sheds, gates, arbours, cubbys, fencing, dove cotes & lots more.
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Mittagong, your gateway to the Southern Highlands - stay, play, wine, dine & relax!
WILLIAMS QUALITY MEATS Bacon, Ham & Prosciutto. Beef, Lamb, Pork & Poultry. Crocodile & Game meats. Marinated Meat, Poussin, Quail & Rabbit. Smallgoods, Smoked Items. Veal, Venison & Yearlings.
Gifts & Homewares
Interior Design, custom made curtains, blinds & furnishings. Call for a free measure & quote
Creating Beautiful Homes
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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 displays and trainscaped miniature garden.
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One of the biggest food and wine events in NSW is on again in the Southern Highlands in September. After the worst wet weather in 60 years forced the cancellation of the muchanticipated, inaugural Festival in March of this year, the disappointment of organisers, exhibitors, stall holders and those planning to attend resonated near and far. For the Southern Highlands region, renowned for its award winning food and wine, restaurants, hospitality and talent, this original premier event created much excitement and a buzz throughout the Food and Wine Industry, so the timing of the rescheduling of the event was always going to be of the
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utmost importance – March 2013, just seemed too far away. In light of this, major sponsor Dan Murphy’s has agreed to fast track the restaging of the event through additional sponsorship, enabling the event to be launched as originally planned in 2012. Robert Kay, President of the Southern Highlands Food & Wine Association, said “This initiative of the Association is a cornerstone of our plans to increase awareness of the Southern Highlands as a producer of fine wines and artisan food as well as home to many excellent restaurants, so we are very grateful to Dan Murphy’s and the other sponsors like WIN Television, Berrima Bus Lines, Radio 2ST, Southern Highland News and Kennards for agreeing to double-up on their sponsorship.” “The decision of sponsors to renew their support acknowledges the calibre of the event as well as the vast amount of interest generated for the March event as a showcase for the Southern Highlands Region and it’s exceptional Food and Wine Industry.’ In an exciting development, the Inland Tourism Barbecue Challenge, to be televised by the Nine and WIN Television networks, will also be a feature of the Festival in 2012. The two day festival will showcase the region’s exceptional food and wine as well as arts and crafts displays, retail outlets, live entertainment and plenty of activities for children. Complimented by a delicious undercover food court and a posse of talented award winning chefs on hand to demonstrate their culinary expertise and knowledge of local produce, there will be plenty to peruse, learn, taste and savour. Festivities will be set to the delightful Jazz croons of popular band Ella’s Holiday, live entertainment favoured by industry legend and local Geoff Harvey and most recently much loved comic Barry Humphries. The tantalizing, multi-awarded wines of the region will be available for tastings throughout the Festival with many a case finding a spot in the car boot for savouring post festival! Shuttle Bus services from Bowral Train Station to the Event will be operating on both days.
Visit The Bradman International Cricket Hall of Fame Snow @ the Fly - September School Holidays For four days only the Illawarra Fly will become a Winter Wonderland. We are creating a real snow play space with a two lane tubing hill and a snow ball throwing area. Kids will have a ball playing with real fresh snow! With six, hour long sessions per day, Mum & Dad can have a cup of coffee and watch on while the kids have a ball or make a snow ball! “The winter always seems to drag on and on, so we decided to make something of it and found a company that can lay down real snow. So for four days the Fly will be a Winter Wonderland!” said Neredith Elliot, GM Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk. “The snow
is refreshed in between sessions and at the end of each day, so our Winter Wonderland will always look and feel just like real snow!” she added. Session dates & times: September 26, 27, 28, 29: 9:00, 10:45, 12:00, 13:15, 14:30, 15:45 Cost is (includes the Treetop Walk): Child $15, Adult, $32 Senior, $26 Under 5 $5. For Groups of 10 or more Child $13, Adult $24 More information on Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures can be found at www.illawarrafly.com or phone 02 4885 1010
School Holiday Activities! Train Works More than a museum! Australia's largest & oldest Railway Museum Barbour Rd, Thirlmere. Ph: 4681 8001 Wirrimbirra Wildlife Sanctuary Native animals, native plant nursery, gift shop, picnic tables. 3105 Remembrance Drive, Bargo Ph: 4684 1112 www.wirrimbirra.com.au Mount Annan Botanic Garden Set on more than 400 hectares of parkland, this garden features BBQ and picnic facilities, themed gardens, a restaurant, a plant nursery, gift shop, walking tracks, interactive sculptures and guided tours. Mount Annan Dr, Mount Annan Ph: 4634 7935 All Aboard Braemar Model Railways. A world of model trains, displays & miniature gardens. 68-72 Hume Hwy, Braemar Ph: 4871 2966
The Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk Viewing platform, cafe, gift shop. 182 Knights Hill Rd, Knights Hill via Jamberoo Rd. Ph: 1300 362 881 The International Cricket Hall of Fame Historical material associated with the game and its greatest batsman. St Judes Street, Bowral. Ph: 4862 1247 Fitztroy Falls Walks to the Falls, stunning views, visitor centre, cafe & picnic & BBQ facilities. Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls Ph: 4887 7270
The Bradman International Cricket Hall of Fame just keeps getting bigger and better. If you’ve been before, you’ll know there are hours of entertaining and informative exhibits that reach beyond the game of cricket. But have you seen our newest section – The World Game? Here you can learn everything you need to know about other cricketing nations just by selecting the country on a huge interactive world map. And in October another new exhibit is coming: World Series Cricket. Relive the revolution as you learn more about the court cases, the controversy, the colours and the cricketers. It was an era that changed the game forever and introduced many of the features we now take for granted such as playing under lights and microphones in the stumps. After your visit, relax for a delicious meal in the Stumps café, wander around the iconic Bradman Oval, or let the kids burn off energy in the park and playground next door. The Bradman precinct is an easy walk from the tulips in Corbett Gardens. Why not make a weekend of it – accommodation packages are available. Visit www.internationalcrickethall.com for more information.
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Goulburn Waterworks Museum Marsden Weir. (off Fitzroy St) Goulburn Ph: 4823 4448 The Big Merino Gift Shop has products made from fine Australian Merino Wool. Museum. Cnr Hume & Sowerby Sts. Goulburn Ph: 48822 8013
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Wollongong Produce & Creative Traders Every Friday 9-3pm Crown St Mall. Freshly made & grown produce. World food to eat. Art, crafts & music. Ph: 0425 277 118 or email: admin@wollongongmarkets.com
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Bundanoon Berrima - a shoppers paradise Berrima is a unique, historic village offering a day tripper the most wonderful array of food and shopping experiences in a living history environment. Established as a township in 1831, Berrima is a preserved Australian, Georgian, colonial town. It is located in a picturesque valley on a bend of the Wingecarribee River. The town was laid out in the manner of an English village around a village green. The centre of the village today is a living museum, with many of the original buildings, including the gaol, still providing a unique atmosphere within the town. The area is famous for its bushranger activity in the late 1800s. Today, Berrima is a favourite day trip destination for Sydneysiders and Illawarra and Canberra residents. It offers exquisite boutique shopping, antiques and great food. Moss Vale, the Shire Capital Moss Vale is the gateway to the Hume Highway and the Illawarra and is central to Southern Highland townships and villages and to Highland attractions. 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. Leighton Gardens, in the centre of town, is as pretty as a picture in spring and autumn with massed displays of flowers and shrubs.
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Bundanoon, a "place of deep gullies". Early industries in the district included timber milling, sandstone quarrying and farming. Today Bundanoon retains many of its early 20C buildings and has a 'yesteryear' charm about it. Bundanoon has its share of interesting craft shops, art galleries, cafes, restaurants, nurseries and picnic areas. You can hire a bike, walk through nearby Morton National Park, enjoy picnic spots, native flowers and birds and see kangaroos and wallabies at dusk on the edge of town. Take a walk to "Glow Worm Glen" and discover how the Glow Worms live and glow. Bundanoon is a bushwalkers paradise with fourteen suggested walks; most have vantage points with spectacular views across the valleys. Probably the most visited lookout is the one overlooking the Grand Canyon 3km from the town centre.
What to See & Do Berrima Courthouse Museum Berrima District Museum Leighton Gardens in Moss Vale Southern Highlands Wineries Berrima Goal Major Regional Festivals. Australia Day in Berrima Bundanoon Winterfest Bundanoon Garden Ramble Moss Vale Show Brigadoon in Bundanoon VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Old Courthouse Museum & Information Centre Cnr Wiltshire & Argyle Sts Berrima Ph: 024877 1505
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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
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"a place of deep gullies" Details can be found by visiting www.bundanoon.com.au
Tulip Time 2012, Bowral Southern Highlands ‘Connections and Contrasts’ 18 September – 1 October A celebration of stunning tulip displays, entertainment, special events, premiere private gardens and more! 2012 celebrates Tulip Time’s 52nd festival. The centrepiece of Tulip Time, Bowral’s Corbett Gardens will again be mass-planted with over 60,000 tulips and 25,000 annuals with an additional 40,000 tulips planted in Winifred West Park in Mittagong and Leighton Gardens in Moss Vale. This year’s charity partner is Lifeline Macarthur. The Southern Highlands falls directly within the Lifeline Macarthur & Southern Highlands precinct so proceeds from Tulip Time 2012 go directly back to the local community. The theme of ‘connections and contrasts’ reflects Lifeline’s slogan, “connect with someone who cares”. Throughout the 14-day Tulip Time festival there will be a changing program of events including live entertainment in Corbett Gardens, Food & Wine Fair, House & Garden
Expo, Tulips After Dark and classic favourite, Tulip Time Street Parade. Also open for the duration of Tulip Time are some of Australia’s premiere private gardens. Special events on the calendar this year include 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fashion Parade High Tea @ historic Milton Park Hotel, ‘Battle of the Bangers’ sausage cook-off at Southern Highlands town and village pubs. Geraldine Turner, one of Australia’s best loved Musical Theatre stars is this years Tulip Time Ambassador. Corbett Gardens, Bowral 18 September – 1 October 2012 Opening Times: 9am to 4pm daily Also Saturday 22 Sept 6.30pm-9pm Note: Garden closed Mon 17 Sept For More Info Contact: Tourism Southern Highlands 1300 657 559 or 02 4871 2888 E: tuliptime@wsc.nsw.gov.au
Baked fresh daily on site: bread, pies, biscuits, cakes & pastries. Free tea or coffee with any purchase. 1/3 Church St, Bundanoon Next to the Post Office
Open 6 days (not Sun)
Ph: 4883 6800
BUNDANOON PIONEER FLASK A great range of beer, wine & spirits and many of our local beers and cool climate wines. Open Mon/Sat 10am - 7pm Sun & Pub Hols 10am - 4pm
13 Railway Parade,Bundanoon
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BUNDANOON PIZZA & PASTA Takeaway meals. Pasta,Chicken & Pizza dishes. Open: Thurs - Sun 5pm onwards.
37 Railway Pde, Bundanoon
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BAKERY CAFE
Historic 1850's Bakery
Old Hume Hwy.Berrima
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Fresh baked bread & rolls daily. Home made soup & sandwiches. Large selection of hot pies. Devonshire teas & delicious cakes. Great coffee. OPEN 7 DAYS from 8:00am Shop 6, Mrs Oldbucks Cnr. Berrima
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For that unique gift that really counts. Hume Hwy, Berrima The white shop @ the top.
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BERRIMA NAMEPLATES Cast Aluminium Home & Property Names Made To Order
Tea Rooms Open 7 days
Morning, afternoon tea & light lunch.
Great Coffee! (Free Trade Organic)
Cnr Wingecarribee St & Hume Hwy
Ph: 4877 2222
Surveyor General Inn Est 1834
Australia's oldest, continuous licenced Inn Lunch & dinner, great local wines & a wide choice of draught beer. Open 7 days. Mon-Sat till midnight, Sun 11am-10pm
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Old Hume Hwy, Berrima
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P&S perfume & skincare co
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historic village! THE COURTYARD CAFE Breakfast & Lunch Morning & Afternoon Teas
Open 6 days 9.30 - 4pm Closed Thurs except Sch Hols
Shop 2, 3 & 4 Berrima's Retreat (behind the Lolly Shop)
Ph: 02 4877 2729
Mrs Oldbucks Pantry
Ph: 48 771987
The Bay Tree Gallery Local Artwork and a large range of quality gifts and fashion accessories. 116 Old Hume Highway Berrima
Open 7 Days 9am till 5pm
Ph: 02 4877 1333
SPRINKLES Christmas Shop Open All Year
Delectable jams • Toppings • Sauces • Honeys • Chutneys • 120 teas • Confectionery • Gourmet delights. www.mrsoldbucks.com.au
Large range of Christmas decorations & Australian Christmas animals.
Ph: 4877 1489/1800 440 144
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Mrs Oldbucks Cnr, Berrima
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1. Tertini Wines 2. Bousaada Winery 3. Feast @ McVitty 4. Centennial Vineyards 5. Marist Brothers Wines 6. Southern Highlands Wines 7. Mount Ashby Estate 8. Sallys Corner Wines 9. Banjo's Run Vineyard 10. Eling Forest Winery
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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.
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. Not to be missed on your visit is a viewing of the beautifully restored neo- gothic style chapel.
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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.
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Open 10.30 – 4.30pm Sat,Sun & pub hols or by appointment E.sallyscornerwines@bigpond.com Ph: 02 4883 4999 Choosing a good wine is simple. A good wine is the wine you like. Come to our cellar door and experience the aromas and flavours of our wines and you be the judge. Our wines are the best value in the Southern Highlands.
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Banjo's Run Vineyard ⑨
On the Hume Highway, Sutton Forest
212 Sally’s Corner Rd, EXETER NSW 2579
12kms South of Berrima, 2kms North of the Illawarra Highway
Open: Cellar Door: Sat & Sun & Public Holidays
Cellar Door Café & Farm Shop ph: 4878 9155 Open: 7 days per week, 10 am to 5 pm except Xmas Day Email: winery@elingforest.com.au Cellar Door, Café and Farm Shop; where you can purchase gourmet food ‘pronto’ for the traveller. Sample, then enjoy the region’s finest wines in the intimacy of our Café and winter open fire with a choice of farm fresh home-made fare for lunches or morning and afternoon teas. Group wine tasting tours welcome at small charge. BnB, wedding venue and award winning Stones Restaurant.
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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Canary Cafe Open 7 days from 8.30am Open for morning, afternoon tea and lunch.
Dining Southern Highlands
Opposite Coles Express
409 - 411 Argyle St, Moss Vale
The Blue Rose Cafe Coffee Shop, Snacks & Takeaway food. • Pies, sausage rolls • Slices, cookies & muffins • Milkshakes & coffee. Blue Rose Cafe - open 5 days Mon- Frid 9-5pm. Sat 9-4pm
Ph: 4869 5925
4/10 Funston St, Bowral
Wolfgang's German Restaurant
The Stone Room - Tapas & Wine Bar
Authentic German & Swiss Cuisine
Weddings, birthdays all functions. Cheese boards & share plates. Extensive wine list. Tapas: from a light snack to a full meal - something for everybody
Open: Lunch, Sat & Sun 11.30 - 2.00pm Dinner, Wed - Sun 5.30pm till late Highlands Arcade, (behind ANZ Bank) 279-287 Bong Bong St. Bowral
Ph: 4861 2769
Love the food and the ambience! Open: Fri - Sun, lunch. Wed- Sat dinner
www.wolfgangsrestaurant.com.au
Ph: 02 4877 2800
Ph: 02 4861 1257
Old Hume Highway BERRIMA
Cafe Pirouette & Fine Food Deli
The Magpie Cafe Berrima
Fresh food & great coffee All day breakfast. Lunches on the run or sit down and unwind, romantic dinners, home made cakes, muffins & desserts.
Open 7 Days
OPENING HOURS: 7 days 7am till 4pm weekdays, 8am till 4pm weekends
Shop 6-7, 79-81 Hoddle St, Robertson
Ph: 4885 1788
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Selection of home-made cakes, scones jam & cream.
BYO. Old Hume Hwy, Berrima
Ph: 4877 2008
What's On September - October Camden Festival - Festivals and Celebrations 8-23 September Various venues around Camden. Includes Street Fair; Cinema under the Stars; Food Wine and Music Festival; Spring Picnic; Masked Ball; Colonial Sunday and Jazz in the Vineyards. Camden Festival runs for two weeks with something for all. Ph: 4655 8338 www.camden.nsw.gov.au Alpaca Show 15 - 16 September Charles Ledger Show Alpaca judging (NSW-Sydney C and H Region). Moss Vale Showground Ph: 0410 461 343. Dan Murphy's Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival 15 & 16 September 10am-6pm, Sat & 9am to 4pm Sun. Bong Bong Racecourse, Kangaloon Road, Bowral. This inaugural festival will provide locals and visitors with two great days to sample award winning food and wine. Live music, cooking demonstrations, a family fair and some great market stalls. A FREE shuttle bus service will also run from Bowral Station to the Race Course throughout the day. Ph: 4861 5973 Tulip Time 18 September -1 October Corbett Gardens, Bowral. Be stunned by the breathtaking beauty of the region during the 52nd Tulip Time Festival. Over 100,000 tulips and 25,000 annuals are planted each year to transform Bowral's Corbett Gardens and other parks across the shire into stunning displays of sweeping Spring colour. For the duration of the 14-day festival you can enjoy a changing program of events including specialist shows on the weekends. Ph:1300 657 559 Kazcare Tulip Time - Open Day 22 September 10am - 2pm) Kazcare - Bowral. Lots of free information meet our community and commercial tenants in person and find out what is available at Kazcare, art exhibitions and sales, painting workshops, childrens activities. Gifts and Gadgetry Spring Sale. Entertainment and refreshments available throughout the day! Ph: 48 611150
Annual Goulburn Lilac City Festival 28 September - 1 October The Lilac City Festival is Australia's longest continuously-run community festival. Fireworks, humphrey & entertainment, festival procession. Festival activities include: Judged Civic Business Display, street procession & carnival, children's activities, bush dance, Irish music & dancers, scarecrow competition, fireworks, markets, Music entertainment, dance performances, open gardens and more. Ph: 4821 1839 Battle of the Bangers 30 September The Surveyor General Inn Tulip Time's Battle of the Bangers Grand Final will take place at the Surveyor General Inn, Berrima. This will be the culmination of all finalists who have gone through the heats at their local pub and been the winner. Why not come along and join in the fun, which will start at 3pm. Ph: 4877 1226
Tulip Time
Dam Festival Warragamba
Festival of Flowers 6 - 7 October Refreshments available. Moss Vale Uniting Church, Argyle St, Moss Vale. The 19th annual Festival of Flowers is on again. Magnificent display of blooms. www.mossvale.unitingchurch.org.au Springtime in Robertson 13 & 14 October - 9.30am to 4.30pm. Hoddle Street, Robertson. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Mountain Railway with a visit by a steam train. Stroll through the beautiful gardens, play on the common, "Tractor Runs", visit botanical art and craft exhibitions, grab a bargain at the markets. www.robertson.nsw.au. Open Garden descriptions and tickets will be available at CTC@Robertson on the main road (opp Murray Tractors) and Robertson Heritage Railway Station at Yarranga Street and can be purchased on the day. Contacts: Open Gardens: 4885 1368 or Railway: 4885 2823
'TASTE' Food Wine and Music Festival 23 September 12pm - 5pm. Camden Town Farm, Exeter Street, Camden. Enjoy a host of delicious food options and wine tasting from some of the region's best winemakers, cooking demonstrations plus a jumping castle, face painting and an animal farm for kids. Ph: 4645 5034
Warragamba Dam Festival 21st October - 10.00am - 4.00pm. Warragamba Recreation Reserve Cnr Farnsworth Ave and Warradale Rd Warragamba. Warragamba Dam Viewing Platform, Skate Park, Recreational areas, shops and amenities. A trip to Warragamba/ Silverdale for Dam Fest 2011 will bring back memories to past times when families used to flock to the dam on weekends for a drive and picnic. www.wsnc.org.au/events/damfest
Snow @ the Fly - September School Holidays September 26, 27, 28, 29: 9:00, 10:45, 12:00, 13:15, 14:30, 15:45 A real snow play space with a two lane tubing hill and a snow ball throwing area. Kids will have a ball playing with real fresh snow! Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk. More information on Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures can be found at www.illawarrafly.com Ph: 4885 1010
Bundanoon Garden Ramble 27 & 28 October Bundanoon Village, Gardens open on Sat and Sun 9:30 - 4:30pm. Use your own transport, bring your bicycle or hire one. If you don't mind a wait use the free shuttle bus that visits all the gardens. Tickets, garden descriptions and maps at Bundanoon Soldiers' Memorial Hall in the main street. www.bundanoongardenramble.org.au
Camden Festival
Lilac City Festival
Food & Wine Festival
Springtime in Robertson
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Springtime in Robertson
Robertson
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The green heart of the Highlands
What to See & Do
Robertson Open Gardens Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 October
Eight beautiful gardens will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Tickets will be available from the CTC at Robertson on the main road (opposite Murray Tractors) and at Robertson Station as well as at each garden and can be purchased on the day. $5 per garden, $20 all gardens, $15 conc; tickets valid over both days.
On Saturday a Community bus will travel around some of the gardens for those needing transport. Proceeds will be divided among the Robertson Rural Fire Service, CTC and the Local Show Society. For further information see www.robertson.nsw.au or contact Phillip on (02) 4885 1368
Visit spectacular Fitzroy Falls Robertson Rail Heritage Station Budderoo National Park Belmore Falls Carrington Falls Illawarra Fly Robertson Cheese Factory Major Regional Events Waratah Spring Fair Robertson Show Robertson Open Gardens For information go to: www.robertson.nsw.au VISIT: Robertson Cheese Factory 107 Illawarra Hwy, Robertson Ph: 4885 2000 or 4885 2400
Accommodation
And Chats Cafe & Restaurant Eat in or takeaway Open 7 days Illawarra H/way Robertson
Ph: 4885 1444
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THE ROBERTSON
PIE SHOP 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
Springtime in Robertson @ the Robertson Heritage Railway Station Common 80th Anniversary of the Mountain Railway Line Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 October On Saturday, 13 October, Robertson Station will host the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Unanderra to Moss Vale line in 1932. In 1932 a group of school children from Robertson Primary School marched to the Station and caught the first train to Unanderra. Violet Lymbery was one of those children and will once again greet a steam train this time hauled by iconic steam locomotives 3642 and 3265. Once again school children will march to the Station and one of the children and Violet will jointly cut an Anniversary Cake thereby spanning 80 years. Invited dignatories include Gladys Berijiklian (Minister for Transport), Gareth Ward (Member for Kiama), and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Wingecarribee.
The train will also be greeted by a brass band and piper, 3 Light Horsemen in full regalia and the school choir will also sing. The Station grounds will be ablaze with stunning waratah flowering bushes and waratah flowers and plants will be on sale. Other attractions include old-time working farm machinery, miniature steam-hauled train rides, Jumping castle, displays of photographs of NSW railways, history museum, model trains and railway artefacts, various stalls including second-hand books, food, drink, icecream and excellent coffee. Free admission to the public with plenty of parking with proceeds funding the maintenance of the station and grounds. Berrima Old Machinery Club will have a ‘Waratah Tractor Trek’ with stationary engine display on the
Railway Common, as well, there will be a Botanical Art Exhibition at ‘Light Horse Gallery’, Art and crafts including ‘Village Woodworks’ and Antique shops and Cafés. On Sunday, 14 October, the Station will continue with the waratah open garden, flowers, plant sales, photographic and historic displays. In the Robertson area there will be the ‘Aussie Ladies Tractor Run’ and stationary display, Robertson Markets, with a continuation of Botanical Art at ‘Light Horse Gallery, and ‘Village Woodworks’. Come by train: www.heritageexpress.com.au Yarranga St Robertson – 9am to 4pm www.robertson.nsw.au or www.robertsonrailway.com.au Ph: Neil & Marion on (02) 4885 2823
Come and explore the shops, food & cafe at the
OPEN 7 DAYS
The Robertson Cheese Room Providores of local, organic and imported cheeses and condiments.
Ph: 4885 2000 Green Heart Gallery
Australian works by artisans & craft makers. (Closed Tues & Wed) www.greenheartgallery.com.au
Ph: 4885 2400
Highlands in Season Produce & products reflecting our seasons.
Ph: 0407 933 435 Robertson Cheese Factory Cafe Serving fresh, local & seasonal produce. Breakfast, light lunches. 107 ILLAWARRA HWY, ROBERTSON www.robertsoncheesefactory.com
Ph: 4885 2468
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Historic Homes in Goulburn
Goulburn
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Australia’s first inland city
The 61st Lilac City Festival 28 September - 1 October 2012 On the long weekend of 28 September - 1 October, Goulburn, Australia’s oldest inland city, celebrates its 61st Lilac City Festival. The Festival is the longest continuous running Festival in Australia. As Goulburn welcomes Spring, most of the events are based around Belmore Park, in the centre of town. For three days there is an abundance of events and entertainment for adults and children. The official opening at Belmore Park is on Saturday 29 September at 1.30pm. There will be a Scarecrow competition after the opening and free children's entertainment in the morning.
On Saturday night there is a spectacular fireworks display, Humphrey Bear and entertainment. On Saturday afternoon you can enjoy a musical afternoon in the Conservatorium in Burke Street with 'songs you like to hear' (free admission). Then on Sunday, the highlights are a Street Procession, Doll, Bear and Craft Fair. Entry to these events are free. Mondays’ highlights are an Irish Folk Band, Pet Parade and an auction after the prize giving ceremony. For more information please contact 4821 1839
What to See & Do Goulburn Historic Waterworks Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre Riversdale Historic Homestead Goulburn War Memorial & Museum Major Regional Events Lilac Festival Goulburn Roses Festival Taralga Heritage Rally The Pumpkin Festival The Apple Day Festival VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 201 Sloane Street, Goulburn Ph: 02 4823 4492 or 1800 353 646 www.igoulburn.com E: info@igoulburn.com
Photo courtesy Andrew Smythe
It’s Lilac time in Goulburn The 61st Annual Lilac City Festival 28 September - 1 October
A truly enjoyable weekend for all!
• Fireworks • Humphrey & entertainment • Street Procession • Carnival • Business display • Children's activities • Children’s entertainment • Scarecrow competition • Markets • Bush dance • Irish music • Musical entertainment • Doll, Bear & Craft Fair • Dance performances • Official Opening • Open Gardens and more....
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Visit: www.igoulburn.com.au
Historic Goulburn
Goulburn is rich in heritage and natural beauty and any visitor interested in the history and development of this beautiful city will be delighted during guided and self guided tours of historic sites, homesteads, cathedrals, cemeteries and points of interest. Take in the grandeur of this beautiful historic city by strolling through its streets and laneways! The following historic sites are a real treat for those who appreciate buildings of historic significance; St Saviour's Cathedral, The Big Merino, which was built in 1985 as a monument to Goulburn and the surrounding district’s fine wool industry, Riversdale Homestead, a historic 1830s Inn which was purchased in 1875 by Edward Twynam who later became Surveyor General of NSW, St Clair Folk Museum & Archives, Goulburn War Memorial & Museum and Goulburn Historic Waterworks. The Waterworks is of national significance as it is the only complete, workable, steam powered municipal water supply left in its original location in the Southern Hemisphere and is located in an idyllic setting on the banks of the Wollondilly River.
Riversdale
Colonial, Georgian Homestead and former Coaching Inn (1837) • Colonial furniture • Arts & crafts. • Formal Gardens • Cottage Gardens • Picnic facilities • Kitchen • Toilets
Open: Sun 10am-3pm. Mon, Tues, Thurs: 10am - 2pm Groups any day by app
Twynam Dr, North Goulburn. Mob: 0414 951 955 or 0409 953 859 E: riversdale@nationaltrust.com.au
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.
Memorial Drive, Rocky Hill, Goulburn
Ph: 4823 4463
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 2012: 30 Sept, 21 Oct, 25 Nov, 16 Dec.
Ph: 4823 4448
The Big Merino A celebration of Australia's fine wool industry
Showcasing beautiful fashion items made from this brilliant and versatile natural fibre. Cnr Hume and Sowerby St, Goulburn
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Wollongong from the escarpment!
Wollongong
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Wollongong - where the mountains meet the sea! Wollongong is located 80 kilometres south of Sydney and is bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. The Wollongong coastline offers 17 sparkling surf beaches that are patrolled by lifesavers from September to April. Beaches are generally in easy walking distance from shops, hotels and clubs. Stanwell Park to the north of Wollongong City, could be regarded as the gateway to the Illawarra region and is an ideal spot for day trippers. Bald Hill Lookout, a magnificent platform looking south over Wollongong City, has outstanding views of the Illawarra and its escarpment. Watch hang gliders and para gliders or marvel at the spot
where Lawrence Hargrave first took flight. Experience the Grand Pacific Sea Bridge, 665 metres over-the-ocean, near Stanwell Park; spend some time exploring northern coastal villages while heading down the cliff hugging roads hanging above the ocean. North of Wollongong the coastal villages are famous for their unspoilt beaches and rock pools, unique art and crafts, great fishing and surfing spots as well as many cafes and restaurants. From those northern villages, the Grand Pacific Drive makes its way into the city of Wollongong. There you will find an array of shopping outlets, restaurants and cafes, golf courses, art galleries and more. Garden.
What to See & Do The Grand Pacific Sea Bridge Wollongong City Gallery Wollongong Science Centre Illawarra beaches and rock pools Wollongong Harbour & Lighthouse Merrigong Theatre Crown Central Shopping Centre
VISITOR INFORMATION: CROWN CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE 174 / 200 Crown Street, Wollongong Ph: 02 4228 5999
The Charles Ledger Alpaca Show
September 15th and 16th, Moss Vale Showgrounds Presenting the 14th Annual Charles Ledger Alpaca Show, celebrating and honouring the achievements and pioneering work of Charles Ledger. On the 28th November 1859, Charles Ledger and his 250 alpacas, llamas and vicunas arrived in Australia from South America, after an epic journey of great hardship and adventure. Charles Ledger was a man of enterprise who had a vision for an Australian Alpaca Industry, a vision that has now come to fruition well over a century later. We would like to invite the public to
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come and see the beauty, strength and grace of these fabulous animals. The Charles Ledger Show will be an interesting, entertaining weekend with a wonderful country atmosphere. If you have an interest in alpacas here is your chance to talk to the areas leading breeders, watch the alpacas parade around the ring, see how far the industry has come and enjoy a wonderful day out at the Moss Vale Showground. For more details go to www.schalpaca.com.au
WOLLONGONG CITY GALLERY Exhibitions - September Open Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm. Weekends & Public Hols from noon - 4pm Burelli St, Wollongong www.wollongongcitygallery.com Ph: 02
Andrew Tenison, Still 57, 2007, Ilfochrome photograph
EXHIBITIONS: Stand Up Close: Remembering Ron Lambert Celebrating the legacy of this influential artist and teacher Until 2 September Resident Artist Program 20th Anniversary. Works by Wollongong City Gallery Resident Artists 1992 – 2012 8 September - 18 November Square One. Works from the collection exploring the grid. Until 28 October You Are Here Works from the collection inspired by the Illawarra landscape Until 11 November
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Resident Artist Program 20th Anniversary: Maree Faulkner 2010/2011 Resident Artist, Snakes Alive , 2012, ink, pencil and gouache on stonehenge paper.
You Are Here Grace Cossington Smith, Sea at Thirroul, c.1935, oil on cardboard on composition board, 36 x 47 cm. The George and Nerissa Johnson Memorial Bequest, purchased 2007
The Resident Artist Program 20th Anniversary exhibition, on display 8 September - 18 November, showcases the work of Wollongong City Gallery Resident Artists Simon Blau, Stuart Slough, Kathryn Orton, James Geurts, Sandy O’Sullivan, Ali Jane Smith, Kevin Butler, Rachel Burns, Joanne Saad, Leonie Watson, Arja Välimäki, Peter O’Brien, Mez Breeze, Scott Branden, what, Stephanie Monteith, Delyn Williams, Anita Larkin, Jade Pegler, Kim Williams, Fiona MacDonald, Andrew Tenison, Maree Faulkner, Jenny Tubby. Square One features sculpture, paintings, prints, and drawings drawn from the collection that explore the structure of the grid, and includes works by Kathy
Temin, Hilarie Mais, Victor Varsarely, Nike Savvas, Fiona MacDonald, Joanne Handley, Andrew Christofides, John Havilah, Elizabeth Powell. On display until 28 October. Stand Up Close. Remembering Ron Lambert explores the legacy of influential artist and teacher Ron Lambert (1923 – 1995). This exhibition includes work by friends, colleagues and artists. On display until 2 September. You Are Here on show until 11 November, is a location oriented display of contemporary, colonial and early Australian paintings, prints, photographs, watercolours and drawings from the collection created in response to the vivid Illawarra environment.
Sydney Theatre Company’s The Wharf Revue 2012 Red Wharf: Beyond the Rings of Satire
Dirty Work Comedy presents The Listies Do Compooters
What's On @ IPAC
Circus Oz - From The Ground Up Circus Oz sky dives back into Wollongong with their irreverent, beautiful, spectacular, larrikin Australian Circus. Expect power-packed aerialists, knockabout jugglers, live wire musicians, all acrobatically suspended in disbelief. ARE YOU UP FOR IT? 12 – 16 September Tickets: $54 -$59 Under 30s: $34
The Wharf Revue is back with one of Wollongong’s favourite nights out! Packed full of its trademark up-to-thesecond satire of contemporary politics and popular culture, it’s a guaranteed lark.
A mad take on the brave new world of cyberspace, that interweb thingo, myface, spacebook and fartificial intelligence that promises to be the most ROFL show for the whole family these school holidays. A ridiculously cool show for cool kids!
24 – 26 September Tickets: $54 -$59 | Under 30s: $34
28 & 29 September Tickets: $22
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, 32 Burelli Street, Wollongong. Ph: 4224 5999 www.merrigong.com.au www.highlandsimag.com.au
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DAMS, LOOKOUTS, FALLS, WALKING TRACKS & PICNIC AREAS AVON DAM - Spectacular views of the dam. Picnic & electric BBQ facilities. Playground. Avon Dam Rd, Bargo Open 7 days 10 - 5pm Ph: 1300 722 468 CORDEAUX DAM - Spectacular views of the lake, art deco buildings, playground, picnic shelters, electric BBQs & viewing areas. Picton Rd, Wilton Open 7 days 10 - 5pm Ph: 1300 722 468 WARRAGAMBA DAM - Visitor Centre, interpretive signage, playground, BBQs, picnic shelters & viewing area. Farnsworth Dam Ave, Warragamba. Open 7 days 10 - 5pm. Ph: 1300 722 468
CATARACT DAM- The oldest dam supplying Sydney. Picnic shelters, BBQs, & playground areas. Baden Powell Dr, Appin. Open 7 days 10 - 5pm Ph: 1300 722 468 NEPEAN DAM - Viewing area, BBQ, picnic area, & playground facilities. Avon Dam Rd, Bargo. Open 7 days 10 - 5pm Ph: 1300 722 468
BURRAGORANG LOOKOUT - Exquisite outlook over Lake Burragorang. BBQ & picnic area. Road to Nattai, via The Oaks. Open 7 days 10 - 5pm Ph: 024677 0859 RAZORBACK LOOKOUT - Views all the way to Sydney on a clear day. Parking and picnic area. Off Remembrance Dr, Picton. Open 7 days Ph: 024677 0859 MERMAIDS POOLS - Pools, Tahmoor Gorge & Canyon. Great walking area but not an easy one. The top path is the easiest. Rockford Rd, Tahmoor. Open 7 days Ph: 4677 3962
BENTS BASIN REC AREA - Nature reserve & lookout. Canoeing, walking tracks, picnic, caravan & camping area, hot showers available. Bookings required. Fees apply. Bents Basin Rd, Wallacia Open 7 days 9 - 4.30pm Ph: 024774 8662 CECIL HOSKINS RESERVE - 80 species of birds, platypus & kangaroos. Walking & cycling tracks. Moss Vale/Bowral Rd, 2km Nth of Moss Vale Open 7 days. Ph: 1300 657 559
LAKE ALEXANDRA - Man-made lake. An abundance of wildlife. BBQ & picnic area. Queen St, Mittagong Open 7 days Ph: 4889 4251
MITTAGONG LOOKOUT - Stunning views over Mittagong, Old Hume Hwy. Walking tracks. Oxley Dr, Mittagong Open 7 days. Ph: 4871 2888 BOX VALE WALK TRACK - A historic railway line, 84 mts of tunnel. Walking & picnic area. Return walk approx 3 hours. Box Vale Rd, Mittagong. Open 7 days Ph: 1300 657 559 ERITH COALMINE WALK - Lookouts, waterfalls, wildflowers, Aboriginal/historic sites. Walking tracks. Easy walk. Morton National Park, Bundanoon. Open 7 days Ph: 02 4887 7270
FITZROY FALLS & BELMORE FALLS - Spectacular waterfall, rainforest, Visitor Centre & Cafe. Walking tracks/boardwalks, picnic & BBQ area. Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls Open 7 days Ph: 4887 7270 CARRINGTON FALLS - Waterfalls, walking tracks & picnic area. 10 kms East of Robertson on the Knights Hill Rd, Knights Hill Open 7 days
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