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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017

It''s Tulip Time

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Tulip Time Home & Garden Show SHSO Concert Series Bundanoon Garden Ramble Annual Lilac City Festival HTG Presents: The Odd Couple Robertson Open Gardens Southern Highlands Arts Festival Gallery On Track Exhibition Warragamba Dam Festival Goulburn Workers Club Annual Art Prize Goulburn Spring Event Series 2017

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What's On September/ October Home & Garden Show p2 Goulburn Spring Event Series 2017 p6-7 Gallery On Track Exhibition p7 SHSO Concert Series p14 Warragamba Dam Festival p15 Goulburn Workers Club Annual Art Prize p16 Lilac Festival p18 Bundanoon Garden Ramble p22-23 HTG Presents: The Odd Couple p24-25

Welcome to the Southern Highlands Inside this issue

Macarthur Region 10 Handmade in the Highlands 19 Wollondilly/Picton 20 Mittagong/Bowral 26 Antiques & Collectables 28 Map 29 Moss Vale/Bundanoon 30 Berrima 32 Cellar Doors 37 Wine Trail Map 38 What's On 40 Robertson 42 Markets 45

Tulip Time p28 Southern Highlands Arts Festival p36 Robertson Open Gardens p44

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& Surrounds From the Editor Bowral will come alive this spring with colourful displays of tulip bulbs blooming for the annual Tulip Time Festival. The Southern Highlands celebrates Tulip Time with a host of activities and events showcasing what the area does best. For the garden enthusiasts, Bowral will also host the annual Home and Garden Show, offering all you fancy for your home and garden in the one venue and Bundanoon will hold its annual Garden Ramble with markets, open gardens and displays to enjoy. In the midst of the Spring festival season, Robertson will host its Open Garden event in October.

Mark the Goulburn Lilac Festival in your diary; lots of fun, music, dance, food and activities will make this a 'must attend' event.

To top off this eclectic mix of cultural, garden and community events, Goulburn will begin its Spring Event Series in September and Goulburn Arts Society will hold its annual art prize event in October. As well, Gallery on Track will hold exhibitions throughout September and October.

Another one for the Art enthusiast; the Southern Highlands Art Festival will be held during November. The Arts Studio Trail forms part of the Festival and will celebrate the work of local artists alongside internationally acclaimed talent.

Look forward to Camden's annual, two-week festival of family fun and entertainment during September.

Book early for the latest HTG production; The Odd Couple opening in November and the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra will begin its latest concert series in September.

Lastly, be sure not to miss the annual Warragamba Dam Festival set in the beautiful Wollondilly region in October.

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Goulburn's Spring Event Series 2017 If you’re planning to be in Goulburn this spring get set to be thoroughly entertained.

With a huge line-up of sporting, artistic and community events predicted to draw hundreds of spectators and visitors from across Australia – you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Goulburn, Australia will host over twenty major events between September and November.

The first will see Buskout, a youth busking competition. This will be followed by various motor racing and sporting events including the Legend Cars Rock and Rumble or Ultimate Frisbee NSW Mixed State Championships for the sports fans.

The sci-fi and history lovers will be delighted at the Steampunk Victoriana Fair on Saturday 14

October, joined by celebrity author Tara Moss.

The Colour Me Fun Run will be back, again to douse Victoria Park in colour on Sunday 22 October.

The series will wrap up with the family-friendly Pictures and Popcorn in the Park featuring the Lion King on Saturday 25 November, followed by the Spring Racing Carnival – Goulburn Cup on Sunday 26 November.

These and other upcoming events in the region have been pooled together as Goulburn’s Spring Event Series, the full program is available online at www.goulburnaustralia. com.au or at the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre from Spring.

Gallery on Track in Goulburn - Exhibitions - September and October Gallery on Track is fortunate to have many talented and creative members, some of whom, of course, patchwork and quilt! The September exhibition, on display from 3 to 25, will include a range of small quilts and other items featuring types of quilting including hand, machine and trapunto.

October’s Exhibition entitled “Guise & Dolls” features painting, digital collage and assemblage works by Eva McKenzie. Eva has worked as a commercial artist, illustrator and graphic designer for over 20 years. Her artwork deals with disguise and deception, often depicting masks and dolls. Her Exhibition will run from 1 to 29 October with the opportunity to meet Eva at 2pm on the opening day.

Gallery on Track is also excited to be involved in this year's Steampunk Victoriana Fair being held on Saturday 14 October at the Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum! This fantastic annual event grows larger each year attracting many people and is great fun! Gallery on Track members will be displaying and selling wonderful Steampunk themed items they have created - a not to be missed event!

Gallery hours: 10am – 4pm Wed – Sun. Where: Blackshaw Rd, Goulburn Phone: 4822 7889 Find us on Facebook www.galleryontrack.org.

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Meet celebrity chef Miguel Maestre, enjoy food from 35 food trucks and endless family entertainment in Macarthur

Step into spring, tantalise your taste buds at Camden Festival from 10 - 24 September 2017 and enjoy four signature events celebrating Camden’s people, places and produce.

To kick-start the festival, an outdoor picnic extravaganza Picnic in the Park on Sunday 10 September from 10am to 4pm at Macarthur Park offers plenty of outdoor fun for families featuring a variety of children’s entertainment, plenty of desserts from churros, scones, pancakes, sure to please the fussiest sweet tooth.

The family fun continues at Kid’s Fun Day on Wednesday 13 September from 10am to 2pm at Curry Reserve. The event will feature roving entertainment, an appearance by Batman and the Batmobile, face painting, clowns, an animal farm and more.

Gather the kids around for the ultimate outdoor movie experience watching Moana at Cinema Under the Stars at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan, on Saturday 16 September from 4pm to 9pm. Bask in the sights of the night sky, pack a picnic, bring a rug and enjoy pre-movie entertainment and attractions including Hawaiian themed activities, lei throwing games, coconut bowling and pizza.

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Lovers of wine and gourmet food can eat and drink to their heart’s content at TASTE Food, Wine and Music, Camden Town Farm on Sunday 24 September from 12pm to 5pm. Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre will headline the event and present a live cooking demonstration, whipping up traditional Spanish paella for the crowd to sample.

There won’t be a short supply of delicious gourmet food options from 35 food trucks and stalls, as well as wine tasting from some of the region's best wine makers.

For further information on all events visit macarthur.com.au Other events during the festival include: 9 September: Skateboarding Clinics - An opportunity for young people to have fun together while practising their skills with a professional skateboard coach. Kirkham Skate Park, Hilder St, Elderslie - 10am-12pm 16 and 17 September: Camden Park House & Garden Open Day - Still the private home of the Macarthur descendants today, Camden Park will open for house and garden tours, gift and plant stalls, history talks, Devonshire teas and a BBQ lunch.

21 September: Youth Movie Night - For young people, 12 - 25 years, who live, work or study in the Camden Local Government Area.

23 and 24 September: Relay For Life - A fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services.

Starts 9.30am 23 Sept and ends 10am 24 Sept.

For further information on these events and attractions, contact Macarthur Visitor Centres: Ph: 1800 655 991 E: info@macarthur.com.au W: www.macarthur.com.au F: www.facebook.com/visitmacarthur

It’s

Festival Season IN MACARTHUR

Camden Festival

9 - 24 September

Picnic in the Park

Cinema Under the Stars

Kids Fun Day

Youth Movie Night

Sunday 10 September Macarthur Park, Menangle Rd, Camden 10am – 3pm. Free entry.

Wednesday 13 September Curry Reserve, Elderslie 10am – 2pm. Free event.

Camden Park House & Garden Open Weekend

Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 September Elizabeth Macarthur Ave, Camden Sat: 12pm - 4pm & Sun: 10am - 4pm House and Garden: Adults - $15; Concession - $12; \Family - $40.

Garden only: $10 (children free)

Saturday 16 September The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan. Movie screening from 6.15pm - “Moana”. Free entry.

Thursday 21 September United Cinemas, Narellan.

6.30pm. Kingsman: The Golden Circle. $5 with popcorn and drink.

Book online: www.bit.ly/2ukrisQ

‘TASTE’ Food, Wine & Music Festival

Sunday 24 September Camden Town Farm, Exeter St, Camden 12pm – 5pm. Free entry. camdenfestival.com.au

Menangle Milk-Shake up

17 September 2017 The Old Menangle School Grounds facebook.com/ MenangleMilkShakeUp/ 10am - 4pm

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Oktoberfest in Macarthur

7 October 2017 Club Menangle - Miracle Mile Restaurant German cuisine served at Macarthur’s own racetrack.

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Things to See & Do Campbelltown Arts Centre Japanese Gardens Botanic Garden Boutique shopping & markets Macarthur Square shopping.

Horse riding, Laser Skirmish Joy flights, Hot Air Ballooning & Skydiving 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 www.macarthur.com.au /visitmacarthur @macarthurnsw 10 www.monthlyimag.com.au

Macarthur

Campbelltown & Camden Macarthur 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 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 also rich 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

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Thursday 10.45am LIVE BANDS: Saturday 8.00pm - Free entry MEAT MARKET: Friday 5pm , drawn at 6.30pm.

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Top Ten Must-Do's at The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan · Take a walk across 416 hectares of varying bushland, grassland and gardens. · Bring your bike and ride over 20kms of paths or try the mountain bike track. · Head to the bird hide on Lake Nadungamba and see our spectacular bird life. · Let the little one’s enjoy a few hours in the playground. · Try the sumptuous food from Melaleuca House Restaurant. · Book a picnic shelter for your next family get together. · Check out our stunning wedding locations.

· Practice your photography skills with endless subject matter. · Speak to the visitor centre about joining one of our guided tours. Or just relax, unwind under one of our lovely trees. · You can go flat out or lie flat out, Mt.Annan has it all.

The Australian Botanic Garden - Mt Annan Narellan Rd, Mt Annan Ph: 4634 7935 www.australianbotanicgarden.com.au

Casual dining @

Melaleuca House Relax before or after exploring The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan Weekend Breakfast, Burgers, Pastas, Salads and Great Coffee

Open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday-Sunday, 8am-4pm

Evenings available for Wedding Receptions and Private Parties

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SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 7:30PM SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2:30PM Memorial Hall Bendooley Street, Bowral

Rossini Overture to William Tell Graham Powning Flute Concerto – premiere Soloist: Svetlana Yaroslavskaya Tchaikovsky Symphony No 4 Conductor Dr Allan Stiles Tickets Adults $35 Concessions/ Students $30 Children under 15 free Online: trybooking.com/300474 • www.shso.org.au In Store: Destination Southern Highlands, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 • Ten Thousand Paces, Springetts’ Arcade, Bowral • Some tickets available at the door.

For More Information Visit www.shso.org.au or call 0416 380 567

THE SHSO reserves the right to amend the advertised repertoire.

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Warragamba DamFest 15 October

DAMFEST 2017 will be held on Sunday 15th October at Warragamba Recreation Reserve, Warragamba. The day will commence at 10am and conclude at 4pm.

DamFest is a major community event that provides a venue for all local community and sporting groups and emergency services to

showcase their organisations and show the world what a unique area this is. This will be the thirteenth year of the event which is organised

by Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre, a not for profit community organisation whose ethos involves community engagement and without their support Damfest would not be the great event that it is.

The community of Warragamba is a legacy of the pre-World War II project designed to provide water to the burgeoning greater Sydney Metropolitan area. The “temporary� township was built to house the thousands of skilled and unskilled workers who were gathered together from across the globe to create the largest concrete structure of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

DamFest organisers invite everyone to come along and share in the excitement and experience the day.

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The Goulburn Workers Club Annual Art Prize The Goulburn & District Art Society’s exciting annual art exhibition is on again in October.

Along with the Goulburn Mulwaree Council and a number of local businesses, the exhibition is generously sponsored by the Goulburn Workers Club and is held in its auditorium. With $5300 in prize money on offer, it attracts entries from amateur and professional artists from our region, the ACT, Sydney, South and Central Coasts and interstate. There will be some 200 quality works in a variety of media and styles spread over 8 sections. All works are for sale.

The Goulburn & District Art Society has been in its present form since the 1950s. Initiated in 1904, there has been an art society under different names in Goulburn for most of the past 113 years. The society has a membership of dedicated artists who aim to foster art in Goulburn and surrounds. Located in The Art Room, at the rear of Angels for the Forgotten, 67 Sloane St, Goulburn, members meet on

Thursdays and Saturdays to paint, draw, discuss art, assist each other and socialise. Visitors and potential members are always welcome.

Inexperienced artists can be given advice and assistance from members. Tutored by members and visiting artists, workshops are held throughout the year catering for beginners through to experienced artists in various media, styles and subjects. Please see the website for further information, application forms and newsletters.

The Goulburn Workers Club Annual Art Prize Open: Fri 13 and Sat 14 October from 10am5pm, Sun 15 from 10am-4pm Official Opening and Presentation: 6.30 pm Thurs 12 October (finger food, wine or cordial $10 admission) Help us to cater by RSVP: Helen 4829 2300 or Lesley 0417 240 595 Enquiries: goulburnartsociety@gmail.com Website: www.artsociety.goulburn.net.au

Special Events in Macarthur this Spring It’s the season of food and drink in Macarthur this spring with a range of special events from food markets and festivals through to elegant long table feasts!

Kick off September with the Macarthur Night Markets – Friday Foodie Feast. Held the first and third Friday of every month from 5pm in Mawson Park, this market is a food lover’s delight. Featuring a huge selection of food trucks and entertainment for the kids, it is a great spot to grab a relaxed meal and enjoy the balmy evenings of spring.

If you have an interest in native cuisine, then Eumeralla is the ticket for you. Held at the Australian Plant Bank at the Australian Botanic Garden on 9 September, Eumeralla is an Australian food story, featuring six courses of Indigenous flavours with a modern twist and a tour of the Plant Bank to

compliment your meal.

You can’t talk about food in Macarthur this spring without mentioning the Taste Food, Wine & Music Festival. Held on 24 September at Camden Town Farm, there is a host of delicious food, wine tastings, entertainment and cooking demonstrations.

In October, Club Menangle joins the party with their Oktoberfest celebrations on the 7 October. Featuring all your German favourites and of course BEER! The ever popular Secret Supper Club is back starting in October with The White Series.

Book your tickets now and be surprised with a gourmet meal at a secret Macarthur location.

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The 66th Annual Lilac City Festival 29 September - 3 October On Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the long weekend, 29 September to 3 October, Goulburn, Australia’s oldest inland city, celebrates its 66th Lilac City Festival. The Festival is the longest continuous running Festival in New South Wales.

As Goulburn welcomes Spring, most of the events are based around Belmore Park, in the centre of town. For three days there are markets and an abundance of events and entertainment for adults and children The official opening at Belmore Park is on Saturday 29 September at 1.30pm where presentation of the citizen and achiever awards and festival baby will be announced followed by an auction with lots of great items.

On Friday afternoon the fun starts with the Joyland Carnival Rides with two hour armbands running until Monday afternoon.

On Saturday you can enjoy the Markets and musical entertainment in the park and

highland, jazz & punk dancing displays. As well, there will be Fireworks at Seiffert Oval on Saturday Night with a variety show to start the night.

On Sunday, there is free musical entertainment in Belmore Park. There will be prizes for the best dressed Superheroes, action figures and other fancy dress during the day in the park.

On Monday there will be music in the park and the prizes for the garden competition will be awarded followed by the ever popular pet parade with lots of prizes for all the entrants.

Also on Monday you can enjoy a musical afternoon at the Goulburn Uniting Church Hall “Goulburn Has Talent” with a variety of artists.

All three days you can enjoy musical entertainment at the Conservatorium of Music in Bourke Street with the Lilac Ulele.

For more information ph: 4821 1839

It’s Lilac time in Goulburn

The 66th Annual

Lilac City Festival

29 September - 3 October A truly enjoyable weekend for all!­ Carnival • Business display • Family activities • Markets • Fireworks •Variety Show • Musical entertainment • Scottish Punk dance displays • Pet Parade • Official Opening • Open Gardens and more....

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Handmade in the

Highlands BERRIMA VILLAGE POTTERY & HOME Inspired & expertly crafted Tableware, homewares, furniture & home decor, both locally made and globally sourced.

Open: 7 days 10 – 5pm Cnr Old Hume Highway & Wingecarribee St. Berrima

Ph: 02 48771953 or 0412271385 HIGHLANDS HANDMADE GIFT SHOP Locally made Arts and Crafts from 200+ Makers and 5000 + items. Unique Highlands hand made treasures and gifts galore.

Mon-Fri: 10-4pm Sat: 10-2pm 374 Argyle St. Moss Vale. (Opposite park). www.highlandshandmade.com.au

Ph 02-4869-3698

Custom-made curtains, roman binds, roller blinds •Soft furnishing fabrics, curtain hardware •Pre-loved curtain renovations •Free Measure & Quotes Sydney-Canberra, Shoalhaven, Illawarra & the Southern Highlands

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VICTORIA HOUSE

NEEDLECRAFT

Beautiful needlecraft to make, wear and decorate your home.

Open: 7 days 9am-5pm 49 Main Street, Mittagong www.victoriahouseneedlecraft.com.au Ph: 02 4871 1682

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Things to See & Do Villages; Appin, Bargo, Warragamba, Thirlmere, Menangle & The Oaks.

Dams; Nepean, Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon & Warragamba Dams Burragorang Lookout, breathtaking views.

Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, native animals, plant nursery, picnic facilities and gift shop.

Wollondilly Heritage Centre & Museum. Five buildings of historical displays of Wollondilly & The Burragorang Valley Trainworks, locomotives and carriages as well as memorabilia on display.

VISITOR INFORMATION Old Post Office, Argyle St, Picton Ph: 4677 8313

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Wollondilly

Picton, Appin, Thirlmere views of the Burragorang Wollondilly is situated Valley, the waters of which are on the south western outskirts dammed by Warragamba Dam of Sydney and at the foothills or picnic and BBQ at the Avon, of the Southern Highlands. It Cordeaux or Nepean Dams. is surrounded by spectacular, natural beauty and rural Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, set in pastures in an area that relies 200 acres of bushland, is a on dairying and mixed farming. National Trust (NSW) property.

There are native animals, a In the heart of Wollondilly is the town of Picton. This historic native plant nursery, picnic tables and a Gift Shop. village was originally called Stonequarry and was in fact a Trainworks in Thirlmere is a private town in the early 19C. magical place to visit. Over 40 It has a number of notable locomotives and 80 carriages historic sites; Vault Hill, the old are on display as well as courthouse, built in 1864, a memorabilia and a heritageVictorian classical stone post listed 1880's railway station. office with an impressive clock •Unique, Boutique & tower, dating homegrown items •Over 40 stalls from 1892, •Farm fresh produce the CBC Bank •Great range of gourmet food products built in 1885, St •Devonshire Tea, freshly baked cakes & biscuits Mark’s Anglican •Espresso coffee & Church, and sausage sizzle It’s a lovely day out!

•Live music by talented Larkin Cottage. local professionals First Sunday of the Month Whilst in the •Free to enter Wollondilly Shire Hall, Picton •Plenty of parking region take in Ph: 0449 851 676 •Indoor seating & dining the breathtaking www.facebook.com/PictonMarkets

Spring IN WOLLONDILLY

Wollondilly Shire Council is please to launch it’s new tourism website www.visitwollondilly.com.au The website showcases the unique offerings of Wollondilly Shire from the Adventurer, the Collector, the Indulger and the Historian. Browse this informative site to choose your next adventure.

The Wollondilly Visitor Information Centre is located in the Shire Hall, 42 Menangle Street, Picton (adjacent to the Council Administration Building) and is open 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Staff can be contacted on 4677 8313 or email tourism@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au Find out more www.visitwollondilly.com.au tourism@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au | 4677 8313

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Bundanoon Garden Ramble 21 & 22 October 2017 The Bundanoon Garden Ramble is ‘coming of age’ celebrating its 21st birthday this year.

The 21st Ramble will be held on the weekend of 21 & 22 October 2017.

This annual event in the village, again features eight lovely, private gardens, that will open from 9.30am to 4.30pm on both days.

There is a combination of both large and small gardens; a blend of cottage, native and formal, which will make for interesting viewing.

To celebrate our birthday we will be cutting a cake in the Memorial Hall at 11.30am on Saturday 21 October 2017 for visitors and locals alike.

The Soldiers’ Memorial Hall in the middle of the village will also feature a garden market with plants and gifts for sale, whilst a working display of old farm equipment in the Main Street will entertain visitors. Scarecrows around the village add interest, plus some of the

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gardens have plants for sale. A gelato van at a village garden, plus light meals at the country garden, provided by the local Lions Club, will ensure visitors have plenty of refreshments!

Shuttle buses provide a free, relaxing mode of transport to the gardens, and is recommended for a couple of the gardens where there is limited parking.

Tickets for the gardens can be purchased in the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. They are valid for both days at a cost of $20 for all eight gardens or $5 for a single garden.

Garden descriptions and a map are given out with tickets. Raffle tickets with some fabulous prizes are on sale in the hall.

Bundanoon provides great hospitality, fabulous vistas and delicious food for all to enjoy.

For more information visit:

www.bundanoongardenramble.org.au

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The Highlands Theatre Group presents: The Odd Couple - Female Version Opens on 10 November Following the enormous success in May of ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, the Highlands Theatre Group has wasted no time in preparing for their next exciting production, the female version of Neil Simon’s timeless comedy, ‘The Odd Couple’, which opens at the Mittagong Playhouse on November 10.

Having its debut in 1965 on Broadway and enjoying enormous, subsequent popularity, ‘The Odd Couple’ inspired a film, as well as a long running T.V. series. The names Felix and Oscar, became synonymous with fastidiousness and slovenliness, both practised in equally alarming proportions.

The female version of this production embodies the same humour, but Felix and Oscar have been replaced by two polar opposites, the female characters of Olive Madison and Florence Ungar.

Sports trivia fan Olive, enjoys her free range lifestyle of disarray in her New York apartment, where clothes, dirty laundry and empty food containers are scattered throughout and it is here, that the story begins.

The quirky members of Olive’s Trivial Pursuit Club, meet at her apartment one evening for their usual, weekly game and obligatory consumption of stale snacks, only to notice that their uptight and obsessively neat friend Florence, is strangely absent. When she does finally make her entrance, it’s not without drama and tears. Her husband wants a divorce and Florence is devastated. Olive’s hasty suggestion to Florence, that she move into the guest room, is one that she regrets immediately, particularly when Florence responds by volunteering to clean and tidy the entire apartment!

Clearly, Olive and Florence are totally incompatible as roommates and they become locked into a domestic battle of words and

actions. This leads to some truly hilarious and lively exchanges between the two, as they attempt to adapt to each other’s impossible living standards.

Director for this production, Steven Clancy, continues to enjoy a lengthy involvement with Community Theatre, in roles both on and off the stage and he is delighted to be able to present this female version of ‘The Odd Couple’ as HTG’s final production for 2017.

Mittagong Playhouse Book online: htg.org.au or call Destination Southern Highlands on 48712888

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St Jude St, Bowral NSW 2576 | Ph 02 4862 1247 email: info@bradman.com.au www.bradman.com.au

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Things to See & Do MITTAGONG; Lake Alexandra, antique and craft shops, shopping centre, theatre, Information Centre and historic buildings.

BOWRAL; unique shopping precinct, bookstores and craft shops. Home of the Tulip Festival in Spring, Mt Gibraltar and the International Cricket Hall of Fame - Bradman.

Southern Highlands Wineries; refer to our Wine Map.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Destination Southern Highlands 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands. com.au

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Mittagong & Bowral 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 has a delightful shopping 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.

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.

A highlight for cricket fans is the International Cricket Hall of Fame. Outdoor sports include fly-fishing on the lake or golf at one of the town’s excellent courses.

Bowral Lookout is well worth a visit.

ROUNDABOUT THE HOUSE Pavers, retaining walls, pergolas, garden sheds, gates, arbours, cubbys, fencing, dove cotes & lots more.

The town 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.

OPEN 7 DAYS 96 Bowral Rd, Mittagong

Ph: 4872 2866 Fax: 48722867

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

Crn Main & Alice Sts Mittagong.

Ph: 4871 2649

Indoor Play and Cafe Open 6 days Tuesday - Sunday School Holiday Activities available

Unit 1/227 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong ( just south of the Mittagong Marketplace)

www.neenysplayhouse.com.au

Ph: 02 4871 3750

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Discover the Magic at Tulip Time 2017 Spring sees the transformation of the Southern Highlands of NSW into a spectacle of vibrant spring colour with the staging of the 58th annual Tulip Time Festival from 12 to 24 September 2017.

Everybody has been preparing for another exciting community and tourism event which this year will see a partnership with Redkite to create a fun and exciting program. Bowral’s picturesque Corbett Gardens will take on the theme – ‘Discover the Magic Under the Sea’.

This year’s Tulip Time Festival program will excite all age groups from young to young at heart with the Redkite Storytime Tent, Kite Finding competition to traditional Street Parades.

The beautiful gardens of the Southern Highlands will be a blaze of colour as over

100,000 tulip bulbs and 15,000 annuals show off their beauty in spring. This year’s festival theme colour is orange.

Take your first step to be part of this year’s World Award winning Tulip Festival and save the date in your calendar.

More Information: www.tuliptime.net.au

Antiques &

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① THE EVERYTHING STORE

The more you look, the more you find!

Collectables & things of interest.

Open 10.30-5pm (Closed Tues & Wed)

7404 Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest

Ph: 0402 839 195

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② ROBERTSON RECOLLECTIONS Antiques, collectables, books & music, fine China, furniture, tools, pottery, paintings & prints.

Open 6 days, 10-5pm. (Closed Wed) 26 Hoddle St, Robertson. Ph: 4885 1080

③ PENDRAGON ANTIQUES Over 360 years of Antiques; Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian periods. 17thC, 18thC & 19thC.

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Things to See & Do MOSS VALE; Historic buildings; Railway Station, Court House and Post Office, Leighton Gardens, especially pretty in Autumn.

Southern Highlands Wineries; refer to our Wine Map. BUNDANOON; Morton National Park, Glow Worm Glen, bushwalking and bike riding in a gorgeous village setting.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Destination Southern Highlands 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands. com.au

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Moss Vale & Bundanoon Moss Vale 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 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.

Moss Vale has a large part of the local Industry - as well it is 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 a concrete path winding across the paddock.

This walk and bike way is a 4.5 km walk to Burradoo.

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 heritage charm about it. The town 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.

The area 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.

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

PIONEER FLASK CELLARS When visiting Bundanoon, come and visit the friendly staff at Pioneer Flask Cellars and choose from a range of Beer, Wine and Spirits (including locally produced Beer and Wine).

OPEN: Mon/Sat 10am - 7pm Sun & Pub Hols 10am - 4pm

13 Railway Parade,Bundanoon

Ph: 4883 7314

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Things to See & Do Berrima Courthouse, built in 1838. Tours and displays.

Berrima District Museum, The Story Centre.

Exhibitions and displays.

Berrima Gaol, open from 1839 - 2011 then reopened in 2016.

Berrima River Walk; easy walk. Informative on German POW's in 1915.

Southern Highlands Wineries; refer to our Wine Map.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Destination Southern Highlands 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands. com.au

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Historic Berrima Berrima is a historic village offering a day tripper the most wonderful array of food and shopping experiences in a living history environment.

It is a favourite destination for Sydneysiders, Illawarra and Canberra residents and has exquisite boutique shopping, antiques and great food.

Established as a township in 1831, Berrima is a preserved Australian, Georgian, colonial town. In the 19thC, the township was destined to become the main town of the Southern Highlands, but when the railway line was built through Moss Vale in the 1860s, it faded to a sleepy village.

The first Europeans to investigate the area 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 Courthouse Museum and Berrima Gaol are two impressive sandstone buildings which is a 'must see' for visitors.

The gaol was in use as a prison between 1839 and 2011 but reopened in 2016.

The most interesting period in the history of Berrima is perhaps when it became an internment camp for enemy aliens and POWs during WW1.

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This complete story can be found at Berrima District Museum as well as many other local history stories.

After visiting the Museum (located on the right at the southern end of the village opposite the park) take the Berrima River Walk to understand the impact of the POWs had on the town.

Berrima is said to be a word from the language of the Dharawal people meaning ‘Black Swan’.

The Dharawal were displaced in the area by farming and grazing interests and were rarely seen by the 1870s.

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

THE COURTYARD CAFE Breakfast & Lunch Morning & Afternoon Teas

Open every day 8.30am - close Shop 2, 3 & 4 Berrima's Retreat (behind the Lolly Shop)

Ph: 02 4877 2729

BROWN SHUTTER. For that unique gift that really counts.

Hume Hwy, Berrima The white shop @ the top.

Open 7 Days.

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Exquisite Boutique Shopping...

Accommodation...

Speciality Gift Shops...

Great Food...

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.

Est 1834

Surveyor General Inn 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 Accommodation & history!

Old Hume Hwy, Berrima

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The Magpie Cafe • breakfast • lunch. BYO.

OPEN 7 DAYS

Home-made cakes, scones jam & cream.

Old Hume Hwy, Berrima

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Galleries...

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Treat yourself to a break away and stay in the Motel located in the centre of town.

Visit the Courthouse for information and maps; then take a stroll through the village streets and laneways and admire the historic buildings.

www.thebaytreegallery.com.au

The Bay Tree Gallery Local Artwork and a large range of quality gifts and fashion accessories

info@thebaytreegallery.com.au 116 Old Hume Highway Berrima

Open 7 Days 9am till 5pm

Ph: 02 4877 1333

Two Skinny Cooks -

LARDER DOOR

Restaurant quality take-home meals, condiments & desserts. Hand-made pies, sausage rolls & pastries.

Taste test our famous Portuguese tarts.

Coffee by Rush Roasting Co.

Open Wed - Sun 9.30 - 4pm THE AUSTRALIAN ALPACA CENTRE 1 Market Place Berrima www.twoskinnycooks.com.au Ph: 0417223126 or 0408448225

BERRIMA NAMEPLATES Cast Aluminium Home & Property Names Made To Order

Ph or Email for brochure

02 4877 1536

orders@berrimanameplates.com.au or visit our showroom Shop 1, Mrs Oldbucks Cnr, Berrima

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The Southern Highlands Art Studio Trail The Southern Highlands Art Studio Trail will again be one of the biggest events on the Shire’s arts calendar. Featuring works from over 60 artists and 40 studios from across the Highlands - the trail promises something for everyone.

“This year we’re pleased to welcome 15 new studios to the trail,” said Council’s Cultural Development Officer Jenny Kena.

Held over the first two weekends of November, the trail offers visitors a rare opportunity to go behind the studio doors of some of our brightest artists.

Traditional and contemporary painting, printmaking, etching, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, bookbinding, photography, sculpture, printmaking and jewellery can also be seen on the Art Trail.

“The Southern Highlands has long been a place

favoured by artists,” said Jenny. “The beauty of the area provides the perfect conditions for inspiration and creativity.”

The Southern Highlands Art Studio Trail is the feature event of the month-long Southern Highlands Arts Festival and will be held over the weekend of 4 - 5 November and 11 -12 November from 10am to 5pm.

“This is a rare opportunity to watch artists at work, ask questions and buy direct from the source,” said Jenny. “It’s a free event, but be prepared to be tempted and make a special purchase or two along the way.”

For more information on the Southern Highland Arts Festival including a full program of events, participating artists and the Art Studio Trail map, visit www.shaf.com.au or call Jenny on 4868 0855.

Immerse yourself in the creative environment of the Southern Highlands and join us for the annual Southern Highlands Arts Festival this November.

Featuring the SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ART STUDIO TRAIL

Image: Marlene Murray Joadja valley last summer (detail)

» More than 40 inspiring studios open their doors » Weekends 4-5 & 11-12 November, 10am – 5pm » A unique opportunity to meet and purchase directly from artists and makers Exhibitions, Gallery openings, Music, Theatre & Workshops – ALL THROUGH NOVEMBER

Further details: Jenny Kena P 02 4868 0855 E info@shaf.com.au

The Arts Festival PROGRAM and Art Studio Trail MAP are available from the Southern Highlands Welcome Centre in Mittagong.

P 1300 657 559/Download from www.shaf.com.au

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Cellar Doors

RESTAURANT

TERTINI WINES

HHHHH 2016/17 James Halliday Wine Companion Best Cellar Door Award from Gourmet Traveller Magazine

Lot 5 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong (off Wombeyan Caves Road).

Open 7 days, 10.00am – 5pm Other times by app.

Groups bookings welcome.

Phone (02) 4878 5213 E:sales@tertiniwines.com.au

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Ph: 02 4861 8722 Ph: 02 4861 8701 – Restaurant Enquiries admin@centennial.net.au www.centennial.net.au

Tertini Wines is one of the most awarded wine producers in the Southern Highlands. Our wines have excellent fruit characters arising from the long, slow ripening period and our cropping practices. All our estate fruit is handpicked and hand pruned. Savour our award-winning Arneis (one of the rarest wines in the world), Riesling, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while enjoying some old fashioned hospitality.

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 multiaward winning wines then have lunch overlooking the vineyards. As the Highlands’ most awarded producer of quality wines, we currently have 30 wines available for tasting with something to tempt everyone’s palate.

JOADJA ESTATE

MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE

Cnr Greenhills & Joadja Rds, Berrima Open 5 Days: Weekends 10-5pm Weekdays 12-5pm

128 Nowra Road Moss Vale 2577 Sally Beresford & Chris Harvey

(Closed Tues & Wed)

Ph: 02 4878 5236 E: greatwine@joadjaestate.com.au www.joadjaestate.com.au

Experience the oldest winery and vineyard in the Southern Highlands with handcrafted single vineyard wines and a relaxing country outlook FREE Music in the Vines Sat 30 Sept. 1pm-4pm featuring The String Family, with toe tapping celtic, folk, world and classical music.

CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS HHHHH Star Cellar Door Gourmet Traveller Wine 2016 252 Centennial Road Bowral 2576 Cellar Door Open 10am-5pm Daily

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

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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WINE TRAIL 1. ARTEMIS WINES

46 Sir Charles Moses Lane, Mittagong.

Open: Wed - Fri, 10-4pm, weekends until 5pm Ph: 4872 1311 Mob: 0498 842 654 www.artemiswines.com.au

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Lot 5 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong.

Open 7 days 10-5pm Ph: 4878 5213 www.tertiniwines.com.au

3. JOADJA ESTATE

Cnr Greenhills & Joadja Rds, Berrima.

Open: Wed - Fri 12-5pm, weekends 10-5pm Ph: 02 4878 5236 www.joadjaestate.com.au

4. CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS

252 Centennial Road Bowral.

Open daily: 10-5pm Ph: 02 4861 8722 Ph: 02 4861 8701 – restaurant enq www.centennial.net.au

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Fabulous tours of the Southern Highland’s award winning vineyards & wineries.

Over 60 vineyards and 16 cellar door wineries.

Take a tour for a day to remember amidst the stunning scenery in this beautiful part of the world!

Tours: up to 4 people in a car, up to 10 in a Maxi Cab. Coaches for groups of up to 21, 24, 33 or 48 people.

A Ploughman’s Lunch is provided.

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS TAXIS, HIRE CARS & COACHES.

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What's On

September/October/November GOULBURN SPRING EVENT SERIES 2017 1 September - 30 November. 20 major events between September and November; the Historic Sports & Racing Car Association NSW Spring Historics, Annual Bush Traditions Gathering, Steampunk Victoriana Fair, the Marulan Kite Festival, Girls Day out at the Races and Pictures and Popcorn. Ph: 4823 4492.

Program: www.goulburnaustralia.com.au HOME & GARDEN SHOW 9 & 10 September. Bong Bong Racecourse Bowral. Over 150 exhibitors. Find out the latest trends, products and techniques to improve your home and garden while making it more sustainable. www.homeandgardenshow.com.au SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES 3 A Musical Treasure Chest. 9 & 10 September in Bowral Memorial Hall. Rossini’s tribute to musical imagery, the “Overture to William Tell” – followed by the World Premiere of Graham Powning’s “Flute Concerto” performed by the brilliant Russian flautist Svetlana Yaroslavskaya as well as Tchaikovsky Symphony No 4. Tickets available: www.trybooking.com/300474.

Ph: 0416380567 GALLERY on TRACK EXHIBITIONS September & October Exhibitions. Blackshaw Rd, Goulburn. Small quilts featuring types of quilting including hand, machine and trapunto.

October’s Exhibition entitled “Guise & Dolls”

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features painting, digital collage and assemblage works by Eva McKenzie. Ph: 4822 7889 www.galleryontrack.org.

CAMDEN FESTIVAL Every September, Camden Festival enlivens and transforms Camden with a variety of activities and events. The program offered a diverse range of events and aimed to cater for all. The Festival is a celebration of Camden and what the Camden Local Government Area has to offer. 10 September, Picnic in the Park. 13 September, Kids Fun Day. 16 September, Cinema Under the Stars. 24 September, TASTE Food, Wine & Music Festival. www.camden.nsw.gov.au Ph: 4645 5034 TULIP TIME and TULIP TIME 'STREET PARADE' 12 - 24 Sep[tember 9am-4pm daily. Corbett Gardens, Bendooley Street, Bowral. Corbett Gardens, the centrepiece of the Festival is massplanted with over 75,000 tulips, 15,000 annuals and an additional 40,000 tulips planted across the Shire. Overall a celebration of stunning tulip displays, entertainment, special events and premiere private gardens. Street Parade: 16 September Bong Bong Street, Bowral. 2pm.

Bong Bong Street, Bowral. Ph: 4312 5486 www.tuliptime.net.au 66th ANNUAL GOULBURN LILAC CITY FESTIVAL 29 September - 3 October Goulburn.

For three days there is an abundance of events and entertainment for adults and children.

Bundanoon Garden Ramble

Robertson Open Gardens

Home & Garden Show

Ph: 48211839 www.goulburnaustralia.com.au JOADJA ESTATE MUSIC IN THE VINES 30 September 1pm-4pm. Cnr Greenhills & Joadja Rds, Berrima. Australia's musical gypsies!

This show features four members of one family all classically trained string players. Featuring 2 cellos, 2 violins, voice and percussion they incorporate their unique story of life on the road. Wood-fired pizzas, bbq and cheese platters plus free wine tastings all day. No bookings needed. visit www.joadjaestate.com.au ROBERTSON OPEN GARDENS 7 - 8 October 10am - 4:00pm Robertson.

7 beautiful gardens ranging from smaller town gardens to larger country gardens. $5 per garden or $20 for all 7 gardens. Tickets valid for 2 days: Garden descriptions and tickets available from the CTC Technology Centre, Illawarra Highway, Robertson, 8.30am each day. Ph: 0421 061 651 www.robertsonopengardens.weebly.com GOULBURN WORKERS CLUB ANNUAL ART PRIZE 13-15 October. Goulburn Workers Club, Goulburn. Exhibition by the Goulburn & District Art Society. Opening at 6.30pm on 12 October for presentations, drinks and nibbles. 200 quality works of art on sale priced to suit a range of pockets. www.artsociety.goulburn.net.au Ph: 4829 2300 or 0417 240 595 WARRAGAMBA DAMFEST 15 October Warragamba Recreation Reserve,

Lilac Festival

Tulip Time

Warragamba. A FREE event. Community Fair, Car Show, Bike Show, ASRF Swap Meet, Displays by emergency services, Animal Farm, Live Entertainment, Market stalls, Amusement Rides, Tug-of-war and more. FB: Warragamba Dam Fest.

Ph: 4774 1273 BUNDANOON GARDEN RAMBLE 21- 22 OCTOBER 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Bundanoon. Featuring eight private gardens.

Garden Market with plants and gifts for sale in the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. Displays and Exhibitions.

Tickets valid for both days; with garden descriptions and map are $20. Ph: 0488 508 598 www.bundanoongardenramble.org.au SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ARTS FESTIVAL 1 NOVEMBER - 30 NOVEMBER At venues all over the Southern Highlands. Once again SHAF’s feature event is the annual Southern Highlands Art Studio Trail, when artists open their studio doors and allow visitors inside to explore their creative habitats. Ph: 4868 0855 www.shaf.com.au HTG PRESENTS: THE ODD COUPLE Opening-10 November Mittagong Playhouse.

Following the success of ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, the Highlands Theatre Group will present their next exciting production, the female version of Neil Simon’s timeless comedy, ‘The Odd Couple’, in November at the Mittagong Playhouse.

Ph: 48712888 www.htg.org.au

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Things to See & Do Visit spectacular Fitzroy Falls; boardwalks, wildlife, birdlife, Cafe & Information Centre Robertson Heritage Railway Station & Gardens; beautiful gardens in a heritage setting.

Belmore & Carrington Falls; swimming holes and spectacular falls.

The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk; walkways, Zipline and Tower with views of the coast.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Destination Southern Highlands 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands. com.au

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Robertson

the green heart of the Highlands 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.

Macquarie Pass, linking the Highlands to 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.

Robertson’s development followed the usual pattern of rural towns with churches, cricket and football teams,

schools, school of arts and agricultural societies.

Each October, the Robertson Railway Station Gardens are ablaze with the most spectacular display of flowering waratahs in NSW. Stroll through the gardens any time and purchase a bunch from the Fettlers Shed.

The Illawarra Fly turns exploring the cliff tops into a great adventure with treetop walkways, a soaring tower, a Zipline and sweeping coastal vistas from Port Kembla to Kiama.

The village is delighful but as well is an ideal base from which to explore a spectacular hinterland; it is recognized as the “green heart” of the Southern Highlands. It 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. It is within easy reach of delightful

towns which are all great places to wander, stop for something to eat and browse through little shops and galleries.

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is located a short walk from the magnificent Fitzroy Falls, where

water plunges over 80m to the valley below. It’s an ideal base to explore the lush escarpment country of the Southern Highlands between Robertson and Nowra.

Take some time to browse the award-winning centre - you’ll find loads of information about the local history, wildlife and birdwatching of this unique area. With wheelchair-accessible facilities and a short boardwalk to the scenic views of the waterfalls, it’s an ideal location for families, groups and the elderly.

The centre offers insights into the Aboriginal history of the region with Aboriginal Cultural walks. Discovery rangers can tailor specific environmental programmes for schools, tour groups and communities.

The visitor centre is a great place to buy authentic Australian-made souvenirs and when you’ve worked up an appetite, the café serves up delicious meals and drinks. If you feel like stretching your legs, there’s nearby West Rim walking track and the East Rim Wildflower walking track is spectacular in spring.

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Robertson Open Gardens - 7 & 8 October Robertson garden owners will open seven private gardens for visitors. Set among rolling hills amidst the stunning country scenery, these beautiful gardens range from large country gardens to smaller town gardens and are guaranteed to inspire gardener visitors.

Four of the gardens are large country gardens on the outskirts of Robertson, with three in the village. These gardens demonstrate all the beauty of gardening in the Southern Highlands. Wide open spaces with smaller intimate gardens, walks and wonderful displays of dramatic plantings, including parterres, knot gardens, pergolas with climbing roses and wisteria. Fabulous conifers combine with deciduous and evergreen trees to highlight the design elements of these interesting gardens.

The gardens are open from 10am to 4pm on both days. Tickets to the gardens are available at the CTC in Robertson, on the main road (Illawarra Highway), where a poster display of all the gardens and descriptions can be seen. Tickets valid over both days are $5 per garden or $20 for all 44 www.monthlyimag.com.au

gardens. Tickets can also be purchased at the gardens. A brochure with descriptions of the gardens and map is part of the ticket.

Also on display will be art work from our local artists. Stop and buy plants at the Robertson Garden Club’s large plant stall.

Over the weekend there are many attractions to be seen in Robertson.

Browse the local galleries, antique shops and visit The Old Cheese Factory’s stalls of collectables. Have coffee at the local cafes and pop into Robertson Village Woodworks. Check out the local market on Sunday.

Picnic among the beautiful Waratahs at the Heritage Railway Station where the Fettler’s Shed will have an art exhibition and the museum will be open. Visit Robertson’s Nature reserve where you can wander through remnants of Yarrawa brush and rainforest.

Visit www.robertsonopengardens. weebly.com where you can see full descriptions of each garden.

Market Guide COBBITTY MARKET

ROBERTSON MARKET

EXETER VILLAGE MARKET

BUNDANOON MAKERS MARKET

1st Saturday (except Jan & Feb) 8-1pm. Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty. Stalls, BBQ & devonshire teas available. Ph: 0438 512 728 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: 0409 152 022 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 www.colovalecommunity.org.au

LILAC CITY COUNTRY MARKET

1st Saturday (except Jan) 9-2pm Goulburn Public School – Bourke Street, 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 FRESH PRODUCE MARKET

Weekly on Saturdays. 7 – 12 noon. Fresh local produce, gourmet food, plants, flowers, coffee and cakes. Camden Town Farm. Cnr Exeter and John Sts. Ph: 0477 224 881 www.camdenproducemarket.com.au

CREATIVE TRADERS MARKETS AT PICTON

1st Sunday 9.00am – 2.00pm except January. Variety of stalls, local produce direct from the farmer, local craft.

Wollondilly Shire Hall - Menangle St Picton.

Ph: 0449 851 676

2nd Sunday (except Jan) 9am -2pm. Lots of stalls.

Good food & refreshments. School of Arts. Hoddle St Robertson. Ph: 0408 238 575 or 0248851381 1st & 3rd Sunday (except Jan) 8.30am-2pm.

Bundanoon Hall. Railway Ave. A market for the craftsmith, makers and bakers. Over 40 stalls of gourmet goodies, fresh produce, plants, art and craft.

Ph: 0411 297 963 E: bundanoonmarket@gmail.com

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

WOLLONDILLY MARKETS @ WILTON

3rd Sunday every month. 9am-2pm. Wilton Recreational Grounds, off Broughton St, Wilton.

Supporting local farmers, artisans, small business and charities. Ample parking. Wide variety of stalls. Stalls and activity details: Ph: 0415 818 714 www.facebook.com/wiltonmarkets

WINDELLAMA COUNTRY MARKETS

Every 3rd Sunday (except Jan) 9am to 1pm Handmade crafts, local produce, honey, plants & brica-brac. Hot food and drinks available.

Windellama Community Hall, Cnr Windellama Rd & Oallen Ford Rd. Ph: 4844 7275. New stallholders welcome. www.windellama.com.au

BERRIMA SCHOOLYARD MARKET

4th Sunday (Feb-Nov) & 2nd Sunday (Dec) 9-2pm Berrima Public School, Oxley Street in Historic Berrima.

Great atmosphere, 50 stalls of unique, quality wares & fresh produce, café, kids entertainment & live music.

Ph: 0488 004 421 www.theschoolyardmarkets.org

COLEDALE SCHOOL MARKETS

4th Sunday (except Dec) 9-4pm. Coledale School.

Ocean location. Hand-made, handgrown products & collectables. Buskers welcome. Ph: 0422 781 920

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WOLLONGONG ART GALLERY Open Tues - Fri, 10am - 5pm.

Weekends 12noon - 4pm Burelli St, Wollongong

Ph: (02) 4227 8500 www.wollongongartgallery.com FB: www.facebook.com wollongongartgallery

Matthys Gerber, Dura Mater, 1995, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 189.5 x 312 cm

EXHIBITIONS -

September/October 2017 VISCERAL Paintings from the collection until 26 March HEURISTIC Street Art 22 until 8 October JILL DARVILLE 2016/ 17 Artist in Residence until 22 October JO LAW The Illustrated Almanac until 22 October WHAT A LIFE! ROCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY MOTT until 28 January OPERATION ART 5 December - 4 February POVO ARTS PRESENTS Retrospective: The Art And Life Of Maree Faulkner 2 December – 25 January DEREK KRECKLER Accident & Process 14 October – 26 November CLAUDIA CHASELING Silent 28 October – 26 November WALKING UPSTREAM Waterways Of The Illawarra 28 October -11 February 2018 46 www.monthlyimag.com.au

Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave 1996, digital print, 180 x 120 cm. © Tony Mott State Library of NSW Travelling Exhibition

Heuristic, curated by Simon Grant, is an exploration into the world of the street artist and includes paintings, prints, digital media and virtual reality. On display until 8 October.

Against The Wrackful Siege Of Battering Days

by Jill Darville, WAG Resident Artist 2016/ 17, is on display until 22 October. These works are both homage to the roles animals play in the theatre of war and a metaphor for the loss of innocence.

Jo Law’s exhibition The Illustrated Almanac is a geographic and meteorological snapshot of the Illawarra in 12 lithographs and a series of moving image works. The exhibition aims to activate our collective capacity to sense complex changes in our bioregions through mapping traces in our weather, climate, and environment. On display until 22 October

What a Life! Rock Photography by Tony Mott is a major retrospective on Australia’s premier rock photographer Tony Mott. The exhibition collectively tells the story of rock n’ roll life in Australia over the last 30 years. Organised by the State Library of NSW. On display until 28 January.

Accident & Process, is a major survey of works by leading Australian artist Derek Kreckler. Curated by Hannah Mathews and featuring photography, video, installation and performance documentation from the 1970s to the present. On display 14 October – 26 November.

Jill Darville, The curve of the Earth, the passing of days, 2017, shellac, pastel on board, 120 x 120cm

Claudia Chaseling’s Spatial-Paintings, on display 28 October – 26 November, hover between the two and three-dimensional. Focusing on recognisable shapes, text and speech bubbles the work communicates the visual and tangible power of painting.

Walking Upstream, Waterways Of The Illawarra incorporates video, photography, works on paper and an array of playful objects as evidence of the important role played by water in the Illawarra region. On display28 October -11 February 2018

Claudia Chaseling, Inquisition, 2016, aluminium, egg tempera and oil on wall, floor and canvas, 290 x 800 x 310cm

Povo Arts Presents. Retrospective: The Art and Life of Maree Faulkner celebrates the work of Illawarra art legend Maree Faulkner. Her vibrant, complex imagery reflects both personal and collective struggles and is on display 2 December – 25 January Operation Art on display 5 December - 4 February 2018, encourages young people to create artworks for children in hospital. It is an initiative of the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and the Department of Education.

Derek Kreckler, Littoral, 2014, HD colour, video projection, hand cut olefin paper screen, oscillating electric fan, 330 x 510 x 250cm (overall).

Visceral on display until 26 March, is a tour de force of paintings from the Wollongong Art Gallery collection, including dark still lifes and strong emotive works.

For more details on all programs and events at Wollongong Art Gallery phone 02 4227 8500

www.wollongongcitygallery.com

Maree Faulkner, Mandrill, oil on canvas, 76 x 101cm, 1990

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