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Tastes of Rutherglen 6th-7th March 2015 This year for Rutherglen's premier food and wine event we have collaborated with the exceptional Geoffrey Michael Patissier pairing our Sparkling Shiraz Durif, Cellar One Topaque, Cellar Reserve Muscat with a decadent dessert. We have the talented duo Toucan Rock to entertain you whilst enjoying our beautiful wines in the sunshine!

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Winery Walkabout 6th-7th June 2015 Victoria's original wine festival is still going strong. We are excited to have Geoffrey Michael Patissier providing something sweet and delicious, Smart Catering with their amazing Paella and Pinchos with Italian street food attending whilst we showcase our beautiful wines. Exclusive Cellar Door tasting free for our Members.

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Victoria’s high country & southern New South Wales awaits.

BEST WESTERN Beechworth Motor Inn Beechworth’s original motel with all its classic charm. Fully refurbished with modern amenities, close to the Beechworth Wine district and Historic Precinct. Free WiFi, free Foxtel and HD LCD TV. 54 Sydney Road, Beechworth VIC P: 03 5728 1301 | bestwestern.com.au/beechworth

BEST WESTERN Heritage Motor Inn Stay at the shores of the Murray River and Rutherglen wine district - perfect for weddings and events. Free WiFi, free Foxtel and golf package available with local golf club.

25 Edward Street, Corowa NSW P: 02 6033 1800 | bestwestern.com.au/corowaheritage

BEST WESTERN Stagecoach Motel Refurbished motel in central Wodonga.

Free WiFi, LCD TV, DVD, free Foxtel.

Close by to sporting facilities, LaTrobe University and taverns.

188 Melbourne Road, Wodonga VIC P: 02 6024 3044 | bestwestern.com.au/stagecoachmotel

BEST WESTERN Meramie Motor Inn Stay in this stylishly appointed motel close to wineries, snowďŹ elds and the Murray River.

Complimentary continental breakfast, free WiFi and Foxtel.

597 Kiewa Street, Albury NSW P: 02 6021 8100 | bestwestern.com.au/meramie

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WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN ISSUE OF THE NORTH EAST TOURIST NEWS 2015.

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here are few better places to enjoy autumn than right here in the North East.

Whether it’s meandering along the leafy streets of beautiful Bright, or soaking up the mild and crisp autumn weather at a winery, cafÊ or even a leafy public park, this season is a great time to appreciate all that this region offers.

The autumn months are also a time when the region is showcased with a diverse selection of festivals, highlighting everything from music to food, wine, and produce.

Some of the dazzling array of local festivals include the Beechworth’s Golden Horseshoes festival, the Bright Autumn Festival, the High Country Harvest, the Mt Beauty Music Festival, and Tastes of Rutherglen.

The region’s beautiful lakes, rivers, fabulous mountain walks and premier cycle rail trails also come into their own at this time of year.

It’s always a good idea to drop into your local visitor information centre for helpful advice on upcoming events and other opportunities to maximise your stay.

COVER IMAGE: The High Country Harvest is one of a range of events inviting visitors to get out and about and sample the ďŹ nest food and wine the North East has to offer, and takes place across the region.

PHOTO: Tourism North East

Jeff Zeuschner Group Editor

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Table of contents

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Calendar of Events

6&7

Wine Countries

10 – 15

Albury / Wodonga

16 – 17

Beechworth

18 – 22

Benalla

23 & 24

Bright & District

25, 28 & 29

MAP

26 & 27

Cobram Barooga

30

Corowa

31

Glenrowan

32 & 33

MansďŹ eld & District

34 & 35

Marysville & District

36

Milawa & District

37 – 40

Myrtleford

41 & 42

Strathbogie

43

Wangaratta

44 – 48

Yackandandah

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Accommodation Guide

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MONTHLY MARKETS - MARCH, APRIL, MAY 2015 7-Mar-15 Every Sat. Mrytleford Community Produce Market

Clyde Street, Myrtleford

Snowgum Nursery, 120 High St., MansďŹ eld www.mansďŹ eldonline.com.au

0411 047 530

7-Mar-15

Every Sat.

MansďŹ eld Produce Swap

7-Mar-15

Every 1st Sat.

Mount Beauty Community Market

Hollonds St. & Kiewa Cres., Mount Beauty

03 5754 4097

7-Mar-15

Every 1st Sat.

Beechworth Farmers Market

Corner Church & Ford Sts., Beechworth

0408 859 282

7-Mar-15

Every 1st Sat.

Yea Country Market

Yea Railway Park, Station St., Yea

0417 561 202

7-Mar-15

Every 1st Sat.

Tatong Village Market

Tatong Tavern Hotel Grounds, Tatong

03 5767 2210

7-Mar-15

Every 1st Sat.

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

Blayney Reserve, Jacobson's Outlook, Nagambie

0408 602 841

7-Mar-15

Every 1st & 2nd Sat. The Hume Murrary Farmers Market

Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway , Wodonga

0438 582 996

8-Mar-15

Every Sun.

Albury Wodonga Community Market

Wilson St. Carpark, Wilson St., Albury

02 6056 5443

8-Mar-15

Every Sun.

Avian Park Raceway Market

Newman Street, Wangaratta

0427 215 258

8-Mar-15

Every 1st Sun.

Milawa Producers Market

The Crossroads, Snow Rd., Milawa

03 5727 3507

8-Mar-15

Every 1st Sun.

Corowa Federation Craft Market

Bangerang Park, Corowa

0420 670 420

8-Mar-15

Every 1st Sun.

Chiltern Market

62 Main Street, Chiltern

0431 821 341

12-Mar-15 Every 2nd Thurs. QEII Twilight Market

Hovell Tree Park, Albury

02 6023 8761

14-Mar-15 Every 2nd Sat.

Myrtleford Flea Market

Old School Museum Ground, Elgin St., Myrtleford

03 5752 1963

14-Mar-15 Every 2nd Sat.

All Comer's Market

St. John's Anglican Church, Beechworth Rd., Wodonga

02 6024 6014

14-Mar-15 Every 2nd Sat.

Violet Town Community Market

Recreation Reserve, Tulip Street, Violet Town

14-Mar-15 Every 2nd Sat.

Alexandra Market at the Timber Tramway

Timber Tramway, Station St., Alexandra

0427 509 988

15-Mar-15 Every 2nd Sun.

Rutherglen Farmers Market

Lions Park, Douglas St., Rutherglen

02 6033 6306

15-Mar-15 Every 2nd Sun.

Benalla Lions Club Carboot Sale

Fawckner Drive Carpark, Benalla

03 5762 3043

15-Mar-15 Every 2nd Sun.

Avenel Market

Jubilee Park, 9 Jubilee Cres., Avenel

21-Mar-15 Every 3rd Sat.

Bright Market - Make it, Bake it, Grow it

Howitt Park, Bright

21-Mar-15 Every 3rd Sat.

Moyhu Farmers Market

Cnr Meadow Creek & Wangaratta WhitďŹ eld Rd., Moyhu

21-Mar-15 Every 3rd Sat.

Tolmie Farmers Market

Sports Ground, Tolmie

03 5776 2231

21-Mar-15 Every 3rd Sat.

Euroa Villiage Farmers Market

Rotary Park, Kirkland Ave., Euroa

0409 951 040

22-Mar-15 Every 3rd Sun.

Yackandandah Market

Wellsford St., Yackandandah

0418 122 921

22-Mar-15 Every 3rd Sun.

Yarrawonga Mulwala Rotary Market

Showgrounds, Gilmore St., Yarrawonga

0409 351 892

22-Mar-15 Every 3rd Sun.

The Little Me Market

The Cube, 118 Hovell St., Wodonga

0421 082 388

28-Mar-15 Every 4th Sat.

Riverside Plaza Community Market

Melbourne Road, South Shepparton

03 5822 8800

28-Mar-15 Every 4th Sat.

MansďŹ eld Farmers Market

High St., MansďŹ eld

0417 319 879

28-Mar-15 Every 4th Sat.

Wodonga RSL Sub Branch Community Market 27 Reid Street, Wodonga

0418 243 724

28-Mar-15 Every 4th Sat.

Benalla Craft & Lakeside Market

Lake Benalla Foreshore, Benalla

0467 281 323

28-Mar-15 Every last Sat.

Cobram Lions Club Log Cabin Market

Log Cabin, Federation Park, Cobram

03 5871 3326

29-Mar-15 Every 4th Sun.

Yarrawonga Farmers Market

Yarrawonga Foreshore, Yarrawonga

1800 062 260

29-Mar-15 Every 4th Sun.

Howlong Community Market

Howlong Golf Club, 186 Golf Club Drv., Howlong

02 6026 5321

Wangaratta Travel & Cruise Outdoor Leisure Show

Apex Park, PariďŹ tt Rd., Wangaratta

0427 811 908

Brown Brothers Late Lunch

Brown Brothers Winery

market@violettown.org.au

0468 586 069 www.brightchamber.com.au 03 5727 9301

COMMUNITY EVENTS MARCH 2015 28-Feb-15

1-Mar-15

6-Mar-15 6-Mar-15

www.brownbrothers.com.au/events

Fridays on my Mind

The Cube, 118 Hovell St., Wodonga

02 6022 9311

6-Mar-15

8-Mar-15

Gaslight Festival

Martin Park & The Cube, Wodonga

www.vicdeaf.com.au

6-Mar-15

15-Mar-15

Rutherglen & District Art & Photography Exhibition Memorial Hall, Rutherglen

6-Mar-15

22-Mar-15

Grown, Picked & Packed in Shepparton Festival

Various Venues in Shepparton

7-Mar-15

Towong Cup

Towong Racecourse, Murray Valley Hwy, Towong

7-Mar-15

Merrijig Rodeo

McCormack’s Park, Merrijig

7-Mar-15 7-Mar-15

0408 205 200 www.sheppartonfestival.org.au

Music on the Murray at St. Leonards Vineyard 201 St. Leonards Rd., Wahgunyah

8-Mar-15

8-Mar-15

02 6076 8379

www.merrijigrodeo.com 1800 021 621

Tastes of Rutherglen at Pfeiffer Wines

Pfeiffer Wines, 167 Distillery Rd., Wahgunyah

02 6033 2805

Chiltern Pro Rodeo

Racecourse, Racecourse Rd., Chiltern

03 5726 1509

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COMMUNITY EVENTS MARCH 2015 8-Mar-15

All GM Show & Shine Day

Apex Park, Clements St., Wangaratta

0419 387 376

12-Mar-15

Story Time in the Park - Teddy Bear Picnic

Queens Gardens, Shepparton

1300 374 765

14-Mar-15

Upper Murray Farmers Market

Attree Centre, Hanson St., Corryong

02 6076 0536

15-Mar-15

Bushrodders Rod & Custom Club Annual Show & Shine Recreational Reserve, Snodgrass St., Yea

0402 232 147

20-Mar-15 22-Mar-15

Yackandandah Folk Festival

Yackandandah CBD

02 6027 1988

29-Mar-15

Rotary Club Motor Show & Market Day

DECA, Wanganui Rd., North Shepparton

0408 312 559

29-Mar-15 31-Mar-15

CraftAlive

McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds info@craftalive.com.au

31-Mar-15

Easter Egg Hunt

SPC Ardmona Kids Town, Shepparton

03 5831 4213

COMMUNITY EVENTS APRIL 2015 3-Apr-15

6-Apr-15

Mount Beauty Art Exhibition

Community Hall, Hollonds St., Mt. Beauty

4-Apr-15

Music on the Murray at St. Leonards Vineyard 201 St. Leonards Rd., Wahgunyah

4-Apr-15

Magical Easter in Beautiful Bright Market Bright CBD

4-Apr-15

Upper Murray Farmers Market

Attree Centre, Hanson St., Corryong

03 5754 1945 1800 021 621

03 5755 1696 02 6076 0536

4-Apr-15

5-Apr-15

Brown Brothers Easter Festival

Brown Brothers Winery

4-Apr-15

5-Apr-15

Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival

Beechworth CBD

4-Apr-15

5-Apr-15

Easter at All Saints Estate

All Saints Rd., Wahgunyah

1800 021 621

4-Apr-15

5-Apr-15

Pfeiffer’s Easter Breakfast on the Bridge

Pfeiffer Wines, 167 Distillery Rd., Wahgunyah

02 6033 2805

4-Apr-15

5-Apr-15

Easter at St. Leonards Vineyard

201 St. Leonards Rd., Wahgunyah

1800 021 621

4-Apr-15

5-Apr-15

Campbells Winery Easter Picnic

Murray Valley Hwy., Rutherglen

02 6033 6000

4-Apr-15

6-Apr-15

John Dermer 36th Annual Easter Exhibition Kirby Flat Rd., Yackandandah

02 6027 1416

Harriettville Bush Market & Duck Race

Tavare Park, Great Alpine Rd., Harrietville

03 5759 2699

5-Apr-15 5-Apr-15

www.brownbrothers.com.au/events 03 5755 0596

www.geebungpolo.com.au

Dinner Plain Geebung Polo

Cobungra Station, Great Alpine Rd., Cobungra

The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival

Recreation Reserve, Hanson St., Corryong

11-Apr-15

Pfeiffer Wines Autumn Farmers Market

Pfeiffer Wines, 167 Distillery Rd., Wahgunyah

11-Apr-15

A Day on the Green - All Saints Estate

All Saints Rd., Wahgunyah

9-Apr-15

12-Apr-15

02 6076 1992 02 6033 2805 02 6033 6306

17-Apr-15

19-Apr-15

Great Alpine Pick

Various locations in Harrietwille

24-Apr-15

26-Apr-15

Mount Beauty Music Festival

Mt. Beauty

03 5755 0596

24-Apr-15

3-May-15

Bright Autumn Festival

Bright & Surrounds

1800 111 885

25-Apr-15

Wandiligong Nut Festival

Alpine Park, Wandiligong

03 5750 1440

25-Apr-15

Vintage Celebrations Day on High MansďŹ eld High St., MansďŹ eld

info@greatalpinepick.net

03 5777 3141

COMMUNITY EVENTS MAY 2015 1-May-15

Brown Brothers Late Lunch

2-May-15

Music on the Murray at St. Leonards Vineyard 201 St. Leonards Rd., Wahgunyah

2-May-15

Brown Brothers Winery

www.brownbrothers.com.au/events 1800 021 621

Rotary Autumn Festival Gala Day Market

Bright CBD

03 5755 1696

Drive Back in Time

Beechworth & Surrounds

03 5728 2853

3-May-15

Mt. Beauty Speedway

Tawonga Raceway, Tawonga

0459 652 579

3-May-15

Freeburgh Hall Community Market

Freeburgh Hall, Great Alpine Rd., Freeburgh

03 5755 1625

9-May-15

Upper Murray Farmers Market

Attree Centre, Hanson St., Corryong

02 6076 0536

10-May-15

Mothers Day Lunch

Brown Brothers Winery

www.brownbrothers.com.au/events

15-May-15 24-May-15

High Country Harvest Taste of Harvest Lunch & Activities

Brown Brothers Winery

www.brownbrothers.com.au/events

2-May-15

3-May-15

16-May-15

Autumn Long Lunch Boynton’s Feathertop Winery 6619 Great Alpine Rd., Porepunkah

16-May-15 17-May-15

Nagambie Speedway Crash’n’Bash Meeting Speedway, Nagambie Rd., Nagambie

0447 776 942

16-May-15 19-May-15

Harvest Celebration Beechworth

1300 366 321

Various Beechworth Venues

19-May-15 24-May-15

La Fiera Italian Festival

Myrtleford CBD

29-May-15

Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour

Benalla Art Gallery, Bridge St., Benalla

Contact your nearest Visitor information centre for full details of events and information

03 5756 23356

www.laďŹ era.com.au 0417 306 332

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UTUMN can be a magical time of year - if you pause just a little.

And Chiltern is a great place to pause.

The box-ironbark of the national forest that embraces Chiltern retains its wonderful green-grey foliage and stark black trunks that form a perfect milieu to the changing weather conditions and provide a wonderful backdrop for the colors of the deciduous trees that abound.

While the Chiltern-Mount Pilot National Park can be dark and brooding early in the morning or right on twilight, for the rest of the time it retains the mystery and warmth (even on cold days) that nature is known for in pristine settings.

You might catch a glimpse of the elusive Regent honeyeater. Many do.

Strolling through the park one can be forgiven for thinking they are the only person in the world.

There is also plenty to see and do in Chiltern.

National Trust buildings provide a warm welcome as visitors are transported back in time to days when the nation was new.

Volunteers will gladly share the history of Lake View, Dow’s Pharmacy and the Federal Standard with you.

$0.& "-0/( See Chiltern’s autumn magic.

As the days close in there remains even more to see and do.

Looking to the west you will experience some of the biggest and most vivid sunsets anywhere in Australia as Mother Nature puts her signature on another day.

It’s now visitors are encouraged to rugup and pause a little at twilight in the park for that’s the time the forest comes

to life as the nocturnal creatures stir from their slumber and move about the canopy with grace and dexterity.

It is a magical time of day.

Silhouetted against the silver sky small creatures emerge from their tree holes and make their way to their feeding grounds – but you must be still.

Visit Chiltern – your friends are waiting.

The Festival of Small Halls

The Sausage – a multicultural journey

Thursday, March 26 Doors open 6.30pm, finish time about 10pm Featuring Gordie Mackeenan and His Rhythm Boys, and Australian act Siskin River they will have you stomping your feet and dancing in the aisles.

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Sunday, March 15 - Two workshops to be held from 10am to noon, and 1pm to 3pm The Sausage - A Multicultural Journey is a hands-on workshop led by one of North East Victoria’s master continental butchers, Mr Lutz Peters - himself an ex-resident of Bonegilla.

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USH culture enthusiasts from miles around are excitedly anticipating Corryong’s Man From Snowy River Bush Festival, taking place from April 9-12.

Preparations are well under way in the Corryong community, and the organisers have plenty in store for festival visitors this year.

2015 will see the ďŹ rst annual MFSR Challenge Horse Sale – a sale of MFSR competition horses (that were either entered in the 2014 challenge or this year’s challenge) – and of course, the MFSR challenge itself, which sees incredible horsemen and women from across the country compete.

Other highlights will include the festival’s Man From Snowy River Re-enactment, fantastic line up of Country music including the multi-award winning, sister trio - The

BUSH LIFE: The Man From Snowy River Festival is packed with activities.

McClymonts, team penning champhionships, the Timber Hills Bullock team, bush poetry, the art and photography exhibition, and much more. “The 2015 festival will also this year be paying tribute to the Upper Murray’s contribution to the Light Horse Brigade,� the festival coordinator, Jenny Boardman said, “and will be commemorating the

100 year anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign.�

People attending the festival can share their fun and experiences on social media by using the hashtag #MFSR2015.

The festival has a website at www. bushfestival.com.au or you can join in on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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ET over two fantastic days in March, Rutherglen hosts the ultimate gourmand’s party - Tastes of Rutherglen - as leading regional chefs and local winemakers partner in the ultimate progressive lunch in NE Victoria.

The ever-popular festival promises to be the best yet as seventeen distinctive wineries host a fabulous food and wine weekend on March 7-8.

Festival-goers can indulge in perfectly matched food and wine combinations as each winery offers a signature dish by a regional chef, perfectly matched to the best wines of Rutherglen.

Meet the renowned and friendly winemakers behind Rutherglen’s world-class wines and discover the passion of North East Victoria’s local producers as the region celebrates vintage under sunny autumn skies. Tastes of Rutherglen provides the opportunity to get behind the scenes at some of Australia’s most revered family owned wineries and learn about the history and hard work that goes into making their world-class wines.

Music, food, wine and fun seamlessly blend at what has become one of regional

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Victoria’s best Festivals.

Wine lovers can simply kick-back and indulge in fabulous dishes matched to sublime wines, or try something more interactive at one of the many winery activities. The choices are endless at this action-packed food and wine festival.

Great value “all inclusive� Tastes Packs are available for pre-purchase or on the weekend and are also designed to make festival navigating simple and easy.

Schmidt's Strawberry Winery Estab. 1975 Producing internationally award-winning strawberry wines and home of , a strawberry liqueur you must taste Winery located 10km north of Yackandandah on the Yackandandah to Wodonga road.

Guests simply pre-purchase a “pack�, online or on the day, at the participating wineries or at the Welcome Marquee at the Rutherglen Wine Experience building and let the indulgence begin.

Transport is easy over the two days thanks to the TAC Winery Shuttle Bus which circles between all 17 wineries, and festival-goers can hop on and off as they like in this safe and hassle-free way to tour the wineries ($25 per day). Shuttle riders can also take advantage of the free wine check-in service, too.

There is also a regional shuttle option with pick-up and drop-off also available in Wagunyah, Corowa, Albury, Wodonga, Howlong, Mulwala, Bundalong, Chiltern, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga ($35 per day, pre-bookings online).

A Designated Driver Reward Campaign, also sponsored by TAC, operates all weekend with information available at participating wineries.

For more information, a copy of the Tastes of Rutherglen program, or to purchase Tastes Packs call 1800 622 871 or visit www.winemakers.com.au. All packs and bus tickets can be purchased online.

Visit our Cellar Door, sample our range of award winning wines and experience the difference of over 150 years of family wine making tradition.

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APSTED Wines is within a 10 minute drive of Beechworth and Myrtleford, in the heart of the picturesque King and Alpine Valleys of Victoria’s High Country.

Gapsted Wines offers a unique experience with premium wine, ďŹ ne food and unique entertainment and events at their award winning cellar door.

Their a la carte restaurant featuring a seasonal menu, is open every day from 12 noon to 4pm.

The sweeping views and alpine vista are the perfect backdrop for this beautifully positioned cellar door.

In conjunction with the La Fiera Italian Festival Myrtleford, from May 20-24,

Gapsted Wines will be offering ‘Taste of Italy’ lunches and dinner - a three course Italian inspired meal showcasing food sourced from the surrounding gourmet regions, matched with three of Gapsted’s premium Italian styled wines.

Bookings are essential.

This June long weekend, Gapsted Wines opens their warehouse with their biggest wine sale of the year.

Not to be missed.

Check their website for details.

Visit them today and taste, eat, smile and relax and enjoy all that Gapsted has to offer.

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day on the green launches an invasion of Australian rock’n’roll with its next event at All Saints Estate, Rutherglen on Saturday, April 11.

Six great artists – The Angels, Baby Animals, Jon Stevens, Richard Clapton, Dragon and Boom Crash Opera will take to the stage for a mighty day of rock’n’roll, all for just $89.90.

The a day on the green classic Aussie rock shows are hugely popular all around Australia – what’s not to love. Good food and wine, friends, a magniďŹ cent location and ďŹ ve hours of unforgettable hits.

For this 12th annual event at All Saints Estate - let there be rock we say.

The Angels, now fronted

by Dave Gleeson, celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2014 with the May release of two commemorative albums; ‘The Angels Volume 1 – 40 Greatest STUDIO Hits’ and ‘The Angels

ROCK LEGENDS: The Angels will perform at a day on the green.

Volume 2 – 40 Greatest LIVE Hits’, backed up with a predominantly sold-out tour.

Another a day on the green crowd favorite is the Suze DeMarchi-led Baby Animals, who have been warmly embraced since reuniting and releasing ‘This Is Not The End’, their ďŹ rst album of new music since 1993.

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reputation as one of Australia’s most respected and popular performers.

Richard Clapton has endeared himself to musiclovers everywhere through his heartfelt inspired performances and a songbook that deďŹ nes our times, and hits like ‘Girls On The Avenue’, ‘Deep Water’, and ‘Capricorn Dancer’.

With an unforgettable run of chart-toppers like ‘Are You Old Enough’, ‘April Sun In Cuba’, ‘Still In Love With You’, ‘Rain’

and many others, Dragon’s legacy is of one of Australasia’s most successful pop bands.

Growing out of the fertile post-punk scene in Melbourne, Boom Crash Opera hit heady heights with smash hits ‘Great Wall’, ‘The Best Thing’, ‘Onionskin’, ‘Dancing In The Storm’ and ‘Get Out Of The House’, and band members have continued to work in music, theatre and TV worlds. a day on the green is a fully licensed event, with strictly no BYO alcohol.

Food will be available on site or BYO picnic.

Deck chairs and picnic rugs are recommended.

For all event information, go to adayonthegreen.com.au.

Tickets are From Ticketmaster. com.au or by calling 136100, or GA tickets also available from the Corowa Visitor Centre (02) 6033 3221 and Rutherglen Wine Experience 1800 622 871.

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Family winery on the must visit list P

ut Monichino Winery on your list to visit for the Easter holidays.

Choose from the region’s largest selection of awardwinning premium table wines, catering for every palate with a selection of over 22 different styles of wine, including the new Italian varieties, Pinot Grigio, Barbera and Sangiovese, and an extensive range of museum fortiďŹ ed wines on tasting.

The Monichino family estate is committed to producing the highest quality wines.

Chat over a wine tasting with the friendly staff and family, and ďŹ nish with a sumptuous regional gourmet platter of local cheeses and fruit, or feel free to use the spacious picnic grounds and BBQ facilities overlooking the vineyard.

Over Easter weekend the winery will be catering with a delicious lunch menu, book to

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avoid disappointment.

Carlo Monichino immigrated from Northern Italy in 1948 and together with his wife Margaret established a vineyard and winery in Katunga in 1962.

The second generation winemaker is Terry Monichino who, together with his sister Anna own and operate the

Italian Tradition in Victorian Wines

Monichino winery and Estate.

They are ably assisted by their father, Carlo Monichino.

Terry studied wine oenology at Charles Sturt University, subsequently furthering his education and wine knowledge by visiting both France and Italy and spending a season working in the

world famous Napa valley in California.

The winery also supports the Australian International Winemakers exchange program every year and have visiting young European winemakers help with each vintage.

This year the winery has a Portuguese winemaker from the world famous Niepoort Winery, located in the historical centre of Villa Nova De Gaia in Portugal, who arrived to work at Monichino wines at the end of February.

Anna is hoping to include their Portuguese winemaker in the next degustation dinner to speak about the difference in the Old World winemaking in Europe compared to New World winemaking in Australia.

During May the winery will also be participating in Aussie Wine Month, see www. aussiewinemonth.com for further details.

Located in the fertile Goulburn Valley winegrowing region, the Monichino family estate is a winery highly regarded for its award winning vintages. The vineyard was founded in 1962 by Carlo Monichino and his wife Margaret.

Upcoming Events:

DEGUSTATION DINNER Sat 23rd May 2015 BOOK EARLY! Cellar door Open Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.

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F you haven’t been to Brown Brothers lately, now is the perfect time to come and help them celebrate 125 years of family winemaking.

With their newly restored barn, delicious food offerings and of course, wonderful wine, there’s something for everyone, even a playground for the kids.

Relax among the beautiful surrounds, kick back on a beanbag on the lush green lawns, try some of the cellar-door only wines and enjoy some of the region’s ďŹ nest produce.

Patricia’s Table is Brown Brothers’ highly acclaimed restaurant named after the matriarch of the Brown family, emulating her passion for cooking for her family.

Executive chef Douglas Elder prides himself on using only the freshest ingredients, most of which are locally sourced.

If you’re after something a little more casual, the Epi.Curious Wine Bar provides delicious share plates such as cheeses and charcuterie, and wine by the glass allowing you to sample a range of delicious, local fare.

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wine at Brown Brothers From page 14 There are also complimentary Pedal to Produce bicycles available so you can discover other local producers and hidden secrets in the Milawa area.

The historical barn on site at Brown Brothers was the original winery, and was built in the 1850s.

It was recently restored and re-opened for special events and functions, including incredible rustic style weddings, and has been available for bookings since late 2014.

During the restoration of the barn in 2014 a mysterious time capsule of wines was discovered.

Later revealed as buried by John G Brown in 1960, these wines were a fascinating discovery.

Unfortunately, no bottles survived intact, but fragments of a hand written note did survive giving them a clue – next time you visit Brown Brothers, ask Cellar Door staff the story.

Milawa is only a 15 minute detour from the Hume Highway or if you’re heading to the high country or mountains, you can drive straight past their doorstep on the way.

Ask our Cellar Door staff about the mysterious wine time capsule discovered during restoration of our Barn & receive a

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Milawa Vineyard

Cellar Door

Epicurean Centre

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Take in 125 years of history as you lounge on bean bags in our lush gardens and picturesque family owned winery. Feel free to enjoy our BBQ facilities and children’s playground.

Come to our cellar door and explore over 45 different varietals with our friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Open 9am to 5pm daily for free wine tastings.

Ask us about free bike hire to take the Pedal to Produce tour.

Take a seat at Patricia’s Table for seasonal dishes carefully matched to our wines. Or meet friends at Epi.Curious – relaxed wine and food, for a little taste of the region’s ďŹ nest.

And join us for dinner on the ďŹ rst Friday of every month. We’re open to 9pm. Bookings required.

Call 03 5720 5540 to conďŹ rm and book.

With our newly restored historic barn, there are now two reception venues available at our winery. Ask us about wedding and function packages and make your next celebration truly unique and memorable.

Cellar Door: Open 9am – 5pm daily. Epicurean Centre: Open 9am – 4pm daily. (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day). Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard. 239 Milawa Bobinawarrah Rd, Milawa, VIC 3678. For bookings phone 03 5720 5540. brownbrothers.com.au

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The former old dairy buildings at Gateway Village house numerous art venues with works available from local artists.

GIGS Art Gallery has contemporary art; Albury Wodonga Artists Society has a more traditional slant; Creators Artspace and UmberElla Print have a variety of prints and textiles; and the Woodworkers’ Cottage stocks a great array of wooden items.

Several artists share GIGS Artists’ Studios where the public can watch artists at work.

Whether you are looking for something unique for your home, yourself or as a gift, these arts and craft venues offer something for everyone.

For locals, the village is a hub for children’s music classes at Musikids and The Artspot has art classes for all ages and you can also create your own art sessions.

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Refreshments available all weekend supplied by Albury - Wodonga Antiques Fair Committee and the Zonta Club of Albury - Wodonga.

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GOLDEN TIME IN BEECHWORTH

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ACH Easter, Beechworth comes alive with the fun and spectacle of the Golden Horseshoes Festival, and this year is no exception.

Taking place from April 4-6, the festival will be full of attractions and fun for all the family.

This year the festival features both the Classic Car Display Show and Shine and the CFA Extravaganza Show and Shine, on Saturday, April 4, both of which are sure to attract lovers of magniďŹ cent machines and beautiful cars.

The CFA appearance will feature their mobile education bus as well as their mascot.

Of course, the festival continues to feature the Grand Parade on Easter Saturday, and the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday.

More information is available on www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes. com.au or on the festival’s Facebook or Instagram accounts.

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ELEBRATING 10 years as the smallest hotel when you’re part of the World’s Biggest Hotel family is no small feat for Beechworth hoteliers Robert and Jenelle Ransom.

The couple joined Best Western in February 2005 and have spent years upgrading their 10-room Best Western Beechworth Motor Inn. “It was easily the most run down motel in Beechworth when we bought it in May 2000 – a real renovator’s delight,� Robert remembers. “Since then, we’ve totally upgraded the whole property to include more quality features and services.� “The key to giving your guests a rewarding experience is by understanding their expectations even before they walk through the door,� Robert said.

In 2006, Robert and Jenelle began refurbishing the bathrooms and ensuites,

and renovation work has barely stopped since. “Our friends and Beechworth locals comment on how great our motel looks now,� Robert said.

So, what’s next for Best Western Beechworth Motor Inn? “We’re in the process of applying for a planning permit to build six apartments which will diversify our range of accommodation, taking our room count to 16,� Robert said. “Although, we’ll miss no longer being the smallest hotel in the World’s Biggest Hotel Family.�

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S the autumn leaves are turning on a spectacular display of color there is no better way to explore historic Beechworth than by a guided walking tour.

Period costumed guides take you on a tour of nostalgia telling tales of a bygone era of gold mining, explorers and bushrangers.

Your tour takes you through the town’s heritage hub of the Historic Precinct which dates back to the 1800s gold rush.

The buildings stand as they did during the gold era with the imposing Courthouse where Ned Kelly was committed to trial, the working Telegraph Station which sends telegrams around the world

and the Ned Kelly Vault, the largest display of the Kelly Gang memorabilia.

Take some time to explore the collection at the Robert O’Hara Burke Memorial Museum, the museum houses a wide collection of Chinese history, extensive display of taxidermy birdlife, and of course the artefacts of ill-

fated explorer Robert O’Hara Burke of the Burke and Wills expedition.

Steeped in history, Beechworth will bring to life a time gone by.

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BEECHWORTH

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HIS April is a special month for Beechworth business The Finer Things of Life.

The well loved Beechworth business, which specialises in ďŹ ne quality, timeless pieces for the home, as well as beautiful gifts for your loved ones, is set to celebrate its silver 25th anniversary.

Owners Steven and Elizabeth Mason say they are looking forward to celebrating the occasion, particularly over the Easter long weekend.

She said valued customers spending over $50 during the month of April would be well rewarded, receiving a silver serving piece for their patronage.

The Finer Things of Life opened its doors on April 14, 1990, and has experienced continued success with locals and visitors to Beechworth alike over the past 25 years.

While the business is ever growing and evolving, to the point where the shop has an active online presence with its own website and Facebook page, she said the appeal of the shop still boils down to its quality products and “our love and passion for our customers�.

She has many happy returning customers, including one customer, Carly Sessions. “When I was a little girl, growing up in Geelong, I used to come to Wangaratta on my

school holidays,� Ms Sessions explained. “My grandmother would bring me to Beechworth for a day out and we would always visit The Finer Things of Life. “It was then, and now 20 years later, still is my favorite store in the world. “As a child I would stand in awe of all the beautiful things, and now as an adult it reminds

me of this wonderful time in my childhood, and now I am allowed to touch things and take them home for myself. “Thanks for providing me with the fondest of childhood memories and for the beautiful things that make me smile.�

The Finer Things of Life is open seven days a week at 16 Camp Street, Beechworth, and can be contacted on (03) 5728 2248.

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O matter what time of year you visit, Benalla Bowls Club is a welcoming sight for visitors.

Benalla Bowls Club (BBC) is located in Arundel Street featuring magniďŹ cent views of the Benalla Gardens.

The Bias Bistro provides excellent dining with a very extensive menu consisting of Chinese and Australian meals along with a comprehensive wine list featuring local wines.

There is a Carvery every Wednesday evening and a smorgasbord of both Chinese and Australian meals every Friday and Saturday evenings.

Lunch and dinner are available seven days a week.

Relax on the balcony with a cappuccino and specialty cake from Kate’s Cafe enjoying the scenery and the calm atmosphere.

Function rooms are available for hire.

There is an upstairs meeting room for up to 25 people, and

WELCOMING: The Benalla Bowls Club has a range of facilities for visitors to enjoy themselves. Relax and unwind at Benalla Bowls Club.

downstairs their large Rinks Function Room is available for weddings, anniversaries, 21st birthdays, corporate seminars and wakes.

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second drinking station has been installed on the Lake Benalla walking track, thanks to a partnership between the Rotary Club of Benalla, the Tomorrow Today Foundation and the Council.

The water station, located on the foreshore near the Sir Edward “Weary�

Dunlop Learning Centre, is wheelchair accessible, and dispenses ďŹ ltered water.

It can be used to ďŹ ll water bottles and has a ground level water bowl for dogs.

The Tomorrow Today Foundation provided a grant of $5000 towards the project, with Rotary Benalla contributing $2000 and the Council covering the cost of the water supply. “The drinking stations and the three exercise stations

are a great addition to our popular Lake Benalla walking trail,� said Mayor Cr Justin King.

Tomorrow Today Foundation Director Tony Schneider said: “The new water station enhances the amenities already in the lakeside area, and I hope it will encourage people to exercise and enjoy outside activities.�

President of the Rotary Club of Benalla Sally Matheson said that Rotary was proud to be part of these ongoing projects. “The water stations and exercise stations have already proved very popular since their installation and are well used, with positive feedback from the community,� she said.

Monday night and the last Wednesday morning of every month.

Four bowling greens are available - two turf and two needlepunch - with bowls being

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OVIE lovers can enjoy new release titles, retro movie afternoons and a season of global cinema this Autumn at the recently refurbished BPACC (Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre).

BPACC’s artistic director Matt Scholten invited new and returning visitors to Benalla to enjoy an exciting cinema season.

By day, enjoy the city’s famous rose gardens, art gallery and walking and cycling tracks, and at night take in a movie.

Benalla Cinema @ BPACC has new release titles, school holiday screenings, family movies and action, drama and comedy ďŹ lms all on offer.

BPACC has introduced a retro movie season this year, which will feature ďŹ lm favorites and classics from the 1940s and 50s through to the 1980s and 90s, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Sound of Music

digital theatre series in 2015.

As performed in London’s West End, Noel Coward’s Private Lives will screen at BPACC on May 3 and Opera Australia’s Carmen will show on August 30.

BPACC, at 57 Samaria Road, Benalla, is adjacent to Benalla Airport.

The spacious and comfortable venue features plush armchair seats and a candy bar with all the old fashioned favorites.

It is wheelchair and access friendly.

Cinema tickets are $13.50 for adults, $11.50 concession, and $9.50 for children.

ART: West End theatre sensation Private Lives will be screened at BPACC this May.

and Muriel’s Wedding. “With the weather cooling down, keep cosy in the heated auditorium while enjoying the regular cinema program, with

BENALLA: BE AMAZED You’ll be amazed at all there is to see, taste and do in Benalla Rural City.

Visitor Information Centre Mair Street, Benalla. Open 9am to 5pm daily. For more information, telephone (03) 5762 1749.

Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre www.bpacc.com.au (03) 5672 5515

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For all cinema sessions contact BPACC on (03) 5762 5515 or visit www.bpacc.com.au.

Follow BPACC Benalla on Facebook and Twitter for regular cinema updates and screening times in your social media news feed.

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HE sacriďŹ ce of generations past will be remembered during the exciting program of events during this year’s Bright Autumn Festival.

The festival showcases the natural beauty of Bright and surrounding areas during autumn, when the town’s trees turn lustrous shades of red, gold and amber.

This year’s festival will take place from Friday, April 24 and until Sunday, May 3.

One of the highlights of the

Bright Autumn Festival is the annual Gala Day, taking place on May 2 and Grand Parade, and this year’s parade theme is “The Anzacs�, to coincide with the centenary of World War 1.

Some other high proďŹ le events during the festival include the 15 open gardens and chestnut groves, the Wandi Nut Festival, scenic drives and much more.

More information on the festival can be found at www. brightautumnfestival.org.au.

HE Brighter Days event which has been held in Bright for the last two years on the Labor Day long weekend (March 6-8) seems to be gathering even more momentum for this year.

Successful in raising approximately $200,000 over the past two years for children’s charities such as SUDS and DEBRA, Brighter Days spokesperson and Vice President Jason Reid is excited to announce a stellar line up of entertainment for this year’s event, with the likes of Russell Morris, Brian Cadd, Chocolate StarďŹ shes’ tribute to Meatloaf’s Bat Out Of Hell, Bright’s adopted band The Smokin’ O’Briens, Screaming Eagles, Nicky Bomba of John Butler Trio fame and Bustamento as well as many

local bands performing during the weekend.

The other highlight is that Jeff Cox from Coxy’s Big Break will be the MC and host for the weekend. Plus he will be getting up and drumming with the likes of Cadd, Morris and The Smokin O’Briens.

People who come to Bright to enjoy this weekend will also see a custom car and bike show’n’shine, a poker run, children’s entertainers over the whole weekend including clowns and other performers, and of course the drawing of the main prize on Sunday afternoon in the town centre by the clock tower; a $50,000 custom Harley Davidson and trip for two to America.

For further information please go to www.brighterdays.org.au or like them on Facebook

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ALEXANDRA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 36 Grant Street p. 1800 652 298 (03) 5772 1100 f. (03) 5772 1100 e. alexvic@virtual.net.au w. www.alexandratourism.com

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Merrijig Jamieson Kevington MELBOURNE MYRTLEFORD VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Post OfďŹ ce Complex, Great Alpine Road, p. (03) 5755 0514 f. (03) 5752 1355 e. myrtlefordvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.au w. www.greatalpinevalleys.com.au

COROWA COROWA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 100 Edward Street, Ball Park, Corowa NSW 2646 p. 1800 814 054 p. (02) 6033 3221 e. tourismcorowa@dragnet.com.au w.www.visitcorowashire.com.au

EUROA EUROA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 50 Binney Street p. (03) 5795 1199 w. www.euroa.org.au

MANSFIELD VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Railway Station Precinct, 167 Maroondah Highway p. 1800 039 049 f.(03) 5775 2518 e. reservations@mansďŹ eld-mtbuller.com.au w. www.mansďŹ eld-mtbuller.com.au

CORRYONG VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 50 Hanson Street p. (02) 6076 2277 f. (02) 6076 2152 e. vic@towong.vic.gov.au w. pureuppermurrayvalleys.com

GLENROWAN TOURIST CENTRE 41 Gladstone Street p. (03) 5766 2367 p. 1300 633 535 e. info@glenrowantouristcentre.com.au w. www.glenrowantouristcentre.com.au

MOUNT BEAUTY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 31 Bogong High Plains Road, Mt Beauty p. (03) 5755 0596 f. (03) 5754 1767 p. 1800 111 885 e. mtbeautyvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.au w. www.greatalpinevalleys.com.au

NAGAMBIE LAKES VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 320 High Street p.1800 444 647 freecall f.(03) 5794 2919 e.nagambietourism@fastmail.com.au Online bookings: www.nagambielakesandstrathbogieranges.com.au

DINNER PLAIN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 572 Big Muster Drive p. 1300 734 365 f. (03) 5159 6515 e. info@dinnerplain.com w. www.dinnerplain.com

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OMEO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 179 Day Ave p. (03) 5159 1455 e. secretary@omeoregion.com.au w. www.omeoregion.com.au

RUTHERGLEN WINE EXPERIENCE & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 57 Main Street p. 1800 622 871 (02) 6033 6300 e. info@rutherglenvic.com w. www.rutherglenvic.com STRATHBOGIE SHIRE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Wahring Restaurant, Cnr Goulburn Valley H'way and Moss Road Wahring (10km north Nagambie) p. (03) 5794 7263 Free 1800 444 647 e. nagambielakesandstrathbogieranges VIC@fastmail.com.au Online bookings: www.nagambielakesandstrathbogieranges.com.au WANGARATTA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 100-104 Murphy Street p.1800 801 065 e. tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au w. www.visitwangaratta.com.au

WODONGA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 69-73 Hovell Street p. 1300 796 222 e. tourism@wodonga.vic.gov.au w. www.alburywodongaaustralia.com.au YARRAWONGA-MULWALA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 1 Irvine Parade p.1800 062 260 (03) 5744 1989 f. (03) 5744 3149 e. tourism@yarrawongamulwala.com.au w. www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au YEA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 2 Hood Street p. (03) 5797 2663 e. info@ywatercentre.com.au w. www.ywatercentre.com.au

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COBRAM BAROOGA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 2 Station Street p. 1800 607 607 f. (03) 5871 1727 e. cbtaccommodation@westnet.com.au w. www.cobrambarooga.org.au

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BRIGHT ALPINE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 119 Gavan Street p. (03) 5755 0584 f. (03) 5750 1286 p. 1800 111 885 e. alpinevic@alpineshire.vic.gov.au w. www.greatalpinevalleys.com.au

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TEEPED in tradition, the Geebung Polo Match is a highlight on the calendar of many a horse lover, and a family friendly Easter tradition.

The match itself is based on an Australian tradition, and is ingrained culturally by the poem “The Geebung Polo Club� written by AB “Banjo� Paterson.

Occurring annually for the past 24 years in the Victorian Alps, the match of strength and bravery originated from a “few quiet drinks� at the Dinner Plain Hotel.

A mix of wild country blokes formed the institution known as the “Geebung Polo Club� rivalling the City Slickers “Cuff N’ Collar� Polo team.

Who will win the survival of the ďŹ ttest, in a game twisted with competitive sportsmanship and character, this year?

The event promises to be a fun day out for the whole family packed full with live music, helicopter rides and Easter egg drop, tug-o-war, food and wine stalls, fashions on the ďŹ eld, face painting, jumping castle and

much more for the entire family.

Bring a picnic rug and a chair, back up the car, sit back and relax.

Celebrate with your friends and family by breathing in the crisp Alpine air, take in sweeping vista views and relax in the pure high country this Easter.

For more information on this event, see www.geebungpolo.com.au, or the event’s Facebook page.

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HIS autumn, the Mount Beauty Music Festival will be bigger than ever.

Thanks to a very large grant from Festivals Australia, the Music Festival in April is bringing a huge outdoor event to town. “Tangle�, devised by Polyglot Puppet Theatre, is a huge, fun, totally interactive elastic weaving event, created live and on the spot by children and their families.

It’s part spectacular live art, part performance, part playground and all chaos.

Over three days – April 24-26 - a huge, wonderful, colorful structure will be

created by participants.

Be part of this creation by coming to the festival.

This will be the 16th annual festival, and the program is full of a range of new and exciting artists, and the new and innovative entertainment options will continue to make it a musical feast.

Early bird tickets are on sale from the Mount Beauty Visitor information Centre, by calling 0427 052 572, or online via the Festival website www.musicfestival.org.au.

Earlybird tickets are greatly discounted on the regular festival ticket prices. Visit www.musicfestival.org.au for more information.

Experience the Destination‌ When next visiting the Alpine region, drop into the Riverdeck CafÊ. Relax over coffee and cake, enjoy a great breakfast or a superb lunch.

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fire, there’s no better place to celebrate the delights of Bright.

With free Wifi and proximity to the Alpine Visitor’s Centre planning your time in the region is a breeze.

We are licensed and open 7 days. Just an easy walk in town or with plenty of parking the Riverdeck is one of Bright’s best destinations.

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RIGHT Art Gallery is once again holding its annual Autumn Art Exhibition this year.

Steve McCall, gallery president and art show organiser, expects the number of paintings to be at least 900 - which makes it one of Victoria’s biggest art exhibitions.

It is certainly the longest running – taking place from April 1 to May 10. “This year we have included a drawing section as well as a prize for the best local scene. “Also, there is now a major prize for the Best Work in Show, which will hopefully attract works of very high quality� he says. “Artists enter this show from all over Victoria and the Riverina, with the addition of some well-known

names from the Sydney area. “We will also have a small selection of quality woodwork, jewellery and other affordable items.�

Opening night is Wednesday, April 1 from 7pm - a fun evening with ďŹ nger food and a glass of wine for $12.

This is a great chance to get an early choice from the many wonderful paintings on display, admire the prize winning works and chat to some of the artists.

It is then open daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm, with admission $5 for adults, children and students free.

Concession entries can be arranged for coach and other large groups.

Contact Steve on (03) 57501074 for further information.

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HE Big Strawberry is an inviting stop on the Goulburn Valley Highway, Koonoomoo with plenty of tasty meals, snacks and refreshments to try.

Enjoy the large range like the Big Strawberry Burger or choose strawberry desserts like a Devonshire tea served with Big Strawberry Jam or the signature dish being a Strawberry Works Pancake, two strawberry ďŹ lled pancakes served with strawberry topping, whipped fresh cream and made on the premises strawberry ice cream.

The family style cafÊ is a good spot for events and functions One of Victoria’s family favorite tourist attractions, The Big Strawberry is popular because of its strawberry picking.

Enjoy juicy, fresh strawberries straight from the patch with no charge to pick, just pay for the strawberries that are weighed, packed and ready for you to take and enjoy.

Strawberry season is April until July, then October until January - even longer depending on the conditions.

A quick call if you are planning a day out is a good idea.

Play on the outside children’s playground or inside in the kids room and get your photo

taken with Australia’s biggest strawberry, standing at over six metres.

The “Strawberryâ€? team are currently planning an extension to the complex with the inclusion of a large indoor children’s playground (open 2016, ďŹ ngers crossed).

Taste the selection of fruit wines, liquors and fortiďŹ eds, especially the “Strawberry Crèmeâ€? that they are well known for.

Browse the large range of jams, condiments that are made on the premises or choose from some of the region’s best local produce.

There are lots of souvenirs and gift ideas with something to suit all tastes and budgets.

The Big Strawberry is open seven days a week from 8am until 5pm (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday) and is located at 7034 Goulburn Valley Highway, Koonoomoo.

For more information, visit www. thebigstrawberry.com.au, ďŹ nd them on Facebook, phone (03) 58711300, or email sales@thebigstrawberry.com.au.

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Our large range of meals and strawberry desserts including devonshire tea, big strawberry burgers, strawberry ďŹ lled pancakes and home made ice creams. Our family style Cafe caters for groups large or small.

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The selection of fruit wines and fortiďŹ ed, especially our iconic “Strawberry Crèmeâ€? made here on the premises. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets.

On the outside children’s playground or inside in our kids room and take your photo with Australia’s biggest strawberry.

Our large range of jams, condiments and souvenirs including the three items for $10 section. We also stock the region’s best local produce.

Strawberries straight from the patch to take home and enjoy. Strawberry season is Oct – Jan and April - July (conditions permitting).

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HETHER you are in Corowa to enjoy one of the town’s colorful festivals and events, or just want to enjoy the mild autumn weather and get away from it all, Rivergum Holiday Retreat makes for the ideal base for visitors.

Corowa and surrounding towns are a hive of activity during autumn, with highlights including Tastes of Rutherglen, A Day on the Green, the McDonald’s Corowa Australian Billycart Championships, various local markets, and much more.

Rivergum is set on more than 35ha and includes a 1.5km walking trail resting on the banks of the Murray River.

Don’t worry about the kids not having anything to do at Rivergum.

Their Koala Kids program offers painting, crafts, wagon rides, outdoor play activities just to name a few.

With an indoor and outdoor play

grounds, two swimming pools, boat ramps, volleyball, basketball, tennis and games room, there is no excuse to be bored.

Rivergum offers a variety of accommodation styles from their pool cottage to holiday cabins.

If you prefer caravanning or camping then any of the powered or unpowered sites will give you an unforgettable outdoor experience as the native birds that live

among the tall river gums are a must see.

The team at Rivergum Holiday Retreat believe in setting new trends in destination travel in Corowa and are looking forward to seeing you all soon upon your next visit.

Rivergum Holiday Retreat, a ďŹ nalist in the 2014 Inland Tourism Awards, is a proud member of the Holiday Retreats Australia Group and may be visited at www. rivergumholidayretreat.com.au.

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NTEREST in Ned Kelly and Australian history never really goes away, according to Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage owner Chris Gerrett.

Whatever peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view of the infamous bushranger, they ďŹ&#x201A;ock to Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage to ďŹ nd an informative gem in the shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large selection of books, which contains many rare and hard to ďŹ nd volumes about Ned Kelly and Australian history.

Mrs Gerrett, who runs Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage with husband Rod, said there is always fresh interest in Ned Kelly, with books based on his history and legacy being published all the time.

Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage has a wide variety of Ned Kelly related memorabilia and souvenirs available for purchase, including a number of helpful secondhand books.

Mrs Gerrett said Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage staff were more than happy to discuss the Kelly legacy with visitors.

Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage also houses a

*/'03."5*0/ %&45*/"5*0/ Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage attracts many visitors to Glenrowan every year.

replica of the Kelly homestead that Ned built for his mother, which functions both as a historical replica and a Ned Kelly museum, featuring replica armor, historic and photographic displays, and more.

Mrs Gerrett said that customer service was a high priority at Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage, and the shop and museum had been favorably reviewed many times on sites such as TripAdvisor.

Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage is located

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Their informative website can be found at www. katescottageglenrowan.com.

GLENROWAN CHARM

UST over two hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive from Melbourne, and 15 minutes by car from Wangaratta, Glenrowan is perhaps most famous as the site of the famous 1880 siege and capture of Ned Kelly and his gang in 1880.

The siege, which took place in late June, 1880, saw the gang take a number of hostages in the Glenrowan Inn, and ended with the death of three gang members and ultimately, the capture of Ned Kelly who was then tried, convicted of murder and hanged on November 11, 1880 at the Old Melbourne Gaol.

Many attractions around the town bring together various aspects of Kelly history, or have books and other paraphernalia on the subject, making it easy for tourists and locals alike to learn more about one of the most larger than life characters in Australian history.

But as well as its historical connections, Glenrowan is also well known for the variety of

food and refreshment options, historic wineries and stunning bushland surrounds.

The Glenrowan wine region has a long and rich winemaking history, as 130 years of winemaking has established the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation for fullbodied reds, fragrant whites and fortiďŹ eds, and the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cellar doors are cosy and welcoming to wine lovers.

There are also several fruit orchards and growers in the area producing various delicious fruit varieties.

Nearby natural attractions include the Warby Ovens National Park, the Winton Wetlands and more, offering many options for a picturesque picnic spot, bird watching and bushwalking, as well as vantage points and lookouts including Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lookout, Mt Glenrowan and Salisbury Falls.

Whatever activity you choose, there is plenty to explore and enjoy in Glenrowan and district.

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HEN in Glenrowan, take the time to stop and soak in the surroundings at the Glenrowan Hotel.

Located centrally on Glenrowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main street, the comfortable surroundings and country hospitality make it an ideal place to stop and relax while exploring the area.

Enjoy mild autumn sunshine in the welcoming beer garden, or tuck in to some satisfying pub food in the bistro.

You can even enjoy a leisurely game of pool, check out the Kelly Gang history and sporting memorabilia on the walls, or just catch up for drinks with friends or family.

There is plenty of variety at the Glenrowan Hotel, with ďŹ ve beers and one cider available on tap, plus an ever changing and extensive range of local wines.

For more information, contact the hotel on (03) 57662255 or catch up with the latest happenings on their Facebook page.

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UTUMN in the High Country gets even busier than for the rest of the year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if that is at all possible.

Right across the region events draw tourists to the area offering fun, excitement, family events, food, wine, cycling and music.

The range of events from March through to May includes the annual Merrijig Rodeo, the inaugural Merrijig Family Fun Day, the ever-popular Picnic in the Park at Mirimbah, the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Longest Lunch as part of the Melbourne Food Festival, a bumper Easter Bush Market, the High Country Vintage Wine Festival (incorporating another Long Lunch), the High Country Cycle Challenge and topping off the list the Tenors on the Turf at the MansďŹ eld Race Club.

And if that is not enough then try reaching the top of the world at Mt Buller with a full list of events for Easter and beyond.

The annual fun run will take place giving participants choices in the distance and difďŹ culty of where and how far they run.

The Mt Buller Australian Alpine Epic trail was declared open in December and has become a true tourist destination.

This is the Southern

Hemisphereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst and only International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Epic trail.

The trail was ofďŹ cially opened

by John Huber, CEO of and Cindy McLeish MP, Member for Eildon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Epic trail has been a huge project with a clear goal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to create world-class trail that offers an iconic, diverse and high-quality back-country ride experience and becomes the top of the bucket list of any MTB rider,â&#x20AC;? John Huber of Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management, declared. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trail adds to Mt Bullerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world-class IMBA-accredited mountain bike park and continues to help establish Mt Buller a premier mountain biking destination, has created a major tourism draw card for North East Victoria and supports the Australian MTB industry through the continued development of world-class infrastructure.â&#x20AC;?

The Australian Alpine Epic is a 40km long-distance, crosscountry descending trail that winds through some of the most spectacular terrain and scenery in the Australian Alps.

For further information on any of the above events call the MansďŹ eld Visitor Information Centre on 1800 039 049.

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LUEGUMS Riverside Holiday Park has long been a family favorite.

Holidayers and locals quickly fall in love with the natural beauty, endless watersports and the amazing frontage with direct access to the Goulburn River.

Managers David and Monica Hoyle have been welcoming guests to Bluegums Riverside since 2013.

In that time they have focused on modernising the park while maintaining a relaxed, natural environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really is a stunning location,â&#x20AC;? David said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can understand why so many of our guests come back year after year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Locals who stop by tell us they recommend our park to their family and friends, which is something we are very proud of.â&#x20AC;?

Monica said â&#x20AC;&#x153;we are getting more people staying with us for those little extras that

*/7*5*/( Bluegums Riverside boasts accommodation options to suit every family and every budget.

only we offer, like dog-friendly caravanning and camping and WiFiâ&#x20AC;?.

Bluegums Riverside boasts accommodation options to suit every family and every budget.

Choose between a range of self-contained ensuite cabins and villas, a bunkhouse as well as powered and non-powered camping sites.

While bookings are strong for the upcoming Labor Day long weekend, the Easter break and Anzac Day there is still some availability.

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Make time to visit a spectacular local hotspot.

Stay at Bluegums Riverside and enjoy ďŹ shing or kayaking on the Goulburn River, watch the kids play in the swimming pool and playground or simply sit back and take in the magniďŹ cent surrounds.

Mention the North East Tourist News when you book your holiday and enjoy a 10 per cent discount.

Call (03) 57742567 or visit bluegumsriverside.com.au.

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Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm do all of their own breeding, hatching, processing and value adding, and supply ďŹ sh to markets throughout the country, as well as their products lending a fresh local ďŹ&#x201A;avor to dishes at many restaurants in the Yarra Valley and North East Victoria.

They hatch up to one million rainbow trout, brown trout and salmon eggs each year and supply ďŹ ngerlings for anglers

restocking programs.

The ďŹ shout lakes and streams cover some several acres and are surrounded by tall gum trees.

There are a variety of different ponds.

The friendly staff are more than happy to help you catch a ďŹ sh, and will clean your ďŹ sh and pack it on ice for you to take home, free of charge.

Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm is open seven days a week from

9am-5pm (excluding Christmas day) and is located at 2118 Maroondah Highway, Buxton.

Call (03) 5774 7370, see the website at www.buxtontrout. com.au or join their social media communities on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or Google Plus.

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ITH milder weather and crisper mornings, autumn is an ideal time to do a spot of ďŹ shing, or just enjoy relaxing in the shade, at Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm.

Established in 1958, the farm was Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst trout farm, and has grown and evolved over the years to become the self sufďŹ cient farm it is today on ďŹ ve acres of picturesque parkland.

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OOD lovers are invited to get up close and personal with North East Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top producers, chefs, winemakers and craft brewers at High Country Harvest (May 15-24).

Book your cosy seat, picnic rug, horse or bike at more than 40 curated events, taking place over 10 days in the High Countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s autumnal valleys and mountains.

Punctuate the whole adventure with the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Village BonďŹ res, sip-worthy Autumn Warmers and Harvest Menus between events.

Don your ďŹ nest vintage garb and exercise your appetite on Rutherglenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tweed Ride, or slip on your gumboots to visit local farms and forage in forests; make a date with our locavores at neighborhood feasts and intimate wine gatherings, or learn to grow your own with rosy cheeks, from garlic to sourdough cultures.

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ranges from picnics and bonďŹ res under big High Country skies, to bike and horseback rides weaving to High Country feasts, to hands-on classes in unhurried old-world techniques with a new-world spin.

Gather with the locals at twilight around one of our

Village BonďŹ res to warm your toes and celebrate the harvest.

Mingle over ďŹ reside appetisers such as chilli hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine or toasted home-made marshmallows, before moving on to a High Country Harvest dinner or ticking a restaurant

off your High Country dining bucket list.

Fan your autumn glow with warming tipples at cellar doors, cafes and wine bars across the region.

These special Autumn Warmers are designed to punctuate your High Country Harvest adventure between events, with scores of snifters to choose from.

High Country Harvest is taking place in spectacular settings right across the High Country, including Beechworth, Benalla and Winton Wetlands, Bright and surrounds, Glenrowan, MansďŹ eld, Milawa and the King Valley, Rutherglen, Tallangatta and Lake Hume and Wangaratta.

The full program goes on sale in March, and more information is available on www.highcountryharvest.com. au, â&#x20AC;&#x153;likeâ&#x20AC;? www.facebook.com/ HighCountryHarvest and use the hashtag #HighCountryHarvest.

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ESTLED in the heart of North East Victoria is the Milawa and its surrounding district, opening the door to an enticing food and wine experience with something to tantalise the gourmet in all of us.

Centred upon the townships of Milawa, Oxley and Tarrawingee, the region is renowned for superb cuisine, wines to thrill the most discerning connoisseur, a wonderful array of fresh and preserved products and a full range of accommodation experiences.

Whether you are passing through for a day or lingering longer, there is plenty to satisfy your senses - including speciality cheese, mustard, bread, honey, olives, berries,

jams, pickles and preserves.

Make a stop at one or several of the tempting food producers, farm gates wineries and other inviting stops for a tasting or two, and pick up some picnic supplies before ďŹ nding the perfect spot to spread out for a sunny spring afternoon picnic.

So now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve picked up all the necessities and experienced some of the best Milawa has to offer - all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left is to ďŹ nd the perfect patch of countryside to enjoy the scenery while indulging in a gourmet picnic.

If a picnic does not appeal, stop in at one of the local cafes or other eateries and drink in the ambience and scenery of the tranquil local countryside.

The choice is yours.

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uilt in 1875, the Oxley Hall, located centrally in the small North East town of Oxley, is believed to be among the oldest community buildings in North East Victoria that has been in continual use.

The hall plays a big part in local community gatherings, from fundraisers to balls and social occasions.

Each spring, it is also the setting for the thriving Oxley Bush market.

Visitors to the region often admire the refurbished hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage façade and light, airy interior.

While in Oxley, take the time to visit the friendly local wineries and food producers, or stock up for your trip at the local service station and post ofďŹ ce.

There is also a picturesque local park, perfect for a picnic.

Whatever your preference, Oxley is a peaceful part of the Milawa Gourmet Region.

$&/53"- Oxley Hall is the destination for many community events in the Milawa Gourmet Region.

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4DVMQUVSFT PO UIF NFOV BU Milawa Bakery Cafe I There are also several gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options, perfect for those with speciďŹ c dietary needs.

Those with a taste for ďŹ ne bread can pick up some Milawa Cheese Factory bread while they are there.

Milawa Bakery Cafe is located in the heart of Milawa at 1605 Snow Road, and more information is available at milawabakery.com.au.

Meet the growers at EV Olive Groves and indulge in the taste of â&#x20AC;&#x153;prize-winning olive oil and famous gourmet olives.â&#x20AC;?

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As well as making the sculptures, running the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm and working regularly at the bakery, Mr Fisher also passes on his welding skills to students at Myrrhee Primary School.

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F you venture into Milawa Bakery Cafe for a snack or meal, not only will you ďŹ nd tempting bakery treats, you will also see unique sculptures manufactured right here in the King Valley.

Tony Fisher, whose wife Di runs the bakery cafe, makes sculptures made entirely of scrap metal, which are sold at the bakery under the name King Valley Sculptures, and visitors can see his latest works in the bakeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sculpture corner.

Mrs Fisher said that he ďŹ nds scrap metal from a number of local sources, from scrap metal yards to clearing sales, and that the shape of the pieces usually inďŹ&#x201A;uences the ďŹ nal sculpture, from birds and animals, to more abstract artistic forms.

Sculptures can also be made to order.

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ERIDWEN Brown is familiar to many visitors to the area as the assistant general manager of the Milawa Cheese Company, a family-owned and run business.

But she attributes some of her successful career to taking off to England and working â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ironically enough â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at a cheese shop (Nealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yard Dairy) in London for the best part of ďŹ ve years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I studied Classics Archaeology at Melbourne Uni, and in that studied a bit of a teaching degree but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ nish it and went back to Classics,â&#x20AC;? Ceridwen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to happen that way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to decide what you want to do in high school and stick to it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I say have dreams, have as many as you want and chase all of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Find something that actually works, because once you ďŹ nd something you love doing itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not work anymore.

*/%6453: 130'&44*0/"- Bubbly and keen to beam her infectious smile, Ceridwen Brown is a familiar face to many visitors to the region in her role as the Milawa Cheese Company assistant general manager.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once I ďŹ nished uni, I travelled over to England to work, and loved it so much I stayed for ďŹ ve years.â&#x20AC;?

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industry and assimilated new ideas from travel to Milawa.

Ceridwen joked in a small family business there was never just one role assigned to one person. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to be one ďŹ eld in a small business, you get to be all of it at the same time,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done cheese judging to managing to driving a delivery van around and the retail side of things.â&#x20AC;?

A female role model in the cheese industry she learnt a great deal from her manager at Nealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yard Dairy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a woman Ceridwen described as tough and no nonsense but warm underneath who taught â&#x20AC;&#x153;the buck stops with youâ&#x20AC;?.

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HE faces behind the business may have changed, but Myrtleford restaurant Bastoni remains a hotspot for locals and tourists alike.

The business came under the new management of Serena McGufďŹ e and partner Alessandro Destri in late January, with the pair both boasting extensive experience in hospitality.

Alessandro learned to make pizzas in Italy, in the Cinque Terre region where his family have run restaurants for generations, and has spent the last four years making pizza in some of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite Italian Restaurants including +39 and Pinocchio.

Serena is part of a local family that farmed tobacco in Buffalo River for generations, and has worked in hospitality in the North East and Melbourne as well as in Europe.

MOUTHWATERING: Authentic wood ďŹ red pizza is available at Bastoni.

Many people enjoy the European style outdoor area at Bastoni, where they can experience the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authentic wood ďŹ red pizza, drinks and much more, while relaxing at picnic tables or bean bags on the lawn.

On Friday night you can enjoy the Italian

tradition of Aperitivo in the form of drinks and snacks, or just enjoy a friendly meal six days a week.

More information is available by calling Bastoni on (03) 5751 1478, email for details on info@bastonipizzeria.com or on their website at www.bastoni.com.au.

WOOD FIRED WONDERS AT - Traditional Italian Wood Fired Pizza Cooked in 400 Degree Oven - Enjoy A Drink On The Deck Bar or On Bean Bags On The Lawn - Right Next To The Myrtleford Piazza - Lunch Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-3pm

Call Bastoni on (03) 5751 1478 email info@bastonipizzeria.com

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This year, the festival is taking place between May 19-24, and there is plenty for people from all walks of life to enjoy.

From dinners to wine tasting, a wild mushroom forage and

even a cooking school led by renowned chef Patrizia Simone, there is much to educate, inspire and entertain.

There is even a family gala evening on May 22 at Club Savoy, featuring Melbourne band Santa Taranta, a veteran Italian car display on May 23, soccer, bocce, and much more.

More information is available on www.festival.org.au or the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page.

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'"4$*/"5*/( The Rockery Gemstone Museum, run by Maurie Brodie, attracts a range of visitors enthusiastic about gems, crystals and minerals.

GROUNDSWELL of support is buoying a campaign to create a touring route along the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Hume Highway 31â&#x20AC;?, including such bypassed towns as Wangaratta, Glenrowan and Springhurst, to rival Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famed Route 66.

The campaign has been headed up by Frank Burke, who said that encouraging people to take the old highway route would have a number of beneďŹ ts for bypassed towns, from increasing tourism and money ďŹ&#x201A;owing into the local economy, to providing more relaxing places for drivers to recover from fatigue and break up their trip. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visitors to the Old Hume Highway have difďŹ culty ďŹ nding it, as there is no map of the Old Hume Highway over its length

available,â&#x20AC;? Mr Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nor is there any standardised signage to let you know you have found it.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Burke said that among strategies being organised are seven day bus tours along the highway with bus company Dysons, as well as a standardised map (both paper and electronic) of the entire highway.

Mr Burke said residents of local towns would see the beneďŹ ts of people touring along the old highway this autumn, with a street rod â&#x20AC;&#x153;Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cruiseâ&#x20AC;? making its way along the highway in the week leading up to Easter.

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The Rockery Gemstone Museum is located at 31-33 Hill Street, Longwood and is open 10am-5pm from Wednesday-Sunday, as well as during school and public holidays.

The museum is also open at other times for groups by appointment.

More information about The Rockery is available by calling (03) 5798 5595 or see the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page.

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UST minutes off the Hume Highway, in Longwood, Victoria, you can ďŹ nd The Rockery Gemstone Museum.

The Rockery Gemstone Museum opened on Hill Street more than 16 years ago and in its nine rooms contains thousands of fossils, crystals and rare rocks on display and for sale.

The Rockery is a house full of the most intriguing gems, crystals and minerals from Australia and around the world complete with tours and light refreshments.

Recently, The Rockery has received new stocks of jewellery, featuring gems from Indonesia and Thailand.

They have also received supplies of rose quartz and citrine, as well as lovely new beads and necklaces.

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The friendly family owned and run BIG4 Wangaratta North Cedars Holiday Park pride themselves on their warm and

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ustralian Traveller magazine has named Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Country and Dandenong Ranges among its Top 10 Hottest Travel Destinations for 2015.

The High Country was labelled the next big foodie region thanks to its multitude of food and wine experiences, including a number of gourmet stops along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, Pedal to Produce cycling routes, guided gourmet walks with Hedonistic Hiking and picturesque towns that are perfect for a little indulgence, such as Bright, Beechworth, Milawa and Rutherglen.

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tourism related business to have an active online presence, particularly when it came to bookings.

Ms Keith said that walk ins at the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre had remained constant in recent months, but the area had attracted overseas visitors from as far away as the UK, France, Canada, New Zealand and Germany, and many domestic visitors from most states in Australia.

Social media use is also remaining popular, with many people sharing their experiences using the #visitwangaratta, #kingvalleylove and #seehighcountry hashtags.

She said many people are now travelling not to see a speciďŹ c destination, but immerse themselves in a range of experiences, and it was a rich market for businesses to tap into.

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Many of these trends are reďŹ&#x201A;ected in internet trafďŹ c, with several positive trends becoming evident from December 2014.

Web enquiries in December 2014 were up 21 per cent from the same time period in 2013, while email enquiries increased by 32 per cent.

Ms Keith said that most impressively, online bookings were up by a whopping 135 per cent, which she said is partly due to the increased use of smartphones and other mobile devices for holiday planning and booking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really exciting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it shows massive growth for us,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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The shop, established in 1987, is currently in its 28th year in business.

And from baby and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, to knitting yarns and accessories, West End Lotto and Wool can help you ďŹ nd what you are looking for.

They sell the popular Love to Dream baby swaddles, which are well loved by parents for keeping babies comfortable as well as allowing them to self soothe, and they also sell Marquise singlets, bodysuits and tights.

Deck out your little oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet in MadMia socks or Baby Paws Australian made leather shoes, or pick up some Blade and Rose leggings or socks.

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8*%& 4&-&$5*0/ Di Worthington from West End Lotto and Wool with some of the items from the shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive range of baby and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing.

bright necklaces from Bambino Bling, which also serve as soothing teethers for babies.

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Wings, Hately, One Red Fly, Papoose, Beanstork, Sookibaby, Hootkids, Milky, Designer Kidz, and many more.

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LDORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Don Stewart and Trent Cupid are forging a fresh tourism identity for the North East town.

They have embraced the story of the Kelly Gangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joe Byrne and his childhood friend Aaron Sherritt and linked the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aspiration to win recognition for its connection to the Kelly story to the nearby Woolshed Valley where the pair was raised.

Operating in tandem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and each with roles in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;El Dorado Tourism Business Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and highly-regarded local museum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the two are now planning the development of an interpretative centre in the blacksmith shop in the museum grounds.

In it, visitors will be able to explore the story of the friends who in the 1860s grew up and in the 1870s caroused together in the valley, which runs from Eldorado up towards Beechworth through densely timbered, rugged creek country.

It proved rich ground â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gold was mined in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Woolshedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and when the Kelly Gang became the target of a vast police hunt late in 1878 it was the place in which sympathetic bush blacksmiths began

secretly to forge armor for the outlaws. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eldorado used to be on the road to nowhere and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not,â&#x20AC;? said Don â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a technical college teacher who insists the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name should be spelled properly with its two Spanish words which translate as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;place of opportunityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;of richesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve established ourselves in the region in our own right and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being recognised as part of Tourism Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jigsaw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The region was established because of the signiďŹ cant role that Eldorado and the Woolshed Valley played over 100 years of mining activity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and became one of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major goldďŹ elds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The valley had thousands of miners and businesses and there were four major towns (Woolshed Diggings, Sebastopol Flat, Napoleonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flat and Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elbow). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both the tourism business group and the museum have worked to keep the story alive by creating a brochure that encourages people to tour the valley and stop and read the 10 interpretative signs along the way that identify points of interest.â&#x20AC;?

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F youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re visiting Wangaratta this autumn and have a weakness for art, local group the Wangaratta Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Society is holding two exhibitions in the next few months.

The ďŹ rst exhibition is being held at Gallery 2 at Wangaratta Art Gallery, and is known as Studio Art. The title relates to the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home base on Batchelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green, known as The Studio, and is a good way to see local art while you are exploring the CBD and cultural precinct of Wangaratta.

The exhibition runs from March 14 until April 12, and opening times are the same as the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

The Batchelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green studio will be home to the second exhibition for autumn, the Easter exhibition and sale of membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; art between April 1-8.

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ACKANDANDAH will be home to world class music for the 18th consecutive year this March, as the small Indigo Shire town hosts their annual Yackandandah Folk Festival once again.

The festival is boasting as wide a range of musicians as ever in 2015, including Canadian artists such as David Francey and Jessica Stuart.

Continuing in the international ďŹ&#x201A;avor, Chris While and Julie Matthews (UK), Dark Horses (UK/France) and Jessie Milnes and Emily Miller (USA) will also be performing at the Yackandandah Folk Festival.

There will also be plenty of Australian talent on offer, including local acts such as

Richard Perso, as well as Geoff Achison, Damian Howard, Suade, and Blue Heat, and 30 other artists on a timetable ďŹ lled to the brim with talent.

The festival will also include an instrument makersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tent and display, an expanded childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program to keep the whole family happy, and a new busking competition.

There will also be additional links to the arts community, with artists and lessons available at the new arts station.

The well loved crowd favorites, such as the Friday night parade, poetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakfasts, and the youth venue at The Shed, will also return.

There will be camping available at the local sports park.

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ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Rivergum Holiday Retreat 386 Honour Avenue Corowa NSW 2646 Phone (02) 6033 1990. Fax (02) 6033 5553 rivergum@holidayretreats.com.au DEDERANG The Farmhouse B&B 4533 Kiewa Valley Highway, Dederang, Vic, 3691, Phone 0418 114 751 d.goonan@bigpond.com www.farmhousedederang.com ELDORADO Gemstone Caravan Park 139 Main Street Eldorado Vic 3746 Phone (03) 5725 1745. Fax (03) 5725 1545 cosson@netc.net.au www.eldoradogemstone.com.au MANSFIELD & DISTRICT Comfort Resort Alzburg 39 Malcom Street MansďŹ eld Vic 3722 Phone (03) 5775 2367. Fax (03) 5775 2719 www.alzburg.com.au High Country Holiday Park 1 Ultimo Street MansďŹ eld Vic 3722 Phone (03) 5775 2705. Fax (03) 5775 3199 www.highcountryholidaypark.com.au

StoneTryst Luxury Spa Villas 10 Granjoise Lane Beechworth Vic 3747 Phone (03) 57281861 stay@stonetryst.com.au www.stonetryst.com.au

Kevington Hotel 1 MansďŹ eld-Woods Point Road Kevington Vic 3723 Phone (03) 5777 0543 kevingtonhotel@westnet.com.au www.kevingtonhotel.com.au

BOGONG

Willowlake Cottages 16 Willowlake Drive Macs Cove Vic 3722 Phone (03) 5777 3814. Fax (03) 5777 3814 info@willowlake.com.au www.willowlake.com.au

Bogong Alpine Village Bogong High Plains Road, Bogong Vic 3699 Phone (03) 5754 1131 manager@bogongvillage.com www.bogongvillage.com BRIGHT & DISTRICT Bright Colonial Inn Motel 54 Gavan Street Bright Vic 3741 Phone (03) 5755 1633 bookings@brightcolonial.com.au www.brightcolonial.com.au Harrietville Hotel Motel Cnr Great Alpine Road & Mt Feathertop Track, Harrietville Vic 3741 Phone (03) 5759 2525 info@harrietvillehotelmotel.com.au www.harrietvillehotelmotel.com High Country Motor Inn 13-17 Great Alpine Road Bright Vic 3741 Phone (03) 5755 1244 info@highcountrymotorinn.com.au www.highcountrymotorinn.com.au COROWA Best Western Heritage Motor Inn 25 Edward Street Corowa NSW 2646 Phone (02) 6033 1800 corowaheritage@bestwestern.com.au www.bestwestern.com.au/corowaheritage Bindaree Motel & Caravan Park 454 Honour Ave Corowa NSW 2646 Phone (02) 6033 2500 bindareecp@bigpond.com www.bindareeonthemurray.com.au

MILAWA & DISTRICT Milawa Caravan & Tourist Park 1585 Glenrowan Myrtleford Road Milawa Vic 3678 Phone (03) 5727 3203 milawavanpark@bigpond.com Walnut Tree Cottages 161 Whorouly Road Whorouly 3735 Phone (03) 5727 1310 Mobile 0400149028 stay@walnuttreecottages.com.au www.walnuttreecottages.com.au SHEPPARTON Best Western The Carrington 505 Wyndham Street Shepparton VIC 3630 Tel: (03) 5821 3355 Fax: (03) 5821 3734 info@thecarrington.net.au www.thecarrington.net.au

WANGARATTA Big 4 Wangaratta North Cedars Holiday Park 170 Wangaratta Road Wangaratta North Vic 3678 Phone (03) 5721 5230 nthcedar@bigpond.net.au www.northcedars.com.au Billabong Motel 12 Chisholm Street Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 2353 www.travelvictoria.com.au/wangaratta/billabong Central Wangaratta Motel 11-13 Ely Street Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 2188. Fax (03) 5721 2945 www.visitwangaratta.com.au North Eastern Hotel 1-9 Spearing Street Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 3741. Fax (03) 5722 3024 jaffa64@hotmail.com Park View Motor Inn 56 Ryley Street Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 5655 or 1800 032 475 Fax (03) 5721 5478 reception@parkviewmotel.com.au www.parkviewmotel.com.au Wangaratta Caravan & Tourist Park 79 ParďŹ tt Road Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 3368 wctp@westnet.com.au Wangaratta North Family Motel 372 Bowser Road (Old Hume Highway) Wangaratta Vic 3678 Phone (03) 5721 2624. Fax (03) 5722 4020 wnfm@people.net.au www.wangaratta-motels.com WHITFIELD Valley View Caravan Park 6 Valley View Drive WhitďŹ eld Vic 3733 Phone (03) 5729 8350. Fax (03) 5729 8351 YACKANDANDAH Yackandandah Townshiphill Motel 3729 Yackandandah Myrtleford Road Yackandandah Vic 3749 Phone (02) 6027 1467 yacktownspillm@bigpond.com www.yackandandahaccommodation.com.au Yackandandah Holiday Park Yackandandah Myrtleford Road Yackandandah Vic 3749 Ph (02) 6027 1380 info@yhp.com.au www.yhp.com.au

TATONG Tatong Tavern 2581 Benalla-Tatong Road Benalla Vic 3672 Phone (03) 5767 2210 www.tatongtavern.com UPPER MURRAY Upper Murray Resort 8680 Upper Murray River Road Walwa Vic 3709 Phone (02) 6037 1226 info@uppermurrayresort.com.au www.uppermurrayresort.com.au j/24d01689-v10/49-14

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