'What's On' in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region
 


JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2010

 Christmas in Winter
1 June - 31 August
Throughout the Southern Highlands
Ph: 1300 657 559
Christmas in Winter celebrations including lunches, dinners and accommodation packages.

Walking on Sunrise – and don’t it feel good!
2nd Saturday every month.  6-9am
There’s a new reason to visit the popular Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk with the introduction of spectacular new Sunrise Walks.
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk - www.illawarrafly.com
Ph: 1300 362 881

Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine
17 - 18 July
Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere
Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends over two feature packed days. Take a steam train ride with Henry, the Green Engine, as well as face painting, mini train rides, jumping castle and more.  Ph: 4681 8001
www.nswrtm.com.au

Winterfest 10 - Ice Skating Fun For Everyone!  
28 Jun - 18 July
418-420 Bong Bong Street, Bowral
Ph: 0423-684-132 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.winterfest10.com.au

The Cockatoo Run – Illawarra Fly
On some Sundays and on an occasional Thursday the “COCKATOO RUN” brings tourists to the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk  in a tourist package which includes transport from the railway station to the “FLY” and return for details go to www.3801limited.com.au   

Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine
17 - 18 July Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere. Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends over two feature packed days. Take a steam train ride with Henry, the Green Engine, as well as face painting, mini train rides, jumping castle and more.  Ph: 4681 8001 www.nswrtm.com.au

Mount Annan Duathlon Series
24 July Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan. Compete in a 4.2km run, and a 18km ride followed by a 2.8km run. Many prizes to be won. $40 for members of Triathlon Australia, $52.50 for non members.
Ph: 9570 5556

ADFAS Camden - Special Interest Day
What You Need To Know about China – And A Few Things You Don’t.
LARS THARP MA (Cantab) HonDArt FRSA
Saturday 17th July 2010 12.30 to 3.30 Members $35 : Visitors $ 40 (lunch & afternoon tea included)
&
ADFAS Camden - Lecture
Lost & Found - A Non-Pom’s Career On The BBC’s Antiques Road Show.
LARS THARP MA (Cantab) HonDArt FRSA
Saturday 17th July 2010 at 4.30pm $20 at the door Light Supper included. (Booking appreciated for catering purposes)
The Gallery, Camden Civic Centre
Oxley Street, Camden
For more information ph 4655 9724 or
4655 9781 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wirrimbirra Birds'n Bugs Day
Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Remembrance Drv, Bargo
1st August www.wirrimbirra.com.au/index.htm

Camden Antique Fair
7 - 8 August Camden Civic Centre
Approximately thirty well-known dealers representing most types of antiques, furniture, jewellery, linen, porcelain and collectable items.
Ph: 4655 8681

Camden Country Quilters Annual Quilt Exhibition 7 - 8  August
A.H&I Hall, Argyle Street, Camden. Many quilts on display, as well as handmade gifts and stalls selling fabrics, patterns, kits and sewing equipment. Ph: 0411 202 006

Carrington Fair
14 August 10am - 3pm
A day of fun & entertainment for all!
Werombi Road, Camden Ph: 4659 0305

Basic Alpaca Handling And Husbandry   
1 August Birrong Suri Alpacas, Canyonleigh
A practical, on-farm study day where the potential or new alpaca owner will learn all the basics of alpaca management.
Ph: 02 4878 9310 or E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.birrongsurialpacas.com.au

Camden Antique Fair
7 - 8 August Camden Civic Centre
Approximately thirty well-known dealers representing most types of antiques, furniture, jewellery, linen, porcelain and collectable items.
Ph: 4655 8681

Camden Country Quilters Annual Quilt Exhibition 7 - 8  August
A.H&I Hall, Argyle Street, Camden. Many quilts on display, as well as handmade gifts and stalls selling fabrics, patterns, kits and sewing equipment. Ph: 0411 202 006

Mt Kembla Mining Heritage Festival   
7 -8 August Cordeaux Road, Mt Kembla Village
Mt Kembla Mining Heritage Inc Ph: 02 4271 3737

Carrington Fair
14 August 10am - 3pm
A day of fun & entertainment for all!
Werombi Road, Camden Ph: 4659 0305

ADFAS Camden – Lecture
ARCHITECTURAL Trompe-l’oeil : Italian decorative painting and its influence on European Interior design
STEPHEN TAYLOR (NADFAS-UK)
Sat 14th August, 2010 at 4.00 for 4.30pm
An exploration of painted illusionistic architecture and its use in the enrichment
and enlargement of domestic & public
places.
Visitors $20. Light Supper included.
(Booking appreciated for catering purposes)
The Undercroft, Camden Civic Centre
Oxley Street, Camden
For more information and bookings
Ph: 4655 9724 or 4655 9781
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Bowral's Folk Club   
19 August Fentons Cocktail Bar, Upstairs at the Grand Bar Bowral
Ph: 4861 6076
Traditional Music from around the world. 8.00pm - 10.30pm

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living Workshop - Cheese Making
21 August, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan
Learn how to make yoghurt, quark and gourmet fetta. $100 pp Ph: 4647 9828, bookings essential

Goulburn's Got Talent
28 August - 7pm. Goulburn's Got Talent is an extravaganza of singing, dancing, musicianship and demonstrations of other unique talents (eg. whip cracking and clowning) providing a family-friendly evening of entertainment. Goulburn High School Hall Deccan Street, Goulburn Ph: 0438 218 735

Camden Festival
5 - 19 September. Events include Cinema Under the Stars; Food, Wine and Music Festival; Kids Fun Day; SK8OPIA; Lions Fair and more. Ph: 4645 5029

The Charles Ledger Alpaca Show
12 September
Moss Vale Showground
Contact through www.schalpa.com.au

Riverfest
12 September Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown
Celebrate our environment and cultural diversity with entertainment, workshops and the Dry Riverbed Boat Race. Ph: 4645 4921

Camden Park House Open Weekend
18 - 19 September. Sat12noon - 4pm, Sun 10am - 4pm Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue, Camden
Tour the historic mansion built in 1934 for John and Elizabeth Macarthur. Ph: 4655 8466

Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine
18 - 19 September. Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, Barbour Road, Thirlmere. Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends over two feature packed days. Take a steam train ride with Henry, the Green Engine, as well as face painting, mini train rides, jumping castle and more. Ph: 4681 8001  
www.nswrtm.com.au

Tulip Time Festival
21 September - 4 October. Corbett Gardens, Bowral Ph: 1300 657 559 Featuring a massed display of over 100,000 tulips and 25,000 annuals in Corbett Gardens, Bowral, and private gardens open for inspection. Admission to Corbett Gardens apply - Adults $8, concession $5, groups over 20 persons $4-50.

 Food & Wine in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra NSW

Enjoy distinctive, cool climate wines from this premier wine making region

CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS
Cellar Door open 7 days 10-5.
Phone 4861 8722
Restaurant open for lunch Wed-Mon
Phone 4861 8701.
Centennial Road, Bowral.
Centennial vineyards produces both estate grown wine as well as wine made from small parcels of premium cool-climate fruit sourced from other regions. This enhances our range and allows for better continuity of wine quality from year to year. All wines are crafted on site in our state-of-the-art winery allowing us to harness  maximum aroma and flavour and present quality cool-climate wine styles. Our wine making philosophy is to create wines which best express the inherent flavours & qualities of the grape and present them at optimum bottle age. We also like to present a range of wine styles which will appeal to every person’s palate. Wines available include chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, classic white, classic red, late harvest semillon.
www.centennial.net.au

ELING FOREST VINEYARDS
Old Hume Highway, Sutton Forest
Ph 4878 9499
Open 7 days 10am – 5pm
From our fragrant rieslings and cabernets to our distinctive hungarian varieties, the captivating cool climate flavours of eling forest wines will keep you coming back for more. Try our luscious dessert wines or be warmed by our unique peach eau de vie, (clear fruit brandy).
On the Hume Highway, 12 kms south of Berrima or 2 kms north of the Illawarra Highway
www.elingforest.com.au

BLUEMETAL VINEYARDS
Taste award winning wines in a relaxed and peaceful setting. All the wines are made from grapes grown in the vineyard and include alternative varieties such as pinot gris, sangiovese and petit verdot. Small cow farm cheeses are available as well as a range of hand crafted products including gourmet chutneys and jewellery made with sterling silver and semi-precious stones.
Lot 18 Compton Park Rd Berrima Ph 4877 1877 www.bluemetalvineyard.com




SOUTHERN HIGHLAND WINES
This family owned winery has settled into the highlands to create a high quality wine and food tourism facility based on cool climate winemaking. This stunning and modern facility offers a “Flavour Experience”where you can sample different and unique tastes that are sure to
delight your palate. Take in the spectacular rural views overlooking the vines, grazing cattle and lakes, whilst enjoying lunch or afternoon tea in our cafe situated in Cellar Door.Tasting & sales. 10am - 5pm.
Cnr Odbury Rd and Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest. Ph 4868 2300  fax 4868 1808
www.southernhighlandwines.com




ST MAUR WINES
Newest Cellar Door now open!
Cnr Old Argyle Rd and Sally’s Corner Rd
(Between Hume Highway roadhouse and Exeter).
Phone: 4883 4401
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Open Thur – Mon | 10:30am – 4:30pm. Or by appointment
A family owned vineyard, St Maur honours the tradition of its Italian heritage and embraces the philosophy that good wine can only be made from good grapes.  
St Maur has 16 acres under established vine and our varieties include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.  St Maur produce a collection of cool climate wines that are regionally distinctive and vineyard expressive.
 http://www.stmaurwines.com.au/




TERTINI WINES
Lot 5 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong (off Wombeyan Caves Road)
Open Thurs – Mon 10am – 5pm
Other times by appointment Groups by prior arrangement only
Phone (02) 4878 5213 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.tertiniwines.com.au

Tertini Wines is one of the most awarded wine producers in the Southern Highlands. Our wines are subtle and elegant, with excellent fruit characters arising from the long, slow ripening period and our commitment to low cropping levels, hand pruning and hand picking. Enjoy our award-winning Arneis (one of the rarest wines in the world), Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet/Merlot at the Cellar Door, or you can take a break with some great coffee, gourmet teas and Italian treats.




MARIST BROTHERS HERITAGE ESTATE
Cnr Bong Bong & Old South Roads, Mittagong
Open: Sat & Sun 11-4pm, or by app.
Phone: (02) 4872 1911
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www.maristbrotherswines.com.au

The first vineyard that you discover once you leave the M5 motorway from Sydney is The Hermitage vineyard, the home of Marist Brothers Wines. Originally acquired over 100 years ago for the training of the Brothers, the 155-hectare estate is today a sacred place of quiet and tranquility. In addition to the assortment of cool climate wines produced on the 13 hectare vineyard, including sauvignon blanc, riesling, pinot gris, pinot noir and merlot, a selection of homemade jams and relishes is also available for you to taste.  Not to be missed on your visit is a viewing of the beautifully restored gothic style chapel.

MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE
Nowra Rd, Moss Vale 2577
Sally Beresford & Chris Harvey
Open Fri - Sun & public holidays
10 am - 5pm Ph: 02 4869 4792
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www.mountashby.com.au

Experience a taste of France at this boutique Cellar Door brimming with antiques and furniture by Sally Beresford one of Sydney’s most well known antique dealers.Taste our award winning wines including the 2005 Botrytis Pinot Gris winner of the only gold medal and trophy for the best Southern Highland Wine at the inaugral Southern Highlands Wine Show.We also offer Merlot ,Chardonnay, Petit Rouge and our medal winning Cabernet Merlot and Pinot Gris.Try also our
marinated Fetta or Pork Rillettes while you take in the stunning rural outlook.



FEAST @ McVITTY
Wombeyan Caves Rd,
Mittagong
Phone: 4878 5044
Fax: 4878 5524
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Open: breakfast, lunch and McVitty Grove wine sales -
Thursday to Monday from 9am to 5pm.
Fully licenced restaurant/cafe specialising in local produce
and wines, with a modern Australian flavour.
Dinners and functions by arrangement
www.mcvittygrove.com.au
Open: Sat & Sun 11am - 5pm
Function facilities available


SALLY'S CORNER WINES
The Southern Highlands newest and most modern cellar door, Sallys
Corner Wines is a boutique vineyard with award winning wines.
Allen & Dawn are more than happy to provide you with wine appreciation
lessons as you taste some of the best wines the Highlands have to offer.

 257 Sally's Corner Rd, Exeter
Open 10.30 – 5pm
Sat,Sun & pub hols or by appointment
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Ph: 02 4883 4999

BUNDANOON PIONEER FLASK.
A great range of beer, wine
& spirits and many of our local
beers and cool climate wines.
Open Mon/Sat 10am - 7pm
Pub Hols 10am - 4pm
13 Railway Parade, Bundanoon
Ph: 4883 7314

Eating out in the Southern Highlands



JEN'S COUNTRY CAFE
Open 7 days.
Light lunches, takeaways, functions.
Braemar Garden World. Lot 117 Old Hume Highway, Braemar.
Ph: 4872 1434  




CAMDEN RSL – Chinese Restaurant
Open Daily Lunch & Dinner
Ph 4655 8705





THE GRAND BAR & BRASSERIE in Bowral
Winner Restaurant Hospitality Awards 1992-2005
The Grand Arcade, 295 Bong Bong St, Bowral
Ph 4861 4783  www.grandbarandbrasserie.com







THE ROBERTSON PIE SHOP
Illawarra Highway Robertson.
Open 7 days. Ph 4885 1330







THE OLD CHEESE FACTORY in Robertson has great coffee & food as well as gourmet delights, Australian Cheeses and freshly made ice cream.
Open 7 days
Ph: 4885 1133
Illawarra Hwy Robertson
www.robertsoncheesefactory.com



THE GUMNUT PATTISSERIE
Berrima
Traditional Cakes, pastries & desserts, wedding cakes - traditional & modern.
Old Hume Hwy Berrima
Ph: 4877 2177


THE MAGPIE CAFE in Berrima
Open 7 days
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
BYO
Old Hume Hwy Berrima
Ph: 4877 2008



THE BLACK SWAN RESTAURANT in Berrima
Berrima
Lunch & Dinner
Reservations: ph: 4877 2222






WOLFGANG'S GERMAN RESTAURANT
Highlands Arcade,
279-287 Bong Bong St.
Bowral
Wolfgang Kadow: Manager
Ph: 02 4861-1257 M: 0407 544 823

WILD FOOD?CAFE
Organic food with passion & personality
Licenced: Great organic and local wine also organic beer.
Gluten free & Vegan
Open 7 days for breakfast & lunch.
6pm Fri & Sat for dinner
Ph: 4861 2838
250 Bong Bong Street, Bowral

CAFFE QUATTRO
Enjoy your meal in a relaxed Italian atmosphere
Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch
Ph: 02 4862 5231
Shop 4 Corbett Plaza,
BOWRAL

HUMMINGBIRD COFFEE SHOP

Coffee, tea, cold drinks, pies, pasties, frittata,
quiche,polenta muffins.
Just about everything including really friendly service.

Kiosk 1 Oxley Mall, Bowral
Ph: 02 4861 3515

BUNDANOON PIONEER FLASK.
A great range of beer, wine
& spirits and many of our local
beers and cool climate wines.
Open Mon/Sat 10am - 7pm
Pub Hols 10am - 4pm
13 Railway Parade, Bundanoon
Ph: 4883 7314

BUNDANOON PIZZA & PASTA.
Dine in our outdoor courtyard.
Takeaway meals.
Pasta,Chicken & Pizza dishes.
3/1 Church St, Bundanoon
Ph: 4883 7733

BUNDANOON COUNTRY BAKEHOUSE
Fresh bread, pies,
biscuits ,cakes & pastries.
1/3 Church St, Bundanoon
Next to the Post Office
Ph: 4883 6800

THREE CREEKS CAFE
Big breakfast, cake, coffee, soup, gourmet sandwiches & daily specials. French & Italian cuisine for dinner.
Open: Tues - Sun
Breakfast - from 8.30 till 11.30
Lunch -12 noon - orders taken until 3
Fri - Sat
Dinner - 6pm, orders taken until 9pm
Ph: 4885 1889
1/74 Hoddle St Robertson
in the Old Potato Shed, beside the Big Potato

Galleries & theatres in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region of NSW

ART GALLERY CAMDEN
191 Argyle St Camden
Ph 4658 1276 or 4655 6550


BOYD FINE ART
Struggletown Fine Arts Complex
Sharman Close, Harrington Park
Ph 4648 2424


ROBERTSON RECOLLECTIONS
Illawarra Hwy, Robertson
Ph 4885 1080


GOULBURN ART GALLERY
Civic Centre, Cnr Bourke & Church Sts
Tel 02 4823 4443; Fax 02 4823 4456   


ARTICLES FINE ART GALLERY
Art history and nature lover's delight!
111 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Stanwell Park
Ph: 4294 2491
www.johnvander.com.au
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WOLLONGONG ART GALLERY
Cnr Kembla & Burelli Sts
Wollongong
Ph 42287500  


WOLLONDILLY HERITAGE CENTRE
Edwards st, the oaks
Ph 4657 1796
One hectare of landscaped gardens with pioneer cottage, museum shop, local history displays and videos about coal mining in the Burragorang Valley, hands on history ... and more. disabled access.
Midweek coach tours welcome. Open weekends and public holidays.
For info Ph 4657 1796, coach bookings Ph 4657 1224.
www.oaksheritagecentre.com

Markets in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region of NSW
 


Boot Hill Market
Trash & treasure markets
Every Sat & Thurs 7am-2.00pm
Raby Rd,  Campbelltown
Ph: (02) 9603 9777

Cobbitty Market
Stalls, BBQ & devonshire teas available
1st Sat 8-1pm (exc Jan & Feb)
Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty
Ph: 0438 512 728

Lilac City Country Market
Local art, craft & produce.
Activities for kids
1st Sat (exc Jan)    
Montague St, Goulburn
Ph: 4821 1839

Camden Lion's Market
Large quantity varied stalls.
3rd Sat 9am – 1pm    
Camden Showground Argyle St.
Ph: 0417 230 418

Colo Vale Community Market
4th Sat 9am-2pm
Colo Vale
Ph: 4889 4129

Goulburn Brewery Craft Market    
Plants, jams, craft, cakes, pickles,
bric-a-brac & produce
4th Sat    
Bungonia Rd. Goulburn
Ph: 4821 6071

Bundanoon Market
Art & craft, plants & bric-a-brac
1st & 3rd Sun (exc Jan) 8.30am-2.30pm
Bundanoon Hall. Railway Ave.
Ph: 0418 966 746

Creative Traders @ Picton
1st Sun monthly 9am - 2pm
Menangle St Picton

Creative Traders @ Camden Valley Inn
3rd Sat monthly 8am - 2pm
Old Hume Highway Camden Sth

Mittagong Markets
Mittagong Uniting Church
Cnr Albert & Alice Sts
3rd & 5th Sat each month
Over 60 stalls Open 8-3pm
Ph: 0408 416 175

Bowral Country Indulgence Market
Hand made, hand painted, home
grown, entertainment & refreshments.
3rd Sun 9-3pm
cnr Kirkham & Centennial Rds, Bowral
Ph: 4861 1150

Robertson Market
Lots of stalls. Good food &
refreshments
2nd Sun 9am -3pm        
School of Arts. Hoddle St Robertson.
Ph: 4885 1216

Berrima School Craft Markets
Over 50 stalls
2nd Sun 9-1pm
Berrima Primary School
Ph: 0407 937 473

Wollongong Creative Traders
Every Friday
Crown St Mall
Ph: 0425 277 1