Robertson- the green heart of the Highlands Robertson is a pretty rural village with breath-taking scenery, spectacular waterfalls and rainforests in nearby National Parks. Lush surrounding farmland and country lanes complete the picture for this ‘not to be missed’, visitor friendly village, which lies at the edge of the Southern Highlands.
Must See & Do
Visit spectacular Fitzroy Falls
Robertson Rail Heritage Station
Budderoo National Park
Belmore Falls
Carrington Falls
Illawarra Fly
More and more visitors to the Southern Highlands are discovering the many attractions of Robertson. The village is worth visiting both for itself, and as an ideal base to explore a spectacular hinterland. Robertson is recognized as the “green heart” of the Southern Highlands, on account of its superb rural scenery. Ridge roads with sweeping views contrast with sheltered tree-clad lanes, making this a delightful place for a scenic drive. There is much to discover. Stud cattle, sheep and alpacas graze green pastures. Rich, deep, red soils grow the legendary “Robbo Spuds” - Australia’s most sought-after potatoes. Nearby are three of the longest drop waterfalls in Australia. They all plunge from rugged sandstone escarpments into rainforest canyons and valleys. Barren Grounds nature reserve has wonderful wild flowers and easy plateau walks to coastal views. The Illawarra Fly turns exploring the cliff tops into a great adventure with treetop walkways, a soaring tower, and sweeping coastal vistas from Port Kembla to Kiama. In the village itself, you’ll find cosy cafes and restaurants, antiques and collectables, galleries with regular exhibitions, and a heritage railway station in landscaped gardens. Many shops specialize in goods that are both hand made and Australian: art, crafts, leather goods, textiles, soaps and cosmetics, glamorous corsetry, candles, tables, gazebos and gourmet foods, including pies and pizzas. Robbo Spuds are always on sale in season (December to April). All this and more in a picturesque village where people are friendly, parking is easy. and which still has the character of a genuine country town.
'What's On' in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2010
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
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 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.
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.schalpaca.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 8 Walk Softly On This Land 16 - Tues 21 September Bowral & District Art Gallery, 1 Short St, Bowral Ph: 4862 2676 Official Opening: 6.30pm on Friday 17 September
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 & more. Ph: 4681 8001 www.nswrtm.com.au 'TASTE' - Food, Wine and Music Festival 19 September Camden Town Farm, Exeter Street, Camden. Sample culinary delights from local restaurants, produce growers and winemaker. Also enjoy live music and entertainment. Ph: 4645 5029
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.
Some Enchanted Evening 25 September - October 9 Mittagong Playhouse, Cnr Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 Featuring the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein - presented by the HTG September 25 and October 2, 8 and 9 at 8pm September 26 and October 2, 3 and 9 at 2pm $22 (adults), $18 (concession) & $65 (family = 2 adults & 2 kids/$5 per extra child)
Bowral Tulip Time Art & Craft Fair 30th September - 4th October 9am til 4.30 Crafts, fabric sculptures, jewelry, alpaca products ceramics and much more. Ph: 0415541589 Memorial Hall, Bendooley St. Bowral
59th annual Goulburn Lilac City Festival 30 September - 4 October Street carnival, demonstrations, exhibitions & displays music & live performances, children's activities, plus more! Ph: (02) 4821 1839 Robertson Open Gardens 2-17 October. Formal & informal gardens, cool climate ornamentals, water features, wild flowers & native gardens. Art exhibition & workshops. Ph: 4885 1080 www.robertson.nsw.au Robertson Railway Fair 10th October. Robertson Railway Station Family day; model train displays, flower & plant stalls, photographic display & artefacts. www.robertsonsrailway.com.au Ph: 4885 2823
Heritage Train Rides 3 & 10 October. Steam Loco 3237 Two wonderful opportunities to see grand old locomotives still in service and to savour the sight, sound and smell of steam. View the arrival and departure of these historic trains. Ph: 4885 2823
Spring into the Southern Highlands Community Festival 24 October 9.30am – 4.30pm Moss Vale Showground – Moss Vale An extravaganza of activity, entertainment, amusement rides, food and fabulous market stalls! Ph: 0412 880 125. www.springintothesouthernhighlands.com.au
ADFAS Camden presents No 7 in the 2010 lecture series - 18th September 4.00 for 4.30 pm Ferguson Gallery, Camden Civic Centre, Oxley Street, Camden Dr Kate Williams MA(Oxon) MA(Lond) PhD(Oxon) a respected feature writer for various well known English newspapers and magazines will present: Royal Scandals: George III, his hedonistic children, and Princess Charlotte, the queen who never was. In this richly illustrated talk she will explore the stories of some of the most notable royal scandals throughout the ages, lifting the lid on tales of cash for honours, spurned mistresses, ambitious courtesans, mistreated wives and truly eye-popping levels of spending. She will relate the story of Princess Charlotte, daughter of George IV – the queen who never was. More information & bookings Ph: 4655 9724 or 4655 9781 E:
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Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region
All’s ‘Fair’ @ Carrington 14th August Excitement is building amongst the residents, with preparations well underway for the annual Carrington Fair to be held in the grounds at 90 Werombi Rd Camden – 3k South West of town. A much respected icon in the Macarthur region for 120 years, CARRINGTON CARE is a not for profit, charitable, public benevolent institution focusing on Aged and Disabled Care. Carrington Care now encompasses: 264 Retirement Village residences (1, 2 & 3 bedrooms) for independent over 55’s, 214 Hostel rooms for those who are frail, aged or needing Dementia management, 94 Nursing Home beds for the fully dependent aged or disabled. Community Care support for over 300 people throughout the Campbelltown, Camden & Wollondilly areas. With all proceeds going directly to benefit village residents, the Fair has grown to become a wonderful community event with something for all ages. Open from 10am to 3pm, there are 124 stall holders from the Village and Community; food, music, dance displays, car displays, fire engine display, show rides, pony rides, Elderslie High School farmyard animals and our ever popular train rides. Raffle prizes drawn at 2pm. Special thanks go to the sponsors, committee, residents and volunteers in our community for their generous support of this worthy cause. So please come to beautiful Camden, enjoy our Fair and have a great day. Any enquiries please contact: Carole Cleminson, Fair Co-ordinator Ph: 02 46 590 305 CARRINGTON CENTENNIAL CARE 90 Werombi Rd, CAMDEN Ph: 02 46 590 590 www.carringtoncare.com.au
Camden Festival Saturday 11th September LIONS SPRING FAIR Camden Showground, Onslow Pa 11am - 3pm (Rides, Stalls, Music, Roving Entertainers, Displays etc) Sunday 12th September SK8OPIA Kirkham Skate Park, Elderslie 1pm - 4pm (Skate demonstrations, music, free sausage sizzle) Wednesday 15th September CAMDEN KIDS FUN DAY Curry Reserve, Elderslie 10am - 2pm (Live entertainment, amusements, activities) Saturday 18th September CINEMA UNDER THE STARS Mount Annan Botanic Garden, Mount Annan 6pm - 10pm ('Up' & 'The Blindside', plus popcorn, coffee, sausage sizzle) Sunday 19th September 'TASTE' Food, Wine & Music Festival Camden Town Farm, Exeter St (Good food, fine wine and great music) Check out www.camdenfestival.com.au for more information or call 4645 5029. See you all in September at the Camden Festival!!!
The Charles Ledger Alpaca Show 12 September Celebrating and honouring the achievements and pioneering work of Charles Ledger. On the 28th November 1859 Charles Ledger and his 250 Alpacas, Llamas and Vicunas arrived in Australia, after an epic journey of great hardship and adventure. Charles ledger was a man of enterprise who had a vision for an Australian Alpaca Industry…..one which has come to fruition. We would like to invite the public to come and see the beauty, strength and grace that these fabulous animals possess. The Charles Ledger Show will be an interesting, entertaining day with a wonderful atmosphere of the 1800’s, top hats and feathers, beautiful aromas of damper and spit roasting beef, learn the history of alpacas, the Charles Ledger Story, see how far the industry has come and enjoy a wonderful day out at Moss Vale Showground. Moss Vale Showground Contact through www.schalpaca.com.au
Art Exhibition: ‘eight walk softly on this land’ Venue: Bowral & District Art Society Gallery, 1 Short Street, Bowral Dates: Thursday 16 to Tuesday 21 Sept 10am – 4pm daily Official Opening: Friday 17 Sept, 6.30pm – ALL WELCOME Whether it’s outback or country town, mountain range or river valley, discovering new Australian impressions can be inspirational to any artist. The challenge is to record these impressions, without leaving a footprint on the landscape, while simultaneously creating a unique ‘footprint’ on paper, canvas or through sculpture. Eight female Southern Highland artists have drawn on their own life journey to portray their individual impressions of Australia and its lifestyle, hardships, landscapes and characters. The artists, Booth, Fronsnova, Levett, McIntyre, Miller, Spencer, Webster & White, invite you to join them at the official opening of the exhibition, from 6.30pm on Friday 17 September, to view and discuss their work and to listen to guest speaker, exceptional local Australian artist Glen Preece. The exhibition runs daily 10-4, with artists on hand to ‘walk’ you through their individual journey, with the view that you take away a lasting and enjoyable impression of what it means to ‘walk softly on this land’. For more information contact: Michelle McIntyre: 0438 715 224, 02 4862 3754,
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Spring into the Southern Highlands Community Festival! Sunday 24 October 2010 9.30am – 4.30pm Moss Vale Showground – Moss Vale The team at Melissa Park Events would like to invite all Wingecarribee Shire locals, neighbouring community members and visitors alike to put your five senses into action as you immerse yourselves into an extravaganza of activity, entertainment, amusement rides, food and fabulous market stalls! With all the fun of a country fair, this Community Festival promises to be a fantastic family day out. Featuring over 150 market stalls, adrenalin pumping amusement rides for teens, interactive kids rides for the little ones, an animal farm, pony rides, face painting, airbrush tattooing, roving entertainment and helicopter joy flights – you will certainly be kept busy all day long! When it all gets too much and you feel the need for a break, grab your favourite carnival food and head to the non-stop live Entertainment Stage. Running from 9:50am - 4pm, ‘Southern Highlands Got Talent’ will be bursting at the seams with an incredible line-up of emerging local talent! Whether it’s a little shopping, live music, entertainment or just a place to hang out with family and friends – the 2010 Spring into the Southern Highlands Community Festival offers something for everyone and we look forward to seeing you there! For further information, please visit www.springintothesouthernhighlands.com.au or call 0412 880 125.
Robertson Open Gardens 2-17 October All gardens open: 10am – 4pm The Castle, 121 Illawarra Hwy 2-17 Oct. Robertson landmark with 2 acres of lush formal/informal gardens Acmena Hill, 79 - 85 Mackey’s Lane 5–9 Oct. Pleasure garden of cool climate ornamentals, fruit trees, vegies, rainforest The Moorings, Fountaindale Rd 8, 9,10 Oct. Mature 4-acre garden on a 100-acre working farm, topiary, water features The Willows, Lemmons Rd 2, 3, 4,10, 13,16,17 Oct. 5 acre cold climate garden, mini arboretum, bonsai collection. Heritage Railway Station Garden, 2-17 Oct. Masses of Waratahs at their flowering peak in the station’s gardens. Idyllwilde 5 Rotherwood Rd, Wildes Meadow 2, 3, 4 Oct. 2-acre garden on 22 acre farm, cool climate trees, shrubs, potager garden. Barren Grounds, Jamberoo Rd 2–17 Oct. Superb natural wildflowers, heath, Banksias and Hakea, easy walks. Fountaindale Manor, Illawarra Highway 2-17 Oct, except 9,16 Oct. 14 acres of established landscaped grounds, weir, creek, deer, peacocks. Linden Park, 4963 Illawarra Hwy 9, 10, 16 and 17 Oct. 3-acre. Rainforest, exotics, roses, cottage garden. Entry donated to charity. Ph: 48851080 More details:www.robertson.nsw.au
Events at Fettlers Shed At Robertson Heritage Railway Station with Open Gardens theme. “Floral Subjects” Art Exhibition 1 - 17 Oct. weekends only Open 11am-3pm daily (or by app) “How to Paint Flowers” Workshop 22 & 25 Sept. Workshops introducing painting flowers; experiment with quick sketching, painting and collage.
Robertson Railway Fair 10 October - 9.00am Robertson Heritage Railway Station Common Yarranga Street, Robertson • Steam Locomotive 3642 visit. Possible steam train rides to be confirmed. • Cockatoo Run” Heritage Diesel locomotive – Approx. 12.30pm departure - $10 adults, $5 conc, $25 family • Display of historic farm machinery • Fettlers Shed Gallery – Art Exhibition "Floral Subjects" and Flower Arranging Competition. Pre-exhibition flower painting and arranging workshops ph: 0408 610 714 • Kiosk selling food and drink, etc. • Waratah species in magnificent bloom in Station gardens, displays and sale of flowers. • Miniature Railway and miniature steam train rides (outdoor) • Model train display (indoor) • Railway history museum - photographic display and artefacts • Flower & Plant Stall, Railway Station souvenirs, Second-hand books • Also, visit the Robertson Village Markets just a short walk away (300 metres) Ph: 4885 2823 Check updates on: www.robertsonrailway.com.au This promises to be a very interesting and enjoyable day for all the family with free entry to the public.
Heritage Steam Train visits to Robertson 3 Oct. – steam loco 3237, rear assistance by heritage diesel loco. At this stage on Sunday 3 Oct only. Purchase tickets for a ride to Moss Vale and return. More information - times, ticket & booking details at www.robertsonrailway.com.au 10 Oct. – steam loco 3642, + rear assistance by heritage diesel loco. Possible steam train rides yet to be confirmed - see website Ph: 4885 2823 Two wonderful opportunities to see grand old locomotives still in service and to savour the sight, sound and smell of steam. View the arrival and departure of these historic trains.
The Highlands Theatre Group presents: Some Enchanted Evening Hot on the heels of their last production A Chorus Of Disapproval, the Highlands Theatre Group is pleased to announce its next offering – the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit musical Some Enchanted Evening. Some Enchanted Evening is a cross between a musical and a concert, featuring all the well known songs from several Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals including Oklahoma, South Pacific, The Sound Of Music, The King And I and Carousel. Act One starts ‘backstage’ as the performers casually interweave the songs into the preparations before opening night. As the performers move the 'backstage props' off stage and ditch their bath robes for ball gowns, the setting transforms into opening night. Act Two continues with all the familiar songs we know and love. The show is directed by Barbara Handley who has directed numerous productions for the HTG including Les Miserables and most recently The Baker’s Wife. Musical Direction is a collaborative effort between Kerith Fowles and Ann Clipsham, both of whom also worked with Barbara and shared musical direction on the Baker’s Wife. Barbara was drawn to this show as she was keen to showcase some of the "wonderful voices we have here in the Southern Highlands." According to HTG publicity officer Nicole Freeman, “the harmonies are beautiful and will be a real treat." Venue: The Playhouse, cnr Bowral Rd & the Old Hume Highway, Mittagong. The dates for this production are as follows: Evening Shows: Sept 25 & Oct 2, 8 & 9 at 8pm Matinees: Sept 26 & Oct 2, 3 & 9 at 2pm Tickets: $22(adults), $18 (conc), $65 (family – 2 adults & 2 children/$5 per extra child) Bookings: open Monday, September 6th at Southern Highlands Tourism, Main St, Mittagong Phone: 1300 657 559 Patrons are reminded that the 1300 number is a quick and convenient way to book tickets which can then simply be collected at the box office on the night. HTG enjoys a high standard of performance and so you are urged to book quickly! For additional information on the HTG, go to www.htg.org.au
Tulip Time 2010 21 September – 4 October Tulip Time in 2010 celebrates its Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary and invites you to come and join in our party! The Southern Highlands will be a bloom with festive activities, from the traditional floral display in Corbett Gardens, Bowral, which will include over 100,000 tulip and 25,000 annuals, to other local parks in towns and villages throughout the area. For 2010 the theme of Tulip Time is “youth”, and we are delighted to announce that this year’s nominated charity is the Fr. Chris Riley’s ‘Youth Off The Streets’. Throughout the duration of the 14 day festival visitors can enjoy a changing program of events including: • Tip Toe Through the Tulips Talks • Open Gardens for Inspection • Gold Window Shopfront Competition • Berrima District Historical Society • Tulip Time Exhibition at Bradman Museum • Tulip Time Rock N’ Roll Dinner Dance at the Mittagong RSL Club • Tulip Time Breakfast in the Park • Tulip Time Mayoral Veuve Clicquot Mayoral Cocktail Party at Milton Park • Tulip Time Street Parade • Tulip Time Golden Mile Street Race • Bunnings Wheelbarrow Race • Tulip Time Lantern Street Parade • Tulips After Dark • Tulip Bubbly Bar • Tulip Time Food & Wine Fair • Tulip Time House & Garden Fair • Private Garden Talk & Tours • Southern Highlands Photographic Society Exhibition at the Bowral Memorial Hall • Colo Vale Tulip Time Silent Film Festival at Colo Vale •Tulip Time Celebrity Cricket Match at Bradman Oval • Tulip Time Open Air Cinema at Bradman Oval • Tulip Time Fireworks Spectacular at Bradman Oval • Tulip Time Art & Craft Fair at the Bowral Memorial Hall
Bowral Tulip Time Art and Craft Fair Highland Media Co-Operative Ltd Thursday 30th September - Monday 4th October 9am til 4.30 Each year a group of artisans come together to present their beautiful talents, to demonstate and sell the versatility of crafts and artworks in the region and beyond. The fair is a great opportunity to view and purchase works created by our featured artists. Crafts such as fabric sculptures, jewelry, items made from Samoyed dog wool, alpaca products ,ceramics and much more. Various artists will be demonstrating their work during the fair. Hot and cold food will be available and this Fair is a fundraiser for Highland FM Community radio station 107.1 Memorial Hall, Bendooley St. Bowral Ph: 0415 541 589 Disabled access and rest rooms avail.
The 59th Lilac City Festival - 2nd - 4th October 2010 On the long weekend of the 2nd Oct – 4th Oct, Goulburn, Australia’s oldest inland city, celebrates its 59th Lilac City Festival. The Festival is the longest continuous running Festival in Australia. As Goulburn welcomes Spring, most of the events are based around Belmore Park, in the centre of town. For three days there is an abundance of events and entertainment for adults and children. The official opening at Belmore Park is on Saturday 2nd October at 1.30pm. Scarecrow competition after the opening and free children's entertainment in the morning. On Saturday night there is a spectacular fireworks display and entertainment. On Sunday, the highlights are a street procession, doll, bear and craft fair. Entry to these events are free. On Sunday there is a Men's Open Golf Championship at Tully Park Golf Club. There will be historic Silent Films with Piano music in the background. Mondays’ highlights are an Irish Folk Band and Dancers, Pet Parade and an auction after the prize ceremony. For more information please contact 48211839
Bowral Tulip Time Art and Craft Fair Highland Media Co-Operative Ltd Thursday 30th September - Monday 4th October 9am til 4.30 Each year a group of artisans come together to present their beautiful talents, to demonstate and sell the versatility of crafts and artworks in the region and beyond. The fair is a great opportunity to view and purchase works created by our featured artists. Crafts such as fabric sculptures, jewelry, items made from Samoyed dog wool, alpaca products ,ceramics and much more. Various artists will be demonstrating their work during the fair. Hot and cold food will be available and this Fair is a fundraiser for Highland FM Community radio station 107.1 Memorial Hall, Bendooley St. Bowral Ph: 0415 541 589 Disabled access and rest rooms avail.
Food & Wine
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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| www.stmaurwines.com.au 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
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Tertini Wines is one of the most awarded wine producers in the Southern Highlands. Our wines are subtle and elegant, with excellent fruit characters arising from the long, slow ripening period and our commitment to low cropping levels, hand pruning and hand picking. 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 Email:
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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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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 E:
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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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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
Retail
Retail outlets in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region NSW
ROBERTSON RECOLLECTIONS Fine China, Glass, Curios, Furniture, Collectables, Books & Art. Open 6 days 10-5pm (closed Wednesdays) 26 Hoddle St, Robertson Ph: 48851080
THE OLD CHEESE FACTORY in Robertson The Cheese Shop & Robertson Ice Creamery, Limited Edition Designs, Illawarra Hwy, Robertson Ph: 4885 1133
CIM CONSTRUCTIONS All aspects of Carpentry & Building • New Homes • Extensions • Renovations • Quality Workmanship • Repairs & Maintenance • Fixouts & Eaves • Sheds & Garaging • Professional Advice • Insurance Work • Pergolas & Decks • Conventional Roofing & Frames Builders Lic No: 168413C Phone: 0409 749 722
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SPRINKLES OF BERRIMA Specialising in Australian Pottery,Hand-crafted Miniature Townscapes and Houses, Gift Ware, Home Wares and Art. Largest selection of village candles in the Southern Highlands. Shop 3, Mrs Oldbucks corner, Old Hume Hwy, Berrima Ph: 4877 1577
THE LITTLE HAND STIRRED JAM SHOP Jams, honey, mustards, pickles & salad dressings. Old Hume Hwy, Berrima Ph: 4877 1404
LA - DE - DA Beautiful Gifts, Fashion, Handbags, Pasminas & Scarves Ginger Lily Pyjamas, Pomegranate Kaftans Mrs Oldbucks Cnr, Berrima Ph: 4877 2276
BERKELOUW BOOK BARN & Coffee House A paradise for book lovers! Open daily from 9.30am Old Hume Hwy, Berrima Ph: 4877 1370 www.berkalouw.com.au
WELBY GARDEN CENTRE Suppliers of quality seedlings, plants, shrubs & trees. A wide range of mulches, fertilizers & accessories. Qualified horticultural staff available for advice. Ask about our customer loyalty programme OPEN 7 DAYS Mon - Fri 8am - 4.30pm, Sat - Sun 9am - 4.30pm Cnr Old Hume Hwy & Bendooley Sts. Welby, near RTA Ph: 4872 1244 Fax: 4872 1228 Specialist in Cool Climate Gardens
ROUNDABOUT THE HOUSE Pavers, retaining walls, pergolas, garden sheds, gates, arbours, cubbys, fencing, dove cotes & lots more. OPEN 7 DAYS 96 Bowral Rd, Mittagong Ph: 4872 2866 Fax: 48722867
HOME LIVING INTERNATIONAL Over 75 designs of stain resistant tablecloth fabrics. European bath mats, luxurious towels and bath robes. Quality German & Dutch tea towels Bong Bong Rd, Bowral Ph: 4877 1695
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BERRIMA VILLAGE POTTERY Open 7 Days 10-5 Unique Country Style Pottery and Home wares from around the world 8 Jellore St, Berrima Ph: 48 771987
CAMDEN HEALTH & HEALING CENTRE · Health food products · Oils · Earcandling · Crystals & Jewellery · Body & room sprays REIKI & ENERGY HEALINGby app (Loraine Kearns practitioner) HERBAL & CHINESE MEDICINES. TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL TOOLS Our aim is to provide complete health of mind & body. Ph: 4655 1311 Shop 15 Village Crt, Camden (opp Medicare)
THE BIG MERINO A celebration of Australia’s Fine Wool industry. Quality gift wear featuring products made from fine Australian Merino Wool. Open 7 days Cnr Hume & Sowerby Sts Goulburn www.bigmerino.com.au Ph: 4822 8013
Mt MURRAY NURSERY The nursery for all seasons! Specialists in Grafted Maples, Grafted Conifers & Dogwoods. . Large quantities . Comprehensive range . Premium quality stock . Realistic prices Open 9-5pm Mon – Sat, 9-4pm Sun Ph: 4869 4111 Headlam Rd, Moss Vale E:
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www.mtmurraynursery.com.au
RANBUILD Prefabricated Steel Buildings • Domestic • Rural • Commercial • Equine OPEN 6 DAYS 100 Bowral Rd, Mittagong Ph: 4872 2855 Fax: 4872 2699 Mobile: 0412 297 128 E:
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www.ranbuild.com.au Proud Dealer of Ranbuild Products
ABBEY FIREPLACES HAS THE BIGGEST RANGE & THE BEST PRICES IN AUSTRALIA Wood Heaters Gas Flame Fires Electric Fires Fire Tools Fire Screens Accessories Hearths All You Need! Northern Beaches 26 Roger Street, Brookvale NSW 2100 Ph. (02) 9939 9848 Fax. (02) 9939 4818 South Coast 136 Industrial Road, Oak Flats NSW 2529 (02) 4256 5555
Come in and visit our showroom in Brookvale or Oak Flats (Next to Albion Park). Browse through our extensive range of heaters. Our knowledgeable staff can help you right through to lighting your new fire. Open: 9 - 5 Mon - Fri & 9 - 1 Sat. For a full description of our product range including prices and specifications, please visit our web site @ www.thefireplace.com.au
BROWN SHUTTER. For that unique gift that really counts. Hume Hwy, Berrima The white shop @ the top. Open 7 Days. Ph: 02 4877 1211.
INSIDE STORY REALTY Susan Everdell Ph: 4885 2288 or 0412 684 497 97 Hoddle St, Robertson www.insidestoryrealty.com.au
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BIMBEE KIDS Open 7 days a week in both Berrima & Bowral. bimbee kids have baby gifts, clothes for children newborn to 7 years,furniture, educational toys, and manchester. Shop 4 Berrima's Retreat Ph: 02 487 72777
BERRIMA NAMEPLATES Cast Aluminium Home & Property Names Made To Order Ph/Fx or E-Mail for Brochure 02 48 771536
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Or visit our showroom Shop 1, Mrs Oldbucks Cnr, Berrima
THE CHEESE STORE in Bowral taste the difference seven days a week at A fine food store with a wide variety of Australian & imported cheeses & gourmet foods. Select your own gift hamper. Corbett Plaza, Wingecarribee St Bowral Ph: 4862 3749 www.thecheesestore.com.au
THE PERFUME & SKINCARE CO We are locally owned and make all our delectable products here in the Highlands.Our Perfumes, Body Products, Skin Care, Mineral Makeup and friendly, personal service make a visit a truly memorable experience. www.perfumeandskincare.com.au Phone: 02.4885 1377 Illawarra Highway, ROBERTSON OPEN 7 DAYS
INFORMAL FORMALITIES a relaxed yet professional ceremony Call Informal Formalities. Weddings. Vow Renewals. Commitments. Naming Ceremonies. Mhairi Clark JP, CMC • O416 098 908
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BERRIMA GENERAL STORE Country-style takeaway, breakfast all day, great coffee, icecream, newsagent, eftpos and friendly service. Old Hume Hwy, Berrima Ph: 4877 1225
HIGHLAND WINES. All the best in one place Specialising in the Wine, Beer & Cheese of the Southern Highlands & Canberra. Sales & Tastings. Old Hume Highway,Berrima (next to the PO) Ph: 0414 986 441 E:
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ANDREW HEARN REAL ESTATE AGENT STOCK & STATION AGENT AUCTIONEER For quality properties in Berrima & throughout the Southern Highlands. Ph: 4877 2771 13 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima www.andrewhearn.com.au
COLOURSCAPES in BERRIMA
"Salon Of Treasures" Art Deco, Retro (Inc. phones radios, lights), semi precious stones & jewellery, Venetian masks, tapestries, coral & more. Expert design & colour service Shop 3 Old Post Office Cnr, Berrima Open: Fri, Sat, Sun, P/Hols Ph: 4862 5940 Mob: 0412 525 489 E:
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Galleries & Theatres
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
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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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
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
'What's On' in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region 
Festivals & Events in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region
Excitement is building amongst the residents, with preparations well underway for the annual Carrington Fair to be held in the grounds at 90 Werombi Rd Camden – 3k South West of town.
Saturday 11th September
Venue: Bowral & District Art Society Gallery, 1 Short Street, Bowral
9.30am – 4.30pm
2-17 October 
Robertson Heritage Railway Station Common Yarranga Street, Robertson
Hot on the heels of their last production A Chorus Of Disapproval, the Highlands Theatre Group is pleased to announce its next offering – the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit musical Some Enchanted Evening. 
21 September – 4 October 
Highland Media Co-Operative Ltd
On the long weekend of the 2nd Oct – 4th Oct, Goulburn, Australia’s oldest inland city, celebrates its 59th Lilac City Festival. The Festival is the longest 
Enjoy distinctive, cool climate wines from this premier wine making region 
BLUEMETAL VINEYARDS
SOUTHERN HIGHLAND WINES
TERTINI WINES
MARIST BROTHERS HERITAGE ESTATE
MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE
FEAST @ McVITTY 
SALLY'S CORNER WINES
BUNDANOON PIONEER FLASK.
Eating out in the Southern Highlands
JEN'S COUNTRY CAFE 
CAMDEN RSL – Chinese Restaurant 
THE GRAND BAR & BRASSERIE in Bowral 
THE ROBERTSON PIE SHOP 
THE OLD CHEESE FACTORY in Robertson has great coffee & food as well as gourmet delights, Australian Cheeses and freshly made ice cream. 
THE MAGPIE CAFE in Berrima
THE BLACK SWAN RESTAURANT in Berrima
WOLFGANG'S GERMAN RESTAURANT 
WILD FOOD?CAFE
CAFFE QUATTRO
Coffee, tea, cold drinks, pies, pasties, frittata, 
Dine in our outdoor courtyard.
Fresh bread, pies, 
Big breakfast, cake, coffee, soup, gourmet sandwiches & daily specials. French & Italian cuisine for dinner.
Retail outlets in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region NSW
ROBERTSON RECOLLECTIONS
JAPANACHE - Quality Imports from Japan
Open 10am - 5pm
All aspects of Carpentry & Building
THE LITTLE HAND STIRRED JAM SHOP
LA - DE - DA
BERKELOUW BOOK BARN
MRS OLDBUCKS PANTRY
WELBY GARDEN CENTRE 
ROUNDABOUT THE HOUSE 
HOME LIVING INTERNATIONAL
BERRIMA VILLAGE POTTERY
CAMDEN HEALTH & HEALING CENTRE 
THE BIG MERINO 
Mt MURRAY NURSERY
RANBUILD
ABBEY FIREPLACES 
BROWN SHUTTER. 
INSIDE STORY REALTY 
BERRIMA NAMEPLATES
THE CHEESE STORE in Bowral
THE PERFUME & SKINCARE CO
INFORMAL FORMALITIES
BERRIMA GENERAL STORE
HIGHLAND WINES.
REAL ESTATE AGENT STOCK & STATION AGENT AUCTIONEER
"Salon Of Treasures"
Galleries & theatres in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region of NSW
Markets in the Southern Highlands & Illawarra region of NSW