New Wi-Fi hotspot a hit with visitors to Goulburn

Visitors to Goulburn now have the opportunity to access a free Wi-Fi internet network at the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre (VIC), along with free internet access on two public computers.
Acting Tourism Manager Jenny Falconer said that the new system allowed visitors to have free internet access within the VIC if they were travelling with their … Read More

The Bald Archy Prize 2010 Exhibition at the Milk Factory Gallery, Bowral

Adding another meaning to the exhibition title “Bald Archy” will be the combination of Angry Anderson AM (Australian rock singer, television presenter), Peter Batey OAM (convenor of the Bald Archys exhibition), and the winning portrait for 2010 of Bert Newton.  
Now in its 17th year the Bald Archy Prize is as popular as ever, with this … Read More

Journeyman Restaurant – Restaurant of the Year

The Restaurant & Catering Association’s Awards for excellence in the South Coast region were recently presented in Wollongong. Six Southern Highlands restaurants were nominated by local diners in four of the judging categories, with Southern Highlands restaurants winning two of them.
The Journeyman at Bowral won the Restaurant of the Year for the whole South Coast … Read More

New Release Bluemetal Vineyard – SIGNATURE FUMÉ BLANC 2009

Following on from the acclaimed Fumé Blanc 2008, the new release ‘Bluemetal Vineyard Signature Fumé Blanc 2009’ promises to be as good, if not better. Currently being entered into various wine shows, expectations are high.
Throughout the three months in French oak barrels, the Sauvignon Blanc underwent partial malolactic fermentation and extracted delicate rose petal, stonefruit and citrus … Read More

Poachers Pantry by night

Poachers Pantry’s Smokehouse Café, at Hall, is now open for dinner on Friday, and Saturday nights, in addition to brunch and lunch.
Owner, Susan Bruce, said the decision was by popular demand.
“We are truly grateful to all of our wonderful customers who have been enjoying our food and friendship here for many years, and we are … Read More

New Mushroom Tunnel Tours announced

Li-Sun Exotic Mushrooms have announced the introduction of a series of Mushroom Tunnel Tours to be held every three months with the first scheduled for Sunday 3 October.
Tours will be held at 9.30am, 11.30am and 2.30pm.
Visitors can expect to see a range of new and old varieties of mushrooms. Conducted by Managing Director Dr. Noel … Read More

Masterpieces from Paris – extended to 18 April 2010

The National Gallery of Australia has announced that Masterpieces from Paris: van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond will be extended by a further two weeks. The exhibition will now be on show in Canberra until Sunday 18 April. Read More

Masterpieces from Paris: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond in Canberra

The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra proudly presents one of the most extraordinary exhibitions ever to be held in Australia. See 112 Post Impressionist works from one of the great museums of 19th century art, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
Be captivated by van Gogh’s Starry night 1888 and Bedroom at Arles 1889, Gauguin’s Tahitian … Read More

Suri Alpaca Farm opens for tourists

The Southern Highlands is fast emerging as one of Australia’s key Alpaca destinations with the introduction of a unique new farm tourism experience at Birrong – Suri Alpaca stud. Suri Alpacas is located at Canyonleigh in the picturesque western region of the Southern Highlands of NSW.
Owners Fiona and Ian Vanderbeek will open their Suri Alpaca … Read More

Southern Highlands wins big at the Kiama Regional Wine Show

Wines from throughout the Southern Highlands have won a total of 24 Awards at the Kiama Regional Wine Show, held Thursday, 17 September.
With an overall tally of two Gold, six Silver and 16 Bronze medals, the Southern Highlands has certainly stamped its mark on this annual Wine Show.  In all there was a total of … Read More

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