This is an experience that will not easily be forgotten as you step back in time and enjoy a steam train ride on an authentic steam train. Also included in this experience is overnight accommodation for two in a charming country hotel. Your experince will begin on the Saturday afternoon with check in at the local motel in Maldon. Your Saturday evening will be yours to explore the local area and ...
Take a step back in time on the Steam Train Experience. View stunning scenery in an historic backdrop along the Victorian Goldfields Railway. Relax on the train's superbly and meticulously restored First Class carriages and view the history of one of Australia's towns from the gold rush era from this truly unique travel experience. ...
'A recent tasting of all the past vintages of Black Jack Shiraz showed the age-worthiness and refined style of these smartly labelled wines. The pleasantly rustic winery nestles among forested ranges in old orchard country at Harcourt, making it a picturesque place to discover these tasty reds. Don't ignore the very good 'second' label, Chortles Edge, either. Incidentally, the winery is named afte ...
"This is a cellar door offering much to the wine-loving athlete within us all. The stunning sparkler, Midnight Cuvee (named so as it is picked at night when acid levels are high) smells of bread and tastes of pears, and is well suited to a game of petanque on the Blue Pyrenees' petanque piste; and the blended red, known as Blue Pyrenees Estate, with its firm structure and fruit intensity, ...
3894 Calder Hwy, Harcourt, Victoria 3453, Australia
Bress is a beautiful and idyllic biodynamic property, situated less than 80 minutes from Melbourne.
* The property is home to mature vines and one of Australia's largest cider and apple orchards, producing acclaimed artisan crafted wines and ciders.
* Wine, cider and local produce tastings.
* Winery, vineyard and orchard tours.
* Wine and cider education.
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The Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, stretching from north of Chewton, south through the Fryerstown and Vaughan Springs areas, encompasses an area of approximately 7,500 hectares. Most of the area is covered with regrowth box-ironbark forest which has been harvested to supply fuel and timber for mines and other local industry.
Things to do
- At the site of the 22 metre Gar ...
Neill Street, Maryborough, Victoria 3465, Australia
Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough is situated in the picturesque historic fire station built in 1861, a short walk from the CBD.
The Gallery's changing exhibition program showcases local and regional artists, and includes diverse touring exhibitions. Community engagement is supported with the annual community art and craft exhibitions and local schools' VCE art.
Central Goldfiel ...
29 Brooke Street, Inglewood, Victoria 3517, Australia
A few words about the store........... Fusspots At Inglewood is located at the northern end of Brooke Street in the former Charlie Napier Hotel, a heritage listed building which was established in 1860. The proprietors, Catherine and Barry Norman, are licensed second hand dealers.
Inside this wonderful old building you'll find several rooms which are home to an amazing array of second hand tre ...
6720 Midland Hwy, Guildford, Victoria 3451, Australia
'Guildford Vineyard is a new enterprise in gold rush country bordered by the Castlemaine Diggings National Park. It's been a work in progress, but everything is coming together nicely, with a native garden flourishing as a sanctuary for bird life, a piste for those who want to play pétanque, and a winery cut straight out of the rugged slate hillside. A pizza oven, adorned with work by a local ...
Melville Caves Rd, Kingower, Victoria 3517, Australia
Things to see and do
* The park offers opportunities for sightseeing, picnicking, walking, nature study and camping
* The Summit Track climbs between boulders to the summit and Melville Caves Lookout
* The Eastern Walking Circuit traverses an area of strange rock formations, giant granite slabs, and balancing rocks
* Melville Caves Lookout is a short walk from the Upper Picnic ar ...
At Mackereth's Hedon Farm a selection of locally produced fine wines are available for sale by the glass, bottle or case.
These wines on sale have been carefully and specifically chosen from the area's vineyards and in the coming year Hedon Farm's own Tempranillo will be available.
Recognised as the Pyrenees first winery, the old house was built c.1865 by Edwin H. Mackereth who came in sear ...
Bendigo-Maldon Road Rd, Maldon, Victoria 3463, Australia
The Maldon Historic Reserve comprises about 2500 hectares of public land and forest surrounding the historic township of Maldon, Victoria's first notable town. The Reserve was established to protect relics from the gold mining era that gave birth to the township. The Reserve contains large areas of regrowth Box-ironbark forests and grassy woodland which were extensively harvested for the gold mini ...
Mt Alexander Tourist Rd, Harcourt, Victoria 3453, Australia
Things to see and do
Panoramic views can be obtained from lookouts at Lang's Lookout, Dog Rocks and Shepherd's Flat after scrambling over a few rocks.
The West Ridge Walking Track of 4 kilometres links all the major lookouts and points of interest. The walk is best started at Lang's Lookout down to Old Koala Park. The entire track can be completed as an enjoyable half-day walk or sma ...
Established for over 40 years, Mount Avoca has carved a niche as one of Australia's finest small wineries. Recognised for its ability to combine innovation and tradition, the organic vineyard produces small quantities of wonderfully flavoursome fruit and all wine is hand-crafted on-site. Distinctive and honest varietal expression combined with true terroir character have resulted in a level of qua ...
Ballarat - Maryborough Rd, Daisy Hill, Victoria 3465, Australia
Paddys Ranges State Park is a great place to observe relics of the goldmining era. This park is well known for its wildflower displays and is home to more than 140 native birds, including the rare Painted Honeyeaters and Swift Parrots.
Things to do
* The natural features of the park provide a wide range of low impact recreational opportunities for walking, birdwatching, observing ...
One of the gems of the Bendigo region, this boutique winery has been producing award-winning wines since their first vintage in 1995. Sandhurst Ridge wines are handcrafted by the owners, brothers Paul and George Greblo, who are proud to be continuing a family tradition of winemaking which began generations ago in northern Italy.
The picturesque vineyard nestles against a state forest, and is pl ...
Raywood Rd, Bridgewater On Loddon, Victoria 3516, Australia
"The multi-talented Peter Cumming sells high quality and excellently priced wines. The crisp, cashewy Chardonnay and pleasantly strident Sauvignon Blanc will wow white wine drinkers; and the ripe, peppery and aniseedy Shiraz and finely tannined, vanilla Cabernet Sauvignon will do ditto for red lovers. These wines have quickly developed a fine reputation, and deservedly so." Ben Canaider
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