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MADE FOR WALKING: Baxter Footwear has been proudly Australian for 175 years. 40 CULTURE CLUB: Read how a community stepped up for culture and the arts. 52 ITALIAN INFLUENCE: The makings of a great Aussie vineyard. 56 BRICK BY BRICK: Magic makeover of historic pub creates a new guest experience. 60 DESIGNING WAYS: Glenice Buck was always happiest in the garden. 66 BULLA CREEK BREW: Mike and Steph Colman have the best job in the world. 116 VICTORIAN CHARMER: Take a peek inside beautiful ‘Bangalore’, near Crookwell. 120 LANDCARE STEWARD: Potato farmer Garry Kadwell has transformed the family farm.
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GROW AND LEARN: ‘Meadowbank’ has become the garden of knowledge for Jane Gilpin, opening up a new career for her.
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188 WEST CAPE ESCAPE: Join Nicole and John for a swim with whale sharks in WA and a bird’s-eye view of Ningaloo.
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198 JUST IN THYME: Lorraine inspires us with a sensational salmon dish for summer and a buttery shortbread for that sweet treat.
WEDDINGS
214 NEWLYWEDS: See our stunning weddings in Forbes, Toobeah, Young and Moree.
THE LAST WORD
224 THE OUTBACK CHRISTMAS: Marco Gliori has a special poem for us for the festive season.
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Spring into Summer Be the person who touches the lives and hearts of people. Be a positive light to others as you put a smile on their faces. For in the end, it’s not what you say that matters, it is how you make them feel that lovingly stays in their memory.
Welcome to summer
The arrival of summer means a year has slipped by ever so quickly, but now it’s time for reflection, catching up with family and friends across the Christmas holidays and some self-care, so important for a healthy new start in 2025.
Spring 2024 feature
What a fabulous night we all enjoyed at the launch of the Spring 2024 edition at the Glengallan Homestead Heritage Centre, near Warwick. More than 90 invited guests, all sporting a strong sense of pride, came together to see their amazing communities showcased in print. See pages 206-207 for a snapshot of the evening. Very strong sales followed this launch, and the Spring edition has found its way to all states of Australia and further afield.
Summer 2024 Edition
This edition you are reading now marks a new model in the way we do business. You be the judge of how successful it has been, but we were thrilled when we were approached by Ryan Deebank, Economic and Tourism Coordinator, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council and team leader representing the tourism group across five Southern Tablelands Council areas. We have now worked closely with councils from Goulburn Mulwaree, Hilltops, QueanbeyanPalerang, Upper Lachlan and Yass Valley. Successive personal visits to these areas, significant research and collaboration, photography, interviewing, writing, all with an end result of 152 pages profiling why the Southern Tablelands is a “not negotiable” tourist destination. These areas have so much to see and do and you will fall in love them (just as we did)! We must say a special thanks to our three key team photographers who “stepped up” for the Summer 2024 edition: Robert Bruce, Zenio Lapka and Jennifer Harden. Additionally feature writers who similarly “rose to the occasion” were Anna Rose, Liz Tickner, Anna Conn, Elizabeth Grant, Jennifer Harden, Catherine Player, and new team writers, Jenel Hunt and Martyn Pearce. We invite you to soak up the pages, invest in planning a visit to the Southern Tablelands and we can guarantee you will not be disappointed. A warm welcome awaits you!
Autumn 2025
The Balonne Council area in south-west Queensland (St George, Thallon, Dirranbandi, Hebel, Nindigully, Mungindi and Bollon) will be our focus in Autumn 2025. What a great learning experience to visit these unique areas where the sense of community is palpable, and people work for the good of others. This edition is already well beyond the planning stage (we work six months ahead) and is shaping up to be one to remember.
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ABOVE: Joy and spontaneity filled the Spring atmosphere at the iconic Clifton Gardens, Young (pictured above left) where the fifth Rural Women’s Day was held. The glorious images reflecting the day can be found in the social section (pages 200-201) of this edition. Images: Tenylle Marie Photography.
Tribute to Jake Lindsay Part 2
Not a day goes by without some touching reminder of Jake. This edition has some of the remaining tributes which flowed in upon Jake’s sudden passing. We are unable to publish all messages which were received but please know that they were greatly appreciated. Jake’s good friend and renowned bush poet Murray Hartin has stepped into the guest feature writer’s role for Regional Lifestyle which will begin in edition 48 (Balonne feature). We are greatly indebted to Murray for this gesture and we feel sure he will honour Jake’s legacy in a truly authentic way. Additionally, another talented poet Marco Gliori (and great friend of Jake’s) is sharing his wonderful poetry on The Last Word page. We hope you enjoy it. We wish you and your family a happy and blessed Christmas and a rich and fulfilling 2025.
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ELIZABETH TICKLE
ALEX TICKLE
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JENEL HUNT
KATE BOSHAMMER
ANNA ROSE
JENNIFER HARDEN
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MELISSA DUNKERLEY
LIZ TICKNER
HELEN TICKLE
MARCO GLIORI
LORRAINE HILLS
ZENIO LAPKA
ANNA CONN
ROBERT BRUCE
LYNNE WALKER
MARTYN PEARCE
ELIZABETH GRANT
JOHN BALTAKS
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CATH PLAYER Writer
NICOLE BONFIELD Travel Writer
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Compering both the launches of the Winter 2024 edition at Braeside Homestead, Dalveen and the Spring 2024 edition at Glengallan Homestead, Glengallan gave me an opportunity to experience the legacy left behind in the stories, photographs and connections harvested by Regional Lifestyle magazine. My wife Julie and I also hosted the late Jake Lindsay at our home as a mate, journo and photographer, during his last journey for the magazine, mustering our region’s highlights, community characters and landscapes. A night with Jake was always a night to remember as he was one of a kind. If you were shot by Jake, then it was no doubt a privilege as you laughed along with him, celebrated the moment, and eventually saw a hidden slice of your soul captured forever in his snapshots. Thanks to your staff for recognising the two distinct flavours offered throughout the Southern Downs electorate. From the banks of Quart Pot Creek in the south where wineries, orchards, soldier settlement families and Tin Town descendants celebrate their unique culture and roadside attractions, to the rolling blacksoil plains on the banks of the Condamine River in the north. This is where heritage, Horse Power and major event hospitality invites travellers to enjoy the Rose City, the sunflowers and historic sandstone buildings. What a big year for Southern Downs tourism, thanks in part to your magazine’s sizeable features. I am still getting phone calls from far and wide thanking me for my poetic contributions, our tributes to Jake Lindsay and the small part I played, along with so many others, in creating contacts, passing on story-lines, subjects of merit and countless possibilities. In the end, your generous sprinkle of yarns and photos captured the essence of where we call home in true Regional Lifestyle magazine style; classy, memorable and ideal gifts for locals, and visitors who grace this spectacular part of Australia. Winter and spring on the Southern Downs of Queensland will be remembered as wonderful, bountiful seasons here again in 2024. Thanks to you Elizabeth, Alex and Anna Rose and all your staff for reflecting this throughout your features which have proved not only to be great pieces of art, but worthy of a sendoff for our mate, Jake Lindsay. I can’t wait to read your upcoming issues, to discover a few more legends, some folklore, and the cultural gems our diverse Australian regions continue to reveal. Marco Gliori, Warwick, QLD
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Once again Regional Lifestyle magazine has beautifully showcased the best our region has to offer with their Spring feature covering the north of the Southern Downs, including Warwick, Killarney and Allora. But it’s not just the wonderful attractions of Queensland’s Horsepower Country, it’s the personal stories of inspiring people across our region that make this magazine so special. Their stories remind us it’s the people and the communities that make this region what it is. It’s why we are passionate about where we live, why we pitch in and volunteer at such high rates and how we attract new people to the Southern Downs. Thank you to Elizabeth and Alex and the whole team at Regional Lifestyle magazine for yet another wonderful edition. Mayor Melissa Hamilton Southern Downs Regional Council, QLD
As owners of Sullivans Newsagency, Tenterfield we are proud supporters of the Regional Lifestyle magazine. Alex and Elizabeth approached us in 2019 about placing the magazine in our business. We loved the look and feel of the publication and realised it made a worthy addition to our range. The talented team showcased Tenterfield and Glen Innes in the Summer 2022 edition, which at the time, was the largest they had produced. For Tenterfield, this feature “put us on the tourism map”, not only throughout NSW and Australia, but the world with the digital edition. We are still selling our Tenterfield feature along with the current Warwick and back editions proving this magazine is truly “one of a kind”. We are proud to live in such a beautiful area and feel lucky that readers can also experience our “slice of paradise” through the pages of Regional Lifestyle. David and Trish Parker Sullivans Newsagency, Tenterfield, NSW
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THE ULTIMATE EIGHT-DAY
Southern Tablelands ROAD TRIP
Shaped by gold-fuelled enterprise and agriculture, the Southern Tablelands of NSW is a region of vast rural panoramas, rugged bushland and charming 19th-century towns. Once attracting pioneers and prospectors, and now welcoming artisans, chefs and wine makers, the region is coloured by characters and stories. Taste it all on this eight-day itinerary that unravels the textured history, incredible local produce and creative soul of the Southern Tablelands.
DAY 1:
Goulburn
MORNING
First up is the region’s cultural centre: Goulburn. At just two hours from Sydney (and one from Canberra), take your time meandering through the pretty pastoral landscape along the way, before stopping in at the heritage town of Marulan. Begin with a strong cuppa at Meridian Café, then take a stroll and peruse local shops like George Street Peddlers and The Shed along the way. Upon arriving at Australia’s first inland city, begin your exploration of historic Goulburn by taking a selfie with its famous local, Rambo, the Big Merino. From there, enjoy a self-guided tour through the city, absorbing the elegant, Victorian buildings and vast streets that hint at Goulburn’s 19th-century affluence, begot by gold and fleece. History and nature enthusiasts can glimpse into the past at the 1880s-era Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum (the waterworks is the locale for the annual Steampunk Victoriana Fair) on the tranquil Wollondilly River. Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, on the other hand, shows off a newer side of Australia and the local area with a range of provoking and inspiring contemporary art, including a gallery dedicated to local artists.
AFTERNOON Tuck into a street-side bubbly-crust pizza or a fluffy pizza sandwich (like a pita pocket but with pizza dough) at Pavilion Café before wandering along the riverside Wollondilly walking track. Then, you have two options. Head east to explore the caving, climbing, canyoning and hiking playground that is Bungonia National Park, or discover Goulburn’s cool-climate wines. For the latter, designate a willing driver and taste your way through Kingsdale Wines, Corang Estate Cellar Door and Pantry and Yarralaw Springs.
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NIGHT Goulburn’s multicultural dining scene means you have a range of casual, quality dining options to choose from. Drop into Noi for a charming dining room dishing up Vietnamese noodle soups and bubble teas, Southern Star Inn Indian restaurant specialising in cuisines from north of India or Thai Som Boon for bold Thai flavours and cosy booths. Stomach full, and ready for rest, check into the cosy 1870s barn quarters at The Coach House on Cartwright.
DAY 2:
Braidwood
MORNING
Before the easy one-hour drive to Braidwood, Goulburn’s Valerie’s Sunroom delivers your morning dose of (locally roasted) coffee alongside hearty breakfasts (from classic big breakfasts to pork belly fried rice) to either its leafy garden or dining room befitting the name. As the drive to Braidwood is short, why not consider exploring the historic farming towns of Tarago and Lake Bathurst along the way, or swing by minimal-intervention winery Lerida Estate on Lake George for a tasting of their lauded pinot noir. If you’re still by the lakeside vineyard come midday, lunch at the onsite café offers burgers and chips, and truffle-led tasting menus.
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AFTERNOON Braidwood is a National Trust heritage-listed town and one of the most idyllic in the Southern Tablelands. The main strip, designed in a classic Georgian grid, shows off largely untouched 1800s colonial buildings. Check out Braidwood Regional Arts Gallery or simply admire the architecture on a self-guided heritage walk. If it’s the first or third Saturday of the month, fill a market basket with local produce at the Braidwood Farmers’ Market, if not, slip into Dojo Bread for some baked snacks. Post-snack, there’s more browsing to be done, so wander Wallace Street for bygone fashions at The Vintage Drawer, prairie-chic style at Saloon Design House and handicrafts at Braidwood Quilt Store. If you’re looking to stretch your legs, ditch the in-town plans for the rainforest hikes of Monga National Park or canoeing in Deua National Park.
NIGHT Tonight, lean into classic country hospitality at the restored Braidwood Hotel or toe-tap to live music after filling up on Nepalese spice at the Smokey Horse. Hold Fast Distillery provides an artisan nightcap option – they’ve also got a cellar door if you want to stop for a drink on the way home. If your accommodation is The Shearer’s Quarters at the impeccably luxe Mona Farm, you’ll want to pick up supplies to enjoy dinner al fresco by your heated spa.
DAY 3:
Queanbeyan
MORNING
Today, set out for Bungendore enroute to Queanbeyan, but before Braidwood disappears in your rear-view mirror, duck into Casanova’s, or caffeinate and brunch at local institution Albion Café. The cool climate of the Southern Tablelands is well-suited to cultivating truffles. If it’s the season, usually around June to September, stop at Turalla Truffles near Bungendore for a hunt and degustation. Otherwise, you’ll find plenty to peruse in town from boutiques to galleries, including artist-owned and operated Bungendore Fine Arts Gallery, the petite X Gallery (run by a local silversmith) and the vast Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.
AFTERNOON If there’s time to squeeze in a pre-lunch wine tasting or two, adjust your route to snake through the vineyards of Lark Hill Winery, or stay in town and pop into Sapling Yard Cellar Door (if having a designated driver isn’t possible, you can always get a bottle for later). If it’s the weekend, carry on towards Norton Road Wines in Wamboin and stay for a lunchtime feast at their American-style barbecue joint, Biggie’s BBQ. A short drive from Bungendore, Queanbeyan offers riverside margaritas and tacos at casual, dog-friendly Cartel Taqueria. Cap off lunch by walking the gentle 5.1km Mount Jerrabomberra summit loop that culminates with a view over Queanbeyan and beyond.
NIGHT An Italian feast awaits at Pronto by Trecento, where a 300-year-old Neapolitan pizza recipe ensures some of the best dough in the region. Then have your tickets ready for a good time (comedy, music or theatre, depending on the night) at The Q (The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre). Post-show, rest your head at the Golden Age Motor Inn.
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DAY 5:
Bowning
MORNING
DAY 4:
Murrumbateman
Before departing Murrumbateman, pick up pastries and coffee at Clementine Bakery, run by the chefs who operated the award-winning Clementine Restaurant. There’s a chance you’ll discover a new penchant for their croissants or pies, but don’t worry, you can get another fix at their Yass store. Once you arrive in Yass, take a walk through the historic town lined with Victorian buildings dating back to the 1840s. The Yass and District Museum reveals a fascinating archive of bygone treasures and memorabilia. If you’re a keen hiker, lace up your boots because Yass is home to the first section of the Hume and Hovel Track, which meanders for 465km and takes up to 26 days to complete. The track can be digested in smaller sections and there are also bite-sized walks more neatly suited to a day hike. If it’s a little hot for a hike, head to the cool, limestone underworld of Careys Cave in Wee Jasper for a tour below the surface.
MORNING
From Queanbeyan, it’s a quick trip to Murrumbateman through the bucolic beauty of the Yass Valley, where sweeping valleys are threaded with cool-climate vines. Before you head into town, swing into Murrumbateman Chocolate Co for a cuppa and a box of artisan chocolates at the shop’s idyllic pond-side café. Leave room in your stomach, and schedule, for Blackwattle Alpaca Farm, where you can brunch with the farm’s cuddliest residents. If you’re travelling in Spring, block out a day for Murrumbateman Field Days, a festival that celebrates the local community and its agricultural connections.
AFTERNOON
AFTERNOON
Hit the wine tasting trail by making your way through your picks from more than 20 boutique wineries surrounding the former gold mining town. Be sure to include Clonakilla, Eden Road Wines, Shaw Estate and Four Winds Wines, pencilling in the latter for lunchtime so you can delve into their woodfired pizzas. If you’re visiting in October, align your trip with the Murrumbateman Moving Feast, and add an extra day to make the most of this celebration of local wines matched with a roaming degustation.
Swing back into Yass for a toastie at Tootsie Cafe, which is housed in a lovingly revived art deco building colourfully decorated by mosaic artist Cayla Pothan, or Yazzbar, a decade-old, community-focused wine bar and live music venue. Afterwards, make your way to the historic Bowning Hotel and visit where poets Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson once drank. When you are ready for a heavenly night’s sleep, take the short drive to The Old Bookham Church, a historic church that has been lovingly converted into luxury accommodation.
NIGHT Saddle up for a twilight ride between November and February with Burnelee Excursions on Horseback. The two-hour jaunt traverses grazing land and the Picaree Hill conservation area, as dusk gently falls around you. Two hours, and a bonding experience with your steed later, you’ll return to Burnelee for snacks and wine tastings. Tonight, check into contemporary studios at Abode Murrumbateman.
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DAY 6:
Young
MORNING
Travel along the Hume Highway to Jugiong to enjoy breakfast at the Long Track Pantry and treat yourself to a coffee on the banks of the mystic Murrumbidgee River, letting the tranquil surrounds rejuvenate you. Afterwards, take a stroll through the beautiful village to browse the boutique shops and the Jugiong Wine Cellar before heading off to Harden-Murrumburrah. Harden, a town forged by gold fever, bushrangers and a vibrant grain industry, is surrounded by beautiful, golden-yellow canola fields in the Spring and hosts NSW’s largest regional kite festival. While in town, don’t miss the incredible silo artwork towering above Neill Street. Painted by Melbourne-based artist Heesco Khosnaran, the Murrumburrah Mill depicts large-scale scenes of rural Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Continue on to take the local heritage walk to the must-see Bill The Bastard statue and memorial, and top off the walk with a visit to the museum before enjoying lunch at the award-winning Jackson’s Bakery.
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DAY 7:
Boorowa
MORNING
AFTERNOON Organise an appointment at Freeman’s Vineyard, just 10 minutes from town, for an unforgettable cellar door experience on your way through to Wombat. Once you reach Wombat, visit The Wombat Café and Made in Wombat before heading along the Olympic Highway, dotted with various cherry orchards offering the full pick-your-own experience in summer. Young is the Cherry Capital of Australia, and it’s worth dovetailing a road trip to coincide with the National Cherry Festival held on the first weekend of December. If it’s the season, you can pick your own cherries and stone fruit straight from the orchards.
NIGHT Enjoy Young and all it has to offer over dinner at one of two award-winning à la carte restaurants, Elliotz Restaurant and The Cranfield, on the weekends. Both dish up delicious paddock-toplate produce, but if good old-fashioned pub grub is more to your liking, you’ll also find various local pubs, clubs and restaurants in Young. Settle in for the evening at a beautiful motel or BnB, such as The Old Brick Pub, or tuck in for the night at Clifton House for the ultimate luxurious bed and breakfast experience.
DAY 8: MORNING Start the day by getting to know the beautiful town of Boorowa, where Merino wool and Irish heritage have underscored daily life for generations. The town’s past is evident to this day as it remains the home of the Boorowa Irish Woolfest, held on the October long weekend. While here, stop for coffee and a pastry at Marsden St General Store before meandering through the quaint, volunteerrun Boorowa Historical Museum. Or you could enjoy breakfast at Holly’s Café or Shaun’s Bakery and take a delightful walk around the Boorowa River and reflect on the beauty of the town. Enjoy a Devonshire tea at the Old Courthouse which also houses the Visitor Information Centre before heading off to
Part of the Hilltops wine region, Young and Boorowa are home to 20 vineyards, most of them woven into hills at more than 500 metres above sea level. But there’s also another sweet, red fruit at Young’s heart: cherries. Spend the morning experiencing all that Young has to offer with a visit to Poppa’s Fudge Factory and Wilder’s Bakery for world-class cherry produce and pies, before visiting Roberts Shark Tank for an eclectic array of memorabilia. Follow up your shopping spree with a tour of the Young Museum to learn more about the town’s past and present, then wrap up the morning at the picturesque and serene Chinese Tribute Gardens. To learn more about the region’s Indigenous heritage and culture, join a highly recommended Aboriginal cultural tour led by local Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Enid Clarke. More information about the tour, as well as other visitor information services is available at the Visitor Information Centre at the Young train station. There, you’ll also find the Burrangong Art Gallery as well as a bi-monthly Farmers’ Market.
AFTERNOON As the sun starts to set, hit the vines at Grove Estate for a cellar door tasting. If you’re travelling on a Saturday, go for a refreshing pint at Bulla Creek Brewing Co. Just 15 minutes out of town, head to Koorawatha for a beer at the pub and see the waterfalls or the setting sun illuminating the landscape from Touts Lookout in Monteagle. Next, travel to Taubmann and Webb Trading Post in Murringo to experience the leather maker’s craft and hear some whip cracking while you sip on local Trandari wine in the tasting area. Venture down the road a few metres to find the local artist at work next door to the Murringo Barracks Art Gallery.
NIGHT Travel to Boorowa for the night where you will stay at the Ned Ryan Motel and enjoy a glass of wine at the Occasional Wine Bar or a pint of beer at one of the hearty pubs or the club.
Crookwell and Taralga Crookwell. From there, wind onwards to the leafy town of Crookwell, which sits prettily atop the Great Dividing Range. Stroll the main street and stop in for a pat and a chat at the Alpaca Farm Experience. If it’s the third Saturday of the month, explore the Laggan Village Markets for homemade treats, fresh produce and artisan wares from local makers.
AFTERNOON Carry on towards historic Taralga for an early lunch at The Argyle Inn, an elegantly restored 1875-era public house, where you can slide into a brown leather banquette for a menu of local, farm-picked produce. From here, you’re just 30 minutes from the spectacular underground network of
the Wombeyan Caves. While you’re free to explore some of the caves in the system, such as Fig Tree Cave, by yourself, guided tours leave at 1pm. Your journey concludes with a homeward drive from the caves, winding through a countryside now full of memories of the week that’s been. RLM
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T O W N F E A T U R E Southern Tablelands
Your Southern Tablelands Grape Escape
Painterly pastures and sweet heritage towns flourishing between farmlands – the Southern Tablelands of NSW offers scenic cellar door hopping just over two hours from Sydney, and less than an hour from Canberra. Perfectly positioned for a grape escape, the region is home to some of the country’s most exciting cool-climate wineries. With so much to sip and savour on a self-guided itinerary through the Yass Valley and Hilltops region, here’s a look at where to start.
YASS VALLEY Begin your vine appreciation tour in Yass Valley’s Cullerin Range with a visit to renowned Lerida Estate. Sip their bright examples of pinot noir, shiraz, chardonnay and riesling, before settling in for lunch amid the grapes. Clonakilla will be equally familiar, even to casual oenophiles. Swing through their cellar door in Murrumbateman to sip their highly praised shiraz viognier in situ. Be sure to allocate some time to swishing and swilling the range of wines on offer at Granitevale Estate’s cellar door in nearby Jeir, and if it’s summer, pay particular attention to their sangiovese rosé. If time affords it, add an extra day to your trip and mark your map with Eden Road Wines, Brindabella Hills and Gundog Estate, where lunch next door at Grazing is essential for gourmands.
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HILLTOPS REGION Dedicate part two of your mini-break to the granite-rich Hilltops Region wineries, where warm days and cool Southern Tablelands nights are bottled into elegant cool-climate varietals. Visit the cellar door of Grove Estate Wines, offering a range of award-winning wines including an Italian collection, before sampling Australia’s only plantings of rondinella and corvina at Freeman Wines, set amongst spectacular views. At Ballinaclash Fruit and Wine, temper tastings at the cellar door with a wander through the orchard to pick your own cherries and apricots through summer. Stop by Jugiong Wine Cellar or Young Visitor Information Centre to stock your wine rack with other exceptional coolclimate drops from the likes of Chalkers Crossing, Barwang Wines, Trandari Wines and Burrangong Ridge. While your itinerary may be marked with more than you can see in a single weekend, rest assured this pocket of beautifully cultivated wine is so close, you don’t have to travel far to come back to top up your glass. RLM
Welcome to
Goulburn
Being Australia’s first inland city, Goulburn presents a unique blend of country living, with all the city benefits.
As CEO of Goulburn Mulwaree Council, I’m proud to introduce you to the region which encompasses Marulan, Bungonia, Tallong, Tarago, Towrang, Lake Bathurst, and Windellama. Situated in the scenic Southern Tablelands, it boasts convenient access to Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast, and the Snowy Mountains. Over the years, the region has transformed into a vibrant centre of diverse activities. Covering 3220sq km and home to about 33,000 residents, the Goulburn Mulwaree LGA has achieved steady progress while retaining its country atmosphere. To support this progress, we have launched the Goulburn CBD Transformation Project. This initiative aims to enhance residential density, housing diversity, affordability, and vibrancy, while maintaining the CBD’s historical charm and character. Our area boasts a diverse range of businesses that cater to our market needs. Last year, our local economy generated more than $170 million in gross domestic product and created an additional 1150 jobs. Over the past four years, we’ve launched several projects that have greatly benefited our community. In 2022, we proudly opened the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, the revamped indoor area of the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, and the Goulburn Regional Hockey Facility. Our commitment to improving liveability is reflected in the development of extensive walking and cycling paths along our scenic rivers, new playgrounds, updated play equipment, a cutting-edge Pump Track, and an enhanced BMX Track. Our region is home to some fantastic, world-class attractions that highlight our heritage, culture, and natural landscapes.
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Last year, our local economy generated more than $170 million in gross domestic product and created an additional 1150 jobs.
We are fortunate to enjoy a wide range of sporting, cultural, educational, and social activities, along with fantastic events all year round, not only in Goulburn but across the region – there is truly something for everyone. It’s easy for me to tell you all the great things that our region has to offer but I do encourage you to come and experience it for yourself. Aaron Johansson, Chief Executive Officer Goulburn Mulwaree Council
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Bungonia National Park
Bungonia National Park is an outdoor adventure playground offering caving, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking and impressive views. The park is one of NSW’s oldest conservation areas, first protected as a water reserve in 1872. Bungonia’s geomorphology, both above and below ground, is its main drawcard. Located roughly 35km east of Goulburn via the Bungonia township, the park features a network of walking tracks and lookouts offering
spectacular views of the Shoalhaven River and the Bungonia Slot Canyon. It’s only a short walk on Molly O’Neil Track to The Lookdown lookout, and the scenic view of Bungonia Slot Canyon from Adams Lookout is equally awe-inspiring. The Green Track is a fairly easy hike, the Loop
Track will take you through woodlands, gullies, gorges and rainforest, taking in all the park’s major scenic lookouts and wildlife. For the more adventurous, the Red Track is a challenging four- to five-hour hike through the Bungonia Slot Canyon. Known as the Adventure Capital of the Southern Tablelands, Bungonia is a place to really test your limits. There are about 200 wild caves in the park, many of which are open for experienced cavers to explore (you must be experienced and have your own equipment). For an exciting journey of waterfalls and plunge pools, Bungonia Creek and Jerrara Creek are the most popular canyoning spots. The park has a well-equipped car-based camping area (bookings required), including camp kitchen and gas barbecues. RLM
Goulburn Historic Waterworks
Built between 1883 and 1885, the Goulburn Historic Waterworks demonstrates the culmination of steam-powered technology in the late 1800s, and the importance of public water utilities in that era. The building and its original machinery are in excellent condition and the original steam-driven process of water supply is clearly illustrated by the buildings, machinery, and other associated features. The building itself is a fine example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. In addition, the site is of national significance for its scientific/technical and rarity values. The waterworks contains the only steam beam engine in Australia, made in 1883 by the Appleby Bros of London, which is still in its original location and remains operational. Additionally, the 1866 Hick Hargreaves & Co Corliss valve engine, though not original to the site, is highly significant in its
own right being the oldest of its type in the world. The engine was donated to the museum in 1970 and was restored to working order in 1975. Locals consider it one of the family. The machinery and associated items are a highly significant collection of engineering artefacts for Australia; this significance is enhanced greatly by the bulk of the collection located in their original site and remaining functional. These magnificent engines can be viewed “under steam” throughout the year. It’s open Saturday to Tuesday, and during school and public holidays. RLM GOULBURN MULWAREE RLM 19
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery Open six days a week, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery is the region’s hub for exhibiting and collecting contemporary art. The program is big, bold and full of ideas that provoke conversation and connection between audiences, artworks and artists. Across the gallery’s four exhibition spaces, work is showcased from artists across the country and internationally, as well as featuring work by artists living, working, and connected with the region. The artworks on display traverse different mediums, styles and scales and explore a breadth of ideas and concepts. Through unique exhibition and education experiences, catering to people ranging from toddlers to adults, the gallery embeds art and creativity as a fundamental part of everyday life. The gallery offers a wide range of public programs, outreach and education activities daily. These include workshops, talks, panel discussions, education workshops and performances delivered by leading artists, writers, curators, and creatives. This vibrant community space houses a nationally significant collection of more than 550 works of modern and contemporary art which is consistently growing through acquisitions and donations.
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, Installation view Bright 2022 featuring Vivienne Binns, Particle thought, (detail), 2009, courtesy Milani Gallery; Emma Beer, #communication, 2022; Gemma Smith, Thrown open, 2022 and Gemma Smith, Collage painting, 2022, courtesy Sarah Cottier Gallery. Silversalt Photography. Courtesy: the artists and Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.
Works from the permanent collection are on display in the gallery and on loan to key partnering institutions. The collection includes work by prominent and innovative Australian artists including Danie Mellor, Yvette Coppersmith, Ben Quilty, Katthy Cavaliere, Sharon Adamson and Janet Laurence. The Goulburn Art Award is held every two years at the gallery. It began in 1992 and is open to artists living within a 120km radius of Goulburn working in any medium. The award represents the talent and diversity of artists working within the region. You will find it on the corner of Church and Goulburn streets. Admission to the gallery is free. RLM goulburnregionalartgallery.com.au
Goulburn Performing Arts Centre Regarded as a beacon of culture in the Southern Tablelands, Goulburn Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) offers visitors an unforgettable blend of history and the arts. Housed in the iconic Goulburn Town Hall, GPAC’s architecture is a testament to the town’s rich heritage, seamlessly combining the elegance of its 1887 Victorian design with state-of-the-art performance facilities. The building’s original features – soaring ceilings, intricate mouldings, and grand arched windows – have been lovingly preserved, providing a stunning backdrop to every event. As you enter, you’re greeted by an architectural marvel that celebrates both the past and present. The seamless integration of old and new creates a unique atmosphere where history and innovation coexist, making every visit to GPAC a visual and cultural delight. The 2025 season at GPAC promises to be a highlight for travellers and locals alike,
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with a diverse lineup that reflects the vibrant cultural scene of Goulburn. The program features an array of live music, theatre, and innovative performances, with each event carefully selected to offer something unique and memorable. From intimate concerts to groundbreaking theatrical productions, the season is packed with reasons to make the journey. Whether you’re drawn by the allure of award-winning architecture or the promise of extraordinary performances, GPAC is a destination that offers both. It’s more than just a place to see a show – it’s a reason to travel, explore, and immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Goulburn. RLM www.goulburnpac.com.au
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Goulburn’s River Walkways Goulburn’s recently developed network of river walkways has opened the natural spaces along both the Wollondilly and Mulwaree rivers which meander through the city. The accessible, sealed pathways cover about 20km. Designed to cater to various interests, the shared pathways are suitable for walking, jogging, cycling and more, with picturesque views and opportunities to observe native wildlife. Beginning at Marsden Weir, the Wollondilly River Walkway extends over 4km to the Tarlo Street Bridge. This popular section of the network features public artworks and stunning views of the Goulburn Historic Waterworks. Be sure to pack a picnic and take advantage of the numerous seats and picnic tables along the way. With links to Riverside Park and the Pump Track, as well as the recently reconstructed Goulburn BMX Track, it makes for a fantastic family adventure. The Mulwaree River Walkway currently begins at Bungonia Road with views of the historic Old Goulburn Brewery, continuing over the Lansdowne Bridge and following Forbes Street towards Carr Confoy Sporting Fields. It then meanders around the Goulburn Golf Course and the Goulburn Wetlands, which is the perfect stop-off point for a picnic whilst taking in views of Rocky Hill War Memorial, or partaking in some bird watching. The walkway then continues under the Historic Railway Viaduct off Lower Sterne Street until it links up with the Wollondilly River Walkway at Tarlo Street. Both walkways present a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and experience the charm of Goulburn’s riverside landscape. RLM
Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum Opened in 1925, Rocky Hill War Memorial commemorates the men and women of Goulburn and surroundings districts who served in World War I. More than 20 metres in height and constructed of local stone, the memorial tower is a well-known and iconic representation of Goulburn and a significant landmark to the local community. Located on a prominent rocky outcrop, the memorial is a must to visit with the viewing platform at the top of the tower providing a spectacular vista over the city and surrounding areas. The memorial includes an honour roll listing all those from the Goulburn region who served in WWI. A museum opened in the basement of the tower in 1927 to house a collection of war trophies allocated to Goulburn in the 1920s. The collection has grown considerably since and the Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum is now considered one of the most substantial regional military museums in Australia. The museum has an active program of exhibitions, speaking events and an onsite research library. The current exhibition: Vietnam War: 1962-1975 Honouring Service and Reflecting on Social Change is open until November 2025. The exhibition includes images and stories of local service personnel who served in a war fraught with difficulties and reflects on the impact of the war at home. The Cottage Museum houses a comprehensive display of military memorabilia, including a WWII Changi prison door donated in 2015 – it is the only one on public display in Australia. It opens 10am to 4pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and all public and school holidays. RLM GOULBURN MULWAREE RLM 21
Pictures and Popcorn One of Goulburn’s much-loved family events, Pictures and Popcorn is all about bringing people together for some wholesome family fun. Staged annually since 2015, the outdoor cinema-style event originated in Belmore Park as Pictures and Popcorn – in the Park. Over the years, the event has seen a number of variations utilising local venues including the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre for Pictures and Popcorn – at the Pool, Veolia Arena for Pictures and Popcorn – at the Arena and Carr Confoy sporting fields for Pictures and Popcorn – Drive In. It has become a popular outing for both locals and visitors alike. Each iteration of the event is themed and features a screening of one or more theme-fitting movies, whether it be Halloween, Christmas, or The Lion King to name a few. It’s also an exciting opportunity to showcase the talents of local performers before the movie starts. The ever-popular Kids’ Zone contains a swag of activities for children of all ages and abilities to have some pre-movie fun. From jumping castles and face painting to inflatable mazes, gaming vans and arts and craft activities, it’s a fun-filled environment. Another fan favourite is Eat Street, where attendees can treat themselves to a feast of food stalls with varied cuisines, beverages, and desserts. The 2024 edition of Pictures and Popcorn will be held in Belmore Park and will see the return of all the favourites. RLM For more information visit goulburnaustralia.com.au
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GOULBURN SHOW Being one the largest community events in the region, the annual Goulburn AP&H Society Show has been a mainstay on the city’s vibrant calendar of events for almost 150 years. With a focus on fostering, promoting, and exhibiting the sustainable development of agricultural, pastoral, horticultural and industry resources of Goulburn and surrounding districts, the show has had an interesting and varied history. The Goulburn Show offers something for everyone, with a whole spectrum of entertainment, encompassing trade and industrial displays, musical entertainment, livestock unparalleled to anywhere in the region, horses, and equestrian, as well as the ever-present sideshows. The event’s main aim is to provide a low-cost family fun weekend with something for everyone. Spread across the Goulburn Recreation Area, visitors showgoers can experience the breed dog show, wood chopping, animal farm nursery and the poultry. The pavilion features the finest displays of artwork, children’s art, needlework, quilting, fruit, vegetables, flowers and more. A range of food stalls is also on offer. The upcoming 2025 show will take place on the first weekend of March. Themed “Colours of Autumn”, it will feature a jampacked schedule of competitions and displays, along with all the show favourites. RLM For more information visit goulburnshow.com.au
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Steampunk Victoriana Fair Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, the Steampunk Victoriana Fair is a chance to travel through time, as it never was. Steampunk mixes the industrial age with futuristic imaginations or how the future might have been imagined in the past. The Goulburn Historic Waterworks, which hosts the annual Steampunk Victoriana Fair, is situated on the beautiful Wollondilly River. The fair brings an influx of splendid-looking characters complementing the Goulburn Historic Waterworks architecture and aesthetic. Tours of the building are available where you will witness the magnificent pieces of steaming machinery. The Pumphouse is home to the original 1883 Appleby Bros Beam engine and Galloway boilers, as well as an 1866 Hick Hargreaves and Co horizontal engine. Come along and revel in the unique facility, its history and envisage the old-world technology put to use in the future at the Steampunk Victoriana Fair. The fair blends the Victorian aesthetics of the late 1800s with the science-fiction of retro-futuristic technology. Enjoy the spectacle of circus, comedy, and magic acts, tea and parasol duels, sword fighting, military display, costume and pet parades, and charming mechanical street organs. Ride on pedalo boats on the river and horse and carriage rides on the water’s edge. Enjoy vintage games and a Victorian-era art workshop.
The fair is also an opportunity to dress up in the genre that melds the classical Victorian era with industrial progress and all things powered by steam. You’ll also be able to indulge in an array of fantastic food and steampunk-themed market stalls. RLM For more information visit steampunkvictorianafair.com.au
Tallong Apple Day Festival Home of the Big Apple, the vibrant village of Tallong invites locals and visitors alike to celebrate the humble apple and Tallong’s rich apple orchard history on the first Sunday in May. Each year a group of dedicated local volunteers works tirelessly to develop an exciting program of activities and entertainment. The festival is always a fun day out for the whole family with rides, competitions, food, music and of course, apples. With more than 70 stalls, attendees will enjoy fresh apples and local apple pies, along with an array of other fantastic food and beverage options, including fresh delicious apple cider. Visitors to the festival are encouraged to bring out their competitive side by entering the plethora of competitions being held throughout the day including Mrs T’s
Bake-Off and apple pie eating, along with quilting, photography, art, and sculpture competitions. A variety of exhibitions and demonstrations also feature during the daylong festival, from wood chopping and whip cracking to medieval battles, kids’ rides and live music, as well as a car and bike show – there is sure to be something to keep the whole family entertained. While you’re visiting Tallong, be sure to take some time to explore more of the village. A visit to both Badgery’s and Long Point lookouts offers inspiring views over the stunning Shoalhaven River. RLM For more information visit: tallongappleday.com GOULBURN MULWAREE RLM 23
Founded on faith These two cathedrals are not only magnificent examples of architectural excellence from years gone by, they are the spiritual heart of Goulburn.
Constructed from greenstone, St Peter and Paul’s Cathedral is the only church in Australia, possibly the world, made of this.
The parish was established in 1839. Shortly after, Archbishop Polding visited Goulburn in 1840 and laid out the site for the first church. By 1844 the construction of St Peter and Paul’s Parish Church began on the current site. The original brick church was completed in 1848. In 1862 Goulburn diocese was created with Bishop Geoghegan appointed. Unfortunately, Bishop Geoghegan died in Ireland before taking up his appointment. Bishop Lanigan, former parish priest at Berrima, was then appointed. In 1871 construction of the present cathedral commenced and was finally completed in 1890. The cathedral is a significant example of 19th-century Gothic ecclesiastical design and craftsmanship. It is constructed from diorite porphyrite (greenstone) and is the only church of this stone in Australia, possibly the world.
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Recently, the cathedral has undergone major restoration works which includes the meticulously restored 14 stations of the cross, parquetry floor, stained-glass windows, Hill organ and more. The cathedral has also applied to become Australia’s sixth minor basilica. It remains a vibrant hub for the local community as well as welcoming visitors. It is open daily and supports a full schedule of masses and other ceremonies. mqagoulburn.com.au
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Saint Saviour’s Cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. It has been a place of worship and ministry since the 1830s and continues to serve the city of Goulburn and the diocese. The original St Saviour’s Church gained cathedral status as the seat of the first Bishop, Mesac Thomas, when Queen Victoria’s last Royal Letters Patent established the then Goulburn diocese in 1863. As the seat of a bishop, the town of Goulburn also then became a city – Australia’s first inland city. The Decorated Gothic Revival Cathedral that stands on the site of the original church is considered one of the most beautiful in Australia. It was built by local craftsmen using materials mostly sourced from the district, including bricks from the old church for its floor. It was built in line with the original city, so each wall corresponds with north, south, east, and west. A century after the cathedral was built, the bell tower was added. Inside the cathedral is the only 12-bell country peal in the Southern Hemisphere, 23 stained-glass windows and the pipe organ with 2253 pipes. The cathedral is open to visitors most days and holds regular services. It is also available for weddings and baptisms. RLM www.goulburncathedral.org.au
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