Attractions and Events

Check out these websites for the latest events and attractions in and around the area:
Unique Yackandandah
Albury Wodonga - Gateway to the Murray

Yackandandah is truly the place for all seasons!

Spring:
A time of renewal –for people, the countryside, the flowers.
People are out and about, emerging from the cold of winter.
The Spring Migration Festival – the first weekend in September – in its second year promising fun, dance and laughter.
Yackandandah’s Flower Show in October is not to be missed – plus visits to open gardens in the area.
Fairs and fetes – a country tradition.

Summer:
An abundance of roses! Warm (and sometimes hot) sunny days and long lazy evenings. Waterholes and rivers for swimming and fishing.
Expeditions to the Alpine areas - the wildflowers in January!
Picnics, walking in nearby State Forests – we can arrange lunch baskets for you.
Visit gourmet cafes, restaurants and wineries around the region.

Autumn:
Perhaps the loveliest season of all! The North East is famous for the colours of Autumn. Days are still sunny and warm while nights are crisp. Gardens put out their best before winter sets in. A very special time to enjoy.

Winter:
We often have blue skies while mornings and nights are cold! The snow is within easy reach – for serious skiing or just playing! The cottage is warm and sunny. Another great time for serious eating and drinking!

Close to home:

Allans Flat - Schmidt's Strawberry Winery, Vienna Patisserie Chalet ( great cakes and coffee), the original swimming hole. (10 minutes drive)
Picnics in the nearby state forests, or by the river and creeks. We can arrange lunch baskets for you.
The Lavender Farm (10 minutes car trip)
Kirby's Flat Pottery (5 minutes by car or a very pleasant walk)

Further afield:

Historic Beechworth - legends, gold, historic cemetery, wineries, shopping! (15 minutes car trip)
Rutherglen - Wine Region, vineyards and tasting, Dining, Cellar door sales. (30 minutes)
Chiltern / Indigo Valley - Colourful historic village. Winery - Watchbox winery and Cafe. (15-20 minutes)
Sandy Creek - We can arrange for you to visit Harmony Herbs, an organic herb farm, you can buy fresh herbs in pots or a range of packaged culinary and medicinal herbs. They also hold regular workshops on the growing and useage of herbs.
Albury / Wodonga - Thriving regional centres on the Murray River. Shopping and Restaurants. (30 minutes)
Hume Weir - fishing, swimming and boating at the Hume Weir. (30 minutes)

North East Alpine Region

Mt. Buffalo - only 60 minutes away, via Myrtleford and Porepunkah. What a wonderful day trip!
Falls Creek Ski Village and The Bogong High Plains - via Kiewa Valley, at the foot of Mt. Bogong. (1 to 1.5 hours)
Mt. Hotham, Dinner Plain Ski Villages and National Park - a picturesque drive to the 'top of the world' via Bright and Harrietville. (about 2 hours)