ACCOMMODATION OSBORNES FLAT VIC

Set on four acres and eight kilometres from Yackandandah, Colonial Inn Guest rooms is the perfect getaway. Accommodation is in a separate purpose built dwelling 50 metres from the main house, ensuring peace and quiet. Colonial Inn Guest Rooms offer two styles of accommodation ranging from two large motel style rooms with ensuites , including fridge, tea and coffee making facilities (up to three people per room) to a fully self contained open plan one bedroom apartment with an outside deck taking in the lovely views. The three bedrooms in total can cater for up to nine people, as extra bedding is available. A couple of trundle beds can be added for short term stays in the rooms if needed. Colonial Inn Guest Rooms encourage guests to sit on the deck and take in the magnificent valley views. It is an ideal location not only for the traveller but the for all those extra friends and family which regularly visit. The newly renovated apartment is ideal for guests wishing to stay longer. Special rates for longer stays -upon request....

John Dermer has been producing fine pots since 1967 and to his credit many works in private and public collections both in Australia and overseas. Amongst those of note are works in the new Parliament House (Cabinet Entry) Canberra, (Federal) High Court Building, Australia National Gallery, State and regional galleries and museums as well as important private collections. John has held one person exhibitions both in Australia and Japan since 1971 and appears in many publications on ceramics and art in Australia. Kirby's Flat Pottery commenced in 1974 and is the oldest established pottery in the region. A great deal of care and consideration is given to the design and function of tableware which is produced from porcelain, giving the work long life and quality. Exhibition work for sale includes Terra Sigillata and Salt Glazed porcelain....

Today, in and around Yackandandah, Beechworth, Chiltern and Rutherglen, the legacy of the rush for gold remains. The Indigo Gold Trail takes in some of the most picturesque countryside in Australia and includes scores of easily accessible sites identified by storyboards featuring the Gold Trail logo. Sites can be visited by car, bike or walking and are marked on Gold Trail maps found on the website or at Visitor Information Centres. Gold was discovered in Yackandandah in 1852 soon after the first discoveries at Reid's and Spring Creeks (Beechworth). William Howitt, one of the first diggers on the scene, described finding gold 'hanging in the roots of the shrubs that we pulled up' from the creek. A tent town sprang up along the banks of the Yackandandah and Commissioner's Creeks, one of several tent towns in the area, some of which continued beyond the life of the gold strikes, including Osborne's Flat, Rowdy Flat and Allan's Flat, Whiskey Flat and Bell's Flat. After the first wave of alluvial gold seekers, entrepreneurs such as Wallace and Fletcher arrived, installing sluicing barges employing men 24 hours a day in shifts....

Welcome to Schmidts Strawberry Winery, set amidst acres of lush strawberry fields, this winery is unique in Australia. Made using a traditional family method, the strawberry wine has won many friends from all over the country. Available in dry, semi sweet or sweet. Join Schmidts Strawberry Winery in a taste of the award winning wines and of S.L. the Strawberry liqueur, a sensational Australian product. Farm Fresh Strawberries renowned throughout Australia, the magnificent full flavoured Allans Flat Strawberries are in season and available at the cellar door between September and December....

The Yackandandah Museum has a large and comprehensive collection of the many stories from the district. The Museum is set in the old Bank of Victoria which includes the managers cottage at the rear of the premises. The exhibition includes a catalogue of photographs, images, objects, registers, documents, letters and research material to explore the bygone era. As you wander around the exhibits you will learn about the town and the folk who made Yackandandah what it is today....

Yackandandah's High Country Christmas Fair, on the first Saturday of December every year. Take advantage of having some of the region's finest craftsman and artists all in one place with unique, local, handmade-with-love gifts that you just won't find anywhere else. Invite your friends and family, for a festive day out in Yackandandah....

One of Australia's prettiest villages with a centre classified by the national trust, Yackandandah is nestled in the foothills of Stanley State Forest and steeped in the legacy of gold. Today the town is home to many acclaimed artists, from potters to painters, sculptors to stitchers. Wander the stunning streets of Yack and discover unique artworks, crafts, music and antiques in the eclectic mix of galleries, shops and studios. The Visitor Information Centre is conveniently located in the main street of Yackandandah in the historic Old Post Office. The Centre offers visitors information on attractions, accommodation and activities in historic Yackandandah. There are great souvenirs, maps and merchandise to remind you of your visit to the wonderful town....

A co-production between Yackandandah Cemetery Trust and Yackandandah Theatre Company, Theatre in the Grounds presents six monologues which will transform the way we use the cemetery to commemorate, celebrate and honour the lives and experiences of some of the people buried there. Eight pm nightly and two pm matinee on Saturday...

Allans Flat Reserve is approximately eight kilometres from Yackandandah, heading north east on the Yackandandah-Wodonga Road. The lake at the reserve is a popular swimming hole for locals, created during the gold rush days from dredge mining. Take your own picnic and shade and enjoy a cool swim during warm summer days and evenings. Allan?s Flat Reserve is managed as a Family Fishing Lake and stocked twice yearly with rainbow trout and annually with golden perch. The lake was created by gold dredging operations. A Recreational Fishing Licence is required unless you are under 18 years or over 70 years old. Contact the Yackandandah Visitor Informationn Centre for a list of retailers where licences can be purchased and information on bait and tackle supplies. The turn-off is easy to miss so keep an eye-out for the unmade road that is the entrance to the Reserve....

With the discovery of gold in 1852 and the increase of population in the immediate vicinity of Yackandandah, a town cemetery would have soon been essential. A wander around the Yackandandah Cemetery evokes memories of a bygone era of hardship and gold mining. The first burial recorded was of 14 month old Ellen Anderson on 7 September 1859. The oldest remaining headstone belongs to James Stewart, a miner, buried 30 March 1860, aged 28. There is a Chinese Section with 26 known burials between 1860 and 1903, again a reminder of the thousands of Chinese that lived and worked on the gold diggings....

This gentle stroll captures all aspects of Yackandandah within a single moment, the gold, the beauty and the history. The walk starts at Isaacs Park in the Yackandandah township, just over the historic Stone Bridge and continues over Commissioners Creek. Keep walking across the boardwalk over the creek and you will come to the Miner's Hut, a replica of an original miner?s home during the first gold rush. The historic Court House is also along this path. This is a short easy walk taking approximately 20 minutes....

Held on the third Sunday of every month in Wellsford Street Yackandandah. the Yackandandah Lions Club Market is a quality craft and local produce market. The market has something for everyone, with local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, olives and olive products, wine, jam, chutney and much more on offer....

The Star Hotel Yackandandah is a family run and oriented pub who strive to create something new to this area, fusing American Smokehouse style with Australian classics. Star Hotel are community minded and aim to support local suppliers, as well as the larger community in general. Star Hotel offers an array of local beer, wine and cider, and have a menu full of both classic pub dishes as well as a selection of unique meals devised by their chef. Known especially for their ribs, smoked in-house in the homemade smoker. Located conveniently on the main street of Yackandandah and open every day of the week to serve you. Bookings preferred....

Discover a growing creative community and hear stories from the past in historic Yackandandah, a quaint village in the High Country, which has been classified by the National Trust. Gold fever struck Yackandandah in the 1850s and left an indelible footprint. Take an underground tour of the Karrs Reef Gold Mine and experience what life was like for the miners. Stroll through the historic local cemetery, notable for its large section of graves devoted to Chinese gold miners. Discover some thirty-seven National Trust buildings in Yackandandah, ten that are listed on the National Estate Register. Take the Historic Buildings Street Walk, which covers the old mining township, from the original bluestone gutters to the elaborate facades built during the nineteenth century gold rush. Despite the town?s long and rich history, locals still have their eye on the future. Home to acclaimed artists, including musicians and painters, potters, stitchers and sculptors, this inspiring village is full to the brim with galleries, shops and studios. Keep exploring at antique shops and local boutiques. The High Country scenery surrounding Yackandandah is breathtaking, whatever time of year you visit. Breathe in the invigorating aromas at the nearby Lavender Farm, enjoy a horse riding adventure, or wander through Yackandandah Gorge, looking out for native birds and wildlife along the way. Avid mountain bikers will want to explore the network of ?Yack Tracks? in the Stanley State Forest. Make the most of the town?s proximity to the fertile Kiewa Valley, treasure trove of farm-fresh produce and fine wine. Stop at boutique wineries and fill your boot with local meats, fruit, nuts, honey and preserves. Finish the day with a hearty meal in a real country pub. Popular local events include the Spring Migration Festival in September and the March Yackandandah Folk Festival. Yackandandah is approximately 310 kilometres from Melbourne, or around three hours and 20 minutes along the Hume Highway....

Yackandandah Makers Market is held on the first Saturday of each month in the grounds of the Yackandandah Station Artspace. Stallholders have local arts and crafts and other treasures for you to enjoy. Come along and have an adventure at the makers market. Sample local coffees and cakes, Devonshire teas and locally made vegan food while you wander through a serpentine of talented local makers....

The perfect romantic getaway, historic Baranduda Homestead Bed and Breakfast Cottages is a peaceful, pet friendly family retreat just minutes from Albury-Wodonga in North East Victoria, Australia. The property offers two beautifully renovated cottages, Lottie's Cottage (circa 1917) for the family holiday, the Saddle Hut (circa 1885) a romantic retreat with outdoor heated spa, and the Homestead Suite (circa 1936) a private nook with a cosy open fireplace. Enjoy country hospitality with Liz and Ken, fourth generation owners of this historic farm stay. Liz's father, John Whyte and his two brothers were the inaugural winners of the ABC National Tree Care award at this property. Liz, Ken and kids have continued to plant native tree connecting corridors providing biodiversity and abundant bird life. Stroll through the extended native regenerated trails and wildlife corridors. Kids and dogs love it. Baranduda Homestead is close to Yackandandah and Beechworth, wineries and alpine resorts. Albury-Wodonga is a short drive and some of the region?s best attractions are within a short drive, including mountain bike and rail trails, wineries, Lake Hume and national parks....

Simply the best accommodation in Yackandandah. Top of the Town Motor Inn features 20 quality modern and clean rooms, from a six person family room to a five person interconnecting room, as well as an executive spa room, deluxe spa room and deluxe queen rooms. All rooms have a kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities including a fridge and toaster and limited crockery. Each room has its own bathroom with vanity, shower and toilet. All rooms are tastefully decorated with colour and art. Seating areas include a couch to occasional chairs with ottoman. In room facilities also include luggage rack, desk a dining table and chairs, a flat screen television as well as reverse-cycle air conditioning. Rooms are large and airy with windows front and back. Top of the Town Motor Inn is licensed to sell alcohol, you will find a selection of beer wine and spirit available to purchase at reception and they are proud to stock local award winning wines. Enjoy the swimming pool grounds and barbecue facilities. Pool towels, filtered ice, WiFi and guest courtesy shuttle bus service available, contact reception for all inquires....

Candlebark Retreat is a rustic self-contained getaway for two. The stand alone retreat is private and cosy, nestled in a bird-filled garden with beautiful bushland views. Sit in the garden and enjoy the views; dine at the private table in the olive grove overlooking the small vineyard; or enjoy a coffee and paper with views of the hills. At dusk relax while you stroll through the vineyard enjoying a glass of Candlebark's very good Shiraz Cabernet. And then under the crystal clear starry sky, sit by the fire pit in the garden and soak up the peace and quiet of the country. Candlebark Retreat offers everything you will need, but most of all, come here to relax, unwind and recharge. You will be back. Candlebark Retreat is six kiometres from the Beechworth post office and approximately 2.5 hours from Melbourne....