HISTORICAL SITES AND HERITAGE LOCATIONS TABILK

Skydive Nagambie is Australia's Premier Skydiving Centre. Located in Victoria about 60 minutes drive north of Melbourne, we specialise in taking people for their first skydiving experience.

Whether you are looking for tandem skydiving or skydiving training, we guarantee that you will have the experience of a lifetime! Our aircraft and facilities are built to handle groups of any size - whether you are an individual or a group of forty, we will ensure that your skydiving adventure is as memorable as possible. Spectators are of course welcome to come along and share in the excitement.

We are proud to operate the largest skydiving aircraft in Victoria which takes thrillseekers to 14,000 feet every jump. Our XL 750 turbine aircraft takes 17 people at a time - so you can jump with your friends.

Launched in 1991, Dalfarras wines are a reflection of the winermakers skills, Alister Purbrick and his artist wife Rosa. Alister uses local Nagambie Lakes fruit, along with selections from other premium wine-producing regions in Australia, to produce crowd-pleasing styles crafted for immediate enjoyment. They are then "dressed to impress" with selected works from Rosa's extensive portfolio of artworks reproduced on the labels. In August 2005 Dalfarras found its home with the opening of the Tahbilk Wetlands Cafe. The contemporary design and striking impact of the Cafe provided the ideal venue to showcase not only the Dalfarras range of wines but also selected artworks from Rosa's collection. Both the varietals offered and featured artworks have changed and developed over time as you would expect from such a progressive label. This is no better highlighted than with the current offerings featuring both traditional and innovative varietal blendings such as the Marsanne-Viognier, Shiraz-Viognier, Viognier-Pinot Gris and the Cabernet-Sangiovese. Alongside established straight varietal favourites Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz with Rosa drawing her inspiration for the labels dressing these releases from the Wetlands area itself. Visitors to the Wetlands Cafe and Dalfarras Tasting Bar and Gallery can enjoy unique and exclusive varietal wines, contemporary cafe fare, gallery exhibitions, a cruise (or walk) in the Wetlands and Wildlife Reserve or all the above! 'Dalfarras is based at the Tahbilk Wetlands Café, part of an admirable and impressive initiative aimed at conserving the unique environment of the beautiful Nagambie Lakes. Cruises are available through the reserve and can be combined with a stroll through this pristine environment. Make sure you visit historic Tahbilk Winery and Vineyard nearby; it's a national treasure. The modern Dalfarras wines, and their more traditional Tahbilk cousins, are essential tasting while you're there.' Review by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Mitchelton Winery is situated at the gateway to the Goulburn Valley, approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne city. Mitchelton Winery is becoming once again, one of regional Victoria's premier food and wine destinations. From the elegant range of Estate grown wines, to the tranquil rolling greens, and sweeping bends of the mighty Goulburn River, Mitchelton Winery has something for everyone. Take in new heights and admire the beauty of the region from the Ashton Tower, standing at an impressive 55 metres tall, you will be presented with stunning panoramic views of the region's river and ranges from the observation deck. Their newly renovated Cellar Door is sure to impress, with not only their finest wines on tasting, but a wonderful array of speciality products to delight the gourmet traveller. The restaurant boasts an exciting a la carte seasonal menu, sourced from the finest regional produce.

Opening hours

Restaurant
Wednesday to Sunday - Lunch served from 12pm

Cellar Door
7 days per week - 10am to 5pm

Fowles Wine is an awarding winning cool climate wine producer in the ruggedly beautiful region of the Strathbogie Ranges, central Victoria.

Fowles Wine Cellar Door and Cafe is located at the foothills of the stunning Strathbogie Ranges, just 1.5 hours north of Melbourne.

For a relatively young winery, in the context of Australia's 200 year wine heritage, Fowles Wine has been grabbing attention with its winemaking prowess and wonderful hospitality. Named as a 'Winery to Watch' by Wine Spectator Magazine, a Five Star winery by James Halliday and Victoria's Best Tourism Winery (three years in a row), Fowles Wine crafts elegant cool climate wines that can be enjoyed alongside freshly prepared modern European dishes featuring the finest local produce.

A little bit more about Fowles Wine...

Fowles Wine is renowned for making wine to match with food. In fact, what really sets them apart is their Ladies who Shoot their Lunch and Are you Game? wines - the world's first blended specifically to match with wild game meat.

These wines are inspired by Chief Executive Matt Fowles' love of 'real food' - wild meat and home grown vegetables from the Strathbogie Ranges. A responsible hunter and avid food and wine man, Matt wanted to create wines that would match the texture and intensity of wild game (which is quite different from commercially reared meat). While slightly eccentric, the philosophy that underpins Ladies who Shoot their Lunch and Are you Game? is genuine and honest and the wines themselves modern and exciting.    

In fact, the Cellar Door Cafe team have created a specialised food and wine flight called 'The Gamekeepers Platter' that features four tastes of game matched with their food wines to provide insights into their wild philosophy.

Fowles Wine also produces Stone Dwellers, a wine range that showcases the best varietal examples from the Strathbogie Ranges. All of their wines can be enjoyed in the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the Cellar Door Cafe. Listed in The Age Good Food Guide for the fifth year in a row, Head Chef Adele Aiken presents the best local produce in freshly prepared and wonderfully presented dishes.

The passion and warmth of the Fowles Wine team makes for a truly memorable food and wine experience.

See the Fowles Wine experience for yourself on YouTube here.
 

Wine varieties available:

Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Arneis, Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

A bit more about our region:

The Strathbogie Ranges are located about 100 kilometres north of Melbourne. High altitude and ruggedly beautiful, the ranges are characterised by ancient granite boulders - statues of a turbulent geological history that goes back 360 million years. Today, the nutrient poor granitic soils and cool continental climate are ideal for producing intense wines that are full of character and elegance. At elevations of up to 600m, the Strathbogie Ranges is one of Australia's highest wine regions and offers stunning views across the central Victorian plains.

Central Victoria itself is also home to some of Australia's finest wine, food and tourism experiences. So for more information about places to stay and things to do check out Goulburn River Valley Tourism here.

Opening hours

Open seven days (with the exception of Christmas day)
9am - 5pm

"Everything at Tahbilk Winery reflects a passion for history and heritage. The winery buildings are classified by the National Trust and the old Shiraz vines planted in 1860 should be declared national treasures. The place is quite simply a shrine for Australian wine lovers and is a must visit for any wine enthusiasts visiting Victoria. As an added bonus the wines are also good. The Marsanne is a perennial favourite and all of the reds are unmistakably traditional, cellar worthy and great value..

Established: 186.

Wine Region: Nagambie Lakes (Central Victoria.

Winemakers: Neil Larson, Alan George and Brendan Freema.

Owners: Purbrick Famil.

Cellar Door/Café/Wetlands: Manager - Hayley Purbrick