south coast tourist news - april 2014
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Autumn 2014 edition of the South Coast Tourist News.TRANSCRIPT
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Coffee Hot Spots
The Creative Edge
Southern Gippsland Food Map
Tea Time in Fish Creek
Grand Journey in the Strzeleckis
Coffee Hot Spots
The Creative Edge
Southern Gippsland Food Map
Tea Time in Fish Creek
Grand Journey in the Strzeleckis
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The visitors guide to Bass Coast, South Gippsland and part of Wellington shires
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Prom icon: trekking the 19km
journey to the Wilsons Promontory
Lighthouse is hard but satisfying.
See page 3.
Prom icon: trekking the 19km
journey to the Wilsons Promontory
Lighthouse is hard but satisfying.
See page 3.
AUTUMNEDITION
2014
AUTUMNEDITION
2014
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A visitors’ guide to Bass Coast Shire,
South Gippsland Shire and part of Wellington Shire
CONTACT US:SOUTH COAST TOURIST NEWS is published by
The Great Southern Star, 36 McCartin St, Leongatha,
3953 P.O. Box 84, Leongatha, 3953.
Phone: (03) 5662 2294 | Fax: (03) 5662 4350
Email: [email protected]
Inserted in the Great Southern Star, April 1
and distributed throughout tourist outlets.
Around The District . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Southern Gippsland Food Map . . 8-9
Coffee Hot Spots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Around the District . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Around The District . . . . . . . . . 10-11
The Creative Edge Group . . . . 12-13
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GET excited aboutthe sixth annual Eas-ter Fun Festival atChurchill Island, afamily favourite andmust do event overthe Easter weekend.
This year’s festivalsees the return of crowdfavourite Peppa Pig for ameet and greet with pintsized Peppa fans on Sat-urday, April 19, at 10am,noon and 1pm.
On Easter Sunday,April 20 join in the fun ofthe epic Easter egg huntorganised into age groupsfrom pre-schoolers toteenagers.
The festival also drawson a plethora of local tal-ent and crowd favou-rites, including Pocketsthe Clown, the HeritageDraught Horse Club, thePort Phillip Historical Ma-chinery Club, Tall PoppyStilt Walker and the Vin-tage Car and Caravan Club.The Easter Fun Festivalis organised and hostedby Phillip Island NatureParks. Located at ChurchillIsland, the backdrop to thefestival includes stunningviews of Western Port.
Food is available at thevenue. Entry is free with aThree Parks Pass, whichalso includes entry toChurchill Island HeritageFarm, the Koala Conser-vation Centre and PenguinParade.
Bookings can be madeat www.penguins.org.auor by phoning 5951 2800.
Phillip Island NatureParks is a not-for-profi t or-ganisation. All revenue isre-invested into conserva-tion, research and educa-tion activities.
Peppa Pig bound forChurchill
Island
Seek, fi nd: children enjoy the thrills of the Easter egg hunt.
Children’s favourite:Peppa Pig is coming toChurchill Island.
Book now for the bumper December edition of the South Coast Tourist News.
Phone 5662 2294.Email:
Round ‘em up: working dogs in action at Churchill Island.
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BUSH walkers will attest to the wonders of Mother Nature but for novices nothing quite prepares you for the breathtaking scenery and the fi rst sighting of the ma-jestic Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse.
Being a last minute call up for the 19 kilometre trek to the Prom Lighthouse there was a mad scram-ble to purchase a backpack and supplies, mindful not to take too much while making sure to take ample water.
After a sleepless night worrying about the six hour walk ahead it was an early morning start on Friday, February 28 with a stomach full of butter-fl ies to meet the two other walkers at Koonwarra for the drive to the Tidal River store where we would share our last real coffee for a few days. Not bad either!
We drove to the Oberon car park, slung the backpacks on and headed off on the Telegraph Track around 10am and fi gured the walk would take around six hours with stops.
Our group shared in the wonder of the varying landscapes along the walk from new growth sprout-ing on the blackened trees, a reminder of recent bushfi res, to lush bushland, overgrown ferns and snapshots of the azure blue sea as we inched closer to our fi nal destination.
The walk for the most part is pretty fl at with only a few steeper rises and is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.
Breaking the journey into six or seven kilometre stretches made the going more enjoyable knowing there would be regular food and rest breaks. Lunch at Half Way Hut was followed by a short 10 minute break later in the afternoon where snacks were de-voured and laughs shared on some comfortable logs in an idyllic bushland setting. Then it was up and up for the last steep climb to the lighthouse.
Challenging for a novice it defi nitely was and you do need a certain level of fi tness, especially on the fi nal driveway stretch to the lighthouse that is practically vertical. The exhilarating feeling comes when you have just about completed your long walk and you are rewarded with that fi rst majestic sight of the lighthouse.
There is something romantic, safe and reassur-ing about lighthouses, standing for generations, a beacon of light protecting seafarers and providing a refuge for the survivors of shipwrecks.
While lighthouse keepers are a thing of the past, you can get a glimpse into the unique lifestyle and appreciate the lonely existence of life in such a re-mote place during a stay at the Prom lighthouse.
Wilsons Promontory marks the southern-most point of mainland Australia, and overlooks a rela-tively narrow shipping channel through Bass Strait between Tasmania and Victoria.
After dumping our bags in our four bunk bed-room, a hot shower in the cosy lighthouse keepers cottage and armed with glass of red, it was off to fi nd a giant boulder to sit and share the brilliant sunset out across the water to the small Tasmanian islands in the distance.
There are three keeper’s cottages, built by con-vict labourers on a 90 metre cliff on the point, over the period 1853-1859, using locally sourced granite. These cater for up to 27 people in dormitory style ac-commodation; all linen is provided and bookings are essential.
After carbing up with a hearty bowl of tuna pasta, our walking trio hit the sack early as Waterloo Bay was in the sights for the next big day of trekking. And big day it was with the round trip being about 23 kilo-metres that included a leisurely lunch on the squeaky white sands and paddle in the crystal clear waters.
The walk to and from Waterloo Bay was hard going and very steep in places and we couldn’t have been happier to fi nally make it back to our refuge, the lighthouse and be met by our friendly Parks Victoria lighthouse tour guides Andrew Rodda and Graham Woodley who thought we were “legends” tackling the Waterloo walk in a day.
During our stay, we took a tour of the lighthouse
Trio treks to lighthousewith tour guide Andrew who gave a short history of the lighthouse, constructed in 1859. He talked about the RAAF platoon stationed there during World War Two to secure the country’s coastline and we browsed through the museum’s collec-tion of photos and memorabilia.
After another relaxing evening cooking up the last of our rations and enjoying some cards and a cuppa in the lounge, the weary travellers turned in for the night, nursing their sore feet and
aching limbs.It was another early start on Sunday, March 2
for the 20 kilometre trek back. Weary and tired, we all gave a cheer when we reached the car park and couldn’t wait for our well earned welcome back coffee at Tidal River where our three day, 60 kilometre journey had begun.
That coffee tasted even better than the first and for all our aching muscles it was all worth it.
Not far now: novice bush walker Helen Bowering from The Star taking a rest break on the way to the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse in February.
Welcome: Parks Victoria lighthouse tour guides An-drew Rodda from Sandy Point and Graham Woodley,Yanakie welcomed walkers to the Wilsons Promon-tory Lighthouse on Friday, February 28.
Idyllic location: a magical sunrise at the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse in February this year.
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Adventure
underground
State Coal MineACTIVITY PROGRAM
Come prepared to laugh...
...and have fun.
For more information contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963,
visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au or www.juniorranges.com.auFRI0530006
What is Energy?
Old Fashioned Games - FREE
Life as a Miner
When: April 8
Cost: $10 per child.
When: April 9 and 16, No bookings required.
When: April 10 and 17
Cost: $17 per child
Most activities require a booking and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all sessions.
Junior Rangers is not a club; no membership is required to take part.
Bass Coast Artists’ Society Inc
Easter Art &
Photography
Exhibition 2014at the Goods Shed Studio Gallery, Wonthaggi
(Behind Safeway & Railway station,
enter via Big W carpark)
Bass Coast Artists’
Society’s 46th Annual
Art & Photography ExhibitionOver 150 items on display and for sale
$6000 in prizes
Official Opening:
Fri April 18, 8pm (Gallery opens 7pm)
Exhibition:
Sat April 19 to Mon April 21 10am to 5pm
and Tues April 22 10am to 2pm
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to view
and purchase quality artwork by local artists
Enquiries: Colin 5674 2892BAS19490013
BECOME a Junior Ranger this Easter and discover what life was like for the miners working at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine in the 1900s.
Put away those electronic gadgets and have some old fashioned fun, as well as learning about different types of energy.
All activities are suitable for children aged between six and 12 years old and their families. It provides a great oppor-tunity for children to have some hands on fun while learning more about the envi-ronment.
What is Energy will run on April 8. Children will be able to compare different energy types and Victoria’s history of coal mining, renewable and non-renewable en-ergy. They will make kites and fl y them on top of mullock heaps to harness some real wind power. This will cost $10 each.
Old fashioned games will played from April 9 until April 16. No bookings are required and children can participate in
three legged races, horse shoe throw,quoits, hoop’n’stick and more.
Children can come dressed as minersduring Life as a Miner between April 10 and April 17. The children will discoverwhat it’s like to work underground andhave the chance to eat lunch in a cribroom like a miner. This activity costs $17each.
“Junior Ranger activities are a greatway to encourage kids to discover andlearn about the environment and the roleParks play in protecting animals andplants,” Parks Victoria’s Roellen Littlesaid.
Most activities will require a bookingand children must be accompanied by aparent or guardian at all sessions.
Those who come along are remindedto bring sun protections, water and sturdyfootwear.
Visit www.parks.vic.gov.au or www.juniorrangers.com.au or call Parks Victo-ria on 13 1963 to make a booking or formore information.
THE Bass Coast Art-ists’ Society (BCAS) is celebrating its 47th Members Annual Easter Art Exhibition and Sale this year.
BCAS was initially established by a small group of women who got together regularly to pursue an activity they all
enjoyed doing - art. In time they
established themselves as an incorporated body called Wonthaggi Art group (WAG) and started having regular Easter art exhibitions in various establishments and locations in Wonthaggi.
They included private homes, local primary
Gathering of creative minds: the opening of last year’s Bass Coast Artists Society Easter show in The Goods Shed attracted an enthusiastic crowd.
Easter art extravaganzaschool, church halls and on occasion, in the streets of Wonthaggi. With the amalgamation of councils, the group changed to the Bass Coast Artists’ Society and in 1996 they were offered the dilapidated and disused Railway Goods Shed as a permanent home.
With the assistance of fi nance from government and philanthropic organisations, the members set about repairing and restructuring the building with the donations and help of a great many local organisations and individuals.
The society now has in excess of 170 members and conducts regular workshops, classes, life drawing sessions, free art days and a regular array of exhibitions.
The Easter Art Exhibition now includes photography from BCAS’s recently formed Bass Coast Camera Club. The exhibition will consist of more than 150 items of art, and up to 50 photographs with 20 different fi nancial awards being presented on the opening night.
Prize money of $5000 sponsored by local organisations will be
presented on the night and the best in show artist will receive $1000 from the Bass Coast Shire.
This award entitles the artist entry into the shire’s $5000 Your Art Collection Acquisitive Award to be conducted later in the year.
The 2014 judge is renowned artist Peter
Biram. Peter is a regular contributor to the Archibald Award, his most recent being of television and fi lm personality, Bud Tingwell.
Peter said, “It was the most diffi cult portrait I have done. I respect him so much as an individual. I wanted to do him justice, I just wanted the portrait to be right.”
Works by local renowned artists including Adrian Johnson, Ken Griffi th, Maureen Laughron, Dennis Leversha, Di Wilson, Marg Lacey and a host of other renowned artists, in addition to the high quality of all of the BCAS members will be on display
and for sale.The exhibition opens
at 7pm at The Goods ShedArts Place in Wonthaggi,Good Friday evening withawards being announcedat 8pm. It will then beopen Saturday, April 19 toMonday, April 21, 10am– 4pm and Tuesday, April22, 10am–2pm.
Life as a miner: make a booking and allow your child to experience the wonders of the under-ground coal mine.
Children invited to mine
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Enjoy a meal in our large modern family
friendly Bistro whilst taking in the town's
colorful history around the venue.
Great seasonal menu and daily specials.
Large family groups catered for
Alfresco Deck and Coffee Lounge
Live Entertainment
Fantastic Kids Playroom
Award Winning Wine List
Visitors and Guest Welcome
Open seven days a weekOpen seven days a week
Family enjoyment overthe Easter break
THERE is always something for everyone in historic Wonthaggi.
Located several kilometres from coastal towns Inverloch and Kilcunda, Wonthaggi is best known for its rich min-ing past, restored historic buildings and thriving commercial centres.
Wonthaggi’s information centre is open from 9am until 5pm seven days a week to get the experience underway.
A large variety of shops, eateries and at-tractions are available in the growing town.
The town boasts several attractive parks suitable for families, including the Apex Park in Murray Street, the Guide Park west of Graham Street, and the Wet-lands Conservation Reserve with access from South Dudley Road or Korumburra Road.
The Apex Park is the site of Wonthag-gi’s former railway station and is home to a museum run by the Wonthaggi His-torical Society, full with knowledge to be taken in.
The Guide Park is the perfect stopfor all families. It is well equipped withbarbecue areas, picnic spots and an ad-venture playground to keep every childentertained.
The wetlands provides a boardwalkstroll into the heart of Wonthaggi’s naturalvegetation and lakes.
For those who love their sports, Won-thaggi has every interest covered. Withtennis courts, a bowling green, a golfcourse and an indoor heated swimmingpool, everyone’s needs are catered for.
Walk or cycle along the Bass CoastRail Trail. The coastal rail trail offers 16kilometres of fantastic views and high-lights the rich coal mining areas.
There’s always plenty to do at theWonthaggi State Coal Mine. The mine’sabove ground heritage now also featureshistoric buildings, interpretative displays,walking trails, picnic areas and a kiosk.
Explore the Old Rescue Station and theState Coal Mine above Ground Walk.
Wonderful Wonthaggi
Helpful advice: come along to Wonthaggi’s information centre to start yourjourney. Pictured here is Norm Glynn, Kevin and Maree King, Victor Wood,and Bob Main.
Discover Inverloch’s foreshore A SCENIC coastal experience can be found along Inverloch’s foreshore.
The Screw Creek walk is two and a half ki-lometres over a boardwalk on salt marshland. It is an easy walk providing stunning views and is suitable for a family with young children. Ap-proximately 40 minutes is all that is needed to take in the country air.
Beginning at the far end of the Inverloch Foreshore Camping Ground, the walk ventures through coastal dunes by way of a foot bridge.
The walk takes you up to the lookout on Townsend’s Bluff, overlooking the beautiful views of Anderson Inlet.
Bicycles are prohibited along this walk, how-ever the walk through is a worthwhile journey.
For those who prefer to grab a bike and head out with the kids, Inverloch is well equipped with a long bike path along the foreshore.
A native bush and wetland stroll is located near the bridge, just past Abbott Street.
Ayr Creek walk is easy to complete and full of birdlife to marvel at.
The track is accessible for prams and wheel-chairs and is a lovely one and a half kilometre walk.
Inverloch’s main attraction and appeal lies in its beautiful beaches. Three beaches run along the foreshore, all providing appropriate car ac-cess and numerous facilities.
Among these facilities is the new surf life saving club building located on main beach.
A boat ramp is available on the second beach and calm waters in all the beaches offer the op-portunity to take a dip. Swimmers should be aware of the deep tidal channel and the strong tidal fl ows in the channel.
Fishing and picnicking are popular activi-ties along the beaches and the Rainbow Park is something special for the children to enjoy.
There is something for everyone along the Inverloch foreshore.
Easy pedal: Isabella Shanahan takes her bike along the foreshore at Inverloch.
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COAL CREEK
Community Park & Museum | South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra | 5655 1811Community Park & Museum | South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra | 5655 1811
www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
Easter Sunday 12pm - 4pm
FREE Entertainment @
the Coal Creek Rotunda
Easter Sunday 12pm - 4pm
FREE Entertainment @
the Coal Creek Rotunda
Experience History - explore over 60 Heritage buildings
Enjoy natural bush surrounds
Experience History - explore over 60 Heritage buildings
Enjoy natural bush surrounds
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MUSIC @ THE CREEKMUSIC @ THE CREEK
ROCKnSPEEL - E’ Jewel
Midnight Possum - The Pegs
Corrie Blackney
ROCKnSPEEL - E’ Jewel
Midnight Possum - The Pegs
Corrie Blackney
EASTER HUNTEASTER HUNTEaster Sunday, April 20
10am to 4pm
Easter Sunday, April 20
10am to 4pm
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ACTIVITY
Hunt for Easter Eggs
$5.00 per hunting license
Non-denominational
Church Service held at
Coal Creek Church
Lucky door prize drawn at
the Rotunda
Meet Easter Bunny and
take a photo at Rotunda
ACTIVITY
Hunt for Easter Eggs
$5.00 per hunting license
Non-denominational
Church Service held at
Coal Creek Church
Lucky door prize drawn at
the Rotunda
Meet Easter Bunny and
take a photo at Rotunda
TIME
10.00 to 1pm
10.30am
12.30 noon
12.30 to 1pm
TIME
10.00 to 1pm
10.30am
12.30 noon
12.30 to 1pm
Free come and try session
Sunday April 20 - 10.00am
Coal Creek Court House
We'll be running participation games of Easter
Wars using pre-painted figures. So you don't get to
keep the figures, but you do get to beat up some of
those Terrible Toads in the Swamps of Surpassing
Stench and win the eternal gratitude of the
oppressed teddy bear peasants.
Free come and try session
Sunday April 20 - 10.00am
Coal Creek Court House
We'll be running participation games of Easter
Wars using pre-painted figures. So you don't get to
keep the figures, but you do get to beat up some of
those Terrible Toads in the Swamps of Surpassing
Stench and win the eternal gratitude of the
oppressed teddy bear peasants.
EASTER WARS ENCOREEASTER WARS ENCORE
When the Easter Bunny is suddenly unable to
deliver Easter eggs to Australian children, it is
up to Max to find a new animal to take its place.
$5.00 per person
Tickets Available online
SATURDAY APRIL 19 & SUNDAY APRIL 20
$5.00 per person
Tickets Available online
SATURDAY APRIL 19 & SUNDAY APRIL 20
Southern
Exposure
Theatre
AUSTRALIAN LIVE
PUPPET SHOW
AUSTRALIAN LIVE
PUPPET SHOW
OFTEN we take for granted the treasures in our midst.
On return visits to the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Ko-rumburra, one is always delighted by the ability of the place to transport you back to a different time and place in the world.
Coal Creek has matured into a place that turns history into reality.
Set at the time of federation, the village depicts how life would have been for the early settlers in the region. Situated on the site of the original Coal
Creek Coal Mine, Coal Creek shows just how the ‘Black Gold’ of Gippsland infl uenced the area’s development.
When the village was opened 40 years ago it was treeless relative to now when gum trees create a towering and authentic backdrop and quite literally cut Coal Creek off from the outside world.
It is a lovely place to escape into and the dedicated volunteers who work within are a delight to meet, whether by the fi re in the spinning room, be-hind the counter of Devlin’s General Store, in the cabin of the tramway or
at one of several other places likely to be operating.
A man and his son from Exmouth in the UK visited the park recently. The man summed up Coal Creek as “It’s brilliant!”
From the visitors’ book in the foyer, it is clear how popular the park is with
interstate and overseas visitors.One visitor used the book to post
the following comment: “I can’t be-lieve it is free!”
The park also has the ability to work up one’s appetite and unless you come prepared with a picnic to enjoy on one of the grassy areas and feed
your crumbs to the ducks on the lake, The Pig and Whistle Cafe is a pleasant place for a meal at anytime of the day.
Coal Creek is open to the general public from Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4.30pm and seven days a week over the school holidays. It is closed Christmas Day only.
Never too young: there is something for everyone at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, includingfrom left, Maddy Clarke, Olivia Barton, Madeline Barton and Selena Clarke.
Coal Creek - it’s brilliant
Yarn spinners: from left, full of charm in the spinning room at Coal Creek are Janet Staben, Anne Hopwood, Jean Axford and Avis Tilley.
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Easter Sale - Sat, Sun, Mon
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Jugs Casserole dishes
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Large jars Bowls Ornamental pieces
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Art ShowArt Show
“Autumn’s Glow”“Autumn’s Glow”
A major art show
of wildlife and
landscapes by
A major art show
of wildlife and
landscapes by
Di & John
Koenders
Di & John
Koenders
Open daily: 10am to 5pmOpen daily: 10am to 5pm
MAYFIELD GALLERY
Fairbank Rd, Arawata Ph: 0428 598 262
MAYFIELD GALLERY
Fairbank Rd, Arawata Ph: 0428 598 262
www.mayfieldgallery.com.au
www.mayfieldgallery.com.au
Fully airconditioned
for yourcomfort.
Fully airconditioned
for yourcomfort.
TO CELEBRATE autumn, Di and John Koenders will be holding an exhibition of their latest works entitled Autumn’s Glow.
Their exhibition will start on Saturday, April 5, and will be open daily from 10am to 5pm until Sunday, April 27, including all public holidays and Easter days.
The venue is Mayfi eld Gallery, their studio and
gallery in the beautiful Strzelecki Ranges at Arawata. This historic property is nestled under 100 year old oaks and cypresses, and boasts an old world cottage garden.
Many interesting and different subjects are covered in this exhibition.
John’s oils include sailing ships in wild seas, faithful Clydesdales working the land, misty riverbeds and towering gums, and his watercolours are popular
with clients.Di has been working
on lifelike pastels of native animals from sugar gliders to koalas, and her fi nely detailed gouache paintings of blue wrens, parrots and garden birds are a delight to behold.
She also has completed many new oils, including haunting black cockatoos, our fabulous kookaburras, majestic eagles, ducks and owls.
Another popular facet of their work is private
commissions. People who may wish to immortalise their property, family members, or a favourite pet are all subjects requested by clients.
Should you wish to acquire one of their beautiful works, you have the benefi t of buying direct from the artists.
They are always happy to have a chat with visitors, and offer a cup of tea or coffee, or a chilled glass of wine - real country hospitality!
FOR an unique souvenir of South Gippsland or a gift the recipient will remember, head into the hills this autumn.
Robert Barron of Gooseneck Pottery is offering a dis-tinctive range of high quality pottery refl ecting his fa-mous style.
Based at Kardella, Robert creates a range of practi-cal and artistic works that will appeal to visitors at fi rst glance.
Be amazed by handmade plates, bowls, vases, baking dishes, platters, jars and other special pieces.
“They are all individually created. When you buy bowls and mugs, they are similar but they are going to have their individuality,” Robert said.
Gooseneck Pottery is staging a special sale over Eas-ter, offering discounts that will delight.
“This is a great opportunity for people who are inter-ested in getting a large piece,” Robert said.
A multi-award winner, Robert’s work is now held in collections across Victoria and internationally, including the Water Phillips Gallery Banff Centre for the Arts, Al-berta, Canada, and the Museo Internationale delle Cera-miche, Faenza, Italy.
The pottery is just fi ve kilometres from Korumburra and a short drive from Leongatha, and the kiln is one of the largest wood-fi red kilns in Australia.
It measures 14 metres in length and three metres in height and width, and is fi red over four days twice a year.
Visitors are welcome to inspect the workshop and kiln and witness various stages of production.
Gooseneck Pottery will be open every day over Easter from 10.30am to 5pm.
Whether you are staying by the coast or in the coun-tryside, enjoy a pleasant drive into the hills and be de-lighted by Gooseneck Pottery.
Autumn is glowing at Mayfi eldDi and John have
had illustrious careers in art, spanning more than 40 years. Awards and accolades – clients such as HRH Princess Anne, the Sultan of Brunei, prime ministers and premiers, and many celebrities – possess their paintings.
Beautiful Giclee prints
of Di and John’s work are on sale at the gallery at affordable prices, and given John is the great grand-nephew of Vincent van Gogh, you are buying artwork with heritage.
The gallery is situated at 655 Fairbank Road, Arawata, a short drive from either Leongatha or Korumburra leads
you to Mayfi eld Gallery;just follow the brown artgallery signs.
If you would likefurther directions, or haveany enquiries, pleasephone Di or John on 56598262 or 0428 598 262.
Online contacts: www.mayfieldgallery.com.au and info@mayfi eldgallery.com.au
Artistic pair: John and Di Koenders share a passion for creating paintings thatstand out.
Creative man: Robert Barron of Gooseneck Pot-tery continues to make pottery pieces that inspire.
Potter Robert welcomes you
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NESTLED in the hills above Toora and Welshpool is a natural wonder known as Agnes Falls, the highest single span falls in Victoria at 59 metres high.
The Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve is a pleasant drive, and can be reached from the South Gippsland Highway at Toora by following Silcocks Hill Road, Hazel Park Road and Agnes Falls Road.
The reserve can also be reached from Welshpool via Slade Hill Road and Hazel Park Road. These roads offer magnifi cent views across Corner Inlet to the peaks of Wilsons Promontory.
After heavy rain the river spectacularly cascades into the gorge. Upstream from the falls, the Agnes River forms part of the Toora Water Supply Catchment which is why swimming is prohibited.
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A short 200 metre walking track leadsfrom the car park at the falls reserve to aviewing area.
Along the way, take the time to watchbirds. Seats are provided for a chance torest and savour the view across the gorge.
Another small area beneath tall shadyblue gums on the grassy banks of theAgnes River makes a delightful settingfor a picnic.
Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve offersa sample of remnant forests that oncecovered the Strzelecki Ranges, home tomany birds.
At night possums and owls emergefrom tree hollows to feed and onoccasions, visitors may see a swampwallaby disappear into the bush.
For further information contact the ParksVictoria Information Line on 131963 or visitits website www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
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Nice drop: the impressive Agnes Falls situated near Toora is a tourist attraction visitors cannot afford to miss.
THE award winning Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival is on again for the second year, bringing joy and knitted de-light to the little town for 10 days in May.
Running from May 16 to 25, live performances, family friendly events and the signature tea cosy exhibition are bound to draw a crowd.
Festival director Deidre Granger said last year’s competition attracted around 200 entries from local, na-tional and international craftspeople.
“One of the main aims of the festival is to bring people together to celebrate the uniqueness of Fish Creek through its artistic talent, its cosiness and its seamless blending of the old and the new within the town,” she said.
“It has become a really heartfelt festival as well as being fun.”
To refl ect the warm and fuzzy feeling the Tea Cosy Festival rep-resents, the organisers have set up a crowd funding initiative to help raise much needed funds for the event.
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Ms Granger said this year, the festival is expanding ‘elder’s day’ to two days, following its popularity last year.
“We are inviting all those from Gippsland’s nursing homes, retire-ment villages and aged care facilities to visit the exhibition,” she said.
“They will also get to enjoy some entertainment from local school and kindergarten children. Bookings are essential.”
The theme for the 2014 festival is music and therefore all festival ac-tivities will have a musical fl avour.
“Two of the headline acts include a high tea with Melbourne perform-ers The Tea Set and a night of musical comedy with husband and wife duo, String Fever,” Ms Granger said.
“The musical thread continues over the 10 days of the festival and will include a free instrument mak-ing workshop, a fi lm night, a fair and talent show.”
The tea cosy exhibition will be offi cially opened on Saturday, May 17 at 2pm by Corinne Noyes, also known as Madame Flavour.
Author and former local Alison Lester will be judging this year’s winners.
The exhibition will remain on display in the Fish Creek Memorial Hall until May 25.
For a full list of events and entry forms for the tea cosy competition, go to www.teacosyfestival.com.au.
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Keeping cosy: Deidre Grang-er is looking forward to an-other year of tea cosy good-ness when the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival returns for an-other year this May.
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Some of the oldest buildings in town reside at the roundabout where those two streets intersect.
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The Great Southern Rail Trail also joins the town of Leongatha with beautiful townships to the south, including holiday hotspot Koonwarra.
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Endless indoor fun can be found at South Gippsland SPLASH swim-ming pool and Stadium Four Cinema.
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Playground fun: from left, Wil-helm and Benson Layton of Loch at McIndoe Park, Leongatha.
GRAB your bike or your walking shoes and take to the Great Southern Rail Trail for an experience that’s as relaxing or exhilarating as you make it.
The scenic track, which covers 50km from Leongatha to Toora, has rural views over rolling hills and is also perfect for jogging or horseriding.
Autumnal scenery makes the jour-ney extra special.
Do a short or a long stretch, as you wish, since it’s easy to get onto and off the trail at many points on roadsides and in towns.
Be sure to try the new section of the rail trail from Foster to Toora, opened this year.
Visitors can take in Leongatha, Koonwarra, Meeniyan, Buffalo, Fish Creek and Foster, enjoying a variety of town and farm views.
The trail is generally a gentle slope and has much to see.
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From Minns Road to Meeniyan is about 6km or two hours’ walk, and in-
cludes a trip over a bridge over the Tar-win River. Once in Meeniyan, choose from many eateries, picnic spots and free barbecue facilities.
From Meeniyan to Stony Creek is an easy, fl at walk of just 3.5km or one and a half hours’ walk.
From Meeniyan, get onto the trail behind the petrol station and meander
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The undemanding walk continues for another 8km to Buffalo.
More hills arise between Buffalo and Fish Creek, where elevation rises between Buffalo and Boys Road, then descends into Fish Creek.
This section is about 8km or four hours’ walking.
Fish Creek is a hub of art and coffee – even more reason to visit!
From Fish Creek the trail climbs a valley on the west side of the Hoddle Range and crosses the summit at an elevation of 140m just past Lowrys Road.
From Lowrys Road to Foster is about 7.5km, or three to four hours’ walk, and part of this is moderately steep.
If you are staying in Foster, enjoy an easy 1km, half hours walk from town to Charity Lane.
The trip to Toora is then 9km of fl at and straight walking, with views of the wind farm behind Toora.
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Active pursuit: from left, Dianne and Robert Clark of Nerrena cycle the Great Southern Rail Trail near Leongatha.
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THE Creative Edge is a dynamic group of innovative business traders located in the Inverloch Industrial Es-tate.
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Paintings, hand knitted items and rejuve-
nated vases are just a few of the innovative works at Kerry’s Creations. Take home a per-fect addition to the home with quality used furniture at Southern Bazaar.
Once the exploring is complete, head over to Jjaras Farm Gate and Cafe for coffee and locally grown organic produce.
Coffee, furniture, sculptures, win-dow furnishings, interior design, antiques, abstract art, organic vegetables and driftwood cre-ations are the great mix of items on offer.
“People in the commu-nity think it’s wonderful we have come together to compliment each other,” Annette said.
“It’s also wonderful to see how amazed they are w h e n
they walk into an ordinary shed and see dynam-ic artworks unlike what they expected.”
All are in easy walking distance of each other and just a short distance from town, situ-ated in Dixon and Cashin streets.
Innovation inspires Inverloch
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FOR an experience like no other, get behind the wheel and head into the hills this autumn.
Exploring the famous Grand Ridge Road is one for the motorist’s bucket list, as this is truly one of Victoria’s iconic touring routes.
Although windy and not a feat to be undertaken when time is limited, visitors will be rewarded with magical vistas of Gippsland’s famous rolling hills, tall forests, rich history and the delightful town of Mirboo North along the route.
Be ready to be immersed in rain-forest and then re-enter the wide open space for a stunning valley view.
The 132km road stretches from south of Teetoora Road on the Koru-mburra-Warragul Road in the west, to Carrajung in the east.
Most of the drive is unsealed and typically takes about fi ve hours, al-though with the Strzelecki Highway and other roads intersecting along the way, the road can be done in stages.
From the west, the road takes in Hallston, Mirboo North, Gunyah Junction and Ryton Junction, then heads north-east to English’s Corner, Balook, Blackwarry and fi nally to Carrajung.
The section from Teetoora Road to Mirboo North is largely farmland and runs alongside the Mount Worth State Park: 1040ha of forest, regenerating bush and pastures. Examples of rem-nant wet mountain ash forest can be
enjoyed in the park.Walking tracks offer visitors the
chance to take a break from the car and stretch their legs.
Next stop is Mirboo North, a well serviced town that makes the ideal spot for a picnic in Baromi Park or dining at many of the cafes on the main street.
Beyond Mirboo North, farmland is interspersed with remains of the original rainforest and magnifi cent tree ferns.
The road becomes unsealed 23km from Mirboo North and much further on at English’s Corner, the forest be-comes deep before eventually giving way to the beautiful Tarra Bulga Na-tional Park.
Enjoy a rest stop here, see the fa-mous suspension bridge and try to spot a lyrebird along a walking track.
The park is rich in tree ferns, tower-ing forest and wildlife.
Just up the road is Carrajung and the Hyland Highway, signalling the end of your epic journey.
Care must be taken to avoid log-ging trucks and wildlife, however a sighting of a rarely seen lyrebird will top off the trip.
A detailed brochure about the drive, complete with map, is available from the South Gippsland Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Leongatha Memorial Hall complex, corner McCartin and Bair streets (opposite post offi ce).
Given the isolation of the road, be sure to take a map with you.
Nature’s magic: driving the 132km Grand Ridge Road is the perfect activ-ity for autumn in South Gippsland.
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THINK outdoors in South Gippsland and most people would straight away think of Wilsons Promontory National Park.
It’s a stunning place but so too is Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, which cov-ers the coastline spanning from Wara-tah Bay in the south, right along Venus Bay to Point Smythe in the north, the gateway to Anderson Inlet.
Autumn is the ideal time of year to explore the park’s beauty.
The park offers camping, and also numerous walks within the bush and along the coast.
Arch Rock is a majestic feature of South Gippsland’s coast, reminiscent of the rocky features typically pro-
moted along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria’s west.
The only barrier is that Arch Rock is not as accessible and the only ways to reach the rock are via a very long walk or by four-wheel-drive and a fairly long walk.
Visitors can park at the start of the Five Mile Track off Walkerville Road. Just look for the cabin close to the road, at the track intersection.
Four-wheel-drives can go into the carpark near the beach while others can walk in. Once at the beach, turn to your left for a long walk on the sand, with Arch Rock visible in the distance.
A more accessible walk is the Point Smythe Nature Trail, a 6km circuit with a branch track to the
end of Point Smythe. This walk is sheltered on windy days and takes in thick coastal bushland, the sandy shores of Anderson Inlet and also the wild surf beach, while offering the chance to see Inverloch from a dif-ferent angle.
There are also walks at Waratah Bay, and the gentle stroll between Walkerville South and Walkerville North takes in the former lime kilns
that employed up to 80 men during the peak of production in the 1890s.
Bear Gully campground near Walk-erville South presents pleasant camp-sites among the banksias, right on the beach. Toilet facilities are provided; just bring your own fi rewood and leave your dog at home.
Fishing is a popular past-time along the coast, with salmon in the surf at Venus Bay; fl athead, whiting, mullet,
trevally and garfi sh in Anderson Inlet; and a selection of fi sh open for catch-ing off the beaches around Walkerville and Waratah Bay.
This part of South Gippsland is forever changing and is worthwhile visiting on any day and during any weather.
For more information, see http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/cape-liptrap-coastal-park
Coastal wonder will reward
Serene spot: Cape Liptrap lighthouse overlooks Bass Strait. Photo: Ken Fraser.
Nowhere like it: the lime kilns at Walkerville South are located on a beach that rivals any in Australia.
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WaratahBay
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Tarra ValleyTarra Valley
GrantvilleGrantville
KilcundaKilcunda
BassBassNewhavenNewhaven
WoolamaiWoolamai San RemoSan Remo
CowesCowes RhyllRhyll
Cape PatersonCape Paterson
Sandy PointSandy Point
YanakieYanakie
WonthaggiWonthaggi
Cape LiptrapCape Liptrap
WalkervilleWalkerville
Tidal RiverTidal River
NyoraNyora
KoonwarraKoonwarra
Fish CreekFish Creek
MeeniyanMeeniyan
KongwakKongwak
KorumburraKorumburra
LochLochBenaBena
LeongathaLeongatha
FosterFoster TooraToora
WelshpoolWelshpoolPort WelshpoolPort Welshpool
Port AlbertPort Albert
YarramYarram
To SaleTo Sale
Mirboo NorthMirboo North
InverlochInverlochTarwin LowerTarwin Lower
Venus BayVenus Bay
PoowongPoowongPhillip Island
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OWNED by Michael Hobson, Port Albert’s own wildfi sh restau-rant now boasts a talented and pas-sionate head chef in Vito Sechi.
Mr Sechi, originally from Sardinia, has been working in the food industry since he was 17 years old, beginning his career in Italy.
“After a few years in Italy, I moved to Spain for around two years, but I wasn’t happy there so I moved to England for three and a half years, including one in Dublin,” he said.
“I just wanted to experience a bit of different culture and worked in French, Moroccan, and Spanish restaurants.”
Mr Sechi grew tired of English weath-er and consulted Google for a warmer cli-mate, and came up with Sydney.
“I worked in Sydney for four years
then opened my own business for twoyears before I started in Port Albert,” hesaid.
“I decided I wanted more time withmy family, and we needed a seachange.”
Mr Sechi has been at wildfi sh sinceOctober and he wanted to move Port Al-bert for the local and fresh produce therestaurant serves.
“To me, sourcing local produce is fi nedining,” he said.
Mr Hobson said a good proportion ofsociety wants to go back to basics wheneating out.
“At wildfi sh, we use seasonal, localand fresh produce and our customers re-ally appreciate that philosophy,” he said.
“Not many people know how to usefresh products to their best advantage.Because of Vito’s background, he knowsexactly what to do with it.”
MIRBOO North is a spe-cial part of the world, with gourmet food, spec-tacular views and a strong sense of community.
There is plenty to see and do and especially to eat and drink in and around the village.
For children, Baromi Park is a good place to let off some steam, with colourful play equipment and handy facilities.
During the warmer
months, cool off at the pic-turesque Mirboo North swimming pool.
For a bit of outdoor activ-ity, the Grandridge Rail Trail and Lyrebird Walk offer sce-nic routes with views over the rolling landscape.
Grand Ridge Road is a winding scenic drive up hill and down dale.
The monthly community market takes place on Satur-day, April 26 and the histori-cal society welcomes visitors at the Old Council Chambers
in the Shire Hall on the main thoroughfare, Ridgway.
Accommodation options aplenty, including bed and breakfasts, farmstays, retreats and cottages available, mean you are sure to be comfortable in Mirboo North.
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Quiet treat: Kaye Nicholls of Mirboo North enjoys coffee and a crossword in her home town.
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Fresh philosophy: Michael Hobson and Vito Sechi from wildfi sh in Port Albert work together to ensure the produce used at the restaurant is fresh, local and seasonal.