food&wine
cooler months, this is the perfect spot for a lazy
afternoon by the fire overlooking the vineyards.
After a long day of eating and drinking this
region's fine produce, you'll need somewhere
to rest your head. Though Canberra's close by,
there are a few worthy homestay options among
the vineyards. The Old Stone House near Lark
Hill is one of these: a remarkable and eclectic
guesthouse with its own Chinese garden and
pavilion in established grounds, well away from
the hustle and bustle of the city.
In Murrumbateman, the charming Country
Guesthouse Schönnegg bed and breakfast
is a relaxing retreat. For a more intimate
experience, there's the Redbrow Garden
Guesthouse in nearby Hall. Choose from four
bedrooms or a garden guesthouse, all of which
have views of the wetlands nearby. It's the
perfect setting in which to kick back with your
local wine of choice at the end of a hard day's
vineyard touring.
Other Canberra district highlights include
chocolate-makers, great trout fishing, camping,
hiking trails and farm stays. Stock up on local
produce at the farmers' markets that seem to
be springing up everywhere around the region,
offering an abundance of fruit, vegetables, rare
truffles and lovingly raised organic meats.
Round-up
Get there
Clockwise from
below: The Royal
Hotel at Gundaroo;
old vines along
the Poacher's
Way; GRAZING at
Gundaroo serves
up home-grown
produce; Redbrow
Garden, part of the
Poacher's Way.
The Canberra district wine region is three hours'
drive from Sydney.
Stay
The Old Stone House Bed & Breakfast
41 Molonglo Street, Bungendore
02 6238 1888, www.theoldstonehouse.com.au
Redbrow Garden Guesthouse
1143 Namima (formerly Bedulluck) Road,
Murrumbateman
02 6226 8166, www.canberraguesthouse.com.au
Eat
GRAZING
Harp Street, Gundaroo
02 6236 8777, www.grazing.com.au
Flint In the Vines
Shaw Vineyards, 34 Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman
02 6227 5827, www.flintinthevines.net.au
Poachers Pantry
431 Nanima Road, Hall
02 6230 2487, www.poacherspantry.com.au
Drink
Clonakilla
3 Crisps Lane, Murrumbateman
02 6227 5877, www.clonakilla.com.au
Eden Road Wines
3182 Barton Highway (Eden Road),
Murrumbateman
02 6226 8800, www.edenroadwines.com.au
Helm Wines
19 Butts Road, Murrumbateman
02 6227 5953, www.helmwines.com.au
More info
Canberra district wine region information
www.canberrawines.com.au
Visit Canberra
www.visitcanberra.com.au
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