Railway Park, Monaro Highway, Bombala, New South Wales, 2632
Website: www.platypuscountry.org.au/2367.html
Phone Number: 61 02 6458 2027

The Historic Engine and Machinery Society have restored a vast numberof engines and farming implements from around the district and every two years they hold a large Engine Rally. November 2008 sees the next Rally. This is a must for those with an interest in the history of the area and engines in particular. While there is no entry charge for this attraction, patrons are encouraged to make a donation towards the upkeep of thte shed.

1760 Dry Plains Road, Cooma, New South Wales, 2630
Email: info@yarramba.com.au
Website: www.yarramba.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6453 7204

Where the Monaro plains meet the Snowy Mountains, Yarramba is an establishment renowned for its horsemanship. We specialise in personal trail rides for beginners and experienced riders on well trained horses to experience bush riding in one of Australia’s finest landscapes. Located by the Murrumbidgee River between Cooma and Adaminaby, Yarramba is easily accessible for visitors to the Mountains and Kosciuszko areas all year round. We take families, children, couples or individuals out with us on their own instead of being part of a big group, so we can give them our full attention and tailor the route, duration and level of difficulty. Also, we start everybody off with some tuition in our arena so that they feel they have developed some riding skills which can then be tried out on the trail. Mark Layton has had thirty years training horses, teaching riders, shoeing and has been involved in many television productions. Mark's many years of careful study and experience give the novice rider confidence and the more experienced rider a deeper level of insight. Rosemary Beeton has a long and varied career teaching riding all over the world in Arabia, England, Greece, the USA and the Channel Islands. She has managed large stables of

Vale Street, Cooma, New South Wales, 2630
Phone Number: 61 02 6452 5974
Fax Number: 61 02 6452 5973

Located in the beautiful, historic and functioning Cooma Gaol, this museum highlights the varied 200 year history of the Correctional Services in New South Wales with information, displays and artefacts from the convicts through to the modern day system. Inmates guide tours through the museum. Inmate arts and crafts for sale along with Aboriginal art.

2/35 Camp St, The Ardent Alpaca, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
Email: info@ardentalpaca.com.au
Website: www.ardentalpaca.com.au
Phone Number: 61 03 5728 2205
Fax Number: 61 03 5728 2207

At The Ardent Alpaca you are immersed in alpaca from the Australian alpaca carpet on the floor, to ceiling high displays of fashion garments, homewares, accessories, fabulous hand felted pixie boots to stylish peaked caps through to the yarn room where you are greeted with a kaleidoscope of coloured yarns. Opened in Beechworth, Victoria, January 2002, to showcase elite alpaca product and demonstrate the versatility of this rare fleece while promoting the Australian industry and its continuing development. The Ardent Alpaca is a concept alpaca store showcasing the finest quality Australian and imported designer collections for men and women. Whether timeless classic or contemporary chic, our styles and colour palette are ever changing. The expanded range of gorgeous Australian alpaca knitwear, jackets, coats, wraps, scarves, accessories, blankets, throws and socks bearing the Alpaca Connection label, is hugely popular with new items being added at regular intervals. The Kelly and Windsor 100% alpaca quilts in a range of weights and styles, pillows and underlays for cold to tropical climates is proudly Australian made. Alpaca fur products are sensuously soft from beautiful floor rugs, bedspreads, teddy bears, col

254 O'Neills Rd, Nagambie, Victoria, 3608
Email: admin@tahbilk.com.au
Website: www.tahbilk.com.au
Phone Number: 61 03 5794 2555
Fax Number: 61 03 5794 2360

Built in late 2005 to service visitors to Tahbilk, and the Wetlands & Wildlife Reserve in particular, in a striking architectural statement the ironbark, stone and corrugated roofed café building rises from the "Pepper Paddock", where you overlook the Wetlands area from its sweeping outer deck. The café focus is on offering contemporary cuisine with the emphasis on freshness, quality and wherever possible regionality. The comforting reliability of ongoing favourites is supported by an ever-changing selection of daily specials utilising seasonal availabilities. The café is also home to the Dalfarras range of wines (a collaboration between winemaker Alister Purbrick - C.E.O. and chief winemaker at Tahbilk - and his artist wife Rosa) and gallery exhibitions. Walk in entry to the Wetlands & Wildlife Reserve is from alongside the café and visitors also have the unique option of accessing the reserve by dedicated Wetlands Punts whereby you can combine a cruise and a walk with a number of drop-off/pick-up points located along the backwaters of the Wetlands area. Coupled with the historical Tahbilk cellar door just a 5 minute stroll away visitors are provided with an abundance of choice! Wonderful history, distinctive

Alpine Way, Khancoban, New South Wales, 2642
Email: mail@visittumbashire.com.au
Website: www.visittumbashire.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6948 3333
Fax Number: 61 02 6948 3335

Here is where the Legend was created - The Man From Snowy River. Jack Riley, the stockman that Banjo Patterson wrote about in his famous Aussie poem, lived and worked on Tom Groggin Station. This is the country that was the site of that famous ride. A picturesque camping and picnic area, in the Kosciuszko National Park, beside the Murray River, at the foot of the western face of the main range of the Snowy Mountains.

Yulin Avenue, Cooma, New South Wales, 2630
Website: www.snowyhydro.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6453 2004

The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme is one of the engineering wonders of the modern world. With seven power stations, two of which are underground, 16 major dams and over 140 kilometres of transmountain tunnels it is a symbol of Australian endeavour at its best. The Snowy Hydro Information and Education Centre is a state of the art visitor facility showcasesing the amazing story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme from the early construction days to the role the Scheme plays today in the development of Australia. The Centre houses a comprehensive exhibition hall that includes photographic collection, modesl, exhibits and interactive displays. The Centre also has two theatres, a range of souvenirs and maps. Tumut 3 Power Station near Talbingo - guided tours 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Murray 1 Inflowmation Station located at Murray 1 Power Station on the Alpine Way near Khancoban. Developed around the theme water and the environment, the inflowmation station combines videos, computers, photos, movement, lights and water to explore the scheme's role in river management, irrigation and electricity generation. There will be times during winter when adverse weather and road conditions will prevent access to so

53 Longwood Mansfield Rd, Longwood, Victoria, 3665
Email: vineyard@strathbogieboutiquewines.com
Website: www.strathbogieboutiquewines.com
Phone Number: 61 03 9854 5417
Fax Number: 61 03 9854 5457

This 20 acre property was acquired by Jenny Houghton in 1994, for its viticulture potential and as a location for her bed and breakfast cottage. 3 acres was hand planted in 1997 into a light sandy loam. It is ideally situated in the Strathbogie Wine Region right on the border with the Goulburn Valley. Planting has increased to 6 acres; 2 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and 4 acres of Shiraz. Strict viticultural policy with pruning, spraying and hand picking has achieved the required low yield per vine. This has consistently produced small berries of intense colour and flavour. The altitude of 200 metres, combined with the light sandy loam and intensive monitoring, has produced grapes that enable a wine of elegance and complexity to be produced.

Diggins Terrace, Thredbo, New South Wales, 2625
Email: credo@credo.com.au
Website: www.credo.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6457 6844

Credo, means "the belief", and we at the award winning "Credo Restaurant" Thredbo believe in the marriage of great food, fine wine and enjoyable company. After recently being fully renovated, our decor is modern and comfortably warm with a relaxed ambiance. The views are extraordinary, as the restaurant is wrapped in glass and overlooks the Thredbo River, the golf course and the snow peaked mountains.

MURCHISON-GOULBURN WEIR Rd, Nagambie, Victoria, 3608
Email: info@nagambiegold.com.au
Website: www.nagambiegold.com.au
Phone Number: 61 03 9822 4795

As part of the newly formed Goulburn River and Ranges region, only 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, Nagambie is the Horse Capital of Victoria, surrounded by a rich wine culture and the home of Victorian rowing. The Mediterranean style climate of Victoria s Nagambie Lakes District has proved ideal for Nagambie Gold s 1200 olive trees. With the help of family and friends, Susie and Leon Moscovitch planted their trees in two stages during 2000. Inspiration for such a venture stems from Thelma Parris 12 olive trees, which she planted at her home on Nagambie s High Street. It seemed only fitting that four decades later, the family owned farm should be the site of her daughter s return to the land. The property near the Goulburn Weir had not been actively farmed for several generations and the resulting conditions provided a great challenge. However, the three main olive varieties chosen - Correggiola, Frantoio and Manzanilla have all gone on to produce delicious extra virgin olive oil in varying styles and combinations. In recent years, Nagambie Gold has won numerous awards for its extra virgin olive oil, including silver and bronze at the Golden Olive Awards.