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Merely seconds away from Abode Murrumbateman, Murrumbateman Village Market is a friendly market, specialising in local fresh food and crafts. The market sells a wide range of local crafts, pottery and handmade goods, as well as organic vegetables, local produce from local gardens, plus breads, cakes, pastries, jams, honey, sauces, chillies, a range of meats, […]

The Yass Rotary Community Markets showcase the best of the Canberra region’s local produce. Makers, farmers, orchardists, livestock producers, bakers, chefs, compost makers and crafters gather from all over the Murrumbateman region to participate in this friendly community wide event to sell their wares and farm fresh produce. Entry is by gold coin, with proceeds […]

The Crisp Galleries are set in a magical three hectare garden of purpose designed plant themed ‘rooms’ which is sure to enchant all visitors, not just the avid gardener. Over fifteen years in the making, the gardens contain wonderful surprises around every corner. In addition to the stunning gardens, within the grounds there is a […]

This cosy little bar showcases wine and live music from Yass Valley and beyond. Try the delicious tapas or a sweet treat while enjoying wines from the local region. The Yazz Bar boasts a lovely, relaxing courtyard, an ideal place to listen to music under the stars, or as the weather cools enjoy the ambiance […]

Situated in an historic stone building constructed in 1848 as a church and school. The gallery is home to the wood-fired ceramics of Ian Jones and Moraig McKenna. The works are fired in a 9 metre long anagama style wood-fired kiln. Fired up only three times a year for five days, the kiln ash delivers […]

Tootsie Fine Art & Design is a funky art space with a friendly atmosphere. The Rhino cafe offers gourmet coffee, cakes and light lunches. Tootsie provides exhibition and performance spaces, a restored workshop space for hire and a sculpture garden for artists and art lovers to enjoy. 

Described as one of the most beautiful and fascinating tour cave systems in Australia, Careys Caves offers opportunities not found on conventional cave tours. There are a total of seven beautiful chambers of Crystal formations. There are 30 steps down into Careys Cave. After this, most of the pathways are fairly level. The floors of […]

Set in a ‘Slab Hut’ designed and built to replicate local buildings from the 1800’s, the Rollonin Cafe offers an authentic country experience for everybody. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful, rustic cafe. Ever popular with families, special occasions, weddings and reunions. Kids can play outside and meet the farm […]

Collector Wines produce small quantities of hand-made table wine, offering balance, character and depth of flavour. Farmed on soil characterised by its pink granites and shale loams, the Collector region on the southern tablelands of New South Wales produces grapes of distinct tone and depth.

This charming, understated little cafe is casual to the core, but there’s a considered quality to the food and coffee, whether its braised in Collector Wines’ Shiraz  or a roll filled with Boxgum grazing bacon and eggs from the chooks out the back, that makes this place every bit worthy of a detour.