Save the date! Join us for art exhibitions + workshops + fine food and wine + theatre + live music. Our festival promotes Penola’s rich literary, art and cultural heritage, and the fine wines of Coonawarra - and it's considered one of Australia’s leading regional arts festivals. Lots to do for the whole the whole family. Program to be released in the coming months - so stay tuned!
Its on again...Grape Friday!! This year we are changing it up a little and focusing on the EGGS!! Did you know that our Bio Dynamic Field Blend is not the only thing we make in these very interesting vessels..we also make our delicious Skin Contact white wine 'Samphire" in them as well! Come join us and share a glass (or two), while listening to the tunes of Billy Watkins and munching on one of Adam [...]
What better way to finish the holiday season and fire up 2019 by partaking in one of the New Year’s first Tour events. An ADG B-Tier Event, the Centenary Championships will be 3 rounds held over Friday/Saturday the 11th & 12th of January at the Crater Lakes Disc Golf Park. The easiest way to register for this event for now is by selecting the below link, scrolling down to this event in pending events then [...]
A local cave diver has made a once in a life time discovery of prehistoric mega fauna fossils while diving in one of Mount Gambier's largest cave systems. Among these fossils were the bones of Australia's largest carnivorous mammal, the marsupial lion (Thylacoleo carnifex). Cave Divers and Scientist have worked together to piece together this piece of history, with it being an ongoing discovery. To view a full report of the discovery, visit ABC South East [...]
You've seen the pretty pictures, now it's time to learn the stories that make up this incredible region! Our region is full of the most remarkable stories that are set to amaze you. Be guided by a local guide and uncover the rich history, natural wonders, and interesting characters that shape Mount Gambier. Whether it’s our unique volcanic region or our pioneering history that interests you, our trained guides will captivate your imagination and [...]
The Fibonacci in Nature Exhibition exhibition will coincide with the Caroline Hills Open Garden days and aims to celebrate patterns in nature. In 1202 AD, Leonardo Fibonacci wrote in his book “Liber Abaci” of a simple numerical sequence. This sequence was known as early as the 6th century AD by Indian mathematicians, but it was Fibonacci who introduced it to the west. Starting with 0 and 1, each new number in the sequence is simply [...]
Caroline Hills is a large rambling country 3 acre garden divided into several areas by walls, plants or other structures. There is a focus on form, texture and perfume. Shady trees frame beautiful vistas and from the extensive cool green lawns, paths wind through borders filled with violets, liliums, poppies, wisteria, echiums and other assorted perennials and bulbs. Box hedging adds formality to the plantings and a selection of shrubs, along with deciduous and native [...]
Mount Gambier Hotel presents ' The Bubbles and Breakfast Wine Tour ' in conjunction with the cabernet celebrations we have partnered up with Patricks of Coonawarra, Hollicks Winery and Katnook Estate Winery. Please join us for a divine cocktail breakfast cooked by our head chef Richard Moretti, this will be accompanied by selected local bubbles from the region. Breakfast Menu Egg & Bacon Sliders Sausage Bacon & Egg Sliders Fruit Salad Yoghurt Granola Cups Cocktail [...]
Seen Mt Gambier from the sky before? Been in a helicopter before? Hows about killing two birds with one stone with a 5 minute helicopter joyflight from 1000 feet above. $60 per person
"Journaling is like WHISPERING to one's self and LISTENING at the same time" - Mina Murry Megan from Blue Indigo Yoga and local artist Krystyna Moore are teaming up to bring you a deeply soul connecting and creative workshop. Begin with a deeply connecting yoga practice to open your body and mind to your inner expression, then learn how to create a beautiful personal art journal to outwardly express your inner creativity and individuality. Art [...]
