The local area is full of terrific things to see and do.
RUFFY PRODUCE STORE
The Ruffy Produce Store is open for breakfast and lunch Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays. Coffee, local produce, jams, preserves, pickles and regional wines available.
26 Nolans Road Ruffy Victoria 3666 Telephone: +61 (03) 5790 4387
http://www.ruffy.com.au/
VIOLET TOWN FARMERS MARKET
Open the 2nd Saturday of every month, 8.30am to 1.00pm, at the Recreation Reserve, Tulip St, Violet Town.
http://www.violettown.org.au/market/CommunityMarket.htm
THE ODD JUG AND PLANT NURSERY (ROSEHILL)
Over 1000 unusual jugs and other collectables on display. The nursery specialises in Pelargonium’s, Geraniums, Hostas and many Cottage plants. Devonshire teas are served in the garden. Group bookings welcome. Open weekends and public holidays or by appointment, 10am – 5pm. 459 Buntings Hill Road, Ruffy 3666
http://www.theoddjug.com.au/
ANTCLIFF’S CHASE WINES
Antcliff’s Chase wines is situated at Caveat, a small hamlet in the Southern end of the Strathbogie ranges of N – E Victoria halfway between Yea and Euroa. Established in 1982 it is a small family owned enterprise committed to the production of truly distinctive table wines that display the full gamut of varietal and regional characteristics. The Vineyard is situated 580 metres above sea level on soils composed of well drained granitic sandy loams which are relatively infertile and deep. Antcliff’s produces Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a Cabernet ensemble. The cellar door is open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. weekends or by appointment, Phone: (03) 5790 4333.
Caveat-Dropmore Road, Caveat 3660
http://antcliffschasewines.com/
BUNGLE BOORI
Pack a picnic lunch and drive approximately twenty minutes down the road from Namparra Leigh through some fabulous scenery and grazing land to Bungle Boori swimming hole. Laze about in the shallows during the heat of the Summer.
THE HEDGE MAZE AT AVENEL
Hide away with Ned and Gang at the Avenel Maze. Fun for the family abounds as mini golf, mazes, a rock labyrith, horse shoe and draught games come to light to delight the family for hours.
Open 10am-5pm School Holidays, Public Holidays then Thursday-Monday inclusive.
471 Upton Road, Avenel 3664
http://www.avenelmaze.com.au/
THE ROCKERY AT LONGWOOD
Beautiful displays of Gemstones and Minerals from around the world. Jewellery and gifts made on the premises. Crystals, fossils and Fluorescent Minerals. Relax with a real coffee or Devonshire tea.
Hours: Open 10am-5pm, Wednesday – Sunday All School & Public Holidays or by appointment.
31-33 Hill Street Longwood, Victoria, 3665
http://www.therockery.com.au/