Stories

Getting amongst the locals and utilising the recreational offering of the enormous spread of water we are lucky enough to be able to use whenever and however our hearts desire is an absolute must! Lake Mulwala and the Murray River are a cherished icon of the area and are perfect for getting some solid Waterskiing time in over the warmer months, making Yarrawonga/Mulwala one of the most popular places in VIC/NSW to bring the boat to and holiday alongside the water with friends and family! Although waterskiing is a super fun sport that people of all ages and fitness levels can get involved in as well as being an unmissable experience when visiting the area, it can be an expensive hobby!...

The 20 year old Rich Glen Olive Farm and Cafe; owned and run by the amazingly talented Rosaland Vodusek and her husband Daimien is a true representation of a family built empire, signifying the 'paddock to plate' way of living - where produce is home grown, nurtured, harvested and then prepared with love in a way that you've never seen before. With over 30,000 olive trees in the Olive Grove, you can imagine the mass output of this pure, cold pressed, healthy home essential that is Rich Glen Olive Estates' Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). Even more impressively though, Ros has taken their EVOO business about 10 steps further, expanding on the paddock to plate lifestyle like you couldn't...

  With such an abundance of impressive wineries responsible for many Aussie renowned, award winning drops of vino - family history and true passion for creating quality wine being the heart and soul of all varieties might I add - it’s no wonder we love to brag about our very own North East Victorian Wine Region, particularly, the Rutherglen Wine Region, being so close to home and having been in the game since the mid 1800’s. 19 Cellar Doors make up this impressive Wine Region and are known collectively as The Winemakers of Rutherglen. With the closest of the bunch being only about 30 minutes from home here in Yarrawonga, it’s no wonder every local wine lover considers the short...

'Capturing the essence of the Australian Outback, our Native Series combines local flora & fauna as key ingredients in a range of therapeutic, relaxation, & beauty products which are based on simple daily rituals. All products are made from Natural Australian Ingredients. We use no artificial colour, fragrance, glycols, paragons or mineral oils, sodium laureate surfaces, or mineral oils. Tested on humans.' - ADDITION STUDIO. Addition Studio is a multifaceted, refined Design Studio, creating pieces that are essential to both visually inspire and decorate a space as well as cleanse the mind and inflict creativity. Recently branching out in to the luxury relaxation and beauty essentials market - they have created their 'Australian Outback' range - inspired by traditional, Indigenous natural remedies to...

Our ultimate coffee 'go to' destination at 123 Belmore Street Yarrawonga have opened their new dining room subsequent to the recent extension of their Kitchen - with more food offerings comes higher demand for more seating for every man and his dog to bring the friends and fam along! Everyone wants a slice of what Hardy has to offer on their new, eclectic menu to accompany their Allpress Espresso hit - and now there's more room for activities inside! The big dining table is fantastic for a group brunch/lunch and the timber bench facing the window allows the morning sun to warm your seat for you before you arrive and is the ideal perch to chill out, read a magazine and watch the busy...

Passionate, 5 generation Winemaker, Mandy Jones excitedly announces that the Jones Winery and Vineyard Restaurant Rutherglen has recently welcomed a new chef, former Albury resident Briony Bradford - Briony's approach to cooking is French inspired and evolves with the seasons as she writes her menu based on what is fresh and ready to use in the region at the time. Her experience in the kitchen spans over 15 years and her niche in French cuisine was derived after having worked alongside and been mentored by some of the best in the businesss, both in London, UK and Sydney, AUS. The new and very exciting flare added to Jones Restaurant will no doubt pose as a fantastic asset to the Rutherglen region, introducing something...