HILLTOPS
WHAT TO DO

HILLTOPS – WHAT TO DO

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PICK YOUR OWN FRUIT

At Young, you can enjoy a Pick Your Own Cherry experience or let someone else do the work and purchase some fresh delicious fruit.
The Young Cherry Season typically runs from the beginning of November to the end of December. The exact timing depends a lot upon the weather. After Christmas other stone fruits such as plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots become available.
Don’t forget the biggest event of all at the climax of the cherry season the National Cherry Festival which in the first full weekend of December.
We recommend contacting the Young Visitor Information Centre on 1800 628 233 to find out what fruit is available for your visit.

Here is a selection of orchards:

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ALLAMBIE ORCHARD & CAFE
3725 Olympic Hwy Wombat
Ph 0418 462 821
www.allambieorchard.com
Google Map

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BALLINACLASH
Ballinaclash Orchard & Cellar Door, 4321-4335 Olympic Hwy Young
Ph 0418 271 770
Email fruitandwine@ballinaclash.com.au
www.ballinaclash.com.au
Pick your own fruit page:
ballinaclash.com.au/pick-your-own
www.facebook.com/ballinaclashwinesfruit
Google Map

There is no better way to experience the stone-fruit season — cherries, apricots & plums — and our beautiful countryside than our Pick-Your-Own orchard! Open 7 days a week, 8am to 5pm during the season — November and December (or until picked out!) — when ripe fruit is available.

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EASTLAKES FAMILY TREE
Fairfield’s Orchard Packing Shed 3923 Olympic Highway, Wombat 2587
Ph 02 6384 3403
Email admin@eastlakes.net
eastlakes.net
We are a small family-run farm passionate about producing high quality fruit as well as connecting people to where their food comes from.

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HILL LOCK ORCHARD
78 Racecreek Rd Wombat
Ph 0439 947 727
www.facebook.com/hilltopscherries
Google Map 

MAIN RANGE CHERRY ORCHARD
831 Boundary Rd Wombat
Ph 0403 708 144
www.mainrangeorchard.com.au
Google Map 

VALLEY FRESH CHERRIES AND STONEFRUIT
4179 Olympic Hwy Young
Ph 0448 842 930
www.valleyfreshcherries.com.au
Google Map 

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GO FISHING ON WYANGALA DAM

The Wyangala Dam is the second oldest dam built for irrigation in NSW and It is the only dam on the Lachlan River system which feeds the Murrumbidgee River, and in turn, feeds the Murray River.

“Lake Wyangala is located a short drive from Cowra at the junction of the Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers. The lake is a clean, clear vast expanse of water. The surrounding area offers excellent accommodation and camping facilities. There are bungalows, cottages, cabins and even a couple of houseboats. There are plenty of powered and unpowered grassy campsites and caravan sites and even a backwater camping area for the more adventurous.” VISIT HILLTOPS REGION

Ph 02 6345 0877
Email wyangalawaters@reflectionsholiday.com.au
reflectionsholidayparks.com.au

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DISCOVER THE LOCAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

LAMBING FLAT CHINESE FESTIVAL YOUNG – MARCH
Marking Young’s turbulent gold rush history and the important contribution of the Chinese in the development of Australia.
www.visithilltopsregion.com.au

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IRISH WOOLFEST BOOROWA – OCTOBER
Head to Boorowa for the Irish Woolfest, a major event for NSW and a highlight on the Hilltops Region’s Spring calendar.
Boorowa is world-renowned for its fine Merino wool, and the event showcases the beautiful wool from the region. The week-long festival has wool shows, wool workshops, shearing displays and much more all around the town.
irishwoolfest.com.au

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LET FLY AT THE HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL – OCTOBER
Harden Picnic Racecourse, Burley Griffin Way, Harden NSW.
A fun, family, major community event located at Harden Racecourse, Harden NSW.
Organised by a volunteer local committee with the support of the community it has many fun and free activities for children and is funded by company sponsorship and attendee donations.
hardenkitefestival.org/
www.facebook.com/Harden-Kite-Festival-223052461428068
https://www.instagram.com/hardenkitefestival/?hl=en

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NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL YOUNG – DECEMBER

Find the answers to these important questions… Will the longest Pip Spit record be broken again this year? Who will be the Cherry Pie Eating Champion? Whose head will hold the Cherry Queen Crown and the big question, how fast and how clean can you pick a lug of Cherries? The only way to find out is to be there.
Ph 1800 628 233
Email vic@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
nationalcherryfestival.com.au/
www.facebook.com/CherryFestivalYoung/
www.instagram.com/hilltopsregion/

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CHERRY BLOSSOM LONG LAZY LUNCH YOUNG – SEPTEMBER
Savour a long lunch in the breathtaking orchard landscape, covered in pink and white blossoms, and home to Australia’s best cherries in Cherry Capital country.
Long trestle tables, exceptional Hilltops food and wines, and the rustic charm of one of the region’s most picturesque orchards combine for a promising experience during the springtime blossoms.
Ph 1800 628 233
Email vic@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
nationalcherryfestival.com.au

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SIP LOCAL WINES

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TAKE A WALK IN THE COUNTRY

DISCOVER JUGIONG RECREATION RESERVE
Explore the bank of the Murrumbidgee River in the heart of Jugiong.
“Where the Murrumbidgee flows, enjoy seasonal Murray Cod and Trout fishing opportunities – ask a local for favoured fishing spots! Or bring the canoe and go for a paddle down the river. Pitch your tent here for the night and watch the stars fill up the night sky.” VISIT HILLTOPS REGION
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EXPLORE BEN HALL’S CAVE
“A short walk takes you through pretty scenery and hiking up to the historic bushrangers’ cave lookout, where the history of the area comes alive.” NATIONAL PARKS
“Ben Hall’s Cave, reputed to be Ben’s hideout cave has been preserved by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Situated on the western side of Weddin Mountain the cave is a sprightly 30-minute walk with a great view of the surrounding farmland. The Weddin mountains have three marked walking tracks. The walk up to Ben Hall’s Cave, the magnificent Eualdrie and Peregrine Lookouts and the Weddin Gap walking track.” VISIT HILLTOPS REGION

MAKE HISTORY ALONG THE YOUNG HERITAGE WALK
The best ways to embrace the past and interact with some of Young’s most noteworthy landmarks is by taking a self-directed heritage town walk. Two walks are recommended and both start from the Young Visitor Information Centre at the former Railway Station on Anderson Park. Pick up a brochure for your self directed tour at the Visitor Information Centre. Ph 1800 628 233 
www.visithilltopsregion.com.au/see-do/local-attractions/historical-sites-and-heritage-locations/young-heritage-walks/

WALK BESIDE THE RIVER IN BOOROWA
Enjoy the walking trail along the Boorowa River. Keep an eye out for duck-billed platypus and Boorowa’s iconic Superb Parrot. A perfect spot to take the bicycle.
www.visithilltopsregion.com.au/towns-villages/boorowa/

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Have a great day out and play some golf too! At the Harden Country Club

“Harden Country Club is a small regional Club comprising of some 90 golfing members and 500 social members. Harden Country Club provides the finest sporting, entertainment and recreational facility in the region.”

Harden Country Club
52 East Street, Harden 2587
Ph 02 6386 2483
Email admin@hardencountryclub.com.au
hardencountryclub.com.au/

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YOUNG & HILLTOPS REGION INFORMATION CENTRES

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YOUNG VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Anderson Park, Lovell St, Young NSW 2594
Ph 1800 628 233
Email vic@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
www.visithilltopsregion.com.au/about/visitor-information-centres
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays 9.30am to 4.00pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

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BOOROWA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Old Court House Building, Marsden Street, Boorowa NSW 2586
Ph 1800 628 233
Email vic@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
www.visithilltopsregion.com.au/about/visitor-information-centres
Open seven days 9.00am to 5.00pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday. Mon – Sun from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

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HARDEN MURRUMBURRAH VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
History Hall, Albury Street, Harden Murrumburrah NSW 2587
Ph 1800 628 233
Email vic@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
https://www.visithilltopsregion.com.au/about/visitor-information-centres/
Open seven days 10.00am to 4.00pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.