What's on:

Saturday 12th May 2012 Burrandowan Picnic Races   Sunday 27th May Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

The Booie Range is home to Crane Wines and Captains Paddock Winery and Cafe.  Sample their award winning wines and enjoy a goumet platter or light lunch at their cellar doors.  You will also find a wonderful aray of homemade treasues of jams and natural body products. Cranes Open: 7 days 10am - 4 pm  Captains Open: 7 days 10am - 5pm   Venture a little further a field (about 40 mins drive) and you'll find the wineries in the Moffatdale area near Murgon.  Taste the wine at Moffatdale Ridge Wines or join their Tuscan Feast on the last Sunday of every month.  Open 7 days 10am - 4pm   Click here for more information about South Burnett Wines and Read the latest Vist Vineyards review of the South Burnett wineries.   We're not what you are looking for?  For a complete range of boutique accommodation options (Traditional B & B's, Cottages & Farmstays) in the South Burnett Region try staysouthburnett.com.au   If food is your passion visit Taste South Burnett now located at the old butter factory and incorporating Kingaroy Cheese.  From the moment you step through our door you will experience an intimate exchange with fine food and wine. The fridges are bursting with a range of handmade cheeses, sauces, dips..... and the neighbouring freezer fully stocked with gourmet, organic ice creams and sorbets. Shelves are laden with local olives, biscuits, oils and oh yes, wine.  Open 7 days 10am - 4pm with free tastings or   If you are in town during the week you MUST visit the Endeavour Foundations Kingaroy Kitchen.  They have a fabulous range of goumet quality foods made from genuine homestyle recipes.  They offer a free tour of the factory and you'll also get a free coffee and a chat.  Their range includes homestyle biscuits, jams, chutneys, dukkah and the list keeps growing every day - all perfect for that take home gift.  Open Monday to Friday 8.30am 4.30pm   To celebrate that special occasion try the Bello Vista Restaurant (previously known as The Belltower) for a long lazy lunch.  It is on the way to Crane Wines and has the 2nd best view (next to ours!) in the area.  Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am till late and Sunday fom 8.30 - 5pm.  For bookings phone 41627632   In Kingaroy the choice for lunch or dinner would have to be Accents Restaurant in Alford Street.  Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm and lunch Tuesday to Friday 9 - 2.30pm.  Check their menus on the website and phone 41622990 to book.   Another favourite is Ruby's Restaurant at the Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy Street.  One of the oldest pubs in town, the new owners have done a wonderful job of creating a fine dining experience and the word is that its weekend breakfasts are great - You won't find any poker machines in this hotel!  Phone 41621815. Closer to home visit Sunny Ridge Gardens.  For a small donation you can wander through acres of gardens and walking tracks or Relax at the Ridge on one of their afternoons of fine food and drinks whilst being entertained.  Check their website for upcoming events.  Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm   For a day trip why not visit the Bunya Mountains - the largest remaining area of Bunya Pines in the world.  It's a 50 minute drive from Hillview and there is a number of rainforest walks and picnic areas.     Drive yourself around the South Burnett or do a tour.  Pursers Coaches offer free pick up and drop off for guests at Hillview Cottages.  Full day tours start from $65 per person and include lunch.  Let Harvey or Andrew entertain you for the day.  Ph  41681533 Indulge in a relaxing massage in the privacy of your cottage.  Visiting massage therapist available specialising in Swedish, Remedial and Lymphatic.  $65 per hour or $120 per couple.  (Advance bookings essential Ph Lorraine 0438 642 292) or   Visit the Peanut Van and try their 11 different flavoured peanuts as well as plain, salted and roasted in the shell.   Best and freshest in the world.  Open 7 days   Visit Bethany - Kingaroy's most famous farm and home to the Bjelke-Petersen family.  Do a tour of the property on Wednesday or Saturday for just $10 per person and enjoy an afternoon tea of their famous pumpkin scones.  Advance bookings essential. And don't forget all those country golf courses in the district.  Play a relaxing round for a fraction of the price of metropolitan courses.  Kingaroy has a great 18 hole golf course.  Check out their website.

 

Hillview Cottages, on the Booie Range 297 Birt Rd, Kingaroy   info@hillviewcottages.com.au Ph:  Steve & Cathy Davis (07) 4162 1727 or  0400 11 77 56