*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Hoskinstown Chestnut Roast is on again. Don’t know anything about chestnuts? Then here is an opportunity for you. There will be chestnuts galore to sample (roasted, in soups and sauces, other goodies), demonstrations of how to cook with chestnuts, gourmet foods from regional producers, […]
READ MORECaptains Flat Country Markets
The Captains Flat Country Markets are friendly, relaxed markets held the first Saturday of each month (except January) selling craft, homemade jewellery, local produce, handcrafted timber goods, plants, homemade cakes, slices biscuits, pre-loved goods, and much more. The Markets’ Cafe provides fresh tea and real coffee and various community groups provide a barbecue. The Captains […]
READ MOREYanununbeyan State Conservation Area
Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area, near Queanbeyan and Captains Flat, is a great place for horse riding, cycling, walking, picnicking and birdwatching. If you’re after a bit of isolation and a lot of peace and solitude, Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area is just the place to visit. You can be as active or as passive as you […]
READ MOREApple Box Flat picnic area
Apple Box Flat picnic area, in Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area, allows you to enjoy a totally natural environment without having to travel very far from civilisation. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it or stock up at the bakery of a nearby town and roll out the thermos for a break from […]
READ MORETweenhills Chestnuts
Tweenhills Chestnuts is a family operated chestnut orchard located at Hoskinstown, not far from Queanbeyan and Canberra. The farm has about 1200 chestnut trees, all planted since 1997. They specialise in growing chestnuts that are great to roast- sweet and easy to peel. They welcome families and groups to the farm during April to pick […]
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