Rayanne Homestead
www.rayanne.com.au
Cnr Oatlands Rd & Martin St,
Mount Barker
Ph: (08) 9851 1562
Fax: (08) 9851 2440
E-mail: bookatrayanne@bigpond.com
Big Bird & Wolf Chalets
www.bigbirdwolfchalets.com
836 Newdegate Road, Kendenup WA 6323
Ph: (08) 9851 4343
E-mail: bigbirdwolfchalets@yahoo.com
Mount Barker Caravan & Cabin Accommodation
www.mtbarkercaravanpark.com
Albany Highway, Mount Barker
Ph: (08) 9851 1691 Fax: (08) 9851 2690
E-mail: mtbarkercaravanpark@bigpond.com
View from Castle Rock Skywalk
Balancing Rock at Porongurup Range
The Castle Rock Skywalk
Skywalk from top of Castle Rock
All photos copyright!
Mt Barker Park Home Village
New Quality Park Home FOR SALE
2 large bedrooms with built in robes, study or 3rd bedroom, 2 w.c, floor coverings, window treatments, split system aircon, raked ceilings, large north facing verandah,carport, fenced 350sqm block with 20 year renewable lease. No stamp duty, no rates, site fees are only $85.00 per week. If you are over 55 and would like to live in a secure, friendly & safe environment come and live/retire here.
For more details, photos or an inspection
call Steve Smith today
08-9851 1691 |
YOUR VISITOR INFORMATION
CENTRE FOR THE GREAT SOUTHERN
Mount Barker is located approximately 350 kms (4 hour drive) south of Perth and is the central hub of the Great Southern region. Mount Barker is your ideal base to explore the Porongurup Range, Stirling Range, Albany, Denmark, and everything in between. Here you will find many attractions both man-made and natural - sample the locally produced wines from the region's 100+ wineries, climb Bluff Knoll or take the tourist drive through the heart of the Stirling Ranges, or, delight in the Karri forest in the Porongurup Range. Enjoy the locally produced arts and crafts, dine at one of our many local cafes and restaurants, or visit the local museum and art galleries.
CASTLE ROCK GRANITE SKYWALK
That's right, there is an amazing new Skywalk that has been built at the top of Castle Rock. I've put some pictures up to the left. It's well worth the walk up to Castle Rock as long as you have a good head for heights. The views are stunning of the surrounding plains. Tourists who have visited this are saying it's better than the Tree Top Walk.
FUN AT THE LIBRARY FOR THE KIDS - Friday, 16th December
Come and join us for a Christmas Story, Christmas songs and a Christmas Party! Morning tea provided. From 10.30am to 12.30pm
CAROLS IN THE PARK - Saturday, 17th December from 5.30pm at Wilson Park
Bring the whole family and your friends for a wonderful evening of singing Christmas Carols. Bring a picnic, sausage sizzle available, or just come for the Carols, which begin at 7.00pm. Phone 9851 2172 for more information.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME AT THE RECREATION CENTRE
The School Holiday programme starts from 19th December with activities ranging from Water Wars to Rock Climbing, a movie afternoon and Roller-disco. For more details please check the Shire web-site or call into the Rec Centre for a copy of the programme, or download the programme HERE.
EXHIBITION OF MOSAIC WORKS - from Saturday 26th November to Friday, 30th December at the local Visitor Centre, Albany Hwy
This exhibition, titled "Patterns in Nature" features 16 mosaic works that were selected by an independent judge from 78 entries from three countries for a national travelling exhibition around Australia. Mount Barker is fortunate to be the host of this exhibition in WA.
FESTIVE TIMES AT THE LIBRARY FOR ADULTS - Thursday, 22nd December
Seasonal refreshments for our wonderful customers. From 11.00am to 4.00pm
Michelle Parsons Pink Ladies Day and NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE - Friday, 30th December at Mt Barker Turf Club
Unfortunately, due to rain, the Michelle Parsons Pink Ladies Day that was scheduled for October had to be postponed to 30th December, but that makes it an even bigger and better New Year's Eve Eve. And no, I didn't make a mistake, what else can you call the day before New Year's Eve? Ladies will again be able to frock up and frill out to win the gorgeous 9 ct gold Bracelet from Leading Edge Jewellers. Racing is held at the Mt Barker Turf Club, McDonald
Avenue, Mt Barker.
CLUB MEETING - Mt Barker Speedway - Saturday, 7th January
Gates open at 10.00am, at Les Gorman Speedway. A great family
day out, canteen available. Racing starts at 1.00pm
GREAT SOUTHERN SOUNDS - Live Music with 3 bands - Friday, 13th January at Plantagenet District Hall
Three bands will be playing at this Concert - "44th Sunset" coming straight from South Bound, "Prize Fighter" our own local progressive rock band, and, "Dumbfounded" from Denmark. Doors open 6.30pm - 11pm. Tickets are $10.00-$15.00 at the door and Tickets are ON SALE NOW from Locked and Loaded and Poppy’s Patch in Mt Barker and Teahouse Books in Denmark. The Albany outlet will be confirmed soon.
MT BARKER GRAPES AND GALLOPS - Sunday, 15th January at Mt Barker Turf Club
Come and see the richest sprint race in southern WA - the $90,000 Mungrup Stud Sprint. A fantastic day of racing, food and wine.
PLANTAGENET WINES
OPEN -
Saturday 24th December 10.00-am – 3.00pm
OPEN - Saturday, 31st December 10.00am
- 3.00pm
CLOSED - 25th December (Christmas Day) & 26th December (Boxing Day)
CLOSED - 1st January (New Years Day)
BARBIES STEAKHOUSE
OPEN - Saturday, 24th December 6.00pm to late
WINDRUSH WINES
CLOSED - Friday, 23rd December to Thursday, 29th December.
CLOSED - Monday, 2nd January
OPEN -
Friday, 30th, Saturday, 31st December and Sunday 1st January
PLANTAGENET SHIRE
Administration, Mt Barker and Rocky Gully Libraries- CLOSED from 23rd December to 2nd January
Mt Barker Swimming Pool - CLOSED 25th December. OPEN - 26th and 27th December 12.00pm to 6.00pm. OPEN - 1st and 2nd January 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Mt Barker Recreation Centre - CLOSED 23rd December to 2nd January. OPEN 3rd to 6th January 3.00pm to 8.00pm ONLY. Open normal hours from 9th January.
Waste Management Facilities - CLOSED 25th December ONLY
Great Southern Regional Cattle Saleyards - No sales week ending 30th December
MT BARKER COUNTRY CHEMIST
OPEN - Saturday, 24th December for extended hours 9.00am to 5.30pm
CLOSED - Sunday, 25th December to Tuesday, 27th December
OPEN - Wednesday, 28th to Friday, 30th December
OPEN - Saturday, 31st December for extended hours 9.00am to 3.00pm
CLOSED - Sunday, 1st and Monday, 2nd January
PORONGURUP SHOP & TEAROOM
CLOSED - Sunday 25th December
HARVEST TRAIL
The Harvest Trail information is HERE. If you're travelling around and have the appropriate Visa then you can obtain some casual work in the horticulture industry.
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