Have yourself a a highlands’  celebration at one of the ‘Flavours’ series held throughout the Highlands every long weekend, 2014's event on 7.8.9 June features things to see, to do, to eat and to drink  while enjoying the crisply beautiful Highland winter.

One of the exciting new attractions are Joadja Town Ghost  Tours is this mid 19th century former village & shale mine deep in the valley about 25 kms from Mittagong is being restored and guests can enjoy a tour of the ruins, tapas and snacks at the licensed on-site kiosk.

And check out the ‘under construction’ Whisky Distillery, 1760 Joadja Rd. Joadja.   www.joadjatown.com.au

And jazz it is too!   Berrima’s Joadja Vineyards is featuring the acclaimed  Tony Gardner’s Swing Society Benny Goodman Project band at their ‘Music in the Vines’ series of concerts.  Guests can taste the latest wine releases, enjoy a hot pizza and picnic in the vines while ‘stomping up a storm’ with the band. Sunday 8 June from 1pm.  NO ENTRY FEE !  www.joadjawinery.com.au

Li-sun Exotic Mushroom Tunnel Tours are back by popular demand, with two tours on offer:  10.30am and 12.30pm on Sunday 8 June.  Bookings essential. T:  02 4871 2524, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Another new happening!  Bousaada Vineyards & Cellar Door, Mittagong will feature ‘ Welcome to Winter’s Kransky Saturday’  7 June at 12.30 t0 3.3pm. Guests can warm up with Mulled Wine by the brazier, enjoy’ Kransky with the lot’  taste their acclaimed Stringy Bark Mead and latest wine vintages. Plus live music with the talented young band ‘Compass’.

There's a wide range of day tours by the acclaimed Highlands Wine Tours.   Details:  www.highlandwinetours.com.au  

No visit to the Highlands is complete without a visit to the iconic 50s USA-style Bernie’s Diner in Moss Vale.  A wide ranging menu, open every day and ‘lots of sass’ with Yanni at 402 Argyle St (Moss Vale Rd) Moss Vale. www.berniesdiner.com.au

Berrima’s Bakehouse Motel is a charming property in historic Berrima.  Close to restaurants, cafes, boutiques and the early 19th century Surveyor General Inn.  Early bookings recommended    www.berrimamotel.com.au

Hot Canary Gourmet Meats and Products is where visitors can taste the new range of gourmet small goods from the acclaimed Pino Dolci range including Cacciatori Truffle, Bresaiola, Mortadalle and seafood direct from Sydney Markets.  Cnr. Station & Bowral Sts. Bowral.  T:  02 4862 2089

More celebrations:   www.highlandfoodiegroup.com.au T: 02 4871 2524    email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it