WHILE Euroa might be the gateway to the North East, the entire Strathbogie region is a hub of innovative boutique local food and wine producers.
Driving through the beautiful Strathbogie Shire, you will see many sheep farms, horse studs and stunning natural landscapes, but dig a little deeper and you will discover a host of food enterprises.
Whether you are after olives, lemons, cherries, garlic, succulent meats or market gardens of herbs and vegetables, the Strathbogie region is the place to go.
One of the amazing local initiatives to come out of the COVID pandemic was the birth of Strathbogie Local, which is all about linking local food growers to local customers on the open food network.
Enjoy preserves from the Ruffy Store, dukkah mixes from Strathbogie Flavours, olives from Marraweeny Olives or biscuits from Boho Valley Produce.
Sample and purchase local foods at the Violet Town Community Market, Strathbogie Local online store, the Euroa Village Farmers' Market, the Tahbilk Market or at the Weekend Local Cafe and other select cafes throughout the region.
If wine or beer is more your style, make a trip to one of the amazing wineries or brewers in the region.
Maygars Hill Vineyard and Cottage (Longwood East), Fowles Wine (Avenel), Elgo Estate Wines (Upton Hill) and RPL Wines (Locksley) are just a few names to get you started while for those who enjoy a local pale ale or stout, Strathbogie Brewing Company or Mog Brew will be top of your list.
Not all are open to the public, but their wine or beer can be found in local restaurants and cafes including Northern Republic (at the Old Flour Mill), Weekend Local Cafe and the historic Butter Factory.
Pack yourself a picnic of fresh local produce and make your way into the gorgeous Strathbogie Ranges and explore nearby towns and the natural surrounds.
Fantastic sporting facilities abound across the shire and whether you are a casual or competitive golfer, there are plenty of stunning golf courses to enjoy like the Strathbogie Golf Course with its beautiful views of the surrounding hillside.
Euroa is home to many attractions and has excellent event, conference and venue options, including stunning historic buildings to choose from.
Sevens Creek walking track and the Seven Creeks Park at Euroa is a beautiful place for a stroll before or after lunch or take a walk around the Euroa Arboretum and wander the revegetated wasteland of native flora – you might even be fortunate enough to catch a rainbow trout.
In the heart of the Strathbogie Tablelands you will find Polly McQuinns weir on Seven Creeks and Gooram Falls with its picturesque waterfall and extensive rock pools.
Long and short walks can be taken at Rocky Ned Lookout, Mt Separation and Mt Wombat – Mt Wombat providing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from the peak.
Make the Strathbogie region your place to get away from it all this autumn and indulge in the season's harvest and work of local producers.
To find out more information about anything in this article and what Euroa and district has to offer, visit www.visiteuroa.org.au.
