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Events
http://www.pyrenees.org.au/calendar.htm
All year round in the Pyrenees there are days dedicated to fine
wines, dining, petanque, horseracing and more. The Pyrenees Vignerons
Association list the experiences you don't want to miss out on.
Wineries
http://www.pyrenees.org.au/wineries.htm
With 12 wineries within driving distance, visiting cellar doors
in the Pyrenees is more than an afternoons activity. To tempt your
palette, start exploring the latest vintages, news and attractions
of these wineries online.
Wine History of the Pyrenees Region
http://www.mountavoca.com.au/apages/frame1.html
In 1870 the Avoca shire recorded that 216 gallons of wine was
produced in the area. The story of how the Pyrenees soil came to
produce the bold reds of today, is one not lacking in drama, politics
and a little change. Read the brief version of an epic tale at the
Mount Avoca Winery website.
Dining
http://www.pyrenees.org.au/dining.htm
From traditional pub to a la carte dining, all within 15 minutes
of MONTGRANGE.
Petanque
http://www.petanque.org/
The local Petanque Piste is the place to gather on a Sunday afternoon.
However if you b.y.o. boules, you can take advantage of the barbecue
and play equipment any time of the day - just don't forget the glass
of shiraz to help your balance. Visit the world wide web petanque
and boule community, to learn more about this traditionally French
pastime. You may want to brush up on the rules before this Sunday.
Goldfields
http://www.finders.com.au/centshire.htm
The central goldfields tourist guide details some of the most romantic
and famous goldfields in Australia. Maryborough, Dunolly, Bealiba,
Moliagul, Talbot, Carisbrook, Majorca, Moolort, Moonlight, Timor
and Deep Leads are all within driving distance of MONTGRANGE.
Design your own day out, participate in a tour or organise your
own personal guide to gold prospecting in local forests.
Mining Relics
http://www.centralgoldfields.com.au/tourism/attractions.htm
Discover many fascinating relics that have survived from the region's
goldmining past.
Pack a picnic lunch, drive through beautiful country, then return
to MONTGRANGE for a relaxing spa.
General History of the Region
http://www.mountavoca.com.au/apages/frame1.html
For a brief general history of the Pyrenees region, visit the Mount
Avoca Winery website. It may just change the way you perceive our
quiet little town.
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