GlenrowanGlenrowan is the site of the final siege and capture of bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang in 1880. Their story is preserved in its attractions, museums and historic walks. Glenrowan is on the Hume Freeway just south of Wangaratta in North East Victoria.
Food and wine
Glenrowan has a long and rich wine making history. Folklore has it that Ned Kelly helped the Bailey family plant their first grapevines as a fencing contractor. The last 130 years have established Glenrowan a reputation for full-bodied reds, particularly Shiraz and Durif, fragrant whites, and delicious fortified wines.
The cellar doors are intimate, historic and welcoming. Click here for winery details along with a map of the region.
Glenrowan Winemaker's Weekend – Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October 2010
Join us for the fifteenth annual Glenrowan wine region's Winemakers' Weekend Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October 2010. The weekend will be full of activity, at a slow pace, for lovers of deep and complex wines, wholesome food and Warby Range adventure. Click here to download the Glenrowan Winemakers Weekend brochure.
The dinner, to be held at historic Baileys winery on the Saturday evening and hosted by seven regional wineries, is called 'Slow Food from the Producers' Paddock'. Renowned local chef, Adam Pizzini, will source the finest of local, seasonal ingredients to create a delectable slow prepared five-course dinner matched with regional wines specially selected by the winemakers. Dinner guests are invitied to return for a delicious Sunday breakfast at Auldstone Cellards to start their day in the region.
On Sunday visitors can cycle to the wineries, join the park ranger in an organised guided tour to Mt Glenrowan or roam the region to participate in Glenrowan grazing with an Australian flavour. A shutttle bus service between the wineries will be available.
Chefs at each winery will be plating up dishes representing the flavours of our Australian heritage and delicious local products of the Warby Ranges. The Glenrowan winemakers will be suggesting ideal wine matches to accompany Australian delights such as yabby tails, 'roo and hare pies, lamb and native pepper sausages with damper and delicious wood fired pizzas with an Australian influence. Delectable desserts and coffee will also be available and wine can be pruchased by the glass to accompany your tasting plate choices.
Tickets cost $130 each for the Saturday dinner tickets which includes food, wine, music, transport to the dinner and the Sunday gourmet breakfast.
Sunday Glenrowan grazing - $8-$20 for the tasting plates with a selection of Australian themed culinary delights on the winery menus.
Trails, Tasting and Tales – Saturday 11 to Monday 13 June 2011
Celebrate the Queen's birthday long weekend from Saturday 11 June to Monday 13 June 2011 in the Glenrowan Wine Region for Trails, Tastings and Tales food and wine festival. Over the course of the weekend visitors can enjoy a range of interesting attractions happening at each winery.
Join the winemakers and attend one of the Trails, Tastings & Tales wine and dine events. Three evenings of fine food matched with regional wines will be on offer on this year’s event program.
For more information about the event please email jennifer.booth@taminickcellars.com.au
Legends and history
On 28 June 1880 Ned led Joe Byrne, Dan Kelly and Steve Hart against a formidable police force. With the townsfolk kept hostage in the local inn, Ned’s plan to upset the establishment and form the Republic of North East Victoria came unstuck when he was duped by the local school teacher.
During the dramatic shoot out at the Kelly Gang siege, bullets bounced off the Gang’s ingenuous armour made from the shears of mould-board ploughs. The sight of the Gang in their imposing suits amidst the foggy moonlit night struck the fear of the unnatural into the police and it took several hours to bring Ned down. Ned was hung for his crimes while the other members of the Gang perished during the siege.
Kelly’s shadow still looms large over the North East. The siege at Glenrowan brought about a climatic end to the Kelly uprising and is commemorated annually around the 28 June in and around the township with a series of events and informative lectures. The Ned Kelly museums at Glenrowan explain the whole story and are a must see whilst in the region. You can also visit the actual sites of the Gang’s last stand as part of the Ned Kelly Touring Route
Bushwalks, bike rides and wildlife
Sweeping views from the Warby Range State Park southwards out over Lake Mokoan or north-east towards Mt Buffalo offer many options for a picturesque picnic spot, bird watching and bushwalking. Explore the Warby Ranges, including Ryan’s Lookout, Mount Glenrowan and Salisbury Falls (during the cooler months) and see the country through the eyes of Ned Kelly.
Click here to download our Glenrowan Fact Sheet including how to get here, where to stay and more regional highlights.
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