Otway Harvest Trail

10/02/2025

✨ Member Spotlight: Buukaar Waaruung Apiary ✨

Meet Buukaar Waaruung Apiary, a boutique beekeeping enterprise producing the finest single-origin, limited-edition raw honey on Victoria’s volcanic plains. 🐝🍯

Led by botanical beekeeper Anna Carrucan, this unique apiary champions a paddock-to-plate honey experience while promoting awareness of bees’ vital role in agriculture and the environment. 🌿🌏

Find their exquisite honey at local specialist cafés and providers—a true taste of the Western District!

📍 buukaarwaaruung.com.au
📧 [email protected]
📞 0418 577 267

05/02/2025

Attention to you all you Dahlia lovers! 🌸🌻

Dahlia farm open days 2025!!

We are excited to share our open day dates for this season!

Come along and bring your friends to walk amongst the thousands of Dahlias here in Gellibrand! With so much to do and see in our beautiful region make it a day/weekend away.

We do like to remind everyone that we are a working farm, and our Dahlias are grown specifically for tuber sales, we do not stake our plants and prefer to keep them from growing exceedingly tall.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash, please keep in mind livestock are on the farm and please clean up after them.

There is no picking of the flowers (please keep children supervised) but we will have bunches available for purchase as well as potted Dahlias for sale.
If you would like to purchase Dahlia blooms by the stem, please contact us prior to visiting so we can have your blooms cut for you the morning of your visit.

While we do have seats and picnic tables spotted around we don't have facilities on the farm. Public toilets are in the Rex Norman park which is straight across the road from our entrance. There are also barbecue facilities available there, otherwise grab a meal at the Gellibrand pub or Gellibrand store, both within easy walking distance of the Dahlias.

Open days are 10am to 4pm Fridays through to Sundays.

Dates open:

Saturday 22/03
Sunday 23/03

Friday 28/03
Saturday 29/03
Sunday 30/03

Friday 04/04
Saturday 05/04
Sunday 06/04

Friday 11/04
Saturday 12/04
Sunday 13/04

Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY

Friday 25/04
Saturday 26/04
Sunday 27/04

We're looking forward to share these amazing flowers with everyone!

03/02/2025

🐂 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: HOMEBUSH PASTORAL FARM 🐂

At Homebush Pastoral, farming isn’t just a tradition—it’s a way of life, passed down through three generations since 1952. Nestled along the stunning Lake Corangamite, we champion regenerative agriculture and biodynamic farming, ensuring our land and livestock thrive in harmony with nature. 🌿✨

Our self-replacing British breed herd is raised with care—nurtured on mothers’ milk, lush pastures, herbs, and shrubs, free from artificial fertilisers and feedlots. The result? Nutrient-dense, flavour-packed beef from our prized milk vealers, enriched by volcanic soils and natural biology. 🥩🌱

We are proud to be transitioning to Demeter Australia biodynamics and joining a decentralised paddock-to-plate system—ensuring quality, sustainability, and transparency for our customers.

🍽️ Taste the difference at our regenerative café or order direct:
🥩 Whole halves & 10kg meat boxes available
📞 0418 569 268
📧 [email protected]
📸 Follow our journey:

03/02/2025

🚒 Thank You, Heroes! 🙌

A huge shoutout to the incredible South West volunteers and the dedicated DEECA Victoria Barwon South West staff for their tireless efforts through long days and nights. Your bravery and commitment keep our communities safe and protect our beautiful environment. 🌿🔥

We are so grateful for everything you do! 💛

31/01/2025

M e m b e r S p o t l i g h t

3 JARS FULL
3 Jars Full is a homemade and homegrown preserves business.

We use our products and locally grown produce to create the best flavours. Our products are a little unusual to tempt your taste buds. Your experience with our items will bring you back to our doors to refill you pantry.

You can buy our products from us at local markets or contact us to order.
 
0428590902
[email protected]

17/01/2025

Birregrocer are open 6 days a week from 9am and serving dinners on Friday and Saturday after 5 and paella on Sundays! (Closed Tuesdays only)

16/01/2025

It’s wonderful to see some of our Otway Harvest Trail members starring in a new documentary by Colac born-and-bred journalist . “Your Neck
of the Woods” is a .butter.media series on the people who make and grow our food, and this episode shines a light on beautiful town of Timboon as part of .fibre.great.south.coast

Hit the link (https://bit.ly/Timboon) to see our members in action like Simon Schulz, Schulz Organic Dairy
Heather Nicholls, Berry World, Tim Marwood and Caroline Simmons, Timboon Fine Ice Cream, Charlie Johnson, Timboon Railway Shed Distillery etc

15/01/2025

It’s on this weekend!

13/01/2025

Build-A-Jumper
A series of demonstrations + tutorials that will form a casual study group where skills are honed and the crafter is motivated to completion.

Session Topics
• Intro to Fleece Classing & Washing
• Fibre Preparation
• Set for Spinning

BYO Wheel Maintenance, Yarn Construction
• Pattern and Fit
• Spin & Ply for Purpose
• Dye Workshop
• Tailor your Knitting/Crochet
• Stitch Help / Pattern Review / Garment Care
• Completion Ceremony

Tutorage by the very skilful Ruth Watson at historic Tarndwarncoort March - November 2025.

Skill level: suitable for Advanced Beginners in spinning and knitting/crochet. (Private learn to spin, knit, crochet classes can be arranged)
For dates, fees, details + bookings visit:

www.tarndie.com
Phone 0480 080 248
TARNDWARNCOORT
Tarndwarncoort Homestead

07/01/2025

Summer in the Otways…

Long, warm days roll into spectacular sunsets and deliciously mild evenings, as the green foothills slowly change to a golden brown.

You’ll see farmers cutting and bailing hay into the night, some of them transforming their harvest into festive sculptures to see in the holidays. Potato farmers are also busy in the warmer months planting crops for the autumn harvest.

The buzz returns to our villages and towns as beach crowds seek respite in cool valleys or a quick dip in one of the chilly waterfalls.

Pick-your-own berry farms are bursting with ripe fruit and there’s nothing better than taste testing a perfect sun-kissed raspberry before filling your bucket.

Vineyards are also lush and green, as new season grapes ripen in the sunshine in preparation for autumn’s vintage.

Outdoor tables at pubs, cafes and restaurants are prime real estate. Summer is a wonderful time to explore the Otways, as the spring mud dries out to allow regular
cars back on the windy bush tracks.

Visit the makers and growers along the way and find a shady spot for a picnic to sit and enjoy the Otways…
📸 thanks to

05/01/2025

M e m b e r S p o t l i g h t

OTWAY ESTATE
Otway Estate, producers of Prickly Moses, combining great tasting beer with key environmental practices.

Created in the Otways with pure rainwater utilising solar power for production and repurposing spent grain to minimise our environmental footprint.

We’ve created award winning handcrafted beers for you to enjoy. Come visit our cellar door and experience limited edition exclusive beers.

10 Hoveys Road, Barongarook 3249
03 5233 8400
[email protected]
pricklymoses.com.au

28/12/2024

A Friendly Reminder for Safe Driving in the Otways

Whether you’re lucky enough to call the Otways home or are visiting this stunning region, we kindly ask all drivers to stay safe and focused on the roads. Here are some important tips:
• Keep a Safe Distance: Avoid tailgating; allow plenty of space between your car and the one in front.
• Follow Speed Limits: Stick to posted speed limits—they’re there to keep everyone safe.
• Stay in Your Lane: Drive in the middle of your lane and avoid crossing the center line.
• Avoid Unsafe Stops: Please don’t pull over in areas without room for others to pass safely, especially to take photos.
• Watch for Wildlife: Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk when wildlife is most active.
• Respect the Environment: Don’t litter or leave rubbish in overflowing bins where native animals can get into it.

In just the last two days, I’ve witnessed four near-misses on our roads. Let’s work together to keep this beautiful area safe for everyone—residents, visitors, and wildlife alike.

Wishing you all a happy and safe time as we roll into the new year!

24/12/2024

As the year comes to a close, the Otway Harvest Trail committee sends our warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy, and joyful New Year!

Keep an eye out for updates from our members, including opening hours and events, so you can plan your visits and enjoy the very best the Otways have to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Otways in the near future.

Wishing you a festive season filled with happiness,
Tom, Ami, Di, Sandra, Vicki & Sal 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

22/12/2024

OTWAY HARVEST TRAIL – Christmas Gift Guide


FOR THE WINE CONNISSEUR

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to support a small winemaker doing big things in Timboon. Babche Wines has a limited number of mixed packs ready to deliver to your door. The packs feature three wines from their 2024 vintage, all hand-picked and made without additives. Each pack includes a bottle of deliciously savoury Rosé, a sparkly dry Lambrusco and Babche’s take on 100% Chardonnay Brut, the Farmer’s Fizz.

Order at babchewines.com or pop in to Babche’sTasting Room in Timboon, serving wines by the glass and delicious local produce from Friday to Monday, noon to 5pm.

Shop 3 / 9 Main Street, Timboon, 3268
0487 561 365
[email protected]
babchewines.com

22/12/2024

OTWAY HARVEST TRAIL – Christmas Gift Guide

FOR THE FOOD LOVER

Need help buying a gift for that person with everything? Ask for a made-to-order gift box from the team at Greavesy’s, Terang’s own purveyors of all things fresh and local.

Pop in to the shop, open seven days a week, or go online to order festive gift boxes featuring local makers and growers on the Otway Harvest Trail. Expect fresh produce, meat and seafood through to locally made sweets, liquor and gifts.

Greavesy’s deliver across the south-west, including Terang, Mortlake, Camperdown, Timboon, Peterborough, Garvoc, Panmure, Warrnambool and Port Campbell.

44 High Street, Terang
03 5592 2595
[email protected]
greavesys.com.au

20/12/2024

OTWAY HARVEST TRAIL – Christmas Gift Guide


FOR BIRD LOVERS

How cute is this cheeky kookaburra? It’s one of a collection of native bird sculptures hand built in clay by Winchelsea’s Alison Dean, who also runs Smooth Vibes food van selling super-fresh smoothies and healthy snacks from her vintage caravan at local markets across the Otway Ranges.

Alison’s collection of bird sculptures (from $60) include a very stern looking Tawny Frogmouth owls and truly joyful Cockatoo. All of her clay creations are fired at a high temperature, so they can keep watch either inside the home or outside in the garden.

To buy one, contact Alison on 0403 758 718 or [email protected].

18/12/2024

OTWAY HARVEST TRAIL – Christmas Gift Guide

FOR DOG LOVERS

Here’s some Christmas cheer from Countrywide Cottages, the best dog friendly holiday accommodation on the Great Ocean Road. With every booking or gift voucher purchased in December, you get a free bottle of Dog Lovers Gin and a bag of Purple Chips. Valued at $95, it’s our festive gift to you, and both the gin and the chips are proudly made in the Otway Ranges.

To qualify, spend a minimum of $250 on a voucher, or book to stay with us anytime in 2025 and use the code OHT2024.

Questions? Call Di on 0419 114 786 or email [email protected]

17/12/2024

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the mind.”

– Luther Burbank