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Outstanding Mystery tour for 2023

Thank you to all members and friends, who took the plunge and participated in our first outing for the 2023.   The feedback has been very positive from all that attended.  We learnt so much about the wider Sunraysia region visiting Nangiloc, Iraak, Red Cliffs, Sunnycliffs and Irymple.

We were all very appreciative that Blair Hahnel, from Nangiloc Bus Service, agreed to transport us around in his clean and comfortable bus for the four-hour outing.

First stop was the unique Nangiloc Tavern on the banks of the Murray, 35 minutes’ drive from Mildura, for a delicious morning tea.  Julie presented a very interesting background on the spectacular murals on the inside walls including the history of the tavern.

Next stop was the Minter Magic property, owned by Betty, Darren, Anne-Marie and Gary, the fifth generation Minter. This successful family-owned horticulture business is located in the Iraak area.  What a privilege!  It does help when the manager is Claire’s son Andrew Keogh.    Darren had made himself available to speak to the group about the history of the property to the present day.  The forbears started with dry fruit. Later generations moved to exporting asparagus, growing citrus, various veggies, fruits and today where the main enterprise being almond production.  We were fortunate to have Darren come on board the bus directing Blair and informing us as we drove through the almond grove.  How special for us all to see the almond harvesting machinery working and having Darren explain the process of harvesting. A sincere thank you to Claire, Andrew and the Minter family for allowing us such a remarkable opportunity to see and hear how a family property operates and how it has grown and thrived.

Next stop was Coolabah Cabins on the outskirts of Red Cliffs.   Katrina co-owner gave us a very informative address on the bus as we were unable to walk around on site because of OH & S regulations.  They custom build all trans- portables, from cabins, re-locatable homes and granny flats to suit your needs, your site and budget.   They currently employ 70 people.

The Red Cliffs Community Resource Centre was our next Mystery.  The Executive Officer Jo Farrell, what an enthusiastic leader of The Community Hub of Red Cliffs, gave us a very educational address.  Jo suggested we subscribe to their email list to keep up to date with all the programs they have running.  One of the new programs is a Community Paramedic Clinic.  You can talk to a paramedic about your health and well-being, at no cost and no appointment needed.  Open on Mondays from 9.30am to 12.30pm.  What a wonderful community-based Centre.

Our last “Surprise” on our Mystery Tour, oh what a breath-taking sight, a wine and tea tasting room full of buckets of the brightest and most unusual flowers and greenery imaginable.   Cappa Stone Winery and Dynasty of Tea a family run business, was closed to tasting because of a family wedding but we were still able to wonder around the tasting room amongst the beautiful flowers. What a delight.   Donna, the Chief Wine maker and tea expert suggested to Claire, we visit when they are open Mondays to Sundays 11am -5pm except on some public holidays. 

Lunch was enjoyed at the Irymple Hotel which was the final destination, ending a successful and pleasurable outing for members and friends.

 CAPPA STONE offers tea and wine tasting

Morning Tea at The Gateway

During March, approximately twenty ladies were the first members to enjoy morning tea at the Gateway.

The Gateway has undergone major renovations and we are pleased they have offered us a room each first Friday of the month, so that we may enjoy morning tea together.

The freshly made hot scones, jam and cream served with a hot drink was enjoyed by all.