Tilba Tilba
Tilba Tilba
In the picturesque mountain villages of TILBA TILBA and CENTRAL TILBA, 17km south of Narooma, time seems to have stood still and various craft shops and workshops are ready and willing to exploit the old world ambience.
Its an area famous for its cheeses, and is also a little-known wine-growing region: Central Tilbas hundred-year-old ABC Cheese Factory is open for visits and free tastings (daily 9am5pm), and you can follow this up with some wine tasting at Tilba Valley Winery, signposted off the Princes Highway, 5km north of town (MonSat 10am5pm, Sun 11am5pm).
Situated on Corunna Lake, the working family vineyard and winery is an idyllic spot for a ploughmans lunch on the terrace or a picnic on the grounds, overlooking a lake. Try the unusual local mead made at the winery.
The Dromedary Hotel, on Bates Street in Central Tilba, is a quaint, historic pub with open fires; counter meals are served and theres B&B accommodation. The nearby Rose & Sparrow Caf offers cream teas and light meals but is self-consciously twee.
If youre feeling energetic you can follow the walking trail which starts from Pams Store in Tilba Tilba and leads through a forest to the summit of Mount Dromedary, at almost 800m. The hike there and back is about 11km, and you should allow five to six hours or go for the lazy option, with a horse from Mount Dromedary Trail Rides.
