SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
From Five Frogs there are some exceptional country walks and drives along which you can enjoy superb wines, fine food, historic buildings, little villages, boutique shopping and local produce. Here are three suggestions...
COWRA:
The Cowra Japanese Gardens: This is an award winning “must see” attraction with an open air, authentic Tea House, Tatami Room, a Bonsai House and Cultural Centre.
History: Cowra was the location of the largest Prisoner of War breakout and many of the town attractions and monuments lay testimony to this – The Cowra POW camp and guard tower, The Japanese War Cemetery and the Australian World Peace Bell.
Wine Tasting: The Mill from Windowrie Estate located in an old flour mill that was built in 1861 and painstakingly restored.
Other Cellar Doors worth a visit are The Quarry, River Park and Kalari Cellar Door and Gallery
Food: Fine restaurants in the town are Neila (a hatted restaurant) or Oasis.
Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Trading Post also in Canowindra has many treasures and a coffee shop.
MILLTHORPE:
The town is known as a living museum and recognised by the National Trust. It has award winning restaurants, arts and antiques, museums, boutique shops, wine tasting and fine accommodation.
Tomolly - gift shop with unique treasures
The Lolly Shop - old-fashioned lolly shop
Angullong - a charming bluestone cellar door
Basalt - modern pub food using local produce
Ada’s Place - art and unusual gifts
Tonic Restaurant fine dining in a relaxed setting
La Boucherie - art, books, espresso
Golden Memories Museum
CARCOAR:
The third oldest settlement west of the Blue Mountains and the entire village is classified by the National Trust. Here you will find that many lovingly restored sandstone public buildings and historic homes abound.
The Court House - recently restored and film location of Bryce Courtney’s miniseries "Jessica"
The Royal Hotel for an authentic rural dining experience
Carcoar Pottery - beautiful handmade, unique pieces
Stokehouse - cafe and accommodation
Five Frogs Guest House - luxury accommodation