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A - THE GARDEN OF JENNY COOMBS - This is a well maintained garden, with good use of Palm trees, behind a rustic post and rail fence as a background to the rose garden. Shaded areas are well planted with tropical plants. Corner of Cucumunga Street and Bookmark Avenue, (21st Street Roundabout, on right hand side leaving Renmark),
(see town map). Phone 8595 1114. Gold coin entry.
B - THE GARDEN OF DANNY & DONNA HOFFMANN - This garden has good structure with a formal design. A row of burgundy Icebergs features at the front of the house, with a conifer section along southerly side. Good variety of roses and perennials. Rialto Street, Renmark (see district map). Phone 8595 1165. Gold coin entry (entry includes tea & coffee).
C - THE GARDEN OF CYNTHIA THOMAS - This is a lovely compact waterwise garden divided into various ‘rooms'. The front section features colour matched roses, annuals and perennials, while at the back there is a wonderful vegetable garden, a fern house and a great section of drought tolerant plants. 2 Scarborough Court, Renmark, (see town map).
Phone 8586 4369. Gold coin entry.
D - THE GARDEN OF DI SPEIGHT - This is a cottage style garden with an arch of Lorraine Lee in the front. Di has built many of the structures herself from recycled materials. Her artistic abilities are shown throughout the garden with its whimsical touches. Di's handmade cottage crafts are for sale. 5 Eleventh Street, Renmark (see town map). Phone 8586 5480. Gold coin entry.
E - THE GARDEN OF MR & MRS PPIROS - A beautiful in town garden always outstanding for its colour and form. Weeping roses on stands at the front overlook smaller plants and climbing roses all the way down the side fence give a wall of colour. Bush roses, pot plants in the back entertainment area and other flowering shrubs make this an award winning, must see garden. 42 Korinthos Street, Renmark, (see town map). Phone 8586 3227. Gold coin entry.
F - THE GARDEN OF VIC HONEYCHURCH - At the good old age of 95, Vic could be one of Renmark's oldest gardeners. His garden is full of cacti and succulents, small and large. Many are displayed in species plantings. Enjoy looking at arid desert plants through to delicate tropical varieties. Kulkyne Street, Renmark (see district map). Gold coin entry.
G - THE GARDEN OF CHRIS & TREVOR ANDERSON - Front garden shaded by a huge silver birch and grey junipers, mauve lantanas, mauve & white alyssum, a subtle colour harmony. In the back garden a large entertaining area featuring lovely ferns. Good fancy geraniums and standard China Dolls, another beautiful birch, huge cycad and pink camellia. A garden with many surprises and hidden features. 7 Dix Street, Renmark (see town map). Phone 85866025. Gold coin entry.
I - THE GARDEN OF HELEN SMITH - A shaded garden with some beautiful silver conifers and a series of enclosed areas of interest with excellent use of potted tropical plants plus a good use of garden ornaments. 31 Railway Terrace, Paringa (see district map). Phone 85955396. Gold coin entry.
ATTRACTIONS
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No. A1 RENMARK INSTITUTE - “PRODUCE OF THE RIVERLAND”
Renmark Institute, Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark, (see town map). Admission $4.00.
No A2 - Friday 17th October - Official Opening of the Rose Festival - 'Caberet in the Roses'
No. A3 RUSTON’S ROSE GARDEN - Home of the National Rose Collection.
The earliest roses of the Ruston garden were planted in 1924 by Cuthbert (Rusty) Ruston and a few still survive. The planting of the 27 acres of roses and ornamentals started in the 1950’s by David Ruston until there were 50,000 bushes of 4,000 varieties making it one of the largest collections in the world. In 2003 David sold the property to his niece, Anne Ruston and husband Richard Fewster. The new visitor centre was opened on October 16th 2005 and named the David Ruston Visitor Centre and includes an exhibition of Richard’s collection of vintage cars. There will be guided tours during the week if booked in advance. Morning and afternoon tea & lunch available. Guided tours for groups. Moorna Street, via Twentythird Street, Renmark (see town map). Phone 8586 6191. Admission $4.00.
No. A4 LET’S GO WALKING through the town gardens. Monday guide - David Ruston. Tuesday guide - Danny Hoffmann. Meet at the town clock (end of Renmark Avenue - see town map).
No. A5 ‘SHOWCASE OF RIVERLAND TALENT’ - Featuring a selection of Riverland artists and musicians. Something for everyone. Chaffey Theatre, 18th Street, Renmark, (see town map). For bookings - Chaffey Theatre Phone 8586 1800.
Admission Adults $12 Concession $10 Children $8. Light supper included.
No. A6 ART EXHIBITION - Exhibition by Fay Jeanes, a former Berri and Renmark resident. Presenting a variety of pastel paintings including vines, roses and rivers. Complimentary wine & cheese at official opening. Angoves Cellar Door Sales, Bookmark Avenue, Renmark, (see district map). Phone 8580 3148.
No. A7 BIG RIVER RAMBLER CRUISE - Departs Renmark Town Wharf. 2 Hour Cruise - Cost $30.00 No concessions, includes afternoon tea. 1 Hour Cruise - Cost $15.00. Bookings recommended. Phone 8595 1862 (see town map).
No. A8 CANDLELIT SUPPER - No not at Mrs Bucket’s! But overlooking Nardoo Lagoon at Miriam and Alan McLean’s. After your main meal come and enjoy a delicious dessert with freshly brewed coffee or tea by candle light. At the same time take the opportunity to wander through this lovely garden under lights. Bookings essential. Two sittings 6.30 pm - 7.45 pm and 7.45 pm - 9 pm. 40 people each sitting. Cost $7.00. 30 Meander Avenue, Renmark, (see town map). Phone 8586 4695.
No. A9 LIGHT LUNCHEON & FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION - Demonstration conducted by David Ruston in the Renmark Hotel Function Room. Booking essential to the Renmark Hotel - Attention Nicole Cavallo, phone 8586 6704. Cost $12.00 per head. Bookings close 20th October.
No. A10 THE FRANK HARDING GALLERY - A lifetime of research, interest in Australian History has resulted in this unique collection of Art/Memorabilia. Gallery 1 - view Australia’s largest unique mural depicting Australia’s most famous Bushrangers, with audio commentary. Gallery 2 - THEY FLEW FOR THE KING Aviation paintings from WW2. Each painting has been carefully researched and includes a signature of the pilot to verify accuracy and authenticity of events featured. Corner Sixteenth Street and Murtho Streets, Renmark, (see town map). Phone 8586 6972. Admission $4.00, Concession $3.00.
No. A11 GREEK TAVERNA – Great family night. Enjoy a Greek meal and entertainment. Drinks available. Lucky door prize. Tickets available at Dimples, Riverland Electronics, Talking Heads, Healthwise Pharmacy, Visitor Information Centre and on the night at the door (Funds raised from the evening are donated to The Renmark Paringa Hospital). Renmark Greek Hall, 21st Street, Renmark, (see town map). Phone 0411557774. Tickets: Adults $15 Children $10.00.
No. A12 AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE DAY - Admission $5.00 which includes Coffee/Tea, cake plus a door prize. Sausage sizzle $2.50. A variety of stalls to browse through, cakes/biscuits etc, mystery/lucky dip, miscellaneous/pre loved, cosmetics, Grapevine gift and bookshop and with the advent of plastic bags being discontinued we are offering New material shopping bags $2.00 each. Display of push bikes, kites, post cards, flags etc. You can be assured of an interesting morning. Renmark Lutheran Church hall, 17th Street, Renmark, (see town map). Phone Joan 8586 6002 or mobile 0403 260 203.
No. A13 POTPOURRI OF PAINTINGS - Art exhibition open Monday to Friday during the month of October. McCormick Centre for the Environment, Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark. (see district map). Phone 8586 4777. Gold coin entry.
No. A14 DEVONSHIRE MORNING TEA & SAUSAGE SIZZLE AT PAM WHEELER’S - Enjoy devonshire morning tea (Cost $5.00) and wander through at your leisure to Evie Richard’s garden next door. From 12 pm - 2pm enjoy a sausage sizzle lunch (Cost $2.00). Proceeds to Renmark Paringa Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Renmark Avenue, Renmark (see district map).
No. A15(a) OLIVEWOOD - The Historic Chaffey Brothers Homestead. Come and view a photographic & memorabilia display of the Riener family. Admission $4.00, Concession $3.50. Discount for groups of 20 or more. Coaches by appointment. Devonshire teas available $4.00. Olivewood, Corner of Renmark Avenue and 21st Street, Renmark, (see town map).
Phone Christine 8586 6175.
No. A15(b) FORGET THE DROUGHT ... AND JOIN THE MUSIC AT OLIVEWOOD with Jeanette Wormald and Graham Rodger. Multi-award winning country music songwriters and artists. Vietnam vets - come meet the man behind the song “The Battle of Long Tan”. Featuring local band - East Wind. Tickets available at Renmark & Paringa Visitors Centre and Olivewood. In case of inclement weather - Tucker Hall at the Showgrounds. Bar, Food, Drinks and Fun, BYO chairs and rugs. $20 Adults, $15 Teens, Under 12 free. Olivewood, Corner of Renmark Avenue and 21st Street, Renmark (see town map). Phone 8586 6175.
No. A16 STEAMING ON THE PS INDUSTRY – Adults $17.00, Concession $15.00, Child $8.00, Family $38.00 includes Devonshire tea. Bookings essential. Bookings and information from the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, Phone 8586 6704, (see town map)
No. A17 ROSE RUN & WALK - Run or walk along the beautiful riverfront in the Rose Run and Walk. Starting at the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, Murray Avenue, Renmark. This event comprises of a 3km Walk, a 3,6 & 10km Run. No entry fee, participants must register ½ hour prior to race start. Certificates for all, and random draw prizes will be drawn after the race. Come, join in whatever event suits you. For further information contact Karen, Barmera Recreation Centre on 8588 1112.
No. A18 ROSE WEEK GOLF - Stableford. Men’s Competition and Ladies Competition. Renmark Golf Club, Sturt Highway. Renmark, (see district map). Visitors Welcome. Phone 8595 1649 for more information.
No. A19 THE SHABBI SHED - New stock. Gorgeous baby and child section, Gwen’s Rose Week Biscuits, Grab a bargain from “the old stock table”. Tours of house. Industry Road, Renmark (running alongside of Renmark Avenue median strip, (see town map). Phone 8586 6570. Gold coin donation.
No. A20 THE EARTH WORKS - “Waterwise plants”. Old Sturt Highway, Berri. Phone 8582 3775. Entry - Free.
No. A21 UNITING CHURCH - Morning & Afternoon Teas. Display of handicraft. Trading Table. Light Luncheon also available from 11.30am – 2pm, Renmark Avenue, Renmark, (see town map). Phone 8595 5015.
No. A22 A TUSCAN LUNCH UNDER THE SUN - At 10 am board a bus at the Renmark Library, James Avenue, Renmark, (see town map). Enjoy a tour of local gardens from Renmark to Winkie with morning tea, lunch and wine included. Tour concludes at back at the library at 3 pm. Bookings with payment essential to Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre by Thursday 23rd October. Cost $45.00.
No. A23 MALLEE FOWL RESTAURANT - The Riverland’s most unique dining venue. Complimentary glass of Torambre ‘Nissan Hut’ Riverland wine with your meal. Two course meal, main and sweet, entrees available on request. Mains: Scotch fillet prime steak cooked as you wish and served with game keepers sauce, Barramundi fish fillet served with dill and caper sauce, Marinated chicken steak on rocket with balsamic and seeded mustard dressing, Marinated kangaroo fillet with port wine and mushroom sauce. All meals served with your selection of either hot veggies of the day or garden fresh salad on the side. Sweets: choice of either Quandong and macadamia cheese cake or Opera house pavlova. Cost $35 per person. (entrees are at menu cost). Booking are most essential. Lot 562 Sturt Highway Berri, Phone 85822096.
No. A24 MARTERDOM GALLERY - Kulkyne Street, Renmark (see district map), Phone 8586 4445.
No. A25 RENMARK CLUB COOKING DEMONSTRATION - Cooking demonstration using all local produce. Murray Avenue, Renmark (see town map), Phone 8586 6611.
No. A26 SCARECROW EXHIBITION - An amazing exhibition showcasing the winners of the Riverland schools scarecrow competition. Next to the Town fountain, Murray Avenue, Renmark (see town map), FREE.
H & No. A27 RIVERSIDE ESTATE - Murray Dyer Avenue, Renmark (see town map) Phone 1800 031 588.
10 am - 4 pm daily
Visit the display homes and gardens at Riverside Estate. Wander at your leisure through the water garden, native gardens and rose corner. All plantings drip irrigated using recycled water from their innovative storm water harvesting system. Gardens all feature low allergy, low maintenance, water efficient plantings.
Sunday 19th 10 am - 4 pm
Special Open Day where you can visit the gardens and display homes. There will be music, street games, wine tasting and other activities for you to join in or just come along and enjoy the atmosphere. Everyone welcome. BBQ lunch available.
Friday 24th 10 am - 12 noon
Morning Tea in the Recreation Centre. Gold coin donation – to be donated to Childhood Cancer Research.
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