Mooramong

Glenelg Highway, Near Skipton 3361 Ph: 03 5340 6556/ 0438 406 553

Open: Regular open days held throughout the year - next Open Day - Sunday 26 April 2009 - 1pm-4pm

Admission:

Adults $10

History:

Built in the early 1860s and remodelled in 1938 to reflect the Hollywood style, this homestead elegantly echoes the lifestyle of D.J.S (Scobie) Mackinnon and his Hollywood screen star wife Claire Adams. The homestead feels like a lived in home with the photographs, furniture, curios and objects d'art as they were left by the Mackinnons invoking memories of the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s.

Galleries:

Homestead, gardens and nature reserve on a working farm near Skipton in the Western District.

Two walled gardens, one with a swimming pool enhance this beautiful homestead. Extensive parklands adjacent to the homestead add a feeling of spaciousness to the properety

The Mackinnon legacy included the establishment of a 600acre nature reserve to maintain a sample of the vegetation and habitats of the western basalt plains and native grasslands. Blacks Creek and the Horseshoe Lagoon are also part of the nature reserve and provide a wetlands environment.

The reserve is also home to kangaroos, swamp wallabies and numerous birds including brolgas. Many birds of prey, including wedge tailed eagles, can be seen.

The Mackinnon Nature Reserve has become one of the leading centres for the re-establishment of the endangered Eastern Barred Bandicoot. There are self-guided walks of the reserve for visitors.

Mooramong is a working farm of 3,854 acres in total and carries 5,000 merino sheep and produces a range of cereal crops.

Tours / Bookings:

Contact 5340 6556 to organise a group tour or school booking.

Education / Schools:

Contact 5340 6556 to discover the different programs offered to primary & secondary levels.

Getting There:

Open day for Valentines Day, 14 February 2010

Come and have a picnic by the pool with loved ones and enjoy the gardens and the homestead. Also grab the opportunity to explore the quaint out buildings. Mooramong Homestead will be open from 12-4pm and entry fee for adults will $10, members are free. Please contact Ian Waller, Property Manager on 0438 406 553 for further information.