What a special place! Our young family visited in spring, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rosebrooke in Maydena. It was a stunning weekend to eat outside on the sunny deck and enjoy the views of mountains, blossom trees and beautiful garden, while the kids ran and played on the grass. The house is neat as a pin, with modern bathroom, a warm and cosy with fireplace as well as many panel heaters. Nespresso coffee was a big hit to fuel us in the morning, and the big dining table was great to monopoly and other board games at.
We took Janetta's suggestions, and rode our bikes from Rosebrook to Junee caves one morning. (We actually drove the car back to the "walking" track the same night with torches to explore in the dark and search for glow worms!) Even cycling alongside the rail track and around the quiet neighbourhood streets was pleasant.
The Maydena bike park pumptrack was a hit with our 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter and they watched amazed as the pros come down the last bit of track and big jumps.
We visited the newly reopened Giants Table to visit the alpacas - and gladly shared a huge serving of Malva pudding - a delicious south african dessert, similar to sticky date pudding. The tasty boerevors and "koeksisters" are definitely also worth a try too. It will be interesting to see how this place grows and improves with the new owners.
We also did a little trip to Mt Field National Park to walk the beautiful Russell Falls track, and drove up to Lake Dobson and the pandani grove, (which is even more stunning in winter) then enjoyed an easy downhill bike ride down the alpine road for the kids. Playing frisbee at the big Mt Field oval is always a hit.
We'll definitely be back to Rosebrooke soon with upgraded mountain bikes and some more bike skills ready to tackle the Maydena Bike Park properly!