Thursday 25th March 2021

Epping and District Probus Club Inc.

Day Tour to the Shoalhaven

A self-drive day tour to the Coolangatta Estate is planned for Thursday 25th March. Bruce and Lindy Bishop have closed their touring business and those with an association with them may like to meet up with them at Coolangatta .

Coolangatta Estate was established in 1822 with a grant by the Government of 10,000 acres and 100 convicts to Alexander Berry and Edward Wollstonecraft. A homestead and village was established on a hill above Shoalhaven Heads. Over the years the estate fell into disrepair and much was destroyed by vandalism and fire. In 1947, Colin Bishop purchased a couple of hundred acres including the remains of the village and Mount Coolangatta for dairy farming. The Bishops restored much of the village and converted it into a accommodation resort, and re-established the vineyard and winery.

Shoalhaven is under 2 1/2 hours driving time and the planned format of the day is to arrive at the Coolangatta Estate at 10.30 am and meet up with Bruce and Lindy.

Please book with Wal Gallagher 0429 484 639