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Strawberries, apples, peaches, nectarines and apricots are all in season in January, making the perfect summer snack.<\/p>\n
Along the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour, visitors will find roadside stalls of produce as well as opportunities for picking.<\/p>\n
Visit a national park<\/p>\n
Brisbane Ranges National Park has range of bushwalking, camping, and picnicking options available.<\/p>\n
Located in an area surrounding and north of Steiglitz, there are walking tracks which take between 90 minutes and three days to complete.<\/p>\n
Uncover more than 600 native plant species including the rare Brisbane Ranges Grevillea and Velvet Daisy Bush as well as Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, possums and gliders.<\/p>\n
Get lost in a medieval castle<\/p>\n
Take a visit to Kryal Castle and uncover a medieval adventure with knights, dragons and entertainment.<\/p>\n
Watch jousting displays, take a shot at archery or learn how to cast a spell.<\/p>\n
The castle is open every day of the Victorian school holidays and regularly holds special themed events.<\/p>\n
More information can be found on the Kryal Castle website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
SUMMER has arrived in Moorabool Shire and there is plenty of fun to be had while escaping the heat. Here are some recommendations for places to visit and things to see this January. Go for a stroll Moorabool Shire is home to several walks through state parks and forests as well as more leisurely strolls. […]<\/p>\n