OPEN DAY FAQ
Our 2022 staff team - alongside our new 2023 team - will be working really hard in the lead up or to our big weekend. We'll be farewelling one staff team and welcoming another.
COVID safety: Please do not attend if you have any respiratory symptoms (even if mild), if you have had contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19.
Where are we?
If you've never been to Mittagundi before then there are several ways that you can find us.
Mittagundi is located in the picturesque Glen Valley by the Mitta Mitta River. It is 50kms north of Omeo along the Omeo highway and 60kms south of Mitta Mitta. Look out for the sign, post and rail fence and a bright red mailbox next to the big river bridge.
Type ‘4385 Omeo Highway, Glen Valley’ into Google Maps.
Melbourne - Bairnsdale - Omeo
Melbourne - Albury/Wodonga - Mitta Mitta
PLEASE ensure that you have enough fuel in your car to make the return journey.
Last petrol stops
• Mitta Mitta General store (be careful relying on this out of hours)
• Omeo
Camping - our "Mittagundi camp ground" will be well sign posted as you drive up our driveway (on the right hand side). You need to be self sufficient (bring your tents / seats / shade etc). We don't have marked spots so please be aware that we have lots of people coming this weekend when you set up.
Water - we would LOVE for you to bring some (drinking) water with you if possible. We are on tank water which is a finite amount so anything that you bring along for your own personal use means that we can leave more in our tanks.
Alcohol - we ask that you leave your BYO grog at home for the weekend. We have a bar open at our bush dance and also during our Open Day. This isn't a little request - it is a requirement as it will violate our licence (and our insurance) if you bring your own.
Hats / sunscreen - We strongly encourage you to bring a sun hat and put on your sunscreen.
Camp Chairs / Picnic rugs / Cushions to sprawl on - we’re all about comfort when you’re eating / listening to music / catching up with friends so we encourage you to pack something to sit on. We have some chairs and cushions - but not enough!
Warm Clothing - whilst it may be a Summer event, please remember to pack some warm gear. We are in an Alpine environment and anything can happen with the weather (especially at night time). We’d hate for you to be miserable because you are cold.
Fires - no fires are to be lit throughout the whole weekend.
Toilets - we have three composting toilets on site that will be well marked for you to find. There might be a wait - but it is the perfect opportunity to have a chat! They'll all be well stocked with toilet paper / sawdust but if you wanted to BYO roll of loo paper we'd appreciate it too.
Showers - unfortunately we can't offer you a shower HOWEVER we can direct you to the Mitta Mitta river just at our entry which is a great place to cool off. Please ensure that children are well supervised if you plan to go for a swim. We recommend river shoes / sandals to make life easier walking to and from our campsite.
Cash - bring cash not card! We're running a cash society for the whole weekend so make sure that you have enough with you.
Electricity - if you've never been to Mittagundi before then you may not know that we don't have any electricity, so no need to bring anything that needs to be plugged in!
Mobile phone coverage - we also don't have mobile phone coverage. In fact there are many spots along the road to come in (from every direction) that don't have any coverage. Please be prepared for this if you have promised to text / contact someone when you arrive. You can't! The Glen Valley hall (where we hold the bush dance) has limited coverage that you may be able to find (if you stand on one leg with your fingers crossed) but not worth replying on.
Photos - please take lots! If you are an instagrammer, use the hashtag #mittagundiopenday2022 so that we can see them and share. Obviously you won't be able to upload them until you are back in mobile range!
So what happens all weekend?
FRIDAY NIGHT - Bush Dance
SATURDAY - Open Day & Dinner
GAMES for all ages, sheaf toss, human tractor pull, crosscut sawing, gumboot toss, Mittagundi Olympics and loads of other fun.
TOURS - take a property tour with a young person that has been on a program and learn all about their experience at Mittagundi.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND DISPLAYS with wood, wool, metal, leatherwork and chair making.
OPEN MIC - from 12 noon there will be live music on the stage. A fantastic opportunity for aspiring musicians to take the stage. If you would like to be book an open mic session, please bring your instrument and put your name down on the day.
SHOP - our Mittagundi shop will be open with items made throughout the year as well as Mittagundi Merch (t-shirts, hoodies etc)
MUSIC - There will be some fantastic live music on Saturday evening!
FOOD AND DRINK - available throughout the day for purchase at our cafe, BBQ and bar. No BYO alcohol.
Saturday dinner is included in your ticket price - and the bar will be open for drink purchases.
The cafe will be the place to grab something sweet and a cup of tea or (plunger) coffee, BYO coffee cup if you can!
Have a great weekend. Please email / call if you have any questions - remembering that we are out of mobile coverage from lunchtime on Thursday. Call the Farm 03 5159 7238 if you need to speak to someone.