Friends of Mittagundi Melbourne Event
Join us to hear about all that’s happening at this wonderful place!
We are looking forward to an evening in a cocktail-style setting, where past, present, and future members of the Mittagundi community come together to celebrate their shared connection and passion for all that Mittagundi represents.
Purchase your tickets here
Autumn Working Bee
Come join us for our Autumn working bee!
Our 10 day courses are slowing down but there's still plenty to do around the farm. There will be guaranteed good vibes, autumn cosiness and that warm glow you get at the end of a day of meaningful work.
Under 18s welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please RSVP to info@mittagundi.org.au so we know how many to cater for!
Friends of Mittagundi Melbourne Event
You're Invited!
Join us for a special evening to hear directly from our Chairman and Directors about everything that’s happening at this wonderful place we call home!
We are looking forward to an evening in a cocktail-style setting, where past, present, and future members of the Mittagundi community come together to celebrate their shared connection and passion for all that Mittagundi represents.
📅 Saturday, May 31st, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 The Hawthorn Hotel (Ethel and Glenferrie Rooms)
481 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
🍽️ $46 per person for food | 🥂 Drinks available at bar prices
🎟️ Tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/DBAXH
We can’t wait to see you there!
2025 Festival
Tickets now available!
Some of the details below.
Mittagundi Open Day & Pioneer Skills (Festival Weekend) 2025
A family event hosted by Mittagundi on Jan 24th - Jan 26th 2025
Friday 24th - Bush Dance and BBQ at the Glen Valley Hall
Saturday 25th - Pioneer skills day and open day with stalls, games, live music, farm style dinner and much more!
Sunday 26th - Pack down day
Food:
You can BYO all food or purchase Friday BBQ dinner, Saturday BBQ & Pizza lunch, Café items
(note: Saturday night's dinner is included in the ticket).
Beverages:
NO BYO beverages - bar available to purchase alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the hall on Friday night and at Mittagundi on Saturday.
Drinking water available from Mittagundi taps onsite.
No glass please.
Camping:
If you have a specific accommodation request/tradition, please email info@mittagundi.org.au to let us know. This will be first come, first serve.
Otherwise, camping will be in the 'Will's' paddock or you can camp elsewhere e.g. Big River Campsite.
BRING CASH! LIMITED Eftpos available! (it may stop working unexpectedly)
U18's must be accompanied by a guardian.
Tickets at the gate will be limited, please buy online if you can! Arrival on Friday from 4pm onwards to set up camp. Troopy shuttles from 5pm onwards between Mittagundi and the Glen Valley Hall, bush dance commencing after 6pm.
Were you part of the buzz at the 2024 festival? Recap on the memories here with the 2024 Festival photos!
Fesitval of Folk Rhythm & Life (FRL)
The Festival of Folk, Rhythm and Life has evolved over the past 20 years into what many, who know about it, would call ‘the best little festival around’. It began back in 1996 as a dedicated fundraising effort for Mittagundi Outdoor Education Center and was powered by enthusiasm, altruism and a good sense of what a good time in the bush was all about. When we began many bands described as “the southern Maleny / Woodford Festival” which we took as a massive compliment.
Mittagundi will be joining in on all of the fun!! MittagundiCouncil needs your help
Can you volunteer 10-15 hours (depending on the number of vollies we get) to help out at FRL on 6,7,8 December.
'We are looking for willing helpers to do one or more of the below,
1) general vollie willing to do almost anything
2) baristas for the coffee stall
3) people with an RSA to work on the bar
4) people with a bus licence
5) help selling food.
If this is you, we are able to give you a ticket to FRL for the whole weekend. If you are under 18, we can use your help too, however you will need between three of you one adult willing to keep an eye on you. please send your interest to info@mittagundi.org.au
We’d love to see you there!
Omeo Show
Come and see us at the 2024 Annual Omeo Show!
Drop by our site and say Hi, and grab yourself some of our Mittagundi Merch! We will have some examples of the creations made during our Enterprise program on display.
Our friendly staff will be there to answer any questions you have about Mittagundi, or to chat about your experience you’ve had there.
Come and support a great community event and see for yourself what goes on in our beautiful region.
Melbourne HOP
Get ready to groove at the highly anticipated City HOP event! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. This family-friendly celebration is the perfect chance to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and dance the night away. All proceeds from the event will support the incredible work of Mittagundi and Wollangarra organizations. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community gathering—let's make memories together!
🗓 Date: Friday 13th September
Time: 6pm – 10pm
📍 Location: Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell St, Coburg VIC 3058
🎟 Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CUEVD
Note* - Please bring CASH for purchasing tickets and Merchandise. Limited EFTPOS available for Food & Drinks.
See you there for an amazing time with great people and great causes!
Summer Working Bee 2024
Happening a few days before our first program back for 2024.
On the agenda we have:
Clearing track 107
Clearing the evac route to Wildhorse Creek
Animal logistics
Organizing our gear shed
Checking & fixing our equipment
Packing our gear trailer ready for the first program
Ropers hut maintanence
Feel free to join us!
We can’t wait to see you then!
U18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Mittagundi Open Day/Pioneer Skills (Festival Weekend) 2024
A family event hosted by Mittagundi on Jan 26th - Jan 28th 2024
Friday 26th - Bush Dance and BBQ at the Glen Valley Hall
Saturday 27th - Pioneer skills day and open day with stalls, games, live music, farm style dinner and much more!
Sunday 28th - Pack down day
Tickets - Woohoo, finally!!!
Food
You can BYO all food or purchase Friday BBQ dinner, Saturday BBQ lunch, Café items
(note: Saturday night's dinner is included in the ticket price).
Beverages
NO BYO beverages - bar available to purchase alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the hall on Friday night and at Mittagundi on Saturday.
Drinking water available from Mittagundi taps onsite.
Camping
If you have a specific accommodation request/tradition, please email info@mittagundi.org.au to let us know. This will be first come, first serve.
Otherwise, camping will be in the 'Will's' paddock or you can camp elsewhere e.g. Big River Campsite.
BRING CASH! (bar, food, merch, stalls etc.) - NO Eftpos available!
U18's must be accompanied by a guardian.
Poster hand drawn and created by our 2023 leaders :)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!!
THE CITY HOP
Ready to get your dancing shoes on!?
The Wollangarra & Mittagundi CITY HOP is on AGAIN this year!
SEPTEMBER 9th 2023
Melbourne at the Coburg Town Hall 90 Bell St, Coburg VIC 3058
6pm - 11pm
https://www.trybooking.com/CKQYX
Tickets ARE LIVE !
WINTER working bee!
Hello Beautiful Mittagundi Community! Winter is coming!!
Our high plains Huts need stocking and there’s plenty of prep to go into the property before we can cater to the hundreds of students that come to Mittagundi over the winter months. This working bee is a chance to not only help give to Mittagundi but it’s an opportunity to spend some days in this beautiful part of the world. We would love if you could attend.
We will have options of sleeping in cabins and plenty of hot meals and drinks provided. Please let us know if you would like to book a spot in a cabin and of any dietary requirements. Email info@mittagundi.org.au …
We hope to see you there, the 2023 Mittagundi Team
WORKING BEE
Hello Beautiful Mittagundi Community! It’s with great excitement that we are running COURSES IN 2023 ! But before we can we NEED YOUR HELP.
Track 107, the farm and our fences need some love and tender care. This working bee is a chance to not only help give to Mittagundi but it’s an opportunity to spend some days in this beautiful part of the world. We would love if you could attend. If you’re not good on the tools that’s ok, there’s always other general farm jobs like cooking up a storm and caring for the animals.
Camping or potential cabins up for grabs. Please let us know of any dietary requirements. Email info@mittagundi.org.au …
We hope to see you there, the 2023 Mittagundi Team
Mittagundi Festival 2022
The festival and open day is back at Mittagundi in 2022! A family friendly event on January 14th/15th 2022. There will be demonstrations, live music, and dinner on the Saturday night included in the ticket price.
It’s Mittagundi’s main fundraising event for the year and it’s a great chance to find out more about this not-for-profit organisation that has been tucked away in the valley for over 40 years.
Come and join us! Please book online for catering purposes. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
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. Please note that you must be fully vaccinated to attend this event, as per current Victorian COVIDSafe event regulation.
Any questions - call or email us or try the FAQ
Mittagundi Festival 2021
The festival and open day is back at Mittagundi in 2021! A family friendly event on Saturday 16th January 2021. There will be demonstrations, live music, and dinner on the Saturday night included in the ticket price.
It’s Mittagundi’s main fundraising event for the year and it’s a great chance to find out more about this not-for-profit organisation that has been tucked away in the valley for over 40 years.
Come and join us! Please book online for catering purposes. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
https://www.trybooking.com/BNQHC
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, or if you have attended one of the known COVID exposure sites as listed on the DHHS website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks
You will be required to register on arrival and adhere to our COVID safety policy. Please download and complete the attendee COVID health questionnaire from our website via the link below and bring your completed form to the Festival.
https://www.mittagundi.org.au/covid-safety
Any questions - call or email us or try the FAQ
Mittagundi Festival 2020
MITTAGUNDI FESTIVAL
We would love you to help us celebrate!
A family friendly afternoon and evening on January 18th 2020 - live music, dancing, eating, talking, learning, camping - what more could you ask for? The weekend is all about celebrating a special place that provides young people with an opportunity to experience simple living and the beautiful High Plains.
It’s Mittagundi’s main fundraising event for the year and it’s a great chance to find out more about this not-for-profit organization that has been tucked away in the valley for over 40 years.
Due the current fire situation we have relocated the festival to the Yackandandah Sports Park - there will be demonstrations, live music, dinner and open mic on the Saturday night. Come and join us!
Please note under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Mittagundi Melbourne Dinner
Join us at Mittagundi’s Annual Melbourne Dinner on Wednesday 9th October. A chance to meet with new and old friends as well as hear from our Directors about their first year at Mittagundi.
Held at the West Brighton Club, Brighton.
Bookings are essential. RSVP by 2nd September.
$90 includes 3 course sit down dinner, beverages and some great company.
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Wine Bottling 2019
Saturday 14th September, 2pm
193 Yarrabee Road, Markwood
Hosted by Kev McGennan, you can join the Council, staff and supporters of Mittagundi for a fun day bottling wine, labeling the bottles and sorting orders ready for delivery. Light BBQ lunch and sampling provided from 1pm.
It will be a relaxing day, with good company and amazing views assured! RSVP essential.
5727 0527 or 0439 064 158 / kevin.mcgennan@bigpond.com
City Hop
Bring your best boot-scooting hop-trotting heel-n-toe dance moves to...
The MIttagundi & Wollangarra - City Bush Dance!
Come and enjoy the dance, festivities and help support two amazing Outdoor Education Centres that are dedicated to empowering young people - Mittagundi and Wollangarra. This is our Melbourne fundraiser so please come and support us and get more people involved! Bring a friend! Or many friends!
Enjoy a great tune from the Briagolong Bush Band and dance into the night, or try some delicious mulled wine on a cold winters eve, the night will be a grand adventure.
There will be a choice of snacking options, great merchandise, and beverages available from the HayBale Bar.
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Tickets: www.trybooking.com/BCYFK
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Please note this is a ALL AGES Event - there will also be a selection of non-alcoholic drinks available.
Mittagundi Open Weekend 2019
MITTAGUNDI BUSH DANCE & OPEN DAY
We would love you to help us celebrate!
Tickets on sale soon!
A family friendly weekend at Mittagundi on January 11th & 12th - live music, dancing, eating, talking, learning, camping - what more could you ask for? The weekend is all about celebrating a special place that provides young people with an opportunity to experience simple living and the beautiful High Plains.
It’s Mittagundi’s main fundraising event for the year and it’s a great chance to spend a weekend on the farm and find out more about this not-for-profit organization that has been tucked away in the valley for over 40 years.
It will be a weekend of camping, music, dancing, tours, pioneer skills demonstrations and lots more. Come for the whole weekend, just the day or join us for a special dinner on Saturday night. We'd love to see you!
Alexandra Farmstay - Mittagundi Fundraiser
A fantastic event to raise funds for young people from Alexandra to attend Mittagundi
22 SEPTEMBER 2018
LIVE MUSIC 10AM -10PM
Camping - bar - food truck
SAL DASTEY (FROM TIDDAS)
THE NORTHERN FOLK
SAL KIMBER & THE ROLLIN WHEEL THIS WAY NORTH
TULLY SUMNER
THE STONY SIX
BINGS BURROW PUPPET SHOW kids activities & more
Adults $50
Teens $20
Kids $10
Family $110
Tickets online via www.trybooking.com/wyaj
Wine Bottling 2018
Saturday 15th September, 2pm
193 Yarrabee Road, Markwood
Hosted by Helen Collins and Kev McGennan, you can join the Council, staff and supporters of Mittagundi for a fun day bottling wine, labeling the bottles and sorting orders ready for delivery. Light BBQ lunch and sampling provided from 1pm.
It will be a relaxing day, with good company and amazing views assured! RSVP essential.
5727 0527 or 0439 064 158 / kevin.mcgennan@bigpond.com
SEPT 7TH - WINE ORDERS NOW CLOSED
Wine Sale 2018
Wine Sale - August 2018
SEPT 7TH - WINE ORDERS NOW CLOSED
Order your Mittagundi labeled wine during the Wine Sale in AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 - it's a great conversation starter and way to introduce others to Mittagundi while having a good ol' yarn with wine in hand!
There are 4 great varieties to choose from (see order page for Wine details) and profits go to Mittagundi - so you can drink responsibly!
Wine can be collected in one of four ways:
1. Delivery by courier (available for purchases of 6 bottles or more). $20/case, note that courier charges are per case. Please indicate when you order (in Additional Info) if the order can be left if no one is home AND where to leave the order in this circumstance.
2. Collect wine at bottling on 2nd September AFTER 4PM (Address: 193 Yarrabee Road, Markwood, VIC)
3. Collection from a pick up point in Melbourne after 10th September (Location TBC)
4. Wines ordered from a point within 30km of the bottling will be delivered free of charge.
When you complete the online purchase of your wine, please read carefully ensure that you choose the correct delivery option for your wines.
Melbourne Dinner 2018
MITTAGUNDI MELBOURNE DINNER
MAY 17TH 2018
For those of you that live in the big smoke, but still want to stay connected to Mittagundi, the Melbourne Dinner is the event for you! Held at a quirky and exclusive location in Brighton, it's a great meal and a chance to catch up with old friends or meet some interesting new people.
$77 per person for a 3 course meal
Mittagundi 40th Anniversary 2018
MITTAGUNDI 40th ANNIVERSARY
In 2018 Mittagundi will be celebrating 40 wonderful years. We would love you to help us celebrate!
Tickets now on sale!
If you are a past staff member we would love to hear from you. We want your contact details, stories and photos in lead up to the event, please!
Alexandra Farm Stay Fundraiser
A MITTAGUNDI FUNDRAISER FOR ALEXANDRA TEENAGERS
SAT- 30TH - SEP
AFL GRANDFINAL ON BIG SCREEN FROM 2PM
FUN GAMES @ HALF-TIME. LIVE MUSIC 5.30PM - LATE
MOJOJUJU- JOHNFLANAGANTRIO SAL KIMBER & THE ROLLIN' WHEEL
THISWAYNORTH - TULLYSUMNER
CAMPING | BAR | FOOD TRUCK
Tickets www.trybooking.com/rkbg
Adult Winter Program
UPDATE - this program is now FULL with a waiting list
We have a "one off super special opportunity" that has never happened before - and may never happen again. Join us to experience Mittagundi's unique 'ski tour and farm stay' programs - for adults. We have ONE program available from Wednesday 23rd August - Sunday 27th August that we are opening up to adults. There are only 15 spaces available and they will fill quickly. An opportunity to cross country ski, snow camp, cook and eat in pioneer huts and contribute to farm life at Mittagundi's 400 acre property.
Mittagundi is way more that a simple farm stay, it is an opportunity to experience simple healthy living. Mittagundi programs are like no other in the sense that they provide a unique chance to actually live without their phones, computers or indeed any electricity or modern conveniences. This builds resilience, capabilities and confidence and allows for some much needed “time out”. At Mittagundi people engage with their peers and explore themselves in an open, honest and personable way.
Does this sound like something that YOU would like to experience? Jump over to our Programs page and book now!
Wine Sale
The Wine Sale - August
Order your Mittagundi labeled wine during the Wine Sale in AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017 - it's a great conversation starter and way to introduce others to Mittagundi while having a good ol' yarn with wine in hand!
There are 4 great varieties to choose from (see order page for Wine details) and profits go to Mittagundi - so you can drink responsibly!
Wine can be collected in one of four ways:
1. Delivery by courier (available for purchases of 6 bottles or more). $20/case, note that courier charges are per case. Please indicate when you order (in Additional Info) if the order can be left if no one is home AND where to leave the order in this circumstance.
2. Collect wine at bottling on 2nd September (Address: 193 Yarrabee Road, Markwood, VIC)
3. Collection from a pick up point in Melbourne after 10th September (Location TBC)
4. Wines ordered from a point within 30km of the bottling will be delivered free of charge.
ORDERS NOW CLOSED
The City Bush Dance
As winter approaches, so too does the City Bush Dance! This event celebrates and raises funds for the sister Outdoor Education Centres, Wollangarra and Mittagundi, in true pioneer style. The event is child friendly and wacky woollen jumper friendly.
It is the perfect opportunity to introduce family and friends to Mittagundi and Wollangarra. There will be a bush band and a dance caller to get us all heel and toeing to our hearts desire and a licensed bar with drinks and delicous snacks available for purchase.
Please invite and share this event with all your friends and family, its going to be a night full of Bush dance Fun!
We are really excited to see you all there! xx Mittagundi and Wollangarra
Tickets available https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=278556
Melbourne Dinner
MITTAGUNDI MELBOURNE DINNER
MAY 11TH 2017
For those of you that live in the big smoke, but still want to stay connected to Mittagundi, the Melbourne Dinner is the event for you! Held at a quirky and exclusive location in Brighton, it's a great meal and a chance to catch up with old friends or meet some interesting new people.
$77 per person for a 3 course meal
