Spring and autumn are our favourite times of the year in Bendigo Ridge. The weather is mild, and change is in the air. Right now, the lambs have been born and the sheep are being moved from the low parts of the farm to the high country. They get mustered up the farm road near us, and inevitably a few get left behind. Last year we had two ‘fat-bottomed girls’ that would come and visit until they got mustered and joined the rest of their flock.

Birds are plentiful too, blossoms are springing forth on our fruit trees and there is a sense of newness.

If we get up in the night, the stars look so clear. Even on cloudy days it often clears up at night. Have you seen our stargazing calendar? Stargazing Calendar It is there to help you understand when is a good time (or not so good) for viewing the heavens above. If there is a bright moon, it’s not great. So the calendar looks at the moon, positioning of planets and constallations and possible weather based on history (going back 3 years) or Meteoblue forcast for the next 9 days. It works on desktop or mobile.

Talking about newness and now apps, there is also an events planner app (Events Planner App) that you can use anytime to see what on in the region, and is also helpful to plan stays. It sources data live from a number of providers and also has NZ public holidays, and NZ/Aus school holidays. Now you know!

If you’re planning a visit, please check the rest of the website and make an enquiry to start the planning for the best few days of fun and relaxation.