Bundanon
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Located in the Shoalhaven, Bundanon is many things. An art museum embedded in the landscape. A wildlife sanctuary set on 1000 hectares. A gift to the Australian people. The vast array of experiences at this South Coast art destination means every visitor’s journey here will be different.
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TheGaffer49
London GB204 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
There are two sites to the Bundanon experience. The Homestead is the original home of Arthur Boyd (later in his life) and is beautifully conserved with an amazing collection of ceramics, as well as some wonderful Arthur Boyd art, and those of the greater family. The grounds are very large, and there is a small cafe. I found it a stunning place to visit to learn more about Arthur Boyd and enjoy a specific Australian landscape. Next was the Bundanon Museum, about 15 mins by car back towards Berry/Nowra. It's an education centre, really, with a small but very well curated museum dedicated to Arthur Boyd and other artists. There is a cafe and a hotel in what is known as The Bridge. Every now and then (about once a month?) the museum is open for a weekend, and you can book an itinerary which includes an overnight stay, dinner and breakfast, and various activities. We had a talk with a friend of Arthur Boyd, a lecture from an art professor, an art class, a cello recital, a breathing workshop and various walks through the bush around the museum. It isn't cheap as weekends away go, but it was incredibly memorable, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Please remember, the museum and site has a primary function of an education resource. Highly recommended.
Written August 14, 2024
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Julie L
Brisbane Region, Australia36 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Paid $18 each to see an exhibition that included only some of Arthur Boyd’s work. In total the museum included only 4 rooms of art work. Not all sections were open mid week, so suggest only going on the weekend. When asked to see his works eg landscapes, it was suggested that we could visit the library! The grounds were beautiful, but a long drive to not see much art work.
Written May 14, 2024
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia3,963 contributions
Jul 2023
This is a brilliant art gallery spread across two very disparate locations, ten kilometres apart. It was a gift to the Australian nation from the Boyd family, arguably the most prolific and talented family of artists the country has produced.
The more accessible section (ie still on the bitumen) houses a modernistic Art Museum and the architecturally impressive Bridge building, which includes the Ramox Cafe. We visited on the opening weekend of a new exhibition of contemporary Polynesian art, The Polyphonic Sea. It was a little too contemporary for our tastes but we did enjoy the cafe. Good coffee, and simple though innovative lunch menu, eg the Kimchi grilled-cheese sandwich. Great! And considering the isolated location and lack of competition, we thought their prices quite reasonable. (They compared favorably with those in the nearby tourist town of Berry.)
The highlight of our visit to Bundanon came next and this was the Homestead, set 10 km deeper into the Australian bush close to the Shoalhaven River. Access is via a dirt road, quite steep at times. The site is beautiful and quintessentially rustic/pastoral Australia. This is where Arthur, the most famous of the Boyds, had his studio, which looks as though it has not been touched since he died in 1999. The two-storey homestead itself is now a gallery, renovated and with all rooms filled with artworks from four generations of the Boyd family, including pottery as well as paintings. Visiting the Homestead requires a bit more effort, but it is wonderfully rewarding experience.
The more accessible section (ie still on the bitumen) houses a modernistic Art Museum and the architecturally impressive Bridge building, which includes the Ramox Cafe. We visited on the opening weekend of a new exhibition of contemporary Polynesian art, The Polyphonic Sea. It was a little too contemporary for our tastes but we did enjoy the cafe. Good coffee, and simple though innovative lunch menu, eg the Kimchi grilled-cheese sandwich. Great! And considering the isolated location and lack of competition, we thought their prices quite reasonable. (They compared favorably with those in the nearby tourist town of Berry.)
The highlight of our visit to Bundanon came next and this was the Homestead, set 10 km deeper into the Australian bush close to the Shoalhaven River. Access is via a dirt road, quite steep at times. The site is beautiful and quintessentially rustic/pastoral Australia. This is where Arthur, the most famous of the Boyds, had his studio, which looks as though it has not been touched since he died in 1999. The two-storey homestead itself is now a gallery, renovated and with all rooms filled with artworks from four generations of the Boyd family, including pottery as well as paintings. Visiting the Homestead requires a bit more effort, but it is wonderfully rewarding experience.
Written July 16, 2023
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Birder
Tapitallee, Australia52 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
Riversdale is a great spot and the latest additions of The Bridge and the Gallery are wonderful.
The same cannot be said for Ramox Café.
I want this cafe to be a success, and be a place I can take visitors for quality surroundings and food.
It is only doing light food at the moment. Why?
The hand written menu board was out of date. Why?
My coffee arrived promptly but was incorrect. When the correct order arrived, the coffee was tasty but not hot.
Having finished my coffee, my carrot cake hadn’t arrived so I asked for it.
It was dry and would have been inedible if it wasn’t for the beaut icing.
The same cannot be said for Ramox Café.
I want this cafe to be a success, and be a place I can take visitors for quality surroundings and food.
It is only doing light food at the moment. Why?
The hand written menu board was out of date. Why?
My coffee arrived promptly but was incorrect. When the correct order arrived, the coffee was tasty but not hot.
Having finished my coffee, my carrot cake hadn’t arrived so I asked for it.
It was dry and would have been inedible if it wasn’t for the beaut icing.
Written February 16, 2022
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Hello, unfortunately we have had a significantly reduced staffing capacity due to staff isolating. We are doing our best to ensure there is coffee and light refreshments available while we await their return. We will keep our website up-to-date with when we can return to full service.
Written February 20, 2022
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WonderThirst
North Sydney29 contributions
Sept 2022 • Solo
A truly beautiful part of Australia. We are all much indebted to the Boyd family for gifting this property and making it accessible to all.
The museum, The Bridge (accommodation) and the education centre have all being built recently, very sympathetic to the surroundings and thoughtful to the general environment.
Unfortunately the homestead was being renovated so wasn’t open. But AB’s studio was. The knowledgeable volunteer guides added to the experience
Lots of lovely walks around. So much wildlife! Saw kangaroos, wallabies, a goana, some wombats and lots of birds on a short walk
Absolutely fabulous to experience the environment that inspired several members of the Boyd family.
The museum, The Bridge (accommodation) and the education centre have all being built recently, very sympathetic to the surroundings and thoughtful to the general environment.
Unfortunately the homestead was being renovated so wasn’t open. But AB’s studio was. The knowledgeable volunteer guides added to the experience
Lots of lovely walks around. So much wildlife! Saw kangaroos, wallabies, a goana, some wombats and lots of birds on a short walk
Absolutely fabulous to experience the environment that inspired several members of the Boyd family.
Written September 25, 2022
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DaveNowra
North Nowra, Australia226 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The Polyphonic Sea
I'd just like to comment on this art exhibition, and just to let you know I am a member here and I've been heaps this year and love the place. The current exhibition is not very good. Of all the works placed this year, it lacks depth and the paucity of works highlights this whole exhibition. Trying to link nature, culture and the environment, and sound, just does not work here. It comes across as being woke to me as the so called links to earth and culture are so tenuous and flimsy I couldn't wait to get out. One of the main pieces is some sort of sound projection things but it wasn't on when I was there and no matter how long i stayed, it would not come on. I know someone else who has been there 3 times and it still hasn't seen. Most pieces things like this run on a loop. Not here. This to me shows how poorly curated this show is; something simple but keeps people interested. I've read 2 reviews and both gush about The Polyphonic Sea, but not me. I'm sorry. Just on art exhibitions I've seen heaps this year in India, NGV x2, Heide x2, Sydney Modern and a couple at Bundanon, all better than this by far.
I'd just like to comment on this art exhibition, and just to let you know I am a member here and I've been heaps this year and love the place. The current exhibition is not very good. Of all the works placed this year, it lacks depth and the paucity of works highlights this whole exhibition. Trying to link nature, culture and the environment, and sound, just does not work here. It comes across as being woke to me as the so called links to earth and culture are so tenuous and flimsy I couldn't wait to get out. One of the main pieces is some sort of sound projection things but it wasn't on when I was there and no matter how long i stayed, it would not come on. I know someone else who has been there 3 times and it still hasn't seen. Most pieces things like this run on a loop. Not here. This to me shows how poorly curated this show is; something simple but keeps people interested. I've read 2 reviews and both gush about The Polyphonic Sea, but not me. I'm sorry. Just on art exhibitions I've seen heaps this year in India, NGV x2, Heide x2, Sydney Modern and a couple at Bundanon, all better than this by far.
Written September 1, 2023
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amanda
Edgeworth, Australia2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Beautiful location but unfortunately on this occasion disappointing. Was the same artist on display in all 4 galleries with h lots of empty space. I felt it could have been condensed to one room so to show some different artists. Was too expensive for what we saw
Written June 16, 2023
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DaveNowra
North Nowra, Australia226 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Lovely surroundings and relaxed and quite calming Ramox restaurant. Food was nice but sort of lacks much flair. Did get the charcuterie but was disappointing as only one cheese and lacked any flair; the rest of the board presented quite plain. I know, I know, a first world problem, but, great art in the gallery but not great good in the cafe. Had a great Cuppit’s wine and the Cupitt’s pale ale beer nice too.
Written October 10, 2022
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Kevin C
Sydney, Australia39 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Not easy to get to there (once you enter the property boundary) but the drive down to the main Bundanon homestead (descending, winding dirt road through forest) is beautiful.
Once you reach the homestead, it is stunning - surrounded by hills, bush, open fields (with cows and lots of wombats), lovely gardens, a small lake (which might be empty in dry weather I guess), picnic tables etc. And it's free to access the property! But it is only open Sundays I think, unless you make special group arrangements - check their website.
We arrived Sunday at 10am (although opening was not until 10:30) and left at about 3pm. We only had time to do a small exploratory walk adjacent to the homestead, a guided tour of the house / garden /studio (NB: moderate fee charged for this), eat a picnic lunch (NB: you have to bring your own food here) and then walk down to the river (wide, with a sandy beach and magnificent scenery - just like you see in many Arthur Boyd paintings).
Staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Particular thanks on the day to volunteer guide Sue and volunteer guide in training, Susan!
Next time we plan to do the walks up into the surrounding forest.
Once you reach the homestead, it is stunning - surrounded by hills, bush, open fields (with cows and lots of wombats), lovely gardens, a small lake (which might be empty in dry weather I guess), picnic tables etc. And it's free to access the property! But it is only open Sundays I think, unless you make special group arrangements - check their website.
We arrived Sunday at 10am (although opening was not until 10:30) and left at about 3pm. We only had time to do a small exploratory walk adjacent to the homestead, a guided tour of the house / garden /studio (NB: moderate fee charged for this), eat a picnic lunch (NB: you have to bring your own food here) and then walk down to the river (wide, with a sandy beach and magnificent scenery - just like you see in many Arthur Boyd paintings).
Staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Particular thanks on the day to volunteer guide Sue and volunteer guide in training, Susan!
Next time we plan to do the walks up into the surrounding forest.
Written August 4, 2015
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Crystal J
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia22 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
My fiancé has lived in the Shoalhaven for 30 years and I for 4, but we had never visited Bundanon. When we finally did, we loved it. We took a tour of the grounds and were entertained by the guide, who clearly had a great love for the property and Arthur Boyd. The house, grounds, and Arthur Boyds works are all well kept and presented. Bundanon is the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Written August 10, 2014
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Hi , are you open today , Friday , 11 th May ?
Written May 10, 2018
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