Awesome lunch with Penny Webb

Goonoo Goonoo Station—pronounced “Gun‑ah g‑noo,” meaning running water over rocks in times of drought—is a vast historic cattle property just south of Tamworth in New South Wales, covering around 4,420 hectares. Established in 1831, the property has been beautifully restored by the Haggarty family, transforming heritage-listed structures like the woolstore, schoolhouse, stone store, and chapel into luxury cottages and communal spaces. As a working station with modern comforts such as heated pools, tennis court, Wi‑Fi and a guest lounge, it delivers a retreat-like experience that blends pastoral roots with sophisticated hospitality.

At the heart of the property lies the Glasshouse Restaurant, a striking modern venue completed in 2016. Nestled between two repurposed heritage buildings and highlighted by floor‑to‑ceiling glass walls, its design by TKD Architects uses materials such as corten steel, recycled timber, polished concrete, stone, brass and leather. The sweeping windows offer panoramic views across rolling grazing hills to the Liverpool Range, while the interior is softened by slatted timber ceilings and greenery, creating a refined yet grounded ambience .

It was lovely to catch up with Penny, an old friend of Robin’s for a lazy long lunch.Read more