Overview

Thursday 30 April 2026

Alfesta registration at Peppers Manor House from 2pm.

After registration, check into your accommodation at Peppers Manor House or Peppers Craigieburn.

For those staying at Craigieburn there will be an Alfesta bus to and from Manor House each evening. The bus will leave Craigieburn on Thursday at 5.30pm.

Pre-dinner drinks at Manor House at 6pm, optional welcome dinner from 7pm.

Bus from Manor House to Craigieburn at 9.30pm.

Friday 1 May 2026

Breakfast in Katers Restaurant at Manor House from 7am, including those staying at Craigieburn.

Welcome and morning briefing at 8.50am, then driving via Macquarie Pass to HARS aviation museum for guided tours and lunch.

There's an option to visit the Kiama Blowhole before returning to the Highlands via Jamberoo Mountain Road – be sure to stop at the lookout for a selfie.

For those staying at Craigieburn, the bus will leave at 4.50pm to come to Manor House.

Drinks and music around the fire pit (hopefully with roasted chestnuts!) from 5pm, followed by dinner, musical trivia and no doubt a bit of dancing on the side.

Bus from Manor House to Craigieburn at 10.30pm.

Saturday 2 May 2026

Breakfast in Katers Restaurant at Manor House from 7am, including those staying at Craigieburn.

Morning briefing at 8.50am, then a car display and country markets in the beautiful grounds of Manor House.

Lunch at Manor House followed by a range of optional afternoon activities – from pre-booked and paid guided tours at local attractions to no-cost croquet or bocce on the lawns at Manor House (more details on optional activities to come). Or just do your own thing, like have a nap.

For those staying at Craigieburn, the bus will leave at 4.50pm to come to Manor House.

Drinks and nibbles in the Manor House courtyard from 5pm, followed by La Famiglia theme dinner. In Italian, la famiglia means "the family", but in pop culture it's associated with The Godfather, The Sopranos and every great mafia movie or series ever made. As part of the Alfisti family, dress in your preferred 1920s style, enjoy Italian food and dance to local jazz band Dixie Blues.

Bus from Manor House to Craigieburn at 10.30pm.

Sunday 3 May 2026

Breakfast in Katers Restaurant at Manor House from 7am, including those staying at Craigieburn.

Morning briefing at 8.50am before heading off on the traditional Alfesta observation run – but with a twist. Not everyone looks forward to the traditional format so we've changed it up a little to make it more enjoyable for everyone. You'll drive local scenic roads with stops at some of the small villages for a look around.

Lunch will be during the observation run, stopping at the best pie shop we've found in the Highlands.

The observation run will finish at Berrima, with some time to have a look around this historic village and maybe browse in a few shops.

For those staying at Craigieburn, the bus will leave at 4.50pm to come to Manor House.

Pre-dinner drinks and canapés at 5pm, followed by the big Alfesta finale – a glamorous red-carpet presentation dinner at Manor House with entertainment by Pure Acoustic.

Bus from Manor House to Craigieburn at 10.30pm.

Monday 4 May 2026

Breakfast in Katers Restaurant at Manor House from 7am, including those staying at Craigieburn.

Official thank you and goodbye at 8am before farewells and check-out.

An optional day run is being planned to head towards the south coast via Kangaroo Valley, with an organised group lunch and dinner. Overnight accommodation is left to you. More details to come.