Top New South Wales Food & Drink

High Valley Cheese Co is a family run business that is proud not only on their passion for creating delicious artisan, small batch cheese, but also for their commitment to sustainability. Milk for the cheese and all other ingredients are sourced locally, packaging is environmentally friendly and the day time needs of the cheesemaking facility are run on solar.

With Uncork Orange we provide fun, intimate, small group tours surrounding the beautiful area around Orange. Our guides are all locally based and knowledgeable about the Orange area and the wonderful wines and food we produce here. With Uncork Orange it doesn’t matter if you are a novice or a connoisseur when it comes to wine tasting. We will guide you through how wine is made and what grape varietals are grown in the area. The three wineries we will visit are all family owned wineries and every winery has unique wines that are subtly different from each other. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 45 minutes at each winery. At the winery you will typically sample between 4 – 6 wines (this is the fun part!). At some of these wineries you will be able to look out over the vineyard where the grapes are grown that has made the wine you will be drinking. All tasting fees are included in the price. We provide complimentary water and snacks on board.

Elevated amongst the vines and overlooking Cocoparra National Park; our cellar door is the essential friendly stop over when visiting the Riverina region. Proudly awarded Riverina’s ‘Best Small Cellar Door’ by Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine; our views, friendly team and architecturally designed cellar door make for a unique and inviting experience. Located just a short 10 minute drive from the foodie hub of Griffith, we are open 6 days a week with the full range of wines on the tasting menu.

Merrylands is home to many new Australias, many of whom have fled their homeland. This tour will introduce you to the culinary treasures they wish to share You will discover the flavours of Syria and Afghanistan, and Persia's exquisite use of dried limes and saffron. Enjoy the best rice and bread to be had anywhere in the world. Along the way you will meet generous business owners and hear stories of hopes and dreams of people making long journeys to a new life in Australia. This is far from your typical food tour! If you like exploring new cultures and communities and building relationships through food, then this is the experience for you.

This is your day. No large group of strangers in a bus. No set itinerary. Peter has been a resident of Bowral for many years and can recommend special spots for lunch and boutique wineries where the cellar masters can welcome you personally. We can also arrange half-day tours if requested. All details on our web site.

Elevated amongst the vines and overlooking Cocoparra National Park; our cellar door is the essential friendly stop over when visiting the Riverina region. Proudly awarded Riverina’s ‘Best Small Cellar Door’ 2018 and ‘Best Cellar Door with Food’ 2020 by Gourmet Traveller Wine; our views, friendly team and unique wines make for a relaxing and inviting experience. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the centre of Griffith; enjoy a cheeseboard and glass of wine on the terrace with a selection of local produce.

Definitely not a bus tour, with a maximum of four guests per tour, rather, The Secret Vines Experience is an exploration of the best of Port Macquarie’s local wineries, (and eateries) providing a truly authentic and personalized experience. Guests travel from their accommodation in a luxury Audi, then we take the picturesque laneways to local working and historical vineyards. We can visit regional cellar doors ranging from larger, well established wineries to small artisanal vineyards.

Comparing the old world aged vintage wines of the Founders Museum Collection made by the original vineyard owners, with the new world, more recent vintage wines, the news kid on the block in the Canberra region. Graze on our kitchen made Duck Liver Pate, Australian cheeses, local cured meats, homemade Lavosh and Foccaccia, homemade Contentious Chutney and Cherry Merlot Jams, followed by a three-course lunch chosen from a menu, with a glass of paired wine.

Swap Sydney’s city streets for the rolling vineyards of Hunter Valley on a private day trip that lets you skip the hassle of car hire. As well as receiving the undivided attention of a private guide during several tasting sessions, you’ll be able to enjoy ample glasses of wine without having to worry about driving between dispersed wineries.

Planning a night out with friends or loved ones? Get out your scrunchies, sweatbands and fluro spandex and join us for a funky, old-school party cruise with a three course menu! Girls and guys just wanna have fun aboard our Vivid Retro Party Boat on Sydney Harbour under the glowing lights of the Vivid Festival! Get emerged in some retro decor and memorabilia, grab a drink from the bar and get settled in for a delicious ginger food. Don't forget to grab some goodies from the 90s candy bar and enjoy the gorgeous sights from the observation deck. Before you know it, you'll be ready to cut your best shapes on the dance floor as your retro DJ plays the most bangin' beats from the 80's & 90's.

Experience Sydney’s iconic skyline on a leisurely 3-hour cruise, passing famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Luna Park. Enjoy a delicious 3-course set lunch on board, including fresh seafood, cooked meats and tempting desserts, accompanied by live music and entertainment.

Whether you are a group of 2 or 200 a Vagabond Christmas Party Cruise is the ultimate way to celebrate festivities with delicious food, flowing drinks, live entertainment and stunning views of Sydney's most iconic landmarks.

The Melbourne Cup horse race is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Australian sporting calendar, but if you happen to be in Sydney on the day, this cruise is a fun way to enjoy the festivities. During the three-hour lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour you can watch the race live on large screens, join sweepstakes, and enjoy a delicious seafood and carvery buffet meal. This is a fun activity with a date or a group of friends.

Get nostalgic as you dance to classic hits and relive the ‘good old days’ on-board a Retro Cruise. Admire glittering views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House on an evening cruise around Sydney Harbour, while DJs spin tunes from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Along the way, tuck into a delicious buffet dinner, sip cocktails from the bar (own expense) and enjoy on-board entertainment, including great prizes and giveaways.

Soak up views of Sydney’s iconic skyline set to a soundtrack of live Jazz on this 3-hour lunch cruise of Sydney Harbour. Set sail on a scenic cruise, passing landmarks like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Luna Park. Then, tuck into a delicious 3-course set menu, followed by dessert, while enjoying the onboard entertainment, performed by jazz and blues musicians, and making the most of the licensed bar (own expense).

Fine-tune your appreciation of Australian wines and cuisine on this full-day tasting tour of the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Discover Australia's oldest wine region with a behind-the-scenes winery tour and the chance to taste up to 20 wines at some of the valley’s most popular wineries. Restaurant lunch included.

Unplug for 2 or 3 hours and enjoy a full experience at Bimbadgen Winery. Each experience involves: •Tasting of Bimbadgen's Single Vineyard range in the Cellar Door • Gourmet picnic hamper with a bottle of Bimbadgen Hunter Valley range wine to take and enjoy on our grounds and reconnect with nature

Don't go wine tasting on an empty stomach: this wine masterclass pairs premium wines (not available in the shops) with a delicious cheese plate for a fuller experience. Sip wine and learn about the different varieties while overlooking the vineyard.

Enhance your knowledge of wine, and how to taste and evaluate it, in seated wine tasting. In a small group of no more than eight people, try a variety of different wines that you will not find in the store, from dry whites to gutsy reds, and bubbles.

There are some places in the wilderness where nature over delivers and gliding downstream on the Kangaroo River from Beehive Point to the mouth of Yarrunga Creek with the backdrop of the Morton National Park in Kangaroo Valley, is one such place. It’s the MUST DO wildlife experience in NSW with its eerily beautiful backdrop of a convict-built sandstone road, winding uphill and linking the rainforest with our colonial past. Home to the majestic azure kingfisher, wedge-tail eagle, diamond python, rock wallaby, white-breasted sea eagle, water dragon and more, this is nature at its best, untouched and wild. On the drive down through the rainforest it is usual to see kangaroos, wombats and echidnas.

We start the day with breathtaking waterfall views at Carrington Falls in Budderoo National Park, near Robertson. We spend 2 hours exploring the rainforest filled with precious with rare birds, native mammals and reptiles with the option of some wild swimming. Next its a visit to Dirty Janes in Bowral to wander the antique market with an assortment of over 70 stalls and lunch at Harrys on Green Lane. Our last stop for the day is Artemis Vineyard named after the Goddess of Harvest, the Wild and the Moon. This is a family run boutique winery owned by brothers Antony and Mark Balog in Mittagong who planted the first Pinot Noir grapes in the region.

This is a wine lovers day beginning at the award winning Tertini Wines near the historic village of Berrima who produced Australia’s best Pinot Noir in 2019. Next its a visit to family owned St Maur Vineyard in Exeter, which started as a dairy farm producing its first vintage in 2003. Our journey continues at either Birch, Peppergreen Estate, Bendooley Book Barn, Centennial Restaurant or Eschalot. All highly respected and award wining dining options. Our last stop of the day is the picturesque Centennial Vineyard with up to 35 wines on offer, this is one of the largest producers in the region and we enjoy a Pinot Masterclass.

As Winter descends upon the Southern Highlands so does the opportunity to enjoy fresh truffles. We have created what we believe mixes the best on offer in the area for hunts with a delicious menu and wine tasting from a premium local producer. Now that is great way to spend a chilly day in the Highlands. This self-drive experience includes a truffle hunt, paired with a delicious truffle inspired lunch and wine tasting at a new location in Big Hill near Marulan about 30 minutes from Berrima. It's a stunning drive and property. Upon arrival, we head into the Iles and Robur Oak trees to watch the truffle dog follow the mystical aroma of these tubular delights and unearth them from the tree roots. Then we enjoy a country lunch at the ruins featuring fresh Truffle with a matched wine-tasting from a local award winning cool climate wine maker.

Indulge your inner wine lover with this blending class at Urban Winery Sydney. Learn about the winemaking process during a tour of the facility while enjoying regional cheeses and charcuterie. Sample six regional wines, blend them into your favorite concoction, and have some fun with a blind tasting. Take home a complimentary bottle and stop by the cellar door for more tastings and to have your personalized blend bottled.