NSW Wine Regions

A TOOLKIT FOR THE TRAVEL TRADE Wine Regions of NSW A toolkit for the travel trade

Wine tourism in NSW offers experiences that are more diverse, engaging and immersive than traditional cellar door tastings alone. NSW is home to 14 incredible wine regions, each with their own distinct personality, varying topography, grape varieties and signature experiences. Travellers can not only taste and buy world-renowned wine but also try locally grown food, visit markets, explore historical sites, stay at luxury resorts and learn something new via a tour or masterclass and meet winemakers and chefs. This practical toolkit highlights six key wine regions in NSW and will help you understand each region and access commissionable products to create unforgettable client itineraries.

HUNTER VALLEY MUDGEE

ORANGE

SYDNEY SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

SHOALHAVEN CANBERRA COAST DISTRICT

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North of Sydney

HUNTER VALLEY Australia’s oldest wine region with an endless amount of experiences

West of Sydney

MUDGEE A favourite for its beauty, heritage, history and culture

ORANGE Outstanding food and wine experiences amidst a vibrant country town

South of Sydney

CANBERRA DISTRICT A highly awarded and flourishing young wine region

SHOALHAVEN A stunning coastal wine region with pristine beaches

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS A region with elegant villages, rolling green hills and talented winemakers

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NSW WINE REGIONS Hunter Valley

Hunter

Valley The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest GETTING THERE wine-growing region, dating back to the early 1820s. Today, this well-established

HUNTER region just two hours north of Sydney offers VALLEY MUDGEE more than 150 wineries and cellar doors, ORANGE acclaimed restaurants, stunning scenery

SYDNEY SOUTHERN and an endless amount of experiences. HIGHLANDS

SHOALHAVEN Visitors to the Hunter Valley can enjoy unique experiences at award- CANBERRA COAST DISTRICT winning cellar doors, dining at some of Australia’s best restaurants, hot air balloon rides, horse riding and hiking in national parks. The BY CAR Hunter Valley also has a calendar packed with lively events and Approx. 2hrs from Sydney to Pokolbin Approx. 1hr from Newcastle to Pokolbin music festivals. Accommodation options range from luxury resorts NEAREST AIRPORT with golf courses and spas to boutique accommodation, nature Newcastle retreats and farm stays. BY TRAIN Approx. 2hrs 45min from Sydney to Maitland Meet Hunter Valley local heroes and learn more about Hunter Valley in this destination video.

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MCGUIGAN WINES McGuigan Wines is a name synonymous with Australian winemaking. Steeped in rich Hunter Valley tradition, the wines are the product of four generations of McGuigan family winemakers who have become renowned for producing some of the finest wines in Australia. The Winery & Produce Tour provides guests with an opportunity to immerse themselves in McGuigan history and flavours and includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery, a horse and carriage tour of the vineyards and a selection of local cheese and chocolate to try with iconic McGuigan wines. mcguiganwines.com.au SCARBOROUGH WINE* Established in the 1970s, this family-owned winery specialises in chardonnay and pinot. There are two cellar doors; Gillards Road and Scarborough on Hermitage. Guests can choose from a range of unique experiences, including tour and tasting experiences with food pairings, or try their hand at the Sensory Workshop, a fun and educational way to help identify aromas and flavours in wine. scarboroughwine.com.au

TULLOCH WINES Winery Experiences Over four generations and 125 years, Tulloch has been crafting wines and experiences that celebrate ‘the good life’ of wine, food, family and friends. Tours include a Chocolate and Wine pairing, a Mystery Wine Tour and the Museum Experience. Their newest The district is home to some of Australia’s most distinctive and outstanding experiences include Hunter Heroes & Global Flavours, where guests can immerse themselves in the history of the Hunter Valley wines, most notably Hunter Valley semillon, and is also famous for producing by tasting the iconic Hunter wines and the Hunter Wine, Seafood & outstanding shiraz, verdelho and chardonnay. BBQ, a half-day experience that includes an afternoon at the cellar door tasting premium wines and cooking a decadent barbecue with the Tulloch chef. AUDREY WILKINSON tullochwines.com This 150-year-old vineyard, perched on the foothills of the Brokenback Range, has stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. TYRRELLS Audrey Wilkinson is a family-run cellar door that offers tastings, This much-loved wine brand has been family-owned since 1858 and picnics among the vines, behind-the-scenes tours and fortified home to some of Australia’s most awarded wines, including the wine and cheese pairings. There is also a free museum and guest iconic Vat 1 Semillon. Guests can take a tour and experience the old accommodation in modern cottages. oak vats and historic red cellar still in full operation. For avid wine audreywilkinson.com.au lovers, the Sacred Sites experience includes a private vineyard tour with a Tyrrell family member, followed by a tasting of wines from the family’s private cellar. BROKENWOOD tyrrells.com.au Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia’s most reputable premium wine labels and a must visit in the Hunter Valley. Key offerings include the WINE HOUSE HUNTER VALLEY famous Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, ILR Reserve Semillon and Cricket Pitch Range. The venue in Pokolbin is a state-of-the-art tasting facility This one-stop cellar door and restaurant offers a choice of over 40 of and offers a museum, café and restaurant and function space for the best local wines in the Hunter Valley. Wine House offers a range 20-400 people. Brokenwood’s VIP Soil-to-Cellar experience is a rare of tours including the Hunter Discovery Tasting and a Connoisseurs opportunity to gain exclusive access to one of Australia’s most iconic Wine & Chocolate Tasting. Visitors can book a table for lunch or enjoy vineyards whilst enjoying a unique and personalised experience. It The Grand Sensory Adventure that features four premium wines and includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery, a degustation menu food pairings. with matched wines, barrel tasting and a bottle of current release winehousehuntervallery.com.au Graveyard Shiraz. brokenwood.com.au

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Gourmet Highlights

For foodies and wine lovers seeking something special, the Hunter Valley has a range of exceptional eateries, distilleries and breweries. Circa 1876* is an award-winning restaurant located in an historic cottage and features a Modern Australian menu supplied by its own organic kitchen garden. Bistro Molines* combines fine French food with country-chic decor and beautiful vineyard views. For a romantic experience, Muse has an open fireplace and delicious local food. Piggs Peake* is a winery that doesn’t take itself too seriously – except when it comes to food and wine. Its restaurant Yellow Billy* specialises in fire-cooked food such as suckling pig. convent.com.au/dining/circa-1876 bistromolines.com.au musedining.com.au yellowbillyrestaurant.com Tours, Activities & Attractions HUNTER VALLEY PRIVATE TOURS With 20 years of experience, the team at Hunter Valley Private Tours know their way around the region. Choose from vineyard tours, wine tastings and fun experiences including Accommodation helicopter rides and go-karting. huntervalleyprivatetours.com.au Spicers Guest House, Pokolbin (Unrated) spicersretreats.com WINE COUNTRY TOURS Spicers Vineyards Estate, spicersretreats.com True wine enthusiasts will appreciate Wine Country Tours, run by Richard Everett, the only Pokolbin (Unrated) winemaker to run wine tours in the Hunter Valley. Tours can be tailored to suit everyone Château Élan at The Vintage, from the inexperienced through to the wine connoisseur. winecountrytours.com.au Rothbury (Unrated) chateauelan.com.au

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, TWO FAT BLOKES Lovedale (Unrated) ihg.com Two Fat Blokes offers fun foodie experiences. There are daily half- and full-day tours The Convent Hunter Valley, convent.com.au for small groups of up to 14 people. Tours include wine and beer tastings, cheese and Pokolbin (Unrated) chocolate. twofatblokes.com.au Estate Tuscany, Pokolbin estatetuscany.com.au

HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS Harrigan’s Hunter Valley, Polkolbin harriganshuntervalley.com.au Garden lovers enjoy strolling through 14 hectares of gardens at Hunter Valley Gardens. There are 6000 trees, 600,000 shrubs and over one million ground cover plants, waterfalls, Hermitage Lodge, Pokolbin hermitagelodge.com.au statues, murals and more. huntervalleygardens.com.au (Unrated)

Hunter Valley Resort, Pokolbin hunterresort.com.au BALLOON ALOFT (Unrated) Balloon Aloft is an adventure activity with flights beginning at sunrise so guests can enjoy Voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley Pokolbin (Unrated) ihg.com views of the picturesque wine regions. Balloon flights last one hour and are followed by a sparkling wine breakfast. balloonaloft.com Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, Pokolbin (Unrated) minorhotels.com

Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill, DAVE’S TRAVEL Pokolbin (Unrated) staywellgroup.com The Hunter Valley caters for beer lovers too, and Dave’s Travel offers a Hop Hunter experience, showcasing four great breweries in the region. The tour includes lunch and Starline Alpacas Farmstay UNIQUE Resort, Broke starlinealpacas.com.au plenty of top local beer and cider. daves.com.au

NSW WINE REGIONS Mudgee

Mudgee

An easy three-and-a-half hour drive northwest of GETTING THERE Sydney through the Blue Mountains, the Mudgee wine region is a favourite among nature and food and wine lovers for its beauty, heritage and world-

HUNTER VALLEY class produce. Mudgee is situated on the Cudgegong MUDGEE River and is surrounded by rolling green hills.

ORANGE Rich in colonial history, this wine-producing area

SYDNEY includes the towns and villages of Mudgee, Gulgong, SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Rystone, and Kandos.

SHOALHAVEN CANBERRA COAST DISTRICT The region has a rich gold rush heritage and World Heritage wilderness including Wollemi National Park, home to the rare and prehistoric Wollemi pine. Mudgee is a bustling country town and offers high- BY CAR end boutique accommodation, award-winning restaurants, colonial Approx. 3hrs 30min from Sydney architecture and many outdoor activities. Mudgee’s altitude, continental NEAREST AIRPORT climate and well-drained soil make it an excellent region for a wide Mudgee range of varietals and is well known for shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. BY TRAIN Approx. 5hrs from Sydney Meet Mudgee winemakers and learn more about the Mudgee wine region in this destination video.

visitnsw.com NSW WINE REGIONS Tours, Activities & Attractions COUNTRY ESCAPE TOURS Country Escape Tours offers small group and private tours that showcase the Mudgee region, with local guides sharing their knowledge, history and love of the region. Tour options include food and Winery Experiences wine experiences, horse riding, kayaking and discovering the local history. Country Escape Tours provides tours to suit all needs and caters for couples, groups and children. countryescapetours.com.au Mudgee is the third-largest grape producing region in NSW and has more than THE LITTLE Gourmet 110 wine grape growers. With more than 40 family-owned boutique wineries, COOKING Mudgee is the perfect place for a weekend of wine tasting. SCHOOL* Highlights The Little Cooking School* LOWE WINES* offers cooking classes Roth’s Wine Bar* is the oldest licenced wine bar in NSW and Founded in 2000 by David Lowe, Lowe Wines produces premium small suited to all levels of experience. Guests can offers visitors a large range of batch wines from a certified organic and biodynamic property. The local wines, wood fired pizzas cellar door is a beautiful spot to spend a few hours, with a wooded create a three-course and live music. Part of the Lowe picnic area and access to Federation Hill with 360-degree views of the seasonal menu then enjoy Family Wine Co, Zin House* surrounding countryside. Enjoy wine tasting, platters, and self-guided lunch and matching wines. is an organic and biodynamic restaurant featuring extensive Farm Trail tours. Other classes include sourdough, gnocchi and pasta masterclasses. littlecookingschoolmudgee.com.au kitchen gardens, orchards and lowewine.com.au surrounded by farmland. This award-winning restaurant offers special dining experiences and DE BEAUREPAIRE* PELICAN events. Alby & Esthers* is a This single estate vineyard is a boutique producer of French-style TRAVEL delightful bistro set in an 1873 wines. The historic cellar door is located in 170-year-old stables and SERVICES / stone terrace in the Mudgee town FLYPELICAN centre, it has a pretty cobblestone offers sweeping views of the vineyards. In addition to wine tastings and courtyard where visitors can sip grazing boards, experiences include A Sparkling Affair, with matched AIRLINES coffee, cocktails or kombucha French-style sparkling wines and canapés; and Long Lunch in the Pelican Travel Services and enjoy a delicious share plate. Vines, an annual event which includes great wine, food and music. / FlyPelican Airlines is a Locally made, artisan cheese, debeaurepairewines.com High Valley Cheese Co* can be regional airline and charter found on many menus throughout company servicing Regional Mudgee and tastings and GILBERT FAMILY WINES* NSW with a fleet of 19-seater Jetstream 32 aircraft. Pelican Travel takeaway sales can be purchased This family-owned winery is run by fifth-generation winemaker Simon Services specialises in holiday packages to Mudgee and offers at their tasting stall in town. Gilbert and his son Will, who are deeply passionate about fine wine, flights, accommodation and tours and transfers. Accommodation rothswinebar.com.au heritage and local produce. The Cellar by Gilbert is their tasting room, options include luxurious homesteads with expansive surrounds and zinhouse.com.au offering current and museum release wines from Mudgee, Orange and fashionable boutique hotels in the centre of town. albyandesthers.com.au Eden Valley. Experiences include tastings, seasonal shared menus and pelicantravel.com.au highvalley.com.au a Wine Masterclass. gilbertfamilywines.com.au

LOGAN* Accommodation Voted Best Cellar Door Experience by Australian Gourmet Traveller Evanslea (Unrated) evanslea.com.au magazine, this boutique winery offers a range of styles from shiraz to Parklands Resort and sauvignon blanc. Logan’s tasting room is perched on the side of a hill accorhotels.com with uninterrupted views of their vineyard, where visitors can enjoy Conference Centre (Unrated) wine, cheese and antipasto plates, or coffee and homemade cake. Comfort Inn Aden Mudgee choicehotels.com.au loganwines.com.au

NSW WINE REGIONS Orange

Orange

The pretty regional town of Orange is a food GETTING THERE and wine lovers’ delight. This cool climate wine region is located three-and-a-half

HUNTER hours’ drive west of Sydney and is the perfect VALLEY MUDGEE place to escape for wine, food and culture,

ORANGE offering highly acclaimed restaurants,

SYDNEY fashionable cafes, growers markets, designer SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS shopping, art galleries and more. SHOALHAVEN CANBERRA COAST DISTRICT Orange is also home to the annual Orange F.O.O.D Week, Australia’s longest-running regional food festival. Outdoor BY CAR activities include hiking the track of Mount Canobolas and Approx. 3hrs 30min from Sydney exploring nearby scenic national parks. Accommodation options NEAREST AIRPORT range from trendy boutique hotels located in the centre of town to Orange luxurious vineyard cottages. BY TRAIN Approx. 4hrs 45min from Sydney Meet Orange locals and winemakers and learn more about the Orange wine region in this destination video.

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Orange is the state’s largest high-altitude, cool climate wine region. Along SILVER COMPASS TOURS with the rich volcanic soil from nearby Mount Canobolas, Orange has the Silver Compass Tours is a premium private day- and multi-day Gourmet perfect conditions to produce cool climate wines, including award-winning tour operator that curates immersive local food, wine and cultural chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, shiraz and pinot noir and sparkling wine. travel experiences. Silver Compass Tours is based in the historic village of Carcoar near Orange wine region. Tours include food and Highlights PHILIP SHAW* wine experiences, Aboriginal cultural heritage and bush tucker experiences, as well as explorations of historic gold rush-era One of the pioneering winemaking families of Orange, the Koomooloo Located in Millthorpe, a short European settlement villages. silvercompasstours.com.au vineyard is home to Philip Shaw Wines and is one of the highest and 15-minute drive from Orange, Tonic* is a fine-dining restaurant that sources coolest vineyards in Australia. The cellar door is located in a beautiful seasonal, local produce including 130 year Bluestone barn, with stunning surrounding gardens where Mandagery Creek Venison and Cowra guests can enjoy a range of wine and food tasting experiences. Lamb. For beautiful food and views, philipshaw.com.au Sister’s Rock Restaurant* is located at the top of Borrodell Vineyard and serves dishes featuring produce grown onsite, including cherries, ROWLEE WINES black truffles, plums, quince and heritage apples. The Agrestic Grocer* This estate makes wines exclusively from its single vineyard sells fresh fruit and vegetables and located in the foothills of Mount Canobolas. Rowlee Wines offers also has an on-site brewery and intimate tastings, wine and food pairings, picnics in the vines and restaurant, offering hearty fare such as ploughman’s platters and pulled luxury accommodation. Surrounded by vineyards, farmland and pork burgers. Charred Kitchen & Bar* a conservation area, the winery dates back to the mid-1800s and serves premium local cuisine, the includes the original homestead and outbuildings. Grapes are large purpose-built wood and charcoal harvested by hand and crafted in small batches. rowleewines.com.au oven that gives the restaurant its THE BARREL & LARDER name imparts the restaurants unique SEE SAW flavour to many of its dishes. Charred The Barrel & Larder* at the Ross Hill Cooking School offers a also has an award-winning wine list Winemakers Justin and Pip Jarrett pride themselves on producing diverse range of culinary lessons. Options including sausage that showcase the skill and artistry of many local producers wines using low-impact, sustainable methods. All See Saw wines are making, kids’ cooking classes and Vietnamese, Sri Lankan and organically certified and vegan. See Saw offers experiences throughout Japanese cooking classes. Watch chefs prepare a selection of tonicmillthorpe.com.au the year including tours, lunches and hot air balloon adventures with a borrodell.com.au beautiful dishes, then enjoy a shared meal matched with Ross Hill’s Prosecco breakfast. theagresticgrocer.com.au cool climate wines. rosshillwines.com.au seesawwine.com charred.com.au

Accommodation SWINGING BRIDGE* This family-owned winery specialises in premium chardonnay and Best Western Plus Ambassador Orange ambassador-orange.com.au pinot noir. It’s cellar door has been awarded Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine’s Best Cellar Door in the region. Guests can enjoy a sit-down The Oriana orianaorange.com experience with beautiful views of Mount Canobolas. Experiences include wine tastings, a picnic in the vines, or for something really UNIQUE Rowlee Wines rowleewines.com.au special, the Sydney to Orange helicopter experience. swingingbridge.com.au

NSW WINE REGIONS Canberra District

Canberra District Named after Australia’s nearby capital, GETTING THERE the Canberra District is a cool climate region located 30 minutes from Canberra

HUNTER and three hours southwest of Sydney. VALLEY MUDGEE This highly regarded and flourishing young

ORANGE wine region is one of Australia’s fastest-

SYDNEY growing regions, with more than 140 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS vineyards and 30 cellar doors producing SHOALHAVEN CANBERRA COAST DISTRICT award-winning, elegant wines.

The picturesque towns of the region include Murrumbateman, BY CAR Gundaroo, Yass and Bungendore, which are perfect for food and wine Approx. 3hrs drive from Sydney to Murrumbateman lovers to explore. Visitors can discover the region by bike or car and NEAREST AIRPORT enjoy local specialties such as cured and smoked meats, apples, olives Canberra and truffles in some of the village cafes and winery restaurants. BY TRAIN Approx. 3hrs 30min from Sydney to Bungendore Meet Canberra District winemakers and learn about the region in this destination video.

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CANBERRA HELICOPTERS Canberra Helicopters provide exceptional helicopter experiences to Regional NSW and specialise in tour packages to wineries in the Gourmet Canberra District wine region. Guests can enjoy wineries, golf and mountain tours all via an easy heli transfer from Canberra. Highlights Winery Experiences canberraheli.com.au ROBYN ROWE CHOCOLATES* Famous for its elegant shiraz and crisp riesling, this young, diverse region Robyn Rowe Chocolates sells punches above its weight, with an exciting mix of traditional styles and exciting delicious hand-crafted treats blends. Meet the winemakers themselves and enjoy personalised experiences. made with Belgian Callebaut Fair Trade couverture; flavours include jasmine green tea, ginger, TALLAGANDRA HILL* French vanilla and Irish Cream. This small, family-owned winery offers tastings at the cellar door on robynrowechocolates.com.au Saturday and Sunday. Its award-winning single vineyard wines include shiraz, tempranillo, vermentino, viognier, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Choose from a range of wine and food tasting experiences, POACHERS including Jacko’s Pizza Van on Sundays. There are three cottages to stay in PANTRY* at the winery too. tallagandrahill.com.au BLACKWATTLE ALPACA FARM* Poachers Pantry is one of the finest smokehouses in Australia, Located in Murrumbateman, Blackwattle Alpaca Farm is surrounded LAKE GEORGE WINERY* located on a working farm. Guests by wineries and offers picturesque views of the Brindabella Ranges. can explore the vineyards, visit Established in 1971, Lake George Winery is the oldest winery in the The farm provides a unique location to learn about alpacas and their the cellar door and enjoy a meal Canberra District. The 150-hectare property is surrounded by the rolling luxury fibre. Blackwattle Alpaca Farms offers visitors tours of the farm at Smokehouse Restaurant. hills of the Cullerin Escarpment. The cellar door is open from Thursday providing an insight into farming alpacas in Australia. to Sunday and the onsite restaurant, The Westering, offers a rustic menu poacherspantry.com.au blackwattlealpacas.com.au paired with award-winning Lake George wines. lakegeorgewinery.com.au

SHAW WINES* Accommodation This beautiful, modern winery offers a private tasting room for group Abode Murrumbateman abodehotels.com.au bookings, an open seated tasting room and a casual lounge where visitors (Unrated), Murrumbateman can relax in an armchair with a glass of wine and a cheese plate enjoying the vineyard views. Open seven days a week, the winery also has an art Tallagandra Hill Cottage UNIQUE tallagandrahill.com.au gallery and onsite restaurant. Accommodation*, Gundaroo shawwines.com.au

NSW WINE REGIONS Shoalhaven Coast

Shoalhaven Coast Just two hours from Sydney on the NSW GETTING THERE South Coast, the Shoalhaven Coast wine region offers visitors a gourmet paradise with sustainable seafood, fresh produce, HUNTER VALLEY MUDGEE elegant wineries and acclaimed restaurants uniquely situated alongside pristine beaches ORANGE and spectacular national parks. SYDNEY SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Visitors can enjoy the beautiful Seven Mile Beach and go swim- ming, surfing or fishing, and have memorable animal encoun- SHOALHAVEN CANBERRA COAST ters, from kangaroos on the beach to dolphins and whales in the DISTRICT blue of Jervis Bay. Shoalhaven is one of Australia’s only wine regions located by the BY CAR coast and is home to 18 vineyards with cellar doors. Shoalhaven Approx. 2hrs from Sydney Coast wineries have begun to feature regularly in national wine NEAREST AIRPORTS shows. The region’s signature French red grape chambourcin Shellharbour and Sydney and other warm climate varietals such as semillon and sauvignon blanc pair nicely with local seafood. BY TRAIN Approx. 2hrs 30min from Sydney Meet Shoalhaven Coast local heroes and winemakers and learn to Gerringong about the region in this destination video.

visitnsw.com NSW WINE REGIONS Tours, Activities & Attractions WINE KNOT TOURS Wine Knot Tours is a small group and private tour operator that provides unrivalled experiences of the Shoalhaven Wine Region. Wine Knot Tours has built valued relationships with wineries and local providores which make for unforgettable tours where guests can immerse themselves into the regions sublime produce, wine, culture, history and world-renowned scenery and wildlife. Wine Knot Tours provides day tours of the Shoalhaven region and multi-day tours from Sydney with luxury accommodation included. wineknottours.com.au

DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISES Gourmet Award-winning cruise operator, Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay offers a range Highlights of cruises to spot dolphins and seals all-year round and whales (from May to November) in the pristine waters of Jervis Bay. Specially designed The iconic Bannisters by the Sea* vessels provide comfort and unparalleled access to seal colonies, in Mollymook is home to chef Winery Experiences dolphins and famous Jervis Bay landmarks. dolphinwatch.com.au Rick Stein’s restaurant, which specialises in locally caught seafood. Freshly shucked oysters, JERVIS BAY WILD Hervey Bay Scallops and lobster Jervis Bay Wild offers whale watching thermidor are just some of the The vineyards in the Shoalhaven region are among the most beautiful in during the annual season between May highlights on the menu. For a the state with stunning locations and ocean views. Crooked River Wines and November, and dolphin cruises all romantic trip away, Bannisters has year round. Kayaking, canoeing, stand-up three accommodation options, from takes in a landscape that stretches from the mountains to the sea. Two Figs paddle boarding and private cruise tours the beach-chic style of The Pavilion Winery overlooks the Shoalhaven River and has breathtaking views. Silos are also available. jervisbaywild.com.au and the luxurious Bannisters by the Sea to the quiet, spacious Estate operates from heritage buildings on a property farmed by settlers since and comfortable beach houses. DISCOVER Bangalay Dining offers formal 1870, Coolangatta offers a glimpse into colonial history being the first site of JERVIS BAY dining and an alfresco area, and European settlement on the South Coast. Discover Jervis Bay specialises in is nestled between Bangalay sand experience packages that include forest on Seven Mile Beach and the accommodation, tours, attractions Shoalhaven Heads Golf Course. The and restaurants. A specialist in Asian modern Australian menu features CUPITT’S ESTATE markets, Discover Jervis Bay creates fresh itineraries that deliver local and native ingredients, with This pretty winery is tucked behind the hills of Milton and also boasts the best experiences for international visitors. From scenic cruises to much of the produce sourced a brewery, fromagerie, restaurant and cottage accommodation, with museum visits, natural wonders such as the Kiama Blowhole to the sustainably from local producers. beautiful views over the vineyard to Burrill Lake and the Budawang best foodie experiences, such as visiting oyster farms and orchards. bannisters.com.au Ranges. The Tour and Taste Experience includes a guided tour of the discoverjervisbay.com.au bangalayvillas.com.au property with Cupitt’s head winemaker and a sampling of wine, beer and cheese. Other experiences include a Sunset Winery Tour, Meet the Maker Tour, as well as masterclasses and workshops. cupitt.com.au Accommodation CAMBEWARRA ESTATE* Ulladulla Guest House, Ulladulla guesthouse.com.au Cambewarra Estate Winery lies at the foothills of the Cambewarra Crystal Creek Meadows Luxury Cottages and Spa Retreat, crystalcreekmeadows.com.au Mountain and features a cellar door, restaurant, studio apartment and Kangaroo Valley a reception room with outdoor surrounds ideal for events. The child and pet friendly cellar door offers a high tea experience where guests UNIQUE Bangalay, Shoalhaven Heads bangalayvillas.com.au can enjoy sweet and savoury delights with tea and sparkling wine set amongst the grape vines. UNIQUE Paperbark Camp, Jervis Bay paperbarkcamp.com.au cambewarraestate.com.au

NSW WINE REGIONS Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands The Southern Highlands is located just 90 GETTING THERE minutes south of Sydney and is a cool climate wine region with 17 cellar doors, ranging from elegant French provincial to contemporary HUNTER VALLEY architectural statements. It is a place to MUDGEE discover acclaimed restaurants, cool climate ORANGE wines, classic country pubs and an abundance

SOUTHERN SYDNEY of local produce in one of Australia’s most HIGHLANDS highly regarded gourmet regions. SHOALHAVEN CANBERRA COAST DISTRICT For visitors, the Southern Highlands offers food festivals and events, sophisticated red wines, beautiful flower gardens, luxurious day spas and country manors with challenging golf courses. BY CAR Approx. 90min from Sydney to Bowral Guests can enjoy exploring winding country roads or hire a bike and cycle through the vineyards. The Southern Highlands boasts NEAREST AIRPORT many pretty villages, with antique stores to browse and museums Sydney and art galleries to see. BY TRAIN Approx. 1hr 45min from Sydney Meet Southern Highlands winemakers and learn about the region in this destination video.

visitnsw.com NSW WINE REGIONS Tours, Activities & Attractions THE BRADMAN MUSEUM Loved by cricket fans, The Bradman Museum International Cricket Hall of Fame is located in Sir Donald Bradman’s hometown of Bowral. Guests can experience live footage from games held around the world, see fascinating memorabilia, a contemporary art gallery, gift store and dine in the café. internationalcrickethall.com ILLAWARRA FLY TREETOP WALK Great fun for families or anyone Gourmet who loves adventure, the Illawarra Winery Experiences Fly Treetop Walk allows people to experience the Illawarra escarpment with a 1500m walk through Highlights beautiful rainforest. There’s also a zipline tour experience for thrill seekers. illawarrafly.com The fertile soils, high altitude and seasonal changes are ideal for cool climate vineyards The Loch is a working farm, garden and guest house, just and the Southern Highlands specialises in pinot noir, pinot gris and sparkling wines. WILD FOOD minutes from the historic town ADVENTURES of Berrima, and serves relaxing CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS Wild Food Adventures has a diverse long lunches on Sundays. One RESTAURANT & CELLAR DOOR* range of tours from hiking and wildlife of the newest restaurants in the Centennial Vineyards is located minutes from the historic township spotting to fine dining and farm visits. Southern Highlands, Birch* blends of Bowral and offers a premium restaurant, cellar door and function With the signature Canoes, Champagne and Canapé tour guests contemporary, modern Australian venue. Their vineyard is over 760 metres in altitude and produces can enjoy beautiful waterways, wine and canapés, followed by a food with warm hospitality. Set award-winning cool climate wines. Centennial Vineyards offers delicious paddock-to-plate lunch. wildfoodadventures.com.au inside a stunning heritage building visitors a range of experiences including a masterclass in the region’s in Berrima, Eschalot* is a fine- signature grape variety, pinot. Centennial Vineyards Restaurant is DIRTY JANES* dining establishment offering known for its stunning setting amongst the vines and offers the fresh produce grown on site in Visitors who love vintage clothing perfect destination for a long lunch or a luxurious high tea. the restaurant’s gardens and and fossicking for new treasures centennialvineyardsrestaurant.com.au greenhouses. enjoy Dirty Janes* in Bowral. A huge warehouse with more than 80 dealers theloch.net.au TRACTORLESS VINEYARD & offering everything from furniture to clothing and collectibles. birchrestaurant.com.au BOWRAL BREWING COMPANY dirtyjanes.com eschalot.com.au With an urban cellar door that offers a fun and immersive experience for guests, Tractorless Vineyard embraces a combination of traditional knowledge and skills with new-world techniques, all guided by biodynamic principles. Visitors can have a guided wine, beer and cider Accommodation tasting; get a guided tour of the vineyard and feed the winery’s sheep; Peppers Craigieburn, Bowral enjoy a barrel tasting with the winemaker; or try grape stomping. peppers.com.au tractorlessvineyard.com.au (Unrated) Peppers Manor House, Sutton peppers.com.au PEPPERGREEN ESTATE Forest (Unrated) Milton Park Country House & Spa, PepperGreen Estate is a winery, restaurant, cellar door, tasting room miltonpark.com.au Bowral (Unrated) and olive grove located in the historic town of Berrima. The elegant cellar door is located in an iconic building that once operated as a UNIQUE Downunder Farmstays, Bowral downunderfarmstays.com.au famous antique store. Experiences are hosted by charismatic and knowledgeable guides and include an interactive wine discovery UNIQUE The Loch, Berrima theloch.net.au paired with food in the premium private room at the Cellar Door. The Ultimate Vineyard Experience and Limited Edition Olive Grove Picking Experience (available during the picking times) includes a visit to UNIQUE Vine Lodge, Exeter vinelodge.com.au PepperGreen Estate’s vineyard and olive groves in Canyonleigh. peppergreenestate.com.au