FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCES IN NSW

Tantalise your taste buds with delicious food and wine experiences in Sydney and throughout regional NSW.

Sydney Food and Wine Experiences

Brewery Tour - 4 Pines Brewing Company, Manly Overlooking Manly Wharf, 4 Pines is the largest independently Australian-owned brewery in Sydney brewing handcrafted beers on-site. The brewery tour is hosted by a qualified beer expert and guests can sample five international award-winning handcrafted brews.

Tel: +61 2 9976 2300 www.4pinesbeer.com.au

Dave’s Brewery Tours, Sydney City This is Sydney’s only specialist microbrewery and beer tour operator specialising in behind-the-scenes experiences. Guests can taste, smell and learn everything about brewing good beer. Departing daily from the Sydney CBD, tours range from three-hours (city-based breweries) to full-day, all-inclusive tours of the Northern Beaches and Inner West. Tours include beer and cider tastings, transport in an air-conditioned bus, snacks or lunch and bottled water. Dave’s will launch two half-day Our Sydney Shout Tours in May. Our Sydney Shout - Grapes & Grains departs daily and takes guests to a brewery, urban winery and a distillery. Our Sydney Shout - Beer visits three craft breweries.

Tel: +61 481 162 820 www.davesbrewerytours.com.au

Dave's Pub Walks, The Rocks and Balmain Dave's Pub Walks operate in The Rocks and Balmain. On The Rocks Pub Walk, a guide introduces visitors to some of the area's oldest pubs, its alleyways and cobbled streets where they’ll enjoy a drink at three local pubs. Tours are offered three times per day and depart from Harts Hotel in The Rocks. The two and a half-hour Balmain Pub Walk explores the streets and the stories of this Inner West neighbourhood, visiting three iconic pubs along the way. Tours depart every Saturday from the East Village Hotel on Darling Street, Balmain. An optional meal can be added to either tour. These pub walks are part of Dave's Brewery Tours.

Tel: + 61 420 244 756 www.davespubwalks.com.au

Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Gate Trail*, Hawkesbury Valley Follow a tasty trail around the Hawkesbury region and buy local produce from the farm gate, with the opportunity to meet farmers and learn how produce is grown and harvested. This self-drive trail has suggested itineraries highlighting seasonal produce, local farms and events.

Tel: +61 406 237 877 www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au

4 Pines Brewing Company

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Dave’s Pub Walks, The Rocks Image courtesy of Dave’s Pub Walks

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Local Eyes Sydney, Northern Beaches Local Eyes Sydney offers visitors the opportunity to join in an Australian Cooking Experience. Visit a local food market and enjoy a day with Sydneysiders in their private home preparing and enjoying a delicious lunch using local and Indigenous Australian ingredients for a truly memorable, tasty and authentic local experience.

Tel: +61 2 9907 6620 www.localeyessydney.com

My Detour, Sydney city and suburbs My Detour offer a full day Foodie Detour with two different touring options: sightseeing with a foodie twist or the ultimate foodie experience. Travelling in My Detour’s classic Australian vintage cars, these tours visit locals’ favourite cafes and visit some of Sydney’s foodie hotspots – with opportunities to go ‘behind the scenes’, meet the makers and hands-on experiences such as roasting your own coffee.

Tel: +61 2 8399 3483 www.mydetour.com.au

Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay The ‘Tour and Tasting’ package offers a tour of the Sydney Opera House and a delicious tasting plate at Opera Kitchen, home to some of Sydney’s best contemporary dining. The Sydney Opera House offers two packages that merge world-class performances with a guided tour and dining options to create the ultimate Sydney Opera House experience. The Red Carpet Package allows guests to indulge in fine dining options while the Starry Nights Package provides a casual dining option.

Tel: +61 2 9250 7250 http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit/tours.aspx

Sydney Seaplanes, Rose Bay For the ultimate indulgence, visitors can take a seaplane to lunch at a waterfront restaurant surrounded by national parks, or on a cliff-top balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Alternatively, visitors can take a scenic flight before enjoying a gourmet picnic hamper on one of Sydney’s beautiful harbour islands or at a secluded beach that’s only accessible by boat or seaplane.

Tel: +61 2 9388 1978 www.seaplanes.com.au

Ultimately Sydney, Sydney city and suburbsPacked with personality and flavour, Ultimately Sydney’s scheduled small group tours provide a real taste of Sydney. The tours visit diverse neighbourhoods, meet Sydneysiders and sample the multicultural flavours that have shaped the city. Tours include the Gourmet Inner West and Gourmet South Sydney tours. Private tours can be tailored to incorporate iconic food experiences including everything from the Sydney Fish Markets to Harry’s Café de Wheels, plus exclusive hands-on and behind-the-scenes experiences.

Tel: +61 407 903 162 www.ultimatelysydney.com.au

Local Eyes Sydney Cooking Experience Image courtesy of Local Eyes Sydney

My Detour, Sydney Image courtesy of My Detour, Sydney

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Seaplanes

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Sydney Dining

360 Bar and Dining, Sydney The highest restaurant in the southern hemisphere rotates ensuring 360 degree views of Sydney. The cuisine is modern Australian with a refined French influence. Located in the heart of the city, at the top of Sydney Tower Eye, 360 Bar and Dining is a member of the Trippas White Group.

Tel: +61 2 8223 3883 www.360dining.com.au

Adria Bar Restaurant, Darling Harbour Located at Cockle Bay Wharf, Adria offers flavours of the Adriatic including seafood dishes, spit roasts, pastas and other specialties. A member of Nick’s Restaurant Group.

Tel: +61 2 8281 1166 www.nicks-seafood.com.au/venue/adria

Botanic Gardens Restaurant, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney This picturesque restaurant offers open-air dining in exquisite garden surroundings for FIT travellers and exclusive catering for groups. The menu is a fresh twist on Australian cuisine matched by professional and friendly service. A member of the Trippas White Group.

Tel: +61 2 9241 2419 www.botanicrestaurant.com.au

Centennial Parklands Dining, Centennial Park Centennial Parklands Dining boasts elegant dining rooms, sun-drenched decks, outdoor terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive views of the park. A member of the Trippas White Group.

Tel: +61 2 9380 9350 www.cpdining.com.au

Cyren Bar Grill Seafood, Darling Harbour On the water’s edge at Darling Harbour with beautiful city skyline views, Cyren offers delicious seafood platters and top quality Australian steaks. A member of Nick’s Restaurant Group.

Tel: +61 2 8281 1166 www.cyrenrestaurant.com.au

Eat Drink, Western Foyers, Circular Quay Discover one of the Sydney Opera House’s best-kept secrets and dine by the harbour in a relaxed setting. Eat Drink, Western Foyers offers diners plenty of options from grab-and-go to pre-theatre meals, a family-friendly main menu as well as brunch, lunch or dinner al fresco. The restaurant is open for brunch, lunch and dinner and is located beneath the Colonnade on the Western Boardwalk. A member of the Trippas White Group.

Tel: +61 2 8023 7600 www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit/eat_drink_western_foyers.aspx

EAT LOVE PIZZA, Darling Harbour Overlooking the shores of Darling Harbour, EAT LOVE PIZZA serves gourmet pizzas cooked in a super-fast oven as well as mezze plates for sharing seafood and meat dishes. A member of the Dockside Group. Tel: +61 2 8267 3666 www.eatlovepizza.com.au

Botanic Gardens Restaurant Image courtesy of the Trippas White Group

Centennial Parklands Dining Image courtesy of the Trippas White Group

Fresh Oysters Image courtesy of Nick’s Restaurant Group

Eat Drink, Western Foyers Image courtesy of Trippas White Group

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Hard Rock Cafe Sydney, Darling Harbour The Hard Rock brings classic American dining to Darling Harbour with its 500-seat restaurant. Legendary burgers, ribs, and salads are served with milkshakes and classic cocktails in true Hollywood style. The restaurant is decked out with celebrity memorabilia and famous faces on the walls.

Tel: +61 2 9280 0077 www.hardrock.com/sydney

I’m Angus, Darling Harbour This waterfront steakhouse at Cockle Bay Wharf has an enviable reputation for its premium quality steaks and extensive selection of fine Australian wines. I’m Angus is a member of Nick’s Restaurant Group.

Tel: +61 2 8281 1166 www.nicks-seafood.com.au/venue/im-angus

Nick’s Bar and Grill, Darling Harbour Located at King Street Wharf offering fresh seafood, a selection of Mediterranean chargrills and waterfront dining for up to 500 people. Nick’s Bar and Grill is a member of Nick’s Restaurant Group.

Tel: +61 2 8281 1166 www.nicks-seafood.com.au/venue/nicks-bar-grill

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, Darling Harbour Located at Cockle Bay Wharf offering a delectable seafood dining experience with panoramic ocean views of Darling Harbour. Nick’s Seafood Restaurant is a member of Nick’s Restaurant Group.

Tel: +61 2 8281 1166 www.nicks-seafood.com.au/venue/nicks-seafood

O Bar and Dining, Sydney Open for lunch and dinner, O Bar and Dining revolves 47 floors above the city streets offering 360-degree views plus contemporary Australian cuisine. The elegant Salon Privé provides private dining for up to 28 seated guests.

Tel: +61 2 9247 9777 www.obardining.com.au

Stacks Taverna, Darling Harbour Located at Darling Quarter, Stacks Taverna boasts a large ‘cook your own’ grill and dedicated bar as well as an extensive à la carte menu including pizzas, steaks and Mediterranean-inspired share plates. Live bands or DJs provide entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Stacks Taverna is a member of Nick’s Restaurant Group.

Tel: +61 2 8281 1166 www.stacksbar.com.au

Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay Set on the Lower Concourse of the Sydney Opera House, Opera Kitchen offers some of the best views of Sydney Harbour from waterside tables. The Opera Bar is perfect for a pre-show cocktail while Bennelong Restaurant under the sails of the Opera House offers pre-and post-theatre meals as well as fine dining and chef’s table experiences with one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, Peter Gilmore, at the helm.

Tel: +61 2 9250 7250 www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit/our_eateries.aspx

I’m Angus Wine Display Image courtesy of Nick’s Restaurant Group

Nick’s Restaurant Image courtesy of Nick’s Restaurant Group

Dining Darling Harbour

Opera Kitchen

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Sydney Tower Buffet, Sydney Sydney Tower Buffet is a contemporary banquet style restaurant with 360-degree views of Sydney. It provides a relaxed dining environment, an extensive menu and uninterrupted views of the city. Guests can sample food from a range of cuisines including succulent fresh seafood, modern Australian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Thai, with more than 40 freshly prepared dishes on offer. A member of the Trippas White Group.

Tel: +61 2 8223 3800 www.sydneytowerbuffet.com.au

The Pavilion, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney The Pavilion overlooks Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. It offers a leafy outlook, an outdoor terrace and decks, as well as views of the city skyline. Open for breakfast and lunch six days a week, the restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine using the best seasonal produce while the kiosk serves light meals with outdoor seating overlooking the Domain. A member of the Trippas White Group.

Tel: +61 2 9232 1322 www.pavilionrestaurant.com.au

Waterfront Restaurant, The Rocks Boasting awe-inspiring views, the Waterfront Restaurant offers the finest harbour-front dining with views to the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Set in a former sandstone warehouse in The Rocks, the Waterfront combines the charm of the past with its modern Australian seafood menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily, the restaurant has a choice of indoor and outdoor dining options including several private function rooms. Waterfront Restaurant is a member of the Dockside Group.

Tel: +61 2 9247 3666 www.docksidegroup.com.au/restaurants/waterfront

Wolfies, The Rocks Nestled in an original sandstone storehouse in the historic Rocks precinct, Wolfies is situated on the harbour’s edge and offers breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Innovative Australian cuisine includes prime Hereford beef and fresh Australian seafood with attentive service. Wolfies provides an exceptional dining experience within walking distance from all Sydney CBD hotels and transport. Wolfies is a member of the Dockside group.

Tel: +61 2 9247 3666 www.docksidegroup.com.au/restaurants/wolfies

Hunter Valley

Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard and Cellar Door, Pokolbin Located in the foothills of the scenic Brokenback Ranges, this family-run vineyard produces award-winning semillon. Visitors can see the collection of original wine-making equipment in the museum, stay overnight in the self-contained cottage and chat with the winemaker (by appointment). A member of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia.

Tel: +61 2 4998 1866 www.audreywilkinson.com.au

Sydney Tower Eye

The Pavilion Image courtesy of the Trippas White Group

Waterfront Dining The Rocks

Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, Pokolbin

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Executive Air, part of The Criddle Group Executive Air offers a two-day private wine tasting experience to the Hunter Valley. The tour includes VIP transport, four wine tastings at boutique cellar doors, cheese and chocolate tasting, a two-course gourmet luncheon at a premier restaurant and complimentary drinks on arrival. At the end of the day guests are transferred to Chateau Elan for an overnight stay. Day two of the tour offers guests the choice of a spa or golf package.

Tel: +61 2 9707 3590 www.criddlegroup.com.au

Gourmet Getaway Tours, Sydney to Hunter Valley The Ultimate Hunter Valley day tour has an experienced guide and chef who cooks on location and serves matching wines. Before departing Sydney, the tour heads to Sydney Fish Markets to buy fresh supplies, followed by a freshly-cooked breakfast beside the picturesque Hawkesbury River. Visit three vineyards where dishes such as fresh sushi, antipasto, barramundi and kangaroo are prepared and expertly paired with delicious local wines at the cellar door. Groups are limited to 10 to ensure a personalised experience and include return transfers from Sydney hotels. Private charter tours are available on request.

Tel: +61 416 139 567 www.gourmetgetawaytours.com.au

Hunter Valley Private Tours, Rothbury Departing from the Hunter Valley, these scheduled tours have a maximum of seven guests and include some of the Hunter’s tastiest treats - wines, olives and chocolates. A full-day touring option includes a gourmet lunch while private touring options can be tailored to suit individual interests.

Tel: +61 411 204 142 www.huntervalleyprivatetours.com.au

Hunter Valley Resort, Pokolbin This family-owned lodge features comfortable accommodation and a wide range of food and wine experiences. Highlights include all-day dining on fabulous pizza and pasta; great wines from the tasting cellars; a brewhouse with 12 craft brews; wine and cooking schools.

The Hunter Valley Resort’s 90-minute candy-making workshop shows guests how to make Australian “Rocky Road” chocolate infused with alcohol. The Cooking School offers four-hour, hands-on cooking classes with the executive chef, using local organic produce. The Wine School is a fully-guided, two-hour experience that walks visitors through the wine-making process from the grape to the bottle. The Wine Theatre has a 15-minute visual presentation that follows the harvesting of grapes through to bottling of the wine and allows visitors to see the wine-making process outside the wine-producing season. Bookings are essential. The Hunter Valley Resort is now packaging with Hunter Valley Gardens, Chateau Elan/The Vintage Golf Course, Two Fat Blokes Day Tours and McGuigan Wines. Represented by Australian Attractions.

Tel: +61 2 8251 0078 (Australian Attractions) www.hunterresort.com.au

Chateau Elan at the Vintage

Gourmet Getaway Tours Image courtesy of Gourmet Getaway Tours

Vineyard Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Wine

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Wild Ride Australia, Pokolbin Visitors can cruise through the vineyards on the back of a Harley Davidson motorbike. Tours begin from Sydney or the Hunter Valley and can be tailored to individual requirements.

Tel: +61 2 9623 8338 www.wildride.com.au

Wine Country Tours, Pokolbin Wine Country Tours offer small group and private charter touring of the vineyards from Sydney or from Hunter Valley accommodation. Travelling with a local, visitors will enjoy morning tea, lunch, private cellar inspections and tastings.

Tel: +61 2 9484 0477 www.winecountrytours.com.au

Hunter Valley day tours departing Sydney AAT Kings Tel: 1300 228 546 (Australia only) www.aatkings.com

AEA Luxury Tours Tel: +61 2 9971 2402 www.aealuxury.com.au

Australian Luxury Escapes Tel: +61 2 9980 8799 www.australianluxuryescapes.com

Colourful Trips Tel: +61 2 9318 0853 www.colourfultrips.com.au

Mount ’N Beach SafarisTel: +61 2 9439 3010www.mountnbeachsafaris.com.au

Beautiful Tours Australia Tel: + 61 447 250 355 www.beautifultoursaustralia.com

Gray Line Australia Tel: 1300 858 687 (Australia only)www.grayline.com.au

Sydney Boutique Tours Tel: + 61 2 9436 1333www.sydneyboutiquetours.com.au

Zepher ToursTel: +61 406 757 295 www.zephertours.com.au

Blue Mountains

Bygone Beautys, Leura Home to the world’s largest private collection of teapots, Bygone Beautys gives visitors the chance to enjoy silver service Traditional High Tea or the popular Devonshire Tea in the tea rooms.

Tel: +61 2 4784 3117 www.bygonebeautys.com.au

The Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains, Medlow Bath The Hydro Majestic Hotel sits on the escarpment overlooking the Megalong Valley in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Following a $30 million refurbishment, the Hydro has been revitalised and restored with 60 guest rooms and extensive food and beverage offerings. The property includes the elegant Wintergarden restaurant (traditional high teas and gourmet dinners with breathtaking views); the Boilerhouse Cafe (all-day casual dining); and the Hydro Majestic Pavilion (an interactive history centre and provedores’ showcase). The Salon du Thé features a Shanghai-chic tea room and bar, with a refined Asian-inspired menu and a range of cocktails and wines. A member of the Escarpment Group Blue Mountains.

Tel: +61 2 4782 6885 www.hydromajestic.com.au

Wine on Ice, Hunter Valley

Grapes on the vine Hunter Valley

Dining in the Hunter Valley

The Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains Image courtesy of The Escarpment Group Blue Mountains

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The Lookout Echo Point, Katoomba Located in the World Heritage Plaza at Katoomba, The Lookout Echo Point opened in 2015 and features a restaurant, cafe and wine bar. The restaurant serves local and indigenous produce with an à la carte menu offered to FITs and a banquet style menu for groups. The Lookout Echo Point is a member of the Trippas White Group.

Tel: +61 2 4782 3653 www.thelookoutechopoint.com

Port Stephens

Cookabarra Restaurant, Bobs Farm Cookabarra Restaurant offers tours of their on-site barramundi fish farm and hydroponic vegetables followed by a freshly-prepared meal using local ingredients. Tours run twice daily.

Tel: +61 2 4982 6740 www.cookabarra.com.au

Murray's Craft Brewing Company, Bobs Farm Set on 14 hectares of lush vineyards, Murray's is the only working winery and brewery in Port Stephens. Tours are conducted daily. Murray’s is represented by Australian Attractions.

Tel: +61 2 8251 0078 (Australian Attractions) www.murraysbrewingco.com.au

North Coast

Catch a Crab, Tweed Heads Fish the beautiful Tweed River, sample fresh oysters from the farm, pump for yabbies and watch the experts catch and cook a feisty mud crab. The four-hour tour departs daily.

Tel: +61 7 5599 9972 www.catchacrab.com.au

The Legendary Pacific Coast This touring route that travels the North Coast from Sydney to Brisbane is one of the most popular and rewarding self-drives in Australia. The ‘Food and Wine and Farmers’ Gate Journey’ reveals where to enjoy fresh produce from the paddocks, mountains, rivers and sea. Coffee, wine, boutique beers, tropical fruits, macadamias, delicious seafood and locally-farmed meats can be sampled at restaurants, cellar doors and farmers’ markets.

Tel: +61 2 6569 4058 www.pacificcoast.com.au

Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah Visitors can sample fresh tropical fruits, enjoy a guided plantation safari, or take a boat cruise to the on-site fauna park to see farm and native animals.

Tel: +61 2 6677 7222 www.tropicalfruitworld.com.au

Three Sisters, Blue Mountains

Group lunch at Cookabarra Restaurant Image courtesy of Cookabarra Restaurant

Murray’s Craft Brewing Company

Catch a Crab

Dining, Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah Image courtesy of Tropical Fruit World

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South Coast

South Coast Harvest Experience* The South Coast Harvest Experience is an interactive online map to guide visitors to some of the region’s best food and wine experiences. Visitors can sample freshly shucked oysters, pick a basket of berries, visit a cellar door and taste some fabulous local cheeses.

Tel: +61 406 237 877 www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au

The Illawarra Brewery, Wollongong This brewery situated along the Wollongong city foreshore precinct offers locally-brewed beers, a restaurant and bar.

Tel: +61 2 4220 2854 www.thebrewery.net.au

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Shoalhaven Winery

Current as at 1 April 2016