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Food and wine experiences in NSW
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Vineyards in the Hunter Valley (James Pipino)
Food and wine experiences in NSW
Tantalise your taste buds with some of the best edible experiences in NSW.
Sydney and surrounds
Ultimately Sydney Gourmet Tour
The four hour Gourmet Tour experience features tastings and discussions with fine food providores in
Sydney’s inner suburbs, including Walsh Bay, Pyrmont, Rozelle, Balmain, Leichhardt and Haberfield.
The produce tastings include coffee, fresh breads and croissants, European cheeses, chocolates and
ice cream. Shopping bags and itineraries are provided, while the on-board refrigerator keeps purchases
fresh throughout the tour. The tour operates from 10.00am – 2.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday and is
available for small groups of up to 12 passengers.
Tel: +61 407 903 162
www.ultimatelysydney.com.au
Chocolate Espresso Walking Tours, Sydney
Taste test your way around a sensational selection of chocolate shops, coffee spots and tea houses in
the centre of Sydney. Blend a gentle walk amongst the city's streets with a little Sydney history and
meeting with local baristas. Learn the fine art of coffee making including the art of mixing macchiatos
with truffles. Four tour options, each 2.5 hours in duration.
Tel. +61 417 167 766
www.chocolateespresso.com.au
Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Gate Trail, Hawkesbury
Follow a self-guided trail around the Hawkesbury region enjoying the experience of buying local
produce from the farm gate. Talk directly to the farmer to discover how produce is grown and
harvested. The trail brochure and website has suggested itineraries, seasonal produce, local farmers,
events and much more.
Tel: +61 406 237 877
www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au
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The Australian Hotel, one of the stops
Wine Odyssey Australia on The Rocks Pub Tour (Pierre Toussaint) Wine Odyssey Australia
Food and wine experiences in NSW cont’d
The Rocks Pub Tour, Intrepid Sydney Urban Adventures, Sydney
The Rocks Pub Tour is a unique way to discover Sydney's history. Wander through winding lanes and
cobblestone alleys to some of Sydney's most atmospheric watering holes, including the oldest pub in
Sydney. Each two-hour tour commences at 6.00pm and features a visit to three pubs in The Rocks –
including a free drink at each – along with stories of The Rocks locals, past and present.
Tel. +61 2 9252 5505
www.sydneyurbanadventures.com
Wine Odyssey Australia, Sydney
Wine Odyssey Australia have selected only the best Australian premium wines from the best
independent winemakers to bring you an amazing Australia’s wine experience. Try the Wine Journey
Room and discover any of 44 wines by a glass taste, half glass and full glass. Explore wine scents in
the Aroma Room or experience the Wine Tasting Theatre and sample 6 quality wines. The Wine
Tasting Theatre show runs hourly from noon daily.
Tel. +61 2 8114 0256
www.wineodyssey.com.au
Regional NSW
Hunter Valley Wine Theatre
This new experience allows visitors to see the wine process outside the wine producing season. Up on
the big screen learn a little of the Hunter’s wine heritage, then see the grapes being harvested,
crushed and blended at the on site winery. A wine tasting follows the 15 minute show. Open every
day at 11am and 2pm. Individual bookings not required – however numbers limited for each show.
Tel. +61 2 4998 7777
www.hunterresort.com.au
Cheese & Wine Trails, Hunter Valley and Mudgee
The Cheese & Wine Trails Card is a progressive four course picnic which offers some of the finest
locally produced artisan cheeses to enjoy whilst sampling the local wines. The Cheese and Wine Trail
pack includes helpful maps, tourist information on the region you are going to visit, a bottle of wine
to the value of $20 at your choice of participating cellar door, plus the picnic hamper treats. With the
Cheese & Wine Trails Card you will enjoy your wine experience in Mudgee or The Hunter, matched
with exquisite cheeses.
Tel. +61 2 9906 2711
www.cheeseandwinetrails.com.au
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Hunter Valley Wine School (Mike Newling) Ultimate Sydney Gourmet Tour (Gerry Colley) Cellar Door Pass (James Pipino)
Food and wine experiences in NSW cont’d
Hunter Valley Wine School
The two-hour Hunter Valley Wine School promises an education and an appreciation of wine. Walk
through the vineyard and learn how and why a grapevine grows. Then it’s off to the crusher, and into
the winery. See the huge vats, potter tanks, filtration equipment and the largest rotovat in the
Hunter. From there, the tour then moves through into the Cask Hall and on into the Wine Tasting
Cellars. The wine tutorial includes where wine is made, wine history, the different grape varieties and
the bouquets, tastes and colours that feature in different wines.
Tel. +61 2 4998 7777
www.hunterresort.com.au
Cellar Door Pass, Hunter Valley and Mudgee
A Cellar Door Pass is a great way to visit the wine regions of the Hunter Valley and Mudgee, giving
you a host of benefits including VIP access to some of best wineries. The pass is valid for 12 months
and provides touring options for two people, six bottles of wine up to the value of $120, premium
tastings, winery tours, and other special offers. Each pass is issued with a guidebook, audio tracks of
local information and helpful maps to download.
Tel. +61 2 9906 2711
www.cellardoorpass.com.au
Poachers Way, Capital Country
Located in Canberra and the surrounding Capital Country region, just 2.5 hours from Sydney,
Poachers Way is a collective of artisans and producers. Discover the lifestyle and passions of these
creators by planning your visit to discover exceptional artists, chefs, winemakers, galleries and rural
retreats. There are many local personalities and experiences on the Poachers Way, a self-guided tour.
Tel. +61 2 6226 2557
www.thepoachersway.com.au
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