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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.

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 live demonstration on the traditional production method of sparkling wine (Champagne) will take 45 minutes as the winemaker guides you through the process with demonstrations, tastings and his wealth of knowledge.

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.

This is a unique way of experiencing the Central West and visiting renowned Wineries at the same time! It caters for your love of good wine, good food, exhilaration, fun, a touch of adrenalin and amazing scenery. There will be enough "Bike Time" to give you a real taste for sidecar travel - without overdoing it. The tour caters for two people and you can swap from sidecar to pillion as you wish. You will meet some wonderful characters and the winery experiences range from the "highly polished cellar door" to the rustic working winery environment. You can purchase wine on the spot or order for delivery or just enjoy the tasting - no obligations. In designing this tour I wanted to give travelers an experience of both high and low altitude wines. The Central West is perfect for this.

Foodies and truffle enthusiasts gather round this is a hands-on Truffle hunting experience you don’t want to miss! Join Sapphire Coast Day tours to the Macenmist Truffle Farm located just outside the village of Bredbo an excellent producer of the Black Perigord Truffle Discover the fascination of the Black Perigord Truffle, learn about how they grown, how to harvest and how to clean and use them. Then partake in the archaeological event and watch Fahren and Tawdiffu display their amazing olfactory skills discovering truffle. After the truffle hunt, it’s time to temp the taste buds and sample one of the worlds most sort after flavours. Sit back, relax and enjoy your two-course truffle inspired luncheon complimented by Macenmist preservative-free wine.

Go Fish Australia are fishing adventure specialists and experts in luxury fishing experiences in Queensland, NSW and the Northern Territory. Table Under a Tree connects visitors with small, artisan producers from Byron Bay and the Hinterland, offering a variety of easy ways to discover, experience and use the premium food of our region.

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.

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 buffet 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.

Add an edge to your Sydney sightseeing cruise with this 4-hour Rock 'n' Roll cruise. Sing along to classic hits performed by live entertainers and DJs or hit the dancefloor to rock out to your favorite tunes! Tuck into a delicious buffet dinner as you drift past landmarks like Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, then enjoy the dazzling Darling Harbour Firework Show.

Experience beautiful Sydney Harbor on a Christmas Day cruise. Take in picturesque views of the city skyline while your favorite holiday tunes hum in the background. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal of seafood, traditional roasts, salads, and dessert—it’s included in the tour price—as well as fresh coffee and tea. Add to your merriment with alcoholic beverages from a fully licensed bar at an extra charge.

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 buffet lunch, including dessert, while enjoying the onboard entertainment, performed by jazz and blues musicians, and making the most of the licensed bar (own expense).

Strap yourself in for a day of indulgence in Australia’s oldest wine region. The day is all about discovering some of the area’s best boutique wineries as well as the many gourmet food producers that call the valley home. Semillon & Shiraz are king in the area but there are many other interesting and unique wines you will get to sample on this journey.

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.

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.

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.

Indulge your inner wine lover with this tour and tasting 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, take home a complimentary bottle and stop by the cellar door for more tastings and purchases.