What to do and see in Pacific Coast Australia, New South Wales: The Best Food & Drink

Discover the beautiful Hunter Valley as you spend your day at hand selected wineries being guided through their offering in private tastings. Each Winery we visit has been hand selected to ensure that you are made to feel special and welcome. We pick up from your accommodation and our numbers are limited to 13 passengers to keep your tour personal.

Douglas Vale is a not-for-profit organisation and unique in Australia, with the 3.08h property looked after, restored and maintained entirely by volunteers. Enjoy a few tour of the Homestead, oldest timber building in the Hastings region, then take a walk through the magnificent grounds which include an orchard, ornamental ponds, cottage, rose and vegetable gardens. The 1 acre vineyard now produces 3 grape varieties, Black Isabella, from original cuttings obtained back in 1863, Villard Blanc and Chambourcin. Available for a free tasting and purchase exclusively at the cellar door, are 2 white wines, a rose, 2 reds and the famous Isabella Port. The Homestead and outbuildings are classified by the National Trust of Australia and on the Council's list of Heritage sites. We are access friendly and offer activities for children. Please look out for us on your drive into Port Macquarie on the Oxley Highway . We are open Wednesday & Saturday 10am to 3pm.We welcome everyone.

IT ALL BEGINS AT SUNRISE. Soak up the early morning rays with Australia’s most luxurious sunrise experience, Toast the Sun. Tailored for couples and intimate groups, our award winning ‘Toast the Sun’ experience is a unique celebration of nature and incredible food. Our guests experience Australia’s first mainland sunrise and annual whale migration in pure style, complete with a three-course, local produce inspired breakfast on the Cape Cafe deck, styled with all of our signature luxe trimmings. Byron Bay is spoilt with warm summers and mild winters, which makes our Toast the Sun the perfect year-round experience. * We take a maximum of two bookings daily to ensure an intimate and relaxed atmosphere for each of our guests. Please book early to avoid disappointment. *Gift Vouchers are available.

Brookie’s Gin is produced at our farm distillery in the hinterland of Byron Bay. We're only open for tours by appointment, so yours will be a special experience. The distillery is set in the heart of our macadamia farm surrounded by subtropical rainforest. On arrival, you will be welcomed to the cellar door with a refreshing Brookie's Gin & Tonic as we take you on a journey through the story of Cape Byron Distillery, the Brook family farm and the art of distillation. A guided tour through the subtropical rainforest is a magical experience; to smell, see and touch the botanicals that are used in the gin, learn the history of the Big Scrub Rainforest and fall in love with this special place. Once back in the distillery you will be lead through an in-depth tasting of our products… and no doubt a few special surprises! Enjoy a fun sensory experience guided by our distillery tour team. To finish, relax on the deck overlooking Brookfarm, watch the birds & enjoy the view! See you soon:)

A charming take on the traditional vineyard, Long Point offers wine tasting, local art and delicious products from the Port Macquarie hinterland. Try our famous Agent Orange liqueur and refreshing alcoholic ginger beer. Wander our grounds and enjoy a cheese platter, or pack your own picnic lunch. We look forward to seeing you and sharing our beautiful vineyard.

Discover Bago. A family farm that brings people together, inspires outdoor adventures while showcasing local wine and produce from the Mid North Coast of NSW. Bago is opened 9am - 5pm Everyday (except Christmas Day) Bago Maze takes approximately 20 minutes to an hour to explore. It’s one of the world’s largest hedge mazes with over 2000m of pathways, bridges and hedges, making it the perfect place for the family to explore. Bago is a working vineyard and winery, we grow all of our own grapes and produce all wine on site. You can enjoy a wine tasting paddles from Cellar Door with local cheese and meat platters while over looking the beautiful vineyard and Maze. Book your experience through our website for maze tickets and platters. Located a 35 minute drive from Port Macquarie, Bago offers an experience for the whole family.