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SIGNATURE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS EXPERIENCES
Wild Food Adventures offer day trips to the Southern characterised by its sandstone escarpment walls
Highlands that combine taking in the vast beauty with micro-climate rainforests in the south east and
of the area with award winning wine and dine native scrub dry sclerophyll forests in the north west.
opportunities that tap into the rich culture of the
Explore local villages, hiking trails, taste bush foods,
region.
swim in waterfalls, cycle through vast forests, take in
Our chauffeur driven premium vehicles collect you the view from above via helicopter or sample some
from your CBD hotel and return you back at the end of the cool climate wines the region has become
of your chosen Wild Food Adventure. famous for.
The Southern Highlands is 75 minutes from Sydney We have something for everyone, all designed
and around 90 minutes from Canberra. The region to connect you with nature in your own way and
sits between 500 - 725m above sea level on the showcase the thriving agri-tourism businesses and
Great Dividing Range of NSW offering an incredibly village life in the Southern Highlands.
diverse landscape. Once the sea floor, the area is
WILD FOOD ADVENTURES
Waterfalls | Wander | Wine
Itinerary
7.30am Depart Canberra CBD
8am Depart Sydney CBD
9.30am Arrive Lake Alexandra
2.5-hour return walk to the 40 foot falls
12.00pm Transfer to Artemis Vineyard for wine tasting
1.00pm Transfer to Dirty Janes & Harry on Green Lane
for lunch and to explore the antiques market
2.30pm Transfer to Bendooley Estate
2.45pm – 3.15pm Explore Cellar Door & Book Barn
3.30pm Depart for Sydney or Canberra
5pm Arrive Sydney CBD
5.30pm Arrive Canberra CBD
$260 to $550 per person including transport, food & wine
4 - 100 pax
Lake Alexandra & 40 Foot Falls
Enjoy our guided walk of the magnificent 40 Foot
Falls starting at Lake Alexandra in Mittagong.
This is a beginner to medium walk with much
of the track well groomed. We begin crossing
the Nattai Creek near a water bird inhabited
reservoir and continue on the old railway path
(built in 1888) along the sandstone ridge to
Casuarina Cutting an area known for its She
Oaks. We continue along the path undulating up
and down gently until a steep drop that offers
views via a metal ladder along the rock face.
A second ladder offers views from behind the
gorge and the chance to stop at a natural pool
in the Nattai Creek for a rest or refreshing dip if
it’s hot. We then retrace our steps, absorbing the
natural beauty of the national park, as we head
back to our starting point.
Artemis Vineyard named after the Goddess
of Harvest, the Wild and the Moon, 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 in 1996. The
award winning vineyard’s philosophy draws
on the natural elements and blends old world
and new world wine making techniques and
viticulture.
Our wine tasting experience starts with the
brands white varietals including their Sparkling
Riesling then we take a walk amongst the vines
as we enjoy the locally grown Point Noir and
other red varietals. Winner of Star Cellar Door
in 2017 Gourmet Travelers Wine Cellar Door
of the year Artemis Vineyard is a cool climate
wine lovers nirvana.
Dirty Janes & Harrys on Green Lane
Browse the main street of Bowral taking in
village life with all its small town charm and big
city sophistication. Highlights include Three
Wise Monkeys, Susie Anderson Home and
Dirty Janes market, named after a renowned
19th-century Irish storekeeper, its a treasure-
hunter’s paradise. An assortment of 70 stalls
displays everything from Bakelite phones and
enamel kitchenware to vintage lighting, old
camera equipment and retro art.
Then enjoy a light lunch at “Harry’s on Green
Lane” which opens onto a leafy boulevard for
alfresco dining. The restaurant is called Harry’s
after the renowned English nurseryman and
horticulturist, Sir Harry Veitch. The bar is filled
with plant life and exotic travel memorabilia,
in a nod to the intrepid plant hunters Harry
dispatched on voyages to places abroad.
Bendooley Estate Our last stop for the day
is a magnificent Bendooley Estate a 200 acre
property owned by the Berkelouw family in
Berrima that produces cool climate wines.
Our visit includes taking in the iconic Book
Barn and Rare Book Room as well as enjoying
a charcuterie/cheese platter with your wine
tasting. Alternatively, you can enjoy afternoon
tea and coffee with locally made sweet treats to
finish off you visit to the Southern Highlands.
WILD FOOD ADVENTURES
Paddle | Dine | Vine
Itinerary
8am Depart Sydney or Canberra CBD
10am Arrive Beehive Point
2.5 hour Canoes, Champagne & Canapes experience
1pm Depart Beehive Point
1.30pm Arrive Mt Ashby Estate in Moss Vale
Lunch includes wine tasting
2.30pm Depart for Cherry Tree Hill
3pm Cherry Tree Hill Wine tasting in cellar door
4pm Depart Cherry Tree Hill
5.30pm Arrive Sydney or Canberra CBD
$495 to $550 per person including transport, food & wine
4 - 24 pax
Canoes, Champagne and Canapés at
Beehive Point
There are some places in the wilderness where
nature over delivers. Gliding downstream on the
Kangaroo River from Beehive Point to the mouth
of Yarrunga Creek with the backdrop of the
Morton National Park in Kangaroo Valley is one
such place. Take a seat in one of our custom-
built double-canoe rigs and immerse your
senses in its sheer beauty.
Canoes, Champagne & Canapés is the perfect
combination food, wine and wilderness. Indulge
your taste buds with wild native canapés and
a local award-winning cold-climate wine and
discover what is unapologetically, one of the
most stunning waterways in the state. Explore the
sunken forest and its eerily beautiful backdrop
of a convict-built sandstone road, winding uphill
and linking the rainforest with our colonial past.
This is wilderness in its extreme and is home to
the majestic azure kingfisher, wedge-tail eagle,
diamond python, rock wallaby, white-breasted
sea eagle, water dragon and more. Travis Frenay
our guide from Paddle & Portage Canoes has
crafted an incredible and unique adventure for
this day trip.
Mt Ashby Estate, Moss Vale
Enjoy a two-course lunch at Mount Ashby
boutique vineyard and cellar door. Dine on
French cuisine around the French farmhouse
tables, within the restored original dairy and
enjoy the view of this stunning vineyard
surrounded by grazing dairy cattle.
Also on the site is the relocated Bowral Produce
Store (circa 1918). The store is now used to
restore antique furniture so you can browse
Provincial 17th to 19th Century antiques
sourced from France & other parts of Europe.
Cherry Tree Hill Our last stop of the day is Cherry Tree Hill Vineyard which produces a range of award winning quality boutique wines. Their Riesling is recognized as the rising star of the label and consistently rates gold from the best critics in the country. Initially Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling grapes were planted in 2000 followed by Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in 2001 so there is a vast array of varietals to sample. More recently the vineyard has been restructured with 5.5 hectares of Pinot Noir grafted onto Merlot and Cabernet roots with the intention of making one of the best Pinot Noir and methods traditional sparkling that this country has to offer. Wine tastings are at cellar door and include a shared plate before we return to your hotel.
WILD FOOD ADVENTURES
Fire | Forge | Froth
Itinerary
8am Depart Sydney or Canberra CBD
10am Arrive Blacksmith Workshop in Wildes Meadow
Morning tea/coffee included in 3-hour workshop
1pm Depart Blacksmith Workshop
1.30pm Arrive Southern Highland Brewing Tap House
in Moss Vale. Lunch includes boutique beer sampler
3pm Depart for Sydney
5pm Arrive Sydney or Canberra CBD
$400 to $595 per person including transport, food & wine
as well as take home Fire poker, twisted skewer or S Hook
6-50 pax
1910 Ironworks - Blacksmith experience
Here we offer an artisan session and
experience that’s truly unique – A Blacksmith
Class.
This is a 3-hour session forging and making
either a fire poker, twisted skewer or drawn
’S’ hook. Our session includes learn forging
techniques using fire, how to prepare your
steel as well as hammer and tong usage. All
equipment use is included, all tools, metal
and gas forge as well as aprons and gloves
are supplied.
Moring tea will also be served at our Wildes
Meadow Blacksmith Store location.
Southern Highlands Brewing Tap House
Cameron James and Ben Twomey opened
Southern Highlands Brewing Co in a barn in
Sutton Forest more than 2 years ago and the
company is fast expanding, proving that the
thirst for locally made beer is high. Their new
operation, The Tap House offers a locally brewed
4 beer sampler with choices that include Original
Pale Ale, Naked Harvest and Bong Bong Picnic
Ale. Enjoy lunch consisting of 4 shared plates
designed to match your beer samplers from
their award winning chef in this artisan Moss
Vale Microbrewery.
WILD FOOD ADVENTURES
Wine | Wine | Fine Dine
Itinerary
8am Depart Sydney or Canberra CBD
10am Arrive Tertini Vineyard, Berrima
11am Transfer to St Maur Vineyard, Exeter
11.15am Enjoy Wine Tasting at St Maur
12.15pm Transfer to Biota
12.30pm Enjoy Biota’s shared plate lunch menu
2pm Transfer to Centennial Vineyard
Explore Cellar Door & Property
3.30pm Depart for Sydney or Canberra
5pm Arrive Sydney CBD
5.30pm Arrive Canberra CBD
$280 to $550 per person including transport, food & wine
4 - 100 paxTertini Wines “Yarraandoo” vineyard
is located near the historic village of
Berrima and is dedicated to producing
premium cool climate wines with a focus
on alterative varieties. Since their first
harvest this wine maker has won award
after award and is one to watch in the
region. Awarded the Gourmet Traveler
Wine 2017 Cellar Door “Best Tasting
Experience” our wine tastings showcase
their diverse range and include a cheese
platter.
St Maur Vineyard started as a dairy farm in
Exeter between Nerio Panizzutti a tailor originally
from the town of Gaiarine in the Treviso, his son
Marco and an Italian partner from Belluno, Italy.
Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Merlot vines soon
replaced cattle and this small batch vineyard
produced its first vintage in 2003. The grapes
are harvested in mid to late autumn and pruned
heavily to control leaf growth which limits the fruit
quantity but produces a more intensely flavoured
grape. This picturesque Exeter Vineyard has a
cellar door and private dining room which offer
beautiful vistas of their grazing Suffolf sheep as
you taste the Saint and St Maur Lot41 Series.
Biota Dining - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
and Monday Lunch
Awarded 2 Hats in the SMH Good Food
Guide in 2018 Biota is a food adventure.
Owner and Head Chef James Viles tells
the story of local wild and farmed produce
from the Southern Highlands region
through his menu and wine list. Set on a
beautiful property that offers wide green
lawns an outdoor terrace, dining at Biota
is an unforgettable experience. Our visit
takes in their shared plate lunch menu
as we enjoy the crafted contemporary
interiors of this award winning restaurant.
In winter you are welcomed by warm
open fires and in spring /summer the
terrace offers alfresco dining.Bistro Officina - Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Lunch
Recently awarded 1 Hat by SMH Good Food
Guide 2018, Sicilian born Owner and Head
Chef Nicola Coccia’s food has been described
as ‘bursting with character with its ‘by fire’
philosophy. This is a meal to remember. Its
#foodporn for hunter-gatherers and so full of
positive energy.‘ His local favourite restaurant is
nestled in the Berida Hotel in Bowral and is a
must do culinary adventure in the region.
Hickory’s Restaurant and Bar -
Tuesday Lunch
Leading the team at the award winning
Hickory’s Restaurant and Bar in the
historic Peppers Craigieburn Hotel is
Executive Chef, Warrick Brook. Warrick
has been living and working in the
Southern Highlands for the past 10
years and has worked in the hospitality
industry for over 20 years. He is a firm
believer of supporting local growers and
local seasonal produce, which you will
instantly see reflected in the menus at
Peppers Craigieburn. His ethos is simply
sustainable food that is uncompromised.
His cooking style draws on his influences
from French, English, Italian and modern
Australian cooking techniques whilst
always trying to re-invent older classic
meals.
Centennial Vineyard Our last stop of
the day. Their wines are made onsite in
a state-of-the-art, 200+ tonne winery
designed by winemaker, Tony Cosgriff.
With up to 35 wines on offer in the
cellar door the winery processes many
different varietals and style and is one
of the largest producers in the region.
They also source grapes from their
winery in Orange offering a unique NSW
Wine experience to visitors. Our tour
includes wine tasting and chat with the
winemaker whilst enjoying with shared
plates of cheese, olives and dips. Time
permitting, we can arrange a garden
tour on request.WILD FOOD ADVENTURES
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Wild Food Adventures offer our 4 Signature Day Trips monthly
via our website at wildfoodadventures.com.au/daytours/
Times and city departures are listed under each tour experience.
All our day trips are also available for private bookings on demand
for groups 4 to 100 based on availability. Please just get in touch and
if you have any queries for larger groups we are happy to craft an
itinerary for you from our wholesale day tours options.
Amanda Fry
Founder Wild Food Adventures
0418 262 282
info@wildfoodadventures.com.au
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