Destination NSW has released a list of ultimate, unbelievable and unmissable travel experiences, which can only be found in the glorious eastern state of New South Wales.
This heritage listed national park is located in the Orana region of New South Wales. The national park is approximately 550 kilometres northwest of Sydney and spread over almost 24,000 hectares. It’s home to the Warrumbungle Ranges, two observatories, the best-known rock formations outside of the Blue Mountains, and it’s also a protected koala habitat.
Rick Stein’s signature restaurant at Bannisters in Mollymook on the South Coast of NSW is an extraordinary culinary experience in a beautiful setting.
See the very best of Australia’s produce and NSW wine take centre stage at the iconic Sydney Opera House’s Bennelong restaurant. Pictured is the restaurant’s signature pavlova dessert. Image: Destination NSW
Captain Sponge’s Magical Oyster Tours, Pambula Lake. Image: Destination NSW
Bangalay Dining, located in Shoalhaven Heads, is an incredible dining experience inspired by natural surroundings. Choose from a-la-carte or degustation and even stay on site at Bangalay Villas.
Located on the Tweed River, Husk Distillers is Australia’s first paddock to bottle agricole rum distillery and the home of the award-winning Ink Gin. (Image: Destination NSW)
Hit the Sydney boutique beer trail, some favourites include: 4 Pines Manly, Batch Brewing Co in Petersham and Marrickville, Newtown’s Young Henry’s and Yulli’s Brews in Surry Hills.
Dine at Saint Peter in Sydney’s Paddington where chef Josh Niland is renowned for his dishes featuring fresh, sustainably sourced seafood.
Go truffle hunting with a local providore in cold climate areas like Oberon, Braidwood or the Southern Highlands.
Visit Bilpin, a small town famous for the apples grown in the surrounding orchards and the cellar doors of Bilpin Cider and Hillbilly Cider Shed. (Image: Destination NSW)
Sip Australia’s most awarded semillon while at Tyrrell’s in the Hunter Valley and treat yourself to their $850 Sacred Sites & Muse Lunch Exclusive Experience. (Image: Destination NSW)
Those with a sweet tooth will absolutely love the sweet treats from Junee Licorice Factory – located in the old flour mill in Junee. (Image: Destination NSW)
Experience the hand-crafted techniques and natural wood smoke that’s the secret to Poachers Pantry’s being one of the finest smokehouses in the country. This 25 year old family business is a must visit in Murrumbateman. (Image: Destination NSW).
NSW boasts 14 unique and distinctive food and wine regions including the oldest, Hunter Valley, and youngest, New England. Follow a NSW Food & Wine Trail to explore the very best the state has to offer, meeting local producers along the way. NSW is home to thousands of incredible food and wine experiences beyond these few, to get an idea of where to start, visit the Food and Wine page of the VisitNSW website. Because now really is the time to love NSW. (Image: Tom Archer.)
