If you love fresh local produce, artisan food stalls and great coffee, the Newcastle Farmers Market is one of the best ways to spend a Sunday morning in Newcastle NSW. Held at the Newcastle Showground in Broadmeadow, the market has become a favourite with locals and visitors looking to shop directly from growers, makers and small regional producers. From seasonal fruit and vegetables to sourdough bread, flowers, gourmet treats and freshly brewed coffee, the atmosphere feels r

Brunswick Bridge If you love the idea of Byron Bay but prefer things a little more relaxed, Brunswick Heads might be your perfect escape. We stayed right in town at Reflections Holiday Park Brunswick Heads, where everything is just a short stroll away – beaches, cafés, boutiques, and the pub. Bryron Bay Lighthouse Brunswick Heads Commonly Known as Bruns Bruns (as the locals call it) gave me the vibes of what I imagine Byron was like back in the day – before the big-brand stor

Planning a trip to the Mid North Coast and further from South? Then put Saddles Mount White on your stop off list. This stunning...

Updated May 2025 Farm Stay Farm stays are a great way to spend a holiday with the family and Ewetopia Farm on the Mid North Coast of NSW offers a great stay with a little education on raising sheep. When I visited the farm, way back in 2018 they Jill and Ian McKittrick had lived on the farm for over 15 years and since then have raised enough sheep to produce cheese that they previously sold at the local markets. In 2025 on the update of the post, the farm now is focused on '

Nestled in the charming village of Allworth, NSW, The Farmer's Wife Distillery is a beacon for gin enthusiasts. This boutique distillery produces hand-crafted gins that celebrate the rich tradition of gin-making while infusing unique Australian botanicals. Their signature gin features native sage, myrtles, pepperberry, and the exquisite sugar bag honey, creating a complex yet smooth flavour profile. The Farmer's Wife is is a great place to stop off if visiting the Gloucester

Every Saturday, the residents of Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounds are in for a treat! The Hunter Valley Providores visit Tea Gardens every Saturday from 8.00 a.m. to noon and bring a vast range of farm produce and foodie goodies. There is nothing like fresh farm produce so if its good food you are after then put it in your diary to visit the Providores on a Saturday. Hunter Valley Providores Fresh Vegetables At the time of writing this article there are food shortages an

Great Lakes Food Trail Barrington Coast. Discover local artisan produce on this annual foodie tour.

Valley View Farm is a family owned organic farm producing award winning garlic. Visit the farm morning tea or lunch.

The Nabiac Farmers Market is held on the last Saturday of each month between 8 am and 12 noon attracting locals and visitors from afar. The Market is held at Showground Lane, Nabiac. If it is fresh produce you want then mark the Nabiac Farmers Markets dates in your calendar because it doesn't get fresher than this. On offer is locally grown organic fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, delicious homemade cakes and bread, chocolates, gingerbread, olive products, honey, natura

Despite the drought in NSW our dairy farmers keep us supplied with milk. I took some time to discover what actually goes on in producing milk and was extremely surprised at the science and dedication behind keeping a dairy farm when I visited Farmers Own in Coopernook near Taree. I was there to learn about the milking process at the 3.00 pm session having kindly knocked back the 3.00 a.m. session. Julian, the owner of the dairy does the 3.00 a.m. milking session 7 days a we