Holiday memories: Celeb foodies and chefs share their best New South Wales experiences
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Holiday memories: Celeb foodies and chefs share their all-time New South Wales experiences
From beaches and vineyards to prissy hotels, these well-known tastemakers share what made their previous Australian holiday trip so memorable. Don't forget to have down notes for when the borders open!
Exercise you miss Commonwealth of australia? Celebrities Denise Tan, Shane Pow and more share their favourite New Southward Wales experiences. (Photo: Denise Tan, Instagram/Shane Pow)
26 February 2022 06:30AM (Updated: xi Jul 2022 12:07AM)
Recollect the fourth dimension when wanderlust was something you could human activity on with impunity and tasting the flavours of an entirely dissimilar state was simply a airplane ticket away? Ah, the good former days.
For at present, it helps to expect dorsum on our favourite trips and dream nearly the places nosotros'll hit when we can travel again. Just similar these celebrities, famous foodies and feted chefs did when we asked them nearly their favourite experiences in Australia's New Due south Wales. Don't forget to accept downward notes!
I went to two regions in Baronial 2019: Hunter Valley and Berry. The latter is a picturesque historical town in Shoalhaven to the south of Sydney which nosotros visited for a family unit birthday getaway.
Part of Berry's charm was the gorgeous drive forth the south coast of New South Wales. You come across lots of rolling hills on one side and really jaw-dropping views of sandy trophy and turquoise waters on the other. We stayed in a stunning Airbnb and were charmed by the cafes, architecture and arts and crafts stores in Berry Town, likewise every bit its surrounding nature and vineyards.
Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay is beautiful, idyllic and flick perfect. Crystal clear turquoise waters, a horizon that goes on and on, and pure white 'squeaky' sand. If y'all walk barefoot on the beach, the sand literally makes this hilarious squeaking sound.
Meanwhile, in Berry Town, look out for a wonderful customs projection known as the Street Library. These are mini book deposits shaped like glass-fronted wooden houses on stilts. You tin can take a volume or requite a book using this whimsical mini public library. And and then there's The Famous Drupe Donut Van. It's a nostalgic sight for residents and now very touristy, but undeniably adept. Fresh, fried dough smothered in cinnamon carbohydrate or with water ice cream and coffee for breakfast or a naughty snack. Heaven!
Berry Sourdough Cafe, Milkwood Bakery and The Picnic Shed are all sister companies. The latter is too cute to look at – literally a weatherboard shed selling abode, garden and picnic goods located but behind the Berry Sourdough Cafe. They serve peachy bakes, big breakfasts, excellent coffees, and become very crowded particularly during breakfast and brunch. Of course, they are also renowned for their signature bread.
AUDRA MORRICE , MASTERCHEF SINGAPORE JUDGE
The south declension of New South Wales is ane of the nearly cute regions in Commonwealth of australia and easily i of my favourites. There are numerous littoral towns to visit and these are a few of my favourites: Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa, Shoalhaven Heads, and tucked slightly inland is Berry.
They are all in close proximity and then it's easy to drive to all of them. The region has everything on offer. There's adept surf or paddle boarding on the clear blue waters of the Minamurra River as information technology flows out into the sea at Kiama.
Or savour a nature walk through the Minamurra wood to the falls. There are gorgeous cliff tops with rolling green pastures, dotted with farms producing amazing produce. Kiama Farmers Markets on Wednesday mornings is where all the neighbouring farmers gather and sell their fresh produce, meat and dairy products to the public.
If you want a proper farm experience, popular into Buena Vista Farm. Perched on the rolling hills of Gerringong, this small sustainable farm is managed past husband and wife Adam and Fiona and has been a office of Fiona's family since 1859. All the livestock are pasture-fed and you'll find animals cohabitating around the farm.
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Moving downward the coast is Gerroa, some other gorgeous spot. It is the start of Seven Mile Beach which runs all the way to Shoalhaven Heads. If you are looking for a little luxury, cheque out Bangalay Villas. You can stay at their luxury villas or book one of their beach houses. Otherwise, book for a beautiful meal at Bangalay Dining. This place is inspired by everything local from their littoral surroundings to native produce.
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SHANE POW, MEDIACORP ARTISTE
I visited Hunter Valley in November 2022 and I love how prissy and arctic information technology is. It'southward surrounded past plenty of vineyards and not too far a drive from Sydney, so information technology'due south perfect if you're planning a two-day trip to the wineries.
Audrey Wilkinson is definitely my favourite vineyard in that region. It has a great selection of affordable yet succulent wines that suit different tastebuds. For nutrient, I'd recommend eRemo located in Spicers Guesthouse. The linguine with clams and tomatoes there has been one of the best pastas I've tasted to date.
CHUA ENLAI, FLY Amusement ARTISTE
Work has taken me to Sydney several times. For a room with a view, I'd totally recommend the Shangri-La Hotel. My room had epic views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. You could just spend hours sitting by the window watching the world go past. I've been on a boat to take in the same view, but from the waters instead. That's amazing too; I totally recommend that.
Shangri-La is located at The Rocks and there are quite a few restaurants there specialising in seafood. I'm talking platters, because a plate is just non good enough. Speaking of seafood, there's the Sydney Fish Market where I could go all day creating my own buffet of oysters.
The annual Brilliant Sydney, a festival of lite shows, fine art and music concerts, is a sight to behold. The Opera House is the perfect canvas for the visual spectacular of lights. Adjacent time I'm in Sydney, I'd love to spend more time in suburbs like Surry Hills and Newton where I think shopping in vintage stores. Oh, and the beaches! Sydney's beaches are only so cute! I'd exercise if we had beaches like that hither in Singapore.
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LOH LIK PENG, FOUNDER AND Possessor, UNLISTED COLLECTIONS
I like the Southern Highlands considering they are made up of fairly idyllic towns, my favourite among which is Bowral. They all take lots of old buildings and are kind of bucolic; they are the closest things to an old English countryside. And if you go in wintertime, it is one of the very few places that snows in New South Wales. So information technology'due south very dainty to sit inside and drink hot chocolate by a burn.
I liked staying at Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa in Bowral. Information technology'southward a quaint former house with beautiful, cute gardens and views of the valley. I usually travel outside of Sydney with my wife and children, so we don't really hit the wineries. That said, the Blue Mountains is very child-friendly. There are a lot of petty family-friendly restaurants throughout, all sorts of hikes, river excursions, the Jenolan caves and the glow worm tunnels – tonnes of things to practice with children and you can spend a whole week at that place. My kids loved information technology.
The Hydro Majestic Hotel Blueish Mountains is wonderful. Again, information technology'due south 1 of those gorgeous heritage buildings with views of the valley, and there's a really good high tea at that place, which people tend to stop for on their drives effectually the area.
JOSH RAINE, HEAD CHEF, TETSUYA'S
I accept always enjoyed escaping the city for the rolling hills of the Hunter Valley. Information technology's only a short drive from Sydney and has never been too challenging to disappear (to) for a few days... Some of my favourite wineries are there and the all-time fashion to spend a solar day or 2 in the Hunter Valley is to visit a mix of classic and new-age wineries.
My ii favourites would have to be Tyrrell's Wines, where I was fortunate enough to meet the whole Tyrrell family unit on my last visit, and Vinden Wines and Vinden Estate. (The latter) is a really fun culling winery where I've sampled a lot of organic and experimental wines. Information technology has the near beautiful accommodations and I absolutely loved getting to stay in that location for a few days.
While in Pokolbin, it is a must to stop in at Hope Estate, especially if y'all find yourself in need of a beer and a wine. Hope Manor is doing some actually funky spit beers and their cellar door allows yous to sit and enjoy the beautiful rolling hills whist sipping on some cool pineapple, raspberry or mango sours and watching kangaroos hop past.
I likewise really enjoyed staying at pet-friendly Voco Kirkton Park. It's set on 70 acres of countryside with impressive views and they add and then many charming touches, from edible gardens to cosy suites and a spa. One of the nicest things there is doing a sunrise walk around the estate and seeing the hot air balloons taking off. One of the best things to do is to ask the locals where they are eating. That's how I discovered EXP. Restaurant, which has a stiff sense of community and support for the Hunter Valley.
For more than information on the wine regions in New South Wales, go to Sydney.com. You lot can also visit UOB Travel for more than inspiration for future plans. Do check the respective destinations for their COVID-xix policies.
In partnership with Destination NSW and UOB Travel.
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