Hayden Quinn cooks on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales © Boomtown Pictures

Hayden Quinn’s gourmet getaway to the Mid North Coast

Adventure foodie Hayden Quinn uncovers the culinary secrets of New South Wales’ Mid North Coast.

Chef Hayden Quinn standing on a dairy farm in New South Wales © Boomtown Pictures

Hayden Quinn © Boomtown Pictures

From the coast to the country, New South Wales is home to some unforgettable foodie experiences. During the filming of the TV series Taste of Australia, Australian author, TV personality and adventure foodie Hayden Quinn set off on a gourmet adventure to uncover the people, places and produce that set Australia's culinary scene apart.

Follow Hayden as he embarks on the ultimate foodie adventure along New South Wales' Mid North Coast.

The Mid North Coast of New South Wales stretches for roughly 300 kilometres (186 miles) along uncrowded beaches, World Heritage-listed national parks, lush hinterland, ancient rainforests and beachside lagoons.

Man pulls apart a piece of cheese © Boomtown Pictures

Burraduc Buffalo Dairy, Mayers Flat, New South Wales © Boomtown Pictures

Follow Hayden's footsteps straight to Burraduc Buffalo Dairy, about three hours north of Sydney, to taste buffalo milk mozzarella – it doesn’t get any fresher than this. Then continue north to Forster Keys and say hello to local wildlife on a dolphin and whale watching tour with Amaroo Cruises.

Two men run toward the ocean at sunrise © Boomtown Pictures

Port Macquarie, New South Wales © Boomtown Pictures

Next, wind your way up the coast to Port Macquarie. If you’re a surfer, join the locals at sunrise on one of Port Macquarie’s many surf breaks – Rainbow and North Haven beaches are a few of the best. Then, follow their lead and pick up a traditional Aussie pie from Bel’s Bakery after a refreshing dip in the water.

Hayden Quinn at the Kiama Farmers Markets © Boomtown Pictures

“You can’t leave Bel’s Bakery in Port Macquarie without some of my mate Mozz’s baked treats.”

Nearby, visit Ricardoes to pick your own sustainably grown strawberries and tomatoes before indulging in some freshly caught oysters from Rockin’ Oysters. Top it off with a visit to Cassegrain Wines for a drop of local chardonnay, shiraz and verdelho.

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