Cupitt's Estate, Ulladulla, New South Wales © Destination NSW
South Coast farm and food experiences
Oysters from the estuary, cheese from the valley and wine from the estate — this is the South Coast’s food bowl.
Taste your way across the dairy heartland
Taste your way across the dairy heartland
The South Coast is renowned for its creamy, high-quality dairy, which it’s been producing for over 160 years. Visit Bega Cheese Heritage Centre, where the creamery has been in operation since 1899. Pick up a block of their award-winning vintage cheddar. Next, sample the cheddars infused with native ingredients at Bodalla Dairy. Then head to sixth-generation regenerative farm The Pines. Stock up on local produce and more dairy at The Pines Pantry and Gelato Bar.
Stay in South Coast luxury
Stay in South Coast luxury
Sleep well on the South Coast with a little local luxury. The well-appointed villas at Cupitt’s Estate are snuggled among a working winery and brewery, just a short walk from a farm-to-table restaurant. For five-star suites, tranquil gardens and indulgent spa treatments, look no further than Mt Hay Retreat. Or for something a little more immersive, the 160-acre working farm Broger’s End offers a restful night in the beautifully transformed milking and farm sheds.
Follow the Sapphire Coast Oyster Trail
Follow the Sapphire Coast Oyster Trail
From eating oysters lakeside to wading into the pristine estuaries to pluck them yourself – the Sapphire Coast Oyster Trail is an adventure worthy of every seafood fanatic. Hit the road and sample oysters from Wonboyn, Pambula, Merimbula and Wapengo lakes on a self-guided exploration. Or leave it to a local expert and book an on-water experience with Captain Sponge’s Magical Oyster Tours. The boat will take you past some of the region’s best oyster leases and landscapes. You’ve never tasted oysters so fresh.
Celebrate the bounty
Celebrate the bounty
The Narooma Oyster Festival, held in October, celebrates the region’s plump, fresh oysters. From mid-June to mid-July, the South Coast celebrates one of its more unexpected gourmet treasures – fungi. The Fungi Feastival stretches from Bateman’s Bay to Eden, offering a packed calendar of truffle foraging, science discussions, art exhibitions, wellness events and children’s activities. To sample the regional produce year-round, stop in at the Tilba Market held every Saturday in a heritage-listed hall.
