Pictured is the entrance to Black Duck Brewery, a person holds the door open, letting another guest enter first, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

Black Duck Brewery, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

Barrington Coast's farm and food experiences

From mountains of fresh oysters to a night in an apple orchard, the Barrington Coast food bowl offers phenomenal food adventures.

The busy farm shop at Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries has many customers walking through looking at the homemade rows of jams, preserves and fresh produce, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

A close up of a wicker basket shows a beautiful bounty of freshly picked, ripe strawberries at Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

A close up shows a hand, using a teatowel to extract a freshly baked, full tray of golden sultana scones from the oven, Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

A brewer is seen turning a large stainless steel handle attached to a large brewing vat at the unique working brewery called Black Duck Brewery, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

A close up shows a bar tender pulling a small glass of beer from the beer taps at Black Duck Brewery, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

Black Duck Brewery, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

Pick berries and sip cider

Fresh is best on the Barrington Coast, with oodles of options for freshly shucked oysters and locally grown berries and vegetables. Pick a punnet of tomatoes and strawberries at Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries. If you’re chasing a seafood feast, devour a mountainous pile of Sydney Rock Oysters at Stones Oysters & Shed. To wash it all down, sip your way through a flight of excellent beer and cider at Black Duck Brewery — even the brewers here pay special attention to their ingredients list.

Sitting beneath tall, flowering trees sits a lowset wood cabin with a wrap-around balcony. The balcony overlooks green grass and the rolling landscape on offer at The Orchard Lodge, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © The Orchard Lodge

A small grassy field is bordered by tall, flowering trees. On the far side of the field is a badminton net. Closer to the camera is a group of logs arranged for sitting by a fire pit. To the right of frame is the balcony of The Orchard Lodge, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © The Orchard Lodge

Taken from inside a wooden hall, there is a collection of wooden tables and chairs, arranged neatly, ready to accommodate several groups of people at The Orchard Lodge, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © The Orchard Lodge

The Orchard Lodge, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © The Orchard Lodge

Rest easy on a farm

Dreaming of a picture-perfect escape to an apple orchard? Or a night spent nestled in an old farm house? How about a lakeside view with a nightly parade of kangaroos? The calibre of farm stays on the Barrington Coast makes for a truly relaxed escape. Book a stay at Roma Orchard Lodge, the Rise Longford Farm House and Coomba Little Farm.

Aerial, Essentially Barrington Farmgate Tours, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Craig Mason

Cow, Essentially Barrington Farmgate Tours, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Craig Mason

Aerial of animals, Essentially Barrington Farmgate Tours, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Craig Mason

Taste your way across the coast

Nobody knows Barrington Coast’s fresh produce quite like the team at Essentially Barrington Farmgate Tours. They’ll guide you from speciality farm to small scale winery to prolific herb garden, introducing you to the passionate makers and growers along the way. They’ll also show you around some of the region’s pristine wilderness sites. They only ask one thing: come hungry.

An overhead drone image looks down on a crowded marquee tent, sat by the water. The scene shows a festive gathering for the annual Shuck & Shell Seafood Festival, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Shuck & Shell Seafood Festival

A close up photo shows a tumble of crabs being wok fried with chilli in a large, industrial sized wok. The chef’s hand is seen stirring the crab with a metal spatula. The crab looks fresh and succulent, Shuck & Shell Seafood Festival, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Shuck & Shell Seafood Festival

In front of a large banner showing the branding for the Shuck & Shell Seafood Festival are three musicians, playing instruments. They’re laidback and happy as they play live music to the festival crowd, Barrington Coast, New South Wales © Shuck & Shell Seafood Festival

Eat, sip and celebrate

Ruby red berries, golden oozy honey, fragrant organic garlic and seasonal preserves and jams are just some of the enticing goods found at the region’s farmers markets. Visit Gloucester Farmers Markets on the second Saturday of every month, and Wauchope Farmers Markets on the fourth Saturday of every month. Come February, the Shuck & Shell Seafood Festival welcomes every ticket holder with a plate of blue swimmer crab, half a dozen oysters, and more.

Barrington Coast's farm and food experiences

Pick berries and sip cider

Pick berries and sip cider

Rest easy on a farm

Rest easy on a farm

Taste your way across the coast

Taste your way across the coast

Eat, sip and celebrate

Eat, sip and celebrate

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