A scrumptious selection of gourmet native foods and spices including Macadamia Nut Butter & Rainforest Plum Swirl, Lemon Myrtle and Native Pepperberry Seasoning, Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup for your champagne and Desert Quandong Jam to name a few.

Visit Kurrajong Australian Native Foods at their Factory Outlet shop at McGraths Hill to taste test and purchase products.

Large groups are welcome by appointment.

Products are also available from Tizanna Winery, Mount Tomah Botanical Gardens and Enniskillen Orchard and each month at our Farmers and Fine Food Markets at Castle Hill, Rouse Hill and Penrith.

Don't miss out on getting these products. Your taste buds will be tantalised.

Open: Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat 7am - 2pm.

Working onsite is a 170 year old abattoir in which local stock & stock from NSW is processed. Cuts of Beef, Lamb, Pork, Goat and occasionally Venison and Ostrich are available. Unbeatable prices in the district.

Abattoir & Boning Room Tours by appointment only.

This Butchery is unique.

Top 40 Orchard.

This most beautiful orchard is one of the highest in the Oakdale region of NSW.

The property is 40 acres in total with 25 acres under orchard.

Lyn and her family specialise in seasonal fruit, flowers and Christmas Trees.

Kicking off with Christmas trees in mid November and then Peaches, Plums and Nectarines starting in mid December and then in February the Apples kick in.

The orchard produces 5 varieties of ‘Tree Ripened’ Red Delicious Apples and the sweetest Granny Smiths Apples.

Tree ripened apples are the freshest when the seeds are brown and if you leave the apple on a plate the flesh stays white.

Their Pumpkin patch produces pumpkins for two, the Golden Nugget and Sweet pumpkin are just right for you and a friend.

On the Orchard they also have 2 forty years old pear trees that compliment their produce.

From October you will find Lyn turning out her 120 varieties of Bearded Iris’s. This most beautiful Iris will light up any room.

Drop in and say hello or get your fresh fruit from the roadside stall.

Open: Mid March till late April, 7 Days, (9am - 5pm)


A beautiful farm with an established Walnut and Chestnut grove situated on 60 hectares at scenic Mt Irvine. Pick up you own nuts in this special setting. Buckets and bags are provided and there is plenty of road parking.

Travel 55km from Richmond on highway 40. Turn right to Mt Wilson. Turn left on T junction at Mt Irvine. Proceed 1 km along sealed road.

MIGRATORY BEEKEEPING

The Malfroy family are migratory beekeepers and have been operating as such since 1970.

Our honey is produced is the Hawkesbury Sandstone/Blue Mountains/Central Tablelands regions of NSW.

We move our 1000 hives around the state, locating the best honey flow for our bees.

This requires an innate knowledge of the numerous flowering patterns of Australia's unique flora, and means that we are able to supply unique,pure unblended varieties of honey.

HONEY FLOW

After moving our bees onto a good 'flow', we monitor their condition regularly.

When (and if) there is an excess amount of honey produced, we take the honey back to our extracting plant, where the honey is spun out of the frames.

As our honey is naturally clean there is no need for excessive filtering, the honey is simply
left to settle, then it is bottled. We do not overheat our honey in the process.

It remains completely natural - straight from the hive!

More Information and retail outlets go to our website:

www.malfroysgold.com.au

Established in 1955, the Shields Family has grown and sold fruit from the packing shed ever since.

We are open daily in season (Jan to mid May) while fruit is available. (See note below)

We sell tree ripened peaches and apples grown on our own orchard.

We have 7 peach varieties and at least 10 apple varieties, some in limited supply.

Pick your own apples are available from February to May.

As there is always some seasonal variation in when varieties are at their best, please ring to find out what's on.

Download the little story on Shields Orchard

Opening in 2010 on the 29th May.

Open all weekend, weekdays by appointment.


Come and meet living history producing Hawkesbury produce since 1836. First at Mangrove Creek near Spencer, with our current orchard at Wisemans Ferry established in 1901 - the year of Federation, by Great Great Grandfather, Alfred Watkins. Come and meet his grandson John Watkins.

The varieties of mandarins that we grow are; Imperial, a very popular variety, extra juicy and extra large this season, an old family favourite is the Emperor mandarin, grown for many generations, easy to peel with a great flavour, and the last variety of the season is the Hickson, which is available from the middle of August, my personal favourite.

We also grow cumquats which we start picking from the middle of July.

We are a member of Freshcare, a safe food program, which enables us to meet the large supermarkets requirements for food safety.

Our farm offers a pick your own orchard with shed packing facilities for any large bulk orders.

Our specialty is Mum's Homemade Mandarin Cordial. Great for the kids, very tasty and good for you at the same time! Free samples are available for everyone and of course it's also available for you to purchase and take home.

There is also plenty of room for parking and the kids to play. Bring a football and picnic lunch and have some fun in a wonderful setting.

Bus and school groups are all welcome, just phone first to a make a booking if it is during the week.

To get here, take the Old Northern Road to Wisemans Ferry and turn right behind the Hotel onto Singleton Road. We are 11 kilometres down the road on the left hand side, the orchard has plenty of signs so we are very easy to find.

A gathering place for people learning together to achieve responsible stewardship. It aims to promote more sustainable use of land, appropriate
technologies and the development of self-reliant and self-responsible local communities.

Open: 7 Days

Mon to Saturday 8.00am ? 5.00pm

Sunday 8.30AM - Midday.

Nati Bros Roses has been operating in Dural for 40 years. We specialise in wedding roses as well as suppling florists throughout NSW. We are open 7 days to the general public.

You are most welcome to wander through the formal gardens and smell the roses.

Please feel free to stop and chat with our rose experts or visit our rose bunching tables
to watch what happens.

Runs the Second Saturday of Every Month, except January.

This is a seasonal market and the produce advertised will only be available in season.

Indulge yourself with local Sydney Rock and Broken Bay oysters fresh from the magnificent Hawkesbury River at Mooney Mooney. Reputed to be the best oysters the world, the Broken Bay Pacific Oyster is plump, succulent and creamy with a distinctive flavor. Available shucked or unopened to the general public and the catering industry, orders of all sizes are catered for.

Open: Nov-Jan, Mon-Fri 8am - 3pm, Feb-Oct, Mon-Fri 8am - 3pm Sat 7am - 12 noon

We have available both fresh and frozen Peking Ducks. The ducks range in size from 1.5kg dressed to 2.5kg. Also available are Duck Maryland, Duck Breast, Duck Fillet, Duck Sausages etc.

This is a most unusual product.

Click on details for more delicious duck information.

A very lovely orchard just past Bilpin village.

Bilpin Springs Orchard traditionally sent stonefruit and apples to Flemington Markets. We began the transition to a “Pick Your Own” orchard 15 years ago by replanting 12 acres with many blocks of just 100 trees, enabling us to offer a variety of deciduous fruits from late January to June.

The orchard activities serve as a backdrop to secondary school level short courses which aim use real-life situations to enrich school studies, especially in Mathematics.

For updated information on courses, or to find out when you can pick fruit, visit our website www.bilpinspringsorchard.com.au or ring the information line 02 4567 1294 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              02 4567 1294      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              02 4567 1294      end_of_the_skype_highlighting before visiting.

A small award winning nursery within a large country garden, specializing in a range of unusual shrubs, bulbs and perennials. Silver and variegated plants are a feature.

Open 10am to 4pm, Sunday and Monday in October, November, January, February and March. Or by appointment at other times. Good idea to call first as on occasion we may not be available.


Town and Country Gardens is a most beautiful place.

More than just an olive farm.

Take a walk or simply relax in the grove, rose or lavender gardens.

Sample our products: olive oil, award winning jams, honey and citrus butters and the luxurious Oliveglow natural skin care from olive oil all hand made at the farm.

See the natural pruners and fertilizers (sheep and chooks) wandering through the groves.



Orchard tours $5.00 with free morning or afternoon tea, bookings essential.

Bees are a very important part of the environment and the food chain. Inspect the results of the bee's hard work. A wide range of honey including fruited honey, comb honey. Varieties include Yellow Box & Wildflower.

An elegant range of gourmet foods include jam, mustard, pickles, vinegars.

All products available in bulk, gift packs, hampers, beeswax, candles, skincare range. A unique selection of kitchenware available.

Free group tours by appointment.

Jubilee Vineyard Estate is located on Tizzana Lagoon, near the Hawkesbury River, within a unique, picturesque valley that is reminiscent of Europe.

The famous Italian surgeon, Dr Thomas Fiaschi, impressed with the geography and soil of the area, purchased 250 acres of land at "Sackville Reach" and commenced establishing his famous 55 acre vineyards and sandstone winery in 1885.

He called it "Tizzana" as it reminded him of his village on the outskirts of Florence, Italy.

By 1889 "Tizzana" was producing 9,600 gallons of wine, and employing up to 100 people at it's peak production. The vineyards flourished and quickly gained a reputation for producing very fine, award winning wines. Its wines were transported to Sydney via the Hawkesbury River system, and sold from within the famous "Fiaschi Wine Bar" in Little George Street, Sydney.

After destruction by bushfire in the 1950s, the property was later subdivided.

"Jubilee Vineyard Estate" was re-established directly in front of Tizzana Winery in 2001, and was named after one of Dr Fiaschi's original Tizzana vineyards.

The 27 acre property is located just over an hours drive from the centre of Sydney.

2004 Jubilee "Drunken Bee" Port
2005 Jubilee Chambourcin Rosé
2004 Jubilee Chambourcin Red Wine
2006 Jubilee Chambourcin Rosé

This is the most beautiful part of the region. Come and visit. You will be surprised and you will enjoy yourself

Set on a hillside overlooking the stunning Grose Valley, Enniskillen Orchard stocks an excellent range of quality fruit and vegetables.
Visit our modern shed and verandah where tea and coffee can be enjoyed or you can relax in our themed and aromatic herb garden.
You can purchase a wide selection of both home grown and locally grown produce whilst taking in the spectacular views. BBQ and Picnic Facilities available

Closed for 2010

Thankyou for your support. See you in 2011

Ford’s Farm is a Pick Your Own citrus orchard specialising in Mandarins. Our first mandarin of the season is the Satsuma, a seedless variety, easy to peel, full of juice and very popular with children. The Imperials will also be ready, but improve the longer left on the tree and will be at their best mid June/July.

Our opening day is Saturday 29th May and will remain open in June, July and August on weekends and public holidays from 10am to 4pm. Phone to book for large groups or buses any day of the week and also during School Holidays

We look forward to welcoming visitors to pick mandarins, oranges, lemons, limes and in July cumquats. There is no entry fee and you only pay for what you pick. We have a picnic area set aside for you to sit and enjoy the quiet bush surroundings and take a stroll through the orchard to feed our sheep, bring some stale bread if you have some at home, the sheep will love you.

Visit our “shed” for jams, chutney, cordial and honey all from produce grown on the farm. We also have a range of fresh vegetables and free-range eggs to choose from. There are essential oils such as lavender, sandalwood and citrus oils. Mix these with carrier oils such as almond, macadamia and others to create your own massage oils.

Sweet Juicy Navels from May to December.

We have our own Orange Juice, although it is bottled in Mudgee.

We have very sweet Imperial maradins from June to August.

We also have Apples, Vegies, Potatoes, Caulies, Cabbage, Garlic, Tomatoes, Eggs (Free Range and Farm Fresh) and beauitful pumpkins etc.

These are sourced locally from our friends and neighbours

We specialise in flavour and only have produce when it is in season

This award winning bakery run by Rob and his family will delight your senses.

We specialize in all sorts of cakes & deserts.

Beautiful novelty cakes for all occasions.

Anything goes here – you have a picture of something and we will make it. We make characters, 3D Cakes, with a photo and list goes on. We make cheese cakes, flans, cup cakes and all the deserts you need.

A cold climate botanic garden with panoramic views.

See Wolemi Pines and spectacular displays of plants from around the world.

Restaurants, kiosk and Garden shop. Picnic / BBQ area. Parking.

Entry Fee applies.

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Infinity Fisheries farms Australian Barramundi.

Grown exclusively in the Southern Highlands -less than 1 hour from Sydney.

Since 1999 Infinity Fisheries has been farming Barramundi indoors in pristine spring water in a specifically engineered system. The controlled environment allows us to grow healthy, pollution and pathogen free fish all year round.

Infinity Fisheries farms Australian fish species using a fully enclosed specifically engineered water recirculation system which re-cycles precious water and provides stress-free conditions to grow healthy, pollution free fish without environmental impact.

Seasonal Vegies.

Drop in and chat with the Farmer and chat and pick up your fresh seasonal vegies.

Here at Riverveiw Produce our family has been growing fresh fruit and vegetables for over 50 years supplying to the Sydney markets and we recently decided to make our produce available to the public through the farm gate trail.

Come and see a real working farm as we have a large range of great quality fruit and vegetables picked from the farm and also have other produce available.

This is NOT a pick your own Farm.

Plenty of parking and buses welcome.

So hope to see you soon down at Riverveiw.

Open on the 25th and 26th January and will reopen on Friday 29th January 2010

Join in their big Open Day on the 30th January 2010. Free Sausage sizzle on this day only.


Fri to Mon Inclusive. 8am to 6pm,
Tues - Thurs Please ring for possible appointment.

Pick Your Own, Pick You Own, Pick Your Own
Pick Your Own, Pick You Own, Pick Your Own

Visitors are free to wander through this picturesque orchard and pick their own fruit.

Apples: Mid Jan to April
Peaches / Plums Dec to Feb
Nashi and European Pears from Feb.

We also sell homemade Jams including Apricot, nectarine and traditional Plum Jam. The Shed also stocks local honey and nuts (when in season).
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You will rarely get an opportunity to pick you own fruit so close to Sydney.

John has put together a story on when which apple will be in season. Download it if you wish.

Situated on 50 acres complete with majestic views, a visit to Balanced Essentials allows one to enter the world of aromatherapy and natural healing products.

Learn the art of blending essential oils, using crystals and walk through the tranquil gardens.

Share Cheryl?s extensive knowledge and her vision for the future.

Beds of lavender, citrus, natives and other essential oil plants that assist in our well-being are being planted on the property to compliment these already idealic surroundings.

Groups welcome, tours and educationals by appointment ?

Experience real Australia at Mowbray Park Farmstay just 9 km from Picton 1 hour from Sydney Airport the Blue Mountains, Pacific Ocean and 2 hours from Canberra ACT. It brings together the best of 'life on the farm' with Australian country hospitality.
Steeped in history the magnificent 1822 property is only 80 minutes drive from Sydney NSW and is surrounded by rolling hills, towering trees, picturesque farmland and natural unspoilt bush.

Family owned and operated, Mowbray Park is a working farm and farmstay where you can experience all aspects of country life in a relaxed setting with all the comforts you would expect.

Whether it's midweek or weekend, Mowbray Park is alive with the sites and sounds of the Australian country.

Mowbray Park captures the spirit and beauty of the Picton surrounds which is renowned for its crisp country air, history and magnificent countryside.

At our Farm Holiday you can do everything or nothing at all and children can be entertained while parents relax, unwind or enjoy the activities.

Discover the delights of a leisurely horse ride across rolling hills and bushland taking in the magnificent views of the country side, perfect for both experienced and first timers, (age limit 8 years plus on the trail rides).

Grape vines were first planted in Australia at Sydney in 1788 with the arrival of the First Fleet. After many attempts and disappointments the successful growing of grape vines was achieved. Although Phillip Schaeffer was the first private vine grower, credit is given to Gregory Blaxland (one of the three explorers who conquered the impenetrable Blue Mountains) as one of the first to produce wine of reasonable quantity and quality in 1816. He was also the first person to export wine to London in 1822 and was awarded a silver medal.

The property at Vicary's Winery was originally part of a much larger grant made by John Blaxland grandson of Gregory Blaxland and he named the property "Luddenham" after his home village in England.

Many of the original buildings still exist on the property these include the farm house circa 1860, with the woolshed and Shearers quarters having been built prior to 1890. At this time the property was used principally for cattle and sheep with the wool being shipped to England.

When Cecil Vicary took over the property in 1916 he converted the woolshed to a dairy and planted the vineyard in 1918. The first wines were made in 1923 and the winery opened for business.

The winery is now owned by Chris Niccol a Roseworthy Graduate Winemaker who has worked at a number of wineries throughout Australia including the famous Minchinbury winery near Rooty Hill.

In 1996 Chris introduced his Heron's Wing range of wines and in 1999 the first "Kosher" wines were made for the Jewish market. The wines are well recognised throughout the industry and this is evident by the number of medals received at various national wine shows.

Sydney wineries are now on the increase with new vineyards and wineries being established. In fact several vineyards are reliant on the winery to process their grapes.

The home of the famous big red apple on the Hume Highway is open again to the public, however, we are only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 4pm.

Currently selling Imperial Gala, , Granny Smiths and Pink Lady and Sundowner Apples.

(when in season)

We also have local free range eggs, hone, jams, apple juice and the freshest of fresh vegies.

We currently have 5 varieties of apples, but I am pleased to say that we are restocking/rebuilding the orchard slowly but surely and have already added 1 more variety of apple to our stocks this being our first year of production from our newly planted trees.

Our current varieties are Red Imperial Gala (avail late Feb), Red Delicious, Red Braeburn (avail early March), Red Fuji (avail early April), Granny Smith (mid April) Wineaps and Pink Lady (avail Late April), Sundowner (avail mid May), and now Lady Williams (avail Late June).

We always recommend that you call us first to check what varieties are available as this is only a general guide.

Unfortunately, you cannot pick your apples at our orchard they are already picked and packed ready for you to buy from our farmgate shed.

As well as our own tree ripened apples we also stock the freshest of locally sourced vegetables and may I say that you will be pleasantly surprised and our range as well. There is broccoli, spinach, cabbages, cauliflowers, pumpkins, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and beetroot to mention a few.

We also have local honey, apple juice, jams, chutneys and marmalades, not to forget local free range eggs!

Certified Organic (NASAA) accredited property specialising in seasonal veges, herbs, fruits, nuts and eggs. Handmade cheeses, yoghurt. butter and ice cream. Cheesemaking workshops held regularly.

Award winning Bed and Breakfast Farmstay accommodation in a classic Australian homestead.

Close to historic inns, natural attractions, Warragamba Dam and only minutes to the beautiful Burragorang Valley.

Open: Year round, Sat, Sun , Public Holidays 12 -6pm.
Weekdays phone first.

Built in 1887, this magnificent National Trust classified building is still being used for its original purpose. Nestled in a reach of the Hawkesbury River, Tizzana offers five star accommodation. Taste local wines or relax over light refreshments.

Ask Tizzana about their new releases.

Delightful Mamre Homestead … just 1 minute off the M4 on Mamre Road, with excellent facilities and plenty of parking.

Rev. Samuel Marsden’s country retreat circa 1820’s, and now providing meals “to die for”, and our famous scones, Mamre is set in 87 hectares of rolling farmland with views to the Blue Mountains.

Spoil yourselves with a scrumptious meal, relax in the beautiful gardens and watch the little ones playing on the lawns. Treat our beautiful horses to a bag of carrots …. the kids will love this!

We have strong, healthy plants and shrubs for sale from our nursery. Grown naturally, they will thrive when planted in your garden.

You can get some fresh produce straight from the Mamre Farm now. Drop in and fill up your basket with lovely fresh local food.

Learn about Mamre’s history and the programs and services we provide for school children, people with a disability, and Sudanese refugee families. You could even volunteer to help us in this work of the Sisters of Mercy, Parramatta.

LUDDENHAM FRESH STRAWBERRY FARM

For over 20 years, our customers have been telling us that we have the sweetest and tastiest strawberries in Australia. We believe it is due to our location at the foot of the Blue Mountains that provides soil rich in iron and nutrients. We harvest our strawberries from early September to late December, fresh vegetables are also available.

We are located on the corner of The Northern Rd and Park Rd, Luddenham, next to the Caltex service station. All amenities and a cafe are available just within walking distance.

This a beautiful property.

Nestled in the hills of Silverdale, Ambrosia Olive Farm offer a complete package.

Walk amongst the Olive trees or just watch the Olive press work (when in season) or chat with the owners about the process of making extra virgin Olive oil.

We have a variety of other fruit trees and some vines also on the property. We have our own Bee Hives and you can purchase some fresh local honey and home made Olive products.

We have Deer, Chicken, Turkey, Emu, Sheep and Duck also on the property.

Bus / Coaches are welcome. Lunches can be arranged on request.

Muru Mittigar

Muru Mittigar means “Pathway to Friends” in Darug language (Traditional Aboriginal custodians of our area).

Muru Mittigar enables you to participate and interact with members of the Aboriginal community through the exciting educational and enriching cultural activities on offer. With a focus on providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal people, Muru Mittigar also presents positive outcomes for the local community, by creating a meeting place for sharing cultures.

Cultural Experiences and Tours
Muru Mittigar provides hands-on cultural encounters with experienced and professional Aboriginal Guides. Our group tours are sure to provide you with a full cultural experience. Depending on the tour type you choose (2 hours – 4 1/2 hours), the activities include:

• Bush Tucker Morning Tea. Try our wattle seed pikelets with native jams
• Guided tour of our Cultural Centre
• Cultural Talk with beliefs and stories from Aboriginal Australia
• Try your hand at Boomerang throwing
• Didgeridoo presentations
• Join our Yarra Walk and learn about the traditional uses of local native plants
• Aussie BBQ Lunch & Bush Tucker Tasting. The bush tucker taste test is a chance to try some of our native game meat, such as Kangaroo and Emu
• Koori Art Painting Workshop. Paint a souvenir boomerang.

Tour optional extras include Dance Performances and a Bush Tucker Morning Tea. All visitors have the opportunity to stop in at our Gift Shop and Veranda Café.

Our Cultural Experiences and Tours are available for individuals, groups, and corporate groups (up to 80 people). Tours start from $34 for Children, Students and Seniors and from $45 for Adults.

Muru Mittigar is F.I.T ready and commission ready. We have special
discounted rates for domestic primary and secondary school groups.

Cultural Centre

Showcasing visiting Aboriginal art exhibitions, local artefacts and stories. Our centre covers the local Darug people, Aboriginal Australia and interpretive museum pieces.

Native Provenance Plant Nursery
Muru Mittigar’s Provenance Nursery specialises in growing Indigenous native provenance plants. All plants are from the Penrith Basin and are ideally suited to drought conditions.

Art and Craft Studio
Authentic Aboriginal arts and crafts created by our experienced artisans

Gift Shop & Veranda Cafe

In our Gift Shop you will find only original and 100% Australian made products with authentic Aboriginal content. You can soak up the atmosphere with a coffee and light meal at our Veranda Café.

Come and cuddle our baby Alpacas (called cria) or relax while listening to the soothing chatter between mum and cria in a quiet, country atmosphere. A range of Alpaca goods stocked, farmstay accommodation. Devonshire teas and BBQ lunches available.

This lovely woodland Garden will close on 29th November at 4.30pm. If you read this before the that date, this will be your last chance to enjoy this Garden.

There will be a sale of both gift shop products and Elaine's Botanical art works.

Check out the website for Elaine's Art

Nestled in the hills just outside of the country town of Picton, is the family owned and run “Cedar Creek Orchard” which was purchased in 1937 and is now in its 3rd generation of production.

The Silm family began planting apple trees here in 1941 after Mr. Silm (Snr.) and young Ron Silm found that apples were good feed for the poultry they were breeding.

The orchard began to diversify into stonefruit in the 1980’s, when Ron’s two sons joined the business, and the season was further extended during the 1990’s with plantings of Persimmons.

Today, the orchard has approximately 25,000 trees – the produce of which is sold through both the domestic and export market as well as local Produce Markets and from the shed door.

Shed sales, directly to the public, begin in November with nectarines, (yellow & white) then peaches, (white only) available through to the end of January, plus one yellow variety in March.

This is followed by apples from end of Jan to May, and then finally persimmons from April to June.

The variety of persimmons we have are Makawa Jiro & Fuyu, which are new, non-astringent types – i.e. can be eaten when still hard, just like an apple. It’s quite a sweet fruit, and is extremely popular amongst the Asian population.

We are especially proud, also, of our “Cedar Creek Black Label Apple Juice” which is a pure 100% apple juice with no preservatives, no sugar and no added water. The apples are crushed right here on our farm and the bottling is also done in our own bottling plant on the farm.

We have been making apple juice for over 30 years, and have developed this unique, exceptionally tasting apple juice, which is made all year round. People always comment “it actually tastes like apples”.

Shed sales of

Peaches/ Nectarines (mid-Nov-Jan),
Apples (Feb-May)
Persimmons (April-June)

Plus quality apple juice made on site.

Sun Masamune is Australia's first and only sake brewery. Set against the majestic backdrop of world renowned Blue Mountains, the purpose-built sake making facility at Penrith offers unique brewery tours to the curious visitor/tourist.

Informative and enjoyable tours include an interesting explanation of the sake making, its long history, culture and tradition as well as a look inside the workings of the sake brewery. Tasting of the freshest and finest products is also included in the tour.

The Go-Shu Visitors Centre also operates as a special souvenir and licensed retail shop, offering freshest Go-Shu sake products and a wide range of sake-related unique merchandise and gifts. The Brewery is located 60 minutes by car from the Sydney CBD, making it a very accessible destination.

Go-Shu Australian Sake is pure and healthy rice wine that respects the traditions of finest quality sake. At Sun Masamune we combine pure water, experience and state of the art technology with the high quality Australian medium grain Japonica rice from Murrumbidgee and Murray River Basins to produce the finest sake.
Sake is a unique beverage good in both hot and cold. You will be able to enjoy your sake either hot or cold by adjusting the temperature depends on the season, the occasion or the menu. The modern high grade sakes are nearly always enjoyed slightly chilled.

Sake is brewed like a beer, but it is served enjoyed like a fine wine. Sake is frequently used for cooking and as part of key ingredients for Japanese recipes.

The complexity and flavour profile of sake enhances food flavour by cleansing the palate and sensitising taste. Sake matches very well with Japanese foods which attach importance to balance and harmony of taste. Goes also well with all seafood, fried or barbecued food and other Asian/spicy fusion cuisine. Sake is also used by athletes for massage as well as cosmetics because it helps to keep the skin well moisturized.

Busy in her in kitchen experimenting with homegrown herbs and her love for chillies is how Whur Bomma, Hawkesburys Chilli Queen now has a range of 11 different chilli sauces, jams and pastes.

Look out for their new 'chilli chocolate peanut fudge'... Perfect with a nice glass of red wine on a cold winter day!

Whur Bomma will now be doing the Penrith (1st Saturday, Castle Hill (2nd Saturday)and Rouse Hill (4th Saturday)Farmers and Fine Food markets.

The Hawkesbury Vegetable Farm has been established since 1994

We have a wide variety of vegetables available to choose from with all the vegies grown right here.

On this family run you can stroll through our 20 acres, see how and where your vegetables grow before they end up on your dining table, then have them freshly harvested on the spot by the farmer.

By doing this you can experience life on a vegetable farm. You can also have a mixed vege / fruit box made up.

When you visit the Hawkesbury Vegetable Farm to buy your fresh fruit and vegetables, take a break in our cafe where you can enjoy home made vege pies, spinach and ricotta rolls, sandwiches and much more with your cup of tea or coffee.

We run tours for group visits – tour group entry is $5 to $10 per person. Buses and Coaches must book ahead.

Virginia Farm Wool Works

Located on rural Annangrove Road, Virginia Farm has been supplying the needs of spinners, weavers and felters for over 20 years.

Stocking a comprehensive range of equipment such as spinning wheels and looms as well as fibres and yarns, the craftsperson can select from raw fleece, dyed Merino tops, silk yarns and fibres, hand-dyed pure wool knitting yarn and fine cotton yarns for weavers.

Spinning classes are held weekly, weaving monthly, and one day workshops in felting, silk paper making, dyeing, etc. throughout the cooler months.


Facilities: Off street parking, toilet, fully wheelchair accessible.

The Bilpin Garden Club Inc meets on the first Saturday of the month.

Membership of the club costs $10 per year and is open to everyone, not just residents of Bilpin.

Members receive a quarterly newsletter with garden notes and information about our meetings.

Sometimes we visit gardens, sometimes we have educational presentations: and each year in the middle of October we stage a spectacular Spring Flower Show in the Bilpin District Hall.

In 2010 the Spring Flower Show will be in its 50th year, and will be open to the public on the afternoon in October.

Our membership ranges from professional horticulturists and people with large show gardens to people with small daggy gardens, lots of plans and hope.

As well as sharing knowledge and seeking inspiration from garden visits, the Club also maintains the garden at the Bilpin District Hall.

Download the current newsletter and schedule for their big Garden Show or contact the secretary for more information.

"Cooinda" where you can picnic with your family and friends in the ORGANIC orchard. Come and enjoy the fresh mountain air, beautiful scenery and wildlife.

Cooinda Chestunts is about 2 1/2 hours drive from Sydney city, located at 285 Mt Irvine rd ; http//www.maps.google.com ( enter address to see the property) . At 850M above sea level the climate is cool, native vegetation is temperate rainforest and the area is green and lush all year round.

From mid March until the end of April, Cooinda is open to visitors who can pick their own chestnuts in our orchard.

Cooinda chestnuts are entirely organic, although not certified no pesticides fungicides or other chemicals not recommended by green and bush regeneration groups are used.

Please visit our web site regularly as we will put photos up showing the ripeness of the chestnuts and let you know when we will be open. Visiting us is an easy day trip out of the city (see map for directions) and you can have a picnic in our orchard although please note there are NO PUBLIC TOILETS

Fantastic Family Farm.

Zucchini Flowers, Raspberries, Nectarines, Peaches , Borlotti Beans plus more.

Their produce can be found at various markets around Sydney

Please telephone first.

Helleborus Down Under is a specialty nursery with a lovely display garden that opens in the winter flowering season.

You can come and spend some time in the garden and see how to grow the very hardy and drought tolerant Helleborus.

Talk to the grower and get the information you want, if you need help in the meantime don't hesitate to ring us.

When you are on the trail in winter don?t miss out on this experience.

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This most beautiful flower springs to life in Winter. Ingrid, your host, will tell you all about this fantastic flower.

There will be expert advice available on the weekend on how to look after the Helleborus and how to grow it.

While having your free light refreshments have a chat with the grower.

You can now download an order form direct from the Helleborus Down Under Website. (Goto the Catalogue Page)

Your journey to the Helleborus Nursery at Bilpin (turn left off Bells Line of Road at Mountain Lagoon Road) will take you through some of the best picturesque country.

Don't miss this on your calendar.

Our mission is the establishment of friendships and partnerships that allow all Arabian enthusiasts and allow new Arabian horse enthusiasts to enjoy the pride of owning the finest Arabian horses in the world while benefiting from expert, professional management and a relatively low cost of entry.

We guide you through the various options of Arabian horse ownership and then tailor an individual program to meet your desires. KEI provides you with a unique range of services that cover everything from showing, breeding, pleasure, and marketing. We regularly host groups of enthusiast to major events around the world, offering you all the enjoyment and lifestyle that?s just comes naturally to the Arabian horse world! recently we?ve opened up to the horse world in general and currently we are also managing Andalusians and American miniature Horses.

J & R Muscat is a small family owned and run market garden.

Originally established by Jim and Rita Muscat in 1979, when first vegetable crops were grown on the five acres in Schofields North West of Sydney which they had purchased together.

The family have a long history in market gardening going back to their original homeland in Malta, where both sides of the family were bought up on family farms.

In addition to the five acres in Schofields, the Muscat also grow vegetables on 18 acres in nearby Pitt Town along the Hawkesbury River with sons Andrew and William taking on the major responsibilities on the family farm.

It is always hands on deck with vegetable growing as crops are grown all year round. Major crops include Beetroot, Rhubarb, Silverbeet, Zucchini, Sweet corn, Egg plant, Chillies, Pumpkins, Turnips and Cauliflowers. Other crops are also grown sometimes in smaller quantities. Most of the vegetables are sold through the Sydney Markets.

In 2007 the Muscats became members of Hawkesbury Harvest.

After being invited to participate in two major events organised by the city of Sydney. Consumers were thrilled by the freshness of the produce. The positive feedback by the consumers, organisers and the help of Hawkesbury Harvest, the Muscats are taking interest in the new trend of farmers markets.

Their first market will be at the Rouse Hill Town Centre, Market Square, commencing in March 22nd and after that the fourth Saturday of each month.

Consumers will get the opportunity to purchase direct from the grower themselves and find out hoe the vegetables are grown.

Glenburnie Orchard is just south of Helensburgh and east of Stanwell Tops and 30km North of Wollongong.

The Fahey family have been in the region since 1939 with their first Apple Tree planted in 1952.

Ted Fahey’s mother and father purchased 54 acres in 1939 and they planted some vegetables and potatoes and eked out a living selling eggs and the vegetables.

Their first Apple tree was planted in 1952 which set them on their way. In around 1986 they purchased an adjoining farm of 40 acres and continued to plant out Apple and Stone Fruits. As their farm grew they purchased an additional farm and have planted out another 15 acres, bringing their crop plantings to around 100 acres.

Glenburnie ORchard started in a little garage with a Skillion roof and have added to it over the year to pack and ship their apples from.

They grow on the Apple side Simon they grow, Royal Gala , Jonothan, Red Delicious, Fuji, Granny Smith and Pink Ladies and for Stone Fruit they grow Peaches and Nectarines.

The land in the region is very fertile and ideal for apples and stone fruit.

Apples can be sold all year around as they use a SmartFresh system to keep the Apples Fresh.

Home of the famous Kurrajong Kitchen®, Breads Baked Crisp®, lavosh.

Visits strictly by appointment.

Lavosh, from Kurrajong Kitchen, is a great tasting yeast free product that can be enjoyed with your favourite toppings, dips or cheese.

Look out for Kurrajong Kitchen Lavosh at supermarkets, delis and restaurants throughout Australia.

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All Locally Grown, 100% locally.

You can catch me at Hawkesbury Harvest's Farmers and Fine Food Market, the second Saturday of each month.

Mesclun: Mixed Leaves All Year
Herbs: Many varieties through out the year.
Micro Salads, inlcuding Baby Cresses: All Year
Water Cresses: All Year.
Salad Greens: Rocket, Curly Endive, Escarole, radicchio, lambs tongue.

Forest Glen Roses & Bromeliad Garden Nursery at Glenorie

A very unique combination of: the best cut flowers - Classic Roses and contemporary potted plants – Bromeliads, for retail and wholesale customers.

We are one of the largest NSW hydroponic growers of over 40 varieties of roses for any occasion all-year-round.

Our roses are unlike any others.

They are spoiled and pampered and their longevity is notorious to those who have received a bouquet of these blooms.

We have a firm belief in the “Keep it Local” philosophy “Buy Australian Made” therefore our roses aren’t globetrotters; they don’t come to you from the other side of the world.

We’re about keeping things affordable, natural and easy so that you can spread your affection and compliments to those you value and love. There’s really no excuse to spread some joy around.

Here’s where the magic starts. In just 3 easy steps you will pick a colour, length and number of stems you need to create your bouquet. Need more than one colour?

Leave it up to us and we’ll take the season’s best colours and create a luscious mix for you.

Maybe you need 40 stems for Mum and Dad’s 40th Wedding Anniversary, or 10 stems for 10 bruises your friend got helping you move house the other day.

Whether you’re a Florist with your own chain of stores or a Corporate Events Organiser…

Whether you’re a Wedding Arrangement Specialist or a Funeral Director, or perhaps you’re a Flower Trader/Wholesaler; WE’VE GOT ROSES FOR YOU!

You’re welcome to come, see and experience the daily process of picking roses and sorting using the most advance technology.

You can order your roses on-line from our website, rosesonthenet. Click on the link below.

At the same occasion you can get inspired by the seemingly endless range of colours, shapes, sizes and textures of most exotic indoor and outdoor Bromeliads.

We’re the only Sydney based specialist grower of more than 600 varieties of Bromeliads which are proven performers under Sydney conditions.

In a demanding world of landscape architecture and home gardening, there is always a constant need to find something different and new by way of plant material to fill the gap between the ordinary and the outstanding. Bromeliads are the natural choice.

This unlimited potential makes them also most sought after plants for flower arrangements and indoor/outdoor landscape artistry as well as creation of ornamental arrangements by mounting them on trees, walls, rocks, thus creating gardens that demand little maintenance.

YOU’RE WELCOME TO VISIT OUR FARM AND GET INSPIRED



We have just now opened a retail outlet at Shop 1B, 9 Railway Street Chatswood.

You will find our lovely fresh roses, bromeliads and fine European quality confectionery. Drop in and say hello. Direct from a local farm to you.

Welcome to Game Farm

Founded in 1975, Game Farm Pty Ltd is a second generation Australian company that is strategically located on the fringes of the lush National Parks of Galston, and the premium wine producing regions of the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales.

Today Game Farm is the largest multi species, game bird producer in the Southern Hemisphere, specialising in the breeding, farming and processing of game birds, game meats and specialised poultry. Our quality products are distributed to wholesalers, restaurants, five star hotels, supermarket chains, specialty butchers, airlines, shipping companies and caterers throughout Australian and International markets.

Game Farm has established itself as the market leader, through its commitment to invest in state of the art breeding, hatching, growing and processing facilities. All processing operations are HACCP and Halal accredited and fully export licensed, supported by a dedicated operational team focussed on supplying the highest quality produce, at all times.

Our aim is to offer our clients a superior, healthy and diverse range of premium high end products at affordable prices, creating culinary solutions and ultimately an exciting adventure each and every time that you enjoy a Game Farm product. This commitment is supported with exceptional sales and industry knowledge, targeted marketing campaigns, and professional and timely distribution services.

We invite you to experience quality Game Farm produce that will inspire your imagination and taste buds, and remain in your memory long after enjoying the experience.





Door Sales

Door Sales at our Galston facility are welcome: 51 Crosslands Road, Galston and should a customer be interested in purchasing our product and not know where best to go, they are welcome to visit our website, www.gamefarm.com.au and use the store locater on the ‘Contact Us’ page or phone our Customer Support team on 9653 2113 and advise of their location and we will only be too happy to direct them to their closest supplier.
Door Sales: 9.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact Us
Game Farm Pty Ltd
Farm Gate: 51 Crosslands Road, Galston 2159
Postal Address: PO Box 102, Galston 2159, Australia

Telephone: +61 2 9653 2113
Fax: +61 2 9653 1655
More Information: www.gamefarm.com.au

Open Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm
Weekends: By Appointment

Visit the home of Blue Mountains Natural Spring Water and see the borehead of the spring that starts 100 metres underground. Visit the bottling room where the bottles are filled and enjoy the beautiful bushland and the spectacular views to Sydney?s CBD. You are welcome to picnic here and enjoy our lovely grounds. Toilets facilities are available. Test-Tasting of Water. No Retail.

“You haven’t really tried a Prawn, until you’ve tasted Hawkesbury River - Prawns”.


Hi, I’m Gary Howard, a commercial fisherman. I’ve been commercially fishing the Hawkesbury River for prawns since 1991.

I really love my job and the lifestyle it brings, as does my father and brother, who are also commercial fisherman, on the Hawkesbury.

We catch the well known “Hawkesbury River School Prawn” which is renowned for its beautiful sweet taste.

My business, “Gary Howard’s HAWKESBURY RIVER Prawns” is dedicated to catching the finest quality prawns for cooking, and also for bait.

The largest of our prawns are cooked, packaged, labelled and sold throughout the local Hawkesbury, and Hills Districts.

Prawn season usually starts in mid September, and runs through till mid June, by which time it is getting too cold, and the prawns return to the Ocean.

Prawn cooking season usually commences in early November, and continues through to late April (obviously depending on seasonal circumstances).


If you would like the opportunity to purchase some of NSW best tasting, chemical free, preservative free, anti-biotic free, artificial colours and flavour free, all NATURAL, wild caught Prawns, we have outlets at:


Munro’s Colonial Meats at Wilberforce Ph. 4575 1961

South Windsor Butchers Shop, South Windsor Ph. 4577 6483

Dooley’s Quality Meats at Kurmond Ph.4573 2184

Countrywide Quality Meats at Riverstone Ph. 9627 1424

Blues Gourmet Meats at Kenthurst Ph. 9654 1557

And Glenorie Butchers Shop, Glenorie Ph. 9652 1105


Please ring shops prior, to check on availability!


Throughout the prawn season, the vast majority of my prawns are sold to the recreational fishing BAIT Market.

If you would like to buy some BAIT Prawns, locally, please contact:

“Windsor Bait & Tackle” Ph. 4577 2813

Sold in either 1kg, or 400gram Labelled Bags.

Please ring shop prior, to check on availability!


Large bait orders are welcomed, so please call us on 4575 4009 (delivery available, upon request)




Over the past two winters, my father Graham, and myself have built a new purpose built ,10mtr(30 foot) prawn trawler, which we launched just in time for Christmas 2009.

I am overjoyed with my new vessel, and welcome anyone to come out on the boat for a first hand experience on a prawn trawler. I am more than happy to answer any questions that you have regarding Commercial Fishing in the Hawkesbury River.


If you would like to book a tour on a prawn trawler, with Gary, please call us on 4575 4009
(week days only – sorry, no weekend work permitted)

“I really do hope that you take the opportunity to try some Hawkesbury River Prawns, and then you may understand why I am so passionate about them, and the health of my River”.

Thank you
Gary and Peta Howard

A wonderful grower of fresh Cut Flowers