Savour the Story
Self-guided food and drink experiences through Australian regions - that make it best.
Tasting Trails Australia is your pass to explore the flavours of regional Australia at your own pace.
Enjoy tastings, spend credit with local makers, and discover the stories behind every sip and bite.
Launching with the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia.
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The Values That Guide Us
At Tasting Trails, we celebrate the heart and soul of regional producers by curating immersive, self-guided journeys that invite you to taste, discover, and connect.
Wander at your own pace as you uncover the stories, passion, and craftsmanship behind every sip and bite - and meet the people who make it all possible. It’s a delicious way to explore, one authentic flavour at a time.
Sustainability
We promote responsible tourism by supporting local producers, reducing environmental impact, and fostering mindful travel that benefits regional communities.
Quality
We are dedicated to delivering high-value, thoughtfully curated experiences that reflect the care, craft, and excellence of our producer partners.
Community
We collaborate closely with our partners to complement their efforts and contribute to their long-term financial sustainability.
Authenticity
We are committed to showcasing only genuine, locally rooted businesses that produce or champion locally made products.
Discovery
We inspire curiosity and exploration by guiding travellers off the beaten path to uncover the stories, flavours, and people that make each region unique.
The Producers
Meet some of the makers behind the Southern Highlands.
From cool-climate winemakers and small-batch distillers to bakers, cheesemakers and growers, these are the producers who give the region its flavour.
Mike & Katrina
Dawning Day Wines is a small, family-run micro-vineyard tucked away in the village of Exeter in the Southern Highlands, where cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay thrive. Here, Mike and Katrina have poured a 20-year dream into a place that feels like a home away from home, whether you’re calling in for a tasting by the fire or staying in their architect-designed barn overlooking the vines.
Handcrafted wines, house-made pickles, hot sauces and limoncello, all made on site, round out a visit that’s as thoughtful as it is delicious.
Diego & Yulia
Baked in Berrima is an artisan bakery tucked beneath Mrs Oldbucks Pantry in historic Berrima, where the ovens turn out golden croissants, sourdough, brioche and generous, rustic pies from early morning.
At the heart of it all are Diego, Yuli and their small team, who’ve helped make this little shop a true village favourite – the kind of place where locals grab their daily bread, wedding parties stock up on sweets, and road trippers between Sydney and Canberra happily plan their stop around one more pastry.
Anton & Mark Balog
Artemis Wines is a family-run winery and distillery in Mittagong, where winemaker brothers Anton and Mark Balog have been crafting cool-climate wines since 1996 – the first to plant Pinot Noir in the Southern Highlands and now known as the region’s “Pinot Noir pioneers.”
Set among rolling vines and recycled River Redgum, their rustic cellar door is a relaxed spot to settle in for a tasting of their highly regarded wines and small-batch spirits, linger over wood-fired pizza and local produce
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What's On
Australia Day - Berrima Village
Celebrated in Berrima village: citizenship ceremony, market, summer vibes, local food and social activities. The classic Australia Day market will be back at Market Place Park to bring that extra summer fun vibe. There’ll also be children’s entertainment and live music, and the midday street parade is back as well.
26 Jan 2026
Southern Highlands Arts Trail
Wander through the region’s charming towns and villages as you step inside the private studios of our local artists and makers. From painting and ceramics to sculpture, textiles, photography and more.
1 Nov - 2 Nov 2025, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
8 Nov - 9 Nov 2025, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact
T. 0414 499 799
E. hello@tastingtrails.com.au
P.O. Box 553
Kiama NSW 2533