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Setting off from the Gold Coast at 8.30am, we’ll cruise down through the rolling green farmlands of the Tweed Valley towards the iconic northern New South Wales beach town of Byron Bay. After taking in the sweeping views from Cape Byron Lighthouse – keep your eyes peeled for migrating whales between June and October – you can opt to take a refreshing dip at nearby Wategos Beach, home to some of Australia’s priciest real estate.
Next up we’ll visit hip hilltop cafe Top Shop – a local institution – for a caffeine hit before we head to The Farm. This lush, working farm on the fringe of Byron is anchored
by the lauded Three Blue Ducks restaurant, where we’ll tuck into an incredible lunch showcasing produce harvested just metres from our table. There’ll be
plenty of time to take a stroll around the property to meet the Highland cows, purchase some homegrown sunflowers at the on-site florist, or perhaps grab an ice-cream at Baylato, before we head to Stone & Wood to sample the famed Byron Bay brewery’s multi-award-winning beers.
Still thirsty? Good, because before heading back to Goldie, we’ll enjoy a tasting at one
of Byron’s boutique distilleries. Set in a lush rainforest, Cape Byron
Distillery specialises in gin (with whisky on the way), while Lord Byron Distillery
produces rum, vodka, gin and more. Both venues also have sustainability stories
as epic as their boozy offerings.
Itinerary:
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8:30am Gold Coast Departure (10km Radius from CBD)
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10am Lighthouse & Wategos Beach (Or Clarkes’ Beach) Walk
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11am Coffee @ Top Shop
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12pm Lunch @ The Farm (Gelato, Cows, Macadamia Cracking)
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2:15pm Stone & Wood
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3:30pm Cape Byron Distillery Tasting (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or Lord Byron Distillery (Tuesday to Thursday)
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5:30pm Drop Back
Inclusions:
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Transport & Guide
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Lunch @ The Farm (Three Blue Ducks Restaurant)
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Stone & Wood Brewery Tasting
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Cape Byron Distillery Tasting (Fridays to Sundays)
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Lord Byron Distillery Tasting (Tuesday to Thursdays)
Exclusions
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Any additional food or drink purchases not included above
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Gratuities
N.B.
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If booking for a weekend day, it is recommended that you book at least three weeks in advance, particularly in summer months.
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The itinerary is subject to availability and may be altered to differing times as well as alternative suppliers when booked out for weddings or events.
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Some parts of the itinerary may be altered slightly due to inclement weather.
