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Discover the art of craft cocktails at Maybe Sammy

Watch a live cocktail-making demonstration with a seasoned mixologist. Pull up a stool Meet your mixologist and sip your first signature cocktail. Witness the craft Enjoy an up-close look at live cocktail-making magic. Taste the creations Savor a second handcrafted cocktail while nibbling snacks. Leave with a gift Receive a Maybe Cocktails Trio Box to make drinks at home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Sip Australian wines by the sea

Enjoy a tasting in a private wine cellar paired with fresh, seasonal Italian canapé. Break the ice Start with a refreshing glass of bubbles and introduction. Sample lighter wine Try medium-bodied wines and hear winemakers’ stories. Taste bold pours Move onto rich reds paired with seasonal coastal canapés. End with a surprise Finish with a rare, unexpected wine discovery. Reflect by the sea Share final sips, stories, and memories from the coast.

5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Visit Sydney breweries with a beer writer

Explore award-winning breweries in Marrickville on the Inner West Ale Trail and taste a range of beers with an experienced beer writer and Sydney local. Start at Batch Brewing Enjoy four classic beers and learn about beer and Sydney's booming craft scene. Visit Philter Brewing Sit by the towering brew tanks, sample Philter's award-winning beers and tour the venue including its rooftop bar. Grab lunch from their amazing menu (at own expense). Visit third brewery Explore another great venue nearby, based on group's tastes and weather. Options include Sauce, Mixtape, Wildflower or Grifter. Wrap up our visit Finish your beer and get more local brewery tips and local recommendations. This tour is ideal for craft beer lovers or just those wanting a great day out in one of Sydney's coolest suburbs.

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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1305 reviews

Blue Mountains Day Trip with Hike, Waterfalls & Lunch

G'day there, My name is Trent & I have created a really chilled Blue Mountains experience for those seeking a social & less touristic group tour with full transport. After picking you up from Sydney in our mini bus, we drive to my hometown of Glenbrook to grab a coffee together at a cool local cafe. Before heading into the local National Park for amazing lookouts. We will take you on a moderate/hard 90min bushwalk via some amazing view points, small waterfalls to the base of a big waterfall in Jamison Valley. The hardest part is optional to skip. We provide a fresh picnic lunch (refer to picture) where we all connect. After lunch we check out the Three Sister Rock formations and many other beautiful stops too. We try to show you guys as much as possible. •812 George Street Haymarket 730am to 530pm •No zoos etc •We are a less touristic feeling social tour •Taste Tim Tams & Vegemite on bus •Pre made fresh sandwiches for lunch from local cafe with dietary options (please bring refillable water bottle). •Group size approximately 22 adults (keeps prices low) • On the warmer summer days have a refreshing splash/photo in the waterfall (shallow) •Please no children under 16 *We often have extra availability hidden. Message us*

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1047 reviews

Sydney by Night - Secret Bars & Stories

Drink and discover on Sydney's top-rated nightlife experience - now with 5 different routes! TUES: City Centre - North ("YCK Laneways") WED: Newtown & Enmore Rd THURS: The Rocks & Circular Quay FRI: City Centre - South (including Chinatown night markets) SAT: Surry Hills & Darlinghurst (note: loudest night) UNSURE HOW MANY PEOPLE ACTUALLY ARE ATTENDING? MESSAGE US - we often have more guests booked than it says on Airbnb, but the group is capped at 12 guests. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, non-drinkers, locals, visitors - anyone who wants a fun & unique night out. Join us as we explore some of Sydney's best small bars with a fun group. Over 3.5 hours, your expert host will take you to 3-4 different bars including some well-hidden ones & a few of Sydney's top-rated cocktail bars. As we explore, you'll hear a few fun stories, covering crime, local legends & other "pub trivia" worthy tidbits. Please note: - This isn't a boozy budget "pub crawl". We visit bars that locals love & the only shots are delicious. - First drink included, then it's up to you. Expect to spend at least $40 AUD extra per person if ordering beers & wine, or at least $60 AUD extra pp if ordering cocktails. - Snacks/light dinner available at 1 or 2 of the bars visited. - If booking for 6+ people, you must book as a private group. Contact us first & we'll set it up. - Photo ID required.

5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Mindful Tea Ceremony Experience

Join Altitude Tea's relaxing tea ceremony experience and spend a calming afternoon reconnecting to your inner self. Learn about the ancient wisdom and philosophy behind each purposeful and measured movement and how it can help you live a calmer lifestyle which allows you to achieve goals with less stress. In this 60 minutes experience, you will embark on a serene journey where you will get the chance to drink a variety of exotic Altitude Teas. You will learn about the intricacies of different types of tea and how it can help your mind, body and soul. Included in this experience: - A traditional tea ceremony using Gongfu set - Learn the wisdom and philosophy behind each purposeful and measured movement - Sampling of rare and exotic teas with over 30 varieties to choose from - Tips on how to drink tea mindfully - Learn how to be present in the moment by appreciating taste and aroma through tea cupping - Learn about the origins of each tea - Learn about cold brew - A sound bath meditation using a crystal singing bowl If you're looking for things to do in Sydney that will help you unwind, this tea ceremony experience would be a great pick for you. People who have attended tea ceremonies say it’s like an active meditation that leaves them calmer, more focused, and more able to face the challenges of everyday life. Experience will be held at Altitude Tea Room.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Air Bee N Bee, Tour Tasting Morning Tea

Love honey? Fascinated by bees and their lifecycle? Join us for a one-hour tour of our beautiful Honey Farm on the grounds of a historic National Trust mansion in Bowral, followed by a guided honey tasting and morning tea. We start with a tour alongside the hives: wearing a head veil, you'll be able to safely observe the activities of the bees and hear about their remarkable lifecycle. The talk continues with a demonstration showing an (empty!) Flow Hive and the workings a modern hive. You'll hear about the remarkable lives of these at-risk pollinators and gain an understanding of their behaviours. We then move to our beautiful terrace looking out across the dam and rolling hills for a guided honey tasting where you will taste 6x different floral source honeys, each with it's own distinctive appearance, aroma, viscosity, mouth texture and taste. All of this complemented by a morning tea of fresh sourdough and leaf tea or plunger coffee. This is a great activity for family groups, and visitors to the Southern Highlands. Our apiary is on the grounds of Retford Park, a beautiful historic property a 5x minute drive from Bowral main street. We also have honey available after the visit.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 371 reviews

Baby Animals, Boomerangs & BBQ Lunch

@AustralianWineAndCheese #AustralianWineAndCheese Did you know Australia lost 30% of it’s koala population in recent bushfires? Did you know koalas could be extinct by the year 2050? Koalas & Tazzie Devils are both endangered animals and this Experience donates $2 per day, every day, ALL YEAR to Aussie Ark. Look them up online. Your booking will help breed koalas ❤️ There's three things you must do when visiting Australia: 1. Meet the native animals 2. Learn to throw a boomerang 3. Enjoy an authentic Australian BBQ. Yes it includes shrimp ;) We will literally "throw shrimp on the barbie". Vegetarian + vegan options available - no worries mate! Experience all these things in half a day, with your own real-life local! (Lol). Perfect for families, friends, solo travellers and anyone with a big Australian checklist! In order to comply with Airbnb Animal Guidelines, guests won't be able to pet the animals or take selfies with them. We're driving an hour away from Sydney. To The 'Australian Reptile Park.' Here you'll meet FAMOUS AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS :) You'll see some friendly Kangaroos, Koalas, Rainbow Lorikeets, Quokkas, Tasmanian Devils & more! After animals we’ll share an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BBQ lunch, with accompanying Australian wine. Then we’ll whip out the boomerangs and have some fun attempting to throw and catch them! Then we’ll head back to Ovolo Hotel, Woolloomooloo

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Beach Stargazing with an Astronomer in Jervis Bay

Join us on a fascinating cosmic journey in the dark skies of Jervis Bay. This out-of-this-world sea-breeze experience features Australia’s most clearest sky away from the city lights. We'll start with a laser-guided naked-eye astronomy session led by our astrophysicist with ocean wave sound on the beach, including tips and hacks on how to identify stars and constellations, navigations tips alongside constellation storytelling. We will then observe through our state-of-the-art telescope celestial objects such as (depending on the time of year and night): - The Moon - Planets - The Orion Nebula - Star clusters - Deep sky objects - the Milky Way We will end the tour with a Q&A with our astrophysicist. We’ll take a complementary Sky photo souvenir at the end. In the event of cloudy skies, we will inform you at 3pm on the day and will offer a credit to reschedule your tour or a refund. We are looking forward to sharing this magical moment with you, Look up for shooting stars!

5 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Behind the Barrel Brewery and distillery tour

Don’t have all day? Spend the morning at the beach and join us for our Afternoon session. Behind the Barrel was created to bring people together to enjoy a day of craft beer and spirits in the Byron area while receiving insights on the processes Kicking things off at 2pm we make the afternoon by visiting 2 local breweries and a distillery. The tour includes transportation so you can drink safely and comfortably without worrying about how you will get home. All tastings at each brewery and distillery are included so you won’t get thirsty ;p. Feel free to grab an extra cocktail or beer while we are there. There’s no rush! This little slice of paradise is the perfect place for beer culture to thrive. Not only does it attract hundreds of thousands of travellers, many of whom are international, but the land itself provides the perfect backdrop to enjoy a crisp beer, whether it’s at the beach or exploring the hinterland. ****** If you aren’t a beer drinker there are plenty of other options at the breweries. If you’d prefer cider, seltzer or wine you can substitute. ***You must be over 18 to travel. Suitable for solo, couples and mixed group travellers If you would like to go on a mid week tour please let us know and we can make this happen for groups Pick up from local Byron bay accommodation. Please let us know if you are just outside of town as we may be able to help

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Native Australian Food, Oysters, Distillery, Coffee Tour Syd

Behind-the-scenes gourmet food tour to meet the makers from the iconic Fish Market to Sydney’s finest artisan coffee roaster and boutique distillery. Includes Bush Tucker Hamper, Sydney Rock Oysters, Coffee & Chocolate Masterclass, Boutique Distillery Tasting & Private Vehicle Transfer (3 hours) Highlights Sydney Fish Market & Oyster Tasting – Go behind the scenes at Australia’s largest seafood market, meet expert fishmongers, and see how fresh seafood is sourced, prepped, and sold. Enjoy a tasting of award-winning Sydney Rock Oysters straight from the source. Bush Tucker Lunch – Taste the bold, native flavors of Indigenous Australian food with an exclusive tasting of artisan kangaroo salami, eucalyptus-smoked cheese, Davidson plum jam, and native-spiced dips. Distillery Tour & Cocktail – Step inside a boutique distillery, meet the makers, and learn how Australian gin is crafted. Enjoy a guided tasting and sip on a handcrafted cocktail. Coffee & Chocolate Masterclass – Head to a local coffee roastery, where you’ll meet expert roasters, get hands-on in a coffee-making masterclass, and taste house-roasted chocolate. Australian Craft Drinks & Native Spirits – Throughout the tour, sip on First Nations Australian wines, boutique gin cocktails, and native-infused spirits, each paired perfectly with your gourmet stops.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 207 reviews

Tea, Talk & Tarot consultation and chat

Relax, indulge and enjoy pamper time at Tea, Talk & Tarot. Come by yourself or bring a couple of friends or family members to find out what the universe has in store for you by consulting the ancient art of tarot. You'll have time for conversation as well as an individual private tarot card reading for each guest. Share what you learn or keep it to yourself! All of this is accompanied by delicious hand-made treats and tea served in style: white linen, family china, and the silver service! Luxuriate in front of a cosy log fire in winter or in our lovely garden in summer: you will be warmly welcomed to our mountain home. Other things to note Your Tea, Talk & Tarot experience will be exclusive to you, or you and your friends. You will not be sharing your experience with strangers. Session times run between 1 and 2 hours depending on the number of guests: 1 - 3 guests

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

Small Bars & Street Art - Newtown or Redfern

Visit some of Sydney's best small bars while discovering amazing street art with an expert. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, non-drinkers, locals, visitors - anyone who wants a fun & unique afternoon/evening out. UNSURE HOW MANY PEOPLE ACTUALLY ARE ATTENDING? MESSAGE US - we often have more guests booked than it says on Airbnb, but the group is capped at 12 guests. Come with us as we explore some of Sydney's best small bars with a fun group. Over 3.5 hours, your expert host will take you to 3 different bars including some well-hidden ones & a few of Sydney's top-rated cocktail bars. As we explore, you'll learn about street art & see murals by some of Australia's most famous and talented artists. On alternate Saturdays, we rotate between the two routes: 1. Newtown & Enmore (start at King St) 2. Chippendale & Redfern (start at Spice Alley) To find out which route we're doing, message us before or just look at the address in the confirmation email. See photos of past tours on IG at @localsaucetours Please note: - First drink included, then it's up to you. Expect to spend at least $40 AUD extra per person if ordering beers & wine, or at least $60 AUD extra pp if ordering cocktails. - Snacks/light dinner available at 1 or 2 of the bars visited. - If booking for 6+ people, you must book as a private group. Contact us first & we'll set it up. - Photo ID required.

Food and drink activities in New South Wales

Food and drink activities led by local experts

Discover the art of craft cocktails at Maybe Sammy

Sip Australian wines by the sea

Visit Sydney breweries with a beer writer

Sample an Australiano Set Menu

Top-rated food and drink activities

Blue Mountains Day Trip with Hike, Waterfalls & Lunch

Sydney by Night - Secret Bars & Stories

Mindful Tea Ceremony Experience

Air Bee N Bee, Tour Tasting Morning Tea

Baby Animals, Boomerangs & BBQ Lunch

Beach Stargazing with an Astronomer in Jervis Bay

Behind the Barrel Brewery and distillery tour

Native Australian Food, Oysters, Distillery, Coffee Tour Syd

Tea, Talk & Tarot consultation and chat

Small Bars & Street Art - Newtown or Redfern

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