South Coast and Far South Coast

Dairy Destination Experiences: 

Cheese Etc | Pecora Cheese & Wine

Valley Cheesemakers (VCM) Kangaroo Valley | Bega Heritage Cheese Centre

Tilba Real Dairy, Tilba Market | Bodalla Dairy Shed

Cupitt's Winery and Brewery | Greendale's Cafe

The Dairy Bar | The Pines, Kiama

Where to stay: 

A Pilgrims Rest | Dunoon Farmhouse | Fairway Farm

 Sapphire Coast Dairy and Homestead, 

Tilba Heights | Mountain View Farm

Dairy Destination Experiences

Cheese Etc

Cheese etc. is a specialty cheese shop doubling as an intimate bar serving a range of outstanding hyperlocal and other Australian wines, beers, cider and drinks alongside a dine-in menu of platters, gourmet toasties and house-made bar snacks.

In 2014 owner Hugh Nicholas became a full time cheese professional, opening his pop-up shop in North Sydney's Drink Better Wine in 2015. In 2017 he moved with his family to the Southern Highlands of NSW, opening at The Mill in Bowral that November. Hugh has now moved to a custom-built, fully licensed space in High Street Bowral, aptly named Cheese etc.

Cheese etc. offers cheese for sale from the shop, eat-in and takeaway dining, as well as services in catering, private events, off-site tastings, workshops and more. 

For more information visit Cheese Etc.

Pecora Cheese and Wine

Pecora Cheese and Wine by Pecora Dairy is a regional cheese and wine bar open from morning until evening. Serving coffee, toasties, cheese and charcuterie plates, local wines, cocktails and beers. The full range of Pecora Dairy cheeses (when in season) is always available. Join us in our beautiful bar for a truly special experience.

For more information visit Pecora Dairy.

Valley Cheesemakers (VCM) Kangaroo Valley

VCM offers you the opportunity to learn the magic of making cheese so that you can then do it in your own home. Our workshops are set in the beautiful, tranquil Kangaroo Valley where you can spend a day making cheeses of your choice.  This is a hands on experience, all you need to bring is an apron and we’ll provide the rest. Family groups, special occasions, corporates and individual participants are all welcome.

For more information visit the Valley Cheesemakers Instagram profile..

Bega Heritage Cheese Centre

The Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a great place to explore the world of Bega Cheese.

The Heritage Centre offers visitors the chance to taste our world-famous cheese and to learn about the history of dairying and Bega Cheese in the Bega Valley. The faithful reproduction of the original 'creamery' building constructed in 1899, is home to the History of Dairy Museum, a Café & Visitor Information Centre. Enjoy a cheese toastie, milkshake or icecream on our verandah whilst overlooking the lush farmland.

For more information visit Bega Cheese Heritage Centre.

Tilba Real Dairy

Tilba Real Dairy is a 100% Australian family owned and run business, with a passion for award-winning dairy.

In the picturesque Tilba Valley, you can experience the true taste of premium dairy at Tilba Real Dairy's Production Factory and Retail Store.

During your visit, you can see Tilba's cheese makers at work, and afterwards you can try a selection of delicious dairy products in the Retail Store. With all their products produced from fresh local milk and available for purchase - you won't be leaving empty handed, or with an empty stomach!

For more information visit Tilba Real Dairy.

Tilba Market

When you visit the charming historic township of Central Tilba on a Saturday morning, you can't go past the Tilba Market held in the Big Hall every week.

Here you can experience all the flavours and local produce that Tilba has to offer including local dairy products, fresh fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, local honey, jams and preserves, delicious baked treats and much more.

For more information visit Tilba Market.

Bodalla Dairy Shed

For an authentic South Coast NSW dairy experience you can't go past Bodalla Dairy Shed.

The Bodalla Dairy and its café, The Dairy Shed is in the heart of the historic village of Bodalla and has been producing premium dairy products since 1989. Bodalla Dairy continues the age-old tradition of gently pasteurising their herd's milk, and producing tasty, simple, and fresh milk that is bottled and on the shelf just hours after their cows are milked.

At Bodalla Dairy, you can watch the production process through the factory's large viewing windows, learn about the dairy industry from farmers and taste the acclaimed milk, cheese and yoghurt products at the multi-award winning Bodalla Dairy Shed Cafe.

A visit to Bodalla Dairy isn't complete without treating yourself to a thick old-fashioned milkshake in the retro café, or letting the kids visit the animal farmyard where they can bottle feed the calves daily.

For more information visit Bodalla Dairy.

Cupitt's Winery and Brewery

In the beautiful coastal countryside, between Ulladulla and Milton, you will find Cupitt's Estate - the ultimate South Coast food, wine, beer and cheese experience.

Comprised of a family run boutique Winery, Cellar Door, Restaurant, Bar, Microbrewery and Fromagerie - you can take in vineyard and mountain views while enjoying a sophisticated dining experience. The extensive use of fresh local produce from the on-site Kitchen Garden and Black Angus beef from the farm ensures you will enjoy a meal that has been grown and made on-site.

Known for their award-winning cheeses, Cupitt's Estate produces a variety of boutique cheese on-site which is also available for purchase from their Cellar Door.

For more information visit Cupitt's Estate.

Greendale's Cafe

Located in The Shoalhaven's dairy farmland, with views of evergreen pastures, you can visit Greendale's Café for a picturesque breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.

The breathtaking country setting overlooking the dairy pastures of the sets the perfect backdrop to showcase a wholesome produce driven menu and experience.

For more information visit Greendale's Cafe.

The Dairy Bar

The Dairy Bar is an old-fashioned milk bar café located in the historic Berry Central Creamery. Adjacent to picturesque dairy fields where we churn dairy into gelato, sundaes, milkshakes and more. While you are enjoying your creamy treat read about the history of the regions local dairy farms. Our gelato is fresh and udderly delicious, a destination not to be missed.

For more information visit The Dairy Bar.

The Pines, Kiama

Established in 1854, The Pines is a family run micro-dairy on the South Coast, NSW.

Producers of artisan cheese, milk and gelato, The Pines use minimal processing with a small, and lovingly cared for, herd to make their range of award-winning dairy products.

For a true taste of South Coast NSW dairy, make sure you stop for a gelato when visiting the Kiama Farmer's Market.

For more information visit The Pines.

Where to stay

A Pilgrims Rest

'A Pilgrims Rest' is a robotic dairy farm located down a quiet country lane on the lush river flats of Pyree. With views to the mountains, and surrounded by green farmland, this is truly a quiet and peaceful escape. Located 5 mins from the fishing village of Greenwell Point & 10-15 minutes to several beaches.

No neighbours here! Fully equipped with Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, smart TV and DVD player, pool table, BBQ, fire pit, fully-equipped kitchen, large garden area and patio and air conditioning.

For more information visit A Pilgrims Rest.

Dunoon Farmhouse

If you’re looking to unwind after a full week of clients, emails and far too many hours at the office, Dunoon Farmhouse is the place you have been looking for. Take a dip in the pool, enjoy a wine and cheese platter on the verandah, or take a soak in the sumptuous tub. 

Nestled in the foothills just beyond the ‘Kiama bends’, you wouldn’t even know this historic homestead is there. Unseen from the road and with uninterrupted views across lush dairy farms down to the sea, you will feel like you are in a world of your own.

For more information or to book your stay please visit Dunoon Farmhouse.

Fairway Farm

Tucked away in the heart of the Southern Highlands is Fairway Farm at Wildes Meadow, a short distance from all the local towns and villages, (Burrawang, Robertson and Bowral) and 2 hours from Sydney and Canberra.

Fairway Farm is a working dairy farm and is located at the end of a country lane, amid rolling hills in some of the most famous farmland of NSW.

Set amongst 125 acres of lush pastures, adjacent to the homestead with its beautiful gardens, and close by the farm buildings and dairy, is a private and self-contained accommodation unit for one or two the whole family.

For more information or to book your stay please visit Fairway Farm.

Mountain View Farm

Perfectly positioned to explore the incredibly rich South Coast NSW region, Mountain View Farm allows you to experience all that Tilba, Bermagui and Narooma has to offer.

With a variety of accommodation options that are suitable for families of all sizes - each cottage or studio have their own distinct identities and charm, and each share majestic views over Gulaga and the rustic landscapes that define Tilba.

For more information or to book your stay please visit Airbnb.

Sapphire Coast Dairy and Homestead

Set on a 376 hectare operating dairy farm next to Biamanga National Park with access via secret 4WD track to the mountain and 22km to Brogo Dam for bass fishing. 16.5 kms to shopping centre of Bega & 34 km to Tathra beach. The property has eucalyptus forest, rainforest gullies, fresh mountain water and abundant wildlife include bellbirds and lyrebirds.

The campsite is at the original 1908 selection block by the late John Pearce (one of the first settlers in the area) and has extensive views.

For more information or to book your stay please visit Sapphire Coast Dairy-Homestead - Hipcamp in Greendale, New South Wales.

Tilba Heights

Tilba Heights is the perfect base for a getaway!

Set on eight acres, you can enjoy the view of the Central Tilba hills from the property's wide verandas and the feeling of experiencing an authentic farm stay, while still being a short walk to cafes, the famous Tilba Cheese factory and local artisan shops.

Whether your ideal getaway is spent on the beach or exploring the bush, Tilba offers you the best of both worlds - with the property being a short drive to pristine beaches, as well as nearby to Mt Dromedary and its walking tracks.

For more information or to book your stay please visit Airbnb.