Enjoy a relaxing pause in your journey with a cup of tea, coffee, or a refreshing drink at this iconic café-restaurant, beautifully set beside a tranquil pond and manicured gardens. The area is well known for its resident black swans, lively cockatoos, and vibrant macaws. *drinks at guests expense

Welcome to the heart of the Hunter, where more than 150 wineries, cellar doors, restaurants, markets and festival venues create a thriving food and wine scene.

Sample semillon, chardonnay, verdelho, shiraz and cabernet, along with a range of other varietals. You can also opt to visit a gin and vodka distillery showcasing botanical infusions, or drop into a craft brewery pouring local lagers and ales.

Optional stop to see Australian animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies a Tassie devil, wombat, dingoes and emus. Meet a park ranger and enjoy an encounter with a koala. Cost is $45AUD per person payable to guide on the day.

Optional: Unwind on a scenic double‑decker train journey through the natural beauty of Brisbane Water and Ku‑ring‑gai Chase National Parks. Glide over the striking Hawkesbury River Bridge and along coastal waterways before arriving at Sydney’s Central Station to where you’ll return to your hotel at your leisure.