Central Coast producers and farm gate experiences
Fresh is best culture
Hop on the growers path with a long list of eco-conscious farm-gate experiences, markets, and honesty boxes. Plus, immersive culinary experiences to learn about our local produce, farming techniques including permaculture and rewilding, and cooking methods by both ancient and more recent ancestors through educational, sensory experiences.
Meet Central Coast producers
The Central Coast is proud to be the home of internationally recognised, award-winning producers with farm gate and cellar door experiences. These dedicated, locally-run businesses are leading the way for our region's foodie industry, offering amazing, quality produce with scenic harvest and sipping trails, farm gate experiences, honesty boxes, and market stalls around the region for locals and guests alike. Check ahead to stock up at seasonal farms and markets on weekends.
Get on the Central Coast's growers path with our long list of nature-based producers below...
Grace Springs Farms - Kulnura
Experience life on a sustainable, regenerative farm via special tours and workshops. Grace Springs Farm produce chemical free, grass fed dairy beef, pastured eggs, chemical free veggies, garlic and honey.
Distillery Botanica - Erina
A boutique distillery owned by herbalist and distiller Philip Moore, set among three acres of beautiful gardens ‘The Fragrant Gardens’, with beautiful botanicals and flowering plants - which feature regularly in award-winning tipples by Moore’s Dry Gin.
Firescreek Botanical Winery - Holgate
Firescreek Botanical Winery handcraft an innovative and diverse variety of award-winning wines from fruit and flowers grown using organic principals on the cellar doors 2.5 acres property.
Artisan Estate Pecan Orchard - Somersby
The Pecan Orchard is situated close to lots of activities, restaurants, farms and shops in the hinterland with glamping stay options to enjoy the serenity under the canopy of 400 trees.
Iris Lodge Alpacas - Jilliby
Iris Lodge Alpacas offer a popular Breakfast with Alpacas experience and family-friendly Alpaca Farm visits. Guests have the opportunity to experience life on their farm in the Central Coast hinterland with their playful resident animals.
Sydney Oyster Farm Tours - Mooney Mooney
Each guest will don waders and walk among the oyster leases in the beautiful Hawkesbury River, learning about the evolution of oyster farming, before shucking and tasting them straight from the water. Tours depart from Mooney Mooney.
Fanelli Organics - Mangrove Mountain
A certified organic farm situated on 45 acres of regenerated farmland with farm door picks ups and farmgate experiences open to the public.
Broken Bay Pearl Farm - Mooney Mooney
A Shellar door experience in a revamped oyster shed in Mooney Mooney alongside the Hawkesbury River, where you can browse or join in a tour to discover the story of our locally grown pearls.
Pick your own oranges - Dooralong
The orchards at Cedar Farm were established back in the 1920's and today there are over 3000 trees, including Navel oranges which are ripe for picking from July until October. The oranges are all farm fresh and not sprayed with any chemicals.
The Food Farm
From their network of leased farms on the NSW Central Coast using regenerative methods to produce organic and grass fed meat for boxes delivered direct.
East Coast Beverages - Kulnura
Blessed with pristine springs and bountiful orchards, East Coast Beverages have continued to supply Australians with delicious fresh juices, Australian spring water, sparkling water and fresh fruit since 1965.
Amazement Farm and Fun Park - Wyong Creek
Amazement Farm and Fun Park is a tonne of fun for the whole family. Explore their multiple magical mazes, friendly farm animals, wildlife species, zoo animals, train ride, pony rides, botanical gardens, giant games and more.
Yarramalong Farm Stays - Wyong Creek
Set on 50 acres it’s the perfect place to getaway with family and friends. Watch the kids faces as they collect the eggs for your breakfast, feed the ponies, alpacas and sheep. Have lots of fun playing with the baby alpacas, hear the cows mooing.
Noonaweeena - Kulnura
A breathtaking blend of luxury and nature nestled in the Central Coast hinterland on Tourist Route 33; Noonaweena overlooks Yengo National Park, boasting exquisite views of the valleys belo
Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary - Dooralong
A proud Central Coast family farm producing chemical free, grass fed lamb and harvesting raw honey from their apiaries dotted along the Coast's hinterland valleys and mountains.
Yarramalong Turf - Wyong Creek
Providing both locals and fresh faces, with feeds, lawn products, and their annual sunflower picking day.
Karinya Farmstay - Dooralong
Situated on 7 picturesque acres overlooking nothing but green rolling vistas, grazing livestock and tree studded mountains to see. Come and be part of the animal feeding each evening, enjoy an outdoor movie experience, or a picnic and glass of wine down
The Bloom Barn - Peats Ridge
Family owned and operated flower farm selling flowers every Sunday at the Newcastle Farmers Market in Broadmeadow, and inviting the public to attend events like their very own Pick Your Own Sunflowers.
Coachwood Nursery - Somersby
A unique family operated nursery and organic farm that offers quality succulent plants, indoor plants, dried flowers, and a range of seasonal organic produce and edible plants. Guided tours of their organic farm operate and regular workshops.
Hidden Valley Harvest Edible Flowers
Specialist growers of edible flowers, using organic growing techniques
Belly Full Farm - Dooralong
Local, seasonal, organic vegetables farmer-picked and delivered across the Central Coast.
Meliora Farm - Peats Ridge
Meliora farm was established in 1925 and the family has been farming here ever since. Cropping consists mainly of avocados and citrus. Enjoy their produce and country style hospitality with regular pick your own online booking dates.
Mustard Seed Small Farm - Glenning Valley
From little things, big things grow! A farm-gate pick your own veggie experience for families. Opportunity for visitors to get their hands dirty, explore the interdependent relationships of nature, plant and animals and take some produce home for dinner.
Full Circle Farm - Jilliby
Full Circle Farm is a pasture-based, regenerative farm located in the beautiful Dooralong Valley run by a young family . To experience Full Circle Farm, watch out for their open day and ‘farm to plate’ Butcher Shop,
Margin Mushrooms - Woy Woy
Margin’s Mushrooms is a family-based business in Woy Woy, growing three types of mushrooms: White Mushrooms (Agaricus Bispurus) Swiss Browns (Agaricus Bitorquis) and Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus soppopo). They sell direct to public with farm tours.
Mountain Growers Market
A hidden gem in Peats Ridge that is a perfect stop for a weekend drive, selling seasonal mountain-fresh produce and artisan products from the local region. Stop by for a home-cooked meal for lunch on a weekend, finding a sunny spot in the garden to relax.
Long Jetty Farmers Market
eggies, meat, eggs, dairy, honey, bread, wine and more! Come along to buy your groceries, have fun with free kids activities and get to know your local farmer and artisans.
Little Creek Cheese - Wyong
Located at Wyong Milk Factory, Little Creek Cheese is an award-winning artisan cheesemaker, offering hands-on workshops where participants get to try their hand at producing ricotta and paneer, to take home with them after the class.
Chocolate & Nougat Factory Gosford
Make your way through the big wooden doors where you will be greeted with hundreds of amazing, locally made, exclusive products for all tastes and ages. Explore an immersive world of decadent Chocolates, Nougat and Marshmallows.
Luka Chocolates - Wyong
An artisan chocolate company located at Wyong Milk Factory making a range of handmade Belgian chocolates.
Glee Coffee Roasters - Wyong
See one of the largest coffee destinations in NSW at Wyong, roasting award winning house blends and four single origins at any given time that move with the seasons suited to any and all brewing methods you can taste test onsite.
Looloo' Coffee Warehouse - Kincumber
Coffee roasted by a World Barista Championship head judge with over 30 years of specialty coffee roasting experience right here on the Central Coast. Visit their warehouse in Kincumber where it all began or their popular coffee shack at MacMasters Beach.
Six Strings Brewery - Erina
The Central Coast's first home grown craft brewery with a tasting room offering guided tours on the weekends to find out what goes into brewing their beers, followed by beer tastings to differentiate between different styles.
Block ‘N Tackle Brewery - Kincumber
Craft brewery and cellar door is the ideal spot to meet with friends and chill while enjoying a tasting sample of the fresh beers available, either by the glass or, even better, by grabbing a tasting paddle to sample the range.
Bay Rd Brewing - Gosford
A microbrewery and taproom that's dog friendly. Step inside to see walls adorned with incredible murals by local artist Grant Molony, a rotation of foodie truck vendors and a brew to suit all tastes – including a porter, XPA, sour, lager, and many more.
Legend Coffee - West Gosford
Coffee roaster cafe selling beans wholesale to local businesses and fresh coffee to fuel locals. Roasting coffee beans from Kenya, Colombia and Ethiopia.