Joadja Cluster
#1 reason to visit… Joadja Cluster
First of the nine Southern Highlands Food and Wine Clusters to be unveiled, Joadja has been flagged by Australian Traveller among “The 100 most amazing places you haven’t been to yet”.
Included in the many highlights of this abundant cluster are – exploration of historic Joadja Town and Whisky Distillery; browsing at The Loch Farm Stall and local farm-gate trail; dining fireside in the Book Barn at Bendooley Estate and wine tasting at Tertini. There’s plenty for the kids and accommodation that promises an authentic experience of Highland country living.
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BENDOOLEY ESTATE & BOOK BARN
Book ahead for fireside dining among antiquarian books at The Book Barn, Berrima.
Hours: Restaurant open for lunch 7 days Mon-Fri 12-2:30pm, weekends 11:30-3pm Book Barn & Cafe open from 9am-5pm daily. Cellar Door tastings 10am-4pm daily.
Contact: 4877-2235
JOADJA DISTILLERY
It’s worth going off the beaten track to Joadja Distillery. The Highlands hidden gem, where you’ll be rewarded with not only whisky and other spirits but a first hand look at the ingenuity of our forebears.
Hours: Currently open twice a month, weekends only. Please check website for more details.
Contact: 4878 5129
THE LOCH FARM STALL and GUEST HOUSE
Stay at The Loch guest house, Berrima or stock-up on seasonal produce, chefs meals and farm restored antiques.
Hours: Open every Sunday 10am-4pm
Contact: 0427-403-187 or 0411-511-244
TERTINI WINES
A multi award winning and welcoming cellar door, specialising in meticulously made alternative varietals.
Hours: Thurs – Mon 10am – 5pm
Contact: 4878 5213