Vacation rentals in Wollongong

Honey is a remarkable food and ingredient. The taste, viscosity, colour and aromas are linked directly to the floral sources available to the bees. In this gourmet food tour you will join a local food and wine enthusiast, beekeeper and bon vivant on a honey tasting, overview of the lifecycle of a colony and then suit up and visit a beehive! The honey tasting provides a unique insight into the different tastes and textures created by Hamish’s bees and a diverse range of floral sources. Hamish harvests his honey using the Flow Hive system which allows you to take small amounts of honey at a time without disturbing the bees. We get to taste honeys collected weeks and sometimes days apart and compare them. All of this alongside leaf tea or plunger coffee, freshly baked scones and award winning jam. By building our knowledge of these important pollinators we are helping build a sustainable future for the bees and for all of us. You will need fully enclosed shoes to be able to do this. During winter (April - September) we don't open the hives but get up close to observe the bees coming and going and view them through specially designed glass hive windows. Although the group size is limited it is possible to host a larger group; I simply bring along another beekeeper and they will open another hive. Likewise you can request a date. @bowralbeekeeping

Get ready for an unforgettable experience under the sea! No Experience Necessary! :) Once you book you'll receive a message from me confirming your size for gear, once we meet at the dive location, we'll get to know each other and will share with you a quick history of the island. Then we'll discuss all the amazing unique sea life you'll see in Sydney's majestic underworld; things like Friendly blue groupers, Rays, Cuddle fish, Octopus and yes of course sharks! (the nice ones) Safety is a huge priority on all dives, so i'll give you a detailed discussion on what to do while under water, how to breath, kick and float. Don't worry i'll be doing most of the things for you to enjoy. Depending on your level of experience we'll: 1) Give you a Discover Scuba Experienced in calm waters (New Divers, No Experience Necessary) 2) Take you Guided Diving, deeper further out (Certified Divers) 3) This experience is for a single dive with options if you wish to become certified after *Optional Go Pro 9 Underwater Camera Rental for $95 *1 Dive included, add a 2nd back to back dive for $150aud *All scuba gear provided, you'll have everything you need to dive and stay nice and warm. *Led by a certified and insured experience instructor that has done and taught thousands of dives. *Safety briefing, what you'll see and assistance in/out of the water all included *Light Snack, coffee/tea

During your 1.5hr walk around the farm, you will learn about award winning free range heritage breed pigs and get to feed them. You will see our award winning lamb, and the gorgeous hairy Highland cows. Redleaf farm also has chickens, ducks, geese and peafowl, alpacas, goats and a miniature donkey who loves to have a cuddle. You will learn about ethically raising animals and the process of meat production with provenance. We will show you around our farm and animals, ending with our special waterfall and swimming hole, and kids will enjoy the log 'climbing fort' and tyre swing by the creek. We encourage private groups to make a visit to Redleaf a special and memorable experience. Other things to note It can be cold in the highlands and weather can change fast. Please be prepared with sensible shoes (mud boots are always a good idea) and a jacket. There can be many hazzards on a farm, so please follow directions and stay alert.

Journey through traditional pasta making with innovative techniques. Together we'll prepare and cook traditional Mediterranean pasta recipes, adapting them to our modern way of eating. The result is a delicious pasta-based dish with Australian Fresh Seafood that is sourced across the country: from NSW to WA, from VIC to South Australia as well as Fresh Water Seafood; depending on market and season availability. This 3 hours Experience will get you involved in making your own Pasta from scratch, understanding the value and sustainability of produce we will be using. I will be sourcing local Australian produce along side with some great Extra Virgin Olive Oils. Produce are changed seasonally so we can get the best and freshest every time. Learn how to prepare a great Seafood Pasta Platter ! I will share tips and tricks of the trade and you will get first hand experience making pasta dough, rolling tagliatelle and preparing a delicious feast with wonderfully, fresh local produce. "The fresher the better" moto will be reflected onto our dishes, which we will enjoy over the course of this experience. I'll personally introduce you to my own pasta recipes :) Other things to note If you plan on taking public transport I recommend checking the Transport NSW website. The bus stop is located a street away from where I will host this experience. Class will run with at least 2 bookings on the same timeframe Experience

This hands on pottery experience will introduce beginners to the magic of throwing clay on a potters wheel in a small intimate setting. On arrival we'll do a tour of my gallery and studio. You'll see a variety of unique ceramic artworks to give you inspiration for your time on the wheel. I'll also show you the various equipment I use to make ceramics including wheels, a extruder, a slab roller and a one ton kiln! We'll then roll up our sleeves and I'll show you how clay is prepared before being thrown. Next we'll get on the wheel and I'll personally guide you step by step how to turn a block of clay into a work of art. By the end of the class you'll have made several pieces with a choice of cups or bowls. Finally, you'll choose what colour glaze your want applied to your masterpieces! For groups of two or more weekday dates can be requested. Other things to note Aprons are supplied but please wear comfortable and casual clothing that you won’t mind possibly getting clay on.