regional platters - warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

CONNECTING OUR PRODUCTS WITH PEOPLEREGIONAL PLATTERS

DUBBO / GILGANDRA / MUDGEE / NARROMINE / NYNGAN / WARREN / WARRUMBUNGLES / WELLINGTON

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About this guide

© Dubbo Regional Council 2017.

Disclaimer: This Guide is a collaboration between industry and local government from the communities of Dubbo, Gilgandra, Mudgee, Narromine, Nyngan, Warren, Warrumbungles and Wellington. It was developed with funding from the Murray Darling Energise Enterprise Fund.

Dubbo Regional council are proud to support environmental sustainability and regional business in the production of this publication. Print supply by Progress Printing Condobolin. Paper sourced from sustainable sources.

Regional Platters is an agricultural trail guide that has been developed to connect producers in the central west with a range of markets including the group visitor market, investors and special interest groups. In showcasing the diversity, quality and creativity of the produce across seven local government areas, this guide is a tool for tour operators, government agencies and agriculture and tourism industry stakeholders.

Regional Platters will assist in the development and delivery of informative, exciting and authentic visitor experiences for groups. Importantly, it will also act as a platform to support the business diversification of participating producers.

Group tour organisers can contact any of the operators listed on pages 21 – 22 for set tour options or for the creation of a personalised ‘Regional Platters’ tour. Alternatively, group tour organisers can create their own itinerary by contacting the producers in this Guide directly. On page 24 there is also a list of Visitor Information Centres available to provide local insight and information to support group tours to the region.

WelcomeSituated in the heart of New South Wales, the central west region produces an extensive range of high quality products which are enjoyed locally and exported globally.From the cotton and wool we wear, to the juices and wine we drink, and the fruits and meats we enjoy; local producers in the central west are throwing open the farm gates to share the story of their products.

There are a number of regionally based tour operators ready to assist special interest or visitor groups to gain an insight into how functioning farms operate, including the various manufacturing processes along with the opportunity to sample and purchase great local products. Alternatively, organisers can liaise directly with producers to coordinate their own group ‘paddock-to-plate’ itinerary.

Discover the central west’s contribution to the local and global food bowl including how producers have overcome adversity and driven innovation. Hear the stories and enjoy a range of hands-on experiences. Pick five different cherry varieties directly off the tree, get eye-to-eye with a mob of 800 emus, watch a shearing display, tour a distillery and taste the whisky or learn how to cook the perfect omelette after choosing eggs from the nest.

With generations of farming history, the local producers in this guide have farming in their veins. Proud of their heritage, passionate about their product and positive about their future they can’t wait to share their story.

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About the regionWith rich fertile soil and a strong farming history, the central west region of New South Wales has cultivated an abundance of agricultural stories, products and experiences to share.

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FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES

Boothenba Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830

Ross McCarthy p (02) 6801 4000 e [email protected] w drlm.com.au

Dubbo Regional Livestock MarketsABOUT USThe Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) is one of the largest saleyard facilities in Australia in terms of combined sheep and cattle throughput. More than 1.3 million sheep and 200,000 cattle are sold annually.

Animal welfare is central to managing operations. In 2016, DRLM won the inaugural ALMA National Animal Welfare Award.

DRLM is currently undergoing a $6.6 million upgrade and expansion of the cattle selling facilities. This follows a $4.5 million upgrade and expansion of sheep facilities in 2015.

WHAT WE SPECIALISE IN

DRLM is an accredited saleyard to transact EU eligible cattle, holds National Saleyards Quality Assurance Accreditation and Meat Standards Australia Saleyards licence. Sheep and lamb sales are on Mondays, prime cattle sales on Thursdays, store cattle sales on Fridays as required, and goat sales held as required.

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Bookings are essential. Please contactus for full details on tour rates andminimum group numbers.

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1. Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets

2. Extraordinary Pork

3. Murrungundy Pistachios

4. Red Earth Estate

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5. Berida Woolshed

6. Brigadoon Harvest

7. Emu Logic

8. The Crossroads Olive Oil

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9. Crave Natural

10. Gundooee Organic Wagyu Beef

11. Karrabool Olives

12. Roth Family Orchard

13. Rylstone Olive Press

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14. Auscott Limited

15. Hamilton’s Pride

16. Mumble Peg

17. Waverleigh

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18. The Cocky’s Wife at Callubri Station

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19. The Gourmet Goat Lady

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20. Barkala Farm

21. Bilby Blooms

22. Black Gate Distillery

23. Mannin Grove

24. Providore Pastoral

25. The Duke

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26. Farmer Brown’s Pastured Eggs

27. Gilgai Farms

28. Grassland Poultry

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Free Range Pig Farm ABOUT US

Extraordinary Pork is a family-owned farm run by Alexandra and Michael Hicks who have a passion for animal welfare and regenerative farming and are using their pigs to restore the landscape. As Farmer Michael says, “these are no ordinary pigs and this is no ordinary farm. That’s why we call it Extraordinary!” Spend a morning in the outback, meet Farmer Michael and his free range Berkshire pigs and enjoy morning tea in the paddock where you’ll get to taste some produce from the farm and meet the piglets.


Learn about the fascinating world of pigs and how pork is produced, from paddock to your plate. Meet the sows (mothers) and their piglets, grab a photo with Washington the friendliest of pigs and hear Farmer Michael’s story and the challenging journey to becoming an Extraordinary Pork pig farmer.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

January - November inclusive. Dry weather access only.

Bookings are essential. Please contact us for full details on tour rates and minimum group numbers.


Located 25 minutes drive from Dubbo

Michael and Alexandra Hicks p (02) 6888 5665 e [email protected] w extraordinarypork.com.au

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Murrungundy PistachiosABOUT US

Discover how Murrungundy Pistachios go from seed to sale at this fifth-generation farm owned and operated by the Barton family. Murrungundy Pistachios was established in 1978 when the family wanted to diversify from cattle and cropping and saw a gap in the pistachio market. Fast forward to the present day and the farm’s 4,000 tree orchard continues to grow, producing pistachios in six flavours along with dukkah, jams and relishes. Enjoy morning tea and learn about the process behind the pistachios.


Murrungundy Pistachios is the only registered pistachio grower in the region, producing, processing, cooking and marketing on site. Murrungundy Pistachios has a unique range of products including pistachios in six flavours, pistachio dukkah, fig and pistachio jam and red tomato and pistachio relish.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

May - December. Car access all year. Coach only in dry weather.



‘Murrungundy’, Elong Elong NSW 2381

Richard and Diana Barton p (02) 6886 6135 e [email protected] w pistachionut.com.au

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Red Earth EstateABOUT US

Red Earth Estate was established by Ken and Christine Borchardt, who built the winery into a successful venture that is now the focal point of winemaking in the Dubbo region. Red Earth Estate’s wines are handcrafted on-site, using fruit nurtured and handpicked from the vineyard. Their vineyard management and winemaking practices are based on a philosophy of environmental sustainability with minimal chemical usage and water recycling. Their temperature controlled winery is fully equipped with a stainless steel crusher, computerised airbag press and premium French Oak for aging wine.


Red Earth Estate creates wine with character. Dubbo’s warm dry climate and low humidity provides ideal conditions to produce fresh clean low alcohol wines which are as rich in colour and texture as the red soil plains of western NSW where they are produced. Visit and sample for yourself.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

All year, all weather access.



18L Camp Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830

Ken and Christine Borchardt p (02) 6885 6676 e [email protected] w redearthestate.com.au

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Berida WoolshedABOUT US

Take a glimpse into the past of the legendary Australian wool industry and explore a working woolshed of today at Berida Woolshed located west of Gilgandra and only an hour’s drive from Dubbo. Ian and Dianne McCutcheon invite groups of 15 or more to take a tour of the century-old woolshed. Walk through the shearer’s huts and view life as an early shearer, compare blade and electric shearing equipment, view old letters, photos and memorabilia along with antique farm equipment on display.


Watch a shearing display and feel the freshly shorn wool. Listen to shearer’s tales and chat with farmer Ian McCutcheon. Experience authentic country hospitality with a shearer’s morning tea of scones with jam and cream made by Dianne McCutcheon. Local craft items and homemade produce available for purchase.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

March - October. All weather access.



‘Berida’, 22-48 Oxley Hwy, Gilgandra NSW 2827

Ian and Dianne McCutcheon p (02) 6847 9184 e [email protected]

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Emu LogicABOUT US

Visit the largest emu producer in NSW and get up close and personal with 800 emus at Emu Logic. A well-timed trip means visitors can watch the emu chicks as they hatch from mid-July to October and see them as they grow up throughout the rest of the year. Visit the shop area and try the Emu Oil or arrange a seasonal meal using the meat and eggs.


Emu Logic is a mixed-farming business with sheep, cattle, goats and emus where visitors can get the real ‘dinky di’ experience of farming emus in Australia. Interact with 800 birds of all ages at the only real emu farm open to the public in NSW and try some of the many products produced by the birds.

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2404 John Renshaw Pky, Tooraweenah NSW 2817

Penny Henley p (02) 6825 4346 e [email protected] w emulogic.com.au

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Brigadoon HarvestABOUT US

A desire to home school their four children was the motivation behind the Joseph family launching Brigadoon, a small pastured egg business in 2010. Just like they want their kids free to be kids, the Joseph’s want their hens free to do what hens do – fluff in the dust, chase bugs and eat as much grass as they wish. Come and discover how the Joseph family use holistic principles to regenerate the soil and produce delicious eggs that are in high demand all against the picturesque backdrop of the Warrumbungle Mountains.


Brigadoon raise a portion of their birds under broody hens so chicks are free-range from one day old. They also run a mix of Isa Brown and cross-bred hens for a variety of egg colour. All egg processing is done by hand on site.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

April - September.



3763 Newell Hwy, Tooraweenah NSW 2817

Estelle and John Joseph p (02) 6848 1153 e [email protected] w brigadoonharvest.com.au

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Crave NaturalABOUT US

Crave Natural is an artisan fermented food business, specialising in the wild fermentation of vegetables. Crave Natural creates hand-made, living, nutritious sauerkrauts and other vegetable ferments and supplies to health food stores and cafes. Tour the Permaculture Urban Farm in the heart of Mudgee and learn how to establish an abundant backyard, pick vegetables, collect eggs from the friendly flock of chickens and taste a variety of sauerkrauts, kombucha and water kefirs. Learn how to make health-giving ferments yourself in a hands-on, fun and informative workshop.


Passionate about permaculture and local produce. Plants, eggs, herbal teas, ferments, preserves and vegetables are available to purchase. Learn traditional wild fermentation techniques for optimal health in hands-on workshops or experience the whole process from growing and picking to fermenting on a Permaculture Garden tour.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

All year, all weather access.



190 Market St, Mudgee NSW 2850

Christine Corner p (02) 6372 9996 e [email protected]

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‘Kelburn’, 4884 Mendooran Rd, Tooraweenah NSW 2817

Luke and Alicia Harrison p (02) 6848 1103 e [email protected]

The Crossroads Olive OilABOUT US

A commitment to integrity and the production of quality products is the motivation behind the Harrison family’s sheep and olive enterprise near Tooraweenah. As growers, they aim to cultivate healthy, wholesome produce in a sustainable and ethical manner, ensuring quality of product from paddock to plate. The ‘Crossroads’ single estate cold pressed extra virgin olive oil is the family’s hero product and is made from olives grown in the foothills of the Warrumbungle Mountains. Visit when the olives are ready for harvest, pick your own batch and learn all about this versatile fruit.


The ‘Crossroads’ extra virgin olive oil is produced with care and attention to detail, resulting in a nutritious, fresh and delicious product that can be used in all styles of cuisine and cooking methods. The Harrison’s also produce infused oils including rosemary and garlic and lime.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

March - June. All weather access.


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‘Gundooee Organics’ 995 Wardens Rd, Leadville NSW 2844

Rob Lennonp 0429 750 350 e [email protected] w gundooeeorganics.com.au

Gundooee Organic Wagyu BeefABOUT US

Since 1998 Gundooee has been providing Australians with a premium Organic Wagyu beef product.

Gundooee Organics is a thriving, innovative family farming business whose goal is to regenerate the ecological health of the land, and produce a unique, healthy and quality product to be enjoyed by all Australians. Gundooee is driven by creating an environment that encourages healthy soils, healthy plants and clean produce.


Our beef is high in flavour, tenderness and soft mouth-feel, without excessive fat. Our healthy soils allow us to produce outstanding feed for our cattle. Our pasture-fed Wagyu has a healthy balance of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids (similar to fish) and a high proportion of mono and un-saturated fats, all-important for good health.

BEST TIME TO VISITLate November - December. Wet weather access for prepackaged sales only. Bookings are essential. Please contact us for full details on tour rates andminimum group numbers.

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Karrabool OlivesABOUT US

Established in 2006, Karrabool has been producing award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil since 2009, notably receiving a bronze at the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards in 2016. A tour of Karrabool will educate visitors on sustainable farm management and the operation of an olive grove with the objective of showcasing the Mudgee region’s diverse production activity and connecting the producer with the consumer. Discover the key elements of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, taste Karrabool’s award-winning blend and view images of the olive grove operations in the Karrabool Store and Coffee Shop.


Karrabool is the only working olive grove in the Mudgee region that is open to the public year round. Karrabool provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about the production of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and table olives and to sample the product in our boutique store and coffee shop.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Open year round except over Christmas and New Year. All weather access.



408 Botobolar Rd, Mudgee NSW 2850

Judy Rogers and David Sargeant p (02) 6373 5464 e [email protected] w karraboololives.com.au

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Lue Rd, Rylstone NSW 2849

Jane and Peter Bentivoglio p (02) 6379 1485 e [email protected] w rylstoneolivepress.com.au

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Rylstone Olive PressABOUT US

Rylstone Olive Press has a reputation for producing Australia’s highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oils. Walk through the 8,000 tree olive-grove. Tour the processing and machinery area and learn how Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced from start to finish, including bottling and labelling. Rylstone’s olive experts will share their extensive knowledge about the different types of olives and how Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made, followed by a tasting of the different blends from Rylstone Olive Press.


Rylstone Olive Press is an 8,000 tree grove with a high-quality processing facility producing olive oil of exceptional flavour, unique characteristics and complexity. These extra virgin olive oils are laden with fruity characteristics and pressed within hours of harvest for maximum freshness.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

July - September and October - March. All weather access.


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108 Eurunderee Lane, Mudgee NSW 2850

Ingrid Roth p 0428 195 485 e [email protected] w roth.net.au

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Roth Family OrchardABOUT USCherries are a true highlight of summer. Visit the Roth family’s cherry orchard to taste these gems right from the tree. Our orchard of 7,000 trees has five different cherry varieties to choose from, each with its own unique flavour and timing.

The Sambas are the first to ripen with their big size and punchy flavour, followed by the sweet black Rons, the tasty red Vans, the firm dark Black Stars and lastly the full-flavoured Simones. Our cherry season lasts just 3-4 weeks making it extra special.

WHAT WE SPECIALISE INThe opportunity to visit the Roth family orchard and pick your own cherries is a unique experience that will invoke those treasured childhood memories. Your visit can include an orchard walk and talk from one of Mudgee’s pioneering families. Hand pick your own cherries or let the Roth family do the picking for you and enjoy taste testing the varieties before choosing from the cool room.

BEST TIME TO VISITLate November - December. Wet weather access for prepackaged sales only. Bookings are essential. Please contact us for full details on tour rates andminimum group numbers.

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Auscott LimitedABOUT US

Auscott Limited was founded in 1963 by Californian company, J.G. Boswell. Auscott pioneered the cotton industry in Australia and today is one of Australia’s leading grower-processors of cotton. A visit to Auscott Trangie Cotton Gin organised by Trangie Caravan Park is a high technology tour of a working cotton farm and gin where you’ll discover how cotton is grown on the farm and then early stage processed. The gin is equipped with state-of-the-art automated and computerised process control equipment that creates an efficient chain from module production to product export.


Auscott Limited operates a number of efficient, well-maintained and modern ginning facilities and is one of Australia’s leading grower-processors of cotton. The ginning facilities are maintained and operated to high standards with Auscott gins supported by their own classing facility that provides constant feedback of ginning results which are world-class. All tours are to be arranged with Trangie Caravan Park.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Open April - July. Bookings are essential. Please contact us for full details on tour rates and minimum group numbers.


LOT 221 Mitchell Hwy, Trangie NSW 2823

Andrew Cayzer p (02) 6888 7511 w auscott.com.au

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573 Hamilton’s Rd, Narromine NSW 2821

Col and Bev Hamilton p 0427 890 549 e [email protected] hamiltonspride.com.au

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Hamilton’s PrideABOUT US

Hamilton’s Pride is a fourth-generation family-owned farming business producing home-grown premium pastured eggs. Following ethical, chemical-free and holistic farming practices they work to regenerate the landscape while ensuring their animals receive the best care. Hamilton’s Pride animals are rotationally grazed over thousands of hectares of pastures where they can exhibit natural behaviours in a low-stress environment. Their great tasting pastured eggs are highly-sought after by top chefs throughout the region and in the Sydney market.


Hamilton’s Pride animals are raised within a fully holistic system which allows carbon from the atmosphere to be placed back in the soil. Hamilton’s Pride customers are contributing to the climate change solution while enjoying great tasting pastured eggs naturally high in omega-3.

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WaverleighABOUT US

Cotton is everywhere you look – we wear it, cook with it and sleep in it, so why not discover how cotton is grown and how a working cotton farm operates at Waverleigh in Narromine? With over 150-years of farming heritage in the area, this family-owned business will demonstrate the astonishing technological advances that have occurred in the cotton industry to create the clothes we wear today. While you’re there see a hand-built four seat RV10 aircraft made by the farmer and enjoy country scones with locally harvested raw honey from the farm.


One hundred and fifty years of farming heritage to best practice modern cotton growing, the Elder family will share the secrets behind their successful cotton growing enterprise, Waverleigh. You’ll even get to take home a branch of cotton from the farm.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Open December – early March. Open to groups of 20 or smaller.



‘Waverleigh’, 2847 Narwonah Rd, Narromine NSW 2821

Karin Stark p 0467 602 886 e [email protected]

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‘Mumble Peg’, Narromine NSW 2821

Trevor Roberts Snr p 0428 848 784 e [email protected]

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Mumble PegABOUT US

Nestled on the banks of the Macquarie River, third generation farmer Trevor Roberts runs Mumble Peg with his sons Trevor and Lachlan. Since 1910, Mumble Peg has specialised in dry land and irrigated cropping, livestock and citrus production. Citrus commenced at an early stage, using best practice for a low chemical orchard and as a result produces quality oranges and mandarins. Mumble Peg seeks to imbue their products with the principles of authenticity and simplicity.


Mumble Peg produces juicy oranges and freshly squeezed orange juice with no additives on farm in their citrus packing shed. From their kitchen to yours and proudly local, just one taste of Mumble Peg produce and you too will experience the taste of a true homegrown, quality product.

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Open year round. Best time to visit is Summer or Winter. Bookings are essential. Please contact us for full details on tour rates and minimum group numbers.

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The Cocky’s Wife at Callubri Station


‘Callubri Station’, Dandaloo Rd, Nyngan NSW 2825

Angie and Mike Armstrong p 0403 571 331 e [email protected] w thecockyswife.com.au

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Steeped in 130-years of family history, the 11,500 hectare Merino sheep and wheat property, Callubri Station, offers the quintessential Australian outback experience. Nestled between Nyngan and Tottenham, the harsh, yet romantic landscape, provides a destination where guests are able to experience a journey off the beaten track and begin to understand first-hand both the challenges and rewards of life on the land. With a nod to their pioneering past, owners Angie and Michael Armstrong offer a truly unique dining experience and farm tour that promises to capture the hearts of those who visit.


The Cocky’s Wife at Callubri Station unites a passion for good food, the land and sharing an authentic experience with urban communities. Join in a true paddock-to-plate meal amongst the historical dwellings of this unique property and allow yourself to become part of our journey – a true tale of outback love.

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The Gourmet Goat LadyABOUT US

Since 2008, The Gourmet Goat Lady has been providing Australia with premium farmed goat products direct from our family farm. We have a 100-year farming history in the Collie area, and today are known nation-wide for supplying one of the most widely consumed meats in the world. The Gourmet Goat Lady has won 13 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show medals in the last five years. Visit the farm to learn about the production, husbandry and preparation of this growing food trend from one of the most respected goat producers in the country.


We farm Boer goats, a specialist breed originally from South Africa. Our goats are pasture-raised, live a stress-free, healthy outdoor life and graze and socialise naturally as part of a herd. Despite being one of the most widely consumed meats in the world, farmed goat is in its infancy in Australia. Come to our farm to learn about this growing industry.

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‘Buena Vista’, Bourbah Rd, Collie NSW 2827

Craig and Jo Stewart p (02) 6847 9168 e [email protected] w thegourmetgoatlady.com.au

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Bilby BloomsABOUT US

Bilby Blooms specialises in Australian natives suitable for the western slopes of NSW. Owners Anthony and Annabelle are passionate about Australia’s flora. A visit to Bilby Blooms will take you through their extensive native gardens, nursery and cut flower farm. Bush tucker plants of the western region are represented in the gardens and discussed on tour. Humorous anecdotes are used to help the visitor remember, at times, quite technical information, ultimately increasing their knowledge and appreciation of Australia’s wonderful natural landscape.


Bilby Blooms is one of Australia’s only native nurseries and cut flower farms. Explore a wide range of species grown for sale in the nursery and learn about the production of cut flowers and bush tucker.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

March - May and August - December. All weather access.



‘Manna Springs’, Mollyan Rd, Binnaway NSW 2395

Anthony O’Halloran and Annabelle Greenup p (02) 6844 1044 e [email protected] w bilbyblooms.com.au

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Dandry Rd via Borambitty Rd, Coonabarabran 2357

Maria Rickert p 02 6842 2239 e [email protected] barkalafarmstay.com.au

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Barkala FarmABOUT US

Barkala Farm is situated on 13,000 acres surrounded by the tranquil Pilliga Forest. Since 1983 the Rickert family have built the property from marginal land into a successful farming enterprise with a variety of country experiences to offer. Take a pony ride, feed the farm animals, go bird watching, take a history tour or enjoy a guided bushwalk. Home to Pilliga Pottery, the Rickert family also offer pottery demonstrations and workshops. The farm’s organic greenhouse provides fresh ingredients to the on-site Blue Wren Bush Café which offers courses in organic sourdough bread and haloumi making.


Barkala Farm is a self-sustaining farmlocated off the grid, supplying theirown water and solar electricity for thefamily and the farm-stay. The farmoffers the opportunity to experience self-sufficient sustainable living in unique artisan buildings set in the spectacular Pilliga Forest.

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Open year round. Best time to visitis Autumn or Spring. Bookings areessential. Please contact us for fulldetails on tour rates.

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72 Forrest Rd, Mendooran NSW 2842

Brian and Genise Hollingworth p (02) 6886 1123 e [email protected] w blackgatedistillery.com

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Black Gate DistilleryABOUT US

Black Gate Distillery is owned and operated by Brian and Genise Hollingworth and is the first distillery in central NSW specialising in high quality spirits and liqueurs. Black Gate Distillery offers a unique experience providing a tour of the distillery and tastings of dark rum, single malt whisky and their unique quandong liqueur. There is a small licensed bar on site serving craft beer, cider and malt whisky with Brian and Genise able to cater for small groups including lunch and dinner functions with a tour and tasting.


Black Gate Distillery’s single malt whisky, dark rum and quandong liqueur were selected for NOMA in Sydney and are distributed throughout Australia. Black Gate Distillery has been featured in ‘The Australian Spirits Guide’ and has achieved Dram Club Sydney’s Hall of Fame status.

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Open by appointment only.


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Mannin GroveABOUT US

Situated in the picturesque Pilliga-Warrumbungle region, Mannin Grove has been producing olives and olive oil since 2004. Mannin Grove grows 10 species of olive, specialising in Kalamata, Verdale, Frantoio and Azapa. Their award-winning extra virgin olive oil has been hand-harvested and naturally-processed without chemicals while their unique marinated olives are flavoured on-site with home-grown ingredients. A visit to Mannin Grove will take you behind-the-scenes of their small scale boutique offering to discover how they craft and naturally prepare their original recipe products.


Mannin Grove is a small-scale boutique farm naturally preparing and crafting original recipe products onsite including tapenade (vegetarian), olive chutneys, spicy chilli paste, “hint of lime” infused olive oil, dried olives, olive oil and marinated olives.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Visitors by appointment only March, September - November. All weather access.



‘Mannin Grove’, 2 Kurrajong Rd, Bugaldie NSW 2357

Eva Brocklehurst p (02) 6843 4491 e [email protected] w manningrove.com.au

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‘The Duke’, Bugaldie, NSW 2357

Celia Canham p 0408 093 878 e [email protected]

The DukeABOUT US

The Duke is a family-owned and operated property specialising in cropping, livestock, shearing, haymaking and animal handling. Learn about farming and haymaking; what crops and why; baling or silage; each has a reason. Or hear the whirring at shearing time as the fleeces are removed from the Merino flock. With a strong farming heritage, the restored home on-site was built more than 150 years ago. There are also 60 restored tractors dating back to the 1930’s along with other antique machinery in the tractor museum.


Established as a Cobb and Co change station, The Duke is nestled in the foothills of the Warrumbungles with spectacular views of Hippo Mountain. The Duke also offers guided bushwalks and dark sky exploration, cooking demonstrations and classes and home-made morning teas and lunches.

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April - November.


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Providore PastoralABOUT US

Toorawandi is a family-owned and operated 1,400 head beef cattle and cropping enterprise situated in the picturesque Warrumbungles. The herd consists of both stud and commercial Angus cattle, with the elite stud genetics used throughout the commercial herd to improve carcass quality and performance, resulting in a number of award wins including the NSW Royal Agricultural Society Paddock to Plate competition. The cattle are grazed on a range of different pastures and crops that are selected with production and land sustainability in mind.


The Doolan family produce consistent high-quality beef that are bred and fed to create tender, marbled and tasty beef in a sustainable manner. They achieve this through the use of elite genetics from their stud herd while incorporating a diverse range of pastures and crops to graze the cattle.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

August - September.



Toorawandi, Merryula Rd, Coonabarabran NSW 2357

Mick Doolan p 0488 136 571 e [email protected]

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‘Gillinghall’, Wellington NSW 2820

Angus Maurice p (02) 6846 6393 e [email protected] w farmerbrownseggs.com.au

Farmer Brown’s Pastured EggsABOUT US

Gillinghall has been farmed by the Maurice family since 1930. It is a mixed grazing and cropping farm with a strong focus on soil health, promoted by a diversity of plants and animals, grazing management and innovative cropping techniques. The family is passionate about regenerative agriculture and using enterprises which compliment each other and the landscape. The 2,000 hens happily share Gillinghall’s grazing paddocks with Merino sheep. With free access to pasture the hens enjoy a wonderful lifestyle and in return produce high quality nutritious eggs.


Gillinghall hens wander freely, grazing on grass, legumes and insects and scratching in the soil. They roost in chicken caravans, which are moved to fresh pasture every three to five days. Instead of fences the hens have Maremma guard dogs who protect the flock from predators.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

April - May and September - October. All weather access.


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Gilgai FarmsABOUT US

Gilgai Farms is a certified organic farming enterprise near Geurie supplying a range of grass fed beef and sheep meats. Gilgai Farms produces certified organic and certified pasture fed beef and sheep meats with the taste, texture and tenderness of the meat guaranteed. The farm is managed under a sustainable and regenerative holistic farming system. On a tour you’ll learn about their innovative and regenerative approach to agriculture involving conservation, production and rehabilitation of the land to produce healthy and nutritious animals and food.


Gilgai Farms certified organic and certified pasture fed beef and sheep meats have been tested for omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 ratios and nutrient density and are hormone free, steroid free and antibiotic free with the meat raised, nurtured and handled through a stress free farming system.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Access all year, no wet weather access.



‘Gilgai’, Westella Rd, Geurie NSW 2818

Eric Harvey p (02) 6887 1621 e [email protected] w gilgaifarms.com.au

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‘Glenwood’, Wellington NSW 2820

Pip Smith p (02) 6845 3665 e [email protected] w lovemerino.com.au

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Love MerinoABOUT USPip and Norm Smith, the owners of Love Merino, craft scarves made from the finest Merino at their fifth-generation farm, Glenwood, in Wellington. While continuing to embrace their heritage, Pip and Norm employ modern farming practices adhering to a ‘holistic’ system of regenerative land management and the humane treatment of animals. Love Merino scarves are proudly Australian made and the family are involved at every step of the production journey, guaranteeing their scarves are ethically crafted with minimal environmental impact.

WHAT WE SPECIALISE INEvery fibre in a Love Merino scarf originates from a Glenwood sheep using SRS genetics to create some of the best Merino fibre in the world. Love Merino’s story is all about caring for the environment, continuous animal welfare and working with Australian suppliers to ensure the end product is ethical, sustainable, made with love, skill and quality materials to create a truly limited edition collection.

BEST TIME TO VISITMarch - August and November. Bookings are essential. Please contact us for full details on tour rates and minimum group numbers.

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Grassland PoultryABOUT US

Grassland Poultry’s fresh and smoked products are produced by Bryan and Kim Kiss on their 1,500 hectare property ‘Meramie’ near Wellington. Ethically-farmed and slow-grown on open range pastures, their rare heritage bred Sommerlad Meat Birds have the ability to thrive naturally outdoors with portable protection shelters moved daily providing access to fresh forage while returning valuable nutrients to the soil. The Sommerlad breed won the Delicious Produce Awards in 2015 and 2016 and have outstanding taste, tenderness and natural flavour.


Grassland Poultry is ethically-farmed with a focus on welfare. Their rare heritage bred Sommerlad Meat Birds are pasture-raised and free to graze, roam and exercise while being slow grown for optimal taste and processed without medications, growth enhancers or chemicals.

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‘Meramie’, 1946 Twelve Mile Rd, Wellington NSW 2820

Bryan and Kim Kiss p (02) 6845 3655 e [email protected] grasslandpoultry.com.au

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Tour operators

Dubbo Town and Country ToursABOUT US

Dubbo Town and Country Tours is a friendly local business offering bus and walking tours throughout the region. Dubbo Town and Country Tours is operated by Bron Powell who can personalise a tour to meet your needs and has a knack for finding unique experiences well off the beaten track. Milk a cow, shear a sheep, or get up close and personal to emus, goats, pigs, cattle, sheep or bison on their farm and agricultural tours, or join an edible weeds tour for a novel culinary adventure. Whatever your interest, leave it with Dubbo Town and Country Tours to organise a great experience for you.


Dubbo Town and Country Tours offers a personalised, friendly service with tailored agricultural tours to meet your needs. Bookings are essential. Please contact Bron for full details on tour rates and minimum group numbers.


Bron Powell p 1300 868 787 e [email protected] w dubbotowncountrytours.com.au

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First Lesson Cultural ToursABOUT US

First Lesson Cultural Tours is owned and operated by Peter Peckham who offers a unique touring experience combining agricultural product with local Wiradjuri culture. Once you’ve had your fill of farms, Peter will show you where our ancestors walked hundreds of years ago to discover scarred canoe trees, axe grinding sites, bush medicine and bush tucker.


Team your agricultural tour with a fascinating look at traditional Aboriginal Australia. Experience the Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay Country and hear stories from traditional land owners, eat bush tucker and walk the tracks of our ancestors from hundreds of years ago.


Peter Peckham p 0427 871 418 e [email protected] w firstlessonculturaltours.com.au

Langley’s CoachesABOUT US

With over 40 years’ experience, Langley’s Coaches provides luxury agricultural group touring for all group types, sizes and ages including school groups and educational tours. Whether it is a day trip, overnight visit or week-long tour, Langley’s Coaches can organise everything for you with a tailored itinerary incorporating their extensive local knowledge.


Sit back and relax in air-conditioned comfort, while your experienced local driver provides a full commentary to compliment your agricultural itinerary in the region. Langley’s Coaches can cater to your needs, creating a well-rounded farming tour experience or a niche itinerary to suit your needs.

4 Jannali Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830

Phil Langley p (02) 6882 8977e [email protected] w langleyscoaches.com.au

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Agricultural Tours RiverinaABOUT US

Agricultural Tours Riverina (ATR) is a specialist provider of personalised regional tours covering rice, nuts, stone fruit, grapes, wineries, citrus, vegetables, juicing plants, agricultural engineering, water management, transport and logistics, cereal cropping, as well as sheep and cattle. Fact-finding tours by investors, product buyers, educational groups, policy-makers or special interest groups are ATR’s specialty. Based in the Riverina, ATR can tailor a tour itinerary across eastern Australia to your requirements. Our bespoke tours meet your need for knowledge, your available time and your budget.


ATR integrates an extensive network of farmers, industry representatives, researchers, policy-makers and administrators to develop specialised tour itineraries. All tours are accompanied by ATR associates with local knowledge and excellent communication skills.


Farm 202, 112 Canal Road, Merungle Hill NSW 2705

p 0419 407 804 e [email protected] agriculturaltoursriverina.com.au

Quadrant AustraliaABOUT US

Quadrant Australia is a specialist travel company offering group tours and travel services in the Australian and international marketplace. Quadrant provides agricultural tour programs which are an enticing blend of special interest and sightseeing and can be tailored according to individual client needs. The tours provide a wonderful opportunity to see the world from a different perspective and can combine agriculture, history, culture, fabulous scenery and wildlife, plus the chance to meet the locals.


Quadrant Australia has over 30-years’ experience organising tour programs and has built up an extensive network throughout the world. On each tour you’ll get the best of both worlds with knowledgeable local guides and expert tour leaders, handpicked by Quadrant.


Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

p 02 6651 1555 e [email protected] quadrantaustralia.com

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Trike AdventuresABOUT US

Trike Adventures was launched in 2010 by Peter and Lee Judd. The trike is a three-wheeled motorised, custom built OzTrike with a powerful Volkswagen 1.9L engine and room for three passengers. The trike is perfect for cruising the wide open plains of the region on an agricultural tour with the wind in your face. For larger groups Peter has a bus licence and can design a tour showcasing farming machinery in action, rural homesteads and the peacefulness and solitude of the Australian bush.


Peter and Lee Judd can design an intimate agricultural tour for up to three passengers on the back of the trike or for larger groups in a bus. There are a range of tours to choose from or design your own – within a 200km radius throughout the region.


PO Box 338, Dubbo NSW 2830 Peter Judd

p 1300 TRIKES e [email protected] w trikeadventures.com.au

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JANUARY

Peter Milling Thoroughbred Show and Sale (Dubbo)Geurie Picnic RacesFarm Walks (Mudgee)Boorooma Ram Sale (Walgett)Coronga Ram Walgett Sale

FEBRUARY

Ranch Sorting (Dubbo)Gulgong ShowMudgee RacesFarm Walks (Mudgee)Rylstone Kandos ShowTrangie Gold Cup Races

MARCH

Mudgee Show and RodeoBaradine ShowBinnaway Show Burren Junction Carp MusterCoonabarabran P A H and I ShowCoonamble Challenge and CampdraftLazy River Flavours on the Farm (Dubbo)Eastern Region Dorper and White Dorper Sale (Dubbo)Dubbo and District Kennel Club Western District ShowDunedoo ShowDunedoo Bush Poetry WeekendFarm Walks (Mudgee)Nyngan Anzac Day RacesMarra Fleece and Sheep Day (Warren)Vintage Fair (Wellington)Boot Races (Wellington)

APRIL

Chartwood Campfires and Country Music Fair (Bomera/Coolah)Bunny Bazaar (Coonabarabran)Coonamble Ag Field DayLivestock Bulk Carriers Association Conference and Gala Dinner (Dubbo)Gilgandra Easter Vintage RallyGulgong Annual Rabbit RacesHermidale GymkhanaMudgee RacesGooree Cup Race Day (Mudgee)Farm Walks (Mudgee)Narromine Diggers Cup RacesTomingley Picnic RacesTrangie CampdraftWestern Sheep Breeders Race Meeting (Warren)Lake Burrendong Fishing Classic (Wellington)

MAY

Binnaway CupNorth West Schools Equestrian Expo (Coonabarabran)Orana Mutual Dubbo ShowRanch Sorting (Dubbo)Art Unlimited (Dunedoo)Geurie CampdraftGilgandra ShowMudgee Polo Club Annual TournamentBligh Picnic Races (Mudgee)Farm Walks (Mudgee)Narromine RacesNyngan Show and RodeoWalgett Annual ShowWarren ShowWellington Show

JUNE

North West Schools Equestrian Expo (Coonabarabran)Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft Lazy River Pop-Up Markets (Dubbo)National Poll Hereford Show and Sale (Dubbo)National Shorthorn Show and Sale (Dubbo)National Charolais Show and Sale (Dubbo)Gulgong Gold Cup RacesFarm Walks (Mudgee)Walgett Race Meeting

JULY

Carinda RacesCoonabarabran Winter Race MeetingNational Charolais Show and Sale (Dubbo)XXXX Gold Winter Race Meeting (Mudgee)Mudgee Small Farm Field DaysFarm Walks (Mudgee)Quambone Polocrosse Carnival Rylstone Kandos Annual Dog ShowJunior Judging (Walgett) Warren Polocrosse CarnivalMacquarie Poultry Club Annual Show (Wellington)Mulga Bill Quick Shear (Yeoval)

AUGUST

Dubbo and District Kennel ClubNational Merino Show and Sale (Dubbo)National Dorper and White Dorper Sale (Dubbo)Ranch Sorting (Dubbo)Mudgee and District Kennel and Obedience Club Championship Show (Gulgong)

Immerse yourself in the region and complement your tour with a home-grown rural event. From rodeos to races and shows to sales, the event calendar is studded with the kind of unique events you can only experience in close country communities.

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COONABARABRAN• Town Life Markets – 4th Sunday

DUBBO• Farmers Markets – 1st and 3rd

Saturday • Riverside Markets – 2nd Sunday• Handmade Arts and Craft

Markets – 2nd Sunday• Rotunda Markets – 4th Sunday

GEURIE – 5th Saturday

GILGANDRA• CWA Market Day – 1st Saturday

GULGONG• Farmers Markets – 4th Saturday

KANDOS• Farmers Markets – 5th Saturday

MUDGEE• Farmers Markets – 3rd Saturday

NARROMINE• Rotary Markets – 4th Saturday

RYLSTONE• Farmers Markets – 2nd Saturday

WELLINGTON• Rotary Markets – 4th Saturday

MONTHLY MARKETS

Green Day (Mudgee)Farm Walks (Mudgee)Narromine Gold Cup RacesNyngan Ag ExpoWalgett Rodeo and CampdraftTe Mania Angus Northern Spring Bull Sale (Walgett)Bulldust to Bitumen Chickpea Cooking Competition (Walgett)Bulldust to Bitumen Fishing Competition (Walgett)Warren Campdraft

SEPTEMBER

Burren Junction CampdraftCollarenebri Race MeetingCome By Chance Race MeetingCome By Chance CampdraftCooinda Spring Fare (Coonabarabran)National Dorper Show and Sale (Dubbo)National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show (Dubbo)Orana Caravan, Camping, Fishing, 4WD and Boat Show (Dubbo)Central West Sheep Dog Championship (Geurie)Mudgee RacesFarm Walks (Mudgee)Narromine Agricultural ShowNevertire MusterLambfest (Windeyer)

OCTOBER

Siding Spring Observatory Open Day (Coonabarabran)Coonabarabran Cup Spring Race CarnivalCoonamble Strawberry Fair and FeteLazy River Flavours on the Farm (Dubbo)2018 Orana Equestrian Club Dressage Championships (Dubbo)

Ranch Sorting (Dubbo)Geurie RodeoTooraweenah ShowGulgong Camel RacesCox Plate Day Mudgee RacesFarm Walks (Mudgee)Narromine Dandy Cup Races Mungery Picnic Races (Narromine)Agriculture Societies Council Dryland Wheat Competition (Walgett)Walgett Shire Barley CompetitionWalgett Shire Chickpea CompetitionWellington Valley District Kennel Club

NOVEMBER

Fresh Food Markets (Dunedoo)Lightning Ridge District Field DayMendooran Rodeo and Markets Farm Walks (Mudgee)Walgett District Field Day Cotton Cup Race Meeting (Warren)

DECEMBER

Lazy River Pop-Up Markets (Dubbo)Mudgee CupFarm Walks (Mudgee)Narromine Venetian CarnivalMacquarie Picnic Races (Narromine)Combadery Merino Ram Sale (Walgett)Twilight Race Meeting (Warren)Burrendong Fishing Classic (Wellington)

Details correct at time of printing. Please confirm dates with the local Visitor Information Centre – details on back cover.


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Let us point you in the right direction for information on group accommodation, where to eat (including catering options), local attractions and upcoming events. Our visitor centres have great parking, clean toilets and a vast selection of souvenirs and other local merchandise. Stay in our region for longer and create an agricultural adventure to remember.

Nothing beats local knowledge

DUBBO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRECnr Macquarie and Erskine streets p 1800 674 443 e [email protected] dubbo.com.au

COO-EE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRECoo-ee Memorial Park, Newell Highwayp (02) 6817 8700 e [email protected] w gilgandra.nsw.gov.au

DUBBO GILGANDRA

MUDGEE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE84 Market Street p (02) 6372 1020 e [email protected] visitmudgeeregion.com.au

NARROMINE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE37 Burraway Street p (02) 6889 9980 e [email protected] narromine.nsw.gov.au

MUDGEE NARROMINE

NYNGAN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRERailway Square p (02) 6832 1052 e [email protected] bogan.nsw.gov.au

WARREN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE6 Burton Street p (02) 6847 6665 e [email protected] warren.nsw.gov.au

NYNGAN WARREN

COONABARABRAN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRENewell Highway p 1800 242 881 e [email protected] warrumbungleregion.com.au

WELLINGTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRECameron Park, Nanima Crescent p 1800 621 614 e [email protected] visitwellington.com.au

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Thank you to project suppliers:

Vanguard Business Services

Mark Gardner P. 02 6885 1925 E. [email protected]

For more information about this project contact:

Economic Development Dubbo Regional Council

P. 02 6801 4000 E. [email protected]

Regional Platters is a collaboration between industry and local government from the communities of Dubbo, Gilgandra, Mudgee, Narromine, Nyngan, Warren, Warrumbungles and Wellington.

regional platters - warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

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