About Flavours of the Valley
Flavours of the Valley grew out of our passion for great food, an Italian heritage, and a love of the local area. With an aim to showcase all the produce the area has to offer, this small business will indulge your culinary senses and tantalise your tastebuds.
Flavours of the Valley is set on 120 acres in picturesque Kangaroo Valley just one hour from Wollongong and two hours from Sydney or Canberra (it really is worth the drive!). Having been residents of Kangaroo Valley for over 10 years, our aim is to create an experience where you can rediscover the pleasures of gathering food and sampling international fare that is grown and produced within this small farming community.
Our Food and Wine Trail will take you on a feast for the senses! Visit local producers where you can sample and purchase the best of Valley products, or visit our kitchen to cook up some culinary delights. Enjoy a short indulgence with our Wine, Cheese and Chocolate course, showcasing the best of the best! Our hands on Mediterranean Cooking Classes focus on simple flavour filled dishes to help you recreate and enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean in your own home.
Private groups and school groups welcome. Talk to us about a tailor made package to suit your needs.
Need Accommodation??
There is an accommodation option to suit most people - whether you are looking for somewhere to take the children, a romantic hideaway for two, a pet-friendly holiday, or accommodation for a large group.
Roocorner:
A boutique B & B is right next door to our cooking school. Set back from the road in a very quiet area on the edge of Morton National Park, roocorner is within walking distance of the river and is surrounded by bushland on all sides. Enjoy a leisurely bush walk back to your accommodation after cooking up a storm in our kitchen.
The Gallery: A unique holiday rental property in the heart of the village, also displaying works by local artist Larraine. She has won many awards for her new impressionist landscapes and abstract works and is delighted to share her thoughts on “affordable” art with her clients. Larraine also creates wonderful pesto’s and preserves made from her small, innovative vegetable garden.
CallyMill Farm B and B:
REFRESH, RELAX and REVIVE at this exclusive, fully hosted Bed and Breakfast (B & B), which will be entirely yours for the duration of your stay. Your hosts will be present to welcome you, fulfill your meal requirements and provide complementary drinks with canapes and local information on arrival.
River Bliss:
Exotic eastern charm set in the lush bushland ambience of Kangaroo Valley River Bliss is your treehouse, perched on the banks of the Kangaroo River. Allow the soothing sounds of the river to gently rock you to sleep.
Whether you are looking for romantic escape accommodation for couples, a weekend getaway for a group of friends, a small corporate retreat or family holiday rentals on the South Coast of NSW, 5 Star Crystal Creek Meadows luxury country spa cottages at Kangaroo Valley can cater for you.
Cloudsong:
Relax and unwind in elegant self contained cabins or luxurious B&B accommodation close to the village and surrounded by lovely gardens and spectacular mountain scenery.
Wombatalla Guest house
Offering gracious and elegant four star accommodation with the luxury of space and privacy, “Wombatalla” is just five minutes from Kangaroo Valley village on the South Coast of NSW.
1 or 2 couples (or singles) can be accommodated in the intimate and private, self-contained, country style unit overlooking an open forest of majestic white gum trees, where kangaroos often graze.
We are proud to support the following local businesses:
Banksia Park Olive Grove: Small family owned olive grove pressing their own tasty extra virgin olive oil grown right here in Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley Olives: Every Kangaroo Valley Olives product has been produced to capture the goodness of Kangaroo Valley in delicious fare that not only tastes good, but also retains the freshness and goodness that olives offer. Careful processing and strict protocols result in unique and highest quality table olives, oils and tapenades, with the exceptional climate of Kangaroo Valley and its rich-red volcanic soil producing a wonderful balance of tastes and flavours.
Fudge Addiction: The Blanch family have been making fudge in Kangaroo Valley, NSW, since 1986. Diane Blanch is a qualified Home Economist and Dougall has had extensive retail and marketing experience in the food industry.
Yarrawa Estate Winery: Yarrawa Estate wines have won Silver and Gold Medals in the South Coast Wine Shows. Recently their wines were featured in Luke Mangan's new cookbook. Yarrawa also grow quality produce including macadamia, walnut and pecan nuts, citrus, feijoa, kiwi fruit and avocados.
Beaming with Health: Naturopath Mim Beim has over 20 years experience in the realm of natural medicine. She has created herbal tea blends from herbs that are locally grown and organic, where possible.
Barrengarry Store: An historic general store, from times gone by, where delicious pies and pastries are made fresh daily on the premises.
Nuts 'n Stuff: produces fine quality Australian fragrant oils, essential oils, and has a range of native nut and pod potpourri.
Lyrebird Ridge Winery: Lyrebird Ridge wines are chemical free and low in natural preservatives. Both the vineyard and winery have full certification with Organic Growers Australia.
Wendy and Dave Christian Aquaponics: Aquaponics is a combination of Aquaculture & Hydroponics. This means that fish and plants are grown in an integrated system, creating a symbiotic relationship between the two. Wendy’s Aquaponic system uses the water from the fish tank to circulate through a grow bed where the plants are grown. Her salad leaves are used in local restaurants and she has a wealth of knowledge on the uses of herbs.
