Burradoo Park Farm, Burradoo, New South Wales

When sustainability counts

Discover sustainable dining, wine tastings and regenerative farm feasts, or explore with an award-winning eco tour operator.

The Bird in Hand restaurant, Royal Botanical Garden, Hobart © Adam Gibson

Banquette tables against a curtain with drop lamps above © Adam Gibson

The bar at The Bird in Hand restaurant, Royal Botanical Garden © Adam Gibson

An extendable marble table setting, with a woodfire opening and four bar chairs for tastings © Adam Gibson

Bird in Hand, Royal Botanical Garden, Hobart, Tasmania © Adam Gibson

Bird in Hand

Hobart / nipaluna

Bird in Hand has opened a venue in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart. The acclaimed family-owned and sustainably focussed winery has its origins in the Adelaide Hills, with operations in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley and Seymour since 2000. The Hobart venue offers group tastings from its globally recognised portfolio of cool-climate wines and other beverages in the dedicated tasting room. Expect world-class cuisine that showcases Tasmania’s sustainable local and native produce paired with exceptional wines in the 60-seat restaurant set against the breathtaking backdrop of the gardens and sweeping lawns. For larger events The Conservatory and lawn can each host up to 100 guests, while the expansive Elm lawns have capacity for more than 400 guests seated. Beyond fine wine and cuisine, Bird in Hand supports conservation projects in the gardens, notably the rehabilitation of the endemic Davies’ waxflower, one of Tasmania’s rarest and most endangered plants.

Guided paddle boarding with WAM on the Mornington Peninsula © Neisha Breen Photography

Learning about native plants on a coastal path with a First Nations guide © Neisha Breen Photography

Regenerative farm tour on the Mornington Peninsula © Neisha Breen Photography

Guided snorkelling on beaches of the Mornington Peninsula © Neisha Breen Photography

Sampling local delicacies on the Mornington Peninsula © Neisha Breen Photography

Wild Adventures Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria © Neisha Breen Photography

Wild Adventures Melbourne

Groups visiting Melbourne can explore the Mornington Peninsula on a day trip from the city. Sustainability award winning, certified B-Corp tour operator, Wild Adventures Melbourne offer nature-based tailored private tours that combine outdoor activities and wellness experiences tailored for groups to experience a spectacular day on ‘the Peninsula.’ The team specialises in activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, organising private wellness experiences and exclusive tastings. Visit organic and regenerative farms, take a guided hike through eucalyptus forests or along coastal treks to witness wildlife. With a focus on sustainability they can also arrange experiences that include making a positive impact on the local environment such as tree planting or mangrove restoration. Or consider more gentle activities such as an art class in nature or a cultural experience with local First Nations guides.

The entrance to Burradoo Park Farm © Burradoo Park Farm

The exterior of Three Blue Ducks Restaurant at Burradoo Park Farm © Kitti Gould

The head chefs with farm fresh produce at Burradoo Park Farm © Burradoo Park Farm

The main dining room looking toward a semi-private space © Kitti Gould

A plated dish of long paddock banksia and bluestone cheeses, mead, honey and hazelnuts from the Harvest Menu © Kitti Gould

Three Blue Ducks, Burradoo Park Farm, Burradoo, New South Wales © Burradoo Park Farm

Three Blue Ducks, Burradoo Park Farm, Burradoo, New South Wales © Kitti Gould

Three Blue Ducks, Burradoo Park Farm, Burradoo, New South Wales © Burradoo Park Farm

Three Blue Ducks, Burradoo Park Farm, Burradoo, New South Wales © Kitti Gould

Three Blue Ducks

Burradoo Park Farm

A 90-minute drive from Sydney /Warrane or Canberra, groups can immerse in the beauty of the Southern Highlands at Burradoo Park Farm. A working regenerative farm with a sustainability focus, this community precinct invites guests to rethink how food is grown and sourced. Wander through the property to witness grazing livestock, market gardens and orchards. Experience farm to table dining at Three Blue Ducks Restaurant on a considered set menu curated from hyperlocal produce. Choose from a five-course Field Menu or a seven-course Harvest Menu, each centred on simple, fresh produce delivered in delicious dishes. The menu features bread from The Bakehouse and broths made in The Farmhouse, two other Three Blue Ducks establishments on the farm. Complementing the menu, the beverage list favours local and regional producers alongside a selection from Australia’s minimal-intervention wineries. Set inside a beautifully restored 1823 heritage farmhouse, the restaurant seats 45 guests.