Kick off vacation season by indulging in a sunny couple of days in Berry, the land of vintage cafes and exquisite wines. Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes away from Sydney, Berry lies nestled between the Great Dividing Range, the Tasman Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.
Major attractions at Berry:
Il Locale Gelato: Situated on Queen Street, Il Locale Gelato serves the most delicious coffee you may have ever tasted! Made with locally grown and ground coffee beans, the fragrance of a freshly-made brew permeates the place. Along with coffee, they also serve the most fantastic gelato and cookies in interesting flavors including strawberry, pistachio, fig, and lemon.
Pompadour’s Chocolate House: Pompadour’s Chocolate House is paradise for chocolate lovers. Made using the best quality chocolate and other exotic ingredients, this place rustles up an exciting array of chocolate barks, salted caramels, lollipops, and handcrafted chocolates. Hop into their store and unleash your inner child with handcrafted chocolates, chocolate beverages, boutique coffee and tea.
Muir House Art Gallery: Explore the artistic side of Berry by visiting the Muir House Art Gallery. It hosts an impressive range of local arts and handicrafts on exhibition as well as on sale. Visit the Gallery on the fourth Sunday of the month for their Art and Craft Open Day to see works from local artists, writers and crafters. Take a piece of Berry back home with you by shopping for some interesting sculptures or paintings created by the talented locals.
Berry Country Fair: The Berry Country Fair is a market which springs to life on the first Sunday of every month. Here you will find a vivid display of plants, food, clothing, and handicrafts for sale. Interesting and intriguing products like honey, antiques, handmade soap, and loads of local produce is put up for grabs on Berry’s Sunday market. Once you are done shopping, explore Berry and its charms before you head out to celebrate a resplendent sunset with a delicious glass of wine.
You can opt for a car hire from Sydney Airport and drive to the beautiful and enticing Berry. Not only is the place full of beauty, the drive to Berry is also full of scenic landscapes which ensure that the start of your vacation is on the right foot! Happy vacation!
