Distilleries, Breweries & Cellar Door
Many people don't realise that the Hawkesbury is home to a thriving cider industry. Heading up the Bells Line of Road you'll come to the tiny mountain village of Bilpin home to two cider companies offering tastings and sales. If wine is more your thing you'll discover some of Sydney's most unique historic vineyards near the Hawkesbury River at Ebenezer and East Kurrajong.
Whatever your interest it's worth coming out to explore and taste our award winning distilleries, vineyards and breweries.
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Bilpin Cider Co.
2369 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin
02 4567 0704
Take a trip up to the Bilpin Cider Farm and indulge your senses with a visit to our cellar door. There you can sample our range of ciders, including Bilpin Original, Blush Pink Lady, Archibald Cloudy and Pear. When parking in peak periods please take care when crossing the road and ensure access is kept clear for emergency vehicles.
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Bull Ridge Estate Winery
430 Bull Ridge Road, East Kurrajong NSW 2758
0422 348 244
This winery is situated in the rolling East Kurrajong Hills, growing 4 varieties of grapes. Tastings available by arrangement.
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Gypsy Fox Brewing Co.
5/6 Charles Street, North Richmond NSW 2754
0413 696 399
Local craft brewing company located in the Hawkesbury. Brewery open on Friday evenings for tasters and takeaways with food truck dining option available.
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Hillbilly Cider
2230 Bells Line of Road , Bilpin NSW 2758
02 4567 0965
A crushed cider using Bilpin, Blue Mountains apples, made the simple way. Just apples with attitude and a bit of good old hillbilly magic. Sample the Hillbilly award winning range at the Cider Shed.
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Jubilee Vineyard Estate
519 Tizzana Road, Ebenezer NSW 2756
0473 535 325
Nestled in a picturesque valley with spring fed waters that flow into the majestic Hawkesbury River. Tastings available on weekends.
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Karu Distillery
Grose Vale NSW 2753
0405 215 011
Small independent distillery specialising in boutique gins, vodka and rum. Online sales available. Check Karu website for next distillery open day.
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Old Shed Distillery
2419 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin NSW 2758
0432 508 747
For almost 100 years, this Old Shed has served the locals as a sawmill, apple sorting, honey extraction and now as a distillery. We live and source as much as we can locally, such as apples, blueberries and other native botanicals grown on the same site as our distillery.
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Tizzana Winery
518 Tizzana Road, Ebenezer NSW 2756
02 4579 1150
A touch of Tuscany on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. A National Trust classified sandstone building, originally built in 1887 by Dr Fiaschi. Tastings available on weekends and by appointment.