Tours, workshops and educational experiences

high up on the Hawkesbury

Experience more when you come to the Central Coast's Harvest Festival

Enjoy a range of guided tours, educational talks and creative workshops while you explore the hinterland region this June long weekend at the Harvest Festival.

Plan your farm adventure...

Plan your adventure!

Coachwood nursey flower arranging
Coachwood Nursery | Somersby
Come and visit a family run organic nursery and farm. Book a dried flower workshop or learn the skill of growing produce in an organic gardening workshops!
Farmer sorting oranges
Eastcoast Beverages | Kulnura
Experience a local, working farm and get a first-hand look at how Eastcoast Juice is produced from tree to bottle. Browse market and food stalls, and enjoy live music and various entertainment for kids.
girl holding a goat
The Giving Farm | Jilliby
Enjoy an extra special, animal experience, on our certified organic farm. From cuddles with babydoll lambs & kids, to feeding cows & geese plus everything in-between including cuddles with chickens, even Buddy the rooster!
hens
Silver Gully Farm and Mountain Goat Trail | Mangrove Mountain
Experience life on the farm. Walk around the beautiful working farm, enjoy a close-up feeding of cows and alpacas, and hold a baby chick!
two women hand feeding alpacas
Iris Lodge Alpacas | Jilliby
Enjoy an array of accessible and engaging experiences that will immerse you in the wonders of Iris Lodge Alpaca's sanctuary. Get up close and personal with alpacas, enjoy llama kisses and hand feeding angus cows.
Pony riding on therapy horses  at Central Coast
Pony rides | Dooralong
A family friendly day at the farm with educational and engaging activities for everyone. Book your tickets for unique experiences with our herd of therapy horses.
Dinosaurs at the Australian Reptile Park in June 2024
The Australian Reptile Park | Somersby
The dinosaurs are BACK at the Australian Reptile Park! Due to popular demand, the Australian Reptile Park’s beloved dinosaurs, are returning for a special appearance every during the June long weekend for the Harvest Festival!
Central Coast Soaring Club | Mangrove Mountain
Take to the skies with this introduction to winch gliding over the countryside of Mangrove Mountain. Experience the thrill of gliding. Ideal for those who just want to see what it is like take in the view.
Alsion homestead
Alison Homestead | Wyong
Set on two hectares in a rural setting on Wyong's first land grant dating back to 1825, tour the museum of yesteryear and listen to historic talk by local historian.
whiskey distillery still on Central Coast NSW
Amber Lane Distillery | Wyong Creek
Come along to taste award winning whiskey and some of the best whiskey being made in Australia. Learn about the time-honoured alchemical tradition of distillation in Amber Lane's massive 3600 Litre copper still.
platypus in wyong creek
Central Coast Council Environmental Education | Platypus Day
Enjoy a day by the river and try and spot a wild platypus, catch waterbugs, test the water quality and listen to talks from experts. Join a birdwatching tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Woodbury Inn Park, Mardi.
child holding a chicken
Grace Springs Farm
Come and experience what farm life is really like! Pat the cow, cuddle a chook, collect the eggs & see the pigs being fed. This is an informative and interactive 90 min tour of a chemical free and regenerative farm. The tour is suitable for all ages.
Mangrove Mountain Visitors Centre Dam on Central Coast
Mangrove Mountain Visitors Centre | Mangrove Mountain
Visit the new and interactive Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre and enjoy breaktaking views. Keep the kids entertained with a live theatre performance from local company Gibber or hone your water-wise gardening skills with a free workshop on wicking beds.
eat like an eco warrior clean eating
Bright Ideas | Jilliby
Want to eat better, eat more plant based, live more sustainably, be zero waste and plastic free or have a passion to make a difference in your community? Be empowered to embrace a healthier you and a greener Earth.
Guided history tour along the Hawkesbury River
Heritage Ventures | Spencer
Hear about life on the Hawkesbury River. Hear about the colonial menu, sampling native tea,
archery lessons
Tuggerah Lakes Field Archers | Jilliby
Join the Tuggerah Lakes Field Archers as they help you to get hands on with this instructed archery experience!