Coastal Forage 2025
Explore this scenic region on foot and through a 10-course degustation, as you stroll along sandy shores to discover your meal.
Overview
Spanning mountains, leafy hinterland and over 100 beaches, NSW's Shoalhaven region is a stellar spot for an outdoor adventure. Yet over the years, this picturesque part of the world has become increasingly known as a culinary haven, stacked with local growers, artisanal producers and world-class chefs. Making the most of this scene, Coastal Forage returns to the pristine shores of Jervis Bay once again this spring.
Held from Saturday, September 13–Sunday, September 14, this distinctive food and wine event is more than your average long lunch. Instead, guests will take part in a 10-course degustation presented along six kilometres of Jervis Bay's idyllic coastline. Think of it like a gourmet dining experience meets beachside bushwalk.
Departing at staggered intervals from Moona Moona Creek Reserve, groups of up to 25 guests will wander along an undulating track to Orion Beach, arriving to discover ten curated food and drink stations that each reflect the South Coast's immense flavours. Think sea-foraged delicacies, fire-grilled native ingredients and cool-climate wines crafted by the likes of Paperbark Camp, Old Salt Distillery and Blackhen Kitchen.
Once the feast is complete, guests catch a private boat transfer back to the starting point, marking the end of this cuisine-meets-nature experience. "There's nowhere else in Australia where you can enjoy a ten-course meal with your feet in the sand, whales offshore, and a local chef plating up what was caught or harvested fresh locally," says Amanda Fry, founder of Experience Nature.
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