Winding through the gorgeous green driving routes of the historic Hawkesbury, you’ll find a region dotted with delicious pitstops, from distilleries and vineyards to farm-gate trails and acclaimed restaurants.

So where to start? The Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Trail is a superb way to lift the lid on tasty local secrets - you’ll find markets, orchards and providores brimming with fresh produce.

Refresh with an award-winning gin at the Ironbark Distillery in the leafy foothills of the Blue Mountains. The passionate crew at rustic Hillbilly Cider, in ‘apple capital’ Bilpin, are also famed for their highly-sippable creations.

Drop by Bilpin’s Pine Crest Orchard to hand-pick your own delicious fruit. For a great meal served with modern Asian flair, book yourself into the acclaimed historic Lochiel House restaurant. While in the area take some time to explore Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, where you can relax in landscaped gardens at The Evergeen Cafe.

For pleasure seekers exploring this region, the historic Bell’s Line of Road is an old scenic favourite. Climbing to 1,000m above sea level at Mount Tomah, this drive rewards all four-wheeled patrons with sweeping views across the Blue Mountains.

An essential Mount Tomah must-do is a visit to the cool climate Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah. Find out more about this stunning World Heritage-listed region at the garden's Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Exhibition Centre.

The spectacular winding drive down the western side of the Blue Mountains brings you to Lithgow – the gateway to the rolling pastures and rich soils of the NSW Tablelands. A former coal-mining town, Lithgow abounds in heritage, nature and artisan delights.

Drink in the scenery (figuratively) with a stop at Hassans Walls Lookout, the highest lookout in the Blue Mountains.

For a drink of a different kind, you can raise a glass of award-winning whiskey at Craft Works Distillery. Produced from local spring water and malted NSW barley, this little distillery is making big waves internationally.

Savour delicious goats cheese at multi-award winning Jannei Goat Dairy, a family-owned fromagerie. Take a tour of this local gem to find out how the cheese is made and why its flavours are so unique. For jaw-dropping beauty, take time to explore the spectacular Capertee Valley while you're in the area.

Driving through rich agricultural pasturelands, it’s not hard to see why the bountiful cellar doors, region-wide food festivals and acclaimed restaurants have put Mudgee on the map. On the banks of the beautiful Cudgegong River, there are also fun tours to help you sample the flavour.

Make fond memories by fine-dining at the Robert Stein Vineyard & Winery’s Pipeclay Pumphouse, where paddock-to-plate meets wine-pairing philosophy. Taste award-winning marinated feta at High Valley Mudgee Cheese Co or take a bar-side seat in an historic pharmacy building at Elton’s Eating + Drinking to order a taco.

Wet your whistle at Baker Williams Distillery, where handcrafted spirits and liquors are fashioned on regional flavours. Overlooking Apple Tree Flat, the stylish Logan Wines tasting room opens the doors to famous sparkling. Swap four wheels for two and explore vineyards on a bicycle with Tour De Vines or Mudgee Trikes.

Dive deeper into gold rush country in the picturesque village of Rylstone, where the pubs, restaurants and cafes are neatly tucked into some of the oldest sandstone buildings this side of the Great Dividing Range.

De Beaurepaire Wines have been precision making French-style wine since 1988, using cool climate grapes comparable to the Burgundian terroir of the winemaker’s heritage. Book a tasting at the cellar door and experience a taste of France in this beautiful vine-wrapped hideaway.

Take your palate further east at 29 Nine 99 – this authentic yum cha and tea house serves more than 30 types of dumplings, steamed buns and desserts.

Take some extra time to explore this incredible region with a drive to nearby Wollemi National Park, home to scenic canyons and rivers.

Edging into Australia’s oldest wine-making region, the Upper Hunter is a leading food destination renowned for its vineyards, homesteads and hospitality. This part of the country is also famed for acclaimed horse breeding and sweeping landscapes.

Begin your acquaintance at Two Rivers Wines, where flavoursome classic varietals are produced near the banks of the Hunter and Goulburn rivers. Enjoy a glass with a view and antipasto plate. Relax the pace further at Hollydene Estate, where you can also pair wine with a delicious seasonal dish at the Vines Restaurant, overlooking the spectacular Wollemi National Park.

Drop into Pukara Estate Denman, where a thriving olive tree plantation yields delicious olive oils, and where you can also find vinegars and condiments. No day would be complete without a delicious cheese experience, and the artisan delights of Hunter Belle Cheese offer just that – savour the award-winning Fetabelle crafted from local Brown Swiss Cows.

The heart of Australia’s world-famous wine country, this region has been producing award-winning wines since the vines started thriving in the 1820s. Over the next two days you’ll meet passionate and innovative wine-makers and chefs who remain committed to creating unforgettable experiences from this land’s rich produce.

Basing yourself in the Hunter Valley, you’ll be able to explore and taste the breadth of delicious experiences, including the many wineries tucked into these verdant hills. Sample award-winning shiraz at Broke’s Margan Wines and Restaurant or surprise the tastebuds with an orange zinfandel at Piggs Peake Winery in Pokolbin.

Brokenwood Wines is home to the famous Graveyard Shiraz – awarded the highest category by Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine. One of the oldest wineries in the area, Audrey Wilkinson continues the pioneering tradition of winemaking it began in 1866, perched in the foothills of the spectacular Brokenback Mountain Ranges.

Ease your foot off the pedal by going on a gastronomic excursion with the Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tour, and take it off the pedal altogether by flying high aboard a Balloon Aloft tour to see the vineyards from above. Go on horseback with Murchessons Equine Wine and Dine Tours and iHop Hunter Valley offer a range of hop-on bus tours to suit all budgets.