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Explore Throsby: Guided Food Tour
Highlights
- Savour curated tastings of local produce while connecting with Newcastle's vibrant food scene along Throsby Creek.
- Discover hidden gems as you stroll through Throsby's five villages, each brimming with unique flavours and stories.
- Meet passionate makers who share their culinary journeys, enriching your understanding of the local community and culture.
- Enjoy a relaxed 3.5-hour guided tour covering 2.5 kilometres, perfect for food lovers seeking a leisurely experience.
Step into the heart of Our Throsby and taste your way through one of Newcastle’s most vibrant and creative districts. Explore Throsby is a guided walking food tour that invites you to slow down and experience the flavours, stories, and hidden gems that make this area truly special.
Led by a passionate local foodie, the tour journeys through Throsby’s five villages along Throsby Creek. Enjoy curated tastings featuring local produce and bold flavours, and meet the people behind some of Newcastle’s best food and drink.
More than a food tour, Explore Throsby connects you with place—discovering the district’s reinvention, creativity, and community one delicious stop at a time.
Tour Details:
Duration: 3.5-hour guided walking tour
Distance: Approximately 2.5 kilometres along mostly flat, relaxed paths
Stops: Four unique local venues with tastings at each
Meet the Makers: Hear the stories behind the food and the people creating it
Guided by a Local Foodie: Learn about the villages, with foodie facts and local history sprinkled throughout
Come and discover Our Throsby—a destination to dwell, explore, and savour.
Itinerary highlights
Tree of Knowledge
The Explore Throsby: Guided Food Tour (Wickham & Carrington) starts at the Tree of Knowledge, Hannell St Wickham. You’ll find all the details in your booking confirmation email.
Tour details
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Single Available from 4 April 2026
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Single Available from 11 April 2026
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Single Available from 19 April 2026
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Single Available from 26 April 2026
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Newy Food Adventures
Passionate local foodie and founder, Jess brings her love for food, flavour, and the stories behind every bite to Newy Food Adventures. Their thoughtfully curated tours celebrate Newcastle’s vibrant culinary scene, connecting you with local ingredients, talented chefs, and hidden gems that make this city’s flavours unforgettable.
Explore Throsby invites you to step into one of Newcastle’s most creative districts and taste your way through its five villages, linked by Throsby Creek. This guided walking tour slows the pace, letting you savour curated tastings, discover bold flavours, and meet the people behind some of the city’s best food and drink. More than a food tour, it’s an invitation to connect with place, experiencing the district’s reinvention, creativity, and community one delicious stop at a time.
Over 3.5 hours and approximately 2.5 kilometres of mostly flat walking paths, guests visit four venues, hear the stories behind the food, and enjoy local insights from a passionate Newcastle foodie.
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