Author Archives: Handmade Web

Boutique tour company Luxe South Coast has launched upmarket girls getaways, for groups of up to 10 women, to Berry on the stunning South Coast of NSW…

Coolangatta Estate is an award-winning winery and resort destination boasting a unique place in contemporary tourism as well as being of great historical significance to the NSW South Coast. It nestles at the foot of Mount Coolangatta, which stands 279 metres tall (a bit over 900 feet) on the northern bank of the Shoalhaven River. […]

27 Sep 2014

Just off the highway in Alexandra Street, the Berry Bon Bon is a sweet little chocolate box of a shop packed with deliciously tempting treats for all ages. While kids are well catered, this is also a sweets shop for grown ups, with everything from the finest Belgian chocolates to nostalgic favourites from back in […]

Food has become a fixation with Australians, and it is said that this country produces more cookbooks per capita than any other. It is little wonder that food tourism is a ‘flavour of the month’ and it looks like getting bigger for the foreseeable future. Jacqueline Weiley’s Foodscape Tours is tapping into this growing market, […]

08 Nov 2013

Visitors to Berry often comment on the friendly service of the shopkeepers and that it’s like coming to a proper little country town… and complete with country-style treats such as Anzac biscuits and homemade toffees, the Treat Factory exemplifies what’s special about shopping in Berry. Located in the old butter factory at the end of […]

04 Oct 2013

While thrill-seekers may find a trip to Berry somewhat sedate when compared with mountaineering, any holiday can be marred by medical mishaps. Some might even say that a family holiday without them meant you simply weren’t enjoying yourself enough! Ross Hobson’s Berry Pharmacy is well know to locals as the friendly shop that is open […]

Since opening The Berry Tea Shop, a delightful emporium of all things tea, in mid-2010, Cliff and Paulina Collier have noticed a curious thing: “People are very well-behaved and well-mannered when they go out for tea. We often hear parents telling their children to sit up straight and be on their best behaviour.” Since opening […]