Foodie Itinerary

Two Day/Three Night Foodie Adventure

Day 1

Arrive in Oberon and familiarise yourself with the lovely main street, a quick 200m walk from the Highlands Motor Inn. Don’t forget to grab a cup of coffee at the Pick of the Bunch cafe or The Hub Cafe and Pizzeria.

Head out on your pre-booked truffle hunt with our friends Jill and Neil at Red Ground Truffles (children 12 years and older welcome, bookings essential, dates vary based on availability). Public and private tours are available, and they include finding the truffles with their truffle dogs, grading the truffles and a delicious truffle tasting!

Then have a fantastic wild foraging experience with the excellent Diego Bonetto who can teach you to safely harvest nature's bounty. Mushroom foraging runs March to May and there are wild food and medicinal plant foraging experiences all year. Check the website for details. Bookings essential.

Head to one of our local wineries and grab a delicious bottle (or three) before indulging in a late afternoon snack or an early dinner at the Tarana Hotel (limited opening times) or Tarana's monthly farmer markets (the last Sunday of each month) which has local produce and often has fabulous local made salamis.

Check into your warm, welcoming room at the Highlands Motor Inn and have a delicious cup of complimentary tea, coffee or hot chocolate!

Day 2

Take an outing to Bathurst for the day (35 minute drive) and pick fresh apples, peaches, plums, or cherries (seasonal availability).

Book early to secure a table at the Australian Good Food Award winning O'Connell Avenue Cafe & Store, or try our new favourite: the recently refurbished Victoria Bathurst (a great gastro pub).

If you’re lucky enough to be here when it’s open, be sure to have dinner at the Hungry Hare pop up. And there's traditional pub fare at the Royal Hotel in Oberon, or some delicious Thai food from the Thai restaurant at the golf club in Oberon! (But be sure to check their opening hours). The world is your oyster.

OR:

Pay a visit to Antica Australis, this award-winning Italian slow food locanda is located in the charming historic village of Carcoar, about an hour and 15 minutes drive from Oberon. The cuisine is from the Central Itaian region of Ciociaria in and they use ancient recipes and local produce sourced locally in the Orange region.

Day 3

If you like trains, think about high Tea on the Tarana Railway (first Saturday of the month). This railway is being restored so check their website.

Then drive 17 minutes to the newly reopened O'Connell Hotel, or 40 minutes to Matt Moran’s sensational Rockley Pub for lunch.

Also check out the local markets if you have time.

If you have any questions, reach out to Oberon Tourist Information on (02) 6329 8210 or for room bookings, call reception at the Highlands Motor Inn on (02) 6336 1866 or book direct on our website for the best rates available.

Enjoy your trip to Oberon!

J T

13:06 22 Oct 23

Joanne Barnes

22:24 27 Sep 23

We only stayed overnight. But the rooms were lovely. Had everything you needed. Microwave, toaster, bar fridge,kettle . It was clean and comfortable. The owners were friendly and helpful. Walk to town so great location. I will be back to explore the area.

Delfin Camaclang

11:37 25 Sep 23

Room rates are close to Sydney prices.

corey george

03:18 06 Sep 23

Ian & Diana Crabb

08:12 29 Aug 23

Love the place, excellent rooms and staff. Definitely recommend 👌 👍Very short walk to shops, cafes, Pub & RSL. Oberon people very friendly and helpful. So much to see and do here.

Mrs.Vorawan Vorawan

06:33 07 Jun 23

Very gd services. Very clean and tidy rooms. Gd location. Be close to the pub and restaurant and IGA shopping centre, Coffee shop. Just 3 minutes walk to shopping areas.

Rosie

00:59 16 Oct 22

Stayed at the Highlands recently and enjoyed it immensely. Clean, spacious and comfy room. Bill and Sharon were very helpful when booking. Best place situated near main street. Will definitely come back to stay again.

Daisy Lam

11:54 16 May 22

Best short stay in Oberon, clean and comfortable. The hot shower is a key feature and bonus after a long day out walking. Owners, Bill and Sharon are friendly, and shared many local knowledge with us.This is the second time we stayed there, am sure we will see them in near future again.