Batlow, nestled in the picturesque Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales, is renowned for its apple production, with cider playing a significant role in the town's food and drink scene. Visitors can enjoy various cider tastings at local establishments like Crafty Cider's cellar door. The annual Batlow CiderFest celebrates the end of the apple harvest with boutique ciders from around Australia and those brewed locally, along with international cuisine, locally grown produce, and homemade treats, set against the backdrop of autumn foliage.
For a curated culinary experience, visitors can take the Barlow Tasting Tour, providing behind-the-scenes access to local producers such as Il Fusti olive oil, WM Cofield cheeses, Spirit Works Distillery, and Pax Winery. This tour showcases a variety of specialty food and wine offerings, from handmade English cheese to classically foot-stomped wine. After the tour, visitors can explore dining options like Fern Bar, Blue Ridge Kitchen, Sushi KoshÅ, Acre Pizza, Osisto Style Tacos, The Farmer's Wife, Woodfour Brewing, Crooked Goat Brewing, Region, Golden State Cider, or Taylor Lane Organic Coffee to continue their culinary journey.