This Tiny NSW Town Will Steal Your Heart! | Tilba Travel Guide

This Tiny NSW Town Will Steal Your Heart! | Tilba Travel Guide

[ Tilba Travel Guide | NSW Australia ] [Music] Welcome to Tilba New South Wales In this Australia travel vlog we step back in time And explore the historic heritage 
listed towns of Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba We also stay at a beautiful farm 
day – Historic Henkley Farm Which gives River Cottage a run for its money Keep watching to find out more [Music] Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba 
were first established in the late 1800s When gold was discovered on Gulaga Mountain After the gold rush a 
dairy industry popped up in the area Due to the really fertile volcanic soil And it still continues to this day [Music] The original custodians of this 
land were the people of the Yuin nation And we’d like to pay our respects to 
elders past present and emerging The name Tilba is an Aboriginal word for windy So Tilba Tilba means very windy or windy windy And from where we stand I 
can vouch for it being pretty windy [Music] So we’ve just arrived in Tilba Tilba And we’re really liking the laid back vibe And we don’t know too 
much about Tilba Tilba just yet But we understand it to be a bit 
of a time warped little town Where you’re brought back to the mid to late 1800s And it’s a snapshot of what life 
was like over a century ago One of the mysteries for me was why there is 
a Tilba Tilba and then also Central Tilba That has just been answered by 
the shop owner at Pam Store So way back when Tilba Tilba was the 
original land that was settled And some brothers – 
brother farmers – had a falling out And so then one moved up 
the hill to start Central Tilba And that was the start of Central Tilba So you do have two towns Tilba Tilba’s got 30 people in it And Central Tilba’s the bigger town of 80 [Music] Behind me is Gulaga So it’s also known as Mother Mountain After colonisation, Captain James 
Cook renamed the mountain Mount Dromedary Because the shape of 
the mountain resembled a camel It has since reclaimed its original name Gulaga is considered to be a sacred site 
for the women of the Yuin nation [Music] Behind me is Tilba Tilba walking trail This is a spectacular walking trail 
which takes you up Gulaga or Mother Mountain Now if you’re energetic, it is a steep climb I think it’s about 14 km So maybe a few hours to get up to the top But if you’re feeling a bit less energetic like us Then we highly recommend at 
least coming to the start of the trail Because the views are spectacular [Music] Every Saturday from 9am to 
1pm are the Central Tilba markets You can purchase a range of arts and crafts And also local produce [Music] [   Arcadia Tilba Makers and Merchants ] Arcadia Tilba Makers and Merchants 
is a beautiful boutique store in Tilba Which showcases handcrafted artisan 
products from various cultures around the world What I love about this fair trade store is   that they work directly with the 
makers to source their products [ Passionfish ] Passionfish is the village candle 
shop in Central Tilba As soon as you walk in the door you’re 
just greeted with all these beautiful aromas Most of the candles and the essential 
oils and the products here are made in Tilba So you get that local experience [ Tilba Sweet Spot ] Tilba Sweet Spot is a 
really charming little sweet shop And it’s got a 50’s style diner as well So you can enjoy your milkshakes and your snacks There are over 1,500 types of 
lollies in this store And they sell 10 tons of it a year Tilba Leather has been a cherished gem 
of Central Tilba since 1982 This authentic leather goods store features a 
selection of traditional leather work items Focusing on Australian made products You’ll find boots shoes, 
belts, bags, wallets, purses and more We were lucky enough to meet the owner Phil Who kindly gave us a tour of his workshop Demonstrating his craft The workshop was full 
of meticulously crafted items Including belts, bridles, pouches and whips [ Gulaga Gallery & Bookstore ] [ Sawdust & Chalk ] [ Tilba Tricks ] [ Tilba Treehouse & Cookie Cave ] Garden enthusiasts won’t want 
to miss Fox Gardens in Tilba Tilba This enchanting property features   lush woodlands, rose covered 
gardens and tranquil pathways Creating a picturesque fairy tale setting Entry is $12 for adults [ Tilba Dairy ] When in Central Tilba you 
have to come to the Tilba Dairy Milk is the lifeblood of Tilba You can get cheeses You can get milk There are milkshakes and 
drinks that you can also buy here As well as ice cream Can’t leave Central Tilba without getting 
some Tilba full cream milk [Music] Walking around Central Tilba today I have just been dreaming 
about having some cold fresh milk And I can’t think of a better place to 
have Tilba milk than outside Tilba Dairy Factory So let’s crack it open Oh yeah This is Australia’s best milk And it really hits the spot [ Where to eat in Tilba ]
Tilba Bakery is farm-to-plate perfection Where everything is 
locally sourced and freshly baked Their famous chicken and leak pie is a must try Golden flaky pastry wrapped around 
a creamy savoury filling Made with rich Tilba cream For something heartier, the roast 
beef roll really delivers Tender beef, rich gravy and a soft sesame 
bun that hits all the right notes And don’t even think about 
leaving without sampling the sweets We loved the butterscotch and 
white chocolate muffin And the custard filled pink glazed 
donut is pure nostalgia Ellen’s Pantry is a homely cafe, nestled 
amongst Central Tilba’s leafy streets A perfect pit stop during a morning of shopping Enjoy their tasty brunch or lunch offerings Or indulge in a delicious Devonshire tea Craving a quick market bite? Head to La Gallete Food 
Truck for authentic French food The savoury gallettes are 
crisp and packed with flavour While the sweet crepes melt in your mouth Pure indulgence on the go In Tilba Tilba, Pam’s Store is a 
charming cafe and general store Sip a caramel milkshake made with fresh Tilba milk Try a cinnamon apple muffin baked on site Or buy some local produce If creative cocktails, vintage 
vibes and vinyl records are your thing Don’t miss Sweetwater Tilba This one-of-a-kind cocktail bar blends eclectic 
charm with a laid-back atmosphere Don’t miss Tilba Valley Winery and 
Ale House for local wines and charming views Try their popular Tilba Rosé And stay for lunch while enjoying live music Our lemon pepper squid salad and 
fish tacos were amazing And washed down nicely with their house-made cider Finish your Tilba tour at the Dromedary Hotel Tilba’s main dinner venue Feast on creamy seafood 
linguini or a hearty steak sandwich And toast with their in-house rhubarb gin Perfectly pink with a hint of spice Hungry for more? Join us for the full Tilba food 
tour in our next vlog Where we review Tilba’s best dining options 
and the dishes you can’t miss [Music] Welcome to Historic Henkley Farm Our accommodation in Central Tilba Okay let’s take you inside for the tour So we’re at the Jeremiah suite And you’ll notice the style of the building It’s… it’s actually only 4 years old But they made sure that the style of   the building was similar to 
the original farm homestead Which is over there So I believe this farm 
has been around since the 1800s The late 1800s Come inside So I just love this really homely feel It’s like a little cottage suite It’s really lovely And what’s really great about it 
is that you’ve got your own stove here And a fully functional kitchen Which is great There’s a decent size fridge as well It’s very handy We’ve got some veggies here 
that were picked from the garden When we first arrived, we met Les Who’s one of the owners here He’s on the property with his brother Richard And they have their own garden of 
veggies that guests can use Which is really cool And what’s even more cool is 
that they went fishing the other day And caught all this salmon And offered us some salmon to have for dinner So that was just wonderful That’s great hospitality And speaking about hospitality When we first got here Our first visitor was a chook that 
just popped up on our back verandah Just wanting to say hi That was really cool So he was our welcome party Mr chook Or I should say Mrs chook It’s really friendly But a little bit aloof at the same time It’s like a cat So it just came up to our door It was a little bit curious Wanted to see who the new neighbours were That is so cool Now let’s just take you out to the back Which is another amazing feature of this property So I just love coming out onto this verandah 
and overlooking the rolling hills Oh you feel very much in the countryside here With the cows to one side There’s also sheep on this property And as I said before there’s chickens as well Oh you’re really getting back to nature here It’s wonderful Yeah so this is a productive farm So they do have cows and sheep and chickens And yeah it’s just so great to be in 
amongst farm animals right here So I’m really looking forward to sitting on 
this balcony and enjoying these views So let’s go back inside So we also have a nice table overlooking 
our lovely rolling hills And then we’ve got our bed here Plenty of extra linen and 
blankets in case it gets cold Which it will get a bit cooler here at night And they’ve got a heater there 
as well if you need it They’ve got hangers here So you can hang up your clothes They’ve got a TV with your standard TV channels And it’s all really spacious and comfortable Let’s have a look at the bathroom A lovely size for a bathroom Toilet of course Shower and a well-appointed basin So it’s yeah it’s really nice It’s new It’s only a couple of years old Looks really fresh Yeah it looks really fresh I love the whites That’s great And quite spacious as well Yeah it is Look we found our visitor Our… our welcome party Historic Henkley Farm is just a 
gorgeous and tranquil place So if you’re looking for a farm stay 
experience on the south coast Then Historic Henkley Farm is it We’d like to extend a big thanks to Richard 
and Les from Historic Henkley Farm For partnering with us in this video And making this video possible If you want to stay at Historic 
Henkley Farm as well Check the link in our video description Historic Henkley Farm also offers 
a unique and charming setting for weddings There is a serene chapel on site Perfect for intimate ceremonies The newly built sheep shed function centre   accommodates up to 80 guests 
for cocktail style events Or 50 for sit-down dinners Providing a rustic yet 
elegant space for receptions With beautiful country vistas [Music] We got up bright and early this 
morning to experience the farm at sunrise And it is just spectacular out here And it was really cute being 
able to feed the chickens And feed the calf I’m really loving this farm day 
experience in Central Tilba It is just so peaceful here I love waking up at the crack of dawn 
and going out to feed the chickens and the cows This rooster won first prize at the Candelo Show It’s a really different experience to what 
we’re used to back at home in Sydney [Music] Les and Richard were very generous with their time And gave us a personal tour of the farm Including a shed that was over 150 years old It’s a lovely little building You know How old’s the building? This part of the barn was 1870 [Music] These chickens are so cute We just came a moment ago And they just came running up to greet us They’re so friendly And Les and Richard were telling us that 
the most popular barn animals are not the sheep Not the cattle But the chickens It’s… it’s very easy to understand why [Music] Those sheep are so cute And they’re just following me I am so in love with Historic Henkley Farm The animals here are so friendly This sheep behind me just ran up and greeted me And it is just so gorgeous [Music] [Mystery Bay] Tilba’s only a couple of kilometres from the coast So you’re only about a 10-minute 
drive from Mystery Bay It’s definitely worth 
checking out if you’re in the area [Music] [ How to get to Tilba ] Tilba is a scenic 5-hour drive 
along the Princes Highway from Sydney And a three-hour drive from Canberra Premier Motor Service operates a direct bus from 
Sydney Central Station to Tilba once daily And the trip takes 8 hours While there’s no direct bus from Canberra You can travel to Bateman’s Bay Then transfer to a Premier Motor 
Service coach to Tilba The total trip takes around 5 hours We hope you’ve enjoyed this Australia travel 
vlog about Tilba New South Wales If you did be sure to give it a 
like and leave us a comment We’d like to give a big thank you to Richard 
and Les from Historic Henkley Farm For partnering with us 
and making this video possible Our next New South Wales 
South Coast destination is   the stunning seaside town of Bermagui This idyllic spot blew us away So make sure you don’t miss it And if you haven’t already, 
check out our recent travel guide All about Narooma Just up the road from Tilba And full of incredible oysters, wildlife and more We are Bucket List Travellers See you next time [Music]

Discover the charm of Tilba Tilba and Central Tilba in our latest Australia travel vlog! In this immersive Tilba travel guide, we explore the beautifully preserved heritage villages nestled along the NSW South Coast, offering the perfect countryside getaway. Join us as we stay at the enchanting Historic Henkley Farm, a stunning example of Farm stay Australia that rivals the beloved River Cottage. From exploring boutique shops Tilba to indulging in NSW South Coast food, this video is your ultimate guide to South Coast travel. We share the fascinating history of the area, local legends and breathtaking views of Gulaga (Mother Mountain).

Whether you’re planning a NSW Weekend Getaway, a scenic road trip NSW or just searching for Australia hidden gems, Tilba is not to be missed. Experience the relaxed village life and creative spirit that defines the NSW Sapphire Coast and get insider tips from us—your favourite Aussie travel couple, Bucket List Travellers. This NSW South Coast Travel Guide is part of our ongoing journey to uncover the best regional NSW travel experiences. Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more adventures and Australia vlogs!

🛏️Special thanks to Les and Richard at Historic Henkley Farm for partnering with us to bring this Tilba travel guide to life!

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0:00 Intro to Tilba Travel Guide | NSW South Coast travel
0:39 History of Tilba Tilba and Central Tilba | Australia hidden gems
1:01 Aboriginal culture | Yuin Nation and Gulaga Mountain
1:23 Exploring Tilba Tilba and Central Tilba | Austrailan countryside getaway
2:20 Gulaga (Mother Mountain) | Sacred site in regional NSW travel
2:46 Scenic hikes on the NSW Sapphire Coast | Tilba Tilba walking trail
3:18 NSW South Coast food and artisan finds | Central Tilba markets
3:50 Fair trade boutique shops NSW Tilba | Arcadia Tilba Makers and Merchants
4:17 Candle shop in South Coast NSW | Passionfish
4:42 Retro candy shop NSW Australia | Tilba Sweet Spot
4:57 Handcrafted goods in boutique shops Tilba | Tilba Leather
5:26 Best boutique shops in NSW | Where to shop in Tilba
5:59 Hidden gem in Tilba Tilba | Foxglove & Co Gardens
6:37 Iconic NSW South Coast food stop | Tilba Dairy
7:25 NSW foodie highlights | Where to eat in Tilba
7:28 Best Aussie meat pie | Tilba Bakery
8:01 Top cafes in country NSW | Ellen’s Pantry
8:14 French market food in regional NSW | La Gallete
8:27 Charming country general store in NSW Australia | Pam’s Store
8:41 Best country pub in NSW | Sweetwater Tilba
8:52 Must-visit vineyard in Australia | Tilba Valley Winery and Ale House
9:08 Where to dine on the NSW Sapphire Coast | Dromedary Hotel
9:36 Unique Tilba accommodation & Farm stay Australia | Historic Henkley Farm
15:56 Hidden gem beaches in South Coast NSW | Mystery Bay
16:08 Australia travel guide | How to get to Tilba
16:34 Australia travel vlog | Tilba Aussie travel couple adventure

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