Carrington | Wickham | Tighes Hill | Maryville | Islington
Originating as Carrodise in 2025 teaming up with the Throsby Basin Business Chamber (TBBC), Our Throsby was established by passionate business owners in the Throsby Basin areas with a shared vision: to bring renewed energy, connection and vibrancy to this iconic precinct. Backed by a major grant from the NSW Government’s Office of the 24-Hour Economy, the Collective has created a bold, unified identity that celebrates and promotes the very best of the area.
A destination to dwell, explore, and experience. Come and discover Our Throsby.
Connecting five vibrant villages along Throsby Creek, Our Throsby shines a light on bustling markets, live music, hidden gems and curated local experiences. Our mission is to celebrate community, support local businesses, and inspire discovery — cultivating a welcoming destination and trusted village guide for locals and visitors alike.
Join us on 16th of April at 5:30pm at Earp Distillery for the official launch. Enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow business owners and community members, and step into an immersive experience showcasing what Our Throsby has to offer.
We invite local businesses, makers and creatives to join our growing network and be part of shaping the future of Our Throsby.
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, connected by Throsby Creek. Along the way, enjoy curated tastings showcasing local produce, bold flavours, and meet the people behind some of Newcastle’s best food and drink.
More than a food tour, Explore Throsby is an invitation to connect with place—discovering the district’s reinvention, creativity, and community one delicious stop at a time. A destination to dwell, explore, and experience. Come and discover Our Throsby.
Tour Details:
• Duration: 3.5-hour guided walking tour
• Walking Experience: Meander through the Throsby Villages along mostly flat paths at a relaxed pace, covering approximately 2.5km
• Venues & Tastings: Stop at four unique local venues with food included at each stop
• Meet the Makers: Hear the stories behind the venues and food, with the opportunity to meet the people creating it
• Guided by a Local Foodie: Learn about the villages, with foodie facts and local history sprinkled throughout the tour
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, connected by Throsby Creek. Along the way, enjoy curated tastings showcasing local produce, bold flavours, and meet the people behind some of Newcastle’s best food and drink.
More than a food tour, Explore Throsby is an invitation to connect with place—discovering the district’s reinvention, creativity, and community one delicious stop at a time. A destination to dwell, explore, and experience. Come and discover Our Throsby.
Tour Details:
• Duration: 3.5-hour guided walking tour
• Walking Experience: Meander through the Throsby Villages along mostly flat paths at a relaxed pace, covering approximately 2.5km
• Venues & Tastings: Stop at four unique local venues with food included at each stop
• Meet the Makers: Hear the stories behind the venues and food, with the opportunity to meet the people creating it
• Guided by a Local Foodie: Learn about the villages, with foodie facts and local history sprinkled throughout the tour