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
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
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
This Christmas we’ve curated a collection of one-of-a-kind gifts, limited-time offers, and unforgettable festive experiences across the Throsby district. Celebrate the season with local businesses and explore the unique charm of Carrington, Wickham, Maryville, Islington, and Tighes Hill.
Grounded by Design – Paint Your Piece for Christmas
Get festive and creative this season by decorating two handmade Christmas tags using underglaze paints — handmade by Myf, painted by you. Includes two small coffees from Frankie the van. Pieces ready for pick-up 1–2 weeks later. $60 for two.
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Upcycle – Gift-making with a Purpose
Create meaningful gifts using reclaimed fabrics and circular-economy materials in Upcycle Newcastle’s workshops: Simple Backpack (15 Nov) or Kitchen Essentials (22 Nov).
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Clyde Street Arts – One Night Only Community Market
Join this vibrant market with open studios, art sales, handmade and recycled goods, food trucks, live music, DJs, and vintage karaoke. Friday 12 Dec, from 4:30 pm.
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Downunder Tattooz – Gift a Lasting Memory
Celebrate Christmas with $50 off appointments at Downunder Tattooz, Maryville (follow @ourthrosby). Limited prints and merch also available.
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Unison Coffee Roasters – Santa’s Little Helper
Stock up or gift a 250g bag of Santa’s Little Helper beans, plus brewing gear.
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MOA & CO – Christmas Extravaganza & Gift Ideas
Two-day Christmas Market (5–6 Dec) with live Christmas trees, food trucks, local cheeses, artisanal products, wreath-making workshops, and more. Gift boxes available for individuals or corporate gifts, including coffee beans, chocolate, and handmade mugs.
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A Curated Christmas Blending Experience – Earp Distilling Co
Create your own 200ml bottle of Vodka, Gin, or Rum with Christmas botanicals and a custom holiday label. Includes guidance from the Experiences team. $49 for blending class. Option to enjoy a $60 Sunday Long Lunch Menu or $12 House Spirtz menu.
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Foster & Co Hairdressing – Complimentary Foot Spa
Enjoy a complimentary foot spa during your appointment.
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Wickham St Studios – Feel Real Gift
Give 21 days of access to Wickham St Studios for $99 — the gift of feeling fabulous.
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More festive fun and experiences for the little ones are coming soon!
Get ready to raise a glass, special offers and tastings for beer lovers will be announced shortly!
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Visit or book participating businesses
Redeem your curated Christmas offers
Wander through vibrant streets, uncover hidden gems, and experience the best of Throsby’s local creativity. Don’t forget to tag @ourthrosby and use #ACuratedChristmas to share your festive finds and experiences!
Create something truly personal with an Earp Distilling Co signature Blending Experience, where you and your guest will explore botanicals, taste test, and handcraft a bespoke spirit using your choice of gin, vodka, or rum. Together, you’ll agree on your final blend, which will be bottled as a shared 500ml take-home keepsake – the perfect memento of your evening.
Throughout your evening, you’ll enjoy a 3 course meal, from starters through to dessert.
Grounded Gathering’s were created for people who want a reason to come together. Hosted by Grounded By Designs in collaboration with MOA & co, Noman Wines and Bloom With Us, this relaxed afternoon is designed to be shared. Book a piece, invite the people you care about, and spend time creating, eating, sipping and catching up around a table.
Paint Your Piece is a relaxed, self-directed ceramic painting experience. Choose from a small selection of handmade, bisque-fired ceramic pieces such as ornament tags, cups, or plates and decorate it in your own way using underglaze paints, brushes and tools. No experience is needed, just a love of getting creative.
Your painted piece will be clear-glazed and fired, ready for collection before February 28, offering a functional reminder of the time spent together.
Alongside Grounded By Designs, MOA & co plays a key role in each event, offering their warm, creative space and the option to pre-purchase artisan charcuterie boards to enjoy during your session. Thoughtfully prepared using seasonal ingredients, these boards are designed to be shared and enjoyed slowly while you paint.
NOMAN Wines will be pouring a selection of their thoughtfully made wines, crafted with minimal intervention and a strong connection to place. A relaxed opportunity to taste, chat with Sam, and take home a bottle (or two) to enjoy later.
Flowers by Bloom With Us will be available to purchase on the day. Thoughtfully selected, seasonal blooms to take home for yourself or gift for a special someone, adding a simple, beautiful touch to the experience.
Each Grounded Gathering is seasonally shaped, with subtle shifts in mood, colour and energy across the year. The heart of the experience remains the same: making by hand, sharing space and enjoying the simple pleasure of being together.
Your ticket includes a bisque-fired ceramic piece to paint and decorate, use of underglaze paints, brushes and tools, clear glaze, and firing plus three wine tasters. Pre-book your charcuterie board and dessert board to enjoy on the day.
This Grounded Gathering is designed to be shared. Book a piece, invite the people you care about, and set aside an afternoon to create and spend time together.