Paperbark Tours has developed some exciting itineraries for Midweek Getaways in the Barrington Tops and Hunter Valley region. The Barrington Tops are the southern-most of Australia's World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests, within easy access of Sydney and offering some wonderful nature, heritage, food and wine experiences.

The region features enchanting rainforests and pristine rivers in the Barrington Tops National Park, gently rolling hills, historic villages and dedicated farmers producing delicious wine and foods in beautiful settings. Despite all this the district remains quiet and peaceful, with a delightful absence of crowds, traffic and development.

You have a choice of two itineraries - both have their own charms yet each is slightly different in emphasis.

The Wine and World Heritage tour offers a true taste of the Barringtons - an introduction to the national park plus some great food and wine experiences and the opportunity to pamper yourself at the same time as getting close to nature.

The Pure Barringtons tour offers a similar four-star experience but spends more time in the national park and is ideal for those looking to explore a bit more of this World Heritage region.

Barrington Tops Wine and World Heritage (BTER)

3 days, 2 nights.

Pick up from Sydney and return

Give yourself a break from the grind with a revitalising few days in the Barrington Tops.

You'll be picked up from Sydney on Tuesday and return on Thursday. In between you'll explore World Heritage forests, streams and waterfalls, visit local farms and wineries for a taste of award-winning local produce and have plenty of time to indulge in resort-based activities, pamper yourself with a beauty treatment, or just kick back and unwind. You'll return to Sydney via the Hunter Valley, including a cellar door tour and winery lunch.

Pure Barringtons Getaway (BTRD)

3 days, 2 nights.

Pick up from Sydney and return.

This enchanting trip to the Barrington Tops gives you a great chance to see some of the best rainforest walks and panoramic views available in this World Heritage listed area.

You'll see ancient Antarctic Beech forests and pristine waterfalls, stay in a riverside mountain valley resort and visit local lavender and herb farms for a taste of award-winning local produce. You'll return to Sydney via the charming historic village of Wollombi including lunch in the famous Tavern and a look through the village's shops and galleries.