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Darkes Forest, New South Wales

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Darkes Forest is a rural locality in the local government areas of the City of Wollongong in the Illawarra region and the Wollondilly Shire in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. At the 2016 census, it had a population of 115. It is home to the Dharawal National Park and also features several farms. Darkes Glenbernie Orchard is the last remaining commercial orchard in Darkes Forest. Orchards were a feature of the area from 1890 when a French vigneron identified the area as being suitable for growing. The orchard grows predominantly apples and stone fruits. In recent years the farm has been value adding to its fresh product. Several products are made from its fresh produce and honey. The farm uses its fruit to make apple cider and apple cider vinegar. Darkes Cider won gold medals at the World Cider Awards 2017 & 2018. Darkes Brewing has also won accolades for its honey meads, including a carbonated mead. The orchard has become an iconic regional tourism attraction and many people visit to experience picking fruit from mid November till May each year. The farm uses a 50-seat tractor train to take visitors on interpretive tours through the 100 acre farm.

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Darkes Forest, New South Wales
Darkes Forest Road, Wollongong City Council Darkes Forest

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2508 Wollongong City Council, Darkes Forest
New South Wales, Australia
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