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<\/p>\nA NEW destination for award-winning spirits is set to join the Northern Rivers agritourism trail next year, with Winding Road Distilling Co. planning to open its cellar doors in Tintenbar.<\/p>\n
Mark and Camille Awad, owners of the distillery, are finalising a construction certificate with Ballina Shire Council for a tasting room that will be open to the public.<\/p>\n
The couple aim to share how they create their award-winning spirits, tapping into a growing agritourism industry.<\/p>\n
Business NSW’s regional director for the Northern Rivers, Jane Laverty, said it was the perfect time for local businesses to explore agritourism, with the region experiencing its “Barossa moment.”<\/p>\n
Visitors were keen to explore the towns and villages in the region, she said, with distilleries and cellar door visits high on the list of things to do.<\/p>\n
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“It’s celebrating what we make off the land and meeting the locals who are passionate about what they do,” she said.<\/p>\n
“They are prepared to get out and about. The great road trip is back.”<\/p>\n
Business NSW has encouraged councils across the Northern Rivers to collaborate in creating a seamless experience for visitors.<\/p>\n
Camille said such support would help businesses like theirs encourage tourists to stay longer and explore what the region has to offer.<\/p>\n
“We love Tintenbar. We’d love to share how beautiful it is,” she said.<\/p>\n
“We’re here. We can hold people here. We just need that support.”<\/p>\n
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