NationalGeographicTravellerAustraliaandNewZealandWinter2018

AT A GLANCE

PACIFIC NORTHWEST PEAKS

AND POURS

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

★★★

DEPARTS 20 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug

and 19 Sep 2018

TR AVEL ST YLE Small-group trip

An exploration of the Pacific Northwest’s

unrivalled beauty combined with some

of the most imaginative craft beers in

the country.

HIGHLIGHTS

•   Local   beer    tastings    with

a professional guide

•   Crater  Lake    National    Park

•   Portland    and Seattle,    urban

gems of the Pacific Northwest

INCLUSIONS

Seven nights’ accommodation, meals as

indicated, transportation and sightseeing

as specified, beer aficionado guide.

FROM AU$4,145* / NZ$4,525*

*Prices are per person, twin share.

Terms and conditions apply.

From cool-climate pinot noir to

the most decadent donuts you

can find anywhere, this is where

foodie dreams come true.

a taste of

OREGON

F

amous for its New World wines,

craft beer scene and all manner of

sweet treats, there is a lot more to

Oregon than you could ever imagine.

Explore all Portland has to offer before

heading towards the wine regions,

beautiful coastline and mountainous

interior for a tasty tour.

WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINERIES

Its  history    only    dates   back    about   half    

a century, but hundreds of vineyards

dot the Willamette Valley, running from

Portland to Eugene. Here pinot noir

is   king,  but  you’ll also    taste   excellent   

chardonnay, pinot gris and riesling.

Whether you’re interested in biodynamic

wines or family-run vineyards, you’ll find

an easy route to follow.

SEAFOOD, EAT FOOD

The Oregon coastline offers up fine

clams, crabs and oysters, and you’ll find

them    on  menus   from    Cannon  Beach   to

Brookings.  But  for     a   closer interaction

with    your    dinner, head    to  Lincoln

City    where   you can join    a   crabbing    or

clamming    clinic. Learn   how to  catch,

identify,   clean   and cook    your    meal.

COASTAL bREWERIES

Oregon’s north coast is a haven for

craft beer lovers. Head to the port

city of Astoria, and settle in for a pint

of  Trolley Stop    Stout   at  Wet Dog Café

&    Brewery,   the  town’s oldest  beer

producer.   Buoy    Beer    Co  is  one of

the newer establishments. From its

waterfront warehouse, you can taste

freshly brewed  Cream   Ale  or  Mandarina

Bavaria Single  Hop IPA.

FARMS ON THE CITY’S EDGE

Just a short distance from Portland,

you can follow the Farmlandia Farm

Loop    that    takes   in   vineyards, producers   

of vegetables and herbs, and even

a mill. On Sundays, stroll around the

Milwaukie   Farmers Market  and     stock

up  for     a   picnic  at  historic    Luscher Farm.

(PORT)LAND OF PLENTY

In   Portland,  Oregon’s    capital of   quirk,

you     can taste   it  all.    On  a   Bike    and Brew

Tour, sip on craft brews from Hair of the

Dog Brewing Company and more.   Tuck

into handmade charcuterie from Olympia

Provisions, fried   chicken at  Reel    M   Inn

and     the     O   Captain,    My  Captain,    covered

in   vanilla    frosting    and Cap’n   Crunch, at

Voodoo Doughnut. For fine dining with

a   local   twist   head    to  Beast   or  Le  Pigeon.

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CONCIERGE