AAT Kings – Bushfire Recover ygivebac k Experience: #Emptyesky to Shoa lhaven

This season’s Australian bushfires saw many regional tourism businesses devastated and emptied of tourists during peak season. In response, AAT Kings moved quickly to launch not-for-profit bushfire relief experiences to provide support directly to tourism communities. The experiences were designed in collaboration with the local community to inject funds into local businesses and support farmers. The #Emptyesky to Shoalhaven ex-sydney day trip’s first stop is Kangaroo Valley, for morning tea at a local café or a spot of shopping for leather goods, antiques or artwork in the town’s stores. Next up is the Nowra Farmers Market, where fresh and seasonal produce is sourced daily, with some items coming from the farm to shelves within 24 hours. Travellers are encouraged to bring along an esky to fill with produce and the many delicacies available from local farmers. Guests are then treated to a private lunch at Bangalay Dining, made from locally sourced and native ingredients, and hosted by the people who produced them. Over lunch, travellers have the chance to hear the stories of recovery of those who were affected by the bushfires, before heading back to Sydney.