How to Get There Port Stephens is an easy 2 1/2 hour drive north of Sydney, and is famous for its pristine beaches, nature walks and sprawling sand dunes. It’s the perfect destination…
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We recently enjoyed a long weekend in our nation’s capital, Canberra, with our 2.5 year old daughter. Canberra is a great city to visit with kids and we enjoyed a busy 3…
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Bespoke Letterpress and The Press Shop is a dual-purpose space located in Bowral, just 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney. The Southern Highlands is an area famous for its rolling hills, spacious farmland and…
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The Southern Highlands is a region in NSW comprising of many villages filled with award-winning wineries, amazing food, stunning landscapes and colonial charm. It’s the perfect destination to escape the big smoke for…
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For the perfect country escape, look no further than Bowral. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney and nestled in the Southern Highlands, this charming town offers great food, wine and shopping options, making…
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Goonoo Goonoo (pronounced gun-a-gun-oo) is the ultimate destination to stay, eat and relax. Located 25km south of Tamworth and set across 4000ha of land, this former sheep station had fallen into disrepair…
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Orange’s burgeoning food and wine scene makes this town the perfect weekend away for food buffs. From trendy cafes serving up innovative dishes using local produce to divine bakeries and fine dining restaurants, Orange has…
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Welcome to part 3 of my guide to Mudgee! So far I’ve covered all the delightful eating and drinking opportunities this town has to offer, and now we finish with my guide to shopping and…
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The Mudgee Region is home to some of Australia’s finest vineyards, but there is more to this area than just wine. With a huge range of local beers and distilled spirits available…
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Mudgee is a charming historic town located in the central west of New South Wales, and is around a 3.5 hours drive from Sydney. Well known for its gorgeous architecture, abundance of…
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Melbourne has to be one of my favourite cities, and I try and pop down for a visit at least once a year. Now that I have my sister and agency located in Melbourne too, this…
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This is a bold statement, I know, but I honestly think Cradle Mountain is perhaps the most beautiful place in all of Australia. The stunning scenery, the gorgeous accommodation, the serenity, the…
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Something pretty incredible is happening to Newcastle right now. Vacant shops are being filled with boutique coffee houses and organic cafes, small bars are opening up and laneways are being decorated with colourful…
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I’m a huge fan of Tasmania (see my other Tassie guides here) and love everything about its friendly people, breathtaking landscapes and amazing food. So when an opportunity came to explore its…
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Thanks to Nuffnang, Destination NSW, Qantas and Rydges I’ve been living in Sydney for over 20 years now and must admit sometimes it’s a little too easy to take this gorgeous city…
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In recent years, South Australia’s Adelaide has risen high on the list of favoured getaway destinations, especially among young professionals. With one of a kind historical sites to discover and explore, incredible food, wine…