A weekend in the Gold Coast is a quintessential Australian getaway and Palm Beach is a new favourite. We feel that there's no need to travel up to the over commercialised Surfers or Broadbeach (and you stay away from those schoolies). There are plenty of great places to visit in the Palm Beach area and … Continue reading Where to go in the Gold Coast @ Palm Beach
Distillery Botanica is set up on the perfect site for a Gin distillery. This Central Coast Distillery is located in Erina on a leafy 3 hectare site in a residential area. This space was once known as the Fragrant Gardens. The head distiller Philip Moore started out as a herbalist, initially taking over the gardens … Continue reading Get into the spirit @Distillery Botanica
Terrigal is one of those beachside locations we’d be happy to return to time and time again. We love the beach, the fish and chip stores, the friendly locals and being able to stay in some great accommodation to make the most of the stay. We love the reliable and comfortable Crowne Plaza Terrigal. Absolute … Continue reading Relax and unwind by the sea @ Terrigal Crowne Plaza
Attention all chocolate lovers - do you want a one stop chocolate shop where you can learn, create, taste and take home? This is the place for you! The chocolate factory can be found in West Gosford in the central coast of NSW, just outside the Gosford city. The factory has tours, a gourmet cafe, … Continue reading The chocolate factory – the sweetest place on the central coast
Sarah knows I am a whisky enthusiast and came across the perfect gift for an anniversary present. Not a bottle of whisky, but an experience involving whisky. This whisky blending experience is offered by Archie Rose Distillery in the inner Sydney Suburb of Rosebery. The Whisky Blending experience is great for everyone, from those not … Continue reading Where to blend your own Whisky @Archie Rose
Q Dining, residing on the second floor of the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, a level below the famous Hacienda bar is a beautiful place to enjoy lunch or dinner by the harbour. Recently renovated, the restaurant is stunning. Floor to ceiling class windows to take in the view of the harbour and the iconic … Continue reading Q dining @ Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
We are not Vegans but do value the health benefits of a plant based diet. We also don’t mind trying anything. We’d heard plenty of good things about Paperbark restaurant in Waterloo and we were keen to check it out. We booked and went on our Anniversary, for it is the sort of restaurant you … Continue reading Native inspired Vegan degustation @ Paperbark
We’d been recommended by a few people to go to Bella Brutta in Newtown, as these tipsters spoke of its great pizzas and casual vibe to enjoy a social catch up with a few drinks. There’s been a lot of hype, for it received a timeout award. You can judge for yourself whether it meets … Continue reading Bella Brutta @ Newtown
When we heard about the Pearl farm tours in the Central Coast, it piqued our interest, for I am a lover of pearls. Since I was given a string for my 21st birthday; they have been a favoured jewellery feature of mine. Pearls of Australia are a company comprised of Broken Bay Pearl Farm (NSW) … Continue reading Tours of NSW’s only Pearl Farm @ Broken Bay Pearl Farm, Woy Woy
Being brought up in the country, I do have a tendency to like things a little bit rustic. When we stepped foot into Saddles property at Mt White, I instantly connected to its theming and it brought back fond memories of a Country life. Together, we both like little weekend getaways, so the fact that … Continue reading Picturesque dining @ Saddles Mt White
