About 20 minutes from the main strip of Nelson Bay, at Soldiers Point, you will find Bannisters hotel. Bannisters has restored an old retro motel (Salamander) into beautiful boutique accommodation. It is nestled amongst the bush, complete with bird life from the outlook of your balcony as well as amazing water views. The tranquil environment … Continue reading Bannisters Hotel @ Port Stephens
Outfield cafe has always been a great place for food and coffee. It’s also the perfect spot to grab your food and a picnic blanket and sit outside in the sunshine. Located in the inner west in the “outfield” of a cricket pitch in Yeo Park, Ashfield. Outfield now have a retail line for picnic … Continue reading Isoking picnic tables @ Outfield Cafe, Ashfield
Throughout 2020, with the rise of Covid19 and all the changes to dining and hospitality, I’ve made a concerted effort to remain passionate and dedicated to supporting businesses. I’ve continued to buy take out, dine in when regulations ceased. I’ve promoted businesses and even pointed out their focus on maintaining safe practices. They’ve needed help … Continue reading Google Connect Guiding Star
Common Grounds is a great little café in the historic town of Morpeth. This little town is in the Hunter region, about 30 minutes away from the Hunter Valley main area. The café is situated alongside the Hunter river, and if you sit in the rear of the café, you have a view of the … Continue reading Common Grounds @ Morpeth
We always love a good Japanese meal, infact it is our favourite cuisine. Its great to see that Motto Motto offers casual contemporary Japanese dining at super reasonable prices. Some may describe it as fast food style dining, as the NSW venues are in shopping centres, and you can order at the counter or via … Continue reading Motto Motto @ Macquarie Centre, North Ryde
Two Bobs Bakery can be found on Yacaaba Street in Nelson Bay. Sellers of an impressive white sourdough which we tried at Rick Stein Bannisters, as well as plenty of other bread varieties from ciabatta to brioche. We purchased some of the fresh country white as well as a spelt, honey and oat loaf. We … Continue reading Two Bobs Bakery @ Nelson Bay
Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters is a unique experience, located in Anna Bay in Port Stephen’s. You get the opportunity to experience ocean life in an outdoor aquarium that focuses on providing an interactive experience to customers. It is perfect for anyone of any age. It’s also suitable for wheelchairs and older people with flat … Continue reading Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters
Whilst in Nelson Bay, we were searching online for things to do and found this cruise. Moonshadow run a Dolphin discovery cruise. The cruise is 1.5 hours, departing at 10:30 and 1:30 daily from d’Albora Marina and Cruise Passenger Terminal in Nelson Bay. The large vessel is extremely comfortable and clean and they are focused … Continue reading Dolphin Discovery Cruise @ Moonshadow, Nelson Bay
The Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is a resort in Lovedale in NSW’s iconic winemaking region, just 2 hours north of Sydney. The luxury accomodation has excellent facilities, with a large golf course on site, a new and well stocked gymnasium, a tennis court, outdoor pool, kids game room and huge grounds to walk around. There’s … Continue reading Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
The Blaxland Inn is in a central location of the Hunter Valley, on the main road leading to the centre of Pokolbin. It is housed in a country style house with inside dining and also space out front (covered). It is classified as Modern Australian, but could also be referred to as a steakhouse / … Continue reading The Blaxland Inn @ The Hunter Valley
