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
Located on, you guessed it, a Mountain Ridge, just 8km from Berry. The winery has sweeping views of Coolangatta, Berry, Saddleback and Cambewarra Mountains. Head into the cellar door and you’ll find a bar to do tastings, a cafe and restaurant. But we recommend heading outdoors and having a wine after your tasting as the … Continue reading Mountain Ridge Wines
If you’re looking for a unique Sydney experience like no other, then you’ve found it at Taronga Zoo’s “Roar and Snore”. This is a wildlife and camping experience set amongst the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Taronga Zoo has been on the site for 103 years so it certainly a strong part of Sydney's history. … Continue reading Roar and Snore @ Taronga Zoo
Coolangatta Estate is a winery in the Shoalhaven. Coolangatta has a long history and thus they have selected a name which derives from the local Aboriginal dialect, pronounced cullungatti, meaning beautiful view. This, you will soon discover if take the incredible Bigfoot Adventure tour in the monster truck to the top of the mountain. The … Continue reading Monster Trucks and Wine @ Coolangatta Estate
We had the pleasure of staying at the stunning Bangalay Luxury Villas, only 2.5 hours from the Sydney CBD, in Shoalhaven Heads, which we found out about through Destination NSW. You can read about the accomodation through our blog here. In this relaxing seaside location, there is also an amazing on site restaurant, Bangalay Dining. … Continue reading Bangalay Dining
Where can you get fresh seafood and the best fish and chips? Destination New South Wales and Visit Shoalhaven put us on to a gem of a location called Greenwell Point. East of Nowra in the Shoalhaven area of the New South Wales South Coast, it is such a nice location by the water. Voted … Continue reading Award winning fish and chips @ Pelican Rocks Cafe
When visiting the Shoalhaven area, there are plenty of great eateries. The beautiful and historic village town of Berry is a big draw card in this regards. Queen Street Eatery is one of the top dining venues in Berry. Run by mother/ daughter team; Bec and Louise, along with a great team of staff, this … Continue reading Queen Street Eatery in Berry
Fun fact; Jim once held the world oyster shocking record 30 oysters 2 and 34 seconds! How amazing is that! Whilst his record might have been overtaken, his oysters are still being sold and at such a high quality. This is a family business and we loved this operation. Their oysters certainly are their passion. … Continue reading The freshest oysters @ Jim Wild’s oysters
You can find Silos Estate and it’s vineyard in a restored dairy farm, originally operating from 1870. It has award winning cottage accommodation, a cellar door, art gallery and an amazing restaurant in its Silo, situated amongst rolling hills, vineyards and gardens in the beautiful town of Berry, approximately 2.5 hours from Sydney CBD. On … Continue reading Silos restaurant and catering service by ‘Smith and the chef’
When we travel, we always try to seek out a good local bakery and quite often we will find something we really like. Berry Woodfired Sourdough has been on our list for sometime and we were happy we stopped in for a visit. Set in a cottage in the quiet leafy back streets of Berry, … Continue reading Breakfast and baked goods at Berry Woodfired Sourdough
