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
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
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
We like to go for a drive on a weekend and find some new spots to explore, and if it’s near the beach, even better. We headed to the Northern Beaches on the weekend and stopped off in Narrabeen where we enjoyed a beautiful lunch at Cabana beach Kiosk. It is located on the upper … Continue reading Lunch by the ocean @ Cabana Beach Kiosk
Project Snail run pottery and design classes for the beginner to advanced student in their studios in Newtown, Sydney. Developed by Korean artist Daegeon and Rebecca to encourage thinking and creativity. We enrolled for the “experience”, a single class for $79. This included an intro to clay work and throwing on a potters wheel and … Continue reading Project Snail @ Newtown
Fisherman’s Wharf in Woy Woy is located on a little Jetty over the Brisbane Waters and it is an institution of the Central Coast. We ate at the Takeaway fish and chip shop previously, which also houses a seafood market if you’d prefer to have your food by the beach or at home. This time … Continue reading Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant @ Woy Woy
Bells at Killcare is a luxury 5 star boutique hotel / private coastal retreat situated up in the beautiful surrounding hills of Killcare, only 1.5 hours from Sydney. Whilst staying there, or even just pop in for a visit and dine at their on site restaurant: “The Wild Flower Bar & Dining”. The restaurant could … Continue reading The Wild Flower Bar & Dining @ Bells at Killcare
Bells at Killcare is a luxury 5 star boutique hotel / private coastal retreat situated up in the beautiful surrounding hills of Killcare, only 1.5 hours from Sydney. Style blends country and coastal with it’s blue and white colour palate, wooden furniture and hamptons style design. The site has immaculately manicured gardens and even an … Continue reading Bells at Killcare – amazing luxury getaway
On a trip to the Central Coast, we do a bit of research to find a spot to have lunch. Ooomph has some good reviews and their IG show cases amazing pics of their patisserie goods and breads, so we decide to stop off there in East Gosford. The cafe is found down a back … Continue reading Ooopmh Cafe @ East Gosford
