With the new M8 open, we decided to head out to Sydney Zoo, near Blacktown, since the journey now only takes about 35 minutes. It would sometimes probably take longer to get over the bridge to Taronga for us. The Sydney Zoo is a large precinct and home to over 4,000 animals, including endangered species … Continue reading Sydney Zoo
Whilst on a trip to South Australia, we travelled through the McLaren Vale wine region to visit some wineries and restaurants. We booked into the Salopian Inn, as recommended by multiple people, located in a picturesque area surrounded by beautiful vineyards. Set in a quaint house, with climbing greenery on the exterior and it’s unique … Continue reading Salopian Inn
If you’re in South Australia, be sure to head out to the German influenced town of Hahndorf. Whilst in Hahndorf, we recommend visiting the Farm Barn with the family. It is a children’s farmyard and wildlife park but also a great place to play in the park and have a picnic. Whilst in the park, … Continue reading Hahndorf Farm Barn
D’Arenberg is located just an hour from Adelaide in heart of the Mclaren Vale wine region, with the artistic cube building dominating the site. This d'Arenberg Cube is a five level structure a wine sensory room, gallery, restaurant and tasting room. It is a huge cube structure that we hear was inspired by the complexities … Continue reading D’Arenberg in South Australia
Links Lady Bay Resort is a golf course and resort located 1 hr from Adelaide and30 from Mclaren Vale, situated adjacent to the seaside town of Normanville. The outlook of this resort is picturesque with rolling greens and plenty of kangaroos to see. The resort has large comfortable rooms and even with their own separate … Continue reading Links Lady Bay @ Normanville, SA
Peppers Manor house (formerly Mt Broughton) is located in Sutton Forest in the pitcturesque Southern Highlands. This region is home to beautiful landscapes and features such parks, historic sites, golf courses, walking tracks and plenty of boutique shops to wander around. There’s plenty of wineries too and numerous spots for events such as weddings. Located … Continue reading Peppers Manor House
Osborn House is a boutique hotel located in the Southern Highlands, in Bundanoon, just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney’s CBD. The hotel is amongst bushland and gardens with sweeping views of the hills around it. As you enter the property, take time to take in the beautiful scenery of Morton National Park. The property is … Continue reading Osborn House
The Crystalbrook Kingsley is situated in the heart of Newcastle, opposite City Hall and close to other attractions, as well as being super close to the harbour and beach. It is about 2 hours or 160 km north of Sydney and near to Port Stephens, the Hunter Valley and on the way up to Port … Continue reading Crystalbrook Kingsley
On now until 15 Jan, the Powerhouse Museum has an exhibition titled “Gucci Garden Archetypes”. It is an immersive, multi sensory multimedia exhibition with multiple rooms for visitors to walk through. Enter into a dark room with pink walls plush pink carpet and read up about the exhibition or scan your QR code for an … Continue reading Gucci Garden Archetypes @ Powerhouse Museum
Osborn House is a boutique hotel located in the Southern Highlands, in Bundanoon, just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney’s CBD. The hotel is amongst bushland and gardens with sweeping views of the hills around it. As you enter the property, take time to take in the beautiful scenery of Morton National Park. We are staying … Continue reading Fire Feast @ Osborn House
