The Cape to Cape Track – Perth
Uncover the hidden side of Margaret River… on foot Been slack over the weekend? Take a walk. Margaret River, just a 3-hour drive south of Perth, is world famous for premium wine, waves and walking. Why not combine the three with the Cape to Cape Track, a 135km trail which shows off the southwest’s best natural beauty? Rugged coastline, pristine beaches, karri forests, limestone cliffs – all moments from this region’s famed vineyards....
36 Hours in the Blue Mountains
Go west, where autumn attractions are at their peak (and valleys) Dramatic valleys and blue-tinged vistas. Invigorating mountain air. Grand hotels and art deco cafes. It’s little wonder the Blue Mountains have been Sydney’s playground for more than 100 years, and autumn is the perfect time of year to visit. Take the train or jump in the car and escape to the mountains in a mere two hours. SATURDAY 9am: Art Deco Discoveries Katoomba –...
Melbourne’s Ice Lounge: The Coolest Place to Chill Out this New Year
Be part of the cool crowd at Melbourne’s Chill on Ice Lounge. Experience sub-zero temperatures as you quench your thirst with sublime cocktails in a bar made entirely of ice. It’s a winter wonderland of ice sculptures and cool music, and at minus 10 degrees it’s definitely the coolest place in Melbourne! Feel the freeze of the fan forced blizzard as you enter the Ice Lounge – the coolest bar in Melbourne. Be surrounded by more than...
A weekend on the Hawkesbury: 45 minutes away and pure bliss
Whether it is a last minute New Year’s plan or just a short summer break in the works, the Hawkesbury River is the ideal destination to get away from it all. Rejuvenate or simply enjoy some good times with friends, family or lovers – all without having to go the distance. 45 minutes from Sydney lies another world… A hidden world with outstretched waters, jetties, private boat access, jumping fish, fine dining – and most of all,...
Sydney’s Best Fish and Chip Shops
1. Bondi Surf Seafoods Voted Sydney’s best fish n chips, Bondi’s oldest fish shop gets fresh seafood from the markets each day and grills or fries it to order. Take your purchase to the beach for eating and you’ll be thinking life doesn’t get much better. But it does. They also do deep-fried Mars Bars. 128 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach. Tel: (02) 9130 4554 2. Ocean Foods Let the brightly coloured fish outside show you the way to what the...
True coffee at Melbourne Central with Plantation
Welcome the Caffeine King to Melbourne Central. Another installment of the empire behind St Ali….is this Sensory Lab outpost. This time he’s headed upstairs to Melbourne Central’s new level two Dining Hall, opening specialty coffee outlet Plantation. While coffee connoisseurs can expect a new experimental coffee encounter, others will relish this convenient pre-work or mid-shop high-class coffee stop. You’ll arrive at an eight-metre...
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