Mildura - Location Report

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MILDURA

QUINTESSENTIAL MILDURA

“Sunny, sultry Mildura is something of an oasis amid some really dry country, a modern town with its roots firmly in the grand old pastoralist era. Its other calling cards include art deco buildings and some of the best dining in provincial Victoria. The hinterland, too, is worth exploring, from the nearby wilderness national parks to Murray River activities that include fishing, swimming, canoeing, waterskiing, houseboating, taking a paddle-steamer cruise or playing on riverside golf courses. The weather up here is very much blue sky – you can expect warm, sunny days even in midwinter.”

— lonelyplanet.com

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THINGS TO DO

WINERIES

Discover local wines at welcoming cellar doors around the Mildura region. Meet the winemakers and hear about how they make their wines using state of the art techniques and equipment or traditional practices. As well as serving up great wines for you to sample and enjoy, some cellar doors and wineries run restaurants in beautiful surroundings and host musical and gourmet events.

Varieties - Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 

LOCAL PRODUCE MAP

Paddleboats

Board a historic paddleboat for a river cruise. Once an important trading route, the Murray River was busy with boats carrying wool from the region's stations and homesteads. 

PARKS AND NATURE

Did you know there are over one million hectares of national parks around the Mildura region? Pink Lakes - spectacular colours – click to read why it is has been given its name! Visit the World Heritage Mungo National Park, home of the famous Mungo Lady and Mungo Man, and explore a place rich in Aboriginal history. 

See more - click here for the Visit Mildura list of other parks to visit.

TOURS

Discover Mildura are organisers of day trips in and around Mildura.  Run by locals who can help you explore the Mungo National Park, explain the local history with heritage trails and show off the best of the food and wine available.

WHERE TO EAT

Stefano's Café Bakery – Great coffee & pastries
Pizza Café at the Grand – Modern Italian
Jim McDougall in Stefano's Cellar - fresh, contemporary menu

WHERE TO STAY

Wide variety of choice available – from camping to luxury options and everything in-between (you can also sleep on a houseboat as you glide down the river!). Click here for Visit Mildura's list of options.

“Mildura is sunny, pretty and relaxed. I loved the palm trees, wide streets with great cafes where you can sit outside and watch the world go by.”

— Ian Ormesher // Prescript Recruitment

GETTING THERE

Mildura is on the border of New South Wales and Victoria as well as being less than a 90 minute drive from South Australia.  Well connected with flights from Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne.

“Mildura’s big blue skies, sun soaked days and welcoming locals will cast a long and lasting impression, leaving treasured memories of holidays here.”

— visitmildura.com.au

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Perth - Location Report

QUINTESSENTIAL perth

“Understated and leisurely with its incomparable beaches and beautiful warm weather, Western Australia’s capital is the perfect sunny escape. ”

— australia.com

THINGS TO DO

Explore Kings Park, Fremantle , Rottnest Island and much more on this list of the top 10 experiences in Perth. Click here.

1. Enjoy Spectacular Views in Kings Park
2. Explore Perth’s Diverse Precincts
3. Visit the Historic Seaside Port of Fremantle
4. Hit Perth’s Small Bars
5. Explore Perth’s Museum, Gallery and Zoo
6. Chill Out or Surf at Perth’s Best Beaches
7. Feel an Adrenalin Rush with Perth’s Adventure Activities
8. Hop on a Ferry to Rottnest Island and Meet Quokkas
9. Sail Perth’s Beautiful River and Coastline
10. Plan a Swan Valley Winery Day Trip

Restaurants & Bars

Urban List - best bars - choose from rooftop drinks at Door 49; Enrique's School for Bullfighting or Varnish on King (they all seem to share quite unique names!).

Urban List - best restaurants & cafes. Try The Shorehouse; Post in the CBD; Wildflower with its rooftop views.

GETTING THERE

Perth is about a 4 hour flight from Sydney and there are direct flights from Asia and the Middle East. Perth Airport website - click here 

HOTELS

Mr & Mrs Smith - boutique hotels in Perth

Tablet - boutique hotels in Perth.

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Sunshine Coast - Location Report

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SUNSHINE COAST

Quintessential Sunshine Coast

Located in Queensland and beginning just 100km North of Brisbane, the wonderful Sunshine Coast lives up to its name and offers a whole lot to see and do - including some surprises to uncover! With five distinct regions, the Sunshine Coast has lush hinterland, freshwater rivers and lakes, subtropical forests, farmland and stunning national parks, as well as it's famous, pristine beaches and coastline brimming with opportunities for adventure.

The Sunshine Coast is well known for its 'laid back' vibe and stylish towns, attracting visitors from around the world, as well as a proud, local population. Here, towns are dotted throughout the region to explore, good food is abundant and locally grown. People have a relaxed, friendly attitude and there are endless ways to fill the sunny days in this all-year-around, great climate part of Australia.

Whilst on the Sunshine Coast, definitely spend time in Noosa, the region's best known and very stylish town - but don't miss the chance to explore Coolum, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and Caloundra, and the artistic and creative hinterland villages of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton.

NOOSA

Explore Hastings Street - Noosa's main street. It's full of restaurants, bars, boutique shops and galleries.  By day, you will see surfers with their boards alongside smartly dressed shoppers - the contrast being part of the charm.  By night, the street is lit with fairy lights hanging from the trees and the atmosphere feels very Mediterranean with people strolling from open-air bars to the beachside restaurants.

An elegant option for dining in Noosa is Sails Restaurant. Modern Australian cuisine, beach views, great for a special lunch or dinner. 

A relaxed option is the popular Miss Moneypenny's. Enjoy the lovely outside decking area. Serves cocktails and very tasty pizzas.

Noosa Main Beach is right by Hastings Street and is patrolled all year round for swimming safety.  This is a great location to learn how to surf or just to relax on the beach.

For a romantic evening, bring your own bottle of wine and catch a sunset cruise.  Ice bucket and glasses provided, you'll be taken along the river & canals at a leisurely pace. Perfect for taking in the evening light and unique scenery - some of the places you'll see are in fact only accessible by water.

GYMPIE REGION

A surprising contrast to the golden beaches the Sunshine Coast is so famous for, are the charming inland and Hinterland towns of the region. A great example being, Gympie. The 19th century gold mining town is wonderful step back in time. Colonial buildings line the streets and remnants of times gone by are well preserved in the heritage walks and museums. There is plenty more around Gympie, including its own nearby bit of coastline where you can visit Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay - famous for dolphin feeding and a great place for sailing.

Gympie Circa 1940

MARKETS

Of course, in such an abundant region, markets are the place to go for local food and artisan goods. Here are two to get started with!

Only a 20 minute drive away from Noosa, Eumundi Markets are open every Wednesday & Saturday and definitely worth a visit. Their ethos is “we make it, bake it, grow it, sew it”. You'll find individual stalls selling paintings, jewellery, furniture and also great food and local produce.

Caloundra Street Fair, from 8am - 1pm every Sunday, are known as the best street market on the Sunshine Coast. With over 200 stalls to browse and shop from, you won't be short inspiration.

GETTING THERE

It's easy! Sunshine Coast Airport is a 30 minute drive from Noosa and similar distances to other key centres in the region. Regular direct flights from Sydney/Melbourne are available OR you can arrive via Brisbane Airport and enjoy the drive up the coast or inland. There are also plenty of shuttle buses available if you don't wish to drive.

Here is a useful page of information about travel times from the Sunshine Coast Airport, plus good information about flights and connected destinations.

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Hervey Bay & Maryborough QLD - Location Report

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HERVEY BAY & MARYBOROUGH

quintessential FRASER COAST

Here's an overview focused around the main towns of the Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

Situated around 290km North of Queensland’s state capital, Brisbane, the Fraser Coast and surrounds in the greater Wide Bay-Burnett region, offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and discover some of Australia’s most prized natural wonders.

With its delightfully warm climate, pristine coastline and stunning scenery, the Fraser Coast is a perfect destination for those wanting some quintessential Australian beach-life and adventures on the water.

Hervey Bay and Maryborough are just 30km, or about 20 minutes drive apart making it easy to move between the two and the road through from Brisbane provides easy access. There are also flights depending on where you're traveling from.

HERVEY BAY

A relaxed town with a population of around 63,000, is a great base to stay, explore the town itself and relax into the many beach activities and café culture right there. From here, you can access what are without a doubt, the ‘must experience’ activities and destinations. There are plenty to choose from and luckily, very well resourced information available in regional tourism sites, to help you plan exactly what you want to do.

With over 40km of pristine beaches stretching out from it, Hervey Bay is the place to experience world class fishing; boating culture; water sports of every type - and the 'laid back' vibe that can give even the most over-worked city visitor the chance to change down a few gears and totally relax. If you like fresh seafood then you're in luck too!

MARYBOROUGH

Maryborough by contrast to Hervey Bay’s salty, beach-led lifestyle,  has a lovely change of pace into a historic, heritage town that offers a wonderful insight into colonial life and industry of days gone by.  The charming old port city of Maryborough was in the mid 1800s, a thriving port town second only to Sydney as Australia’s main immigration point for thousands of new settlers who flocked here. The original wharf district has now been converted to a heritage precinct, Portside which is another ‘must see’ to add onto the list.

One claim to fame loved by the locals, is the fact that Maryborough, named for the Mary River, is the birthplace of much loved Mary Poppins author, Pamela Travers.

A good way to explore the town is a peaceful wander around the historic streets with the old homes and pubs giving a glimpse into times gone by in some part of Australian history.

DON'T MISS...

We’ve selected just two special features of the surrounding region to feature. There are so many things to choose from, including all water sports, fishing and boating, but whale watching, and of course, a trip to the iconic Fraser Island had to be top of the list.

FRASER ISLAND

World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is surely one of the Earth’s ultimate islands. The incredible beaches accessible by boat and from the stunning 120km of beach highway have to be experienced to be believed. As do the astonishing coloured sands. And as if that’s not enough, you then have the cool of the towering, ancient rainforests to walk through plus over one hundred freshwater lakes to swim in including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby.

Of course with all this to see, it’s ideal to dedicate at least a few days to the island. Accommodation on offer ranges from casual and low budget, right through to luxury eco lodges.

If you’re short on time however, even a day trip over from Hervey Bay will give you a taste of the beauty that is Fraser Island.

WHALE WATCHING

The Fraser Coast is recognized at the World Capital for whale watching. Seeing the magnificent humpback whales in close proximity from a boat and hearing all about them from well-educated staff is something not to be missed. There are all sorts of tours and packages to choose from so it’s worth having a browse to find one that suits your wishes.

Boats are well equipped and tours often include lunch or other refreshments. It’s a great family experience to have and a memorable one for anyone.

Don’t forget your camera!

EATING & DRINKING

Like many parts of Australia, there is a growing passion on the Fraser Coast for local, seasonal food and an emphasis on sustainable fishing and good practices for farming and looking after animals and land. It’s worth exploring seeking out the restaurants and cafes that live by these principals.

Here you can browse a comprehensive guide to cafes, restaurants and bars all over the Fraser Coast, find exactly what you want, whether it’s fine dining, chips on the wharf, or anything in between.

Farmers markets are always the places to find the best produce, artisan products, healthy food, indulgent treats and a offer a chance to interact and get to know some of the friendly locals.

This link to farming, food and produce, gives you a great overview of the locations and details for all the local markets.

This incredible, year-round warm and sunny climate, teamed with the myriad of wonderful natural experiences on both land and sea, make it a pretty appealing place to come for a few days or more. See the links provided throughout this article further information to help you choose some ideal activities for you.

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Noosa - Location Report

Whatever way you relax, you'll find it in Noosa, the Relaxation Capital of Australia. Find out more at www.visitnoosa.com.au.

Quintessential Noosa

Noosa is a stylish and relaxed town on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.  Famous for its scenery, beaches and food, it makes a perfect location to have a break.

What To Do First?

Explore Hastings Street - it is the main street in Noosa - full of restaurants, bars, boutique shops and galleries.  By day, you will see surfers with their boards alongside smart shoppers with boat shoes & Panama hats.  By night, the street is lit with fairy lights hanging from the trees and the atmosphere feels very Mediterranean with people strolling from open-air bars to the beachside restaurants.

Where To Try?

There are so many great choices it's impossible to list them all here.  Two places that ought to be on your list are:

An elegant option - Sails Restaurant - modern Australian cuisine, beach views, great for a special lunch or dinner. 

A relaxed, but trendy option - Miss Moneypenny's - lovely outside decking area.  Serves cocktails and very tasty pizzas.

Beaches

Noosa Main Beach is right by Hastings Street and is patrolled all year round.  Great location to learn how to surf or just to relax on the beach.  If you want to explore you must visit Noosa National Park.   Its entrance is right by the end of the beach and the walk to Hell's Gates rewards you with great views.

Romance

Bring your own bottle of wine and catch a sunset cruise.  Ice bucket and glasses provided, you can cruise the river & canals.  A very relaxing way to start your evening and see some places that are only accessible by water.

“We make it, bake it, grow it, sew it”.   

Only a 20 minute drive away, Eumundi Markets are open every Wednesday & Saturday and definitely worth visiting.  Their ethos is “we make it, bake it, grow it, sew it” and you'll find individual stalls selling paintings, jewellery, furniture and also great food.

What's On?

Noosa has a full calendar of things to do - from a Surf Festival to a Jazz Festival with everything in-between!  The Visit Noosa website is brilliant for an overview of things you need to know about what's happening in Noosa.

How to get there

It's easy! Sunshine Coast Airport is a 30 minute drive and has regular direct Sydney/Melbourne flights OR you can arrive via Brisbane Airport. There are lots of shuttle buses available if you don't want to drive.

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Hobart - Tasmania - Location Report

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HOBART

Hobart Harbour - Tasmania

QUINTESSENTIAL HOBART

Don’t be fooled into thinking that Tasmania, or Tassie, as it’s affectionately known, is in any way insignificant in comparison to its colossal landmass next door, being mainland Australia.

Tassie is like a highly concentrated dose of quality in one compact and highly intriguing package.

Hobart - what a city to behold.  It is ideally situated on the edge of the harbour. Houses and the centre of the city hug the coast and continue up the undulating hills behind, meaning many homes have wonderful views out over the sparkling bay. It’s easy to hark back to days when early European settlers were building houses, pubs and commercial spaces in this prime site. Many of those lovely old sandstone houses remain in Hobart so a walk around the pretty streets is essential.

In recent years, Hobart has seen a mass of high quality culinary enterprises spring forth and flourish. Food lovers, professional chefs and those passionate about farming and life on the land have found the produce that can be grown, the freedom of lifestyle and community enthusiasm for things gourmet to be magnetic.

HUNGRY?

Food really isn’t far from any experience in Hobart. The choice of cafes and restaurants is extraordinary and those wishing to experience authentic, lovingly cooked food using the best of local, seasonal produce, dairy products, meat and seafood will be delighted.

You won’t go thirsty either.  Tasmania has a highly respected wine industry with stunning vineyards dotted around the island.  Restaurants in Hobart itself are generally avid supporters of the local wine industry and very beautifully showcase Tasmanian wine, matched with food of the region.

A favourite is Garagistes, chef Luke Burgess is a master of seasonal eating and his food reflects the best of local and celebrates the essence of Tasmania.

The Urbanist has a pretty fantastic overview, follow their recommendations and then just follow your ‘food radar’ to narrow down your favourites.

For something special, check out Agrarian Kitchen. Chef and food writer, Rodney Dunn has developed a dream cooking school and farm where guests come for inspired, paddock to plate style cooking, sharing and eating. Details on their beautiful website – warning – book ahead to save disappointment of missing out!

GETTING IN THE SPIRIT

If you like a wee dram of something stronger, Tasmania also have a thriving spirits industry with distilleries producing some premium spirits.

Breweries in Tasmania too are boutique, delightful and open for tours as well as tastings and just enjoying a good beer with some local delicacies.

SALAMANCA MARKET

Saturday morning in Hobart is when Salamanca Place fires into life. With a vibrant market featuring over 300 stalls, here you will find everything good, local, tasty, intriguing, beautiful and artisan.

Salamanca Market Produce

WALK, CYCLE, PADDLE, SAIL AND EXPLORE

If you like the great outdoors, you’ll strike gold in Tasmania. As well as strolling the fascinating streets of Hobart, a jaunt or two out of town is highly recommended, even if you’re only there for a few days.

For the more rugged adventurers, overnight hikes take you into absolutely stunning, pristine wilderness and there are both mountainous and coastal options.

Being an island means lots of coastline and of course, this is fully celebrated in Tasmania. Everything from kayaking, to fishing, to sailing on a chartered yacht is on offer. Check out Discover Tasmania for ideas on where to find your ideal adventure.

CULTURE AND ARTS

We’ve focused on the culinary arts but Hobart cannot be overlooked for an impressive concentration of visual arts. There are lovely little galleries to explore all over Hobart.

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are a must see. Housed in Tasmania’s oldest building, you will see a wonderfully curated collection of Aboriginal and colonial arts, relics and natural wonders.

The wild card in the cultural experience scene, has to be the now famous MONA. Situated twelve kilometres North of Hobart, the most exciting option for getting there is, we think, a cruise up the Derwent River.  MONA is a dramatic offering with three floors to explore. Lonely Planet report that the “$75-million museum has been described by philanthropist owner David Walsh as ‘a subversive adult Disneyland’. Ancient antiquities are showcased next to contemporary works: sexy, provocative, disturbing and deeply engaging.”

While you’re at MONA, it would seem a pity not to call in at the magnificent winery, Moorilla. You can engage in some wine tasting or perhaps enjoy a Moo Brew beer tasting. There is also a stunningly situated restaurant, The Source, upstairs for a perfect lunch.

WAIT, THERE’S MORE

We’ll be featuring location guides from other great spots in Tasmania but just as a starter:

Launceston – a stunning town, Tasmania’s second largest to Hobart, situated perfectly on the harbour that’s dotted with yachts and fishing boats. Lovely restaurants; spectacular scenery; great community, and the gateway to activities in this region of the island.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Here are some great links to help you plan a trip to Hobart and the rest of Tasmania.

Discover Tasmania

Lonely Planet Hobart

Salamanca Market

The Urban List - Where to Eat Hobart

Trip Advisor - Restaurants in Hobart

Gourmet Traveller - Happening Hobart

Food Tourist - A Food Lover's Guide to Tasmania 

Cooking Classes at the Agrarian Kitchen

TEMPTED?

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