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The views are always a gratifying element of hiking, but combined with a refreshing dip under a flowing waterfall in a rock pool surrounded by rainforest, is an even more enticing reason to lace up your walking shoes and take a day trip to Kondalilla National Park. Located about 1-12 hours north of Brisbane near…

Sitting at home planning your South Australian getaway? Perhaps you’re thinking about exploring your own city more? Make sure you put Hahndorf on your list of places to explore. Known as ‘Australia’s oldest German town’, Hahndorf is like a small piece of Central Europe in a village not far from Adelaide. Located in the Adelaide…

Adelaide is a city with a rather interesting history, and there’s plenty around the city that remind us of how the city was built. A little history lesson: Adelaide was named in the honour of Queen Adelaide and was founded in 1836. It was designed to be the only freely-settled British province in the country….

There’s nothing more exciting than a wedding, but the hens’ party certainly ranks up there. Often planning the hen’s party is left to the maid of honour and the bridesmaids. But if you’ve never planned one before, you might be a little lost on where to start. We’ve been to a few hen’s parties and…

Have you ever visited Kangaroo Island, famous for its raw and rugged coastline, impeccably clear water, and natural wonders and wildlife? It is the third-largest island in Australia and one of the world’s most incredible nature-based destinations, also referred to as nature’s playground. If you’re planning a trip to South Australia, or a local looking…

When you think about Brisbane, you think the city, the Brisbane River, Southbank and Mt Cootha. But you don’t often think about the wildlife experiences available in and around the Brisbane area. If you’re on holidays in Brisbane, or even if you live here, and you’re looking for a way to entertain the whole family,…

The Fleurieu Peninsula is Adelaide’s playground, famous for white-sand beaches, beautiful vineyards and farmlands, pretty coastal towns and a world-renowned wetland. Visitors can easily spot kangaroos, pelicans, sea lions, dolphins, seals, and many species of local birdlife. It is a wonderful way to spend exploring what South Australia has to offer, but there’s a few…

In 1979, Christine, a 6th generation Barossa grape wine grower, and her husband Dennis, purchased 40 acres of run-down vineyard on the white sand over clay country in the heart of the Barossa. The idea was just to buy a ‘hobby farm’, but the rest is pretty much history. In 1992, a Cabernet Sauvignon experiment…

It’s the pairing we all know and love – cheese and wine! The perfect match between the two can take you on a delicious adventure. There are no real set rules for pairing wine and cheese, however it is important to take into consideration acidity, texture, fat, saltiness and tannins to find that perfect match….

Love chocolate? Love wine? Why not both together? If you’ve never thought of pairing chocolate and wine, you don’t quite know that magical taste sensation you are missing out on. But to get that sensation, you need to find the right balance – and that can be challenging. Balancing is the secret to pairing wine…

Charming cities and towns, world-class food and wine, famous cultural festivals, diverse wildlife, and extraordinary picturesque scenery make South Australia a favourite destination for the locals and foreign visitors. If you are a true nature lover, taste your way through world-famous wine regions, laze back at picture-perfect beaches and swim with sea lions. For the…

Nature has gifted Australia with some of the best wine making conditions available.With some of the country’s top-ranked wineries not too far from the Gold Coast, there is plenty to discover off the coast. Get away from the tourists, head to the hinterland, and discover some great tasting wines (you’ll also find plenty of amazing…