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Spotlight
Port Elliot's Mysterious Window Display
Have you seen the window display on The Strand at Port Elliot? It's been amusing me for years now. There's always... [
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Escape the City
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Exhibitions
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Questions
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Naga Eight Restaurant
A brand new restaurant in an open-air pavilion on Sanur's main street opened recently. It's known as Naga Eight and it ... [
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Travel
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Food and Wine
Sanur
The Nest Beachside Spa, Sanur
As many happy Aussies pack their bags and plan their travel itineraries once again, Bali is on the top of the list for s... [
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Beauty Salons
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Lists
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Travel
Sanur
Mari Beach Club Bali
A new era of sophistication is developing in Bali as iconic Beach Bars, such as Old Mans, make way for stylish clubs. Wh... [
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Bars
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Beaches
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Cocktail Bars
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Fun Things To Do
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Restaurants
Seminyak
Brisbane to Gold Coast Day Cruise - Lady Brisbane
In the absence of a yacht and Queenslander yachting friends, we recently booked a cruise on the Lady Brisbane. It was an... [
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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Unusual Things to do
Gold Coast
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Near Brisbane
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Queensland
Railbed Travel on the Spirit of Queensland Tilt Train
If you are a fan of train travel and enjoy a bit of comfort, this just might be your thing. Especially if, like me, you ... [
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Travel
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Trains
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Railway Journeys
Queensland
Twenty Must-Do Things in Goolwa 2022
Planning a trip to Goolwa? There's activities aplenty. I've compiled a list of just twenty to get you started. 1. PS ... [
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Bars
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Beaches
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Cafes
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Escape the City
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Explore Port Adelaide By Foot, Bike or Kayak
I've been drawn to the idea of exploring historic Port Adelaide for some time and so, in keeping with the current COVID-... [
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Outdoor
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Free
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Day Trips
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Craft Beer
Port Adelaide
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Greater Adelaide
Cockling at Goolwa Beach
Once upon a time the humble Goolwa Cockle, or Pipi, was used only as bait. Cocklers would gather at the water's edge alo... [
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Beaches
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Food and Wine
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Outdoor
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Moorish Cafe
Moorish Café, in Darwin's CBD, has been one of my favourite lunch restaurants for almost twenty years. It has a casual a... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
Near Darwin
Open Gardens SA - Marchrismick
A year ago I had the great pleasure of a private tour around Marchrismick, a hidden gem in the charming town of Milang. ... [
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08/04/2023 - 09/04/2023
Charity
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Escape the City
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Family
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Fundraisers
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Gardening
Fleurieu Peninsula
Hanuman Restaurant Darwin
Hanuman, the monkey king, is a prominent character in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He possesses extraordinary powers and, in... [
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Lunch
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Food and Wine
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Dinner
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Restaurants
Near Darwin
The Newly Refurbished Playford Hotel
The Playford, on North Terrace, has been my go-to favourite hotel in Adelaide for two decades, even before it was a Play... [
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Hotels
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Romantic
Adelaide City
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Near Adelaide
Bar Snacks at Port Elliot Surf Life Saving Club
Lately, I've embarked on a summertime mission to enjoy drinks and bar snacks at surf clubs along South Australia's south... [
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Bars
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Beaches
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Chiton Beach Cafe & Restaurant
I'm a keen fan of Bar Snacks and a glass of something very cold on a warm summer day, particularly in a beach location. ... [
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Beaches
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Cafes
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Twisted Fig Coffee and Lunch Van
I imagined having lunch surrounded by flowers to be a peaceful and calming experience so when I heard about a lunch van ... [
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Coffee
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Food Trucks
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Gardening
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Lunch
Near Goolwa
Monthly Art Market at Riverview Deli
Goolwa's Riverview Deli is a well-known destination for locals and tourists alike to savour coffee and partake in light ... [
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Art
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Photography
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Quirky
Near Goolwa
Pelican Bistro, Goolwa
A new and much-welcomed bistro has opened in Goolwa. It's located right next to stunning Goolwa Beach in the Surf Life S... [
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Bars
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Beaches
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Clubs
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
NYE Fireworks Off The Bridge, Goolwa, 2022
Goolwa's spectacular fireworks display, from Hindmarsh Island Bridge, resumed in 2021 after a pandemic-prompted hiatus. ... [
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31/12/2022
Community Events
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Escape the City
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Fireworks
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Free
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Fancy Tea at The Matriarch
An unassuming entranceway on Masters Street in Newstead leads to an unexpected pleasure for those who enter. The Matriar... [
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Food and Wine
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Girls' Day Out
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High Tea
Near Brisbane
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Newstead
Feed Me Menu @ Kuti Shack
It's three years since Goolwa's award-winning restaurant, Kuti Shack, opened on one of South Australia's extreme weather... [
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Gin Tasting at Never Never Distillery
Never Never Gin Distillery is located in picturesque McLaren Vale, next to Chalk Hill Winery with Cucina di Strada, also... [
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Bars
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Distilleries
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Escape the City
Fleurieu Peninsula
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McLaren Vale
Top Four Day Spas in Sanur
One of the many ways to while away a few hours in blissful Bali is to visit a day spa. There are myriad to choose from, ... [
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Health and Beauty
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Beauty Salons
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Health and Fitness
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Lists
Near Bali
Wild South Coast Way
There's no shortage of walking trails on the Fleurieu Peninsula and I'm gradually ticking more off my long list. Having ... [
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Walks
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Free
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Escape the City
Victor Harbor
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Fleurieu Peninsula
Five Fabulous Walks in Faro
The ancient town of Faro, south of Lisbon, is commonly known as 'The gateway to the Algarve'. Hundreds of planes each da... [
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Travel
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Lists
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Escape the City
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Walks
Near Lisbon
Hertog Jan Brewery
I didn't inherit the 'beer drinking' gene but sensed there was no sense resisting this very popular drink during my time... [
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Breweries
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Craft Beer
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Food and Wine
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Travel
Near Amsterdam
Cosquer Méditerranée
The coastline around Marseille is characterised by small coves, known as calanques and caves with myriad stories to tell... [
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Exhibitions
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Family
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Travel
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Unusual Things to do
Near Marseille
Sanur Reopening to Tourists: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Australians
One of Australia's favourite overseas travel destinations is Bali. This relatively small Indonesian island bases its eco... [
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Beaches
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Cocktail Bars
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Travel
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Lists
Sanur
What to Expect When Arriving in Bali in 2022
Travel is central to my life and I felt truly bereft when none of us could do it. I recently seized the opportunity to r... [
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Bars
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Beaches
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Lists
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Restaurants
Seminyak
What to Expect When Traveling to Bali in 2022
Like many other travel addicts and lovers of all things Indonesian, I can't wait to head back to Bali now that travel re... [
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How To
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Travel
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Lists
Goolwa Produce and Artisan Market
The Cittaslow Produce and Artisan Market is held twice each month at the Goolwa Wharf Precinct. Formerly known as a farm... [
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Escape the City
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Markets
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Aldinga Wetlands
Aldinga Conservation Park was proclaimed in January 2022 when state and local governments, working with the local commun... [
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Escape the City
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Family
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Free
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Walks
Aldinga
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Aldinga Beach
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Southern Suburbs
What in the World is a Cittŕslow?
Cittŕslow (pronounced chitta-slow) is a philosophy, or mindset, shared by those who value quality of life. It's not abou... [
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Places of Interest
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
The Garden of Nang
We're always excited about a brand new place to eat in Goolwa. Our Cittaslow (slow town) status places great value on lo... [
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Lunch
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Hindmarsh Island Cellar Door
I'd heard mention of a cellar door, on nearby Hindmarsh Island, that offers a range of Australian boutique wines. It's o... [
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Food and Wine
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
InterContinental Hotel
Many happy South Australians recently received Great State vouchers. 160,000 vouchers were issued, in March, and can be ... [
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Accommodation
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Hotels
Adelaide City
Marchrismick - Open Gardens SA
If you are a lover of gardens, an admirer of upcycling projects or enjoy a tad of whimsy, I know the perfect place for y... [
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Escape the City
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Gardens
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Vintage and Retro
Fleurieu Peninsula
Customs House Houseboats: Explore The River Murray By Houseboat
A houseboat holiday is the perfect opportunity to unwind and connect with nature without surrendering personal comforts.... [
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Walks
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Travel
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Places of Interest
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Escape the City
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Cruises
South Australia
Vogalonga Down Unda
The Vogalonga started, in Italy, over 40 years ago when a bunch of passionate Venetians got together to creatively prote... [
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24/04/2022
Fun Things To Do
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Escape the City
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Community Events
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Adventure
Near Goolwa
Gold Coast Smart Shuttle
I'm a fan of slow travel and I have just stumbled on a very different slow travel vehicle. I'm not entirely sure how I f... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Free
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Technology
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Travel
Main Beach
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Northern Gold Coast
HOPO Ferry - Surfers Paradise
There's lots to see and do near Surfers Paradise and various ways to get around and do it all. E-bike hire is popular an... [
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Unusual Things to do
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Outdoor
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Day Trips
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Boating
Surfers Paradise
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Northern Gold Coast
Kessell Road Ponds
Away from the revelry and mayhem of Goolwa's town centre, there is a serene spot to take a short walk or sit and contemp... [
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Escape the City
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Free
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Oasis High Tea
Just a few weeks ago, I enjoyed a marvellous lunch at Oasis Gardens Restaurant, just out of Langhorne Creek. The food wa... [
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Escape the City
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High Tea
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Langhorne Creek
The Joinery Cellar Door at Factory 9
Factory 9 is a quirky space, with an ever-expanding repertoire of tempting goods produced by local artists, artisans and... [
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Bars
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Quirky
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
The Great (Big) Gorge Walk, Yankalilla
I recently found a delightful new walking trail near the charming town of Yankalilla. It starts from Garnet Kelly Reserv... [
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Escape the City
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Yankalilla
Oasis Gardens Restaurant, Belvidere
Somewhere between the Angas and Bremer Rivers, less than ten minutes drive from the township of Langhorne Creek, lies on... [
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Escape the City
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Restaurants
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Wedding Venues
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Langhorne Creek
Mr Kojima
There's a funky food scene happening on Chevron Island adding to the deliciousness of the Gold Coast. The main street of... [
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Food and Wine
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Dinner
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Central Gold Coast
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Surfers Paradise
The New Causeway to Granite Island
After much deliberation, some controversy and a cost of over 43 million dollars, the brand new, concrete and steel cause... [
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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Free
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Outdoor
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Victor Harbor
Sparkke at Factory 9, Port Elliot
Factory 9 in Hill Street, in Port Elliot's industrial estate, continues to surprise us with its funky shops and cafes. T... [
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01/01/2022 - 31/01/2022
Bars
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Craft Beer
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Distilleries
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Clubbies, Horseshoe Bay
Throughout the year, locals and visitors head to Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot to enjoy a walk, a swim or just the beauti... [
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Beaches
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
New Year's Eve 2021 in Goolwa
New Year's Eve 2020 was a quiet affair in Goolwa due to COVID-carefulness. After much planning and consultation with hea... [
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31/12/2021
Community Events
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Exhibitions
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Free
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Mount Billy Walking Trail
I wasn't familiar with Mount Billy, in the Hindmarsh Valley, until recently when I fancied a new walk. The Fleurieu is f... [
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Escape the City
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Free
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National Parks
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Victor Harbor
Mums Beard Cafe
Mums Beard is a new addition to cafe choices in Victor Harbor. It's located the historic Freemason's 'Lodge of Peace' wh... [
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Gluten Free
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Cafes
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Burgers
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Brunch
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Breakfast
Victor Harbor
Thai Days, Goolwa
On leaving chilly Goolwa for a warmer winter in the Sunshine State, I was aware of a new and exciting restaurant opening... [
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Food and Wine
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Dinner
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Goolwa
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Fleurieu Peninsula
The Fleurieu Pantry
In recent years, the number of people affected by coeliac disease, wheat allergy or gluten or wheat sensitivity has rise... [
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Gluten Free
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Food and Wine
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Cafes
Port Noarlunga
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Southern Suburbs
Lunch at Victor's Place Restaurant
Located at the Adelaide end of Victor Harbor Road, with sweeping views towards Onkaparinga Gorge, is a splendid cellar d... [
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Craft Beer
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Greater Adelaide
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Old Noarlunga
Cycle and Sip Your Way Along the Riesling Trail
The Riesling Trail stretches 33km between Auburn and Clare. It's another former railway line sadly closed. I lament the ... [
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
Clare Valley
Bukirk Glamping, Clare Valley
In a previous life, I spent many a night sleeping in a swag under starry skies in remote parts of Australia. I loved it ... [
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Accommodation
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Camping
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Escape the City
Clare Valley
Oval Hotel
The Oval Hotel, adjacent to Adelaide Oval, opened in September 2020. The building hugs the infrastructure of the oval... [
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Accommodation
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Hotels
Adelaide City
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Near Adelaide
Pearl at Aldinga Beach
My very first visit to Pearl was blessed by sunshine, blue skies and a shimmering sea. The location of this very special... [
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Restaurants
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Food and Wine
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Escape the City
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Aldinga
Yeo Haus Coffee Hole
Coffee lovers rejoice; there's a new space to get a brew on The Strand in Port Elliot. Yeo Haus Coffee Hole is ad... [
more
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Burgers
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Escape the City
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Outdoor
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Chiton Beach Cafe
Nestled in the sandhills between Port Elliot and Hayborough is a recently refurbished building that hosts the Chiton Roc... [
more
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Cafes
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Pike River: Luxury Villas
I have felt seriously daunted during 2020 by travel restrictions. As the year draws to a close, however, I have to admit... [
more
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Accommodation
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Escape the City
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Wineries
The Swagman Chargrill @ Softfoot Alpaca Farm
Perched on a hill overlooking the picturesque countryside of Hindmarsh Valley is a brand new restaurant worth driving ou... [
more
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Victor Harbor
Twenty Third St Distillery, Renmark
Having started its life as Chateau Tanunda, in 1914, the historic building on the corner of Renmark Avenue and Twenty Th... [
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Lunch
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Escape the City
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Distilleries
Near Riverland
Murray Delta Juke Joint
Local music enthusiast Greg Button and his business partner, polished muso Dave Lloyd, have recently set up Goolwa's exe... [
more
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Bands
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Bars
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Music
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Music Venues
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Quirky
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Woolshed Brewery, Wilkadene
Just 20kms, by road, from Renmark is a must-visit treasure on your next trip to the Riverland. You can drive to Wilkaden... [
more
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Escape the City
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Dog Friendly
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Craft Beer
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Breweries
Near Riverland
How to Travel Interstate During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The current global crisis has been difficult for most of us in various ways, not least for those who have suffered from ... [
more
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Travel
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Lists
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How To
Nurragi Conservation Reserve Walking Trail
Having already completed the 14km (return trip) walk from Milang to the former Nurragi train station, I recently seized ... [
more
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Walks
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Outdoor
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Free
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Escape the City
Strathalbyn
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Fleurieu Peninsula
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