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Spotlight
Port Elliot Wetlands Walk
I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting walks, especially walks that are suitably safe for young children. Whe... [
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Kids
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School Holiday Activities
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Osteria Sanso Restaurant
If someone had told me I'd be spending the evening of a rather significant birthday in Kanmantoo, I'd have told them not... [
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Nairne
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Greater Adelaide
Currency Creek Waterfall Walk
Here's a sweet little 3km walk you can do on a sunny day. It's very easy, so it's ideal for the kids during the school h... [
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Escape the City
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School Holiday Activities
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Leonards Mill Restaurant
Leonards Mill is located at Second Valley in a sturdy stone building that was once a flour mill. The restaurant has alwa... [
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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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Second Valley
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
A Cheese and Wine Trail in McLaren Vale
Wine tasting is always fun but I recently discovered something excitingly different in McLaren Vale; a Cheese and Wine T... [
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Food and Wine
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Fun Things To Do
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Wineries
Fleurieu Peninsula
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McLaren Vale
Southern Fleurieu Historical Museum
Having lived on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula now for over six years, I keep thinking I will soon run out of new plac... [
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Family
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Exhibitions
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Museums
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Cittaslow Corner
Goolwa became Australia's first Cittaslow town in 2007 and the organisation now has it's very own 'headquarters', known ... [
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Community Events
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Goolwa Cittaslow Farmers' Market
Goolwa Wharf currently hosts a popular market on the first and third Sunday of each month but there's an additional mark... [
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Markets
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Treasures and Trains Handmade Crafts
A recent visit to Middleton Arts and Crafts reminded me of days gone by when I'd visit the CWA shop with Nana. I loved t... [
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Art and Craft Centres
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Shopping
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Middleton Arts and Crafts
I hold treasured memories of visiting the CWA shop, on O'Connell Street, North Adelaide, with Nana years ago. The air of... [
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Art and Craft Centres
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Shopping
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Middleton
Victor Harbor Food and Wine Festival
Summer has arrived and our beautiful Fleurieu Coast is alive with a host of exciting events for locals and visitors to e... [
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13/01/2019
Festivals
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Food and Wine
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Food Festivals
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Fun Things To Do
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Victor Harbor
Goolwa Christmas Pageant 2018
The annual Goolwa Christmas Pageant will take place on Sunday 16 December from 6pm. This wonderful community pageant is ... [
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16/12/2018
Christmas
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Community Events
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Family
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Festivals
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Fun for Children
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Amtrak Train From Fort Lauderdale to NYC
We encountered many surprised reactions when we announced our plan to travel by train from Fort Lauderdale (near Miami) ... [
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Trains
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Travel
Nusa Ceningan
Just off the east coast of Bali, there are three small islands. The largest is Nusa Penida and the most well known is Nu... [
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Beaches
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Island Hopping
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Nature
Near Bali
Warung Yess Restaurant
As the tourist sprawl heads further up the west coast of Bali, it's dead easy to find a hipster Cafe with Kombucha tea, ... [
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Food and Wine
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Dinner
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Near Bali
Normanville Kiosk and Cafe
Normanville is a small coastal town on the west coast of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. It takes around an hour a... [
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Cafes
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Escape the City
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Lunch
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Normanville
Casa Carboni
Slow Food is generally defined as "food that has been prepared with care, using high-quality local and seasonal ingredie... [
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Cooking Lessons
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Food and Wine
Barossa Valley
The Olive Leaf Cafe
The Olive Leaf Cafe in Ocean Street, Victor Harbor, combines locally sourced produce, fresh, house-made cakes and slices... [
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Victor Harbor
Thunderbird Restaurant
Thunderbird is a new restaurant and bar located on The Strand at Port Elliot. Managed by motivated Foodie, Campbell Haig... [
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Bars
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Craft Beer
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Wildfire Organic Tea Brewshed and Apothecary
Hill Street, in Port Elliot's industrial estate, doesn't stop surprising us with its funky shops and cafes. There's Bar ... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Food and Wine
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Raw Food
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
The Village Foodie
The Village Foodie is a welcoming cafe in Port Elliot with the best home-style pies on the entire South Coast. They have... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
One Weekend in Goolwa
There's a squillion things to do in gorgeous Goolwa in the summer and this list is just the start. There's more than eno... [
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Art
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Beaches
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Cafes
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Escape the City
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Walks
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Lists
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Pianos For the Public in Goolwa
Two old pianos have dodged a bullet (or rather the local dump) recently, and been given a new lease of life in Goolwa. ... [
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Free
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Music Venues
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Unusual Things to do
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Experience The Cube at d'Arenberg Winery
The much anticipated d'Arenberg Cube is now open to the public and definitely worth a visit. The vision of d'Arenberg wi... [
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Architecture
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Wineries
Fleurieu Peninsula
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McLaren Vale
Sally's Seconds. Ladies Fashion.
There's a certain street in Port Elliot's industrial estate that doesn't stop surprising us with its funky shops and caf... [
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Shopping
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Quirky
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Pop Up Shops
Port Elliot
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Fleurieu Peninsula
Whaler Emporium Opp Shop
Op Shopping features as one of my favourite things to do, along with eating, walking and having tea parties with women f... [
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Charity
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Shopping
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
South Coast Pedicabs
The riverport of Goolwa is famous for many things, including modes of transport. There's not too many places in the worl... [
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Adventure
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Dog Friendly
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Escape the City
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Outdoor
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Unusual Things to do
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
New Year's Eve Fireworks Off The Bridge 2018
The skies over Goolwa will be lit up by a magnificent fireworks display once again this coming New Year's Eve. Locals an... [
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31/12/2018
Outdoor
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New Years Eve
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Free
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Fireworks
Goolwa
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Fleurieu Peninsula
A Day in Martigues, France
Martigues is a small town in the south of France about an hour by train from Marseille. It's known as 'The Venice of Pro... [
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Walks
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Travel
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Restaurants
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Escape the City
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Beaches
Near Marseille
Le Barav Wine Bar
Sausset-Les-Pins is a delightful seaside town in the southern French region of Provence, just under 40kms from Marseill... [
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Bars
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Escape the City
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Quirky
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Travel
Near Paris
Cape Town Wine Tour - City Sightseeing South Africa
While researching wine tours near Cape Town, I began to realise that most are quite pricey. Having heard about the beaut... [
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Food and Wine
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Travel
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Views
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Wineries
Near Cape Town
Port Elliot Historic Railway and Seaport Display
There's a well-kept secret on the platform at Port Elliot Railway Station. It's only open when the Cockle Train is sched... [
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Escape the City
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Museums
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Trains
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
Five Yankalilla Op Shops
I love op-shops, don't you? I'm always finding things I didn't even know I needed in op-shops for a fraction of the pric... [
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Charity
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Escape the City
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Lists
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Shopping
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Vintage and Retro
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Yankalilla
Cozy Spa, Batu Belig
I have been Cozy's hugest fan for almost ten years but having to battle with traffic along Jalan Sunset each time I visi... [
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Day Spas
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Girls' Day Out
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Spirituality
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Travel
Near Bali
Pipi at Middleton
I start to feel all sparky and cheerful when I hear of somewhere new to eat. The anticipation of an untried menu, unseen... [
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Cafes
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Escape the City
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Lunch
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Middleton
Del Giorno's Cafe
South Australia's Eyre Peninsula is famous for its outstanding seafood. If you're lucky enough to go there you'll be tem... [
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Cafes
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Lunch
Near Port Lincoln
Art Exhibition at Goolwa
There's no shortage of art galleries to visit in Goolwa with an enticing array of art on show. South Coast Regional A... [
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15/02/2017 - 15/03/2017
Art
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Exhibitions
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Indoor
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
La Laguna, Canggu
I spent a blissful three months in a rented villa in Bali a couple of years ago and watched, with increasing interest, a... [
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Beaches
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Food and Wine
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Quirky
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Restaurants
Seminyak
Langhorne Creek's Goolwa Pop-up Cellar Door
There's a brand new place to visit in Goolwa, at The Goolwa Wharf, of course, where all good things are happening. It's ... [
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27/12/2016 - 29/01/2017
Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Galleries
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Henriette's Gallery
A recent chance encounter led me to discover yet another small but delightful Art Gallery near the beach in Goolwa. It i... [
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Art
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Charity
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Exhibitions
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Retro Vibe Cafe, Port Elliot
On The Strand, at Port Elliot, is a building that dates back to the 1850's when it started life as the Port Elliot Gener... [
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Cafes
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Escape the City
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Quirky
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Port Elliot
The Bunyip Trail
Here's a great activity for children and adults close to Bonython Park (Tulya Wardli) and the River Torrens. The Buny... [
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Family
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Free
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Fun for Children
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Parks
Near Adelaide
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Thebarton
Goolwa's Laneway Gets a Facelift
Do you know BF Laurie Lane near Goolwa's main street? Named after a legal character from Goolwa's rich, historical past,... [
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Art
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Escape the City
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Free
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Places of Interest
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Take a Walk Through Singapore's Colonial District
I love the eclectic mix of architecture in the city of Singapore; towering skyscrapers, gravity defying building designs... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Travel
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Walks
Near Singapore
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Riverside
'At The Wharf' Goolwa
On the last Friday of each month and selected Sundays during summer, Cittaslow Goolwa presents a very splendid event cal... [
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28/12/2018
Music
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Free
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Food and Wine
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Escape the City
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Dancing
Goolwa
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Fleurieu Peninsula
DIY Guide to The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China stretches almost ten thousand kms across the northern part of China. It was built in stages, aro... [
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Adventure
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Day Trips
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Travel
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Walks
Near Beijing
Victor Harbor Winery
There's an unassuming little winery, on the way to Victor Harbor, that's well worth a visit. Adrienne and Neville... [
more
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Wineries
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Victor Harbor
Aura Restaurant at Singapore's National Gallery
There's no shortage of good food in Singapore but here's a special restaurant with not only excellent food and good serv... [
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Restaurants
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Travel
Central Business District
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Riverside
Beijing Walking Tours
I had heard there are three must-do things in Beijing; eat Peking Duck, walk on the wall and visit a hutong. I'd eaten a... [
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Travel
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Unusual Things to do
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Walks
Near Beijing
Maliandao Tea Market, Beijing
If you are a tea lover, like me, you'll find a treasure trove of tea at the Maliandao tea market in Beijing. It's easy t... [
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Markets
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Tea
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Travel
Near Beijing
Laurie Lane Studios, Goolwa
There's a new art space to add to your list of places to visit in Goolwa. Just a little way along BF Laurie Lane, you'll... [
more
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Indoor
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Galleries
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Art
Goolwa
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Fleurieu Peninsula
Goolwa National Trust Museum
Goolwa is a small town with a big history and if you enjoy seeing evidence and reading stories from days past, then pay ... [
more
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Exhibitions
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Museums
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Self Guided Food Walk in Willunga
I love the concept of a 'Foodwalk'. First you walk, then you eat. Complementary activities in my world. I especially lov... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
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Walks
Willunga
Au Pear - Restaurant & Cafe
There are some delightful walking trails around the township of Willunga and some very inviting cafes and restaurants to... [
more
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Willunga
River Angas Walkway
There's a beautiful walk along the Angas River in Strathalbyn and the Information Centre there has a great brochure with... [
more
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Escape the City
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Free
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Outdoor
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Strathalbyn
Finding Dory - Film Review
It's hard to believe the much loved 'Finding Nemo' movie was released thirteen years ago in 2003. The long awaited seque... [
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Cinema
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Movie Reviews
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School Holidays
The Whistlestop Cafe
Temperatures have been plummeting in Goolwa recently, so I've been on a mission to find a warm and toasty bolthole for t... [
more
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
The Playford Hotel
I've stayed at The Playford Hotel, in Adelaide, many times over the last ten years and it's always been a special place ... [
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Hotels
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Indoor
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Romantic
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Weekend Escapes
Adelaide City
How to Knit a Scarf the Easy Way
I love this easy knitting pattern. It needs big fat needles and chunky yarn and we know what that means... quick progres... [
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Fashion
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Fun Things To Do
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How To
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Indoor
Return of The Seafood Pasty at Aquacaf
Once upon a time, there was a cafe on the river, in Goolwa, that served a mouth-watering fish pasty. The iconic Aqua... [
more
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Walking Trails at Cox Scrub
Cox Scrub Conservation Park is one of the largest parks on the Fleurieu Peninsula. It boasts a river, a spring-fed creek... [
more
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Escape the City
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Nature
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Walks
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Lego Club Fleurieu
Once a fortnight in Goolwa, Lego lovers gather at the Anglican Church Hall in Crocker Street, for a session of fun and c... [
more
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Family
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Fun for Children
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Motherduck Cafe
There's an alluring little cafe on Goolwa's main street called Motherduck. If you are lucky enough to live here, and you... [
more
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Dog Friendly
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Lunch
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
The Foreshore Restaurant and Cafe at Nightcliff
A brand new venue has been added to the list that indicates Darwin's exploding food scene. The Foreshore Restaurant and ... [
more
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Ice Cream
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Outdoor
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Restaurants
Federation Walk
If you feel you can only take so much of the glitz and glamour of Queensland's Gold Coast, here's an easy escape. Fed... [
more
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Beaches
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Cycling
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Escape the City
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Walks
Central Gold Coast
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Main Beach
Round She Goes Fashion Market
We only get three chances each year to attend Round She Goes so ensure Saturday May 21 is in your diary and you won't m... [
more
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21/05/2016
Fashion
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Girls' Day Out
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Indoor
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Markets
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Vintage and Retro
Greater Adelaide
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Woodville
Dire Exhibition. Art and Science On Land, Rivers and Sea.
Dire is the fourth art exhibition in a series which invites artists to interpret both threats to, and the beauty of, Sou... [
more
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23/06/2016 - 24/07/2016
Art
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Exhibitions
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Goolwa
Short Black Caravan
Close to McLaren Vale, on the Victor Harbor road, is a coffee stop with a difference. The Short Black Caravan is proving... [
more
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Pop Ups
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Takeaway
McLaren Vale
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McLaren Vale
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