Just 30 minutes from the Hunter Valley’s wine country and the same from Newcastle, is the little town of Morpeth, NSW. Once the epicentre of colonial life and the genesis of Arnott’s Biscuits, Morpeth now sits beside the Hunter River waiting to show its history, culture and community to discerning travellers. In spite of its … Read more
Already packed with some of the country’s best wineries, the Hunter Valley has a lion’s share of great produce. But of all places, Maitland in the Lower Hunter takes things to the next step, turning this riverside town into a digestive destination. Here’s where to eat in Maitland, NSW. Sign up to our free newsletter … Read more
Getting away from it all and treating the two of you to a quick holiday – even a cheeky staycation – can really recharge the romance. Here are our top picks for romantic city breaks around Australia. Brought to you by AccorHotels You don’t have to look very hard to find places to stay in … Read more
Along the banks of the Hunter River in Maitland, NSW is a restaurant with a new style but an old name. Coquun (“kokwun”) – the local Aboriginal name for the Hunter River – is a café bar and restaurant with a firm focus on Aussie produce and native ingredients. And my goodness, the food’s good … Read more
Morpeth, NSW – 30 minutes from the Hunter Valley wineries – is a little country village with a big-town history. Opposite the first ever Arnott’s bakery, the Bronte Boutique Hotel welcomes travellers and roadtrippers to the comfort of its homely manor house – a home that has seen the transformation of colony and fall of … Read more
With its heritage features and sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, the Rigby wouldn’t look out of place in any one of Melbourne’s cooler suburbs. But this café-cum-cocktail bar and restaurant sits proudly on Maitland’s High Street in regional New South Wales about 30 minutes from the centre of the Hunter Valley wine region. It’s over 1000km … Read more
An Aussie pie is a glorious thing. And the epicentre of this national dish – the pattypan of pie greatness if you will – is the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Every June, the region celebrates Pie Time, a month-long festival to rejoice in all things pie. Sweet or savoury, there’s nothing quite like … Read more
Rural Australia has a habit of surprising you with wonderful places to eat. The South Coast of NSW has a lion’s share of great eateries and fine restaurants. So if you’re on the road exploring this beautiful part of the country, here’s a hit list of places to have your fill. The South Coast of … Read more
When it comes to seafood, it doesn’t get much better than at famous chef Rick Stein’s restaurant in Bannisters by the Sea on the South Coast of New South Wales. But celebrity aside, what makes this restaurant special? In 2009, famed British chef Rick Stein and his lovely wife Sarah opened the doors to their … Read more
All the romance of a nostalgic old-school motel and the theatre of a luxury boutique with every comfort at your fingertips. Bannisters by the Sea – just three hours south of Sydney – is the perfect coastal getaway for peace and relaxation. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also … Read more