Sydney weekend escapes – our guide to Maitland, NSW
Wedged between NSW’s premier wine region and the coast, Maitland often gets overlooked. But here’s why Maitland is one of the best Sydney weekend…
Hunter Valley
Country uncovered – Morpeth, NSW
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…
Where to eat in Maitland – 7 top spots
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…
Coquun – the heritage of the Hunter
Along the banks of the Hunter River in Maitland, NSW is a restaurant with a new style but an old name. Coquun (“kokwun”) –…
Where to stay in the Hunter Region – the Bronte Boutique Hotel
Morpeth, NSW – 30 minutes from the Hunter Valley wineries – is a little country village with a big-town history. Opposite the first ever…
Maitland’s little secret and an excuse for a shopping spree
There’s nothing quite like hopping in the car and hitting the open road. This week, Christina and I went country, visiting a new part…
Maitland or Melbourne? The restaurant that connects the dots
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…
9 easy Sydney weekend getaways
Escaping Sydney might sound like a strange desire – she’s such a beautiful city. But like anywhere, the need to get away from it…
The ultimate Hunter Valley experience
Millions of people visit Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region each year. It’s the 6th most visited place in the country – but do you…
Where to stay in the Hunter Valley – Spicers Vineyards Estate Hotel, Pokolbin
Finding that perfect romantic getaway is a balancing act between location, price, quality and your partner’s expectations. Our recent trip to Spicers Vineyards Estate…
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