Alsahwa Farm is set to host its launch weekend across Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 April, with a series of incredible workshops in collaboration with its local community of passionate environmental advocates. By way of introduction, Alsahwa Farm (meaning ‘the awakening’) is a pioneering eco-lifestyle destination and regenerative farm set on 38 lush acres ofContinue reading “Introducing Alsahwa Farm – Upcoming Launch Weekend 27/28 April”
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Talits Estate: Sip and Savour French Elegance With a Cosy Winter Getaway Amidst One Of The Hunter Valley’s Most Unique Vineyards
Nestled along the Broke Fordwich wine trail, Talits Estate stands as a breathtaking French Provençal-inspired gem. This family-owned vineyard boasts a homestead, expertly crafted by French architects to mirror the charm of Aix En Provence. Within its 50-acre expanse, it offers lush vineyards, well-maintained gardens, and vibrant olive groves. Visitors have the chance to indulgeContinue reading “Talits Estate: Sip and Savour French Elegance With a Cosy Winter Getaway Amidst One Of The Hunter Valley’s Most Unique Vineyards”
BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL TO MAKE A‘FERN-TASTIC’ RETURN NEXT YEAR
The Ballarat Begonia Festival will make a flourishing return next year over the Labour Day long weekend,Saturday 9 to Monday 11 March 2024. The three-day event will take place in the iconic Ballarat Botanical Gardens, celebrating the city’s rich horticulture heritage and boasting a line-up of demonstrations and talks led by a roster of celebrity presenters and industry experts including:Continue reading “BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL TO MAKE A‘FERN-TASTIC’ RETURN NEXT YEAR”
Ballarat to become first regional city in Victoria to host global dining event: Le Dîner en Blanc
The world’s poshest picnic, Le Dîner en Blanc, is heading to Ballarat on Saturday 1 April – the firsttime the global event will be hosted in a regional Victorian location.The movement, which started in Paris in 1988, is now held in more than 120 cities worldwideincluding New York, Vancouver, Shanghai and Sydney.Held in a secretContinue reading “Ballarat to become first regional city in Victoria to host global dining event: Le Dîner en Blanc”
‘The Dining Room’ At Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill Welcomes Summer Bookings
A must-visit destination for food and wine lovers, the regional restaurant offers romantic views, award-winning wines and produce-driven cooking The Dining Room at Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill, has opened for summer bookings, with the restaurant offering picturesque views and a menu by Executive Chef Diego Cossio that heroes produce from the gourmet region of the Mornington Peninsula. Continue reading “‘The Dining Room’ At Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill Welcomes Summer Bookings”
Unmissable debuts and exclusive pours with the best in beer-business The High Country Hop – Saturday 2nd April, 2022
Bridge Road Brewers have partnered with Australia’s largest hop grower (HPA) to debut a first-of-its kind collaboration at the annual High Country Hop. With the harvest in full swing, Bridge Road Brewers joins forces with renowned brewers from Mountain Culture and Garage Project, carefully producing two new beers in a creative endeavour to express theContinue reading “Unmissable debuts and exclusive pours with the best in beer-business The High Country Hop – Saturday 2nd April, 2022”
Sunday Feels at the Roadhouse
Introducing Sunday Feels at the Roadhouse in Byron Bay with a selection of Feels Botanical eau de vie cocktails by Dylan Leacey. “The Roadhouse Bar menu focuses on sustainability as we try to approach a zero waste cocktail program, and Feels Botanicals is in line with our ethos of supporting local, quality, craft produce. TheContinue reading “Sunday Feels at the Roadhouse”
BALLARAT IN FULL BLOOM FOR 70TH BEGONIA FESTIVAL, 11-20 MARCH
Begonia Byway installation by Hattie Molloy and Esther Olsson | Presenter program featuring Jamie Durie, Tim Bone and Simon Toohey The full program for the 70th Ballarat Begonia Festival (11-20 March 2022) has been released with the free, outdoor event bringing Ballarat’s Botanical Gardens and city precincts to life with spectacular flower displays, installations, gardeningContinue reading “BALLARAT IN FULL BLOOM FOR 70TH BEGONIA FESTIVAL, 11-20 MARCH”
Hidden treasure to discover on the Mornington Peninsula at Marina Martha Cove
Set against the backdrop of luxury yachts at Marina Martha Cove, Martha’s Table is a unique Mediterranean-inspired culinary destination, just a short drive from the picturesque Mornington Peninsula wine region. After extended COVID lockdowns, Martha’s Table will reopen its doors late October and just in time for summer. The superbly designed and curated interior boastsContinue reading “Hidden treasure to discover on the Mornington Peninsula at Marina Martha Cove “
In conversation with Will de Beaurepaire
De Beaurepaire Wines is a family-owned single-estate producer of cool climate, French- style wines, located in Rylstone NSW. Jeremy Ryland chats to Will de Beaurepaire about their history, unique terroir, and the various challenges they face as a boutique winemaker. De Beaurepaire Wines 82 Cudgegong Rd, Rylstone NSW 2849 02 6379 1473 Open: Wednesday toContinue reading “In conversation with Will de Beaurepaire”
Mornington Peninsula to host a weekend of world-class wines, delicious food and local makers
The annual Winter Wine Weekend returns to the coast from 12th–14th June. Wine lovers across Victoria will pull on their warmest jumpers and winter wellies as the Mornington Peninsula’s Winter Wine Weekend returns to the coast, boasting a wide-ranging program sure to please everyone from novice to connoisseur. Held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekendContinue reading “Mornington Peninsula to host a weekend of world-class wines, delicious food and local makers”
Merivale acquires The Quarterdeck at Narooma
Merivale has acquired The Quarterdeck in Narooma, a beautiful town in the Eurobodalla region of the NSW South Coast. This is Merivale’s first hospitality venue outside Sydney. Justin Hemmes, CEO of Merivale, said: “Narooma has become my second home and the backdrop to so many of my happiest memories with my family. I think itContinue reading “Merivale acquires The Quarterdeck at Narooma”
Longrain × Sutton Grange Winery
Celebrate this year’s vintage with an exclusive Thai banquet at the stunning Central Victoria winery. This autumn, modern Thai restaurant Longrain heads north to Central Victoria, bringing an exclusive Thai banquet lunch to the picturesque winery and working farm, Sutton Grange. Located just 1½ hours from Melbourne CBD or 20 minutes south of Bendigo, LongrainContinue reading “Longrain × Sutton Grange Winery”
Chef Jerry Mai and Friends’ Epic Summer BBQ Celebration at Ocean Eight Winery on the Mornington Peninsula
Over the January Long Weekend, this 5-day event will feature guests chefs, including George Calombaris, Sarah Tiong, Khanh Ong, Gary Mehigan and Diana Chan. After a highly successful summer season of weekend barbecues at Ocean Eight winery on the Mornington Peninsula, chef Jerry Mai is gathering her friends for a finale of epic proportions fromContinue reading “Chef Jerry Mai and Friends’ Epic Summer BBQ Celebration at Ocean Eight Winery on the Mornington Peninsula”
A foodie weekend in historic Milton NSW
The historic town of Milton has made a name for itself in recent years, located less than three hours drive from Sydney, and just under two from Canberra. However, the beautiful drive down the winding coastal roads into the lush, green countryside instantly transports you a decade away from the bustle of the city, makingContinue reading “A foodie weekend in historic Milton NSW”
Pick up delicious cherries for Christmas fresh from the Farm Gate at CherryHill Orchards
Nothing says Christmas more than indulging in delicious fresh cherries, locally sourced from CherryHill Orchards in the Yarra Valley. Open every day (excluding Christmas Day), visitors can head to the Farm Gate Store to buy the most juicy, plump cherries to brighten up the Christmas table. The Coldstream Farm Gate Store is new this year,Continue reading “Pick up delicious cherries for Christmas fresh from the Farm Gate at CherryHill Orchards”
Tripadvisor launches series of sustainable summer road trips across New South Wales
One traveller will win the chance to get on the road themselves in an all-electric Tesla Model 3. Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel platform, has announced a new campaign in partnership with Destination NSW (DNSW) that calls on travellers to Love NSW by taking a road trip and coming back to travel in a safeContinue reading “Tripadvisor launches series of sustainable summer road trips across New South Wales”
Grab limited edition treats and endless cherries at the Pick Your Own CherryHill Orchards season
CherryHill Orchards is once again celebrating its popular cherry season by welcoming visitors to pick their own cherries while enjoying a fabulous day out in the Yarra Valley from 27 November to early January. New for 2020 is a collaboration with Popstic, where visitors can indulge in a delicious heart-shaped Cherish Spritzer popsicle, as wellContinue reading “Grab limited edition treats and endless cherries at the Pick Your Own CherryHill Orchards season”
Welcome to The Growers, a new food destination on NSW South Coast
Where coast meets country. Located within the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast, The Growers, a new 450-seat indoor-outdoor casual eatery and bar opened its doors on Friday 20 November 2020. Celebrating the best of the area and its surroundings, the venue showcases the region’s diverse agricultural producers, wineries, fromageries and breweries. American-born chefContinue reading “Welcome to The Growers, a new food destination on NSW South Coast”
The Victorian Cherry Trail is open to Melburnians
Restrictions have eased once again for Melburnians, who can finally get back to visiting regional Victoria! This is perfect timing as cherry season is just beginning, so Melburnians can now visit the orchards on the Cherry Trail. The Victorian Cherry Trail has nine cherry orchards across four cherry-growing regions in the state. Visiting a cherryContinue reading “The Victorian Cherry Trail is open to Melburnians”
TarraWarra Estate opens up with a new menu and a picnic offering
Yarra Valley’s TarraWarra Estate had reopened for lunch in the restaurant with a new menu, as well as a new picnic offering to be enjoyed on the picturesque lawn overlooking the vines and TarraWarra Museum of Art’s outdoor sculptures. Chef Mark Ebbels spent lockdown in his home garden, becoming more passionate in his commitment toContinue reading “TarraWarra Estate opens up with a new menu and a picnic offering”
The stunning CherryHill Orchards Pick Your Own season is back and celebrating 80 years
Yarra Valley’s picturesque CherryHill Orchards is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2020 and will welcome cherry lovers to bask in the sunshine and enjoy the surrounds of the 85-acre orchard. Taste fresh cherries straight from the trees and even take some home to enjoy — the annual Pick Your Own season will run from 27Continue reading “The stunning CherryHill Orchards Pick Your Own season is back and celebrating 80 years”
Chin Chin & Hawker Hall delivering to all of Metro Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula – One Day Only
After Chin Chin’s sell-out success delivering to the Mornington Peninsula and Geelong, Chin Chin Melbourne and Hawker Hall will be delivering its popular make-at-home meal packs to all of Metro Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula for one day only on Friday, 2 October. The Melbourne icons have done all the hard work and packed allContinue reading “Chin Chin & Hawker Hall delivering to all of Metro Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula – One Day Only”
Yarra Valley Garden Party program released
Yarra Valley Garden Party is a free virtual event on October 3 and 4 and brings springtime in the Yarra Valley into homes across Australia. Including experiences of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival and the Blossom Festival at CherryHill Orchards, the complete program has now been confirmed. Join Chef Julia Busuttil Nishimura, home cook Jess Nguyen,Continue reading “Yarra Valley Garden Party program released”
Dhaba At The Mill reopens in Kyneton with a Friday Night Food Truck in Gisborne
Jessi and Amar Singh’s Kyneton restaurant, Dhaba At The Mill, has reopened its doors following the announcement of amendments to dining restrictions in regional Victoria. Heading back to where it all began 12 years ago (2008), chef Jessi Singh will be in the kitchen of Dhaba serving up dishes from its most recent menu asContinue reading “Dhaba At The Mill reopens in Kyneton with a Friday Night Food Truck in Gisborne”
Chin Chin heading to Mornington Peninsula for one day only
Chin Chin Melbourne is headed to the Mornington Peninsula for the first time ever, delivering its popular ‘Make Me Feed Me’ packs for the ultimate Chin Chin feast at home for one day only. The Melbourne icon has done all the hard work and packed all your favourite dishes so you can enjoy Chin ChinContinue reading “Chin Chin heading to Mornington Peninsula for one day only”