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The Winery Queenstown: Taste 80 Fabulous Wines In The Heart Of Town

Wine glass on wooden table

Where are all my fellow wine lovers at? Have I got a treat in store for you! I stumbled on The Winery Queenstown quite by accident and I’m sure glad I did. Queenstown was the third stop on our road trip through New Zealand’s stunning South Island and we had three nights in town. The Hubs and I were aimlessly wandering through Queenstown one sunny afternoon when he popped into The Oakley store for a ‘quick look’. I love the man to bits, but I knew there would nothing quick about his look so I let him do his thing while I browsed around for a bit on my own. I didn’t get far because two doors up I spotted a sign promising the opportunity to taste test 80+ wines inside. Who could possibly resist that?

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4 Te Anau Restaurants You Should Try On Your Next Visit to New Zealand

Te Anau Restaurants: The Moose Garlic Bread

I popped into several Te Anau restaurants before deciding where to eat during our two days in town. Most restaurants in Te Anau are either on the main street (Town Centre) or on the lake shore (Lakefront Dr). While Te Anau is not a big town, there is still enough variety to please the palette during your stay. Read on for all the details…

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Winnies Queenstown Pizza Bar Will Satisfy Your Gourmet Pizza Cravings

Winnies Queenstown Pizza Exterior

Queenstown in New Zealand’s Stunning South Island has no shortage of fine dining establishments, but sometimes the only thing that can satisfy your hunger pangs is a really good pizza. Luckily when you are in The Adventure Capital Of The World, Winnies Queenstown has you covered. Winnies Gourmet Pizza Bar has been serving up pizza in Queenstown ‘since forever’ and is well worth a visit. Read on for all the details of my Queenstown pizza fix …

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Night Noodle Markets Canberra Enlighten: A Feast For All The Senses

Enlighten Canberra - Pretty In Pink

I love a good market. I’ve visited a tonne on my travels and one of my favourites are the Night Noodle Markets Canberra. The Canberra Night Noodle Markets are held annually in March as part of the month long Enlighten Canberra festival. I first visited in 2016 and The Hubs and I were so impressed we returned again in 2018. The Canberra Enlighten Noodle Markets are set to return to Australia’s Capital for the 5th time in 2019 so now is the perfect time to start planning your visit. Read on for all the details …

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Amazing Short Mount Cook Walks Under 2 Hours For Lazy Hikers

Mount Cook Walks: Hooker Valley Track

They call it hiking in the US, rambling in the UK, bush walking in Australia and tramping in New Zealand. No matter where you are from on this great big blue planet, or what you call it, there is something supremely satisfying about walking amid nature. Mount Cook in New Zealand’s stunning South Island is the perfect place to swap skyscrapers for soaring mountains, gridlocked traffic for gurgling rivers and pounding the pavement for perambulating on natural paths. There are a tonne of Mount Cook walks to choose from and you don’t need to hike 46,000 kilometres for 12 hours straight to get up close and personal with nature. I’m not the most active person in the world (working on that!), but I didn’t want to miss out and I thoroughly enjoyed our jaunts along the Hooker Valley Track and Tasman Glacier Walk. If you are like me, these short Mt Cook hikes will satisfy your inner Bear Grylls without requiring hospitalisation. Read on for all the details …

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Hotel Montreal Christchurch: A Fabulous Christchurch Luxury Hotel

Hotel Montreal Christchurch Exterior

What do you look for in a Christchurch luxury hotel? When I recently visited the Garden City in New Zealand’s stunning South Island I had a very clear set of deliverables for my accommodation. First and foremost, a king size bed for optimum sleep quality was paramount. Secondly, being in the heart of the Christchurch city was essential for our brief stay. And thirdly, I wanted a spacious sitting area for a pre-dinner drink with a friend. The Hotel Montreal Christchurch ticked every box and then some. Read on for all the details …

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Best Wineries In Tasmania: 5 Hobart Wineries With Fabulous Cellar Doors

Bruny Island Premium Wines Tasmanian Sauvignon Blanc enjoyed among the vines

The Hubs and I recently spent four wonderful days in the Apple Isle. This was my third trip to Tasmania and we decided to make Hobart our base this time around. When I starting planning my itinerary, visiting some of the best wineries in Tasmania was at the very top of my list. There a bunch of wineries near Hobart and I focused on those that specialise in Tasmanian white wine, particularly Tasmanian sauvignon blanc. As I researched Tasmania’s best wineries, a few Hobart wineries were consistently mentioned. I added a few that were highly recommended by the experts and threw in a few wild cards of my own. Read on for all the details …

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Canberra Balloon Spectacular: The Canberra Hot Air Balloon Festival

Canberra Balloon Festival - Whale

The Canberra Balloon Spectacular is one of Canberra’s premier events. Visitors who time their visit to Australia’s capital city to coincide with the annual Canberra hot air balloon festival are in for a real treat. The one thing that seems to be consistent with hot air ballooning around the globe is that dawn is largely considered the best time to lift off. I am not a morning person, but I did drag myself from under the doona at 5.30am on a cool autumn morning to catch a glimpse of these magnificent flying machines. In 2019 the Canberra balloon festival is on from 9 – 17 March so now is the perfect time to start planning your trip. Read on for all the details …

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