tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76369378660408461432024-03-05T17:58:20.154-08:00Grab your suitcase!Destinations & inspirations from the girls at Luxury Oz Stays...Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-51389570675600827822010-08-04T21:54:00.000-07:002010-08-04T21:57:49.697-07:00Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!<div style="text-align: justify;">The wait is over!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's time to step back in time and relive the memories and magic at Cherry Tree Lane.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Everyone has their favourite Mary Poppins song...was yours Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Feed the Birds or Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">(Sorry if you have that song stuck in your head for the rest of the day!)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mary Poppins the stage spectacular is playing for a strictly limited season at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. Based on both the book by Aussie P.L. Travers and the 1964 film, it features new sub plots and songs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It'll cost you over $130 for a good seat (you can grab midweek matinee seats in the stalls for $60) but unlike other musical theatre experiences (I'm talking about you Cats...meow!) you'll be floating out of the theatre feeling you absolutely got your money's worth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">There a ton of fantastic restaurants near Her Majesty's Theatre. For a list and locations check out <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/ps/71/14959/Melbourne/Landmarks/Her-Majestys-Theatre.html">this site.</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>And of course, for fantastic luxury accommodation in Melbourne <a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/search.html?searWords=Melbourne">check us out.</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Super - cali - fragi - listic - EX - P - I - A - LI - DOCIOUS!</i></div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-82203304536400903622010-07-16T00:28:00.000-07:002010-07-16T00:39:59.832-07:00Where I confess that I'm a Masterchef addict...<div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, I'm confessing that I watch Masterchef.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not religiously mind you (it makes me too hungry), but I do love to tune in occasionally to watch mere mortals battle their little culinary hearts outs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I really love it when they crack under the pressure <i>(</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><i>schnitzel! OMG I can't make a schnitzel!</i></span>)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hilarious. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A few days ago they aired an episode where the remaining seven had to fight for a guaranteed spot in the finals next week.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Guest judges were some of the worlds best chefs - Kylie Kwong, Jacques Reymond, Mark Best and Alla Wolf Tasker.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The contestants shed blood, sweat and tears while preparing their dishes. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Oh dear, Calum had a mini break down over dropped pheasant pies.</span></span></i> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But what I really loved about this episode was seeing the guest judges restaurants. These chefs are some of the most talented and inspired in their industry and we're so lucky their restaurants are here in Australia.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lucky for you guys, we've also tracked down amazing luxury accommodation near these fine dining establishments. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are my two favourites out of the group in Victoria.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">Jacques Reymond</span> - <i>Jacques Reymond Cuisine du Temps Restaurant</i> 78 Williams Rd Prahran VIC. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jacques has introduced a new approach to fine dining, offering entree size dishes only allowing diners to sample a wide variety of dishes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The restaurant occupies a stately Victorian mansion with extensively landscaped gardens, open fireplaces and a private car park. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The menu combines impeccable cooking with a playful use of flavours and ingredients from Europe and Asia. It's occasion dining without the stuffiness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/vic_accommodation_melbourne.html"><b>Where to stay....</b></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">Alla Wolf Tasker</span> - <i>Lake Hous</i><i>e</i>, King St, Daylesford Victoria. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The restaurant that Alla and husband Allen founded enjoys international acclaim.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Situated in the heart of Spa Country in Daylesford, Lake House offers magnificent views from its terraces and windows across the lake. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The team of cooks work to produce everything on the premises with strong seasonal produce driven menus. Dishes are 'masterly in composition and captivating in their appeal'. The Lake House is a country restaurant with world class standards.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This month they are featuring Masterclasses and a celebration of truffles and an exclusive cellar dinner with top wine expert Matt Paul.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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That's it from me, I'm off to watch the telly, bon appetit!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-33297585567084568912010-06-25T21:55:00.000-07:002010-06-25T21:55:00.575-07:00Comfort food...<div style="text-align: justify;">Winter is the season when food needs to be nourishing and sustaining. It's time for comfort food. Those dishes that involve cooking methods such as braising, simmering and roasting...all to warm your soul on these cold, cold evenings.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Operating in the heart of Hobart every Sunday is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Tasmanian Farm Gate</span>, Hobart's weekly farmers market. The stall holders stand by these four beliefs:</div><br />
* Produce must be fresh, picked the night before.<br />
* Everything must be regional.<br />
* Produce must be in season.<br />
* Only the grower or producer can trade at the market.<br />
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That's how you know what you're purchasing will be of the highest quality and taste divine.<br />
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According to the stall holders this winter, these are the top products to put in your shopping basket.<br />
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Hearty vegetables such as potatos, swedes, turnips, beans, cabbages, pumpkin, silverbeet and sprouts.<br />
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Stock up on crisp, juicy, new season apples. Remember an apple a day keeps the doctor away!<br />
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Grab some premium Tassie Beef and Premium Goat Meat. Don't forget Goat Meat pies and Berkshire Pork bangers.<br />
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Make sure you try Bruny Island Artisan Cheeses.<br />
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For the pantry, grab some Woodstock award winning jams and relishes.<br />
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Do all your shopping while sipping on locally roasted coffee. <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Make sure you turn your purchases into something delectable...with ingredients this fresh and wholesome, you can't go wrong.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Tasmanian Farm Gate</span> - Every Sunday in the Melville Street outdoor car park, Hobart Tasmania. Rain, hail or shine!Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-54906217249935081192010-06-22T21:54:00.000-07:002010-06-22T21:54:57.426-07:00Festival of Voices<div style="text-align: justify;">Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean there isn't plenty to keep you occupied here in beautiful Tasmania.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tourism Tasmania brings you <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The Lumina Winter of Festivals</span>, more than 100 festivals and events that are taking place over Tasmania during autumn and winter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you're staying in Hobart (why not try the Zero Davey apartments?) then next up on the schedule is the <a href="http://www.festivalofvoices.com.au/">Festival of Voices</a> 7 - 11 July, 2010.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The festival features around 40 events over 5 days.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Festival highlights include the Festival Bonfire and Big Sing, the Festival Club in Salamanca Place and the Festival Finale Concert in Hobart's Federation Concert Hall.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">National and local choirs choose the festival to perform and to celebrate. Come with your choir or with your friends and family.</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-71731312816761017672010-04-30T02:04:00.000-07:002010-05-04T02:30:46.903-07:00A Good Read<div style="text-align: justify;">I love boutique...anything really! I'm not referring to little, funky clothes stores but to little companies that strive to be a little bit different and provide that something extra to their customers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Melbourne Books is a boutique publishing house that publishes works of both non fiction and fiction. It also offers a self publishing service to authors who are finding it increasingly difficult to secure a publisher.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Australian writers should be celebrated and I'm chuffed to share this little gem that Melbourne Books has launched following the success of <i>Award Winning Australian Writing 2008</i> at last year's Melbourne Writer's Festival.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This anthology provides an opportunity for talented Australian writers to showcase their short stories and bush poetry. Several of Australia's most prestigious competitions are participating in the book.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a great way to promote Australian writers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For those of you who have always envisaged yourself as a writer...(admit it, we all have a dream of writing the great Australian novel) why not attend the Melbourne Writers Festival? For more info, <a href="http://www.mwf.com.au/2010/content/mwf_2009_home.asp?">click here.</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-1978767466625918352010-04-28T00:48:00.000-07:002010-04-29T00:49:26.708-07:00Dzienkuje! (Well I think that's how you spell thanks in Polish!<div style="text-align: justify;">Remember that Seinfeld episode where Elaine was fighting with a old couple over a chocolate babka cake in a bakery?</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/773841/seinfeld_the_babka/">Seinfeld -) The Babka</a> - <a href="http://www.metacafe.com/">The funniest bloopers are right here</a></span></span><br />
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Well I have my own favourite Polish/ European bakery here in St Kilda.<br />
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Monarch cakes has been a Melbourne icon for years. It originally started as Monaco cake shop in Lygon Street in 1931 and quickly established itself as the centre of 1930s euro-cafe society.<br />
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In 1934 it was reborn in St Kilda, where it has remained for the last 76 years.<br />
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Here are two of my favourites.<br />
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Chocolate Kooglhoupf. Real chocolate laced through yeast pastry.<br />
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100 year old Polish Baked cheese cake (the cake's not 100 years old just the recipe LOL!)<br />
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So delicious.<br />
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Most of the recipes come from Eastern Europe - Austria, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and recently a few more recent editions from the French.<br />
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Come and fight over a babka.<br />
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Monarch Cake Shop. 103 Acland Street St Kilda, Victoria.Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-74038092989355533732010-04-27T23:31:00.000-07:002010-04-29T00:05:56.004-07:00Let's get all arty farty....<div style="text-align: justify;">So being a Melbourne girl, just like a diamond (Tiffanys if you are reading boy, hint hint) I tend to have different facets to my personality.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There's uber professional me. You know the one that open all the emails as soon as they hit the inbox, shows up for work on time, and never, ever has a sick day. Well almost never :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then there's the little miss party pants me. The one who can't wait for Friday night drinkies with the girls.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next we have ex Melbourne Storm supporter me. Honestly boys, WTF?! You better win every game for the rest of the season just to prove a point. Disappointing to say the least....</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course we also have Super Mummy me. Because girls can do it all * laughs hysterically *.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And then there's wildly intellectual, arty farty me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So what's an art farty (no, I don't have a gas problem, honestly!) gal like me like to check out?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love to check out The Rose Street Artists Markets when I have a free afternoon in Fitzroy. They run every Saturday and Sunday from 11am till 5pm. The Market is held in a disused yard in the back streets of Fitzroy and showcases up to 70 artist and designers each weekend.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Most of the artworks are a tad pricey if you're just after a souvenir, but there are cheaper items like hand drawn badges, cards or magnets priced from $3 - $5. I love the atmosphere and finding quirky designers flogging their wares, like the guy who makes bracelets from forks and funky earrings by Kasame.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></i></div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-21432242123013521392010-04-22T22:17:00.000-07:002010-04-23T23:32:47.032-07:00Back to Melbourne we go!Hi guys!<br />
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Ready for the long weekend?<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, I'm posting from my town this week and I thought I'd share with you one of my favourite touristy things to do in Melbourne. This is the tour that I take all my non-Melbournian relatives on when they visit and it never fails to impress.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">What am I referring to?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It glides through the city streets and onto South Melbourne, St Kilda, Prahan and Malvern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">You're welcomed aboard by a friendly maitre d' and served by the friendliest waiters I've ever met. Although it's also open for lunch, we always go for the five course dinner in the evening. Prices range from $82.50 for lunch (4 courses + drinks), $77 for the early 3 course dinner to $121 for the 5 course late dinner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Open bar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Figured out why I love it so much?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Booze aside, the food is always sensational.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My favourite so far has been the cognac pate for an appetizer, heavenly kangaroo (sorry Skippy) with tomato chilli jam for an entree, macadamia chicken with pesto, a selection of cheeses served with pear, and white chocolate and passionfruit parfait with praline and raspberry coulis for dessert.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">* swoons *</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I love my food.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a great way to introduce people to Melbourne but make sure you book early, it's so popular that it's often difficult to get a reservation. The tram has all the modern conveniences you'd expect from a first-class restaurant (but no room for prams folk) with all the luxury and fittings from the period.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It departs from the Tramstop at Normanby Road near the Crown Casino.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For more <a href="http://www.viator.com/tours/Melbourne/Colonial-Tramcar-Restaurant-Tour-of-Melbourne/d384-3412TRAM#schedule">info </a>or to book give <a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/contact.html">me</a> a holler.</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-663391036510326762010-04-21T02:40:00.000-07:002010-04-21T02:40:30.502-07:00Pavilions verdict...<div style="text-align: justify;">So do you want to know how we've rated The Pavilions among the listings that we have at Luxury Oz Stays?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">How does 5 out of 5 sound?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I guess it depends on what type of holiday you're looking for, but if you want a holiday home that doubles as a great place to simply hang out, then The Pavilion 2 is perfect.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's designed so that there are so many different, airy, open spaces for you to inhabit, that you never feel crowded regardless of how many people are staying with you. The inter-connected open plan pavilions incorporate extensive living areas and decks, set amongst a rain forest inspired garden.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The home is filled with all the mod cons you could desire (thank you my darling coffee machine) and it was in spic and span condition when we arrived. It successfully blends the inside with the outside</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Broken Head is gorgeous in itself. Pristine beaches and lush rainforests. You can spend hours exploring the wonderland that is just metres from your doorstep. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you're after some night life or perhaps a few top notch restaurants or eateries, then the city centre of Byron Bay is just ten minutes down the road.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We left feeling refreshed, revived and spoilt.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pavilion 2 is a private and secure retreat perfect for a small beach wedding, secluded honeymoon or a beach getaway.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Loved it.</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-30309155155805588792010-04-18T21:00:00.000-07:002010-04-21T02:23:49.880-07:00A bit of a splurge....<div style="text-align: justify;">We spent the day yesterday exploring Byron Bay.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I haven't been here for a few years and while it's still retained that relaxed, hippy vibe, it's became a lot funkier and diverse. It's still one of the most relaxed holiday destinations in Australia, with gorgeous beaches (famous for the lighthouse) and tropical rainforests.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">With a friendly village atmosphere, Byron attracts people from all walks of life from all over the world and it's a great place to people watch.<br />
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We had lunch at the Beach Hotel (great fresh food and cold beer). Totally kid friendly too, with a park across the road and a row boat for them to play in.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">After a spot of sunbaking, I spent the afternoon roaming the streets and looking for treats in the quirky little stores that are peppered all over Byron.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are a few of the treasures I found.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I bought a canister of Tridosha Salt of the Sea. It uses all natural ingredients to blend Australian sea salt, cracked peppercorns and native Australian herbs and spices. I sprinkled it over the chicken that we had for dinner and it was delish! Cute canister too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A big stash of cookies from the <i>Byron Bay Cookie</i> company. I always grab one of these when I get a takeaway coffee so I decided to stock up at their home town. These are too good to be true, white choc chunk and macadamia nut is my all time favourite. (Hint, zap it in the microwave for 15 seconds and enjoy the gooey goodness). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And just to take home a bit of the hippy vibe with me, I splurged on this boho american Tassel necklace with Turquioise, feathers and an antique coin from <i>Spell Shop</i>. Great to wear with a singlet and jeans, methinks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gorgeous day out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-35367093617939868512010-04-16T18:12:00.000-07:002010-04-16T18:12:37.651-07:00Stories from the Suitcase...Serenity now...<div style="text-align: justify;">Today I get the pleasure of writing this post while lying on the couches on the deck of a gorgeous beach house that we have the pleasure of 'road testing' for the weekend. I've got a freshly brewed coffee beside my laptop (it smells divine) and at the moment, because everyone is still asleep, all I can hear are the birds in the trees and the faint roar of the ocean.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bliss. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">All the stress of the working week evaporated as soon as we drove through Byron Bay to get to Broken Head. There must be something in the air here and I'm not talking about fumes from nearby Nimbin LOL!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">People just seem more relaxed and everything moves at a slower pace.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Pavilions is a gated complex of luxury beachouses situated at the end of a beach road, in a rainforest. The layout is open and spacious with timber decking all around the building. You feel like you've left Australia and landed in Bali.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">To get our luxury beach house weekend started last night, the kids and everyone else were banished to the lounge pavilion to watch DVDs and I took a long bubble bath in the master bedroom.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jealous? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Feeling 100% more relaxed, I grabbed a glass of wine and joined the crew to watch <i>The Hangover</i>. All time funniest movie.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This morning, to continue my weekend of chilling out I headed down to the beach.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I walked along the beach, squishing my toes in the sand and breathing in the fresh air. I'm one of those people who is always on the go, so to get the opportunity to just relax is wonderful. Better than a yoga class any day!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This area is so beautiful and unspoilt, you feel like you're a million miles from development. There's lots of little paths that lead into the nature reserve and you get spectacular views along the coast in both directions. I've heard that the little bays around Broken Head are known for nude bathing, but I didn't spot any nudie rudies!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It sounds like the troops have woken up, I'll let you know how the rest of our weekend goes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-5452966167891450032010-04-14T02:28:00.000-07:002010-04-14T02:38:00.664-07:00Stories from the Suitcase...Maroochydore<div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">So guys, new layout, new blog, new direction...why the hell not?!</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><i>We're going to show you how real people travel.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">I don't know about you guys but I luuurve to read about other people's trips away, be it for the holiday of a lifetime or just a weekend away. I especially enjoy hearing about nightmare holidays. It's how I get most of my survival tips.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">We tracked down </span></i><a href="http://whoa-mumma.blogspot.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Alex @ Whoa Mumma</span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"> for a guest spot to let us know how she survived the Easter long weekend. Alex has a tonne of kids and yet manages to still get away occasionally (straight jacket stowed in glove box, I'm sure!)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This post should be called <i>How I survived my Easter holiday</i>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I don't know if you guys follow my blog (IT IS AWESOME despite what you may have heard or read, recent laziness cast aside). If you do, you'll know that in recent years I have been some what of a jet setter. Hawaii, Japan, Vegas, heck even Christchurch...I've taken advantage of pretty much every Jetstar flight special.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But since popping out sprog number 4, I have been grounded. Something to do with her screaming like a banshee whenever the wind changes. Not the best companion for long haul flights. In fact, she's screaming her lungs out right now so I guess I better tend to Her Majesty's whims (4 teeth out in one week, she really is an over achiever).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay, I'm back. <br />
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What was I talking about?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oh yes, the weekend from hell.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hubs was going to do some training for his new job on the Thursday in Maroochydore. Maroochydore is a mighty pretty seaside town in Queensland.<br />
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Free luxury accommodation in a one bedroom apartment. He suggested that we all go up and spend the weekend together. Because I'm always complaining that I never get to go away anymore.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Being the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: line-through;">sleep deprived, bored idiot</span> supportive wife that I am, I agreed.<br />
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Flying to another country with family in tow? No worries. Limited to whatever crapola you can fit into a suitcase.<br />
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Driving to another city with family in tow?<br />
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A bloody mission. Portacot, pram, nappies, beach toys, blah, blah blah.<br />
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At 4am on Thursday morning we set out on our road trip. The baby, Miss 2 and 8 year old boy were pulled from their beds and packed into the car.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let me now just say an almighty thank you to the Gods that invented in car DVD. I always swore black and blue that I'd never get one but this little beauty kept these two quiet for 3 whole hours.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Amazing. The fact that they were watching Austin Powers and now call each other 'sexy bitches' is irrelevant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So we made it from the Gold Coast to Maroochydore in record time and found ourselves at our destination with a little dilemma. <br />
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What the heck was I going to do all day? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We found the local radio station and they were all a flutter because a man- eating shark had been spotted on the local beach. Hubs turned towards the beach and along with a dozen other JAWS fanatics (and the local TV station) stood on the beach waiting for a surfer to get chomped. <br />
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Took me about 15 minutes to figure out the date and that we'd been duped. April Fools Day people.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ugh. Stupid sleep deprivation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was getting late (like 7.45am) so we dropped Hubs off at work and I took a few random turns, and found myself utterly and completey lost. <br />
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Sleep deprived, unable to check in until 2, with no GPS and 3 bored kids I did what any mother would do. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Found a Hungry Jacks, fed my kids a nutritious breakfast of hash browns and lemonade, hit google and found out the way to Australia Zoo.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Saved!<br />
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I took a few more random turns, found the way out of Maroochydore and headed down the highway to Beerwah.<br />
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When I turned into Australia Zoo, I felt like Clark Griswald arriving at Wallyworld.<br />
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Lucky for me, it was open, so there was no Bindi nose punching incident.<br />
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Fabulous day out. Kids loved it. We saw tigers, elephants and bears, oh my! Oh and yeah we watched the croc show.<br />
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I made inappropriate Steve Irwin jokes, threw in a few 'CRIKEYs' and got to pat a possum.<br />
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We left thoroughly exhausted and made our way back to Maroochydore. A few random turns and I found the waterfront and we spent some time playing in a park.<br />
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We finally checked into our accommodation at 5 pm (because I couldn't find it, then realised it was 100 metres from the park we'd been playing in. Doh!)<br />
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Hubs finished his training and I was ready for him to take over so I could have some 'me time' and start my holiday. <br />
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Bottle of wine ready.<br />
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He informed me that he was off to a work dinner at a swanky Thai restaurant. <br />
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Pleased I was not. Several glasses of wine were downed and there may have been some expletives.<br />
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CRIKEY!<br />
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I don't know if you've ever taken your family on holidays in an upmarket, luxury apartment.<br />
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Never EVER book a hotel room if you have kids. Nightmare.<br />
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You need at least one room to hide away in, so that you can quietly rock in the corner.<br />
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As it was, we had a spacious, uber trendy, one bed apartment to trash.<br />
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Which when you have an 8, 2 and 8 month year old to entertain, we did.<br />
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Cheese sprinkled all over the carpet amused the baby.<br />
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The 2 year old threw things off the balcony.<br />
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The 8 year old turned a lovely shade of green and proceeded to throw up and POO (one of those bugs that it comes out both ends) all over the lounge room for the rest of the evening.<br />
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Mummy drank wine. Lots of wine. <br />
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And eventually passed out.<br />
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Daddy eventually came home from his dinner, saw the devastation and realised it was 'his turn'.<br />
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Let's just say Good Friday did indeed turn into <i>Good Friday</i> when Whoa Mumma was treated to the movies (Revenge of the Titans...crap, don't go), A NAP, lunch & dinner. Delish.<br />
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Sunshine Plaza (across the road from our hotel) rocks.<br />
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I heart Maroochydore.<br />
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So yeah, eventually mummy got to relax and honestly, it was good to get away...all my complaining put aside. <br />
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Sorry for trashing the room Horton apartments. The smell will come out of the carpet...eventually.<br />
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So what did I learn on this adventure?<br />
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When you get home you want to kiss the tiles and Thank God that you're home.<br />
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(Unless, you're halfway home on Saturday and pewk into a McDonalds cup and proceed to spend the afternoon making out with the toilet bowl.)<br />
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Being a mum is awesome.<br />
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</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-6148456911042031172010-04-08T20:09:00.000-07:002010-04-12T21:08:35.006-07:00The World Is Your Oyster...<div style="text-align: justify;">My family always consumes tonnes of seafood every Easter. Our table is normally set with some fresh Barramundi and a platter of prawns.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This year, since we were holidaying with the extended family, we thought we'd mix things up a bit and introduce the relatives to one of Tasmania's famous exports...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Barilla Bay Oysters</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I absolutely adore them. My husband? Not so much, but he was more than happy to tag along and check out Barilla Bay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Barilla Bay is an oyster farm, restaurant and gourmet food store at Cambridge, southern Tasmania. It's about 15 minutes away from Hobart. It's only 5 minutes from Hobart airport and I was amazed to find out that they specialise in a travel pack so that you can take the oysters and other products on extended airline travel!<br />
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It's a beautiful complex, overlooking the bay and oyster farm. <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We'd booked to go on the farm tour before lunch. Make sure you take coat and hat, it gets pretty chilly down this far south. The tour takes you out to the edge of the bay where you can see where oysters are grown in racks and then into the processing areas. They opened a few for us to taste and they were sensational! Fresh and creamy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Barilla Bay Restaurant features fresh Tasmanian produce (including the famous oysters) matched with Tasmanian wines and beers. It's on top of the food store and has views of the oyster farm. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.barillabay.com.au/MENU.pdf">oyster menu</a> is extensive.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My favourites were the Avocado and Lime Salsa oysters, Wasabi Soy oysters and Tasmanian Brie. There is plenty on the menu for oyster phobes too. Chef Simon Townsend is not only a dab hand at producing the freshest Tasmanian seafood, he can conjure up mean Thai-style salads and tender scotch fillets.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">All washed down with a few bottles Tasmanian wine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We grabbed a few cheeses and Barilla Bay's own Worcestershire Sauce from The Gourmet Foodstore to take home.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.barillabay.com.au/">Barilla Bay</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1388 Tasman Highway, Hobart.</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-36096549719192894112010-04-05T19:20:00.000-07:002010-04-07T19:52:27.915-07:00What's on in Hobart in April...<div style="text-align: justify;">Looking for local festivals and events while staying in Hobart?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Every Saturday</span> - Salamanca Markets. From 8.30 to 3.30pm enjoy the sights, sounds and flavours of Australia's best outdoor market.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">2 - 5 April 2010</span> - Australian National Band Championships - Brass and Wind Bands from around Australia compete for the national titles. Street Parade on Saturday 3rd April.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">10 April 2010</span> - Fairies in the Forest. Come to the first annual 'Fairies in the Forest Day' at the Tahune Airwalk. The day will feature face painting, treasure hunts, a barbeque lunch and more. A portion of the proceeds go to Make-A-Wish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">10 & 11 April 2010</span> - The Hobart Gem and Mineral Spectacular. Gemstones, jewellery, fossils, demonstrations and kids activities at the Boardwalk Gallery, Wrest Point Casino.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">10 April 2010</span> - The Sundance Kids: Burn So Bright Tour at Republic Bar & Cafe.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">11 April 2010</span> - Head to The Alley Cat Bar to catch Ann Vriend, a highly acclaimed singer/ songwriter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">11 April 2010</span> - Catch John Mayall and his blues/ rock style at Theatre Royal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">16 & 17 April </span>- Come join the Hi-5 Surprise live stage sgow at the Theatre Royal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">16 April - 1 May 2010</span> - Enjoy a little Barry Manilow at The Playhouse Theatres production of 'Copacabana'.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">18 April 2010</span> Derwent Valley Autumn Festival. Entertainment includes bands, dancers, singers and market stalls at The Esplanade, New Norfolk.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">27 April - 2 May 2010</span> Targa Tasmania. Around 300 high performance vehicles are unleashed onto the tranquility of Tasmania. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">30 April 2010</span> - Chrysanthemum & Floral Art Show in the Town Hall.</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-83645556689847712032010-03-31T02:40:00.000-07:002010-04-12T21:34:19.201-07:00What to do....Hobart<div style="text-align: justify;">So if you're staying at Antolu, which is just a stone's throw away from Hobart then you need to know fantastic places to eat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hate going on holidays, finding random restaurants and regretting the experience a few hours later? I'm sure I've been in a few restaurants that would have had Gordan Ramsey frothing at the mouth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not pleasant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So if you're after quality dining in Hobart here's a recommendation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Customs House Restaurant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The customs House Restaurant provides award winning dining within the heritage atmosphere of the Waterfront Hotel. Well known for seafood dishes (especially the wide selection of scallops) and a range of wines to accompany your meals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chef Alex and his staff at the hotel prepare meals with the freshest of produce, bought locally. Tasmania does have the freshest and the best!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Customs House Hotel is one of the oldest Hobart Hotels which has been renovated to a high standard while still maintaining the original integrity of the building.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a few pics of the menu to get your mouth watering....</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-91845088970840642402010-03-28T17:58:00.000-07:002010-04-12T21:27:44.103-07:00Back to nature but close to town.<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">This weeks featured property is Amtolu in Tasmania.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">48 Liverpool Crescent, West Hobart.</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1262145142"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This multi-level 4-bedroom home with vibrant decor, modern facilities and breath taking views. The tri-level design features soaring ceilings and picture windows which create an amazing sense of space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>"This house is the ultimate in luxury accommodation, surrounded by towering gum trees, nessled in the hills of West Hobart. We had a group of 10 people stay at the house and we were delighted by all the facilities...including a spa on the balcony! It was a fantastic place to stay, I would sincerely recommend it to anyone considering staying here!"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>"7 of us stayed at Amtolu and we all loved it! The house is so modern and bright inside. Chris was extremely pleasant to communicate with, very friendly. Thank you for the experience."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>" A beautiful house, fully equipped with every mod con you could want and with stunning 180 degree views that extend from Hobart to Mt Wellington. Chris was friendly and made us feel very welcome, while respecting our privacy."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>"Excellent property, tastefully furnished with everything you could possibly need. Comfortable, new. Perfect for our party of 7 including baby and 4 year old. Plenty of room for everyone. We loved our week here."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Stay tuned this week to find out great things to see and do if you stay at Amtolu.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-91415293187705523062010-03-24T21:10:00.000-07:002010-04-12T21:17:04.587-07:00Things to do...SwanseaSo you know that this week <a href="http://thegirlwithasuitcase.blogspot.com/2010/03/off-road-adventures-susan-style.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">Susan</span></a> checked out <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">The Lair</span></i>, a stunning property in Tasmania.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The area is ideal for fishing, swimming and diving or relaxing on the beach overlooking Great Oyster Bay and the beautiful Freycinet National Park.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Lair is just 15kms south of the wonderful coastal town of Swansea, a beautiful historic town of around 500 residents.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The town is full of historic buildings including the Swansea Bark Mill and East Coast Museum built by the in the 1880s, Morris' General Store, Meredith House, Schouten House, Resthaven, Spiky Bridge and more.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This part of Tasmania also produces world class wine and produce.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For a treat, pay a visit to Kate's Berry Farm. It sits high above the coastline looking out across Great Oyster Bay to The Hazards range.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kate was born and raised in Victoria and fell in love with Tasmania the first time she visited. In 1988 Kate seachanged to Swansea where she found her 10 acre dream property overlooking the sea and the mountains.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kate saw the potential for a unique cottage venture, became a farmer and after a lot of initial hard work Kate's Berry Farm was born. It quickly achieved a reputation for producing outstanding, chemical free berries. Kate designed and built her cellar door shop and workshop and works the gardens, and she's always ready to chat with visitors about her farm and what it means to her.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the picking season, from November to May, punnets of juicy freshly picked berries are available for purchase.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Visit Kate's Just Desserts Cafe, a cosy little eatery that lets you relax and indulge in some of Kate's treats. Like the name implies, apart from wine, tea and coffee and milkshakes, the cafe sells nothing but luscious desserts. Waffles and crepes with lashings of berries, fluffy scones and jams and rich cheesecakes. The berry tart is to die for.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kate's kitchen also produces an ever expanding range of delicious country produce including chutneys, relishes and marmalades for you to purchase. Everything is handmade is mall quantities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">She also has her own winery and produces a small range of delectable dessert wines, made from her berries.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's pure, unadulterated indulgence. Bliss.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-47149047867835022922010-03-17T20:02:00.000-07:002010-04-12T21:32:42.464-07:00Indulgence...The Lair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQicGBKIpx4m5ThnmB_0HeHyA7qDx4RZdmm7UwFVAGU7hnPUK0bowlGcNNdD1tAmDsjH5O670hQup9_G8onfOkeiRK3fheQNea_0lxdQZmayoXsNdzGRo5O7QZaSLV89VIdgjZ7xUykA/s1600-h/beach-woman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQicGBKIpx4m5ThnmB_0HeHyA7qDx4RZdmm7UwFVAGU7hnPUK0bowlGcNNdD1tAmDsjH5O670hQup9_G8onfOkeiRK3fheQNea_0lxdQZmayoXsNdzGRo5O7QZaSLV89VIdgjZ7xUykA/s200/beach-woman.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I laughed when <a href="http://luxuryozstay.blogspot.com/2010/03/off-road-adventures-susan-style.html">Susan</a> described her inspection of <i>The Lair</i>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">That was quite an adventure!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's now my turn to check out what makes <i>The Lair</i> perfect to join the <a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/index.html">Luxury Oz Stays</a> list of properties. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Show me the luxury!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>The Lair</i> was created using only the finest fixtures and fittings from around the world, the epitome of style and design.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It comprises of two identical, sumptuously appointed suites at either end. Each room opens onto an eastern facing deck.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can stretch out on the emperor size leather beds or spread out in the generous bathrooms and soak up the view of the ocean. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the voluminous living/ dining/ kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The mini bar at <i>The Lair</i> is stocked with fresh local produce and some of the fine local wines that Tasmania is renowned for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Browse the library of books and games. If you must keep in touch, boot up the 24" Mac. Play your favourite tunes through the audiophile quality sound system. Or better yet, plug your ipod onto the dock and bliss out in the spa pool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">A collection of contemporary art by prominent Tasmanian artists such as Michael McWilliams and Jonathan Kimberley adorns the walls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For your viewing pleasure you can kick back with Austar or a DVD on one of the three plasmas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Personally, I wouldn't be able to drag myself away from the stunning ocean views of Oyster Bay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So does it tick all the boxes for a <a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/index.html">Luxury Oz Stays</a> indulgent, luxury property?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Tick, tick, tick! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Grab a glass of wine and join me on the deck.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">Unlike a lot of travel websites we actually like to check out the properties that we represent before we recommend them to other people. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">Trust me, there are a lot of properties that claim to be 'luxury' but seriously don't meet our, and your, standards.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">Wouldn't it be awful to book your holiday of a lifetime only to find yourself spending a week in a roach infested, hell hole?</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">That's why we do what we do!</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">A new property wanted to come on board with us and because it's in Tasmania we had to check it out.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">Here's the lowdown of our adventure, checking out our swish new luxury accommodation. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">For your viewing pleasure, I bring you <i>The LAIR.</i></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, fantasy;"><i>THE LAIR</i> is located 90 minutes away from either Launceston or Hobart airport. The drive takes you through picture postcard views of the meadowlands, forests, coastal promonteries and beaches that give Tasmania it's unique character.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">We live a little further away than the airports, but because I always inspect the properties before representing them, decided today was a day for an adventure. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;">I love Tasmania and have explored most of it. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, -webkit-fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">I'm familiar with the area but Jason (my husband) thought we would attempt to drive the 3 hours to <i>The Lair</i> using a different route this time. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, fantasy;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Bumpy as anything, it wasn’t just dirt it was pot holes, cracks, ridges and more dirt. Needless to say by the time we hit this road it was too far to turn back and go the way we came, so we thought we would stick it out. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, fantasy;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">The adventurous road met up with the road we normally would have taken and we got to the property with a car that looked like someone had chucked red mud all over it – not a great look for the owner of a 2 million dollar property we were trying to impress. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, fantasy;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Luckily he knew the road and just laughed at us!<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div>No expense has been spared in the creation of Kudos. <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Notice the love seats? Perfect for snuggling up to with the one you love. I think The Kudos Villas are perfect for a weekend away with your special one. Spas, love seats, champagne on arrival? What more could you ask for.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
The properties are scattered throughout the area, all you have to do is figure out which one suits you.</div><br />
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The properties draw inspiration from the essential elements to life and provide a pampering experience like no other.<br />
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Kudos presents their luxury spa villas. <br />
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</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-64997975112425523792010-03-10T21:17:00.000-08:002010-04-12T21:12:54.992-07:00To whet your appetite...Kudos Villas<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Of course, at </span><a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/vic_accommodation_daylesford.html"><span class="Apple-style-span">Kudos Villas</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"> you never actually have to leave your room.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Kudos offers the ultimate in indulgence and pampering. </span></span><br />
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On the corner of Raglan and Wombat Street in lies Mercato Restaurant. It's a popular country restaurant in Daylesford, set in a restored 1864 timber building. <i>Mercato</i> is Italian for "market" and the inspiration for the restaurant is that in European history, the town market place was the heart and soul of the town.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Richard Mee is the head chef and owner.</div><br />
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</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Seared fillet of Tuki trout with avocado, nectarine, white asparagus, salmon roe and baby herbs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Carpaccio of Romsey Emu with Holy Goat fromage frais. Kyneton extra virgin olive oil & thyme</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Roasted Wycheproof quail wrapped in "Istra' prosciutto with a salad of grapes, roasted capsicum, hazelnuts & olives</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Breast of duck on roast sweet potato puree with an orange, spiced cherry & watercress salad and a shirz jus</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</span> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Chocolate and raisin torte, cardamom icecream, red currants</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Food only $95</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Matched with wines $135</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Or, if you're like me and love to experience vineyards and all they have to offer, why not visit Ellender Estate?</div><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">"One not only drinks wine, one smells it, observes it, tastes it, sips it and one talks about it" King Edward VII </span></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">Ellender Estates is a boutique winery located just a short drive from Daylesford. Here you'll have an opportunity to meet and chat with owners Jenny and Graham Ellender.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The story of how they came to running a vineyard and winery is <a href="http://www.ellenderwines.com.au/content.asp?MenuID=2&subMenuID=19">fascinating</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Bes ure to taste their exquisite 2006 Pinot Noir, whose finish is soft and full of elegant tannins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">On Tenth Street in Hepburn Springs, Shane Trask & Jennifer Colley have turned Cosy Corner around froma cafe to a a much sought after eating house. Your Food Guide.com recommended that youput these guys ahead of your more pompous restaurants when dining out around Daylesford and Hepburn.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">There's a great selection to choose from. If you need some more information, just let us know.</div></div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-66019666595503485852010-03-07T19:22:00.000-08:002010-04-12T21:29:05.387-07:00ACTION...Kudos Villas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Hi guys, Nicola here.<br />
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Time to have some fun!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/vic_accommodation_daylesford.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Kudos Villas</span></a> provide you with all the indulgent pampering that you would ever require. Makayla checked out the hedonistic packages that the villas offer. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you do decide to venture out of your villa, Hepburn Springs has heaps to see and do.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You'll notice that on every street corner and in every row of shops, you'll see a sign offering massages and spa treatments. This is the heart of spa country, people! The perfect destination for relaxation and rejuvenation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are surrounded by more than 60 natural mineral springs. Rich in minerals, the region's springs are believed to cure all sorts off afflictions from acne to athritis.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Want to earn your massage at the end of the day?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Try the Tipperary Walking Track. It runs from picturesque Lake Daylesford to the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve. It's a 5 hour, 16 kilometre walk that traces the route of the old water races cut by miners last century. Look out for the Blowhole, a tunnel built to divert water and allow sluicing for gold.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Or you can visit Mount Franklin (yup, like the water bottles). It's located 8km north of Daylesford. The sheltered extinct volcanic crater of the mountain provides a great setting for a picnic (the Villas can hook you up with a basket full of goodies).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There's also Hepburn Springs Golf Club. An 18 hole course with manicured fairways, in a peaceful bush setting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My personal favourite activity is horseriding through the bush to the historic Swiss Mountain Hotel for lunch. It offers pub grub at its absolute and unashamed best. Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides offer a scenic alternative to discovering the region.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But let's face it folks, you come to the area massages, treatments and the mineral springs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next up, Susan will find the best places to eat while at Kudos Villas.</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-47537155032257560552010-03-05T19:19:00.000-08:002010-04-12T21:16:12.586-07:00Indulgence...Kudos Villas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Hi! Makayla here. <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">This week we're featuring <a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/vic_accommodation_daylesford.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Kudos Villas</span></a> in Hepburn Springs Victoria. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think it's so important to take time out and pamper and rejuvenate yourself.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't you?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When Alex takes you through the property, you'll see why Kudos Villas take luxury Spa Country escapes to a whole new level. We're talking 5 star, hedonistic luxury.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a sneak peak at one of the villas, Kudos Water. A sumptuous spa bath with an open wood fireplace.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You'd never have to leave your room. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And you don't have to!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Haven't you ever wanted a weekend away, where it's all about you? To be treated like royalty, and spend some quality time with the one you love? <br />
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I do, all the time, actually! <br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">(Hint to all you boys out there, Kudos Villas have a load of packages to make the girl in your life feel like a superstar. Do it, it'll be worth the effort, trust me)</span></i><br />
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They have a range of indulgent massage and dinner packages designed to indulge and rejuvenate your body and soul.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My two personal favourites?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Firstly, the Kudos Relaxation Package.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It includes 2 x 1 hour massages in your villa.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Breakfast at the award winning Red Star Cafe, Hepburn Springs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lush bathrobes for you to keep.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Champagne or wine and heart chocolates (awwww) on arrival.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A Kudos gift pack and discounts to local restaurants and attractions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">($290 for two people)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My other favourite?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Personal Chef Romantic Dinner For Two.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Indulge in the ultimate private dining experience with your own personal chef, in your own villa of course!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your private chef will create a 4 course dinner and Kudos provides table service including set up and clean up, candles and music, linen, a flower centrepiece, 2 bottles of wine and mineral water (naturally from Hepburn Springs).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You choose from the mouth watering menu. Delicacies that include Tuki trout rilletes with organic almond skordhalia on crisp bread, Goat's cheese coppeletti with organic cherry tomatos and basil oil and Confit of Waubra duck leg. Oh and we can't forget dessert. How does baked berry cheesecake with amoretti cream, local berry compote with strawberry Iranian fairy floss sound?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a2c4c9;">($200 per person)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a2c4c9;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Perfect indulgence for little ol' me. And you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-73826978589151446222010-02-24T15:44:00.000-08:002010-04-12T21:15:16.742-07:00Exploring Tasmania...weeeeeeeeeeeee!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuCRsT9j1HVasycB98wgDGMwZqF_nRyzR-Vijbb2CNF2ircxoEDbRAOxN1shYoIWe_sTbAe1R0HwmTuQVfil4tM3c-LTq785M2k_YIIk18-dipJmh70RpsA9RqW494u7wRPpgT0K2904/s1600-h/location-1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuCRsT9j1HVasycB98wgDGMwZqF_nRyzR-Vijbb2CNF2ircxoEDbRAOxN1shYoIWe_sTbAe1R0HwmTuQVfil4tM3c-LTq785M2k_YIIk18-dipJmh70RpsA9RqW494u7wRPpgT0K2904/s320/location-1.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The last time we visited Launceston for the weekend, we stayed in a beautifully maintained Heritage listed, Victorian home called <a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/ashton_gate.html">Ashton Gate</a>. It was close to the city centre and more importantly, the Boags brewery.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My husband was a little dubious about staying in B & B style luxury accommodation but after a weekend of being taken care of by Jennifer and John he didn't want to go home!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We had breakfast at Ashton Gate each morning and hit Stillwater and The Jailhouse Grill for dinner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">As much as my husband wanted to spend the whole weekend at the Boag's Brewery, I convinced him to spend a day with me at the Hollybank Treetops Adventure. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A bus picked us up from the B & B and took us to Hollybank reserve, which is only about 15 minutes from Launceston. Hollybank is one of the earliest private plantations in Tasmania consisting of European trees. They were originally planted to obtain wood for the construction of cricket bats (!).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The reserve is so tranquil and beautiful, and there were plenty of families enjoying the grounds. I was almost sorry that we'd left the kids at home. Almost.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We were there for the Canopy Tour. I must confess I've developed a terrible fear of heights (something to do with the Stratosphere in Vegas) so seeing how high the platforms were made my knees knock a little.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The basic concept of the Canopy Tour is that they take tourists up into the forest canopy and you then traverse between treehouse-type platforms along steel cables. The platforms are built around tree trunks in the mid canopy of the forest, approximately 30m high. You're kitted out in a harness with pulleys attached and slide along the cables from one platform to the next.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's like being on a flying fox, but on a whole new level.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ged and Tillsy, our tour guides, were very entertaining and quite good at dealing with scaredy cats like me. The first few flights were pretty tame but I screamed like a banshee as I slid down the zipline (much to the amusement of the others in the group, little kids included). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">By the last flight, a 370 metre trip over the Pipers River, I was having a ball. I thoroughly enjoyed the adrenalin rush of sliding above the forest. The views from the platforms were stunning.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a 3 hour adventure and the most fun I've had! If you're ever in the Launceston area and up for some fun, then make sure you try the Hollybank Treetops Adventure. I definitely earned my bottle of James Boags that day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Lux Oz Stays Galshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02448892875234315286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636937866040846143.post-38783830432052904272010-02-22T02:08:00.001-08:002010-04-12T21:14:43.593-07:00Exploring Victoria....The Great Grape Road<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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At first when I heard about The Great Grape Road I laughed...who invents tours that involve driving and wineries? I've never been a big fan of the taste and spit part of wine tasting. Drink for effect not flavour has always been my philosophy! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm joking (only slightly).<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you have a responsible adult with you, then the Great Grape Road touring route is a fantastic scenic circuit through the Pyrenees, Grampians and Ballarat wine regions of western <a href="http://www.luxuryozstays.com.au/accommodation_victoria.html">Victoria</a>.<br />
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This is the ultimate hedonistic experience. Eat, drink, be merry.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This post will provide you with a general route and a list of all the vineyards that you can visit. Each has its own cellar door opening times, but because there are so many available to you I'm sure the experience will be amazing regardless of what you visit.</div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Local cellar door experiences range in style from sophisticated tasting rooms to barrel-side tastings in underground tunnels. Remember, this is a hedonistic road trip...it's all about eating and drinking.<br />
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Winemakers are keen to share their experiences and their produce. These people put their blood, sweat and tears into producing their wine. It takes months and sometimes even years to produce a wine that you are proud to put your name on. Indulge them. Enjoy. Appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into making a single bottle of vino. <br />
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Most cellar doors have adjacent cafes that allow you to indulge in a great drop then taste some of the local produce. Think great local cheeses and other mouth watering snacks.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The scenic countryside around Ararat, Buangor, Great Western and Hall Gaps is home to outstanding wineries such as Seppelt's and Best's Great Western and newer vineyards such as Mt Langi Ghiran and Montara. <br />
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Grampians wines are known for their strong berry flavours and soft tannins. Just surveying the vineyards while you taste the local drop is a memory you can't replace. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">After leaving the mountainous terrain of the Grampians, the Great Grape Road swings east toward the soaring Pyranees, a splendid backdrop for a tasting at the region's excellent wineries. <br />
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The rich purple berry flavours of the region's cabernet sauvignon and shiraz offer hints of mint and eucalyptus. It's chardonnay sauvignon blanc show soft stone fruit flavours and a refreshing acidity. It's amazing how within such a small distance, there is such a large variety of delectable wines to savour. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Berrys Bridge Vineyard<br />
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Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
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Counterpoint Vineyard<br />
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Cullenya Winery</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Dogrock Winery<br />
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Eurabbie Estate<br />
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Jardine Wines</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mount Avoca Vineyard<br />
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Neds Vineyard<br />
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Peerick Vineyard<br />
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Pyren Vineyard<br />
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Pyranees Ridge Vineyard</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Shays Flat Estate<br />
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St Ignatius Vineyard<br />
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Summerfield Wines</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Wimmera Hills Winery</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">From the Pyranees, the Great Grape Road swings south to the nine wineries of Ballarat region, where the climate is ideal for chardonnay and pinot noir. The long growing season here produces complex and subtle wines - flint and citrus in the chardonnay and spice and rich berry character in the pinot noir.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Gold Fields Winery</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mt Coghill Vineyard</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This drive takes around 3 days. If you have the time, take a few more days and indulge.<br />
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The list of vineyards is amazing. The girls at Luxury Oz Stays can suggest some great accommodation to rest your weary head after all that vino. Or even find you a driver so you can indulge in the lap of luxury. <br />
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Once again folks, eat, drink, be merry. <br />
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You only live once.<br />
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