Category: Australia
Tropical North Queensland
Far North Queensland is also known as the “Wet Tropics” in tourist signs and information. This is the area north of Cairns, the major tourist hub. We just spent a week there, based at Palm...
Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort
Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort is situated in the hamlet of Moonambel, about 15 minutes out of Avoca and two hours from Melbourne. The location is blessed with magnificent views of surrounding valleys and mountain...
Pyrenees Wine Region (VIC) Part 2
The Pyrenees wine region story continues with a common thread developing in the tale – that of family run businesses with a strong feeling for the land and a desire to pursue wine making...
Pyrenees Wine Region (VIC) Part 1
About two hours west of Melbourne, up the Sunraysia Highway, you reach the town of Avoca, the gateway to the Pyrenees Wine Region in Central Victoria. Avoca is an historic gold mining town, but...
Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula (VIC)
Just back from a weekend with two other couples at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort. It’s an hour and a half by freeway from Melbourne, Victoria. It meant an early start as the guys were...
