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Wildflowers out West

Wildflowers out West

The wildflowers of Western Australia are one of the most spectacular flower displays in the world.

Stanthorpe cheese & wine with Granite Belt Bike Tours

Stanthorpe cheese & wine with Granite Belt Bike Tours

Granite Belt Bike Tours are a family run business in Stanthorpe, offering guided and self-guided cycle tours and bike hire. If cycling through a region of wineries and apple orchards sounds like your thing then I recommend you get pedalling on their Castles, Cafes and Cabernet guided bike tour. On the morning of our tour,…

Bamboo for body, mind and planet

Bamboo for body, mind and planet

Exploring the untapped potential of bamboo In Bali they use bamboo to build everything from schools to multi-level luxury hotels. While climate conditions and strict building regulations mean we can’t build with bamboo here in Australia, there’s so much more we can, and should, be doing with this amazing plant. My podcast interview with ‘Becky…

My van trip across Australia

My van trip across Australia

A year ago I set off on my epic van trip across Australia…. T’was a crisp winter morning when I posed for this pic in my van, a moment before setting off on my 14,000 km road trip. After a flurry of last-minute packing, Geisha’s loaded up and we’re hitting the road. My plan is…

Blue Ginger Picnics in The Tweed

Blue Ginger Picnics in The Tweed

Tania Usher turned her Blue Ginger Picnics into one of Australia’s top food tourism businesses.
Transforming the humble picnic into an elegant special occasion, Tanya showcases the very best of the Tweed through stunning scenery and delicious local food.

Farm life with Hinterland Feijoas

Farm life with Hinterland Feijoas

On the Sunshine Coast is a delightful little farm called Hinterland Feijoas. Nestled in green rolling hills, the farm is home to an orchard of 800 feijoa trees, lovingly tended by owners Sally and Peter.

Fair Game Wild Venison

Fair Game Wild Venison

As a Kiwi I grew up eating venison, small medallions cooked on the sizzling hotplate, rich and lean. Although it’s one of the healthiest red meats, I’ve never really seen it on menus here in Australia. After ‘meating’ fellow Kiwi Jonas Widjaja, venison is on my radar again. In fact I’ll be getting my hands…

The best way to eat oysters

The best way to eat oysters

Having spent a morning with Oyster Farm Tours Coffin Bay I have to say it’s one of my all-time favourite foodie experiences.