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Short Breaks - Travel Inspiration Where is it? Geelong is located on Corio Bay and the Barwon River, approximately 75 km south-west of Melbourne. It is Victoria’s second largest city and gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Best Known for ... Part of the area known as the... Learn more...   Where is it? ... Toowoomba is a leisurely 90-minute drive from Brisbane and a pleasant two-hour drive from the Gold Coast, and is located in the heart of South East Queensland. The Garden City is renowned for its magnificent parks and gardens,... Learn more...  Where is it? Ulladulla is a coastal town within the Shoalhaven, NSW. Located about halfway between the larger towns of Batemans Bay (south) and Nowra (north) on the Princes Highway, Ulladulla is under three hours' drive from both Sydney and... Learn more...  Where is it? The Central Coast region stretches from the beautiful Hawkesbury River region up to the shores of Lake Macquarie. Drive time is 90 minutes north from Sydney on the F3, or 90 minutes south from Newcastle. Why go there? ... To... Learn more...  Where is it? The Great Ocean Road stretches from Torquay all the way to the South Australian border and inland across the Western District. The road was born in 1919, when returned soldiers using picks and shovels began the work, which continued... Learn more...  Enjoy good coffee and breakfast in the hotel’s café, or, weather depending, munch on bacon and egg jaffles at a rooftop table atop Togs Place nearby. Ask the people at Mulberry’s Fine Foods next door to put together a gourmet hamper for two... Learn more...
 Let Wursthaus at Olivers pack a picnic hamper to enjoy in the grounds of local vineyards Goaty Hill or Brook Eden where you can savour their wine. Or make up your own picnic with home-made goodies, local smoked trout, cheese and more from chef... Learn more...
 Commune with nature in a Falls Pavilion at Spicers Tamarind, sip a Spicers Sunset cocktail and dine in the intimate on-site restaurant of former Darley St Thai and Chilli Jam Café chef Paul Blain’s exemplary Thai cuisine. Book into one of his... Learn more...
 Since the UK-born chef has taken over the kitchens at Bannisters, the lovely seaside retreat 220 kms south of Sydney has built an enviable reputation for its pampering weekends and long Sunday lunches. Although only a hamlet, leafy Mollymook is... Learn more...  With one pub, a post office, an apple shed and a spread-out population of just 700, Stanley offers the best of both worlds – quality restaurants, cafes and food outlets in nearby Beechworth, plus the intimacy of small community living. Stay in... Learn more...
 Stay in new apartment-style accommodation and dine at the very central and stylish Stirling Hotel – a cross between country classic and city chic. Pick your own cherries on a ‘cherry trail’ of orchards and farm-gates in the hills – plus... Learn more...
 Planning a Surprise. Organising a weekend away 'just because' is a gesture you'll both enjoy (and it will win you serious brownie points!). So if you want to show your beloved what they mean to you, it's time to take control.... Learn more...  Sometimes a short break requires as much packing as a week-long jaunt and it’s often the most obvious things which get left on the kitchen bench, so check our list before you jump in the car. - Name and contact numbers for your accommodation... Learn more...  DO ... 1. Turn off your mobile phones. 2. Texting at the table or taking non-emergency calls won’t fan the fl ames of romance, guaranteed. 3. Be creative. 4. Dining out is a treat but you don’t have to spend up big at a restaurant for... Learn more...  With the beach and the hinterland close enough to incorporate into either a super-sweet short break or a linger-longer stay, after a day of swimming, hiking, wine tasting, dining or shopping, you can enjoy a Sunshine Coast sleepover at one of the... Learn more...
 Gold Coast Beaches Things to Do Island Life: The Broadwater caters to every on-water activity imaginable, where thrill seekers can choose from jetboating, parasailing, kite surfing, diving, jet-ski safaris, snorkeling, tall-ship... Learn more...
 Name and contact numbers for your accommodation Print out of booking confirmation Map and directions or GPS Vehicle documentation eg. RACQ card, licence, insurance details Cash and credit card for emergencies Camera and battery charger... Learn more... |