Tag: Australia

A day in the Barossa

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Barossa Valley, SA (Oct 2024)

Taking advantage of a Qantas double status credit promotion earlier in the year, I booked flights to Adelaide and started planning a weekend visiting its nearby wine region. I’ve been to Adelaide a few times and even drove to Mount Gambier once, but had never visited the famous South Australian winery areas. Having heard good things and enjoyed a tipple or two from some of their well known vineyards, it seemed a good idea to plan an adventure to somewhere new. I soon realised there was quite an extensive choice of places to visit and regretted only booking 3 nights away. After a bit of research into the Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, I determined it was possible to spend a day in the Barossa and a day in McLaren Vale. The hard part was working out where to stay and which vineyards to visit due to the abundance of choice!

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5 reasons to visit Bathurst

Reading Time: 5 minutesBathurst, a picturesque town located in the heart of New South Wales, is an unexpected treasure waiting to be explored. From its vibrant food and wine scene to its rich history and stunning natural beauty, Bathurst has something to offer every type of traveler. Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a relaxing getaway, Bathurst has it all! Continue reading “5 reasons to visit Bathurst”

2024 Aussie Lammy Jammy

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Australian Lambretta Jamboree, Canberra (March/April 2024)

Easter snuck up on us like the Easter Bunny trying to steal our chocolates. After missing last year’s event, Steve and I were excited for the big weekend ahead, especially since we had tickets to see Gladys Knight on Thursday night with Chris and Nicky.

We left Sydney later than planned because Steve was working right up till the last minute. He also had a quick visit from a fellow scooterist on his way down the coast to the Lammy Jammy and of course, this involved a cuppa and a chat. I mean, come on Steve, priorities! Continue reading “2024 Aussie Lammy Jammy”

2017 Australian Lambretta Jamboree

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Australian Lambretta Jamboree, Mornington Peninsula (March 2017)

The 2017 Australian Lambretta Jamboree was held over a long weekend in March at the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, some 997 km away from our home in Sydney. Never being one to let a long distance deter him, Steve rode down to Victoria on his Lambretta, while I chose to drive down in the car with our children and luggage.

What’s a Lambretta, you ask?

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