BUSINESSES WE LOVE

BUSINESS’ we love!

Get the lowdown on just some of the best services, cafes, makers and the coolest places to stay, shop and play.

THE PICNIC PORTAL

Fancy an intimate picnic in Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach, or The Tweed Coast or Byron Bay? A lavish table platter or grazing box for your proposal, baby shower, hens party or healthy catering for your corporate event? The Picnic Portal can create your picture-perfect dining experience. Their aim is to allow you and your loved ones, friends, or colleagues to connect with nature, connect with the food you’re eating and connect with each other. The Picnic Portal’s fave spots for a picnic to remember in the Northern Rivers: Fingal Headland - Walk up to the lighthouse Kingscliff Creek - Perfect for a swim and relaxing Cabarita Cove and Back Beach - On a Northerly it is perfect at Cabarita Headland for sunset Brunswick Heads (River) - A swim and relax on high tide is magic The Pass - The views are heavenly Wategos Beach - Relaxing and watching the surfers at sunset is perfection

THE PICNIC PORTAL THEPICNICPORTAL.COM INSTAGRAM.COM/THEPICNICPORTAL

WATERSPORTS GURU

Since 2009 Watersports Guru have been inviting guests on a wonderful journey to discover the fun and splendour of the Tweed Coast, delighting guests with the award-winning snorkelling with the turtles at Cook Island, whale watching off the Tweed Coast and now ‘The Big Three Of The Sea’! The Guru’s also provide outdoor adventure programs for kids, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and private tours on the pristine Cudgen Creek in Kingscliff. Watersports Guru will share their knowledge and craft to each of you about the wonderful marine playground that surrounds you. They have given each guest memories to last a lifetime. Let Watersports Guru take you and “Discover the Fun”.

WATERSPORTS GURU KINGSCLIFF BRIDGE, SUTHERLAND ST. KINGSCLIFF. WATERSPORTSGURU.COM P. 0430 082 890

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LIFE COACHING

Internationally Accredited Life and Mindset Coach and Intuitive Business Coach Donny Lanesbury is working out of Bundjalung Country to help his clients create the life they have always dreamed of and embrace their true potential. Donny’s unique approach utilises a fresh and intuitive foundation of coaching to support you in building transformational skills, drive results and create the life you desire.

NECTAR JUICE HOUSE

Nestled among the small coastal town of Cabarita resides a boutique cafe, Nectar, that has fast become the IT place to be for locals. It’s not just a cafe; Nectar is a destination, serving up gourmet deli-style sandwiches, artisan cakes, coffee, smoothies and wholesome juices made with local produce, with welcoming staff and a super fresh and cool interior to relax into the day in style. Plus, it’s all more than a little insta-worthy, too!

NECTAR 34 TWEED COAST RD, CABARITA BEACH INSTAGRAM.COM/ NECTARJUICEHOUSE

TULUM HOME

Tulum Home is an island-inspired luxury lifestyle boutique located in beautiful Cabarita Beach. Established in 2021, co-owners and good friends Sara and Sammii took the leap to open the doors to a dream they both had visualised for many years. A mutual love of travel and their strong passion for design in both fashion and home interiors saw the vision come to life as Tulum Home, which now sits unassumingly along the main street in town. Bathed in light from the full-length glass windows, the energy in-store is high, and it truly feels inviting to walk inside. Tulum Home is a mindful curation of the brands they love both locally and abroad. Unique, quality pieces of furniture, homewares, jewellery, and art from their favourite destinations seamlessly blend together to create a relaxed, effortless, island luxe vibe.

TULUM HOME SHOP 11/2-6, PANDANUS PARADE, CABARITA BEACH TULUMHOME.COM.AU

THE BOWER BYRON BAY

Combining the laidback barefoot ambience of Byron Bay with effortless elegance, the design of The Bower reimagines the beach hotel concept with lush greenery, timeless sensibility and statement pieces. Set against a relaxed, palm-filled backdrop, the property features accommodation styles for all experiences with a range of room sizes and whole-house offerings.

THE BOWER BYRON BAY 28 BANGALOW RD, BYRON BAY THEBOWERBYRONBAY.COM.AU

LANE CHIROPRACTIC

Lane Chiropractic provides an atmosphere where you can relax and get the most from your treatment. They take a personalised and wholistic approach to patient care, which involves treatment tailored to the needs of the individual that includes general health and lifestyle advice. Lane Chiropractic is operated by Principal Chiropractor Bruce Lane, who has more than 20 years of experience and is internationally certified as a sports practitioner. Bruce uses safe and gentle techniques and has extensive experience in treating people of all ages with a wide variety of conditions such as sporting injuries, migraine, back pain, intermittent pain, sciatica, work related stress injuries and osteoarthritis. Bruce has experience in how the biomechanics of the body respond to sport and the best way to prepare the body for elite sport, as well as how to achieve the most effective rehabilitation from injury. He works closely with local medical professionals including general practitioners, podiatrists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and other health specialists. Lane Chiropractic offers immediate health fund claims and also accepts cryptocurrency, Bartercard, Workers Compensation and DVA claims, and the GP-referral program.

LANE CHIROPRACTIC 10 TOORMINA COURT, POTTSVILLE. CALL 6676 2270 FOR AN APPOINTMENT

THE CRAFTY COW

Get along to this fun, family-friendly bar and smokehouse restaurant at The Commons in Casuarina for craft beer and delectable meats cooking low and slow in a competitionquality meat smoker. Carnivores will be in heaven here (it is, after all, in the name!), with a menu of burgers and delicious snacks — like the 12-hour wood smoked brisket, or the 8-hour smoked pulled pork — but there’s also vegan and vegetarian options, so everyone is well catered for. The Crafty Cow Smoke House is open from noon seven days a week, with live music every Friday and Saturday night from 6-8 pm.

THE CRAFTY COW SMOKE HOUSE 3/480 CASUARINA WAY, CASUARINA

CHANDRA COLLECTIONS

Born in a small sacred village in Rajasthan, India, Chandra Collections jewellery is designed to remind us of our uniqueness and beauty, reconnecting us with our authenticity and accentuating our expressive personality through statement adornments. The creator of the Chandra brand has a personal connection with the people of the village and where the jewellery is made. She believes in the sacred energy of the land and the energy that every piece of their collection is created to harness, always inspired by the beauty of the desert and the women who always have made jewellery, travelling around, sharing their unique talismans. Discover the Chandra Collections’ range of jewellery, featuring 22K Gold Plated over polished brass and semi-precious stones.

Seaside Splendour

Located in the heart of Brunswick Heads, Salty Sam’s welcomes guests with a luxurious but laid back two-bedroom apartment offering a gorgeous oasis with no expense spared in the renovation.

You’ll find Salty Sam’s in one of the most desired and tightly held corners of town, diagonally opposite the Bruns Bakery and a short walk to everything the relaxed seaside village has to offer, from the river to the beach, the world-class restaurants and cafes and the iconic Bruns Pub. Styled to perfection and just 10 minutes north of Byron Bay (but worlds away in pace!), this is a little slice of heaven. Relax into your stay in style, with two fully air-conditioned queen bedrooms (adults only), plus a brand new kitchen with butlers pantry, terracotta tiled bathroom and laundry, and sleek polished concrete floors throughout leading to a gorgeous treetop balcony. Beautiful linen lounges, the most comfortable beds you have ever slept in and the most amazing linen sheets you have ever experienced top the memorable experience. Summer by the beach beckons, and the super private and quiet (but central to all Bruns has to offer) Salty Sam’s is set up to be your home away from home. @saltysamsbruns

Luxurious apartment

for your beachside escape. Immerse yourself in the casual opulence of Salty Sam’s, nestled in the heart of Brunswick Heads.

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