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Your alarm clock goes off and it’s time to mindlessly shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, then head to work. Is that really all there is? In order to prime yourself to think creatively in the day ahead, your morning shouldn’t be a thoughtless drag.
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ur mornings set us up either to be primed for creative insights or to be numbed and mindless, merely trudging through our day. Some of us identify ourselves as “morning people” while others are anything but; yet either way it matters less what time we wake up, but what we do with that time. Creative people live life differently in a variety of ways, but perhaps none more importantly than what they do with their morning hours. Check out a few of the scientifically proven habits to use each morning...
MAKE TIME TO BE MINDFUL Making time for mindfulness in the morning is one of the most important habits a person can form. Recent studies show that taking the time to meditate makes people more creative and increases mental clarity. Specifically, open-monitoring meditation — a meditation of clearing your mind, thinking not of a single concept, person, or object, but instead being open to anything that flits through your head — is particularly conducive to creativity. People in the study who engaged in open-monitoring meditation were significantly better at generating new, creative ideas than those who either did not meditate or meditated differently. GET UP AND MOVE Exercise stimulates creativity not only because it fires off endorphins and gets blood flowing to our brains but also because it helps break up the monotony of sitting and working, leading to more creative and productive insights.
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KEEP DRINKING COFFEE Great news. Caffeine makes us more alert, yes, but it also increases our brain’s production of dopamine, which gives us a feeling of reward and motivation when we start having good ideas. Making it a habit to grab a morning coffee in the morning adds structure to a morning and helps create the aforementioned windows of creativity.
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TAKE YOUR TIME Allowing time in the morning routine for doing things you enjoy puts you in a better mood. Activities might include a morning workout, journalling, enjoying a tea or coffee, checking social media, or studying. Consider slowing things down and taking a moment to breath before you head out the door. BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT YOUR CHOICES FOR THE DAY Apple co-founder Steve Jobs said that every day when he woke up he would go to the mirror and ask himself, “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” If the answer were “no” for too long then he
knew he’d have to make a big change in his life. Waking up each morning should be a time to review your motivations in life. It can be as simple as a thought or writing down what you want to get done for the day. If you’re proud of the list — of the work you’ll be doing in the day ahead — and you’re satisfied with where your life is going then you can rest assured that you’re living with intention. If not, then perhaps it’s time to reconsider why you’re doing them in the first place. LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR BREAKFAST Try planning your breakfast the night before. You can cook yourself a breakfast (or a full week of breakfasts) and stash them in the freezer/fridge for quick on the go meals. Knowing there’s less work to do when you wake up will make your mornings a lot easier. And, eating breakfast is a great way to wake you up. HAVE EVERYTHING READY THE NIGHT BEFORE Use the night before to get all your ducks in order so when you get up you don’t have to spend half an hour deciding not to wear. Think about what you want to wear for the next day, and to make things extra easy you can lay out or separate your chosen outfit. Getting your purse, bag, and/or lunch ready the night before can also leave you with morning peace of mind. FIND TIME TO BE GRATEFUL Being thankful for the life that you’ve worked hard to
achieve thus far helps you to reconnect with your purpose and the things and people in your life that motivate you. Try spending a part of your morning thinking of two or three things or people for whom you are thankful. Not only will it help inspire you to keep working hard, it will also make you happier, more optimistic, and will reveal what matters most to you in life so that you can spend more time doing the creative things you love rather than the mindless things you merely put up with. GET A DECENT NIGHTS SLEEP And lucky last...aim to get at least seven hours of sleep a night and refrain from taking long naps during the day. A decent nights sleep will prepare your body for a day of productivity.
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BERRY COCONUT MUFFINS BY HANNAH CURLEY
Serves 12
INGREDIENTS 1 egg 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or soy milk
PREP TIME 10 mins
COOK TIME 20 mins
1 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1/3 cup shredded coconut + more for topping 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Combine all wet ingredients, egg, milk, vanilla essence, oil, honey and brown sugar in a bowl and whisk until combined. Add salt, flour and coconut mix until combined. Add berries and gently stir once more. Divide mixture evenly between into muffin tin and sprinkle the tops with coconut flakes. Bake for 18-24 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then gently remove and leave to cool completely on a cooling rack.
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inimalism, at its simplest, is known as a style that is characterised primarily by their use of sparseness and limiting influences to those that are required. One of the easiest methods of ensuring your life is organised, clean and clutter free is the minimalist movement. Whether you’ve heard of this before or not, the aim of this lifestyle is to be as clutter-free as possible, simplifying to the basic needs and things that make you happy. Interested on taking on this utopia-like lifestyle? This might be just the lifestyle that you’re looking for.
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he first step to minimalism is analysing the objects that you own, the people you associate with and the clothing you wear. Is there a person that gets you down? Is there a dress you’ve been meaning to wear, but just haven’t? Analysing these areas and taking note of what you need versus what you want can help not only to minimise the amount of clutter and disorganisation around you, but to also aid in clearing your mind, making you happier by cutting out things that don’t make you happy or that you don’t need. By minimising these, splitting from relationships that do more harm than good, and simplifying your needs, it creates an organised and nurturing environment.
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dentify the things that make you happy. Similar to analyse, this step means that you take specific notice of things that make you happy. Don’t be afraid to limit possessions where you don’t have a need or desire to keep. Don’t like that sweater your great aunt twiceremoved got from a flea market for your birthday? Toss it! By limiting to possessions that actually mean something, that hold a high level of sentimental value, and not just anything that is given to you, it increases the sentimentality of those choice few items and makes them even more special. Loved ones will understand your choices and possibly will observe what you enjoy and choose gifts more wisely. Gifts are meant to be enjoyed and this will merely increase the level of enjoyment.
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ow that you’ve analysed and determined what to keep and what to throw out, start by deciding where you’ll begin your culling process. By starting small, you’ll choose carefully the areas that require culling and stop yourself from becoming overwhelmed. When you choose an area that is too large and complex, you’ll cut corners and ask yourself the “what if” questions that will lead you back to square one. Start with a drawer, a box, anything that is small and not too overwhelming. This is also a particularly good way in order to keep on track if you find it difficult to part with items and people that are cluttered or toxic to your happiness.
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s an extension on decide, culling can be a process that is refreshing and interesting. In this process, it enables you to take on a fresh view of your process, to see how your life is changing with this new lifestyle. It may take some time to completely unveil how it is affecting your life, however, it is a process that only continues to reward you. By throwing out clothes that aren’t being worn, you can define your own clothing style and spend a little extra on some choice items that you’ll use on a daily basis. Removing toxic people from your life, it will remove stress and tension from your life. The benefits are endless.
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y this point you should have completely sorted through most areas of your life. Congratulations! At this point, you’ll be more relaxed, focused and have a space that you’ll be proud to show off at the drop of a hat – or placement of a hat back on its hook… Simple extra items such as a plant or accessory with multiple purposes – such as a clock, which provides aesthetic and functionality – can add personality without clutter. Unsubscribing from loyalty emails to stores and only taking advantage of sales whenever items are actually needed can help save clutter, money and time. Not only this, but the money you can save from these can go toward things like travel and things that create memories for a lifetime.
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hese few easy, but time consuming tips can be used to create a simpler, cleaner and healthier lifestyle. It can help improve your work, sleep patterns and productivity. Not only these, but you’ll never have to apologise for a cluttered home because there won’t be enough items to make things appear cluttered. Don’t forget to check out the following links to some awesome YouTubers who specialise in minimalism for even more inspiration and Pinterest boards for examples on how you, too, can create the minimalist look in your life without breaking the budget!
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eing eco-friendly or environmentally friendly is becoming more and more important. You can see the term used in everything from job ads to dating profiles to even listings houses and vacation homes. The simplest way to define what being eco-friendly means is to say that it is the act of living with intent. The intent is focused on not creating harm to environment, and to prevent as much harm from occurring to the environment through your interactions with it. It goes beyond an idea and extends to actual practices that influence
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how communities, businesses and individuals conduct themselves. Being eco-friendly goes far beyond just turning off lights when you leave the room or separating your garbage for recycling– it is about changing the purpose of how you live. Here are 40 tips on how to live a more eco-friendly life.
1 – Grow your own food. 2 – Eat less processed food. 3 – Eat less meat. 4 – Don’t eat or drink from BPA-lined containers. 5 – Open windows to let in fresh air. 6 – Open blinds to let in natural light. 7 – Get energy-efficient appliances. 8 – Take shorter showers. 9 – Wash clothes using cold water. 10 – Hang clothes on a clothesline to dry. 11 – Use leftover bathwater to water plants. 12– Turn off lights when not in use. 13 – Turn off water when brushing teeth. 14 – Don’t let water run while washing dishes. 15 – Run the dishwasher only when there is a full load. 16 – Use a waterless car wash to wash your car or bike.
19 – Combine multiple errands into one trip. 20 – Get rid of chemical cleaners.
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21 – Print documents as little as possible. 22 – Recycle bottles, cans, newspapers, etc. 23 – Donate items you no longer need or use. 24 – Use reusable bags at the grocery store. 25 – Use reusable containers at home. 26 – Make meals using leftovers to reduce food waste. 27 – Compost. 28 – Plant a tree. 29 – Landscape your own yard with native plants. 30 – Buy used rather than new. 31 – Set thermostat 1-2 degrees lower. 32 – Get a reusable water bottle (and use it!). 33 – Opt for paperless billing. 34 – Do a home energy audit. 35 – Fix any leaky faucets to prevent water waste. 36 – Turn old T-shirts into “new” cleaning rags. 37 – Get rid of one-use items (disposable razors, etc). 38 – Read magazines and newspapers online. 39 – Don’t litter and also pick up litter when you see it. 40 – Unplug
at least once a day so that you can enjoy nature and the environment around you.
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Tastes just like a brownie should. Even the most experienced dessert eaters wouldn’t guess they are vegan.
VEGAN CHOCOLATE SLICE SERVES: 16
Ingredients 2 cups (250g) plain flour. 2 cups (460g) white sugar. 3/4 cup (90g) cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 cup (250ml) water. 1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil. 1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
Directions Preparation:10min › Cook:25min › Ready in35min Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Lightly grease a 20cm x 30cm baking tray. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in water, vegetable oil and vanilla; mix until well blended. Spread evenly in baking tray.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven until the top is no longer shiny. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles.
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“To keep things in constant order requires constant energy input.“ So entropy is the degree of disorder or randomness in any system. The second law of thermodynamics says that entropy increases with time. It reflects the instability of a system over a period of time if there is nothing to stabilise it. In human relationships, we have interactions day after day and these relationships also become higgledy-piggledy. We let things build up in our inner chambers. These inner chambers become more and more disorganised as we store more and more, just like the books and clothes in our room. We keep harbouring things, and one day what we harbour explodes, unless we do something about it. We need input to stabilise any relationship, to iron out the wrinkles or differences, so that we don’t harbour and store things forever.
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You get frustrated with the mess and clean everything up. You put each book where it belongs, wash your laundry and make your bed. Now the room looks cleaner than before, until again you start bringing more books and things, and again the system disintegrates and becomes disorganised. To keep things in order requires constant energy input So entropy is the degree of disorder or randomness in any system. The second law of thermodynamics says that entropy increases with time. It reflects the instability of a system over a period of time if there is nothing to stabilise it.
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et’s try to understand it practically. You bring a book home from the library, and then your father gives you another book as a gift. Your girlfriend gives you magazines, and you have music CDs. They all pile up on a small table in your room, so now there will be enough clutter on your table. The rest of your room is also in a disorganised state: your clothes are here, your socks are there and your towel is hanging somewhere. This is a disintegrated system; the system has gone haywire.
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STABILISE THE RELATIONSHIP But do we have to do this every time we make a mistake? Do we have to offer another person ice cream or candy to always pacify them? This would mean a constant investment to maintain a relationship. When constant input is required every time there is a fight or an argument with a friend or family member, you will require greater input each time. You may even have to buy them a Mercedes one day, if you can afford it! At the same time, it is our business to love each other, whatever the cost. You will get hurt in the process, no doubt, and there will be a lot of energy consumption from your side, but if you are prepared for it the relationship will improve.
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The conclusion is that it is the love that you have in your heart that is the input that stabilises relationships. In contrast, when there is love amongst all, and when acceptance is there, then you do not have to go on offering ice cream or going to some paradise vacation spot to patch things up. It is taken for granted that you accept each other with love. The conclusion is that it is the love that you have in your heart that is the input that stabilises relationships. Things are okay. There is a greater level of acceptance.
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In a family, if you have to tolerate each other, then constant input is required. In situations where you have to give constant emotional input it is a broken family, even though you may be together.
I am not talking about tolerance. Tolerance may be a great virtue, but when you feel, “I can’t tolerate this person’s mistakes,” love will iron out everything, so that it is okay. From where does this love come? From a pure heart; from a truthful, genuine heart.
“From where does this love come? From a pure heart; from a truthful, genuine heart.”
Distrust kills a relationship, but in families where we are taught to love, to sacrifice, to accept and to remain pure, we are able to let go of everything. We can remove the incompatibility, by understanding this principle of entropy. When zero input is needed, it means that it is the most stable relationship, the most stable family, where I don’t have to explain myself… Where there is love, there is no need for explanations. When the constant state of my being is love, then the need for constant input disappears and the constant input is zero. When zero input is needed, it means that it is the most stable relationship, the most stable family, where I don’t have to explain myself. There is no need for, “I did this because…”, “I didn’t want to do this because…”. Where there is love, there is no need for explanations.
“At the same time, it is our business to love each other, whatever the cost.“ By Rudy Goldenberg
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THE SHEER, WIDE-OPEN SPACE, THE EPIC VIEWS AND ABUNDANCE OF WILDLIFE MAKE AN OUTBACK ROADTRIP ONE HECK OF AN EXPERIENCE, BUT BEFORE YOU SET OFF, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THIS JOURNEY IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER DRIVE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED.
1. Give your car some love and attention Even if your car or campervan is a rental, you should make sure you perform some simple vehicle maintenance checks before and during the journey. • Check your tyres and inflate them to the required level if needed. • Locate the dipstick and check the oil level. • Make sure you have a spare tyre with you. • Check if there is a toolkit. • Make sure you have a campervan or car user-manual.
Don’t try to walk to get help, as you will probably be walking for a very long time in the heat which is dangerous. You might have to wait for a few hours, or even a day for someone to pass by, but it’s the safest thing to do. It’s a good idea to carry a white bed sheet, or anything that can be used to attract attention should you need it. 3. Rules for fuel, food and water Plan ahead and stock up on food before you head off. There are remote service stations in the outback where you will be able to buy some provisions, but remember that they may have restricted opening hours and
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limited ATM facilities. There will also be country motel restaurants and roadhouses if you are in need of a cold drink or hot meal, but be aware that they will cost more than what you would pay in the city. 4. What road conditions can you expect? Road conditions in the outback can change suddenly and you may find yourself suddenly driving on an un-sealed road (gravel track or field). If you have hired a campervan or car from a main city, such as Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, then you may find that driving on unsealed roads voids your insurance – leaving you liable for the total cost of any damage. If you are travelling around Western Australia, you should be aware of the heavy rains and flash flooding that can occur. If you do find yourself at a flooded crossing, do not attempt to drive through if the water if it is too deep or fast flowing – and don’t wade into a fast-flowing river to find out. 5. Wildlife watch It’s not uncommon to come across wildlife in the outback; kangaroos, cows and other animals on the roads, particularly at dawn, dusk and at night. Avoid driving at night, and ask your passenger to stay alert, scan the road ahead and tell you to slow down if they see anything. Kangaroos have a habit of changing direction suddenly, so if you can’t stop in time, it is sometimes safer to hit the animal than to swerve into oncoming traffic or risk losing control of your vehicle.
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BEAUT COMMUTES Melbourne to Sydney – The Princes Highway You can bomb up the Hume Highway to Sydney in nine hours or so, but to put the fun back into that Melbourne-Sydney commute, try the coast road and turn your trip into a three-day holiday.
seum is a must. Stop at the Bega Cheese Factory and wander through the twin villages of Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba; both are heritage-listed and look much as they would have a century ago. Stay the night at beachside Narooma and take the evening penguin watching tour out to Montague Island, every bit as good as the Phillip Island penguin parade but without the crowds.
From Melbourne, the first few hours pass through lush farmlands – gourmet deli country. Try some famous Jindi or Tarrago cheese at Yarragon, then head inland to Sale and across to Bairnsdale to explore the Gippsland Lakes, Australia’s largest waterway system. Spend the night at Paynesville and take the ferry out to Raymond Island, home to a large koala colony.
The highway spears north to Sydney. Check out the surfing kangaroos at Pebbly Beach, stop at Ulladulla for great fish and chips, browse the boutiques in Berry, catch a wave whooshing thorough the Blowhole at Kiamaand stockpile some inner harmony at Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, the largest of itskind in the Southern Hemisphere.
At Lakes Entrance cast a line from a jetty, riverbank or beach, and then head to the historic timber town of Orbost and on across the border into NSW.
You can burn the last leg up the freeway or take your time along the Grand Pacific Drive, aka Sir Lawrence Hargrave Drive, crossing the new Sea Cliff Bridge, a 665m multi-span balanced cantilever bridge that curves around the cliffs 50m out to sea – and the only way to avoid the falling rocks that once tumbled down the cliffs.
Eden, on the shores of Twofold Bay, is one on the best places to watch whales – the Eden Killer Whale Mu-
Relive the best summer holidays of your childhood by heading out of Sydney on the F3 freeway, but take the Gosford exit and meander through the string of seaside villages and resorts. If you’ve got kids creating havoc in the back, give them a break at The Entrance and let them burn off some energy at Vera’s Playground, a free play pool with lots of colourful sculptures to climb on, over and through. Continue north through Newcastle, where new foreshore developments like Honeysuckle are giving the former industrial city a makeover, and on to Port Macquarie. Stop here overnight and chill out on one of the town’s 13 beaches, check out the Koala Hospital (feeding time’s 3pm), or try some of the local wine at Cassegrain winery on the edge of town. Back on the road, stop for a snack at Freddo’s
You can’t drive through Coffs Harbour without a visit to the infamous Big Banana. Check out the fun rides, including the toboggan, ice-skating, a real snow slope and the best chocolate-covered frozen bananas you’ve ever tasted. Another big thing is just three hours up the road – Ballina’s big prawn. Stretch the legs at Uki, a cute town overshadowed by the dominating peak of Mt Warning, then cross the border into Queensland. Have some quality quiet time with the glowworms of Springbrook National Park, before succumbing to the non-stop action of the Gold Coast theme parks. On the way into Brisbane, stop and check out the views across the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point. ________________________________________________ Brisbane to Cairns – The Pacific Coast Escape to the tropics in Tropical North Queensland on a five-day, 1700km drive from Brisbane to lush and steamy Cairns. Head north to Bundaberg via the Sunshine Coast.
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Famous Pies at Frederickton - home to the best pies in the country – and then on to beautiful Bellingen, with its galleries, restaurants and cafes.
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If you want one last look at the coast, pull into Stanwell Tops for the big view south, then wind your way through the world’s second oldest national park, the Royal, on the southern outskirts of Sydney. Beats nine boring hours on the Hume any day. ________________________________________________
If you’ve got kids, take them to see the crocodile hunter at Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo, or introduce them to the wonders of the deep at Mooloolaba’s Under Water World. If you’re not in a rush – and you shouldn’t be on this trip because there are so many terrific things to see and do. Spend at least a lazy day paddling the waterways around Noosa; Cooloola is considered one of the best canoeing spots in the waterwaysaround Noosa; Cooloola is considered one of the best canoeing spots in Australia and the tannin-stained water of the upper Noosa River is famous for its spectacular reflections. Then it’s north to Bundaberg, home to the famous Bundy rum – you can tour the distillery, visit offshore coral cay islands such as Lady Musgrove or Lady Elliot, Mon Repos turtle rookery or wander around the impressive historic buildings in the centre of town before hitting the road again up to Rockhampton, Beef Capital of Australia. Stop at Cape Hillsborough, north of Mackay. Surrounded by national park, it’s a nature lover’s paradise – but be warned, you may have to fight the local wallabies for space on the beach. Continue north to Bowen, gateway to the Whitsundays. It’s an undiscovered paradise with dozens of unspoiled bays and beaches and a great place to explore the stunning coral of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. At Townsville, take the car ferry to Magnetic Island
and spend a day or two relaxing – or for a change of pace head for Horseshoe Bay on the far side of the island for a little bit of jet ski action or some horse riding along the beach. Leaving Townsville, the countryside gets greener as you head into sugarcane country. Spend a night in the historic country town of Ingham and take a 40min detour to one of the north’s little know wonders, Walaman Falls, the biggest single-drop waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. If you have the time on the final 233km leg to Cairns, head to Hinchinbrook Island, stop at Mission Beach and check out the Spanish castle ruins and rainforest gardens at Paronella Park. ________________________________________________ Sydney to Canberra – The Capital Run Sydney to Canberra is an easy three-hour run, but it you have to do it on a regular basis it quickly becomes a mindlessly brain-numbing run. It doesn’t need to be that way. The Southern Highlands villages of Moss Vale, Mittagong, Bowral and Berrima are great places to turn off for a spot of antique shopping. But if that’s not your thing, keep going until you reach Goulburn, which is where the fun really begins. It’s one thing to zoom down the highway at 110km/h, but if you really feel
a need for some serious speed head to Wakefield Park on the Braidwood Road, 13km south of Goulburn. It’s one of thefew privately owned motor racing circuits in Australia. You can hurl your own car around the track on special No Speed Limit Days, or if your racing car is in the shop this week, you can take a few hot laps with a pro driver in a V8 Supercar or V8 Auscar. Back in Goulburn, head to the tiny hamlet of Collector just off the Federal Highway towards Canberra. The Bushranger Hotel, best known for the infamous shooting of Constable Nelson by outlaw Ben Hall and his gang in 1865, is in the centre of town, but the gastronomic heart is the Lynwood Cafe and is the place to go for fabulous food – it was named one the world’s top five restaurants in great locations by London’s Guardian newspaper. Canberra’s just down the road, but if you’ve got time to spare, take a detour to Gundaroo. Until recently, there weren’t too many reasons to visit this historic village on the banks of the Yass River. But since the opening of Grazing restaurant inside the National Trust Royal Hotel, all that has changed. The cosy restaurant with its open fireplaces offers a menu uniquely focused on the Canberra district, showcasing the best local fresh farm produce and probably the world’s largest Canberra district wine list.
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Back on the road, stop for a snack at Freddo’s Famous Pies at Frederickton – home to the best pies in the country – and then on to beautiful Bellingen, with its galleries, restaurants and cafes.You can’t drive through Coffs Harbour without a visit to the infamous Big Banana. Check out the fun rides, including the toboggan,
Stretch the legs at Uki, a cute town overshadowed by the dominating peak of Mt Warning, then cross the border into Queensland. Have some quality quiet time with the glowworms of Springbrook National Park, before succumbing to the non-stop action of the Gold Coast theme parks. ________________________________________________ 10 Definitely Worthy Detours 1. Bamboo Buddha A little piece of Bali hidden in the ’burbs of the Central Coast, this tranquil oasis quadruples as a bamboonursery, vegetarian café, wellness centre and art gallery in one. We’re assured even meateaters will enjoy the menu, while weary drivers can
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Continue north through Newcastle, where new foreshore developments like Honeysuckle are giving the former industrial city a makeover, and on to Port Macquarie. Stop here overnight and chill out on one of the town’s 13 beaches, check out the Koala Hospital (feeding time’s 3pm), or try some of the local wine at Cassegrain winery on the edge of town.
ice-skating, a real snow slope and the best chocolate-covered frozen bananas you’ve ever tasted. Another big thing is just three hours up the road – Ballina’s big prawn.
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Relive the best summer holidays of your childhood by heading out of Sydney on the F3 freeway, but take the Gosford exit and meander through the string of seaside villages and resorts. If you’ve got kids creating havoc in the back, give them a break at The Entrance and let them burn off some energy at Vera’s Playground
get a hit of organic coffee in the exotic tea gardens. 2. Taste Around Hermitage See the Hunter Valley in half a day with a ‘Taste Around Hermitage’ tour, which takes in part of the Hermitage Food and Wine Trail. As well as postcard-perfect vineyards, a visit to some of the region’s most awarded wineries and restaurants, and rare only-at-the-cellar-door drops, you can also meet with winemakers, all the while being chauffeured in a Mercedes Benz. 3. Newcastle Ocean Baths Beside an art deco pavilion built in the early 1900s, the Newcastle Ocean Baths are an iconic landmark of the city. With front row views of the beach, it’s an ideal stop for a driverreviver, followed by a short 10-minute stroll to Watt Street for the daily light show on buildings from 5pm. 4. Surfing Sand Dunes Just south of Port Stephens is the largest sand dune system in the country. With a 32kilometre beach and sand dunes up to 40 metres high, it’s prime territory for sand boarding. There are a host of guided tours too, so you can explore the dunes on foot, 4WD, quad bike, horse or camel. 5. Bent on Food Café Specialising in sustainable local produce from around the Mid North Coast, this award-winning café in Wingham has launched a range of cooking classes to break up the drive. From cheesemaking and barista skills to Vietnamese and barbecue workshops, there are classes for all tastes. 6. Eltham Valley PantryIf you still have belly space, take a detour to this pecan farm halfway between Lismore and Byron Bay. Sit on the shady verandahs or
in the garden under pecan trees and indulge in housemade treats. We’re not the only ones who love this little gem – it’s been named in the Good Food Guide for five years. 7. The Byron at Byron Break up the drive with an indulgent stay at our favourite halfway hotel, The Byron at Bryon Resort & Spa. Set on 45 acres of sub-tropical rainforest, there are 92 luxurious one-bedroom suites, each with freestanding bathtubs, private balconies and other modern comforts, as well as a luscious spa and cracking restaurant. 8. The Green Bank An hour’s drive inland to nearby Nimbin hides this new health and lifestyle store. In true Nimbin style, it focuses on alternative approachesto wellness using ethical and sustainable products, as well as ‘healing arts’ – it’s worth a look. 9. Green Cauldron Tours Journey into the untouched corners of the Green Cauldron region, encompassing Wollumbin, Mt Warning and Caldera. On this new tour, explore rich volcanic earth, deep rainforests, pristine waterways and rare prehistoric wildlife. Guests can plant a native tree and sample local products. Tours depart from Byron Bay, The Tweed and the Gold Coast. 10. Flutterbies Café In the charming village of Tyalgum is this café serving the quaintest high tea. Sip a flute of bubbles on arrival (with rose-flavoured Persian fairy floss, no less) and indulge in three tiers of sweet and savoury morsels, followed by a selection of cuppas. SOURCE - Australian Traveller Magazine
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LONG ISLAND ICE-TEA lizzy ratcliffe
MOONLIGHT MARGARITA marissa watson
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