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Darwin Cup – Taste Orange – Melbourne Cup

TRAVEL BRIEFSJohn Crook The Top End continues to exciteTheir winter season includes one heck of a line-up. August is the mainstay with events such as the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup scheduled for August 6. The Darwin Festival with theatre, dance and the visual arts. That particular  event starts August 9 and runs through August 26. For […]

Kulpara 5555 – Chateau Tanunda – Falls Creek Snow Dump

Kulpara 5555 – Chateau Tanunda – Falls Creek Snow Dump

Travel Briefs A big surprise at KulparaWhere the heck is Kulpara I hear you say! I came across this tiny town with the magnificent postcode of 5555. From what I could see, there is only a handful of abodes that make up this village.. That, plus the location which is home to one of the best […]

Kulpara 5555 – Chateau Tanunda – Falls Creek Snow Dump

Kulpara 5555 – Chateau Tanunda – Falls Creek Snow Dump

Travel Briefs A big surprise at KulparaWhere the heck is Kulpara I hear you say! I came across this tiny town with the magnificent postcode of 5555. From what I could see, there is only a handful of abodes that make up this village.. That, plus the location which is home to one of the best […]

Hans Heysen – Ballarat – Daydream Island – Myras Moonta Retreat

Hans Heysen – Ballarat – Daydream Island – Myras Moonta Retreat

Travel BriefsJohn Crook Welcome to the home of Sir Hans HeysenThe generations who follow in the footsteps of South Australia’s favourite son ensue that this great contributor to the cultural scene of South Australia. The historic homestead remains in the family, with many paintings of the Australian landscape on display throughout the family home, and […]

Hans Heysen – Ballarat – Daydream Island – Myras Moonta Retreat

Hans Heysen – Ballarat – Daydream Island – Myras Moonta Retreat

Travel BriefsJohn Crook Welcome to the home of Sir Hans HeysenThe generations who follow in the footsteps of South Australia’s favourite son ensue that this great contributor to the cultural scene of South Australia. The historic homestead remains in the family, with many paintings of the Australian landscape on display throughout the family home, and […]

Sovereign Hill – Ballarat – Scotsburn

Sovereign Hill – Ballarat – Scotsburn

TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Revisiting Sovereign Hill Having spent half a dozen visits to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, there were around two years between most recent visits. I never tire of strolling the streets of the 1851 gold fields. On this particular visit I had the opportunity to spend a night in the very comfortable […]

Sovereign Hill – Ballarat – Scotsburn

Sovereign Hill – Ballarat – Scotsburn

TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Revisiting Sovereign Hill Having spent half a dozen visits to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, there were around two years between most recent visits. I never tire of strolling the streets of the 1851 gold fields. On this particular visit I had the opportunity to spend a night in the very comfortable […]

Sydney Seafood cooking classes – Moonta – Yorke Peninsula

Sydney Seafood cooking classes – Moonta – Yorke Peninsula

Travel Briefs with John Crooke Seafood Cooking is funThe Sydney Seafood cooking classes is now offering new group discounts. For instance book a bench of six and only pay for five places. The offer also includes family groups, such as Mum and Dad and a couple of teenage kids. This is real bonding. Get the […]

Sydney Seafood cooking classes – Moonta – Yorke Peninsula

Sydney Seafood cooking classes – Moonta – Yorke Peninsula

Travel Briefs with John Crooke Seafood Cooking is funThe Sydney Seafood cooking classes is now offering new group discounts. For instance book a bench of six and only pay for five places. The offer also includes family groups, such as Mum and Dad and a couple of teenage kids. This is real bonding. Get the […]

Kimberley Adventures – Mudgee Wine – Romeo & Juliet married

Kimberley Adventures – Mudgee Wine – Romeo & Juliet married

TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Check this out !  Kimberley Wilderness Adventures is offering a no-rush itinerary for exploring the Wilderness which includes the Bungle Bungles,.. and more.  For details of the no-rush  touring options, telephone 1300 229 804.  There are 89 departures between April and October. Do yourself a favour and check out the website.  […]