Category: wine

Winter Willunga-land

There are places that just stand out as destinations for tourism and recreation. Take Margaret River in Western Australia for example, or Byron Bay in New South Wales, and Apollo Bay in Victoria. Much less renowned, so much so that after living in South Australia for more than a decade, I’d never properly visited Willunga

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Swanning around in WA

Swan Valley, WA, Australia

It’s not well known outside of Western Australia, but no trip to Perth is complete without a Swan Valley wine tour. With several of the wineries accessible from the river, wine enthusiasts have a choice of transport- bus, boat or both. We chose the latter in a half day format, the so-called Afternoon Delights Tour

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Orange wine

The town of Orange (locals call it a small city) in New South Wales lies to the west of Sydney, beyond the Blue Mountains. Originally noted for its orchards: apples, stone fruits and cherries (but not the eponymous fruit), the region now specialises in grapes and wine production and has become something of a foodie

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