Toowoomba is emerging as the go-to destination for Brisbanites keen to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, reconnect with nature and enjoy a country getaway. Just 90 minutes from Brisbane, discover the hidden secrets and laneways of Toowoomba
There is something inspiring about being surrounded by books. The knowledge, the adventures, the storytelling and pages filled with possibilities sitting on the shelves begging to be read. That's the feeling you get staying at Book Barn Cottage at Berrima in the NSW Southern Highlands.
The Southern Highlands is an enchanting destination to visit in any season. Country charm abounds with cosy cottages, boutiques, antique stores and now a modern European restaurant to rival the city.
We take 5 with the wonderful and hilarious Beth Macdonald aka BabyMac. Beth's popular blog is all about motherhood, living in the Southern Highlands and ending the week with Prosecco! Here's Beth's local guide to the Southern Highlands...
It's pouring with rain, I've just carefully navigated through a severe weather event from Yarra Valley to the Dandenong Ranges and it's cold & dark. I pull up at my accommodation for the night and it's like a mirage, the most cosy, warm and inviting sight you ever did see with fairytale street appeal.
Most people visit Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges for a weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation. What I didn't count on during my recent weekend in spa country was that it would be more of a detox than I'd expected.
