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Hilton Sydney Hotel review
The Hilton Sydney is located right in the middle of Sydney’s CBD and ensures guests of a fine indulgent experience. It may not have uninterrupted views of the harbour but what it does have in spades is the impressive architecture and great entertaining spaces for it’s guests to enjoy. Within the Hotel you will discover these wonderfully stylish bars: The internationally acclaimed Zeta bar and the heritage listed Marble bar. The Zeta bar is where you will enjoy cocktails made by the resident mixologists who are pushing the art of cocktail making to the next level! You will also find – hopefully – the hidden Marble Bar which will transport…
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Taronga Zoo with Sydney’s skyline view
Taronga Zoo with Sydney’s skyline view, is Australia’s most famous and the most visited Zoo by tourists from around the world. Now what makes this zoo so special is it’s prized location along the shores of Sydney Harbour. The zoo is located in an elevated position that takes in the most stunning views of Sydney’s city skyline. Even the Aboriginal word ‘Taronga’ means beautiful view and once you are there, it’s easy to see why. So grab your camera and start snapping away at not only the animals but the view in the background too. The zoo has around 2,600 animals which is mainly dedicated to Australia’s unique native animals. Here you…
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Amazing festivals in Australia that you must see to believe
Are you heading to the land down under? If so then it’s worth timing your visit to coincide with one of these amazing festivals in Australia. New Years Eve in Sydney When it comes to New Years Eve events around the world then Sydney, Australia is hands down the best of the best! With over one billion people watching world wide and over one and a half million watching from the harbour foreshore, this makes Sydney the most watched fireworks display in the world! Where else in the world would you rather be celebrating NYE than in Sydney! If it’s not on your bucket list then it should be! The…
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Essential Sydney: the must see sites of this vibrant city
Sydney is Australia’s most famous harbour city, receiving a staggering 25 million visitors from around the world each year. If you are visiting for the first time then you are in for a treat as there is plenty to see and do in this vibrant city and if you are a return visitor then there is always something new to discover. Sydney is easily navigated on foot, with most tourist attractions located in the CBD. If you prefer to save your feet then the city circle train and the hop on hop off bus are good options for getting you from one side of town to the other. Here is…
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The Lakehouse in Daylesford: a sublime tasting experience
If the Michelin star was available to Australian restaurants then the Lakehouse in Daylesford would be up there with the best of the best. It is consistently a two hat restaurant as voted by the Age good food guide and it is mighty worthy of this status, with superb food, beautiful surrounds and passionate staff. The Lakehouse is under the arm of Executive Chef Alla Wolf Tasker and Head Chef David Green, where they have procured themselves into a position of producing virtually everything, from house baked breads to an extensive charcuterie range, on the premises. During the day, the sunlit restaurant offers magnificent views through wonderfully large windows. The split level…
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A modern twist on high tea at Crown’s Waiting Room
I’m a big fan of that little indulgence of high tea and today I visited The Waiting Room at Crown in Melbourne. There is definitely something very glutinous about eating cakes, pastries and sandwiches until your hearts content and I’m certainly not afraid to admit I did just that! Just mention the word cakes and I will be there! With a modern twist on high tea at Crown’s Waiting room, you will be delighted with the unique offerings being served in the lobby bar. The waiting room is one of Melbourne’s most luxurious lobby bars and exudes an opulent 1940s feel, it is quiet and intimate. Today I dined…
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Madame Brussels: enjoy a garden party on the rooftop
Hidden bars is what Melbourne is known for and this one is accessed from a dodgy looking elevator that gives no clue of what is beyond. But once the doors fling open you find yourself stepping into a marvellous and colourful venue beginning with the main parlour. The parlour is grassed so you could almost kick off your shoes and wander about barefoot – okay, it is fake grass, but it still cuts a good look, complete with garden furniture and the odd leather couch thrown in the mix. The bar sets its scene as though you have stepped back in time, having a garden party complete with gorgeous…
