Balaklava accommodation in Clare Valley for picture perfect holidays

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Located just 91km north of Adelaide in the
Clare Valley region is the township of Balaklava set on a picture
perfect setting on the banks of River Wakefield.  Located in the Clare
Valley region, Balaklava offers you the opportunity to enjoy the
delights of Clare Valley. Holiday accommodation such as a Clare Valley motel, cottages, a Balaklava hotel or even accommodation in nearby Burra or Kapunda can be secured for your vacation in this beautiful region.

Places of interest when holidaying here.

• See the relics of the early European settlement in the district when you visit the National Trust Museum.
• Local craft exhibits in various locations in the township.
• Court House Gallery and shop and community art gallery for those who love art.
• Visit the Urlwin Park Agricultural Museum to learn the agricultural evolution in the region.
• Enjoy the scenery and the picture perfect
  surrounding by taking a leisurely walk along River Wakefield. One of the
  tourist information centres will offer you plenty of information and
  you will also be able to obtain a brochure on self guided tours.
• Come along in September to witness and be part of the Agricultural show.
• Head 7km north east where you can enjoy the Devils Garden where you can enjoy a picnic in pretty surroundings..
• Travel 10km east to see The Rocks Reserve. This is yet another beautiful spot to enjoy a picnic with family and friends.
• Love the beach? Then travel 26km west of Balaklava to reach the beachside town, Port Wakefield.
• The capital city Adelaide is not far either. Take a day trip to Adelaide if you feel like a change in surroundings.

Vacation rentals such as a Clare Valley
motel, cottages, a Balaclava hotel or even accommodation in nearby Burra
or Kapunda can be secured for your vacation in picture perfect Clare
Valley region.

Online bookings are also possible via this link. Remember to select South Australia as the state and Clare Valley as the region when searching.

If you like to find out more information on Clare Valley region and things to do while on holiday in this area, look at this Clare Valley holidays link

Daylesford accommodation escapes in Victoria’s spa country

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If
you think of visiting a spa town in Victoria, the twin spa towns of
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs will pop up as ideal choices for a great
experience. The area consists of circa 65 mineral springs. Daylesford is
positioned on the side of Wombat Hills and the Botanic Gardens on the
top of the hills is a pretty attraction. You can enjoy superb all round
views from the lookout tower in the botanic gardens. Being a popular
holiday resort area, you can find pretty cool holiday accommodation for
your stay. Book one of the Daylesford accommodation escapes
such as a Daylesford spa accommodation, one of the Daylesford cottages
or a Hepburn Springs accommodation for your stay and enjoy the beautiful
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.




Let us glance through the attractions and what you can get up to when on vacation here.

• Obviously enjoy the variety of day spas in the area. This is a must try experience when you are on vacation in Daylesford.
• Visit the Hepburn Springs Spa complex located in the Mineral Springs Reserve which is open daily where you can enjoy the baths, floatation tanks, massage and sauna.
• Visit the beautiful Botanic Gardens in Central Springs Road. Enjoy the spectacular views from the lookout tower.
• Visit the nearby Convent Gallery.
• Browse through the Historical Museum located in the former School of Mines.
• Head to Central Springs Rd to explore Central Springs Spa Reserve and Lake Daylesford.
• Try the Tipperary walking tracks which lead you from Lake Daylesford area to Mineral Springs Reserve.
• See Lyonville Springs 15km south east of Daylesford.
• Head to Loddon Falls 10km north east of Daylesford.
• Visit Glenlyon Reserve 11km north east of Daylesford.
• Visit the markets on Sunday mornings held near the railway station.
• Come in January to enjoy the Daylesford Gift Horse Race.
• In May is the Hepburn Swiss-Italian Festival.
• July brings you the Mid Winter Festival.
• November brings you the Agriculture Show.
• December brings the Highland gathering.
• Head to Breakneck Gorge 5km north of Daylesford.
• 13km north will take you to Mt.Franklin now an extinct volcano.
• Visit Trentham 23km south east if you like to see water falls and interesting buildings.
• Visit Yandoit 18km north west to explore the Swiss-Italian settlement.
• If you travel 10km south, you will reach Sailors Falls.

What a splendid list of places to see, attractions and things to do
when you are holidaying in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. You need to
spend at least a couple of days to enjoy this extensive list of
wonderful holiday attractions. There are Daylesford accommodation escapes
such as a Daylesford spa accommodation, Daylesford cottages, caravan
parks, chalets or Hepburn Springs accommodation for you to stay  which
will ideally suit your holiday needs when visiting this area.




You could also book holiday rentals online via this link. Please ensure you select “Victoria” as the state and the region of your choice when searching.

Visit Parramatta to enjoy variety and for a delightful time

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So
close to Sydney city and a historic precinct within the Greater Sydney
region is the city known as Parramatta. The city contains some of the
oldest historic houses and European buildings in the country. A self
guide leaflet of the “Historic Houses and Buildings in Parramatta” from a
tourist information centre will offer you the chance to leisurely
admire these historic sites. Been close to Sydney you could always stay
in Sydney CBD and catch a ferry, train or a bus to Parramatta. The
accommodation options such as one of the motels in Parramatta or one of the hotels in Parramatta are the best when planning to tour the area.


You could also stay in any of the neighbouring suburbs and drive to Parramatta too.




For your convenience we have listed a few attractions for you to visit when planning to explore this city.

• Check out the Elizabeth Farm in Alice street, home of Elizabeth and
  John Macarthur, a building dating back to 1790s.  Being one of the
  oldest European buildings in Australia, this was also a social,
  political and agricultural centre. Visit the gardens and have a look at
  the audio visual presentations when you are here.
• Hambledon Cottage in Hassall street dating back to 1824.
• Experiment Farm Cottage in Ruse Street.
• Old Government House in pretty Parramatta Park close to the
  Parramatta city centre dates back to 1799. It is now beautifully
  restored..
• St.John’s Church close to Parramatta city centre dating back to 1850s..
• Being a cosmopolitan city and patronized by migrants from all over
  the world, Parramatta offers cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets
  offering delicious food from all over the world. Pick your choice while
  in the city centre.
• Parramatta is also known to offer a superb choice of retail
  shopping. Shoppers from various parts of Sydney and NSW make their way
  to “Westfield Shopping Centre” in Parramatta, known to be one of the
  biggest in Sydney offering an amazing choice for those visitors who
  cannot do without some exciting retail therapy.

Parramatta is close to state forests and wild life parks too.

• A short drive
  north of Parramatta along Pennant Hills Road takes you to the famous
  Koala Park Sanctuary located in Castle Hill Road in the beautiful leafy
  suburb of West Pennant Hills. Embrace you self to a leisurely day at the
  park walking around enjoying the cute koalas. Obviously this is a great
  outing if you are a young family with kids.
• Two minutes drive from Koala Park takes you to the Cumberland State
  Forest where you can enjoy a picnic with family and friends or venture
  on a short bushwalk enjoying the tranquil surroundings.

If you are planning to stay a few days in Parramatta, check out one of the city motels in Parramatta or one of the hotels for your vacation.




Since Parramatta is in greater Sydney and conveniently located to
public transport, you could stay in any of the suburbs in greater Sydney
and make your way to Parramatta. Online booking of accommodation is
also possible via this link (select NSW as the state and Sydney as the region when searching).




The images courtesy of parrapark.com.au and parracity.nsw.gov.au

Armidale a place to enjoy sophistication in bush surroundings

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Gone
are the days Armidale was only popular as a university township. Today
Armidale is a cosmopolitan city which resonate some sophistication with
its classy cafes, shops, restaurants, galleries and museums. Holidays in
Armidale offer you a mix of activities. Tourists planning to visit here
can book one of the accommodation in Armidale such as a motel in Armidale,
a caravan park in Armidale or a hotel for the duration of the vacation.
Armidale is a place to enjoy sophistication and urban lifestyle in a
bush surroundings.




Let us look at things to do and see when holidaying in Armidale.

• Check out the galleries to see some of the Australian paintings between 1850 and 1950.
• Relax in one of the scenic national parks.
• Visit one of the wool producing properties located just outside the city limits.
• Spend time in the city admiring the cathedrals, churches and school buildings from the Victorian era.
• Admire the Victorian architecture and buildings classified by the National Trust when you visit
  
  • The Court House
  • Post Offices
  • Railway Stations
  • Town Hall
  • Land Offices
  • Armidale Folk Museum
  • St Peters Anglican Cathedral

• Enjoy a visit to Saumarez Homestead a National Trust property in the 19^th to 20^th century occupied by a grazing family in the area.
• Visit the famous University of New England established in 1938.
• If you feel like visiting the cinema, there is The Belgrave twin cinema.
• Head to the tourist information centre to fetch information on
  cultural activities taking place in the area. There is something
  happening always such as concerts, jazz, plays and lectures for you to
  enjoy.
• Browse through The New England Regional Art Museum where you can
  enjoy the $20 million Hinton Collection plus an amazing collection of
  contemporary art.
• Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants or in one of the excellent
  coffee houses. Being a cosmopolitan city, you will be able to taste an
  amazing variety of international cuisine.
• Make sure you are there on the fourth Sunday of the month to visit
  the Armidale markets renowned for offering great variety and quality
  goods.
• If you love the outdoors there is the opportunity to experience
  fishing, fly fishing, abseiling, boating, rafting, fossicking, horse
  riding, trekking as well as experience a sight seeing tour.
• Enjoy the city precinct on a cycle or on a leisurely walk. If
  cycling and walking are not your kind of thing, take a leisurely drive
  around the Armidale city or in the surrounding countryside.
• Those
  who love nature should explore the spectacular national parks as well
  as enjoy the following attractions which are only a short drive from
  Armidale city;
  
  • Dangar’s Fall
  • The Blue Hole
  • Gara Gorge
  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • New England National Park
  • Cathedral Rock

• Plan your visit in time for these events;
  
  • Poetry and Music Festival in mid January.
  • Early March for the Armidale and New England show.
  • Mid to late March for the Armidale Autumn Festival.
  • New England Wool Expo during late April to early May.
  • Early May in time for the Saumarez Homestead May Fair.
  • September for the North West Regional Fashion and Design Awards.

Have we now convinced you to holiday in Armidale? Great accommodation
are plenty too. Book a suitable motel in Armidale, one of the hotels in
Armidale or a caravan park in Armidale for your stay. You could also book accommodation in the region online via this link. Make sure you select NSW as the state and New England North West as the region when searching.




Images are courtesy of armidaletourism.com.au

Holidays in Tamworth in our country music capital

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Welcome
to the Country Music Capital of Australia. Tamworth also an area rich
in agriculture is blessed with delightful nature and a rich heritage.
Come over to discover what is in store for you. You can stay in one of
the accommodation in Tamworth such as one of the motels in Tamworth or a caravan parks in Tamworth to begin your blissful holiday.




Below are few tips for you to enjoy scenic Tamworth…..

• Fishing, sailing, bushwaking, bird watching are some of the enjoyable outdoor fun activities.
• Discover the colourful history dating back more than 150 years.
• Tamworth offer great retail shopping for those “shopaholics”.
• Visit in time for the 10 day Tamworth Music Festival in January.
• A trip to Tamworth must include a visit to The Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music.
• Visit the historical Calala Cottage.
• Have a look at the Powerstation Museum. Tamworth is the first city
  in Australia to illuminate its streets with electric lighting.
• Explore some of the railway bridges, stations, churches, statues and heritage buildings while on the Tamworth Heritage Walk.
• Have a photo opportunity in front of the iconic Golden Guitar.
• Visit the Country Music Gallery of Stars to witness the wax portraits of the great country musicians.
• Have a picnic in one of the beautifully manicured parks such as the Anzac Park or Tamworth Bicentennial Park.
• Head to Oxley Lookout to enjoy the pretty scenery of the city surroundings and beyond.
• Pay a visit to Tamworth City Art Gallery, one of the oldest and most expansive art galleries of NSW.
• Enjoy the world class cuisine in one of the cafes, restaurants or clubs.
• Like to explore the waterways? then check out Lake Keepit, Lake Chaffey and Lake Split Rock.
• Being the Performance horse capital of Australia, Tamworth features
  many events such as equestrian, rodeo etc. Check out the performance
  calendar when you are in the information centre to witness some of these
  exciting events.
• Plan your visit in time for the Tamworth Horse Fest in October for great equine performances.
• If you love horse riding, then there are many riding treks to explore.
• Plan your holiday in time for the National Cutting Horse Championships in February.
• Then there is the National Appaloosa Championships in April.
• There is more…. Come along for the Tamworth Race Carnival in May.
• If you are someone who needs to keep up with your daily routine of
  golf, tennis, squash, swimming, ten pin or lawn bowling, there are many
  facilities for you to engage in your chosen sporting activities.
• We hold a Sailing Regatta in June.
• We also offer you Bush Poetry Festival in June for those who love poetry.
• You will also love the Tamworth Antique Fair in August.

With year round festivities and fun activities, no wonder this region
in New England area is one of the most likeable holiday spots among the
locals. Why not book one of the accommodation in Tamworth such as one
of the motels in Tamworth or a caravan parks in Tamworth to begin your vacation.




You could also book accommodation online by clicking here. Select NSW as the state and region “New England and North West” when searching.

Vibrant Newcastle becomes a top spot for tourists

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Just
about 2 hours north of Sydney brings you to the second largest city in
New South Wales, a place hyped with activity, cafes, restaurants,
adventure and superb beaches. No wonder it is a popular spot for
holidays whether it be a quiet weekend away or one filled with beachside
adventure, surfing holidays or a place to conduct a business
conference. For those looking for heritage, the restored historic
buildings will no doubt be a fascinating sight. There are plenty of
places for you to stay while on holiday here. Check into one of the
Newcastle motels or one of the caravan parks in Newcastle to embark on your Newcastle holidays.




Check out what you can get up to while on vacation in historic Newcastle.

• When night falls, you can while your time in one of the many night spots.
• Whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner the city and the foreshore
  offer fabulous restaurants for you to delight your taste buds. This
  harbour city will offer you some the best fresh seafood imaginable.
• Enjoy bargain hunting and some great shopping in Newcastle City centre.
• University of Newcastle has made this township a popular university
  town. Why not visit the university and admire some of the buildings
  known for its architectural elegance.
• Visits for lovers of art
  
  • Regional Art Gallery of Newcastle
  • Conservatorium of Music
  • Civic Theatre

• Visits for history buffs
  
  • Newcastle Regional Museum
  • Fort Scratchley
  • Christ Church Cathedral

• Visits for nature lovers
  
  • Blackbutt Reserve
  • Shortlands Wetlands Centre
  • Stockton Bight
  • Botanic Gardens

• Sporting
  enthusiast can enjoy whatever they prefer whether it be a round of golf
  in one of the best golf courses in the state, tennis, swimming,
  basketball, football, ten pin bowling, lawn bowling, swimming, scuba
  diving, hangliding and surfing.
• Make the short trip to Hunter Valley vineyards where you can taste some of the finest wines at their cellar doors.
• If boating and fishing is your favourite pass time, head to Lake
  Macquarie or Port Stephens to indulge in your favourite pass time.
• Just under two hours drive along the coastal fringe will take you to
  spectacular mid north coast suburbs of Smiths Lake, Seal Rocks, Pacific
  Palms, Boomerang Beach, Elizabeth Beach, Blueys Beach and Forster
  Tuncurry to name just a few. These coastal suburbs in the Great Lakes
  region of north coast offer scenic waterways, inland rivers, salt water
  lakes and easy access to sea beaches. You will just love a relaxed time
  spent hear or activities such as swimming, surfing, boating, fishing,
  kayaking or windsurfing while you are in this region.

Plan your holiday in exciting Newcastle by booking one of the holiday apartments in Newcastle, motels in Newcastle or a suitable cabin accommodation in one of the caravan parks in Newcastle.