Are you a lover of fine food?

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The Yarra Valley has long been famous as a cool climate wine growing region. And these days it’s getting a name for its cider, breweries and fabulous artisan local produce.

A new foodies tour has just been launched by chef Pauline Leonard. It’s called a Taste of Healesville – and the group spend three hours sipping and tasting gourmet food and wine with the artisan producers in their kitchens and shops, in this picturesque Yarra Valley town.

Aqua Fun For The Family On Avoca Beach

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Discover AQUA FUN on Avoca Lake, which is the ultimate experience in water adventure on the Central Coast. Explore a vibrant coastal lagoon wetland alive with fish and birdlife. Hire from a huge selection of exciting and modern pedalboats and kayaks suitable for the whole family. AQUA FUN at Avoca Beach is located on the shores of Avoca lake,  an idyllic location, with shady picnic and barbeque areas, shops, cafe’s, children’s playground , and just 100 metres from the beach. Come and have fun and adventure at AQUA FUN on Avoca Lake where you can engage in birdwatching, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, snorkling and swimming.

When: Any time of the year
Where: 15 Ficus Avenue, Avoca Beach, New South Wales 2251

If you plan to stay a few days in the area, central coast accommodation, or central coast holiday rentals can be found in www.OzeHols.com.au.
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Christmas Spirit in Melbourne

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Bring a picnic and join the singing at this year’s Carols in All Nations event!
Why not get the family and friends together and celebrate Christmas with your community at All Nations Park?
The event will be hosted by local comedian Nelly Thomas and features our wonderful Carols In All Nations Massed Community Choir, Darebin City Brass, Sausage Sizzle, Pancakes, Christmas Market and more!

When:  Sat 15 Dec, 2012 – Sat 15 Dec, 2012
Where:  All Nations Park,  Separations Street, Northcote,  VIC 3070

Information courtesy of ATDW.

If you are looking for Short term Accommodation in Melbourne, and holiday rentals in Melbourne, plenty can be found in OzeHols.

SYDNEY TELSTRA 500 – V8 Super Cars battle it out

SYDNEY TELSTRA 500 – V8 Super Cars battle it out

Blue Mountains – Grand Canyon Walk, Blue Mountains National Park, NSW.

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Do you enjoy bushwalking? New South Wales offer many trails with varying degrees of challenges.  One of the walks you would enjoy is the “Grand Canyon Walk”. This walk is in the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. The walk takes you along the path of a canyon and in places, it avoids deeper and more dangerous sections of the canyon by following a path cut halfway up the cliff – This off track path offers spectacular views of the valley.
The forest vegetation along the path is mostly Dry eucalypt forest.  This 5.4 kilometer track will take you about 3.5 hours to complete. The degree of difficulty is categorised as “easy”.
The Blue Mountains is a 90 minute drive from Sydney. The walk begins from the intersection of Grand Canyon Loop car park and Neates Glen Track in Blackheath.
If you are planning to stay a night or two,  Blue Mountains accommodation can be found in http://www.ozehols.com.au/holiday-accommodation/new-south-wales/blue-mountains-area
OzeHols offer you a variety of Blue Mountains holiday rentals.

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Phillip Island

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2012 AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix , Cowes , Victoria

Riders Unite! This is your chance to get together with friends and family and celebrate the 2012 AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Whether you are an avid fan or new to the sport, MotoGP is an unforgettable experience, with bike enthusiasts from all walks of life coming together to enjoy world-class racing at the home of Australian motorcycle racing. Make the pilgrimage with friends and family, meet up with old mates and celebrate on an island full of fans. It is your chance to eat, sleep and breathe motorcycle racing for three glorious days.

Of course, along with the fans and riders, watch the spectacular main event with the likes of Stoner, Rossi, Lorenzo and Pedrosa taking on the breath-taking Phillip Island Circuit to bring you the race of the year. It is one of the world's most unique and exciting racing tracks, with a stunning panoramic ocean backdrop and outstanding spectator viewing areas all around the circuit.

- The complete comfort of a VIP hospitality area, with tailored food and beverage packages
- Grandstand seating with super screen viewing, so you will not miss any of the thrills and spills
- General admission tickets giving you a choice of great places to view all the live action

There is range of ticket options available to suit every need.

Street Address

220 Back Beach Rd
Cowes
Victoria 3922
  
Event Date

• Start Date: 26 Oct, 2012
• End Date: 28 Oct, 2012
• Frequency: ANNUAL

 For those who plan to stay in the area for the event Phillip Island holiday rentals can be chosen via http://www.ozehols.com.au/holiday-accommodation/victoria/phillip-island-area/phillip-island

OzeHols offer a wide selection of accommodation in Phillip Island Victoria for you to chose from.

Port Stephens

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Tastes at the Bay Food and Wine Festival , Nelson Bay , New South Wales. 

The spectacular waterfront at d'Albora Marinas on the Nelson Bay foreshore will host local fine food restaurants, wineries from the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens along with music to make your day on three stages.

This major culinary event also offers a selection of interesting activities in Apex Park, adjacent to d'Albora Marinas and market stalls on the Nelson Bay Foreshore:

Please check the Tastes at the Bay web pages for more details on the program and purchase tickets on-line to your favourite events.

Experiences you can enjoy

• Entertainment
• Food and Wine
• Market 

If you are planning to come for the event and plan to stay a few days, Port Stephens holiday accommodation can be found via http://www.ozehols.com.au/holiday-accommodation/new-south-wales/port-stephens-area/port-stephens  you will find a wide range of Port Stephens holiday rentals available in this coastal holiday location.

Event Date

• Start Date: 03 Nov, 2012
• End Date: 04 Nov, 2012
• Frequency: ANNUAL

Street Address

d'Albora Marina, Apex Park and Nelson Bay Foreshore
Government Road
Nelson Bay
New South Wales 2315

Port Stephens Holiday Accommodation

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The white volcanic sand and aquamarine waters of Port Stephens offer the beach a tropical look. Less than an hour drive from Sydney, this region has become a very popular holiday destination of the central coast. This deep water port is two and a half times the size of Sydney harbour and surrounded by two volcanic headlands, sandy beaches and lush green bushland. Whether you are planning to holiday just the weekend or for a week a wide range of Port Stephens holiday accommodation can be pre booked.

The deep waters are ideal for boating, underwater diving and fishing. You could hire anything from a bicycle to a motor boat while you are in Port Stephens. Tour operators offer popular dolphin cruises and many site seeing charter cruises.

Port Stephens offers some well known cafes and restaurants and comfortable accommodation. If you are the adventurous type, then hit the 30km long Stockton Beach, where you can take a 4WD tour. You could also ride quad bikes or enjoy horse riding. The area is popular for its large coastal sand dune system.





Nelson bay, Fingal bay and Shoal bay are well known holiday spots in Port Stephens area. Fingal Bay is the most eastern township in Port Stephens. It is surrounded by a national park and has a majestic bay with a patrolled surfing beach. Fingal Bay is only five minutes from the heart of Nelson Bay and so close to Shoal Bay. Shoal bay occupies the southern headland of Port Stephens, flanked by Tomaree National Park and offers holiday makers the luxury of  both ocean and harbour beaches. Shoal Bay is a pristine sandy beach with cobalt blue waters and resident dolphin population.

Come enjoy the many beaches in this beautiful coastal area. Engage in Dolphin watch trips, have a bite in a sea side cafe while staying in one of the affordable Port Stephens holiday rentals options by OzeHols via http://www.ozehols.com.au/holiday-accommodation/new-south-wales/port-stephens-area/port-stephens.

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Phillip Island Holiday Rentals

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If you are looking for a family holiday, then Phillip Island is a great destination. Within two hours drive from Melbourne, Phillip Island holiday rentals offers diverse accommodation options to choose from, wildlife and beautiful nature experiences as well as opportunities to get into the water.

San Remo is the last town before leaving the mainland and the gateway to Phillip Island. While in San Remo watch the local pelicans descend on the San Remo wharf for their 11.30am daily morning feed.

The first town on the island is the small fishing village of Newhaven - a popular place for fishing. When you are hereenjoy a wallk along the beautiful Cape Woolamai or venture exploring nearby historic Churchill Island.

On the south-east tip of the island is the quiet village of Rhyll. In the nearby Koala Conservation Centre and if you walk through the woodland, you will see koalas at close range.  or view birds as you walk through the The famous wetlands at Rhyll Inlet is a place to view birds in their natural habitat.

Cowes, the main commercial centre on Phillip Island, has plenty of charming cafes and upmarket restaurants for tourists to enjoy. You must try a wildlife cruise to the large fur seal colony on Seal Rocks as well as enjoy watching hundreds of Little Penguins returning to their burrows at the nightly Penguin Parade at nearby Summerland Beach.

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Accommodation in Batemans Bay

New South Wales >> Eurobodalla >> Batemans Bay 

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Batemans Bay is around 4 hours south of Sydney and 2 hours drive from Canberra. If you are familiar with Mollymook and Ulladulla, its just 40 minutes south of those two coastal suburbs along the Princess Highway.

Modern restaurants, a super golf course (Catalina Country Club is one of the best 27-hole golf courses in Australia), clubs and shops are plenty in Batemans Bay and beautiful beaches and National Parks are for you to enjoy and explore.

Batemans Bay is the launching point for houseboat adventures along the Clyde river. The beaches are equally popular among those who want to relax in the area or among the surfers looking for a good wave to take on.

Those  who want to explore, forest and coastal walks you can try the historic Corn Trail, Murramarang National Park, Shallow Crossing and South Durras. If you arrive in spring , you will have a very good chance of watching the magnificent migrating whales..If you are a bird enthusiast, Birdland Animal Park has close encounters with native fauna.

Batemans Bay offers local seafood restaurants, casual cafes, art galleries and studios. If you are looking for accommodation, Batemans Bay offer holiday accommodation to suite many budgets. Affordable Batemans Bay Holiday Accommodation, South Coast holiday rentals,. Holiday Parks, Holiday Resorts, Batemans Bay Holiday Apartments, units, motel, Lodge, bed and breakfast, caravan park, holiday house, caravan park, inn, villas can be found in http://www.ozehols.com.au/holiday_accommodation/new_south_wales_accommodation/eurobodalla/batemans_bay