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| Rows of exciting destination recommendations to enrich your experience when exploring Australia. |
Nothing beats vacation recommendations when you are exploring nature, and animals or walking around town and you are sure to meet friendly people. They will show you the true meaning of "G'day" and remind you why Australia is unbeatable. If you need help with what to do while visiting Australia, we suggest heading to Amazing Kangaroo Island, Pheasant Farm, Walkabout Cultural Adventure, and more. Get a taste of the local lifestyle and find out where the hot spots are for you to visit. For those of you who have never been to Australia, don't forget to watch a short film entitled "G'day" featuring various kinds of iconic tourist destinations that are certainly not to be missed. Get your calendar ready because you're going to want to head to Australia after this!
Read on and find inspiration for your Australian holiday with the following:
● Blair Wickham, Operator at Incredible Kangaroo Island, South Australia
● Maggie Beer, Chef & Pheasant Farm Owner, Barossa Valley, South Australia
● Juan Walker, Walkabout Adventures, Port Douglas, Queensland
● Steph Evans, Operator at Tasmania Walking Co., Tasmania
● Adie & Robyn Ennis, Oh Hey WA, Perth/ Boorloo, Western Australia
● Ben Shewry, Head Chef Attica, Melbourne/ Naarm, Victoria
● Josh Niland, Chef Saint Peter, Sydney/ Warrane, New South Wales
Blair Wickham, Operator at Incredible Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Exceptional Kangaroo Island is an eco-friendly family business that focuses on providing a luxurious tour experience for friends who want to go to Kangaroo Island, an island located on the outskirts of South Australia that is full of beautiful scenery, delicious food, and wildlife. each region. corner. Blair's parents took over the business in 1990 and because Blair grew up on the island, he is now helping to do a series of tours and is willing to open his house to visitors to Kangaroo Island - really who can say they spent their childhood with koalas in the backyard? Some of Blair's favorite spots on the island include Seal Bay Conservation Park, the best place to see seals in their habitat, Stokes Bay Beach, a hidden paradise the perfect place to spend the day, and other hidden gems you should see for yourself!
If you're worried about an eating/drinking situation, don't worry Kangaroo Island has it all. Blair also regularly meets with local food producers on his island, from honey farms to gin distilleries. Blair's favorite wine-tasting spot is The Islander Estate Vineyards, where you can order and relax while eating cheese and looking out over the Eucalypt forest, home to sleeping koalas.
Maggie Beer, Chef & Owner of Pheasant Farm, Barossa Valley, South Australia
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Maggie is one of Australia's most loved and respected chefs, media personalities, and food producers who have earned household name status thanks to her TV appearances as a judge on The Great Australian Bake Off and Masterchef Australia. Maggie moved to the Barossa Valley, South Australia's renowned wine region, where she founded legendary restaurant Pheasant Farm Restaurant and Farm Shop and on-farm accommodation Orchard House, accommodation worth staying for those of you going to the Barossa. Since Barossa is only an hour from Adelaide, Maggie loves going into town and checking out her favorite indie restaurants, from Ruby Red Flamingo, North Adelaide's Italian restaurant to Restaurant Botanic's fine dining menu. For wine lovers, Maggie recommends East End Cellars and Exchange if you're more into coffee — and of course, if you're in the area, you can pick up flowers at The Story by Sally Wotton.
Juan Walker, Walkabout Adventure, Port Douglas, Queensland
Walkabout Cultural Adventures offers tours of Aboriginal culture in the Port Douglas Daintree area, heading north from Cairns, where local Indigenous guides share their connections to the area. This is a destination you definitely don't want to miss when you go to Tropical North Queensland; Kuku Yalanji Country is the only place where two heritage sites meet - the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
Juan is a Kuku Kalanji man from the Mossman/Daintree area and has worked as a guide for 20 years. Juan enjoys teaching others about his tribe's culture, history, and customs to preserve and continue the relationship between people and the land. When Juan is not on tour, he often enjoys the local beaches and spends time with family and friends in the nearby forest or river.
Steph Evans, Operator at Tasmania Walking Co., Tasmania
No trip to Tasmania is complete without packing your hiking boots and trying one of the many walks the island has to offer. Steph is a tour guide from the Tasmanian Walking Company who takes hikers on epic nature adventures. From hiking the Overland Walking Track which spans several days to walking and sailing around Freycinet National Park, and settling in Wineglass Bay, Steph spends her time exploring Australia's many landscapes. Beyond the wide variety of activities Tasmania has to offer, visitors can also take an “island getaway” to sample local delicacies. Steph loves going to Bruny Island, the little island off the big island, for some of the best oysters (from Get Shucked) and local cheese (from Bruny Island Cheese). For those of you staying in Hobart, the starting point of many of the Tasmanian Walking Company's walking routes, Steph recommends visiting the Mona Museum of Old and New Art and the local markets at Salamanca and Farm Gate.
Adie & Robyn Ennis, Oh Hei WA, Perth/ Boorloo, Western Australia
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| Rows of exciting destination recommendations to enrich your experience when exploring Australia. |
Adie & Robyn Ennis, Oh Hey WA, Perth/ Boorloo, Western Australia Oh Hey WA is run by Adie and Robyn, local Perth/Boorloo brothers, who truly love their hometown and can't wait to share it with others with their help. team. Oh Hey WA designs walking tours to allow visitors to explore streets, alleys, and public places featuring art, history, bars, and architecture while sharing interesting facts. In particular, Adie and Robyn do frequent tours featuring their favorite Perth drinking spots and focusing on small bars you might not be able to find on your own. Whether it's a pizza or a beer at the underground bar Alfred's Pizzeria, tucking into a negroni at the cozy little street bar of Ezra Pound, or the latest hit cocktails on the rooftop of Terrarium - Perth, and Northbridge have you covered with a variety of bar options. While they no longer enjoy the local cuisine, the two sisters are interested in exploring art in Perth, from street art to modern exhibitions at PICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Art) and exciting events such as those featured at The Rechabite.
Ben Shewry, Kepala Koki Attica, Melbourne/ Naarm, Victoria
Ben dibesarkan di pedesaan Selandia Baru, berlatih menjadi koki sebelum pindah ke Australia. Restoran Ben, Attica di Ripponlea, Melbourne telah menjadi pusat perhatian para kritikus dari Australia dan luar negeri, dan dikenal karena perilakunya yang berkelanjutan dan etis. Saat Ben mencari dan merasakan tempat makan terbaru di Melbourne, dia mengemukakan tempat tersembunyi yang mungkin tidak dapat Anda temukan di Google, tetapi terkenal di kalangan penduduk setempat. Untuk kebab Yunani yang lezat, pergilah ke Kalimera Souvlaki Art di Oakleigh dan jangan lupa Che Desserts di CBD bagi Anda yang menyukai makanan penutup khas Vietnam. Tentu saja, Melbourne terkenal di seluruh dunia karena kopinya, tetapi Ben merekomendasikan untuk mencicipi kopi buatan lokal di Brother Baba Budan di CBD, Monk Bodhi Dharma dekat St. Paul's. Kilda dan Goodie di North Caulfield.
Josh Niland, Chef Saint Peter, Sydney/ Warrane, New South Wales
A trip to Sydney can easily turn into a culinary adventure - where you explore a wide variety of ethnic foods and chefs thrive across the city. Josh Niland is one of the world's most recognized innovators, recognized worldwide for his revolutionary approach to the way we cook and sustainably consume fish. Josh leads a diverse range of seafood-focused restaurants in Sydney, preserving the incredible seafood options Australia has to offer. His restaurant, Saint Peter's in Paddington, is an award-winning fine dining restaurant that has completely revolutionized the way chefs from around the world cook seafood dishes. Complementing the elegant Saint Peter's, Josh also founded Charcoal Fish, in suburban Rose Bay harbor, where he redefined the classic Australian meal - fish and chips, working directly with fishermen and providing the best Australian seafood to burger joints. tuna, fish cooked over charcoal, and a salad that's second to none.
Locals can also buy fresh Australian seafood from these places and visitors can enjoy the best oysters in town at a place called Fish Butchery. It will make your trip worth it just to see the team at work! Fish Butchery is located not far from Saint Peter's in Paddington and also in Waterloo. Visit the restaurants, watch the shows, and enjoy oyster or fish charcuterie from Nudja to Mortadella. When Josh isn't in the kitchen, he loves supporting other Sydney chefs and enjoying the new flavors and ingredients they have to offer. For those of you who go to Bondi, Josh loves Sean's, a farm-to-table restaurant overlooking the famous Gold Beach. If you're more of an urban Sydney experience, Josh enjoys Lucky Kwong in South Everleigh, one of his favorite hip-hop spots and home to Kylie Kwong, an Aussie legend known for his Chinese food. Don't miss Re, the restaurant next door to Lucky Kwong to sample their cocktails. Matt Whiley has teamed up with Josh to create stylish cocktails via a closed-loop approach at his award-winning cocktail bar.