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We took a day trip from the Southern Highlands out to see the Silo Art in Grenfell. These impressive silos were painted by Melbourne street artist Heesco in 2019. It was an ambitious 7-ish hours of round-trip driving time, stopping in at a few country towns along the way to see what we could see.
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The silo art in Murrumburrah was completed in 2021 by the popular street artist Heesco. As the eastern end of the old flour mill building received the mural facelift, it is best photographed in the morning when the sun illuminates the colours of the mural.
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What a great time we had at the Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival 2022! The rain managed to hold off for a while, the event organisers managed to find enough straw to lay on the soggy ground so that we could walk around without looking like mud wrestling contestants, and we were treated to some very enjoyable musical entertainment. Plus, did I mention there was Food AND Wine??
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I was recently invited to spend some time at Luna Park Sydney with a friend and her family. I hadn’t been to Luna Park since I was a kid, so I was keen to go and check out the fun with them all. A merry band of kids, teens and adults, we set off from different locations to meet up at the iconic waterfront theme park.
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When the pace of city life gets too much, one of the best solutions is to pack your bag and head out to a country town. Plenty of fresh air, wide open spaces, friendly people, and the unique colours of the Australian countryside await, like a soothing balm to be applied to the soul. Many country towns have their own “claim to fame” that sets them apart from other destinations. One example of this is the silo art in Gunnedah.
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The North West Xplorer Train NSW takes you from Central Station in Sydney to Moree or Armidale Stations in the New England North West Region. The trip takes most of the day to reach the end of the line. There are many interesting towns and villages along the way that would love to see you for a weekend country break!
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Getting from Brisbane Airport to the city is easy on the Brisbane AirTrain! Both the domestic and international terminals have their own stop on the AirTrain line. The journey takes about 20 minutes from the domestic terminal into the city centre. The train also continues on to the Gold Coast.
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I have stayed at the Meriton Suites Mascot Central a few times now. The rooms provide a relaxed home away from home feeling, sleep two people and are in a very convenient location. Situated less than five minutes’ walk to Mascot station, it is an easy trip by train to both the airports and the city from there.
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Murals are becoming increasingly popular in Australia, throughout both cities and outback country towns. Public outdoor artworks on water towers and silos adorn country roads, as well as street art on building walls in towns and cities, providing enjoyment for locals and tourists alike. Travelling to the country towns to enjoy the murals provides a much needed boost to the local economy. It is definitely something you should consider adding to your next travel plan when in Australia.
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Each year the Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival is held around the first weekend in October for the long weekend. This also conveniently coincides with the annual Tulip Time Festival that is held in Corbett Gardens in Bowral. The festival has been increasing in size and popularity over the years and is now held on Bowral’s historic Bradman Oval.
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