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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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In Bowral we have a festival every year called “Tulip Time”. During the festival our local park is planted out with thousands of tulips in stunning displays. Every year has a different theme, and this year it is the 60th anniversary of the festival. It’s on right now, so if you are able to get to Bowral, it’s really worth a trip to see the gardens.
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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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Taking a stroll over the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an excellent activity for a beautiful sunny day. Walking across the bridge itself will cost you nothing, and provide you with some lovely photo opportunities of the harbour and the surrounding city along the way.
Walking from Milsons Point to Circular Quay takes a little over half an hour, depending on how many times you stop to take photos, and the distance is about 2.5 km. This is the best direction to walk the bridge, providing views of the city as you walk towards it. Here’s a photo walk through to encourage you to give it a try next time you are in the area.
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The Hunter Valley in NSW is a great place for a couples getaway trip. Located in one of Australia’s major wine regions, the Hunter Valley is renowned for its wineries, gourmet restaurants, spa retreats and concerts in the vineyards.
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Every year, for about three weeks at the start of our winter (late May to early June), Sydney turns into the “City of Lights” as a festival of light, music and ideas – known as “Vivid Sydney” – takes place.
Buildings and walkways around the city are illuminated with various light sculptures, installations and image projections, as well as interactive stations that passers-by can engage with.
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