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Visit Collector: How to spend a weekend in Collector – Part 1

Posted on 09/09/201909/09/2019 by Amelia Bidgood

Jump in the car and within 40 minutes from Canberra you’ll find yourself in one of the many quaint villages that are home to top-quality dining options, as well as being surrounded by incredible wineries.

We’re taking you on a journey to Collector.

A short escape from your every day life doesn’t have to be expensive and you don’t even have to travel far. Collector is a gorgeous little village that has a colourful bushranger history and is located at the northern end of the famous Lake George, named ‘Weereewa’ by the local Ngunnawal tribe.

Canberra Wine Week – 5-14 April 2019

Posted on 25/03/201925/03/2019 by Amelia Bidgood

Did you know that Canberra’s wine region is home to 140 vineyards and more than 30 cellar doors? A lot of people don’t. In fact, a lot of people don’t know that Canberra even has a wine region. But this is quickly changing and I have a feeling that Canberra’s wine region is going to be very well known in the coming years. Most of the wineries are located within 35 minutes’ drive of Canberra, making it easily accessible for a day out or a weekend away.

Wine Machine: A festival dedicated to wine, food and live music

Posted on 31/01/201931/01/2019 by Amelia Bidgood

Wine Machine returns to Canberra on Saturday 13th April and will be held at Lake George Winery. Wine Machine is for you if you enjoy wine, food and live music, and if you’ve always dreamt of a music festival by a vineyard.

Itinerary: How to spend a day in Hall

Posted on 01/11/201801/11/2018 by Amelia Bidgood

Hall is a short drive from Canberra CBD but when you arrive it feels like you’re a world away. There are lots of things to do in the charming village of Hall. You can easily spend a whole day, or even two, seeing, eating and exploring everything that’s on offer. We recently spent a few Sundays there so we put together this itinerary for you. It will help you plan a perfect day in Hall. If you don’t fit it all in one day then you’ll have to return. Because once you’ve visited some of these places, we have no doubt that you’ll go back. Continue reading Itinerary: How to spend a day in Hall