Category Archives: High Tea

Southern Highlands, NSW. A Grimm Scone Tale.

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

……………………..A Long and Winding Road…………………… Hooray, we didn’t get lost today! After warming up with a hasty cup of tea at the Illawarra Fly, it was back to Robertson and hopes of scones or lunch in Bowral. I’d spied the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Harbour, NSW. A Fabulous Bridge Walk with Great Scones****4stars

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

The Many Faces of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I’m ashamed to admit that I have never walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge before. Starting at Central Station I caught the train to North Sydney which is only five minutes away. … Continue reading →

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Alice Springs, NT. Wandering with Imagination not Images.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Chaos Reigns Supreme Sack the navigator! What! I was doing my best but it didn’t matter where we were heading I didn’t know which way was up, north, right but mostly wrong, even with a simple map. Ooops, we just … Continue reading →

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Katoomba, NSW. Lacklustre Lilianfels **2stars

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Great Expectations. Sadly Disappointed. Finally went horse riding for the first time ever. Didn’t fall off & enjoyed the trail ride in the Blue Mountains. It was only an hour but it still left you rather sore and tender. To … Continue reading →

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Bondi, NSW. Missed Sculpture By the Sea, Again!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

 Oops! Can’t believe I’ve missed Sculpture by the Sea again! Even getting up before sunrise didn’t help yesterday. An early start would mean beating all the traffic and the heat. Not a problem today though as I was waylaid only … Continue reading →

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Medlow Bath, NSW. The Hydro Majestic Waits Patiently……..

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

The Iconic Vision Continues???? The Hydro Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath was once the crowning glory of the Blue Mountains but now it lies patiently waiting for a new lease of life. Perched on the top of the escarpment with … Continue reading →

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Kirribilli, NSW. At Home with Julia & Quenton.

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

The Ferry Maybe E Phillips Fox’s painting is just a little fanciful, but today was a glorious day to catch the Ferry across Sydney Harbour to Kirribilli for the annual Open Day at Admiralty House and Kirribilli House. Admiralty House … Continue reading →

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Canberra, ACT. Great Fun at Adore Tea. ****4 stars

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

What: Adore Tea. Rating Today: 4 stars. Great scones & boutique jams. Where: O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls ACT 2913 (Near Cockington Green) Ph:02 6230 9962 When: 9.00am – 5.30pm. Thurs & Fri to 7pm. Open 7 days. Web: http://www.adoretea.com.au Cost: High … Continue reading →

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Springbrook, Gold Coast, Qld. Such an Elusive High Tea.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Natural Bridge Peek-a-Boo Heading into the Gold Coast Hinterland to the Natural Bridge at the Springbrook National Park. Here’s a map and info.        A Walking Circuit takes you through the forest to the arched cave where the water plunges … Continue reading →

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Townsville-Airlie Beach Tilt Train. A 275 km Scone Free Zone.

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

Quiet, comfortable and enjoyable travelling on the Tilt Train and much faster than the Sunlander. The omnipresent sugar cane is never far away and  the mountains follow our journey south.  Somehow, I managed to travel in between meal times. Dining was … Continue reading →

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