Goldfish Bar & Kitchen
This award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant is located at Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley, overlooking the beautiful vineyards beyond.... Read Story
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Minimalist oasis
The story of Michael and Alana Maurushat’s cover-story home begins thanks to another magazine featuring an equally luxe property. “We saw a home on the cover of Green Magazine in 2012 and immediately felt an affinity to the contemporary design,” Michael explained to Hunter and Coastal Lifestyle. Michael reached out to the owner and architect... Read Story Read StoryPeace of paradise
Wander south to Marramarra lodge, an exclusive wilderness hideaway that’s fit for a king. Before you even reach the calming grounds of Marramarra Lodge, about an hour and a half drive from Newcastle, you’re forced to slow to a float. The exclusive escape is set on Fisherman’s Point on the Hawkesbury River. Is only accessible... Read Story Read StoryThe Hunter’s hatted restaurants for 2025
Six hunter establishments awarded chef’s hats at the Good Food Guide Awards The Hunter has always been known as a destination for great wines and fine dining and year by year the region’s reputation continues to flourish. In November, six of the best local restaurants were recognised for their excellence at the 40th annual Sydney... Read Story Read StorySummertime social sips
As summer arrives and social invitations intensify, our lifestyle editor Laura Jackel shares the wines she’ll be sharing with friends this season. First Creek Non Vintage Bontanica Brut Cuvee The pop of a cork symbolises the start of any great celebration, and First Creek’s delicious sparkling white is an absolute party in a bottle. Made... Read Story Read StoryOpulence reimagined at McGuigan House
The Hunter Valley icon that’s starting a whole new life. From the very first moment Meg and Luke Berry set eyes on McGuigan House it was love at first sight. The Hunter Valley property, set on 10 acres with sweeping views of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges, captured both their hearts and imaginations. But it was... Read Story Read Story
Addicted to Wool
As knitting grows in popularity around the world, the NSW Knitters’ Guild has not dropped a stitch in teaching new... Read Story
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A different kind of healing
At her home-based retreat local Brenda Tanner uses horses to help breast cancer survivors regain their lives. In a tiny... Read Story
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A fun, easy wedding
Hannah and Andrew didn’t stick to a lot of wedding traditions. They didn’t have a first dance, bouquet toss or... Read Story
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Ultimate Italy
Slide down the rabbit hole and enter a wonderland of award-winning restaurants, indulgent accommodation, spectacular scenery and premium wines at... Read Story
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El Chapos
Chapos Mexican Taqueria brought a little colour and a lot of flavour to Maitland CBD when it opened last June... Read Story
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(No) vertical limits
Builder Guy Bunder always wanted to build a home that would be nestled into a hill with greenery on every... Read Story
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The man of my dreams
Tamie and Jonathan woke up to plenty of wind and pouring rain on their wedding day. Everyone was watching the... Read Story
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Container de luxe
With an abundance of rolling green hills and picturesque natural bushland surrounding one of Australia’s oldest wine-growing regions, Pokolbin offers... Read Story
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Racing in the air
When the autumn air hits the Hunter Valley it signifies not only the change of seasons but also the season... Read Story
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