Hunter and Coastal Lifestyle Magazine

Magic of theatre celebrated on big screen at Civic Playhouse

Next screenings from 30 January City of Newcastle is bringing the magic of cinema back to the city centre with the Civic Playhouse screening a selection of the most acclaimed productions from London’s National Theatre. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said locals can watch incredible international performances in all their theatrical glory thanks to an initiative... Read Story Read Story

Harvest Lunch at Margan

Harvest time is what every winemaker and vigneron lives for. It is when all the action happens, the busiest time of the year with work around the clock. So why not throw a lunch into the mix too! Join Andrew Margan and his team for a behind the scenes look into the process: from the... Read Story Read Story

What’s cooking in your kitchen?

A growing number of cooking classes on offer across the Hunter and Central Coast means it’s never been easier to pick up some tips from the best in the business. With hatted chefs, awardwinning restaurants and a world of international cuisine right on our doorstep, the Hunter is a gourmand’s delight. But if you’re looking... Read Story Read Story

Going for Broke

Take a trip down the road less travelled to the Broke Fordwich region and discover the more tranquil side of one of Australia’s oldest winemaking regions. When you think of Hunter Valley wine country, the first place that usually springs to mind is Pokolbin. But if you’re looking to hop off the traditional wine tasting... Read Story Read Story

Room for everyone!

Robert and Jennifer turned a modest beach house on the Central Coast into a heavenly holiday home that’s perfect for all the family… including their 10 grandchildren. Beachside homes with a northerly aspect are rare on the Central Coast. But this house at Pearl Beach has even more to offer: facing north, it sits behind... Read Story Read Story

Labour of Love

It takes more than just good intentions to restore one of the region’s grandest convict-built homes to its former glory. Some things in life are just meant to be. As a child, Glenn Short spent almost every weekend and vacation at his parents’ holiday home in Tanilba Bay. He grew up knowing of the “house... Read Story Read Story

Federation makeover

Homeowners Jan and Steve were sure their 25-year-old Federation style project home had good possibilities and architect Mark Lawler showed them just how great those possibilities could be. Looking at the before and after photos of this four bedroom, three bathroom home in Swansea Heads, it’s not surprising that some of Jan and Steve’s friends... Read Story Read Story