Summer finally feels like it is here and we are soaking up as much sunshine as we can before we head off to Europe for five weeks. One of our favourite things to do in our hometown of Port Macquarie is the coastal walk along the beautiful beaches in our region. The coastal walk stretches for 9km from Lighthouse Beach to the Hastings River and passes through rainforest, along sandy beaches and along stunning coastal headlands. It was a beautiful sunny day when we did…
Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges has recently completed their amazing renovations and now offers the most luxurious, stylish accommodation in the region. Guests at the hotel will love the stunning Hamptons inspired architecture, unbeatable waterfront location and views, the wonderful new Boathouse Bar and Restaurant and of course the highest level of service and amenities. The resort offers an amazing coastal escape which will leave visitors wanting to return again and again.
After a wonderful, relaxing morning being pampered and getting ready with my girls, we got married in a beautiful ceremony at a lookout overlooking the beach. We then had an amazing afternoon getting our bridal party photos on the beach, celebrating with our bridal party and enjoying our wedding reception with our wonderful guests. Our photos and wedding reception topped off a perfect day and we are over the moon with our incredible photos from the day.
The big moment had arrived! After a lovely morning of relaxation, fun and pampering it was time to say I DO! The weather gods were in our favour with sunshine, blue skies, blue water, dolphins, whales and only the lightest breeze! Our wedding ceremony was everything we’d wished for and more and we loved every moment of it. We’ve actually said multiple times since the wedding that whilst we loved it, we wouldn’t do it again as there is no way it could be as…
If you are a regular reader or follow along on Instagram then you’ll of course know that we got married at the end of October! We got our photos back a few weeks ago and I’ve been itching to share some of the best moments of the best day of our lives with you. Our photographers took so many stunning photos that I’ve decided to break down our wedding day into three sections: the getting ready, the ceremony and the photos/reception. I know it sounds…
Today was one of those rare and lovely days where we woke up with absolutely no plans at all. It was such a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining and the temperature rising to the high 20’s! Dan and I packed our beach towels and a book each and headed to Lighthouse Beach, one of our favourite beaches in our hometown of Port Macquarie. We parked our car at Tacking Point Lighthouse and decided that rather than head down to Lighthouse Beach, we would…
On Easter Friday we packed up the car and headed south to beautiful Diamond Head. Diamond Head is located in Crowdy Bay National Park, about 45 minutes south of Port Macquarie. Dan and I have camped at Diamond Head before and absolutely love the whole area with its natural beauty, empty beaches, excellent surf, white sand, friendly wildlife, excellent facilities and great walks! On this occasion we did the Diamond Head loop walk which gave us stunning scenic coastal views across the hinterland and coastline…
It’s no secret that Australians do brunch better than anywhere else in the world and whilst living in the UK I really missed weekend brunching in the sunshine. Since settling back in Port Macquarie Dan and I have made it our mission to try as many of the fantastic cafes and restaurants in town so that we can honestly tell you the very best places to dine if you are planning a trip to our beautiful beachside town. Also, we absolutely love food and dining…
The last weekend in October saw the Tastings on Hastings festival returned to Port Macquarie and saw our beautiful, coastal town filled with three action packed days that would delight any food lover! Tastings on Hastings is the regions premier food festival which showcases our regional farmers, artisans, food producers, wine growers, brewers, restaurants and cafes. It was a fantastic weekend that saw almost the entire community out and about, enjoying the sunshine, supporting local businesses and indulging in delicious cuisine!
We were lucky enough to have a long weekend within the first few months of arriving back in Australia and we tossed up between having a weekend away or spending our long weekend at home. We decided to spend the weekend at home enjoying our beautiful home town, Port Macquarie! Despite how many countries, cities, islands, towns and beaches we’ve visited during our travels, Port Macquarie is still my favourite place in the world. The weather really turned it on for us too with beautiful,…
