Updated January 2026 Morning Mist Nabiac The Manning Valley and Forster region is one of the most naturally beautiful areas on the NSW Mid North Coast, offering a mix of pristine beaches, river towns, national parks, and relaxed coastal living.  From the coastline around Forster and Pacific Palms to the inland charm of towns along the Manning River, this region is ideal for slow travel, weekend getaways, and longer coastal escapes. This guide brings together key places to exp

Updated January 2026 If you’re looking for things to do in Sydney and love food, culture and exploring different neighbourhoods, a visit to Cabramatta is well worth it. I’ve lived in Sydney since 1979, yet this was my first time visiting Cabramatta — a place once known for all the wrong reasons, but now a thriving, vibrant hub of Asian culture, markets and incredible food. What Makes Cabramatta Worth Visiting So today, being a Saturday, I decided I'd go and visit Cabramatta

This article was originally published in 2016 and has been updated in 2026 to reflect current information about the Grace Hotel Sydney. The Grace Hotel Sydney, a heritage-listed Art Deco landmark in the CBD. The first thing you will notice about the Grace Hotel is elegance! How could it not be with the name Grace? Incidentally my youngest daughter's name is Grace. I'm staying here for a night to share with Sydney Chic readers some of the features of this beautiful hotel.

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I have been intending to visit Villa d'Esta winery for about 6 years or more, in fact ever since my family moved into the Manning Valley, but I never got around to it, until today. I made a sea change to this area in December and it's still taken me 7 months to actually visit Villa d'Esta. I really could not have picked a better day to visit this winery because it was a crisp winter's day with blue sky and the sun shining. Before I ventured here, I had read lots of great Tr

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InterContinental Sydney has, without a doubt, some of the best views a hotel could have in this city, and many a morning I've woken up to a stunning sunrise over Sydney Harbour. The views from the Harbour View rooms are delightful both during the day and at night. InterContinental Sydney is set within the stunning restored Treasury building circa 1851 and even if you are not staying at the hotel, it is worth a visit to see the historic architecture. InterContinental Sydney R

OK Parramatta back off – you are becoming too sophisticated for your own good! Just kidding! Of course it's fantastic to see Parramatta morphing into a destination of quality restaurants, best hotels Sydney and entertainment facilities. The latest edition to Parramatta's charm is the opening of Skye Hotel Suites, in Hunter Street. Location of Skye Hotel Suites Parramatta Situated close to the train station, Westfield Shopping Centre and Parramatta's entertainment and restaur

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