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Can you imagine a theme park of trampolines? It exists! Sydney boasts a venue called Skyzone, where rows of trampolines lay side by side for you to bounce between, like a big kid. The best part? These trampolines are aimed at adults for health and fitness as well as an active day out. The venue is rather large, and rather fun. You can shoot hoops in a super high basketball ring, play dodgeball, or take a fitness class called tight buns. Or you can jump high into the air from a trampoline and land softly into a sea of foam squares. This is something you always wanted to do. And you didn't even know it existed! Be warned, you may find yourself with The Pet Shop Boys Absolutely Fabulous song stuch in your head and subconcously quoting Patsy from Absolutely Fabulous ''Buns so tight he was bouncing off the walls' from the song - as you leave the fitness class - because you just bounced off the walls with your tight buns!
Where: Alexandria, Sydney
What to wear: Exercise gear
Expenses: Special grip socks, included in the price.
Cost: $18/hour.
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Looking for some olde world Australian charm. Don't hesitate to take the turn to Bellingen when your heading up old highway one. Bellingen is one of the nicest little towns you'll find when driving from Sydney up the Pacific Highway towards Queensland. It's about a half an hours drive from the highway (just before you reach Coffs Harbour) through beautiful dairy farms and lush bush. Bellingen has retained the olde worlde charm of an Aussie country town and is set right on the pebbly, pristine Kalang River.
There's some great old heritage buildings, fabulous coffeeshops and cafes and a timeless feeling if you go for a wander down the main street. Around the centre of town you'll discover the Federal Hotel, the locals watering hole.
The pub has been given the total gentrification on the ground floor level and, while they have retained the essential Aussie Pub feel, it's been brought way upmarket.
A nice verandah to one side is where the locals hang out, was packed when we arrived. They have a central bar at the front with a stage where they put on live acoustic, jazz and blues music on weekends. A pub with live music always wins me over. All the usual gaming rooms etc and very posh toilets, and out the back they have a humming restaurant which serves excellent meals, a cut above your average pub fare by a long shot, but not cheap. Obviously very popular - it was packed, and you line uo for your order and take a buzzer. I enjoyed great fish of the day and my friends found the steak cooked to perfection. The rooms upstairs are pretty ordinary however, not up to the standard of the downstairs renovations, ...still the old style, but quite acceptable nevertheless and cheap at $80 a night if you don't mind wandering down the hall to the bathroom.
Bellingen is well worth a visit for it's beautiful scenery, the charm of the old town and if you head on up the valley you can take an awesome rainforest drive over the hill to Dorrigo, which is some of the most beautiful rural scenery in Australia.
If you happen to be in Bellingen on the Sunday of the month when they hold the Bellingen Markets make sure you check it out - it's fantastic with all that a country market should have, awesome choice of food, old wares, plants, clothing, a really nice vibe, plus great music.
Turn just past Bangalow and a little before the Byron bay turn-off, it's approximately 5 kms from the Pacific Highway, descending through scenic rainforest, suddenly Peppers' Oasis appears through the trees. It is set in stunning surroundings and is so quiet and peaceful with lots of wildlife around. I would recommend to anyone of a slightly alternate / hippy vibe as it has a gorgeous communal feel to it without being in any way feral. This charming property is set on a beautiful creek - complete with platypuses.
The private cabins look out over the valley, so tranquil, just peace and quiet and all the fresh air you can breath. We listened to the birds or enjoyed a sunset wine from our balcony. it didn't feel like a hotel at all! Their promo states: "we offer comfortable accommodation units that are elegantly designed to blend in with the natural surroundings and character. Each lodge at Peppers Coorabell has its own private balcony overlooking the swimming pool or the surrounding rainforest." We found the cabin was nice, simple yet comfortable and yes, with a lovely big verandah. It was more like a good 3 star room. Not up to the standard of the Restaurant in feel and décor. We got a package with dinner, breakfast and lunch and admission to the nearby Crystal Castle which was an ok deal for $385. It is definitely a lovely spot in the forest with a creek you can swim in, but also decent sized pool and spa and fine dining in a gorgeous restaurant. The masseuse we booked through the front office to come to our room was very good.
The Restaurant is expensive but very high class. The circular room features beautiful timbre, is warm friendly and inviting - great wines and a fabulous chef , whose food made you feel you were in a trendy brasserie in Melbourne, with his stunning take on nouveau cuisine infused with local produce - every mouthful bringing a new taste sensation. On Sunday afternoon they had tapas and some excellent music with local diva Kellie Knight singing smooth soulful jazz, with double bass. Pretty special.
Overall the staff were fantastic - friendly and informative and so laid back. It's a fair way out of Byron Bay if you plan to do the Byron thing be prepared to drive for 20 minutes, but the seclusion is great to come home to after the busy vibe of Byron. Some great local markets to visit and the quaint little town of Bangalow is not far away which has some pretty amazing little shops.
139 Newes Road
Coorabell
NSW 2479
Phone: (02) 6684 7348
I am an avid Aikido fan (Japanese martial arts) and after a training session I'm usually pretty hungry and I make a habit of visiting my favourite restaurant in beautiful Byron Bay - Kinoko Sushi Bar & Restaurant. Established in 2007 and located in the heart of Byron in Jonson Street, a few shops down on the left after you turn right at the roundabout and head up the main street. Kinoko Sushi Bar and Restaurant serves up a modern twist on the Japanese cuisine in a clean and contemporary environment.
Their dishes range from innovative sushi, delicious share plates and fusion inspired main meals. The Kinoko staff is there to welcome you to enjoy warm and relaxed hospitality, and it remains a popular favourite amongst the diverse and creative locals of Byron Bay.
The sushi is fresh and interesting and well presented by authentic Japanese chefs. It's always just right for me. I really love the seaweed salad. Vegetarians are well catered for, not just a token. Complimentary jasmin tea, spiced ginger and wasabe always available. A changing cast of attractive backpacker waitresses from all over the world are a feature and always friendly and attentive. You can eat from the sushi train or order a main meal. It's not a large restaurant, so it does get pretty packed. Plenty of drink choices. If you're a fan of sushi it simply doesn't get much better than this.
Fully licensed
All major credit cards accepted
Gift cards available
Feros Arcade
7/23 Jonson St
Byron Bay NSW 2481
11am-9pm (Winter trading hours)
11am-9:30pm (Summer trading hours)
7 days a week
Phone: (02) 6680 9044
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