National Dog Day!

Every year on 26 August, International Dog Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day to encourage people to adopt dogs, instead of buying them from pet stores…

Only Dolphins out and about in Covid 19 Lockdown

Dolphins in Wallis Lake There is no doubt that you just can’t get enough of these little guys, the crystal clear waters of Wallis Lake are the perfect place to…

Lockdown Birthday celebrations

It is still possibly to celebrate in isolation and style Thanks to gifts of flowers and cakes from the family and a little help from Matt Monin at Monin Seafoods…

Adele and Grizz Do Lockdown Together

Today prior to a statewide lockdown Adele and Grizz isolated together in the wilds of Wallis Lake It was a quite sunny day on the lake with very few boats,…

Beached on Wallis Lake

On the small spit of sand that runs through the clear waters up to the bridge crossing the two towns, is the perfect spot to stop and picnic with the…

Beack Shac Forster Southern Parkway

This fabulous five bedroom family holiday home is one not to be missed for your next holiday!   With high ceilings, two living areas and gorgeous furnishings, you will feel…

6/2-6 North Street, Forster NSW

Watch the sunrise over the ocean from the privacy of your own balcony, head across the road to enjoy breakfast by the beach or take a morning dip in the…

Le Point 502, 50-54 North Street Forster, NSW

This stylish fifth floor luxury 3 bedroom apartment with fabulous ocean views over Pebbly Beach is only 100 metres to Main Beach and a short stroll to Pebbly Beach, Bennetts Head…

Frazer Island -the best family holiday

Beep, beep, beep….. A 4 am wake up call, although I think we were all awake with anticipation for the adventure we were about to embark on. With the rumble…

Gundagai

Gundagai  is a town in New South Wales, Australia. Although a small town, Gundagai is a popular topic for writers and has become a representative icon of a typical Australian country town.   Located…

Yulefest in the back paddock

It may not be Christmas but let’s not let that stop us from having a Yuletide celebration with all things ‘YULE’…..such as delicious spiced mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, gingerbread and some…

Chocolate Strawberries – Jacki Gibbs

Sometimes you just lust after something luscious! something decadent! Jacki’s strawberries dipped in chocolate are just that…   The recipe is easy. Ingredients: The best Strawberries available The best chocolate…

Christmas Meringues

Celebrating Christmas on the NSW Mid North Coast is a special experience. It gives us the sun, the sand, the beautiful water and that buzz that can only leave you…

Christmas Turkey

TURKEY A 3-4kg whole turkey will feed 10-15 guests, depending on what else you are serving. A 1kg boned turkey breast will feed 6-8 guests. A boned turkey breast offers great…

Purple Bread

Purple bread Purple bread might be healthier than white bread, but does it have a lower calorie count? “You are eating the same amount of starch and wheat flour, so…

Cocoa and Strawberry Trifle

  Danielle Colley, blogger and writer from Keeping Up With The Holsbys, shares her balanced and healthy recipe for cocoa strawberry trifle. While trifle is normally laden with sugar, this…

Forster locals visit “Rustica” Restaurant Newcastle

Mediterranean Dining in Newcastle Gina and Kim Godwin commute between Forster and Newcastle, a favourite Newcastle Restaurant they take us to today is Rustica… Rustica Newcastle Beach was established in…

Father’s Day at the Boat house Balmoral

Cassie Cawston shares a special lunch on the coast. My dad loves Balmoral so we decided to meet up for Father’s day, along with my sister Kylie and my boyfriend…

Sunday breakfast on Main Beach Forster

What a perfect day in Paradise! A beautiful August day with a strong feeling of Spring, the day is spectacular, great day for swimming, boating and most importantly for a…