Off-grid Living, On Point: What I Learned from Three Weeks in Western Australia’s Remote Cabins Monica Tindall After three weeks exploring the south of Western Australia, my suitcase came home full of red dirt, wine and gourmet goodies—but what really li…
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Swan Valley Winery Restaurant & A Tribute to Colby Quirk
A Riverbank in Another Light – Colby Quirk’s Final Vintages & Winter Menu at RiverBank Estate Swan Valley Winery & Restaurant Monica Tindall We returned to RiverBank Estate to dine with Colby Quirk and write about the winter menu, but instead were met wit…
Wise Winery & Restaurant, Eagle Bay
The only Margaret River winery with sweeping ocean views, Wise Winery & Restaurant at Eagle Bay offers premium wine tasting, a contemporary WA produce-driven menu, and a picture-perfect setting for all-day indulgence. Monica Tindall Fifteen years ago, I …
Smiths Beach Resort, Margaret River Region
Seaside Serenity & Margaret River Charm: A Review of Smiths Beach Resort Waking to waves instead of vineyard hush, our One‑Bedroom Ocean View Villa at Smiths Beach Resort is a coastal twist on the classic Margaret River getaway. With the Indian Ocean stretch…
The Great Southern, WA – Eat, Drink, Stay, Explore
The Great Southern, WA – Where Coastlines, Cabernets & Cabin Escapes Collide Monica Tindall We discover the best of gourmet travel in Western Australia’s Great Southern region—where cool-climate wines, forest-fringed beaches, and exceptional local di…
Wine Tree Estate Chalets – Denmark, WA
A Forest Escape with Chocolate & Charm: Wine Tree Estate Chalets, Denmark, WA Monica Tindall Birdsong, wine and a bubbling spa bath with forest views are hard to beat—unless, of course, there’s handcrafted chocolate involved. Our final two nights in …
The Lake House Denmark, WA
The Lake House Denmark: A cellar door worth lingering at — where cool-climate wines, lakeside lunches, and wine-infused condiments turn a quick visit into an unhurried afternoon. Monica Tindall Just when we thought Denmark couldn’t get any prettier — with its m…
The Dam Denmark – Farm-to-table, WA
Unexpectedly brilliant, The Dam Denmark delivers farm-to-table dining and artisan spirits, all steps from our tiny cabin. We discover a unique gourmet experience where paddock meets polish. Monica Tindall I didn’t expect to find a full-scale distillery, far…
Heyscape Tiny Cabins – Denmark
Ditch the chaos, embrace the quiet. Heyscape Tiny Cabins in Denmark offer a stylish, off-grid escape where grand intentions meet miniature footprints. Your soul (and Instagram feed) will thank you. Monica Tindall Tiny in size but grand in intention, Heyscape’…
Majuba Bistro – European Cuisine, Albany
Beyond the View: Discovering Albany’s Secret Culinary & Wine Haven at Majuba Bistro Monica Tindall When winemakers talk, I listen—especially when they start swapping names of their favourite restaurants. More than a few of Western Australia’s mos…
Latitude 35°5 – Luxury Holiday House, Albany
We escape to Latitude 35°5: A luxury coastal retreat near Albany, WA, where silence, sweeping ocean views, and architectural elegance redefine relaxation. Monica Tindall Some places ask you to slow down. Latitude 35°5 makes it feel like you already have. Set a…
Denmark Farmhouse Cheese & Duckett’s Mill Wines, WA
Denmark Farmhouse Cheese & Duckett’s Mill Wines: A delicious double act in Denmark where small-batch wines and handcrafted cheeses share the spotlight in a truly flavour-forward performance. Monica Tindall Wine without cheese is like a verse without rhy…