Awesome Lunch at The Cellar Restaurant Hunter Valley

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welcome to the cellar restaurant | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Eeeek I am so excited to tell you all about this update. I was kidnapped by Destination NSW and Garuda Indonesia to special lunch at The Cellar Restaurant Hunter Valley.

2011 Winner – Contemporary Australian Restaurant, Informal Dining. Chef/owner Andrew Wright is passionate about sourcing the freshest and best quality local ingredients.

Centrally located in the heart of Pokolbin, The Cellar Restaurant delivers award-winning modern Australian cuisine in a unique indoor garden setting.

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Travel Like A Gardener in Hunter Valley Gardens

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views of hunter valley gardens gate | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I was doing a bit of gardening in Hunter Valley Gardens, Australia’s largest display gardens. Getting to the garden was a bit of an adventure for me.

Hunter Valley Gardens has many outstanding features including 10 differently themed garden areas with over 8km of pathways, all carefully graded for easy walking.

Winner of the Best Tourist Attraction in the Hunter Valley six years in a row, NSW Best Tourist Attraction for many years in a row and inducted into the NSW Tourism Hall of Fame, Hunter Valley Gardens is exquisite.

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Famile Dine at Mavericks on the Bay @Port_Stephens

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talk about tourism and p.s. I love you xx | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I was kidnapped by Port Stephens Tourism, Destination NSW, and Garuda Indonesia to famile dine at Mavericks on the Bay, a perfect place to sit and watch the world go by with family, an old friend, a new love, or whomever may strike your fancy.

Great food is like great sex. The more you have the more you want. – Gael Greene.

EAT, TRAVEL, BLOGGING, and SLEEP! Well I promised to take faster photos. So I decided to abandon all and just ENJOY THE MEAL.

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Expeditie Sumba : Travel Like A Sumbanese

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hey travel junkies in Indonesia, I have some very exciting news to share!

“Experiencing new things and having shifts in perspective. This is probably why I travel so much. Balance is also important. So as much as I love music and movies, I need my walks and rides through nature. My friends and locals are my family so quality time, communicating and spending time with them is important to me.” – Travel Junkie Indonesia.

This is a post about Expeditie Sumba: Travel Like A Sumbanese competition with Indonesian target audience. So, I write this post in Bahasa Indonesia.

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Spectacular 4WD Sandboarding at Stockton Bight Sand Dunes @Port_Stephens

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welcome to 4wd sandboarding shuttle | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am very excited at the moment. Another tough winter day in the Port Stephens. I had a really wonderful, simple, but meaningful days.

Here, Worimi Conservations Land (Stockton Bight Sand Dunes). This almost surreal dune system is up to 1km wide, 32km long and covers an area of over 4,200 hectares. The sand dunes can climb as high as 30-50 metres.

They are slowly creeping inland, changing daily with the winds and weather. It is the largest sand dune system in Australia. What better a place to go sand boarding?

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Luxury NSW Getaways at the Anchorage @Port_Stephens

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welcome to the anchorage port stephens | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Oh my, after SEE SYDNEY. Destination NSW and Garuda Indonesia took me to luxury getaways at the Anchorage Port Stephens. Damn, lucky travel blogger!

It was my first time in the Port Stephens. Escape to the Anchorage Port Stephens in the beautiful seaside region of Port Stephens in central New South Wales.

The Anchorage Port Stephens is boutique accommodation in the style of a cosy fishing village. And, the Anchorage allowed us to took in the natural beauty of the area and experience the abundance of nature both on land and at sea.

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Dolphin and Whale Cruise With @MoonShadowCruz in @Port_Stephens

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Lucky the travel junkie! Destination NSW and Garuda Indonesia took me to dolphin and whale cruise with Moonshadow Cruises. Oooh my god!

You know what? Moonshadow Cruises is 2012 Gold Winner – best major tour operator in NSW.

And, Port Stephens is a stunning little coastal area best known for its beautiful coastline, its resident population of between 140 to 160 bottlenose dolphins. Whales migration on May to November, and a diverse range of water sport activities.

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On the Road from Sydney to @Port_Stephens NSW Australia

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on sydney harbour bridge road | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I went on a media press trip to Port Stephens. At first I thought, I’ve never been to Port Stephens! I wonder what it’s like there?

The night before the event, I put some playlist into my player music, packed my bag, and all my gear. I was all ready to go.

After that, I felt very calm and I was REALLY looking forward to the next day. A bit like Lebaran really. Or like I was getting graduation ceremony next morning. THAT’S how excited I was.

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Spectacular Vivid Aquatique in Darling Harbour Sydney

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Winter in Sydney and NSW. Blue skies and golden sunsets, warm days and colourful nights – Sydney in winter is bright and welcoming and I love every second of it. Like I said on Sydney Transforms the City with Light, Music, and Ideas.

“And, for the first preview of Vivid Sydney in Darling Harbour with Vivid Aquatique was exceptional. The sepctacular water and light show illuminated the harbour in a way we’ve never seen before and will definitely be a major attraction for Vivid Sydney festivalgoers in this precinct. The expansion into Darling Harbour with Vivid Aquatique is set to thrill the crowds along the foreshore with this amazing and unique experience.” Said Sir Andrew Stoner, NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment.

Yes! This year, Darling Harbour becomes the newest, and one of the most colourful, precincts during Vivid Sydney with Vivid Aquatique, a cutting-edge fountain, light, water, and projection show synchronised to music.

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Nick’s Seafood Platter Sydney

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nick’s trio generous portion of king prawns | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – It’s a chilly Winter’s day and I’m running late for a special dinner with my friend, Destination NSW, Tourism Australia, and Garuda Indonesia.

My life is really so much based in Seafood. And, I find that there is always something new and amazing to learn – I love it!

As the name implies, seafood is the drawcard here. This restaurant is ideally located at Cockle Bay Wharf, just moments from the city centre.

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3 Hours Exploring the Creative Village of @TheRocks Sydney

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Framed by the famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House, The Rocks is where Sydney began.

The word that best describes The Rocks is “confident”. A new entrepreneurial spirit is making this changing village more creative than ever.

Yes, every village and city has a personality. Over time a combination of culture and history has forged a well-known identity for these global landmarks.

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It’s About Delizioso at North Bondi Italian Food, Sydney

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welcome to north bondi italian food, sir junkie! | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I first heard of this place through a good friend of mine in Bali who says it’s one of her favorite places in Sydney. Oh Jesus, Destination NSW and Garuda Indonesia took me to North Bondi Italian Food (NBIF) for a perfecto lunch. Lucky travel blogger!

“My favourite ingredients is restraint.” – Robert Marchetti.

Eat, Drink, Travel, Life!!! North Bondi Italian Food is a new age Roman Trattoria. Their used only line caught fish, local seasonal produce and free range ethically raised meat chemical and stress free.

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