

Forming Connections through History, Nature and Wine
Never one to do anything by halves, when Karin Adcock purchased the former Pooles Rock estate in 2016, she was determined to create a...


If I Could Talk to the Animals
Given that spending time with our human friends seems to be increasingly risky, this school holidays we decided we would focus on the...


Regional Tourism Update
NEW Visitor Information Centre for Newcastle City of Newcastle has opened its new Visitor Information Centre (VIC), offering hands-on...


Where's Your Favourite Local Spot?
Intouch Magazine want to see what our local community gets up to! Email us your favourite hangout spot so we can feature them in the next...


Classic adventures. Epic discoveries. Lonely Planet looks after temporarily-grounded travellers!
With many countries slowly emerging from national lockdowns, world-leading travel media brand Lonely Planet has today launched a range of...


The Powerful Presence of Great Beings
India had never been on this culture coach's bucket list. However, about three years ago when this Merewether Heights resident started a...


The Ultimate Winery Tour!
Immerse yourself in the history of one of Australia’s most iconic wineries – McGuigan Wines. Take an in-depth guided tour of the working...


Visit the Valley
The Hunter Valley is offering up luscious views after all the recent rain, so why not head on over and take a look around? Our top pick...


SWIMMING WITH GIANTS At Ningaloo
In her 20's this Highfields resident spent a decade in the United Kingdom, working and travelling through Europe, but on her return to...


AUSTRALIA’S LORD HOWE ISLAND Top 10 Destination for 2020
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has chosen Lord Howe Island as one of the world's Top 10 Regions for this year in Lonely Planet's...


Visit the Valley and Support Local!
With the bush fires and drought at the forefront of everybody's minds, supporting local is as important as ever. Hunter Valley Wine...


Music Lover's Paradise Returns in 2020
One of the Hunter Valley’s most cherished cultural escapes, The Gum Ball, returns in 2020 for three days of discovery over the school...


The Perfect Gift for Day-Trippers!
With last month's publication of Three Hours From…, Lonely Planet presents the best day and weekend trips within three hours of 60 of the...


Reliving Family History
Growing up, this Booragul artist would sit mesmerised as her Dad told stories of his homeland and life in Holland during World War Two....


Live Wild! At Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Imagine waking up at dawn to the roar of a pride of lions, bathing next to a Malayan sun bear, or seeing a giraffe wander leisurely past...




































































































