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What's Old in Wollumbin? - 2007

14 November, 2007

Jasmar at Mt Warning A couples only self contained accommodation located close to the base of Mt Warning National Park, with beautiful rainforest outlook. Features include a double headed shower with pure water from Mt Warning, full kitchen facilities and wide verandah overlooking rainforest. Breakfast Basket provided for first day.

Mullumbimby Cottage. Just 20 minutes leisurely and scenic drive to Byron Bay, Joy's Mullumbimby Cottage is the place to stay for holiday makers with dog (and cat) travelling companions. A home away from home, the ground floor cottage unit is fully self contained, with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and a magnificent sunken spa bath ... perfect for a luxurious soak after a day out exploring the region.

2 September, 2007

Mavis's Kitchen A well known Gold Coast institution, the relocation of Harley Street Brasserie to a farm on Mt Warning Rd, gives a new lease of life to the gorgeous Queenslander. Set on a beautiful 25 acre farmland, Mavis's Kitchen, uses fresh and organic produce to serve simple, home cooked and unpretentious dishes in this beautiful environment. Open for Lunch - Wednesday to Sunday from 11am, and Dinner - Friday & Saturday from 5.30pm, reservations recommended. Please come visit.

Kallora Country Retreat. AAT 4 star rated. Now with real-time availability and online secure booking facilities, this couples only bed and breakfast, with magnificent views over the Currumbin Valley in the Gold Coast hinterland, is just 15 minutes from Gold Coast Airport and beaches.

Mount Warning B&B Retreat New photos and tariffs updated. With Tweed River access, this retreat is just 5 minutes drive from Mount Warning National Park. Choose from couples only rooms in the homestead, a family size self contained flat, or a yurt and camping sites. An colourful and rustic outdoor campers kitchen and hot shower block is also available, at this affordable "home away from home" guesthouse set on 5 acres.

INTEGRAL YOGA ~ Holiday Retreats Byron Bay. New photos and photo album for Akasha Retreat is situated on Tallow Beach and creates an exclusive, life-style holiday experience. All services are catered to suit individual needs within a very nurturing environment of peace and tranquility. Custom yoga packages can also include personalised menus, massage and aromatherapy. Also check out our Bali Yoga Retreat.

30 July, 2007

Mavis's Cabins Located at the foot of Mount Warning and set within beautiful 25 acre farmland, "The Log Cabin" and "The Old Dairy" are both fully self-contained with bedroom, kitchen, uniquely styled bathroom and spacious lounge to ensure your privacy, comfort and enjoyment. Whether it's for honeymoon, midweek / weekend getaways or quiet breaks, Mavis's Cabins are a couple's perfect destination.

Mavis's Kitchen Grand Opening 7pm Monday 13th August 2007. A well known Gold Coast institution, the relocation of Harley Street Brasserie to Peter & Charlie's farm on Mt Warning Rd, gives a new lease of life to the gorgeous Queenslander. Set within a beautiful 25 acre farmland, Mavis's Kitchen, will be using fresh and organic produce to serve simple, home cooked and unpretentious dishes in this beautiful environment. Open for Lunch - Wednesday to Sunday from 11am, and Dinner - Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 5.30pm, reservations recommended. Please come visit.

Wooyung - A History. For thousands of years Wooyung was a party place for Australia's original inhabitants. Nature supplied a bounteous feast of fish, pippies, roots, nuts and fruit in this spot, so the Aborigines built a Bora Ring in the wetlands and congregated here regularly to perform ceremonies and partake of nature's bounty. The first whites were timber getters hunting for red gold. Stumps of red cedars can be seen from Jones's Road marked by the cuts used to support standing planks. Men with hand saws stood on these planks and felled these forest treasures. ...

Byron Bay Rainforest Resort. Check out the new video presentation! A serene retreat where you can escape to relax and revitalize, with just 9 cabins for couples, and a more relaxed guesthouse for budget minded travellers; it's just 300 metres walk through unspoiled coastal rainforest to the sparkling clear waters and white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Excellent wheelchair access and dogs welcome.

Pyramid Caravan Park Ideal for families and caravanners looking for a quiet, restful location close to the beach and convenient to Gold Coast theme parks, with tent sites, powered and ensuite caravan sites, cabins and deluxe family villas. Real-time, secure online vacancy enquiries and bookings service available.

Seminars for Eyesight Education Natural VISION Improvement two day (12 hour) weekend workshops. Next workshop Saturday 14th & sunday 15th 2006. Book your vision improvement workshop place now!

29 March, 2007

North Star Holiday Resort: 5 star resort conveniently located opposite the beach and a stroll to a family safe estuary at Hastings Point, on the Tweed Coast 10 minutes south of Kingscliff and 30 minutes to Byron Bay. Kids Club prgrams for school holidays and weekends.

Inter-Action Experiential Learning Inter-Action Experiential Learning offers conference add-ons and seminar programmes, and specialises in corporate workshops and professional development, with a range of insightful, experiential learning programs, adventure based retreats and corporate training/coaching programs run from one day to over ten days, which are customised to suit your requirements.

Byron Bayside Motel Motel studio apartments 3 minutes walk to Main Beach, modern self contained units sleep 1-6 people, with kitchens, bathrooms and laundries, daily and weekly rates.

27 February, 2007

Ecotourism Resource Cente extensively updated, with new categories, existing links updated where needed, and Amazon bookshop reinstated, with pertinent titles available in appropriate areas.

29 January, 2007

Wych-Wood Forest Escape. Site updated, with new photos. New cabin with Mt Warning views available. Escape to nature and experience the magic that is Wych-Wood Forest Escape. Give yourself that special treat and relax in exclusive forest studio cottages at this secluded "couples only" hideaway located just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast.

Uki Guesthouse Fully accessible B&B holiday accommodation for mobility impaired and disabled travellers, with all facilities including bedrooms, bathrooms, swimming pool and entertainment areas offering easy access. Special diets, lunch and dinner, individual care and light personal assistance also available by arrangement.

For prior updates, see What's Old In Wollumbin - Stack 2006