43A Dennis Street, Northcote, 3070, VIC, Australia
I like this vet. They actually like animals, which is a great start, and some of the staff they’ve had in there over the years have been very amusing. I’ve even been prescribed chinese herbs to xxx, which has never happened before. The herbs, I mean.
257 Carlisle St, Balaclava, VIC 3183, Australia
Delicious vegetarian and meaty pizzas. Deliver as well.
Stafford, QLD, Australia
And Marilyn Monroe, hula girls, palm trees and mariachi bands … if you’re into that kind of thing. Website is a little tacky but they’re cheap and deliver quickly.
Site is http://www.partyproducts.com.au
Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield, VIC, Australia
Great spot for walking the dogs. You can have your dog off-lead in most areas, except BBQ areas and within 5 metres of sealed tracks, although thats not a big deal in most places as generations of dog walkers have formed their own dirt track 5 metres to the side of pathways. You can do circuits of 30mins to 2 hours. Poo bag dispensers are around, but finding one with bags in it is unlikely. Watch out for maniac cyclists who use four letter expletives instead of a bell or horn like civilised folk.
54 Bell St, Heidelberg Heights, VIC 3081, Australia
A range of cake decorating bits and pieces, including sands, edible glitter, all the nozzles and fittings to do those fancy things. Also have novelty cake tin rental.
Website is http://www.margandmarees.com.au/
54 Bell St, Heidelberg Heights, VIC 3081, Australia
Great little shop with all your bread baking supplies. The stock a range of flours, including dark & light rye, potato, spelt, organic, wholemeal, untreated etc etc. Plus all the seeds and fibrey goodness.
Esplanade, Strahan, TAS 7468, Australia
Strahan Village accommodation is the booking service for most of the accommodation in the town. There are a range of room types and prices around the $240 per night mark (as of March 08). All rooms serviced by a central friendly reception. Book well in advance during peak season – Dec to Mar.
Strahan, TAS, Australia
Given that this place is in a fishing port, you think that it would be fairly safe to order fish and chips. Wrong. Fish fried to within an inch of charcoal seems to be the specialty. On the plus side, the chips were crispy.
Cascade Rd, South Hobart, TAS 7004, Australia
Great little house in south hobart. Two bedrooms, full kitchen and bathroom with washing machine and dryer. Lovely garden and deck with veggies that you can help yourself to.
Website is http://www.hobartcottage.com/
Coles Bay, TAS, Australia
Eco-friendly lodge in Freycinet National Park. Cabins are in bushland and have self-contained kitchens, bathrooms and very, very comfy beds. There’s a restaurant and bistro providing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Very expensive and quite crowded during peak season. Great launching spot for hikes into the wilderness.
Exeter, TAS, Australia
Clean and friendly serving basic brekky for travellers and locals. Bacon and eggs are high on the list.
W Tamar Hwy, Rosevears, TAS 7277, Australia
Basic hotel-style rooms in single or double cabins with private bathrooms. Views over the Tamar but the road noise of the highway directly in front is quite loud. There’s a restaurant providing lunch and breakfast.
Website is http://www.rosevears.com.au/
Rosevears Dr, Rosevears, TAS 7277, Australia
Great little place right on the banks of the Tamar. Great for sunset dining. Lovely little wisteria-covered beer garden. The building itself is beautiful too, and the tavern boasts the longest concurrent liquor license in Australia.
126 Chapel St, Windsor, VIC 3181, Australia
Breakfast all day until 5pm. Delicious! Great menu with lots of variety.
42 Punt Rd, Windsor, VIC 3181, Australia
If you like fried, artery-clogging, gigantic pub meals, then eat here. Parmas, burgers and chips galore! Guiness and Kilkenny on tap and it doubles up as a backpackers.
82 High St, Northcote, VIC 3070, Australia
Very helpful staff and quite a good variety of fish. I bought a couple of kribensis and 4 clown loaches and they’re still going strong!
Banksia St, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia
http://www.courtneyandpatterson.com.au/
I admit I’m still on a high after my first new car purchase, but the staff here were great! Friendly service, give you all the info you need and really live up to their motto of “Courtesy & Patience” ... regardless of how cringe-worthy that is.
63-71 Bayfield Road, Bayswater, 3153, VIC, Australia
Great value and high quality products.