This is the third week of Port Macquarie, its a great town to visit and only 5 hours from Sydney, with so much to see and do. We have only just scratched the surface so take the time to visit.
On this weeks show our first stop is to a Bago Winery and maze. Phill chats with Ian as he tells us all about their family run business.
Wander, run and get lost in the Bago Maze. A magical place for all to seek out hidden walkways, sunken pathways, musical instruments, with beautifully landscaped gardens and two lookout towers to take in the serenity.
Bago is the family farm that has gradually grown through hard work into a spectacular green space that can be shared and enjoyed by your whole family.
In 1985 Jim and Kay Mobbs planted the first Chardonnay vines on the alluvial flats of their extensive property in the Hastings River Region on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Thus Bago Vineyards was born.
Bago is a working family farm with a vineyard and winery, pastures, crops and beef cattle and is very much invested into developing its green space for the future. Bago Maze is the first and central element of the planned Bago Gardens, which they will be developing and growing over the next few years.
the addewss is Milligans Road (off Bago Road) Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Bago Maze and Winery is a hidden gem within the picturesque coastal Australian bush. Located 35 minutes from Port Macquarie CBD, a short scenic drive from the Pacific Highway down Milligans Road (off Bago Road). Drive through towering Eucalyptus Forest, which opens out to rolling countryside and acres of vines, be ready for an adventure worth having!
Check out their website www.bago.com.au
9am – 5pm Everyday (except Christmas Day). Book on line
Something a little different now and we visit Splash Kayaking, Phill chats with Paul and they talk about what’s on and available at Splash Kayaking.
This is a fun loving group for anyone interested in anything recreational kayaking where all skill levels are welcome especially beginners and also children.
Group and private kayaking lessons are available (very extensive and highly recommended). They also regularly guide two hour and three hour waterfront guided paddles, including a qualified instructor and guide.
Kayaking/camping trips away – DVD and barbecue – static skills nights. Bring your own kayaks or hire kayaks are welcome, as are sea kayaks and sit-on-top kayaks.
You might also get to meet local wildlife like stingrays, dolphins, turtles, white-bellied sea-eagles, pelicans, ospreys, kingfishers, and water dragons, migratory birds.
Paul is a fully qualified Paddle Australia Accredited Kayak Instructor and Overnight Kayak Guide with camping endorsement.
Full paddle instruction and technique, equipment wearing and details, including safety are provided – prior to launching.
Splash Kayaking Group are the experts when it comes to exploring them with a paddle in your hand and an industry professional guide and instructor to keep you safe and make it fun.
Every day is an awesome day out with Splash.
Check out their website https://portmacquarieinfo.com.au/see-do/splash-kayaking-meetup-group
- Sunset Parade, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, 2444
- paulgerardbarnes@gmail.com
- www.facebook.com/Splash-Kayaking-Group-Guided-Tours-Lessons-104948571217601
- 0407 406 006
We catch up again with Australian author Karly Lane, She talks to us a little about her books, set mainly in Australia and the characters, and life in general. She also talks about her new book Once Burnt, Twice Shy, now released about the fires that we had back in 2019,2020. Giving us an insight into the life in the country and the local people.
Karly also lets us know there are more books in the pipeline and what is coming up to be next launched. Karly has 18 books now out there, so sit back and enjoy.
Something a little different this time is Port Macquarie Sailing Charters. Phill chats with Julie and David as they tell us what they have to offer.
Their boat is Seawindow a blue water cruising Catamaran. She was built in Wollongong by ‘Seawind Cats’ – renowned builders of strong, safe, stable sailing yachts. Some stats:
• 12.5M in length
• 6.7M wide
• Full equipped galley
• 2 Queen berths
• 2 Double berths
• Bridge deck salon can be converted into another Double and Single bed.
• 2 Showers and toilets
• BBQ on back deck
• Twin helms
• Twin Yanmar 30HP diesel engines
They have many cruising options available from sunset sailing where you can BYO your own food and drink or fully catered for, romantic cruising, and blue water cruising. Contact Julie and David to find out what best suits you.
Phone 0428 800 607
“Seawindow” Port Marina, Park St,
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Check out their website www.portsailing.com.au
