This tranquil oasis quadruples as a bamboo nursery, vegetarian café, wellness centre and art gallery in one. We’re assured even meat-eaters will enjoy the menu, while weary drivers can get a hit of organic coffee in the exotic tea gardens.

Which takes in part of the https://www.aroundhermitage.com.au/. As well as postcard-perfect vineyards, a visit to some of the region’s most awarded wineries and restaurants, and rare only-at-the-cellar-door drops, you can also meet with winemakers, all the while being chauffeured in a Mercedes Benz.

The Newcastle Ocean Baths are an iconic landmark of the city. With front row views of the beach, it’s an ideal stop for a driver reviver, followed by a short 10-minute stroll to Watt Street for the daily light show on buildings from 5pm.

With a 32-kilometre beach and sand dunes up to 40 metres high, it’s prime territory for sand boarding. There are a host of guided tours too, so you can explore the dunes on foot, 4WD, quad bike, horse or camel.

This award-winning café in Wingham has launched a range of cooking classes to break up the drive. From cheesemaking and barista skills to Vietnamese and barbecue workshops, there are classes for all tastes.

Sit on the shady verandahs or in the garden under pecan trees and indulge in house-made treats. We’re not the only ones who love this little gem – it’s been named in the Good Food Guide for five years.

Set on 45 acres of sub-tropical rainforest, there are 92 luxurious one-bedroom suites, each with freestanding bathtubs, private balconies and other modern comforts, as well as a luscious spa and cracking restaurant.

In true Nimbin style, it focuses on alternative approaches to wellness using ethical and sustainable products, as well as ‘healing arts’ – it’s worth a look.

On this new tour, explore rich volcanic earth, deep rainforests, pristine waterways and rare prehistoric wildlife. Guests can plant a native tree and sample local products. Tours depart from Byron Bay, The Tweed and the Gold Coast.

Sip a flute of bubbles on arrival (with rose-flavoured Persian fairy floss, no less) and indulge in three tiers of sweet and savoury morsels, followed by a selection of cuppas.