Teman Magazine - life+style - Winter 2023

see
and do
WINTER WEEKEND GETAWAY
Beacham by Teman
• Yeppoon
Yeppoon is situated 148 kilometers from
Gladstone and is the gateway to Great
Keppel Island and the wonders of the
Southern Great Barrier Reef. Wander
down Yeppoon’s main street or stroll
the esplanade to browse beach-chic
boutiques and various other stores and
keep an eye out for one of the many new
street art murals adorning local walls.
The Capricorn Coast also delivers with
ease when it comes to sourcing a fine
feed with specialty produce like premium, export quality beef, seafood, and tropical
produce. There is a wide range of restaurants, cafés and clubs catering to all
tastes and budgets. A 15-minutes’ drive along the coast of Yeppoon lies Emu Park
– home to the famous Singing Ship sculpture which commemorates the historical
explorations of Captain James Cook. Just below the Singing Ship is a viewing deck
and boardwalk that makes up part of the Centenary of ANZAC Memorial Walk.
Fitzroy by Teman
• Hedlow Retreat
Set among 14 hectares of lush hinterland
scenery, Hedlow Retreat is perfectly
placed on the banks of Hedlow Creek, 25
minute drive from Rockhampton. With
spectacular backdrop of towering volcanic
plugs and expansive grounds, it’s a visual
feast. Hedlow Retreat offers authentic,
country accommodation for up to 25
guests utilising hedlow lodge and two selfcontained
cabins. It has open bush fires,
cook on the open fires, sit on the veranda
and watch the sunset with a nice wine. You can swim in the dam or roam around
this beautiful property and make friends with the wildlife.
It is only 25 minutes from Rockhampton but feels like you are on another
planet. You can take your own food or catering for a night or two in the lodge
can be organised. During the day you can explore volcanic plug, climb the hills or
mountains paddle a canoe or take a quick trip to Yeppoon. It is locally owned and
operated, why go anywhere else.
Lakeside by Teman
• Carnarvon
A 9.5 hour drive north of Perth, or a 2
hour flight with Regional Express Airlines,
Carnarvon is a subtropical oasis ideally
situated between the Shark Bay and
Ningaloo coast world heritage areas.
The town and its surrounding areas are
simultaneously a hub of adventure and
a great place to rest, relax and recharge.
Carnarvon is referred to as the ‘food bowl’
of WA, producing 80% of the state’s total
fruit and vegetable crops and much of its
seafood, with a thriving prawn, scallop, crab and fishing industry.
Carnarvon is surrounded by dramatic spectacles and rugged landscapes, such as
the Blowholes and Red Bluff. It boasts a spectacular rugged coastline where from
the sixty metre cliff, in the winter months, you can see whales and sharks pass by
feeding on the schools of fish.
The Vines by Teman
• Mudgee
Famed for its gourmet experiences and
picturesque countryside, Mudgee is
one of Australia’s great food and wine
destinations. Nestled by the beautiful
Cudgegong River, the town still possesses
the character and charm of its 19thcentury
past. Only three hours from The
Vines, you can reconnect, rediscover and
reimagine the quintessential Australian
road trip. From Gulgong to Mudgee,
Rylstone to Kandos, and small villages in
between. There is vibrant art and culture scene with Australian’s newest regional
art gallery. The foodie experience is something else with delicious food (and wine)
at top vineyard restaurants like Pipeclay Pumphouse and The Zin House, cool wine
bars such as Roth’s Wine Bar and lovely cafes like Alby & Esther’s, tucked down an
historic cobblestone laneway. There is also locally made craft beers at The Mudgee
Brewing Co and Three Tails Brewery and Smokehouse. There is also the natural
wonders of Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp on the Cudgerong River and the World
Heritage-listed Wollemi National Park.
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