5 Destinations On Your Doorstep

Not to be overlooked during the winter months, Sydney’s Northern Beaches are removed enough to feel like a vacation and don’t only shine during summer. After all, a jumper and a winter beach walk are a beautiful pair. You’re spoiled for great beaches – much quieter than the city’s eastern suburbs – so take this time to do some research on which one you want to be based at and be sure to head for a drive all the way to the tip of the peninsula at Palm Beach. 

Sip: A negroni made with local Manly Spirits Australian Dry Gin, available at BWS, shop the local range

Dreaming of an escape? Plan a future trip to Devonport, Tasmania. Make sure you snap an Insta shot when you visit Tassie’s very own ‘big apple’ in Spreyton, then beanies at the ready as you pretend you’re in Italy at Arvo Park Orchard’s grand orchard house, with a chilled homegrown cider in your hand. 

Sip: The orchard’s own Spreyton Apple Cider, available at BWS, shop the local range

South Australia might be known for its wineries, but once you’ve seen all the cellar doors, why not try something different in the McLaren Vale area? Pop a bottle in a Kinnon wine carrier and sip on some local gin with a sunset G&T down at Aldinga Beach.  (...and while you’re planning, pick up a bottle at BWS and pretend you’re there with gin cocktails at home).

Sip: Never Never Triple Juniper Gin, available at BWS, shop the local range

Plot your next trip to beautiful Burleigh Heads, where you can walk the rugged headland and through the rainforest, looking for whales in spring. While you’re in the area, take a paddleboard to Tallebudgera Creek for an afternoon on the water, then settle in for a barbie with a local Black Hops Pale Ale. 

Sip: Black Hops Pale Ale from neighbouring Burleigh Heads, available at BWS, shop the local range

Being that it’s the largest state, a trip to Western Australia is packed with options to see and do. Why not plan to begin your trip at the southern coast and tick off some off your bucket list spots? Sample the southern region of Denmark’s local Rockcliffe Quarram Rocks Shiraz by the fire while you’re planning, and then open a bottle when you’re there IRL.

Sip: Rockcliffe Quarram Rocks Shiraz, available at BWS, shop the local range