Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Take a break - Snowtime and the Hunter Valley



I've just had two weeks off for the school holidays, keeping off the internet (which unfortunately meant I missed an invitation to Singing in the Rain, but you can't have everything). It's not been that relaxing due to teen starting work at 7.30 am, and taxi duties still fell on me, and the renovations required a lot of time and labour at the house.



However, we did sneak up for an overnight getaway to the Hunter Valley, for the annual Snowtime festival. It's great fun for all ages, and the sun came out for us in the afternoon, so we even managed to swim (or in my case, read my book in the spa with the sun on my face). It was a divine luxury! For 24 hours I was truly loving life!




Did you make the most of the holidays? What did you get up to?


Linking this old post with #NaturesNotes #SaturdayCritters  & #GardenAffair as the school holidays are pending, I'm about to take another break and am currently planning a trip to the Hunter for Snowtime...It's getting back to nature without the effort!

For further reading on Snowtime adventures:


http://sydney.kidtown.com.au/snowtime-in-the-hunter-valley-gardens/
or
 Overnight Adventure: Fun in the Hunter and Newcastle
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32 comments:

  1. Me14 July 2016 at 15:27

    It sounds like a wonderful 24 hrs !!
    TGIF xox

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  2. Shari from GoodFoodWeek15 July 2016 at 15:05

    I feel like I should put the Hunter Valley's winter festival into my calendar for next year. It looks like lots of fun - and something we could handle with a four year old, a two year old and a one year old {or at least I hope we will be working towards 'coping'}.

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    1. Lydia C. Lee15 July 2016 at 15:16

      Perfect for that age group - my tips: Go late in the day and for the evening, as the crowds drop signigicantly and go overnight staying Sunday-Thursday, when the accom prices also drop significantly and you can get 1 night only. I love the Hunter but it's unkind to your wallet!!

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  3. Unknown15 July 2016 at 15:36

    I really must make time for this next year, it looks great!

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  4. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid15 July 2016 at 16:02

    This looks ace. I'm a big kid so this is right up my street. It's a pity you missed out on Singin' in the Rain but I bet that digital detox was just what the holiday doctor ordered! Despite the early mornings, renos and taxi driving, I hope you had a good break and are feeling refreshed and recharged :)

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  5. Anne15 July 2016 at 16:54

    Looks amazing, I have just been relaxing in the country and not ready to return to city life!

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  6. Cathy@lifethroughthehaze15 July 2016 at 22:00

    Every year so many of my friends who live northside of Sydney go to the Hunter for the winter festival. I keep meaning to go. You've reminder me to put it on the calendar again! Bummer about the invite to Singing in the Rain.

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  7. Unknown16 July 2016 at 15:32

    I always make time for the holidays . Fenchie Mummy with #KCACOLS

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  8. Unknown16 July 2016 at 15:32

    Frenchie!!! sorry

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  9. In The Good Books Blog16 July 2016 at 16:10

    Looks lovely!!!

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  10. Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit16 July 2016 at 16:10

    Well that sounds like fun!
    Thanks for joining the Lovin' Life Linky!

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  11. Denyse Whelan.17 July 2016 at 00:36

    Sounds like you had an awesome time anyway. I so admire anyone who can digitally detox for any amount of time. My limit is when I am asleep...LOL

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  12. Unknown17 July 2016 at 13:59

    Sounds like such a great time! And as for keeping off the internet- as hard as that sounds I bet it was a nice break! Kim from My Mom Jeans #KCACOLS

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  13. Kell | All Mum Said17 July 2016 at 18:20

    Looks like you had a great weekend!
    We are in the Hunter Valley, next time we will have to catch up for a coffee :D
    #MummyMondays

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    1. Lydia C. Lee17 July 2016 at 19:55

      Sounds like a plan! Probably not until Xmas lights - I like to try to overnight it for those too...

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  14. Di from Max The Unicorn17 July 2016 at 18:40

    Ooh the Snowtime Festival sounds like such fun! #MummyMondays :)

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  15. NCSue18 July 2016 at 17:56

    Great shots!
    Thanks for joining us at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/07/world-war-ii-memorial-washington-dc.html

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  16. Grace18 July 2016 at 18:58

    My boys went back to school this morning and there was a huge sigh of relief! We went to the Gold Coast then spent time with my folks. It felt a LOT longer than 2 weeks, that's for sure!

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  17. Min - Write of the Middle19 July 2016 at 14:20

    The Snowtime Festival sounds fantastic! Shame about the early starts getting your teen to work (but gee can I relate)!

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  18. ♥.Trish.♥ Drumboys19 July 2016 at 21:48

    It looks so much fun. My boys would love it.

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  19. kayleigh20 July 2016 at 13:09

    Oh wow this sounds absolutely amazing! Such good fun! Thanks so much for linking up to #KCACOLS We hope to see you back next time!

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  20. Jen|Practical, By Default21 July 2016 at 04:52

    Looks like you enjoyed the break completely! #KCACOLS

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  21. Cathy@lifethroughthehaze21 July 2016 at 06:20

    Every year I forget about this! I have a friend that goes to the Hunter Winter Wonderland every year they love it! Glad you had a fun time!

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  22. Ger Walsh21 July 2016 at 06:29

    Wow that place looks incredible! I'm so jealous , brill pics #KCACOLS

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  23. The Unsung Mum21 July 2016 at 10:05

    Wow this looks amazing! Holidays have only just started for me but I'm so looking forward to doing fun stuff with the kids!! Great pics by the way #KCACOLS

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  24. The Queen of Collage21 July 2016 at 10:29

    Looks like a lovely holiday to me. #KCACOLS

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  25. Jacqui22 July 2016 at 17:19

    Oh wow. Gorgeous! #KCACOLS

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  26. One Mother Hen28 July 2016 at 04:17

    We most definitely had a jam packed holidays, on the weekends anyway. We played in the snow too :)

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  27. eileeninmd30 June 2024 at 02:59

    Sounds like a fun time. It is nice to think about snow on this muggy hot morning. Cute kangaroo photo and I like the Polar Bears! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  28. Arun Goyal1 July 2024 at 04:11

    This looks so exciting , kangaroos are adorable. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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  29. Rambling Woods2 July 2024 at 11:15

    Holidays can be jam packed but in a good way..Michelle

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  30. ~Lavender Dreamer~3 July 2024 at 13:26

    What a fun time you've had. I'm getting ready to take a couple of weeks off of the computer. I hope I get to do something fun!

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