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Hospitality with heart: IHG teams up with OzHarvest to help Australians in need

IHG® has announced a national partnership with OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue charity, propelling the company forward in its war on waste in bigger, bolder ways. By supporting OzHarvest’s Food Rescue program, IHG will prevent good food from hotels going to waste and using it to feed hungry Australians via a network of charities across Australia. The initiative minimises food waste and provides high quality, nutritious meals to those in need, and dramatically reduces the negative impact on the environment by lightening the load on landfill.

Parramatta Row Boats

Posted on July 5, 2018August 15, 2018 by adminAlex

Parramatta Row Boats

Located on the shores of Lake Parramatta, row boats line the bank against a picturesque Parramatta Park. A quiet retreat with the family only minutes from the bustling centre of Parramatta CBD, Parramatta Rowboats offer Rowboats, Pedal Boats, Canoes, Kayaks and Stand Up Boards hire for family and singles alike. This equipment can be hired on the beautiful lake which friends & family can enjoy the clean and calm reservoir without the worry of rough water and tides/current making it very easy to pedal or row your way to a fun experience. A family favourite are the pedal boats which can hold up to 2 adults and 2 children with no experience needed! Lake Parramatta Reserve is open every day of the year. The main entrance is accessed from Lackey Street off Bourke Street in North Parramatta, with entry gates opening at 6.30am and closing at 5.30pm (7.30pm during daylight saving). Public transport is available via Bus609 (nearest stop on Bourke Street. To plan your trip visit www.transportnsw.info or call 131 500.

Sydney Olympic Park

Posted on March 8, 2018April 10, 2018 by adminAlex

The Sydney Olympic Park, home to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games has lived on through the years and has become a thriving entertainment and business district in the west of Sydney.

The complex hosts anything from sports to concerts to the annual Royal Sydney Easter Show. During sporting seasons, the Park is a popular venue for state, national and even international sporting events, particularly basketball, rugby, soccer. If your sporting interests extend past rugby and soccer, the Sydney Olympic Park also hosts BMX, archery, indoor handle and skateboarding. Whether you wish to rent the venues to hone your own skills or your teams, there is something for every sporting fan and budding athlete to enjoy.

Not only does this complex host sporting events but music and entertainment as well. From huge international acts such as Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Santana or Andre Rieau to local artists at huge music festivals, there is never a shortage of concerts at the Sydney Olympic Park. Some entertainment options offered at Sydney Olympic Park include food festivals, international film festivals and comedy events.

For those that wish to visit the Sydney Olympic park away from the buzz of sporting events or concerts, there are a huge range of culinary experiences to enjoy for every taste and budget. Anything from sushi, steak, Italian or Thai is available. We recommending ending the night right with a nightcap at the world class bars and pubs on offer, whether you are looking for a chic cocktail bar or relaxed pub, you’ll find something to suit your taste.

Elizabeth Farm

Posted on March 8, 2018 by adminAlex

Our visit to the gorgeous Elizabeth Farm! The beautiful gardens and historical house make for a beautiful afternoon out in Parramatta, or a hands-on learning experience about history for the kids! Built in 1793, Elizabeth farm is one of the few examples of early Australian colonial bungalows in historic Parramatta. Once home to John and Elizabeth Macarthur, wool industry pioneers, the farm is now a museum open to the public. Enjoy an interactive historical experience, talk a walk through the lush gardens or bring the kids along for a ‘Colonial Kids At Work And Play’ event, where they can dress up in colonial attire and engage in colonial experiences.

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