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James Viles, executive chef, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley
spent on the water in Sydney, in the Port Stephens region around Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay, or Pittwater (1), just north of Sydney.
Now if I have time for a short break, I head straight… home. I’m away a lot for work, so when I have spare time I love being home, by the beach in Sydney, spending quality time with my family.
I don’t have a favourite restaurant but I do enjoy dining in the middle of nowhere – under the stars with great mates, there’s nothing like it! This is something that we love to offer our guests at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley (5) – it’s the perfect place to dine among nature.
I’m planning to host culinary adventures in and around the valley, from foraging expeditions gathering edible shrubs, flowers and berries, to tours of local artisan providores and winemakers.
I love an adventure, so recommend planning your journey to span over three to four days. There are so many aspects to experience and explore within the region: go not only for its ingredients and growers but also venture off the beaten track and attempt fly-fishing or four-wheel driving.
podcasts about true crime, climate change and growth. Favourites include and Music? It’s The Teskey Brothers and Bahamas. headphones
Joe Rogan ATM Boy, The Sustainable Hour.
and laptop (7).
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my mum (8). oneandonlyresorts.com/wolgan-valley for
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