Essentials Magazine Australia

22/08/2024

Luxe apartment shoot for BNB Hub, at The Emerald apartments Surfers Paradise - what a day!!

31/05/2024

Open this weekend! The fab new Hawkeye Vintage luxury designer popup shop at the Imperial Hotel, Gold Coast. A place to find exclusive pieces from trusted dealers in Japan, the USA, and Paris, France. The collection boasts an array of premium recycled designer brands including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Prada, Gucci, Dior, Cartier, and Céline. ‘s lovely Daniel Goodwin was kind enough to talk to us and offer a preview of her incredible collection.

25/05/2024

Little farm gate your at Q Camel Sunshine Coast today… already fascinated at the benefits of camels milk. The micro dairy would not pass an auditing test in Victoria though - the Wild West!!!

03/04/2024

Andy Pye’s latest exhibition, Cockies and Hot Rocks, stands as a testament to the transformative power of art in capturing the essence of the Australian landscape. Read the full article now at Essentials Magazine Australia https://essentialsmagazine.com.au/art/step-into-the-wild-with-australian-landscape-painter-andy-pyes-latest-exhibition/

14/02/2024

Love at first sip - while my valentine has her flowers and chocolate, it’s time to get into a Paradise Hazy IPA from - one way to warm the heart and cool the belly ahead of the Hazy Festival weekend!

20/01/2024

Swim with the Turtles today thanks to Cooly Eco Adventures

03/01/2024

Truly appreciate the excellent and friendly service at Husk Farm Distillery - Tweed Valley! that coconut rum is a true gem!

28/09/2023

And the best ice cream in Australia award goes to - Elato!
https://essentialsmagazine.com.au/food/review-elato-australias-best-ice-cream/

14/08/2023

Located on the northern island of Espiritu Santo, Aore Island Resort is easily accessible through direct flights from Brisbane, operated by Air Vanuatu; and for the sober curious traveller, we can highly recommend several poolside or beach bar cocktails made with the Melbourne-based Lyre's Spirit Co. More to come!

https://essentialsmagazine.com.au/travel/aore-island-resort-partners-with-australian-non-alcoholic-spirit-brand-lyres/

14/07/2023

Could this be South Melbourne’s most extravagant brunch? We think so! The meals are well thought out, impeccably presented and, at times, seriously decadent. https://essentialsmagazine.com.au/food/clementine-south-melbournes-most-extravagant-brunch/

14/07/2023

Could this be South Melbourne’s most extravagant brunch? We think so! The meals are well thought out, impeccably presented and, at times, seriously decadent.

Clementine – South Melbourne’s most Extravagant BrunchBy Jamie Durrant July 15, 2023 3 Mins Read In Food Clementine, the first establishment of the two-level dining project led by hospitality veteran Glen Bagnara (Hemingway’sHemingway’s Wine Room, Bar Bianco) and developer Fortis, that opene...

07/07/2023

Melbourne’s Blacksmith Bar & Grill has transformed, redefining the Australian grill experience and taking it to new heights. Situated on the rooftop terrace of Voco Melbourne Central, this restaurant offers a breathtaking 180-degree cityscape view, providing guests with an exceptional dining experience.

https://essentialsmagazine.com.au/food/melbournes-blacksmith-bar-grill-transformed/

28/05/2023

Hangin’ with Miss Piña colada International Boat Show 2023 - cracker day, what an outfit!

21/05/2023

Spectacular little tasting at the newly opened Wolf Restaurant, North Tamborine Mountain. This one’s a winner!

09/04/2023

Perfect Easter Sunday at Ian Dipple Lagoon, Gold Coast Broadwater. Action packed spot for families.

22/03/2023

Sanctuary Cove proudly labels itself ‘the home of the super yachts’ – for a good reason - recently launching its superyacht ready, $3.5M Pier C development.
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Gold Coast destination Sanctuary Cove Marina recently launched its superyacht ready, $3.5M Pier C development.

22/03/2023

Join Essentials Jamie Durrant as he tours the Horizon FD90 Superyacht and the newly developed 'superyacht-ready' Pier C with Mark Western (Director Horizon Yacht Australia) and former Below Deck Chief Stew Francesca Rubi - now Ambassador of the multi-harbour, luxury destination Sanctuary Cove - Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Join Essentials Jamie Durrant as he tours the Horizon FD90 Superyacht and the newly developed 'superyacht-ready' Pier C with Mark Western (Director Horizon Y...

02/03/2023

Loving this Hervey Bay King Prawns from our new local fishmonger … big ups for their Wagyu sirloin packs and fresh catch gems!

24/02/2023

Meet the lovely - Australia’s former Below Deck TV chief stewardess, recently appointed as the official Ambassador of the Sanctuary Cove marina, home of the new $3.5M Pier C super yacht berths.

15/02/2023

A little wine shoot yesterday for Epic Wines Australia - The ultimate premium Australian wine lover’s pack is now on special for Easter 2023. For more visit https://www.epicwinesonline.com.au

14/02/2023

Huge Valentines Day thank you to the gracious team at Brisbane campus for the personal delivery of these spectacular chocolates and truffles.

17/01/2023

Ambergris Hotel is a welcome addition to Geelong’s now thriving foodie scene, is a stone’s throw from the now-famous Little Malop Street dining precinct and manages to punch above its weight, providing exceedingly well-presented flavour-memorable meals matched with personable and attentive professional service.

Geelong-born hospitality veteran Dave Ellis opens his second venue, Ambergris Hotel on Geelong's central Moorabool Street, offering a quality gastro-pub experience that's delighting locals and pulling in food-savvy tourists. Stepping through a series of oak-panelled threshold doors to reveal divine....

24/12/2022

Could there be better Christmas Eve morning selections? Pain aux raisins and pain aux chocolate a Northern Gold Coast food icon in the making. Elaborate and beautiful ginger bread houses, Chrissy cakes and mince pies walking out the door!

29/11/2022

Provenance Vermentino - a wonderfully fragrant, subtle wine with aromas of peach, orange blossom and citrus. Classy acidity and balance of palate, simply superb! Granite Belt fruit, made on site at Tamborine Mountain. A Gold Coast hinterland gem!

23/11/2022

We’re loving this new release Christmas Gin crafted by the friendly folks Tamborine Mountain. Kinda like a Christmas cake in a bottle with flavours and aromas of oranges, ginger, glacé cherries, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, gently weighting the clean and classic juniper notes. It’s a cracker!

13/11/2022

Dropped in for a little Friday Yo-Chi at the recently opened Broadbeach store - vegan choices are great and we appreciate the fresh Qld pineapple and lychees mmm bring it on! the vegan chic is the bomb. -cho

01/11/2022

As the warmer months are sooner or later to arrive in Victoria (just not this week it seems!) ... a visit to Elm Dining & The Yard in Bright, Victoria (at the site of the former Simone's restaurant), is a wise offering. Here's Essentials Magazine Australia's coverage of the 2021 launch event.

Essentials editor Jamie Durrant visits the re-launch event at Elm Dining and The Yard in Bright, High Country Victoria; interviewing head chef Kauri Watkin.

29/10/2022

9am-3pm today, get out and enjoy the Scenic Rim farm gate trail, offering the best in fresh locally grown and made veggies, mushrooms, cheeses, ales, wines, gins and a whole lot more. Head over to to download your map, and remember the fun starts atop Tamborine Mountain, only 45 mins from the Gold Coast and on the lower farm lands for those in Southern Brisbane. Enjoy the Sun!

29/10/2022

Today’s a perfect day for a new seasonal release Mediterranean Gin martini. Head up mountain 9am/3pm today as part of the fabulous Farm Gate Trail - and I ask you what other farm gate trail in the world offers a martini on site? Need we say more…