Hunter and Coastal Lifestyle Magazine - Winter 2023

In this issue

Homes
A Titanic rebirth: Rejuvenating the worst house on one of Mayfield’s best streets.
Living life in colour: Interior designer Nicole McGrath wanted to create a distinct design and “go a bit wild.”
A forever holiday home: This couple’s design-driven forever home blends into the wilderness.
Affordable luxury: The Clovelly, a new home design by New Living Homes.
Trust the process: Turning a Federation-style home into a welcoming family haven.
Scandi barn chic: McDonald Jones showcases one of the hottest new design trends.
From Lake to spa: A modern dream home with its very own spa oasis at the centre.

Stories
Tappers, turners and singers: Behind the scenes of the auditions for Billy Elliot The Musical.
The rarest of gems: We visited the only pearl farm in New South Wales.
Wild visions: For artist Prue Sailer, depicting the natural world is the real deal.
Cutting carbon – one barrel at a time: How vignerons reduce their carbon footprint in the cellar.
The pleasure of paddling: The Hunter River Dragons show how an ancient sport is holding its water.
A cradle of life: Aussie Ark is helping to create a long-term future for threatened Australian mammals.

Living
Hermitage Wine & Food Trail: The delights of the heart of the Hunter.
Grown not flown: The fragrant legacy of Lorn Rose Farm continues.
Great wines from happy vines: Sweetwater Estate, one of the Hunter’s most significant and exclusive vineyard properties.
Restaurant news: Authentic Italian, elevated waterfront dining and a new chapter for The Edwards.
Travel: Year-round destination Port Stephens and exclusive getaways in Broke.

Community Spirit
What’s happening in the region: Charity, research and business news from Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast.
Hunter & Coastal Socials: Sip and savour Lake Mac, HIA’s Women in Building and Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s education summit.
Hunter & Coastal Weddings: Share the memories and special moments of our happy couples.

Hunter and Coastal Lifestyle Magazine Description:

First published in March 2003, Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine has quickly become an institution in the local community. It is the only premium publication of its kind for the Hunter Valley and Newcastle region.
We are proud to be showcasing our dynamic region’s unique diversity:
- Beautiful homes: get inside some of the most iconic homes in the region
- Property and real estate: read about houses that are currently on the market, the regional real estate market, and local real estate agencies
- Town features: all the insider knowledge about local businesses, events and personalities
- Arts and culture: local artists, galleries and events
- Hospitality and weekend escapes: the latest about our thriving restaurant scene, cellar dollars and getaways that only the locals know about
- Weddings: enjoy the stories and photographs of local couples on their special day – find out about products and services that make your wedding unforgettable
- Personalities and local heroes: human interest stories about the people who make the Hunter and coastal region such a special place