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A day in the life
Aussie specialist Liz Jepson enjoys a Corroboree fam trip
to northern New South Wales with Tourism Australia
07:00 The Ramada Hotel Ballina: up, showered 13:30 Moving on to Minyon
and dressed, it’s time for an enjoyable breakfast. Falls in the Nightcap national
park near Lismore. The drive
08:30 In the lobby ready for the coach transfer up is a little scary as it’s a
to Crystal Castle, between Bangalow and Byron sheer drop on either side and
Bay. There’s a slight delay boarding when in some parts the road will 16:30 Back in Ballina at the
someone spots dolphins in the river. take only one vehicle at a time! Ramada, we meet the manager
From the main car park we get over yet more food and drink!
08:45 We set off from Ballina and arrive for a scenic panorama and glimpse Good job we did plenty of
the opening time. The gardens’ design evokes of the waterfalls. walking today, otherwise we
tranquillity, with a large collection of Asian would be charged for excess
statues. Here you can buy new-age books and 14:30 Off to Amaze-N-Place at weight at the airport!
crystals, and if you feel brave enough, have Alstonville. We are met by the
your tarot cards read and an designer and owner of this fasci- 17:30 It’s the end of the day
aura photo taken. nating maze and we have a free night. I
and escorted freshen up quickly and then
12:00 Time for lunch in Liz Jepson to the start, head out to catch up with
the Lotus Cafe, where Age: 51 where we’re some Aussie friends.
they serve unusual Works for: 1st left to find
varieties of pizza. I’d Class Holidays, our way to the centre. The 20:00 We find an amazing Indian restaurant
never have thought to add Manchester maze’s leaf-topped open called Mumtaj, attached to the Ramada hotel.
pumpkin on a pizza before How long in the job: Seven years lattice-work means it’s Great food, nice wine and brilliant company.
but it’s rather nice! How long in travel: 10 years great for families as you What a way to end the day. Surfing, lighthouse
Hobbies: Swimming, going out can keep an eye on young and Byron Bay to look forward to tomorrow.
13:00 Back on the coach with friends and family children at all times.
heading to the quaint Best thing about the job: Asking
village of Bangalow. We the right questions so I can put 15:30 Once we’ve made it ■If you are an agent and would like to appear in
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