I could not fault any aspect of this one day cruise along the Gordon River. From the booking office to the commentary, boat facilities, superb crew and locations, this was a wonderful day's outing.

Approximate cost: $103

This vineyard and cellar door cafe is a professional operation.Surrounded by beautiful gardens, oak trees and a lake( which was being rapidly filled by all the rain we experienced that day)it would be a great place to spend a meal with friends or even have a wedding or birthday celebration.

Approximate cost: $30

This guest house is located in a peaceful part of the Hunter Valley. Bobi is a wonderful host and there's a cheese platter on arrival, continental breakfasts, wireless internet and a relaxing salt water pool. Rooms are ensuite with comfortable and elegant fittings. We used the bbq one evening which was a pleasant way to enjoy a meal on site.

Approximate cost: $170

Jennifer and John run a quality accommodation business. I have stayed there twice and both times have been impressed by the friendliness, cleanliness, great breakfasts and ambience of the accommodation. With a convenient location close to the Launceston airport, it is also cloe to Launceston's small shopping centre located along Brisbane and St John's Streets.

Approximate cost: $150

This amazing accommodation has to be experienced to be believed. It is located in a National Trust mansion( formerly the Mt Lyell Mining Company Manager's home) which was built circa 1898. On 3 storeys, there is a grand dining room on the ground floor as well as parquet flooring, stained glass windows, a full sized snooker table and an upstairs lounge room. Breakfasts and evening meals are available and will not fail to please.

Approximate cost: $150

This well appointed bed and breakfast has modern facilities. All guest rooms are upstairs whilst the dining area is downstairs. Rated 4 star, there are gourmet breakfasts , internet access and well decorated ensuite rooms.

Approximate cost: $160

This bed and breakfast located in South Terrace has a combination of rooms, apartments and townhouses. It is located in a heritage building and has wireless internet, continental breakfasts as well as very well appointed rooms. Hosts Barry and Sofe look after guests attentively. It's a very unique place in which to stay.

Approximate cost: $155

Michael and Alex provide a cheerful and reliable mobile electrical service with a 24 hour callout. Their work is always of a high standard .

This motel has a quality dining room with many different choices of food. Sundays there are roast lunches for the traditionalists whilst during the week there's a varied cosmopolitan menu as well as wood fired pizzas.

Approximate cost: $25

Black Wattle is located 18 km from Toodyay. Rooms are luxurious and evening meals are available. The place is located on a large property and there are many areas in which you can relax- spa, pegolas and even walks through the property. Linda is a great host and excellent cook.

Approximate cost: $160