A lovely well being clinic, offering remedial massage, as well as iridology and other herbal treatments. Katharine does a great massage. And - it's all claimable on your health insurance, if you have the health and wellbeing in your extras cover.

Approximate cost: $60

An absolutely yummy cafe. The range of gluten free products is outstanding. Great coffee too. Open 7 days. Great for a lazy weekend breakfast.

Approximate cost: $5.00

A great small real estate firm, that does property rentals as well as sales. This form manages my rental investment property, and the girls do a fine job. I have never had any problems at all with rent getting behind. All minor repairs are done as required. Statements are issued promptly. Can't rate highly enough!!

Approximate cost: $0

A new cafe in Boolaroo. Lovely coffee and very fresh delightful looking cakes. Very healthy and generous servings on the saald wraps and rolls.

Approximate cost: $3.50

This great Centre is owned and run by Lake Macquarie City Council. It has an excellent auditorium for performances, and recently an orchestra pit has been added. The main hall sits around 300, so it's great for end of year dance and other theatrical performances.

Approximate cost: $0

This lovely marina is about to have a major re-development. There is currently a small cafe, open seven days. Not bad coffee. There is a great marine accessories shop for all your boating needs. There is a fuel wharf as well within the marina complex.

Approximate cost: $0

These guys did a great job on my deck. It was quite a difficult site to work on, as it was very sloping. When Frank came out to quote, he turned up on time - a pleasant surprise. The builders were great - they turned up did their work and left - no trouble.

Approximate cost: $80000

Great fruit and vegetable delivery service. You can order up to 11pm at night, and the delivery comes the next morning, depending on the suburb delivery schedule. Fresh from the markets, so much better than the supermarkets. My order is on average around $35 for a family of four for the fortnight.

Approximate cost: $30

Great service. great food. Excellent coffee. BYO restaurant, but the bottleshop is across the road, so no problems. Gluten fee options available

Approximate cost: $12

Fantastic cafe. Yummy food. Great coffee. Gluten free options available. Service is great. If you have a big-ish group, preorder your meals, and they come out almost as soon as you sit down. Lovely weekend breakfasts.

Approximate cost: $10