marks a significant milestone for the duplication of Main South Road between Aldinga and Sellicks The bridge is a key feature of the new Aldinga Interchange which realigns the junctions of Aldinga Beach and Aldinga roads to create a safer and more efficient connection Traffic is now also travelling on parts of the newly constructed northbound carriageway on Main South Road the stage 2 Main South Road duplication includes intersection upgrades at Hart and Colville roads plus installation of wide centre medians and wire rope barriers to improve safety by separating northbound and southbound traffic It also includes three U-turns to facilitate local access and a shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists along the western side of Main South Road A priority for the project has been supporting local businesses with 98 per cent of the work being undertaken by South Australian companies and the project made up of a 99 per cent South Australian workforce including a number of Indigenous-owned enterprises have been awarded contracts to provide materials and services for stage 2 of the Main South Road duplication Todd started as a sole operator with a minor contract for stage one of the duplication His company has since been awarded a significant drainage contract for stage 2 which has seen his initial crew of five people grow to a team of 15 with his fleet of vehicles expanding from one ute to two excavators Stage 2 of the Main South Road duplication project has also achieved a five per cent Aboriginal workforce to date with a total of $7.7 million in packages of work awarded to Indigenous businesses including Indigenous-owned business Ngurra a civil and construction company based in metropolitan Adelaide Ngurra’s focus for Stage 2 is on delivering essential drainage solutions and completing minor structural works Such collaborations have positive benefits beyond building a road including fostering knowledge-sharing and skill development benefiting both Indigenous and non-Indigenous teams Stage 2 of the Main South Road duplication between Aldinga Beach Road and Sellicks Beach is being delivered as part of the $810.4 million Fleurieu Connections project funded by the South Australian and Australian governments The project is supporting 405 full-time equivalent jobs during construction Temporary traffic signals will be in place for traffic at the new Main South Road Aldinga Road and Aldinga Beach Road intersection from Monday 3 March These temporary signals will ensure a safer and more predictable flow of traffic until the full interchange opens in 2026 when Main South Road traffic will be sent under the new bridge For more information, please visit fcalliance.com.au We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today The Government of South Australia website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. © Copyright 2023 with 12 super-T beams lifted into place to support the new bridge at Aldinga The Aldinga Interchange is a key feature of the Main South Road stage 2 duplication project between Aldinga Beach Road and Sellicks Beach which is being delivered as part of the $810.4 million Fleurieu Connections project One of the largest cranes in South Australia was used to lift the bridge’s super-Ts beams earlier this week The 700-tonne crane used for the job is approximately 45 metres tall and this is the first time it has been used on a South Australian Government project South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport “With the super-T beams now being installed the bridge is really taking shape – with the next step the concrete pour of the bridge deck itself Traffic has also now begun travelling on the new northbound on/off ramps on Main South Road at Aldinga Beach “Around 18,800 vehicles use this road every day and the Aldinga Interchange will improve traffic flow and safety for residents and visitors traveling along this important road corridor.” The deck of the new bridge at Aldinga will measure 26 metres long and 27 metres wide and will be supported by 53 concrete piles The deck will be complemented by 62 architectural panels and 86 metres of anti-throw screens to enhance both safety and the visual appeal of the bridge The bridge underpass will be made up of 39,200 tonnes of asphalt to create 86,000 square metres of road pavement with more than 15.5 linear kilometres of soil nails supporting the underpass walls Work on the bridge and interchange started in June this year The Aldinga Interchange realigns the junctions of Aldinga Beach Road and Aldinga Road Hahn and Cox roads and Sellicks Beach Road Senator for South Australia Penny Wong added that Stage 2 of the South Road duplication will improve safety for all road users reduce travel times and bolster freight efficiency “It is great to see works progressing at the Aldinga Interchange bringing this important project a step closer along with the benefits it will unlock for South Australians,” she said The new bridge at Aldinga is expected to open to traffic in 2025 while the project is expected to be fully completed in 2026 Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "ade5f298cbdd9d03531c688e353ead17" );document.getElementById("g3bfc1e4af").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Major works are underway on the upgrade of the Marion Road and Sir Donald Bradman Drive intersection creating safer and more reliable journeys for the more than 60,000 vehicles that pass through it each day The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be a temporary closure of the Wellington Ferry service from 9:30am to 4pm on Wednesday and bus services on Anzac Day to get passengers to and from the city for the Anzac Day Dawn Service and Commemorative march A $611,000 upgrade at the intersection of Montague Road and Henderson Avenue in Pooraka has commenced improving safety for locals and road users The Seaford and Flinders rail lines will close and the Belair line will partially close over the Easter long-weekend for track maintenance and infrastructure upgrades Make every game a specky this Gather Round with free public transport to the action and beyond as the ultimate Festival of Footy kicks off from 10-13 April The latest in artificial intelligence is being deployed across the state with four new smart cameras now operating on some of Adelaide’s busiest thoroughfares helping combat collisions and drive down long frustrating traffic jams Upgrades on two intersections along The Grove Way in Golden Grove are now complete delivering on the South Australian Government’s election commitment to upgrade or investigate potential upgrades in the northern suburbs The South Australian Government has ordered sixty brand new 100 per cent full battery electric buses as well as appointing two global engineering advisory firms to develop detailed planning towards creating a zero emission passenger transport network The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be a temporary closure of the Mannum Downstream Ferry service from 9:30am to 4pm on Thursday The large beams to be used in the new Tram Grade Separations Projects overpasses and the rebuilding of the South Road Overpass are arriving on site ahead of major construction commencing later this year Two rail corridors from the city - one south towards Aldinga and Sellicks Beach and one north towards Roseworthy and Concordia - will be preserved by the South Australian Government to cater for future housing development. This website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. marking a major milestone for the duplication of Main South Road between Aldinga and Sellicks The Aldinga Bridge is a key feature of the new Aldinga Interchange which realigns the junctions of Aldinga Beach Road and Aldinga Road to create a safer and more efficient connection as well as the installation of wide centre medians and wire rope barriers to improve safety by separating northbound and southbound traffic Temporary traffic signals will be in place at the new Main South Road Aldinga Road and Aldinga Beach Road intersection from Monday March 3 to help ensure a safer and more predictable flow of traffic until the full interchange opens in 2026 "a52ea53d34d2f2a8de39223a54dcf8c9" );document.getElementById("g3bfc1e4af").setAttribute( "id" You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Victorian footy fans who have flown over to Adelaide for Gather Round have been surprised by a great white shark close to the shoreline at Aldinga Beach 3AW Caller Ebony sent through the footage of the shark to 3AW’s very own Jacqui Felgate and she joined 3AW Football to detail the worrying experience Press PLAY to listen to the full chat with Ebony on 3AW  South Australia’s Aldinga Bridge has officially opened to traffic which has marked a significant milestone for the duplication of Main South Road between Aldinga and Sellicks south of Adelaide The bridge is a key feature of the new Aldinga Interchange which is set to create a safer and more efficient connection between Aldinga Beach Road and Aldinga Road The stage 2 Main South Road duplication also includes intersection upgrades at Hart and Colville roads plus the installation of wider medians and rope barriers 95 businesses have been awarded contracts to provide materials and services for stage 2 of the project with 405 full-time equivalent jobs supported Full completion of the project is expected in 2026 Temporary traffic signals will remain in place until the full interchange opens in 2026 and are located at the new Main South Road Aldinga Road and Aldinga Beach Road intersection Australasian Transport News (ATN) and its digital platform Fully Loaded have been the leading source of intelligence for owners and managers of medium to large transport businesses The Santos Tour Down Under has been around for an impressive 25 years – and it keeps getting better A fourth stage - the Hahn Men's Stage 4 from Glenelg to Victor Harbor - will also pass through the City of Onkaparinga on Friday 24 January Some great additions this year will make local viewing more attractive than ever the women will tackle Willunga Hill not once but twice during the competition you can watch the races on giant screens showing free live coverage of the races at three venues – Old Noarlunga Bring picnic rugs and chairs and settle in for the day if you prefer to see the cyclists in person watch the Saturday races at the family-friendly Picnics in the Square at The Town Square in Willunga on 18 and 25 January hosted by the Willunga Business and Tourism Association eat the local goodies and listen to live music while you cheer the riders on Onkaparinga Mayor Moira Were says the tour adds to the fantastic vibe of McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Coast “The tour gives us the chance to celebrate our world-class wine region our picturesque towns and of course our great beaches,” she says “It’s an important boost to our economy and tourism “The boost will be bigger this year with the McLaren Vale township logo painted in the field of Leconfield Wines and broadcast across the world thanks to a council partnership with the McLaren Vale Business and Tourism Association and the McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association “There’s also the tour’s Best Dressed Town Competition McLaren Vale and Willunga have been overall winners in past years and we’re hoping one of our towns will win again in 2025.” To commemorate the Tour Down Under’s 25 years there’s an additional category in the Best Dressed Town Competition this year – the ‘Best of the Best Dressed’ – allowing the public to vote for the best overall winner in the past 24 years Returning in 2025 is RADL GRVL you can join the team for one day or all four from Thursday 23 January for a range of rides and tour events For more information on the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under, including routes, times and events, see online at the Tour Down Under or the City of Onkaparinga Vote for McLaren Vale and Willunga in the Santos Best Dressed Town Competition Vote for Aldinga, McLaren Vale and Willunga in the 'Best of the Best Dressed Town' competition Sign up for our monthly email newsletter to get stories about local issues Subscribe now Work has begun on the new Aldinga skate park – the latest piece of a major long-term vision to redevelop Aldinga Sports Park The new skate park was designed by CONVIC – a world leader in skate park and youth space design and construction – and it’ll be built south of the Aldinga football oval The skate park has been made possible through a $1.3 million state government grant with the support of Leon Bignell The City of Onkaparinga undertook community engagement on the project in December 2023 and then again in March-April 2024 once a draft concept plan had been created Work on the skate park facility will be completed in December 2024 Work will predominately take place between 7am and 5pm on Monday to Friday There will be no access to the site during the construction period Following the completion of the skate park the surrounding landscape work will be undertaken by a separate contractor from January to March 2025 City of Onkaparinga Director Operations Kirk Richardson said it was an exciting time to be in Aldinga “This skate park will be a fantastic addition to the Aldinga Sports Park which has already undergone a massive transformation in the past few years with funding from the council state and federal governments,” he said “Community feedback has been crucial to the final design “It’s also going to be a perfect spot to socialise and spectate and play host to key events and competitions “Thank you to everyone who provided feedback during our community engagements and to the state government for the funding to make it happen.” There’s been bizarre scenes at one of SA’s most popular beaches after a bus got bogged in the shallows Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Play Duration: 2 minutes 58 seconds2m 58sBrought to you by Rodney Fox loved the water from a young age, especially snorkelling. Later he became a champion spear fisherman, but one day at Aldinga Beach, his competitive spirit almost cost him his life.  "I realised I was gonna drown", Fox told Nikolai Beilharz, recounting the 1963 shark attack. "I couldn't hold on any longer". Rodney Fox with Nikolai Beilharz at the Royal Adelaide Show.(Caroline Horn, ABC) Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio A major milestone of the multimillion-dollar Main South Rd duplication project has now been completed – and officially opens to the public tomorrow Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) These watery seaside treasure-troves are interesting places that offer kids and adults alike endless hours of fun discovering mini ecosystems and secret marine worlds at any time of year You can find all sorts in South Australia’s rock pools – small fish, jellyfish, crabs, sea anemones, sea stars (they aren’t actually a fish but an echinoderm), coral, shells, barnacles, seagrass which is loose kelp or seagrass that washes up ashore Take photos, but don’t touch! It’s illegal to remove any animals or plants from foreshore and seashore rocky reefs in South Australia We want our marine life to continue to live and thrive Kingston Park is located about 17 kilometres south of Adelaide Take a walk down on the beach to the south and in between them is a great place for kids to search for rock pools Hot tip: There is a beachfront park nearby with a picnic area as well as a tennis court if you want to have a hit Moana Beach is about a 45-minute drive from Adelaide’s CBD Kids can tiptoe through the rock pools at the northern end Hot tip: At this spot, you can even park your car on the beach A post shared by Robert Rath (@wetshutter) Aldinga Reef Sanctuary Zone is also part of Encounter Marine Park Take a wander through the Aldinga Reef rock pools at low tide different types of algae and sea grass pools Fun fact: Aldinga Reef is recognised as one of Australia’s best dive sites A post shared by Charlène Manet (@chaarlene.m) Second Valley beach is a scenic one-and-a-half-hour drive from Adelaide’s CBD It is one of SA’s smallest yet most significant beaches Kids can spend hours exploring Second Valley’s mysterious rock pools Hot tip: Second Valley is ideal as a Kangaroo Island stopover as it’s only a 15-minute drive from the ferry at Cape Jervis, or 20 minutes from Deep Creek Conservation Park with its spectacular scenery and bushwalks A post shared by South Australia (@southaustralia) Stokes Bay is located on the North Coast of Kangaroo Island The bay is a secluded beach protected from the pounding surf by a giant pool surrounded by rocks Walk through the rocks to emerge onto a beautiful sandy beach with rock pools A post shared by ELLE SCHEMBRI ❤️‍🔥 (@elleschembri) Smooth Pool is south of Streaky Bay on the West Coast of Eyre Peninsula This is a secluded location but has an enormous rock pool protected from the surf It has a life of its own with numerous habitats and hidden rock outcrops Hot tip: This is also a great beginner’s snorkelling location Don’t forget to be sun-safe and wear soft-soled shoes to protect your feet and the animals living in the rock pools A post shared by TROOPY | TRAVEL | AUSTRALIA (@thepsychlife_) Shell Beach is a popular favourite for SA rockpool explorers Find Shell Beach within Innes National Park You will need to buy a national parks pass permit online before arriving The Shell Beach rockpools have been described as “break-taking” and also suitable for snorkelling and rock jumping Located on the private property of Hillocks Drive Station Annie’s Nursery is a stunning spot for your next adventure It’s a 15-minute drive along 2WD suitable dirt tracks from the Hillocks front office and requires a small day entry fee A post shared by Kangaroo Island Accommodation • Eco Luxury (@ecopiaretreat) is easy to find and a must-visit if you’re planning a trip to Kangaroo Island making the water colour very clear and irresistible Find the rockpool by driving past the Vivonne Bay jetty towards Point Ellen If you park in the big car park and then walk around 50 metres towards the point The Swimming Hole & Baleen Rock Pool are stunning wilderness retreats located at Whalers Way The Swimming Hole is located near the gated entrance while the Baleen rockpool is at the end of the property You will need to park at the gravel car park and walk down to these locations All About Adventure recommends that explorers exercise extreme caution at Baleen rockpool as it can be very dangerous when the swell comes up A post shared by @wonder.in.aunz If you travel down a 10km dirt road from Coulta you will find yourself at the stunning Greenly Beach There’s a free ocean-front camp nearby Greenly’s rock pool which provides the perfect rest stop for families and large groups The rock pool is home to hundreds of sea stars and ocean life so it wouldn’t be hard to spend hours here relaxing Mt Greenly is also nearby for sunrise and sunset hikes A post shared by Jordan | Travel Creator 📸 (@jordan_aaron) 20kms south of Venus Bay are the Talia caves and feature some secret rock pools around the corner walk down the stairs and instead turn left for the cave The uniquely shaped rockpools are very secluded and best experienced at low tide with small swells You should find approximately eight rockpools around the area A post shared by HAYDEN FAULKNER PHOTOGRAPHY (@hayden.faulkner.photography) Lady Bay Beach is another gem on the Fleurieu Peninsula nestled between Second Valley and Carrickalinga Lady Bay has come recommended for families with gorgeous white sand and lots of rockpools to explore Hot tip: Lady Bay is only a stone’s throw away from some of the best bakeries on the Fleurieu Peninsula A post shared by RACHEL • AUS • TRAVEL 🚌 (@rachelgrixti) the Carrickalinga rockpool is best experienced at low tide at the northern part of Carrickalinga Beach You will be able to find a few small private coves and rocky areas you can jump off There’s a path you can follow that can 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions Award-winning author Lucy Treloar introduces her new novel at the Aldinga Library on Thursday 1 August Days of innocence and wonder is Lucy’s third novel In this latest Author Talk hosted by Onkaparinga libraries Lucy will talk about her inspiration for the book its main twists and themes (without spoilers) Copies of Days of innocence and wonder will be available for purchase.  Days of innocence and wonder follows the story of Till haunted by the abduction of a childhood friend Till senses danger once more and escapes to the struggling country town of Wirowie (loosely based on the South Australian mid-north town of Terowie) to create a new life and home But it seems that menace and danger follow her Till must now decide to confront the darkness or keep on running Lucy’s 2015 novel Salt Creek won the Dobbie Literary Award and was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award and the UK's Walter Scott Prize. The novel based in the Coorong on Ngarrindjeri Country in the 1850s is the story of a white farming family and the Aboriginal boy they take in Told through the eyes of the family’s daughter the book explores the impact of white settlement and its destruction of First Nations culture won the Barbara Jefferis Award and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's and NSW literary awards It is a dystopian tale that follows the fate of Kitty Hawke the last remaining resident of an island that has started falling into the sea The Melbourne-based author was born in Malaysia and educated in England Sweden and Melbourne. She teaches Creative Writing free event starts at 6.30pm on Thursday 1 August at the Aldinga Library Bookings are essential, so reserve your spot at Eventbrite Commonwealth Games cycling champion Jay Sweet has been revealed as the victim of a brutal stabbing attack at Aldinga Beach was rushed to hospital after receiving a stab wound to his hand after an alleged assault at his residence on Hamilton Road  in Adelaide during a family barbecue Nine News footage showed Sweet being loaded into an ambulance with the knife still protruding from his hand The 48-year-old is a former professional cyclist who competed in the Tour de France and won gold during the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur emergency services responded to reports of the alleged incident with detectives surrounding the Hamilton Road property before police broke down the door using a mallet and a crowbar Those inside the property assisted police with their inquiries as cops tried to determine who stabbed Sweet and their motive police are investigating if the incident is connected to two reports of firebombings this week at Aldinga Beach and Old Reynella They are also investigating if there are bikie links to the stabbing and arsons with News Corp claiming there are probes into whether the incidents are part of a turf war relating to the control of the drug market in the southern suburbs of Adelaide Neither Sweet or his family are accused of any wrongdoing Police do not allege that they are involved in bikie gang or drug activity The cyclist retired in 2003 and moved to New Zealand He was once considered the fastest sprint cyclist in Australia Sweet runs a stone mason business called 'Sweet Stone' The company's Facebook page says it offers 'construction of all types of stone work Sign up to receive the Gourmet Traveller newsletter and offers we choose to share with you straight to your inbox  By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use with its sun-drenched beaches and shimmering waters sets the perfect stage for some of the country’s finest waterfront dining contemporary spaces in Sydney’s harbourside precincts to the more relaxed hidden gems tucked away along remote coasts these locations offer much more than just a meal They promise an experience.Picture yourself sipping a chilled glass of wine beach or lakeside while expertly crafted dishes highlight the very best of local produce—often freshly caught from the surrounding seas glistening views and an oft laid-back yet refined atmosphere these waterfront restaurants celebrate Australia’s vibrant culinary culture in the most stunning settings imaginable.Whether you’re after the elegance of a high-end dining room or the casual charm of an elevated beachside kiosk there’s no shortage of extraordinary places to sit back and soak up the view.Welcome to the very best of waterfront dining in Australia One of Sydney’s premier dining experiences can be found housed within the sweeping sails of the Opera House – welcome to Bennelong thorough staff and a comprehensive wine list are just the tip of the iceberg at this fan-favourite fine diner A night tucked away in the sleek confines of this gorgeous glasshouse resplendent with glittering harbour views is an evening you won’t forget in a hurry bennelong.com.au Iconic is an overused word, but it’s worthy in this context. A seemingly immovable presence in the pantheon of Australia’s great restaurants, Peter Gilmore’s Quay boasts excellent creative menus and perfect wine pairings backdropped by second-to-none views of Sydney Harbour It doesn’t get much better than this quay.com.au Sean’s feels like home or a home away from home; one where Bondi Beach is so close you almost feel the sand under your toes by the easy-going hospitality that only comes with experience as well as the charming mismatched furniture scallop-shell decorations and a menu recited from the chalkboard.  seansbondi.com Not that the longstanding long-lunch institution – with its sweet interiors well-drilled service and trusty 40-page wine list – needed much help you’re just as likely to lose yourself in the classically minded yet blisteringly current cooking as you are the glittery views over Balmoral Beach batherspavilion.com.au Few dining rooms in Australia are as true to their name as Beach the foam-white pavilion perched on the dunes of Byron’s Clarkes Beach Mediterranean-esque stylings pull the focus here (just slightly from the gorgeous view) with relaxed-but-refined plates and a hefty drinks list sure to suit any palate beachbyronbay.com.au Chef-owner Alessandro Pavoni and his team continue to deliver at this enduring but refreshingly relevant marina-side diner which sits well among the moored boats and the coastal-chic surroundings – all stucco walls Sip and snack to your heart’s content ormeggio.com.au Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Berowra Waters Inn is as close as you can get to dégustation dining on the water without getting wet Inside this solid sandstone and corrugated-tin pavilion chef-owner Brian Geraghty effortlessly combines modern techniques with native flavours Take a delicate plate of sliced raw kingfish doused in banksia vinegar and daikon or wagyu seared in its own fat and finished with fermented uni butter berowrawatersinn.com It would be easy for this Byron mainstay to rely purely on its good looks, but chef Jason Saxby brings genuine substance to the table. With its picture-postcard views, Mediterranean-via-Hollywood Hills façade and impeccably curated interiors, Raes is very much a scene and a picture book example of what Australian waterfront dining can be Snack on freshly shucked oysters and briny pastas alongside creative cocktails and chilled wines in a room as beautifully presented as the scenery that surrounds it raes.com.au A gentle marriage of French and Australian fare in the heart of Sydney Harbour can be found in something of an unlikely place at Whalebridge Bistro and Bar Eye-to-eye with the Harbour Bridge and just steps from the Opera House alfresco restaurant markets itself as the perfect destination for an elevated pre-theatre experience with unbeatable views whalebridge.com.au By fusing Japanese techniques with Italian hospitality, chef Federico Zanellato has created a dining experience that’s unlike anything else in Sydney at LuMi Set in an ultra-contemporary yet cosy glass “box” on Pyrmont Bay zippy dégustation menu is delivered by composed waitstaff who never miss a beat lumidining.com There’s never been a good reason not to go to Stokehouse View-deprived Melburnians have been packing the joint for years to perch above the boardwalk and stare thirstily at beach and bay swarmed and glittering in summer or hazy watercolour grey in winter Pair that quenching view with a seafood-forward menu stokehouse.com.au Pipis Kiosk includes an actual beachside takeaway kiosk in its toolbox but once inside the name becomes more vibe than literal sandy colours and large windows framing the shorefront view – says beachy and casual but the exceptional service and impeccable drinks list populated by talented small producers quickly indicate that Pipis doesn’t solely rest on its location pipiskiosk.com.au A crown jewel of destination dining in Victoria, Lake House continues to shine as a beacon of how to do it right leafy surrounds and shimmering lake views as you enjoy your colourful à la carte menu: the venue’s true headliner lakehouse.com.au relaxed interiors make Donovans a favourite of locals and visitors alike Book a table (or walk in) along the alfresco terrace and enjoy a Mediterranean-leaning menu in the open air donovans.com.au brick institution perched above the rocky cliffs of Sorrento on the sweeping Mornington Peninsula could possibly take the Melburnian cake in waterfront dining Pull up a chair in the Lawn Garden and watch the waves roll in with snacks and bubbles book into the Dining Room and admire the expansive rooms between sleek interiors Stay tuned for an upcoming rooftop project in 2025 hotelsorrento.com.au Andrew McConnell’s first interstate venue snagged a piece of prime real estate over Brisbane’s pride (AKA the Brown Snake, or the Brisbane River). Supernormal is set just above river and walkway level with options to sit right against the floor-to-ceiling windows or out on the terrace And for those particularly partial to a view pull up a chair at casual attaché Bar Miette just a flight of stairs above the main dining room brisbane.supernormal.net.au Stanley’s home spans two humming levels with evocative parquetry and low-lit murals while out on the deck it’s all about ace city and water views The new upstairs overhaul saw the addition of Stan’s intimate interiors are certainly something to see has an answer to every question you throw at it just a short stroll down the boardwalk lies split-level izakaya Yoko and its sister restaurant Greca Both excellent options with gorgeous views stanleyrestaurant.com.au You might wonder if diners ever catch some sea spray through the picture windows at Rick Shores airy space is always packed with locals and tourists alike but it’s always been backed up by substance: take the Sichuan-style red curry of roasted duck with sweet lychee or its signature: the Moreton Bay bug roll rickshores.com.au while the menu casts local seafood as its star with Coffin Bay oysters seared scallops and spanner crab spaghetti lining the menu And holiday mode switches on with the cocktail menu where coconut chilli Margaritas and limoncello Spritzes cool off the Sunshine Coast heat bisctroc.com.au Any seafood that graces your table at Fosh comes with a strict guarantee: it’s all line caught and served within 24 hours of catch Snack on house-made brioche and bottarga or a delicate fish finger sandwich on the outdoor terrace resplendent with views of the Brisbane River and surrounding cityscape kick back and relax riverside with Fosh’s Sunset Sunday special menu foshportside.com.au The Star of Greece has been a staple in South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula for over 20 years sharing its name with a local 1800s shipwreck Mediterranean-influenced dishes (with seafood as the core of the menu) the food here makes out like the restaurant’s surrounds: light showcasing what the abundant region has to offer in a fine-and-friendly dining approach where guests tastebuds are taken on a “little adventure” starofgreece.com.au Set right along the sandy shore of tranquil Aldinga Beach seafood-forward restaurant owned by dedicated locals is one to remember Pearl deals a chic-yet-comfortable setting With an option to eat in at the restaurant or take away from the kiosk guests are able to customise their experience and even dine with the sand between their toes pearlaldingabeach.com.au “Big” might be Gibney’s stock-in-trade but the operation proves big can also be beautiful Set just across from the fringes of popular Cottesloe Beach this seafood-forward diner ticks all the boxes fiery kitchen and catch beef and fish seared on the grill side-by-side or opt for al fresco elegance in a comfortable yet chic seaside booth gibneycottesloe.com While vineyards, forests and a man-made lake are the estate’s most visible assets, it’s the kitchen garden that exerts the strongest influence on the plate at Millbrook (though a seat at the lake’s lapping edge does sweeten the deal) Although a Mother Nature-forward menu and kitchen philosophy call most of the shots value-packed estate wines and other human touches that make lunch at this destination cellar door restaurant (still) so essential millbrook.wine The azure hues of one of Perth’s most famous beaches are best admired from this absolute beachfront restaurant Here you can lap up the Indian Ocean with a side of just shucked oysters joined by a crisp glass of Margaret River rose indigooscar.com.au Sun-drenched flavours on the water’s edge get a Tasmanian twist at Restaurant Maria in Hobart The food here spans the Med from Spain to Lebanon but there are distinctive Tasmanian influences throughout thanks to local produce and native ingredients plus a quintessential Tassie view of deceptively cold clear water just a window pane away. Every dish here is a tribute to time-honoured traditions and tastes matched with impeccable local produce and outstanding service to create an experience that is greater than the sum of its parts restaurantmaria.com.au Even on a low-season Monday night, there isn’t a spare seat in the house at Stillwater Unfailingly upbeat and attentive service may be one reason; the enduring warmth of the restored mill – framed by stone walls timber beams and Tamar River views – another. Come for a quick sip and snack or settle in for the long haul with a meticulous set menu stillwater.com.au A reformed lawyer from Brisbane with an undergraduate’s degree in arts and languages Charlotte (in a very “pinch me” moment) got her start in publishing as editorial coordinator at Gourmet Traveller magazine Now working across the Australian Women’s Weekly Food and Gourmet Traveller as a digital producer her days in court have been traded for luxurious long lunches and an enduring love affair with food Based in the Big Smoke (Sydney) with a growing resume of dishes and destinations under her belt you can take the girl out of Brisbane but not the Brisbane out of the girl… you’re as likely to find Charlotte sipping perfectly chilled reds in Sydney’s slickest spots as you are to see her clutching a watered down beer and barracking for the AFL’s finest