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A Cruisy Collab

Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events, Travel, Culture Posted by kdpo

A collaboration between Kiwi chef Josh Emett, of Waiheke Island’s The Oyster Inn, and Raes, the gorgeous Byron Bay boutique hotel and dining room, was a meeting of two icons.

The Motel With The Most

Travel Posted by kdpo

It’s easy to see why retro motels are all the rage. They’re a slice of Australian history, wrapped up in the gold-tinged nostalgia of childhood – and they make the perfect excuse for a roadtrip.

A Keen Bean

Jack Murat, Lifestyle, Events, Travel, Culture Posted by kdpo

The KDPO office’s love of coffee is legendary – which makes it double the fun that one of our clients is Jack Murat, the pioneering Australian single origin coffee bean farmers changing the caffeine game.

Raes & Perrier-Jouët get arty

Raes on Wategos, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Travel, Culture Posted by kdpo

Byron Bay’s iconic luxury boutique, spa and restaurant Raes added another string to its bow this year when it kicked off its inaugural Artist in Residence program with artist Stanislas Piechaczek.

Going deep at Raes on Wategos

Raes on Wategos, Hospitality, Travel, Culture Posted by kdpo

We figured it was our duty to pack the sandals and linens and head north again to check out the new additions to our favourite beachside destination.

You heard it through the grapevine

Young Gun of Wine, Lifestyle, Events, Travel Posted by kdpo

Australia’s best Young Gun of Wine (YGOW to keep things short) just wrapped up its 12th competition year! The Final 12 Trophy event was held at Mona on Monday 18th June, and team KDPO was there, front and centre, wine glass polished and ready.

Going straight to the salty source of it all

CAPI, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events, Travel, Culture Posted by kdpo

This year CAPI’s bullet-shaped bottles shot to number one, taking out Best Tonic Water at the 2017/18 World Beverage Competition (it’s just one of their 12 prestigious awards to-date). So when they were set to launch their new Native Tonic, we thought it best to host it somewhere that felt worlds apart from the competition.

Unlocking the stories behind traditional distilling techniques

Asahi Premium Beverages, Lifestyle, Events, Travel, Culture Posted by kdpo

Mark Twain once said, “too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough”. We’re inclined to believe him (especially since that moustache of his would’ve trapped a lot of whisky).

The city that never sleeps just got extra caffeinated

Bluestone Lane, Hospitality, Travel Posted by kdpo

Any stroll down Swan Street (or Brunswick Street, or Gertrude Street, Glenferrie Road, or Chapel Street or… the list goes on) will prove that Melbourne loves American style dining. But you’re unlikely to see a Starbucks unless you’re en route to the airport because we need our Melbourne coffee (goshdarnit!).

Bringing a fresh meaning to effervescence

CAPI, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events, Travel, Culture Posted by kdpo

If the fizzy stuff saves your life from time to time, you’ll know no one does it better than CAPI. They’ve remained a family-owned, family-run business since they started out in 2012. But there’s only so much growing you can do before you need to upgrade your office.

A ray of sunshine at Raes on Wategos

Raes on Wategos, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Travel Posted by kdpo

Byron Bay. Turquoise seas, tropical rainforests and sand so fine it dimples like silk under your toes. It’s perfect. And Rae’s on Wategos is the perfect place to make the most of it.

Let the sky be your canvas

Under Sky, Lifestyle, Travel Posted by kdpo

Camping under the stars with your favourite people but the magnificence of the bush and the constellations to keep you company. Pity it’s so rare to find actually this kind of tranquillity.