Absolutely love this place. Literally have a bit of everything!…read moreHave been looking for quite some time now and finally found a proper outdoor beer garden setting at a real good price. Delivery was within a couple of days too. https://www.swanstreet.com.au/outdoor-furniture/outdoor-setting/ Will definitely be going back.

Just before I head off on an adventure overseas I make sure to pop into Bogong Equipment. Even if I…read moream not going anywhere adventurous I will still come here and have a look as it gets me in the mood for travelling. You never really know what you are going to find that will come in handy on your trip. The last time I was here I brought some biodegradable travel soap and shampoo. I don't know if it would pass a green wash but I felt good for buying it. Bogong Equipment has everything needed for those serious adventures, from freeze dried food to climbing equipment. The staff are also very well educated and most likely you will find that at least someone in the store has done a similar adventure to what you are about to go on and will give you the correct advice.

So, stumbled in here to ask for a book. Left with a knife, a water filter and some amazing advice…read more Our help came from our new friend HP. Honest, straightforward and knowledgeable about the area, HP helped us pick our next destination as well as the gear to buy. Giving them 5 stars and a high five. These guys rock.

Great place place with excellent coffee and outstanding service…read more If you feel like a meal or just a snack food is always well presented and tasty. This is a very popular spot for those with a penchant for 2 wheel transport. Frank Carrum

We have Cafe Racer for the pedal pushers, now we have Cafe Moto for those of us that like a motor…read more What a place. Arrived around lunch time and the staff were very accommodating and allowed me to have a breakfast menu. The meal was large, delicious and the poached eggs were cooked to perfection. What a great place. Plenty of parking and only a hop, skip and jump to the beach. I'll certainly out this on the regular list.

In a hardware world dominated by big chains like Bunnings, Mitre10 and soon to come Masters an…read moreindependent hardware store stands alone. Big Buzz Handy Hardware relies on its customers, as well as its stock to stay upright. Get all your garden and home improvement needs met here and experience friendly local service at the same time. Needs tips? Ask the staff. For us home improvement novices big warehouses full of stock can sometime be overwhelming, that's where Big Buzz can help. Don't get me wrong Bunnings is great, but sometimes you just want a downscaled hardware experience. Clearly that's not just my view as this hardware store can get downright busy come warmer months so join the queue and show your home how much you care.

Useful hardware store. Perfect to pick up a bit of varnish or a padlock…read more Don't expect a range of mowers or a full range of carpets just the essentials here. Staff are friendly and prices are very reasonable. And they do have a variety of some tools so worth a look!

Just visited Nick and the team for some repairs. Absolute gentlemen. Looking forward to doing…read morebusiness with you guys again. Keep up the great work!

An interesting start…read more Testing Grounds is a outdoor arts studio and beer garden on an abandoned demolition site left by the YMCA 30 odd years ago. Growing from the rubble is a pallet type pop-up garden similar to Pop-up Patch in Fed Square and a several shipping containers; two for art spaces and one as a bar. I understand that the profits from the bar will go towards up and coming artists. Given the immense size of the place (2000sqm) and that it is only a week old, it can feel rather overwhelming. Although, one advantage I have seen with all this space is locals bringing their dogs down for a play while having a beer or coffee. Something not possible at other intercity bars. The current bar selection is very limited with only two type of beer (Kooinda golden ale or pale ale) and coffee are "homestyle" french press. Its early days for Testing Grounds but it reminds me of Riverland and Section 8 when they first opened. Very basic fitout with a great location. With a good group of regulars that keep the place alive I could easily see a vibrant future. With the initial plan to be open for a year .... time will tell.

They have organic certified everything. It's quite rear to…read morefind the freshness and variety that The Common Good has. Definitely it's the place for a healthy diet with the best products.

A friendly community store with a focus on shopping locally, ethical and sustainably. It's a family…read moreaffair and I hope you visit when the very cute toddler is there, ready and willing to assist. Great range of the standard health food fare, you know, the organic, gluten free, dairy free stuff. Then this place gets exciting: handmade salami (which looked incredible and I don't eat meat so that's saying something), carob Easter eggs, several raw-sugar free-chocolates, giant jars of Pat's cultured veg, kombucha, organic sourdough hot cross buns. On this occasion we has chocolate solidly in our sights... can you tell it's Easter time!! It was great listening to the owner talk about each of the chocolates, we were so excited try our purchases they didn't survive the car ride! Call in, grab a basket and stock up!

I can whole heartedly recommend Thomas & Co. to anyone looking for something a little more unique…read morethan is ordinarily found in homewares stores in Australia. Beyond the vast (and eclectic) range of goods, the service from all staff is exceptional. They are truly willing to go well beyond expectations to make absolutely certain you are happy with your purchase. Having purchased a custom made Salon couch from these folks (that ended up not fitting in the house - long story, but the store is looking after the issue perfectly), I can honestly not sing their praises highly enough. I've read a few reviews from unhappy customers and simply can't understand how their situations arose - you'd really have to try to have a negative experience here.

Thomas Gannan is one of those great shops that just seems to attract people. From its clever window…read moredisplays and quirky products, it certainly seems to have a lot going on. And this is very true. The busy store carries a wide range of homeware - from dazzling lighting, jazzy cushions, trendy table matter, witty décor pieces and functional kitchen ware. It also has a lovely range of children's toys, room accessories and gifts. But more importantly, Thomas Gannan carries a good mix of exclusive Jardan sofas and stunning Arthur G lounges. It also features a selection of environmentally sustainable Australian timber furniture, which can be custom made to suit your needs. I've bought quite a few presents from this store and have always been impressed by the service. It's not often that a sales person asks whether you would like a new piece but they do here!