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We know the Macleay Valley Coast is the perfect place to make holiday memories that last a lifetime, and that’s exactly why Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Parks are giving you the chance to win a massive $1000 voucher to come back, when you’re ready, to spend on your next getaway. Maybe it’s that time you[...]
The last two months took us all on a roller coaster of emotions as we experienced the effects of COVID-19 locally, nationally and globally. As the world began to grind to a halt, one North Coast woman found a silver lining. Free from distractions, Elize Strydom was able to reassess her life and work out[...]
“The Kombis were part of people’s lifestyle,” says Steve Hopkins, who, along with his wife Rhonda has restored dozens of them. “It’s important to keep the Kombi alive so future generations can see what life was like in the 50’s and 60’s,” he adds. In these days of disposable culture where things break down and are thrown away and everything is fast, shiny and new, a restored Kombi is like a slice of perfectly preserved history. It is also a display of true craftsmanship, much like a lovingly restored piece of art.
