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Case 02: Took the long way to dinner. Ask the locals, read the land, find her before sunset. Find her and go in the draw for $250 to dine at Doot Doot Doot, Jackalope.

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Editor's pick · Spring '26

Laura at Pt Leo Estate

Choose Laura for a considered, multi-course meal. Allow time to walk the sculpture park before or after lunch.

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Jackalope

The architecture is doing the work. Book Doot Doot Doot for dinner the same night, the room rate justifies the splurge.

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Editor's pick · Spring '26

Ten Minutes by Tractor

Three vineyards, one table, and the Wallis Pinot is the pour. The architecture does the rest.

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Editor's pick · Spring '26

Bushrangers Bay walk

A properly wild coast walk with a steep descent and a real payoff. Check conditions before you go, then allow enough time for the climb back.

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Ridge to Sea, two nights
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Editor's pick · Spring '26

The Peninsula pub crawl

Six pubs, three routes, and a day built around them rather than squeezed between other plans. Pick the route by which way the wind is blowing.

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Three calls, selected for the days ahead. Check dates before you make the drive.

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