Picture Perfect: 26 Spots Primed for Socialising
Beautiful spots like these are where drinking, chatting and eating with friends is bound to extend into the wee hours of the morning
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Having the gang over for some drinks is always fun especially when you have the right set-up. Whether it’s a spot next to the fire for a cosy cheese platter and wine, or a barbecue next to the pool involving dive bombs, you can often have more fun staying in than going out. Which of the following at home entertainer’s quarters can you see yourself and your friends kicking back in? Let us know in the Comments section.
Having the gang over for some drinks is always fun especially when you have the right set-up. Whether it’s a spot next to the fire for a cosy cheese platter and wine, or a barbecue next to the pool involving dive bombs, you can often have more fun staying in than going out. Which of the following at home entertainer’s quarters can you see yourself and your friends kicking back in? Let us know in the Comments section.
1. Letting the view speak for itself. Wye River, Victoria.
2. A cosy outdoor area calling for red wine and blankets. Forestville, NSW.
3. Secluded with no chance of disturbing the neighbours. Byron Bay, NSW.
4. Marooned on a tropical island. Hamilton Island, Queensland.
5. Surrounded by the sounds of nature. Cedar Creek, Queensland.
6. On the water’s edge. Sydney, NSW.
7. Toasting with bubbles, in bubbles. Sydney, NSW.
8. Keeping warm next to the fire. Sydney, NSW.
9. Playing bartender and mixing cocktails. Melbourne, Victoria.
10. Lazing around on a daybed with an Aperol Spritz. Palm Beach, NSW.
11. Where you’ll never run out of wine. Sydney, NSW.
12. Sinking down into an entertaining pit. Sydney, NSW.
13. From drinks to games. Central Highlands, Queensland.
14. Afternoon catch-ups under the pergola. Melbourne, Victoria.
15. A pizza party in the back garden. Melbourne, Victoria.
16. Cooking in the ultimate outdoor kitchen. Beaumauris, Victoria.
17. Watch some sports with the lads. Brisbane, Queensland.
18. When entertaining outdoors looks like it’s indoors. Sydney, NSW.
19. Switch from dinner to drinks. Sydney, NSW.
20. Get comfy with the right outdoor seating. Sydney, NSW.
21. Catching up around the fire pit. Avoca Beach, NSW.
22. Wine, cheese and star gazing. Melbourne, Victoria.
23. Sophisticated catch-ups with a lookout. Perth, WA.
24. Swim on up to the bar. Melbourne, Victoria.
25. Dinner parties in a whimsical setting. Melbourne, Victoria.
26. Different zones for all kinds of social activity. Sorrento, Victoria.