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With spring comes a rare sighting of the peacock pelican in all its magnificent plumage. Seen in the Woy Woy Channel by photographer Jennifer Hartich.

It’s spring, with all that means: gardens bursting back into life, our national parks and forests alive with new colour and new life. The anticipation of warmer weather, beach visits and fun on the water. We couldn’t resist bursting into the joys of spring a little ourselves in this issue – starting with our front cover and then featuring some of the best wildflower walks in our beautiful bushlands. Spring also brings new fashion trends and colours that you can read about in our Loving Local pages.

Our design and style writers have been busy bringing you trends and tips to create a welcoming look and feel to your home that will stand the test of time. For the inner you, there are ways to unleash the creative beast within. And to feed that other inner you, the foodie side, we visit an amazing restaurant by the lake at Trinity Point, and at home find ways to keep you feeling energised and healthy. c

ELYSIA WELLNESS RETREAT COMPETITION WINNER Congratulations to Carolyn Roberts on a well-deserved luxury break at Elysia Wellness Retreat in the Hunter Valley.

PUBLISHER Catharine Retter editorial@coastpublishing.com.au

SUB EDITORS Helen Hayes • Caroline Riches

ART DIRECTOR Jude Rowe, Agave Creative Group

PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHERS Steve Daggar • Jennifer Hartich • Lisa Haymes • Grace Lutwyche • Grace Picot

PRINCIPAL WRITERS Megan Arkinstall • Angela Bennetts • Poppy Bevan • Jennifer Ennion • Suzy Jarratt • Joanne Karcz • James Lutwyche • Mandi McIntosh • Angiee Redden • Catharine Retter • Luke Talbot • Paul Urquhart • Julie Wright

ILLUSTRATORS Maps: Guy Holt • Lauren Merrick

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ON THE COVER Coast boronia against a scribbly bark gum in Brisbane Water National Park. Photo by Steve Daggar.