Hero Collection Holiday Stays

08/08/2024

Sometimes a beach escape is just what the doctor ordered. The sounds of the birds, the sound of the waves and a good dash of sun ☀️

Herocollection.com.au/Betty

17/06/2024

After a day at the beach and dinner and drinks on the deck, a comfy King Size bed awaits in each of the 3 bedrooms at “Betty”.

🫶 HeroCollection.com.au/betty

South Coast NSW

11/06/2024

Heading to Launceston over Winter? Stay in the apartment that now occupies the warehouse of Mr Blundstone's northern rival, James Barnes Bootmaker in the early 1900's.

In 1909, James Barnes gifted to the Empty Stocking Appeal a parcel of boots he made to “kindly use your judgment as to how they are disposed of.”

Due to a cancellation, Madiba Apartment is available. It's bright and spacious, with a big comfy couch that looks out toward the monkeys across the road at City Park.

Off-street parking at the door is included. Check out Madiba on the link below.

https://www.herocollection.com.au/madiba

Madiba is a modern loft style apartment built for the feeling of freedom with wide open space, high spec kitchen and appliances, King Size AH Beard bed in a sound insulated bedroom, free off street parking, bathroom with shower and bath, laundry and separate toilet. 5 star reviewed.

28/03/2024

Absolutely one of Australia’s most hidden secrets… we 🤎 the First Basin of Cataract Gorge.

Is it even Autumn? 🍂🧡🤎
Still in a Summer daze here in Launnie 😁☀️
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📍 Launceston
Repost

04/03/2024

HELP PLEASE!

We are the custodians of the two end buildings in Tamar Street Launceston, the townhouse and what used to be the two story shop and boot factory (mid last century) beside.

The two properties used to be the home and workshop of James Barnes the bootmaker who was a keen supporter of the Empty Stocking Appeal. Prior to that the townhouse was built and owned by Jacob Turner and his wife Jane who was also on the committee to build the Methodist Church in Frederick Street (now part of City Mission buildings).

They were split titles and owners since the 70s we believe, and while still two titles, they’re now back with one single owner (us).

We have spent the last 8 years restoring the townhouse including sandblasting wrought iron, replacing gables and repointing (some still to do), as well as waterproofing, safety compliance and major renovations in both buildings on the inside. The workshop building has had two apartments built inside.

The last major part is the facade of the ‘workshop’. It was given the big glass ‘shop front’ and the box awning (that trucks and motorhomes keep hitting), but we want to restore this facade in line with heritage and allow it to tell the story of Mr Barnes, his disagreements with Mr Blundstone (the other bookmaker) and all the history we’ve uncovered.

The problem…

No one has any photos of this part of the street. I think because it’s right across from the Albert Hall, everyone’s camera pointed across the road for the last 100 years.

Is there anyone out there that can provide us more information on history, and even better a photo?!

Thanks so much. We are honoured to own these properties and don’t want their stories to be lost.

19/01/2024

We went to Dada Muse today, a massive locally owned collection of the works of Salvador Dali.

It's amazing to have this as a gallery in Launceston. The last pic is me with my favourite Dali - you might think it's a US President, but it becomes a whole different image when you get closer.

Highly recommended, just two blocks from our Kennedy, Harvey and Madiba properties in Launceston.