An unexpected night of luxury. How I went from sleeping in my car to overnighting in a five-star villa near Devonport Tasmania What is The Cove The Cove Tasmania, as the name implies is nestled in a cove on Tassie’s north west coast. Perched on a cliff above a stony beach, The Cove is for discerning travelers seeking a serene and picturesque … [Read more...]
Quaffers have luxe cabins for a comfortable stay in Queensland’s Granite Belt
To the Granite Belt from Brisbane Recently I made another trip to the Granite Belt Region. A few weeks ago I was with a group of travel writers from the @astw_inc heading to the annual long lunch in granitebeltwinecountry . From Brisbane the Granite Belt Region is located southwest - a smidge under three hour’s drive. This time I … [Read more...]
Luxe Glamping tents in Longreach provide an authentic outback adventure
Glamping in Longreach is like a safari in Africa without the African animals Swap the city for the Outback In June 2023 I stayed in one of the Glamping Tents belonging to Mitchell Grass Retreats on the outskirts of Longreach. I’ll never forget waking up on my first morning. Looking out from my king bed, through the tent’s insect screens out … [Read more...]
The soaring heights of love
A story of love, adventure, and a passion for nature that culminated in the protection of a Tasmanian wilderness region for future generations to enjoy This story was published in MiNDFOOD Magazine in August 2022. It is the story that was selected as a finalist in the Australian Society of Travel Writers Awards for Excellence 2023, in the … [Read more...]
The Queensland Outback is calling
Feel like you are part of the landscape, learn about the Outback history and meet the characters of Western Queensland on an Outback Aussie Tour. I’ve lived in Queensland the majority of my life and never ventured further west than Charlotte Plains. A few months ago I rectified that oversight and travelled solo to Outback Queensland. I flew into … [Read more...]
Cooking up a storm outside of Hobart
In June 2022 I did a hands-on cooking class at the Agrarian kitchen in New Norfolk. This full-day experience (9am – 4pm) included a delicious lunch, cooked by the class under the watchful eye and expert tutelage of Rodney Dunn. In 2008 Rodney and his wife Séverine Demanet began conducting cooking classes at their Agrarian Kitchen Cooking … [Read more...]
Springbrook and Tamborine Rainforest Tour
Located south of Brisbane in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Springbrook National Park and Tamborine National Park are packed with scenic highlights. This tour will show you the best of both these verdant rainforest wonderlands. Visitors to Brisbane are spoilt for choices of spectacular landscapes to enjoy. As a guest of Queensland Day Tours … [Read more...]
A hidden gem in the southern Flinders Ranges where music and wine go hand in hand
Meet David and Margaret Blesing whose boutique winery in Bangor is well worth deviating off the main road. The roses are the first thing to catch my attention as we arrive at Blesing's Garden Wines Row upon row of rose bushes awash with plump healthy blooms swaying in the gentle breeze. Deprived as I am of such beauties in humid Brisbane, … [Read more...]
Discovering nature, culture and adventure on Australia’s Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is not all about surf, sand, and sunshine although they’re three very good reasons to visit Australia’s sixth-largest city. I’ve written about my love for the Gold Coast hinterland, but mid-way through last year over 36 hours, I discovered a few hidden gems on the Goldie – a couple friends told me I must visit, others I’m now telling … [Read more...]
A nostalgic road trip from Adelaide to the Eyre Peninsula
With jaw-droppingly stunning coastlines, National Parks, endless stretches of white sandy beaches, unique marine creatures not seen elsewhere in the world, and intriguing maritime history, South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is the ideal place for nature enthusiasts with a penchant for the ocean. It’s also the place where my father spent his youth and … [Read more...]
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