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Sweet discovery in the Northern Territory

June 25, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 5 Comments

(Was the best tour out of Darwin) Update March 2022 - Unfortunately Outback Floatplane Tours was a victim of the lack of tourism during COVID and they are no longer in operation. SO, this now becomes a special travel memory. ) The dull whirr of the floatplane’s engine makes conversation impossible inside the cabin, but the captivating view over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory Tagged With: Adventure in the Northern Territory, day trips from Darwin, Fun things to do near Darwin, Outback adventures, Outback Floatplane Adventures, Tourism Top End, Where to see crocodiles in Australia

Cruising Nitmiluk Gorge

June 7, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

A memorable Northern Territory experience There are numerous ways to get up close and personal with the impressive scenery and wildlife in Nitmiluk National Park.  Traditional Owners, the Jawoyn and Dagomen people allow visitors access to the park and one morning in the middle of May, I'm taking a boat cruise on the first two of the thirteen gorges … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory, Solo Tagged With: Cruise on the Nitmiluk National Gorge, Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, what to see and do in the Northern Territory

Why not climb a mountain?

April 29, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Hiking Mt Maroon Good Friday might be a day of rest for some, but for me, it was a day to hike a mountain. I’d responded to a media call out to join the epic Moonrise on Mount Maroon on Friday, April 19. The requirements: A writer/journalist who is fit enough to hike the seven-hour return night hike Available to depart at 2 pm on Good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Queensland, Solo Tagged With: climbing Mt Maroon, hiking, Hiking in the Scenic Rim, middle aged woman climbs mountain, Mt Barney National Park, Mt Maroon

The best of Brisbane’s weekend escapes

April 29, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of a long stretch of beach taken from a high point

A few years ago, I wrote a story for the Upsider.com.au (sadly, the website no longer exists) so here is the story that was published. These are a few of the places I'd recommend you escape to if you're live locally (like me), or are a visitor to Brissie.  With the recent 'catastrophic' weather event we've experienced (end of February 2022 at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, My Top Ten or Five, Queensland Tagged With: Brisbane escapes, Brisbane's top getaways, Top four day escapes close to Brisbane, weekend escapes near Brisbane, what are the hot destinations in Brisbane

A grave connection

January 27, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Maybe not travel related - but I am proud of this profile piece I wrote for the Sydney Morning Herald's GoodWeekend Magazine for their Two of Us segment, featuring a lovely couple from Brisbane Pete and Mandy published June 24th, 2018.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Feature Style Stories, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: Good Weekend Magazine, Two of Us

Australia in spring

October 26, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Unique Aussie experiences After a really pleasant mild winter, spring hit Brisbane with a thud today. Temperatures jumping to 36 degrees and its only the end of October.  We're in for a hot summer. But it is still technically spring and despite the soaring temperature gauge we continue to experience the things spring brings. (Did you like all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre Tagged With: Australian icons, magpie season, magpies, Queensland in spring, Spring in Australia, what to be aware of in Australia

Brisbane Top ten things to do

September 6, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

You know I love my city and any chance to write about it I take it! Here's my story published on Top Oz Tours website on Top Ten Things to do in Brisbane Brisbane City Cat on Brisbane River Image: Jennifer Johnston … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Queensland Tagged With: #thisisqueensland, Brisbane, Brisbane city, Sunshine State, Top Ten things to do in Brisbane

One of Australia’s most unique 4WD adventures – an epic road trip from Brisbane to Broome and back again

July 25, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of a red-coloured dirt road surrounded by scrubland on either side

One couple’s classic Aussie 4WD adventure involved a 15,000 kilometre road trip from Brisbane to Broome and back Explore more of Australia on a road trip My friends Cyndy and David have become Australian explorers via their caravan and 4WD vehicle. They love nothing more than planning a route, checking on the weather forecasts (Australia has its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia Tagged With: #4WD, Brisbane to Broome, Driving from Brisbane to Broome, Grey nomads in Australia, Tips on driving Brisbane to Broome, where to drive in Australia

Brisbane – its all about you

June 8, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

The renaissance of Brisbane There’s more to the capital of Queensland than agreeable weather, a dizzying choice of adventure and culinary attractions are generating attention. That was the lead for the article I submitted to Going Places, Malaysian Airlines in-flight magazine about my home city. Take a read of the full article called Brisbane … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Queensland, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre Tagged With: #thisisqueensland, Brisbane, Discover Brisbane, what to see and do in Brisbane

Five of the best day trips from Brisbane

January 17, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image showing of a cantilever bridge and city buildings behind the bridge

Brisbane is fast becoming the Aussie travel destination of choice Brisbane has all points of the compass covered when it comes to great day trip destinations. The Queensland capital is ideally placed as a base to explore everything Southeast Queensland has to offer, and here are some suggestions for 10 amazing spots to visit from the river … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: Brisbane, What to do near Brisbane

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