Chasing a white Christmas Where I live on Australia’s east coast, Christmas falls smack bang in the middle of summer, and it's hot. So hot in fact Christmas Day usually involves a swim in the pool just to bring the body temperature down. If you’re lucky enough to be in an air-conditioned home, Christmas lunch is enjoyed in a room regulated at a … [Read more...]
Recommended short getaways in Australia and New Zealand
Chuffed to be included in blogger Dean Williamson from Lavidaglobal.com list of the best places in Australia and New Zealand for a short getaway "To show you some of the magnificent places you might be missing we have asked some experienced travellers to let us in on their favourite places in Australia and New Zealand to get away for a few … [Read more...]
Top End magic – there’s plenty of adventure culture and history in Darwin
As the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin is renowned for fun and adventure, but an interesting mixture of history and the slightly obscure is found in the Top End - when you know where to look. Darwin’s unique charm and character is a by-product not only of its geographical location - history and a couple of natural events played a role. … [Read more...]
Where to find Queensland’s award winning wineries
Discovering Queensland's world-class wineries I’m partial to being outdoors and love to follow the hiking trails through the Australian bush. It had been way too long between visits to Girraween National Park. How long? My eldest, James was almost six when I last clambered over the magnificent granite boulders with some very special friends … [Read more...]
Darwin lights up for tropical summer
Darwin is in perpetual summer mode. It's a place where winter attire is a rare requirement. But a noticeable change occurs when November 1 rolls around and the wet season rains appear heralding the start of ‘tropical summer.’ Dramatic thunderstorms bring a welcome respite from the heat and at dusk sunset lovers observe radiant golden colours as the … [Read more...]
Where to find the love in the Granite Belt Region
I’m not talking about the love of the Bachelor / Bachelorette kind. Rather where you’ll find 'lovely' experiences in this rural region thanks to the passion and determination of the locals. Queensland is the big-hearted State One thing I know about Queenslanders is we’re a resilient bunch. We have an innate ability to draw on our inner … [Read more...]
A popular day tour to the Tiwi Islands
Meeting Tiwi locals and learning about their island culture Passing the island’s southern coastline from the open deck of our SeaLink ferry, I see nothing beyond the dense thicket of trees hugging the white sandy shore. As we enter Shoal Bay, I spy multi-coloured corrugated rooves peeking through the trees indicating the first sign of civilisation … [Read more...]
Seattle and its love of literature
When it's not raining Seattle is a city brimming with oodles of outdoor experiences. But when it is raining and that's often (on average it rains 152 days per year) there's plenty of indoor culture to be found. Including having the most bookstores per capita than any other US city. And when I discovered Seattle is a UNESCO-designated … [Read more...]
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
What to do at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland is brimming with bushwalking experiences and wildlife. Day-trippers and overnight guests can escape from the daily grind by exploring the many trails inside Lamington National Park. I have a few suggestions on how … [Read more...]
What you can expect to see in Lamington National Park
Take a walk in Lamington National Park Want to know what it's like to walk through a rainforest reminiscent of the forests that covered the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana? A strange noise breaks the gentle silence of the rainforest. Initially, my thoughts were it sounds like the cries of a baby, but then as it repeats, my brain likens it to … [Read more...]
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