When we travel somewhere new we like to find out a bit more about the local wildlife and head out to see it in it’s natural habitat. With no native mammals on Norfolk Island there are two main areas of interest, what lies beneath the…
Get a birds eye view from among the stunning Mountain Ash trees at the Otway Treetop Walk or whizz through the mid-layers on the Otway Fly There’s always something that stands out when we’re planning to visit a new area and one of the non-negotiable stops on…
A comprehensive travel guide to things to do on Norfolk Island plus where to eat, stay and play on this sub-tropical island paradise We recently headed over to Norfolk Island for a 4 day short break. We had a fabulous introduction to this sub-tropical paradise but…
Looking for a guide to the best Norfolk Island restaurants, cafes and artisan producers? Try our top 7 picks and you won’t be disappointed! An island by definition can be expected to have some limitations with fresh food availability and choice. I’d expected Norfolk Island to…
Sea World Australia is a marine wildlife park combined with thrill rides, aquatic animal shows & educational presentations all on the gorgeous Gold Coast. We recently spent a day in the park courtesy of the Sea World team and wanted to share our tips for getting…
The Yarra Valley Lodge, set on the Heritage Golf Course, is a convenient base to explore the valley & nearby ranges on a short break from Melbourne city. We couldn’t visit Melbourne and not spend a couple of days exploring the beautiful Yarra Valley and…
Get a birds eye view of Melbourne city from 285 metres above the ground on the Eureka skydeck or take on the Edge experience if you dare. When you arrive in a new city one of the first things to do is get up high…
A comprehensive travel guide for first time visitors. Answering your questions on top things to do in Melbourne and of course where to eat, stay and play. Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city and the capital of the State of Victoria. It’s a city both…
On a recent Melbourne city stay we based ourselves out of Peppers Docklands. a modern and vibrant Melbourne hotel and put MOMAMI, their signature Asian Fusion restaurant to the test.
A wine tasting, a gourmet picnic basket packed with tasty local treats and a leisurely summers afternoon to spend between the vines and the creek in the Gold Coast hinterlands. Yes, I’d say life is looking pretty good.
While visiting Mooloolaba Beach recently we were invited to visit the aquarium and marine displays at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. We hadn’t been for several years so were very excited to head back and take a look around again. The aquarium is a labyrinth of…
Local festivals are a great time to visit a Japanese Temple or Shrine. This large UNESCO listed temple is especially beautiful during the cherry blossoms and the Hanami Gyoretsu festival but it’s not the only season that it’s excels.