Category: Oceania
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Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walking Track
To the east of Sydney city lies one of the most beautiful coastal walking tracks in NSW; the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walking Track. Also known as the Eastern Beaches Coastal Track, this walk covers roughly 6km from the north of Bondi Beach to Coogee beach and can take you a leisurely 1-2 hour stroll…
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Tasmania Road Trip
Tasmania, the island down under… or should it be down down under? Originally named Van Diemen’s Land by European settlers, it would have to be the lesser-known state of Australia but Tasmania is a real treat. Many things come to mind when I think of Tasmania including endless national parks, walking trails to stunningly empty beaches, fury…
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Wilderness Retreat
When wanting to travel the world it doesn’t always mean you have to buy a plane ticket and jet to another country. There is usually plenty to explore in your own backyard and that’s the case for me living in the east coast of Australia! I made a promise to myself to visit a new…
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The Hunter Valley
You can’t beat a little weekender away and what better place than travelling a little over 2 hours north of Sydney to the beautiful Hunter Valley; Welcome to Wine Country! There are more than 150 wineries in the region, meaning a busy day of wine tasting and beautiful views. Most wineries offer free tastings with…
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A week in Rarotonga
The waves crashed hugely on the reef as we looked out across the water, the sound always reaching my ears a few moments later. Nothing is more peaceful than this sound, a mixture of silence, wind flowing through the palm trees, roosters crowing and waves crashing. As soon as we landed I smelt the smell…
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South Island, Part II
A self drive itinerary of the South Island, New Zealand – Part II… Albert Town to Queenstown Distance: 70.8 km – 1 hour – Crown Range Road There are 3 different ways to drive from Lake Wanaka / Albert Town to Queenstown – highway 6, highway 8 or the Crown Range road. Now, obviously we…
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South Island, Part I
A self drive itinerary of the South Island, New Zealand – Part I… As some would say, we were crossing the ‘ditch’ to New Zealand – a new country to explore. I’m surprised we hadn’t visited sooner with only a 3 hour flight from Sydney, New Zealand was in close reach & what a beautiful…
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Uluru
Known as the red centre, Uluru is a UNESCO world heritage site and a proud national icon in the middle of outback Australia. Spectacular at any time of day, the changing colours from sunrise to sunset is one image you’ll never forget. A sacred place to the Aboriginal people of Australia, Uluru holds historical significance,…
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A guide to Rarotonga
A place we have always viewed as paradise! Rarotonga (Raro) is the largest island and main hub of the Cook Islands. A 32km road loops the entire island and there’s not one traffic light in sight. Think stunning lagoon-style beaches & friendly locals, there is so much to see and do yet it remains so…
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South Pacific Islands
POSTCARDS FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS Our first cruise and overseas holiday with P&O visiting Isle of Pines & Noumea in New Caledonia, Vila in Vanuatu and Dravuni Island, Port Denarau & Suva in Fiji.
ONLY HAPPY WHEN I TRAVEL 