Tag: australia
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Overnight at Horizontal Falls
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure had us travelling by seaplane into the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia for a magical 24 hours at one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders – Horizontal Falls. With an overnight stay aboard a luxury vessel, we had the opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the experience and witness the…
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The Red Centre Road Trip
When most think of Central Australia, endless red dirt, large rock formations and enough flies to drive you crazy are the thoughts that come to mind. When I stumbled across photos of remote swimming holes tucked beneath towering gorges in the middle of the Northern Territory desert, with no crocodiles to worry about, I knew…
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A guide to K’gari (Fraser Island)
The world’s largest sand island and one of Australia’s most unique 4×4 adventure destination lies off the sunny Queensland coast and should be top of your list if you love remote camping, fishing and off-road driving. K’gari (Fraser Island) is UNESCO world heritage-listed and forms part of the Great Sandy National Park filled with sand…
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A long weekend in Orange
A long weekend of food and wine in Orange, NSW – a beautiful region known for its incredible restaurants, wineries and delicious local produce. The perfect destination for a girls weekend away with my mum and sister, and for foodies and wine lovers alike! Over three days, we made our way around some of the…
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Blue Waterholes & Kosciuszko National Park
One of the best kept secrets in NSW lies north in Kosciuszko National Park. With endless beauty, you’ll feel like you’ve jetted to a remote location overseas as you explore the vast terrain including limestone cliffs, creek crossings, swimming holes, caves and waterfalls. Along the walks you’ll find an array of animals including kangaroos, wallabies…
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Kimo Estate Farm Escape
To celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary we headed to the picturesque Kimo Estate, a rural working farm located in the stunning Gundagai region. We were greeted with luxury glamping in an off-the-grid eco hut perched atop the hilltop with panoramic views of the Murrumbidgee river flats, beautiful countryside and rolling hills where only the…
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Camping on Broughton Island
Part of the Myall Lakes National Park and located at the southern end of the Barrington Coast lies beautiful Broughton Island. With camping access only accessible by boat, the campsite features 3 platforms and 2 grass style spots located on Little Poverty Beach. There are no public moorings near the campsite (only private) so you…
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A week in Freo & Margs, WA
After a few failed attempts at flying to Western Australia due to COVID border closures, we finally managed to cross the border to reunite with our travel besties from Brisbane, Terri & Ben, who were living and working in Fremantle with their two cute pugs, Butters & Spud. We had the best week together –…
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Kangaroo Island road trip
Kangaroo Island had long been on the top of my ‘places I want to travel’ list and with the state border closures from Western Australia banning anyone outside the state from entering due to covid (eye roll), we changed our travel plans and flew to South Australia instead and what a gem it proved to…
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A guide to Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is HUGE! It’s filled with an abundance of wildlife, farm land, breathtaking coastlines, mouth-watering food & wine and finished off with a laid-back vibe. Your stay will be both jam-packed and relaxing all in one. You can read all about our stay on Kangaroo Island on my next blog post or continue on…
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Day trip to Rottnest Island
Made famous by it’s fury little native marsupial, the quokka, Rottnest Island was a must-see on our travel list. We were heading down the scenic Swan River from Perth on the Rottnest Express to explore the island gem off the Western Australia coast. Known by the locals as ‘Rotto’, it won’t be long until you…
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The Great Ocean Road
One of Australia’s most iconic road trips, the Great Ocean Road is a scenic and winding coastal drive in the state of Victoria and is home to the well-known 12 Apostles but it’s not the only highlight. Think beautiful sun-drenched beaches, rugged coastlines, dense rainforest and waterfalls of the Great Otway National Park and of…