Category: Australia

Walking trails of Hamilton Island – Part 1 -Escape Beach

Hamilton Island has over 20km of scenic walking trails to explore, and every time we go to Hamilton Island we make sure we go and explore the majestic walking trials of Hamilton Island. There are two main entrances to the uninhabited section of the island that the Hiking trails...

The James Corden Challenge – Hamilton Island

There is something special about Hamilton Island, it is a beautiful place to relax and unwind when on holidays. Our children and I have been talking about what makes Hamilton Island so magical. We put together a list of what we think makes it so magical, and what tops...

Becoming a tourist – How to holiday from home

Becoming a tourist Oh, the places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss   I love being a tourist, travelling, exploring new places, taking photos, making memories. When I am on holidays I morph into the paparazzi. Anyone around me takes one look and can tell I am a tourist, my...

Exploring Port Fairy

Port Fairy – More than just beaches. Port Fairy a beautiful seaside town, located only 28 km west of Warrnambool. Port Fairy is a very popular spot for holidaymakers over the Summer period. Only 3 and a half hours from Melbourne located at the end of the Great Ocean...

Passage Peak

Our Favorite walks at Hamilton Island. Part 2. As we get ready to head up to Hamilton Island again, I thought I would put together a few of our favourite walks from our last trip. If you want to hear all about how you can walk to “Escape Beach“....

Top things to do in Western Australia.

Western Australia, a land as vast as it is beautiful. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world by pure size, however amazingly 53rd by population. When you visit Australia you notice something, that most of the population seems to be within half a dozen hours of the...

The Beauty of Point Lonsdale

Take a journey to Point Lonsdale Point Lonsdale, a beautiful coastal town on the Bellarine Peninsula, just over 5 minutes from Queenscliff. I spent a gorgeous weekend there with some friends, enjoying lunch down at the Dunes Cafe in Ocean Grove (a short drive away), waking up early each morning...

The Larder Ballarat – Macarthur Street Larder.

Macarthur Street Larder. Affectionately known as ‘The Larder Ballarat’ down on the corner of Macarthur Street and Doveton Street North is the Macarthur street Larder. Like many cafes in the Ballarat area, this cafe is made in a converted house. However, the way they have opened up the front...

Kualoa Ranch – Hawaii’s Hollywood link.

Kualoa Ranch is a 4000-acre cattle ranch located in Oahu, Hawaii. Whilst a working cattle ranch, its claim to fame is it’s a popular tourist attraction due to the fantastic list of films and tv shows filmed within its three valleys. Kaaawa Valley, Kualoa Valley and Hakipuu Valley. Due...

Escape Beach – Hamilton Island

Escape Beach – Hamilton Island Park your caravan in Airlie beach and catch a boat over to Hamilton Island for some amazing walks that will not only challenge you but will leave you wanting to explore more. Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, with its own...