Australia
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Travel Guide: The Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland
The Atherton Tablelands The Atherton Tablelands is a picturesque plateau in tropical North Queensland within an hour’s drive of Cairns. From beautiful waterfalls to crater lakes, rainforests and attractive small country towns, the region has much to offer for a two or three night stay. The Waterfalls Circuit Millaa Millaa Falls Located on Theresa Creek…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Hot Air Balloon Flights in the Atherton Tablelands
Taking a flight in a hot air balloon has long been on my ‘must do’ wish list and during our recent holiday in tropical North Queensland, my dream finally came true. We’d arranged this once in a life time experience with Hot Air Balloon Cairns and were extremely excited at the prospect of soaring high…
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A day on the Outer Barrier Reef with Quicksilver Cruises
One of the main reasons for planning a trip to Far North Queensland is to visit the Great Barrier Reef. Spanning over 2,300 km down Australia’s eastern coastline it offers an abundance of coastal experiences unlike anywhere else in the world. Quicksilver Cruises are the largest operator out of Port Douglas taking up to 440…
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Exploring Mossman Gorge and Port Douglas
After a leisurely breakfast on our Port Douglas balcony we jumped into the car for the short drive to Mossman Gorge. This is one of the most easily accessible parts of the Daintree Rainforest to reach, being just over 20 minutes from our base in Port Douglas and a little over an hour’s drive from…
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A day out on the Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Railway
Kuranda is a mountain village nestled within the lush rainforests of Tropical North Queensland. Although it is possible to travel there by car from Port Douglas we preferred the more exciting option of taking the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and returning on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. With return tickets passengers can choose to travel on the…
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Top Things to Do in Port Douglas and the Daintree River Region
Part One: Travelling from Sydney to Cairns The previous evening we’d driven to the seaside resort of Cronulla so that we could be fairly close to Sydney airport for our late morning flight. Our final night in New South Wales couldn’t have been better as our accommodation there had a balcony overlooking Cronulla beach. We’d…
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Top Things to Do in the Blue Mountains, NSW: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
Located just 100 km’s from Sydney but world’s apart from city life, the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains is noted for its stunning mountain views, vibrant forests, thundering waterfalls, charming small towns and quaint villages. If you are planning a holiday to Sydney I strongly recommend including a side trip to this beautiful part of…
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A guide to visiting Scenic World in the Blue Mountains
Scenic World is a nature themed attraction that really lives up to its name as it is located amid a lush rainforest within the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Established in 1945 when a local entrepreneur called Harry Hammond had the vision to transform a former coal mine into one of…
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Exploring the Central Coast and Hawkesbury River, NSW
The Entrance We opted to spend the night at The Entrance, an oddly named seaside resort tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the tranquil waters of Tuggerah Lake. The town lies a 95 minute drive north of Sydney. Why is it called The Entrance you may very well ask? Well, the answer is that the…
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Travel Guide: Newcastle, New South Wales
Newcastle is Australia’s second oldest city and is located just a two hour drive north of Sydney. With heritage buildings, top class museums and a stunning coastline it’s a great place to spend time in whilst visiting the Hunter Valley. Newcastle Beach Located in the centre of town, Newcastle Beach is very popular both with…
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Travel Guide: Port Stephens, New South Wales
Port Stephens is located an easy two and a half hour drive north of Sydney covering an area that’s even larger than Sydney Harbour. It’s surrounded by natural beauty, wildlife reserves, pristine beaches and the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. For visitors preferring to use public transport, there are regular trains between Sydney and…
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A Day in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s renowned wine regions and is also home to the beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens. The region is located around a two hour drive from Sydney and getting around by car is definitely easiest as although many of the wineries and the gardens are centred around Pokolbin, they are not…
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Top Things to Do in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, NSW
Having spent the last five days exploring Sydney it was time to move on so we collected a hire car from the airport, loaded our luggage on board and set off for the next part of our Australian adventure. Our plan for the day was to visit Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Located approximately one hour…
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A tour of Government House and a ferry to Cockatoo Island, Sydney
New South Wales Government House, Sydney Government House was built in 1845 and resembles a small castle and is the official home of the Governor of the State of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, 39th Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson. Her Excellency is the 28th Governor…
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Sydney Itinerary: Opera House Tour and a Day in The Rocks
The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most iconic buildings and is located on the headland of Bennelong Point. If you’re curious about its history and what it looks like inside then consider taking a one hour tour as we did. We started off the day with the 9.45 a.m. guided tour, standard admission…
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Exploring Darling Harbour, Sydney
Darling Harbour is a popular waterside location that’s close to the centre of Sydney so after enjoying breakfast on the balcony of our suite at the Quest, St. Leonards we boarded a train to the Town Hall station which was nearby. Australian National Maritime Museum We started our day with a visit to the Australian…
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Exploring Circular Quay: Sydney’s Best Walks, Ferries, Views, and Landmarks
Arriving in Sydney After enjoying a fabulous three day stopover in Singapore we boarded a late night Singapore Airlines flight down to Sydney, arriving at 11.00 a.m. local time. It had been many years since our last visit to Sydney and we were very excited to return. Passing through the e-gates was even quicker than…
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How to Spend a Day Touring the Swan Valley from Perth
A 30 km drive north east of Perth led us to the historic Western Australian wine region of the Swan Valley. The warm Mediterranean climate with cool evenings and low rainfall making it an ideal centre for wine growing. Our first stop of the morning was to Guildford, a historic town and the gateway to…
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Exploring Rockingham and the Giants of Mandurah: A WA Coastal Adventure
After enjoying days spent in Perth city centre, Fremantle, Rottnest Island and the Perth Hills we turned our attention southwards opting to explore Rockingham and Mandurah. Rockingham is a coastal town located 50 km south of Perth, the journey taking us just 45 minutes along the Kwinana Freeway. As it was a Monday morning we…
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A Day Out in WA: Cottesloe Beach and Dining in the Perth Hills
The sun was shining brightly when we drew back the curtains so we decided to spend the morning by taking a stroll along Cottesloe Beach. It’s located 11 km south west of Perth’s city centre. We took the car but it’s also possible to get there by taking the Fremantle Line train from Perth City…
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Discover Kings Park and Matilda Bay Perth: Walking Trails, Gardens & Scenic Spots
After enjoying breakfast out on the patio of our friend’s lovely home located in one of Perth’s leafy western suburbs we spent the morning exploring Kings Park and the Botanical Garden. This beautiful city park comprises natural bushland, parkland, and a botanical garden displaying over 3,000 species of flora unique to Western Australia. It’s easily…
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Rottnest Island Day Trip from Perth: Your Ultimate Travel Guide
One of the most popular excursions from Perth is to take a boat trip over to Rottnest Island. This idyllic island with its crystal clear waters, secluded beaches and unique wildlife is just a 90 minute ferry ride from the city centre and we opted to travel there on the Rottnest Express Premium Service. We’d…
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Perth to Fremantle by Train: The Ultimate Day Trip Guide
After enjoying breakfast at our hotel in Perth we strolled along to Perth Station and boarded a Transperth train to Fremantle. With standard single tickets $5.10 (£2.65) and departures every 20 minutes, it was inexpensive and a quick journey, taking only half an hour to the port city south west of Perth. Fremantle boasts an…
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A Day in Perth, WA: Must-See Highlights and Local Favourites
We were up bright and early making the most of our first full day in Perth, Western Australia. With bright blue skies and soaring temperatures we started the day at Elizabeth Quay, just a short walk from our accommodation. This vibrant waterfront destination is located on the edge of the Swan River and was opened…
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