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Destination
Travel Report Details
Coffs Harbour

Stresses don't exist at the Aanuka Beach Resort
The minute you drive in to it's luscious gardens, you feel like you've stepped away from the stresses of everyday life...

Adelaide

Things to see and do in Adelaide
If you're after a relaxing and enjoyable weekend getaway, then Adelaide is the perfect destination...

Brampton Island
A romantic haven for newly weds & couples...Brampton Island
Brampton is ideal for couples and honeymooners, being so beautiful and very romantic...
 
Brampton Island, my favourite island in the Whitsundays
Brampton Island is an idyllic tropical haven where the choice is yours to do it all or do nothing at all...
 
A cheap and cheerful break on Brampton Island
We met other guests who are either repeat visitors to the island or commented that Brampton has the best of other islands, at a reasonable price...
Melbourne
The magic of Melbourne
How do you find those places that are hidden from view? You need a guide who can take you there on foot..
Blayney, NSW
Blimey you went to Blayney?
The Cowra region is home to some great little boutique wineries where you can while away an afternoon with some unhurried tastings...
Alice Springs, NT
Walking with Youth in the Australian Desert...
Recently I spent a year in a most beautiful desert town in the middle of Australia, a little gem called Alice Springs...
Broome & Cable Beach
Broome, too beautiful not to go
Today, Broome is the southern gateway to the Kimberley region and is an eclectic mixture of the old and new, east and west...
Byron Bay
Short Break in Byron Bay
Byron Bay is honestly a beautiful weekend away and I would recommend it to anyone...
 
Cheap flights, dolphins, surfing, lighthouses, my true Byron Bay experience
Byron is renowned for it's dolphin population and the best way to experience these awesome creatures at close quarters is in a kayak...
Daydream Island
Daydream Island, the ultimate family retreat
A great family destination with lots to keep the little ones entertained. The layout of the resort  allows for plenty of quiet time for parents or couples...
Gold Coast
On a budget? Opt for the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast was the obvious choice, as my partner and I were travelling on a budget...
 
Hire a car and see the Gold Coast
Having a hire car was a great way to get around. On our first afternoon, we took a leisurely drive up to Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland...
 
A long weekend away on the Gold Coast
Leaving the Gold Coast, it felt like I'd had a real holiday. It was only 3 days but it was so full and fulfilling, that it seemed like a week...
 
Release your inner child on the Gold Coast
What is the first thing you do at the Gold Coast? Well, of course, visit the Theme Parks!  We hired a car and made our own way there...
 
Tips for a holiday in Surfers Paradise
Flying to the Gold Coast is so convenient with direct flights from Melbourne and Sydney. But its not just convenience that makes it such a great place to visit...
Great Keppel Island
Contiki; Great Keppel Island Resort!
Our week at Great Keppel, Contiki, was great. The resort is just like a Contiki tour but without the early mornings and buses...
Hamilton Island
Where to stay, what to eat - the guide to Hamilton Island
 I didn't know what to expect from my 5 night's at Hamilton Island...
Christian and Sam the Cockatoo
IEarly last year we had a family holiday at Hamilton Island...
Hayman Island
Insiders guide to Hayman Island
Hayman Island was one of the most pleasant two day holidays I've had the pleasure of taking. I only wish it was longer...
 
Luxury life in Hayman Island
Hayman Island during Winter is absolute heaven. Staying in the Lagoon Wing of one of the World's leading resorts...
Hervey Bay - Fraser Island
There's more to whale watching in Hervey Bay
Fraser Island is a must-see when visiting Hervey Bay. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world...
Mildura, Victoria
Magic Mildura
Heaven exists less than 1 hours flight from Melbourne. Mildura, on the banks of the meandering Murray River, is my destination of choice...
Hobart, Tasmania
Make a change and head to Hobart
With a flying time of under 2 hours and so many 'sales' on offer by both airlines, getting to Hobart can be as cheap and convenient as getting to the Gold Coast...
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Destination
Travel Report Details
Cairns & Tropical North Queensland
A remote holiday in Cairns
Nestled in the heart of the Daintree where the rainforest meets the sea, Bloomfield is beautifully remote...
Snorkling the reef from tropical Port Douglas
I had wanted to take my Canadian partner on his first Australian holiday, and what better way to show off our beautiful natural environment...
 
Tropical North Queensland - a cheap escape
Too far you say? Too expensive? Well I shot up for a quick four day visit...
The Blue Mountains
World Heritage in our own backyard
It is perhaps ironic that many overseas visitors have a better impression of the Blue Mountains than some Australian's who take them for granted...
The Ghan - Darwin to Adelaide
Train travel on the Ghan - Darwin to Adelaide
I confess I'm a train tragic and I have also wanted to go to Alice Springs ever since I read 'A Town called Alice' many years ago...
The Hunter Valley
Make a break and head to the Hunter Valley
There is a range of things to do in the Hunter, from Hot Air Ballooning to horse riding, to wine tasting tours, to Harley Davidson rides & 4WD Hunter Valley tours...
The Northern Territory
The Wild Wild West
We arrived at the Bungle Bungles in the Kimberley Region, just in time to swoon over the sunset with a glass of champagne in hand...
4 days in the Northern Territory
My 4-day tour with AAT Kings included visits to the Territory Wildlife Park, a jumping Crocodile cruise, Yellow Waters, Ubirr rock and Litchfield National Park...
 
An 8 hour tour fo the Northern Territory
This must be paradise - a waterhole in heaven rimmed by rearing, ochre and slate grey sandstone walls, edged with a dappling of paperbarks...
Wilson Island
5 star glamping on Wilson Island
I could sum it up by saying - a 5 star 'camping' experience where you can get back to nature in style - which just happens to be located on Great Barrier Reef...
Norfolk Island
Welcome to the world of Norfolk
Where you can be as laid back (or busy) as you want to be. Where the only fast food is pulled fresh from soil or sea...
   

 

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