BRISBANE TO RAINBOW BEACH, QLD

There’s no such thing as one visit to Rainbow Beach for once you’ve been there you’ll want to go back again and again. 250kms north of Brisbane. . . read more.

BRISBANE TO ST GEORGE, QLD

St George, and not a dragon in sight! 520kms west south west of Brisbane, St George is the inland fishing capital of Queensland. This was the very first town we visited on our travels . . . read more

GOLD COAST, QLD

Queensland’s fabulous Gold Coast is, arguably, Australia’s premier holiday region. With a wonderful year-round climate, beautiful beaches, and brilliant nightlife, this is the holiday destination of choice for a vast number of Aussies. We arrived at the... read more

HAWKSBURY HIGHLANDS, NSW

The Hawkesbury Highlands, northwest of Sydney along the Bells Line of Road, is an area packed with a diversity of mountain scenery, orchards, cafés and galleries, gardens, and magnificent views, and is the perfect place for a winter weekend.. . . read more

ILUKA, NSW

Iluka on the far north coast of New South Wales is one of the Northern Rivers region’s best-kept secrets. A little seaside town on the northern side of the mouth of the Clarence River and surrounded by.. . . read more

LAKE MACQUARIE, NSW

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a couple of days and nights on a yacht? It’s not our usual short break but you know what they say, a change is as good as a holiday! After a night of heavy rain we were a little concerned about... read more

MELBOURNE TO BEMM RIVER, VIC

This is the place where you can really “get away from it all” for a few days. 440kms east of Melbourne this tiny coastal hamlet, a detour . . . read more

MELBOURNE TO POREPUNKAH, VIC

Porepunkah, at the foot of Mt Buffalo, is just 300kms north east of Melbourne and a world away from the city rat race. We stayed here on our. . . read more.

NAMBUCCA HEADS, NSW

The Nambucca Valley is one of New South Wales’ most idyllic locations. From sweeping beaches to lush farmlands, a visit here is the start of a lifetime love affair with... read more

NELSON BAY, NSW

Nelson Bay, situated on the southern coastline of Port Stephens in NSW, is on the edge of the beautiful Tomaree National Park. A few days here in the dolphin capital of Australia was... read more

NORTH HAVEN, NSW

Nestled in the shadow of North Brother Mountain, the small coastal town of North Haven lies at the mouth of the magnificent Camden Haven River, where the river meets the sea. . . read more

QUEEN MARY FALLS, QLD

Summer. It’s hot, the beaches are crowded, the traffic horrendous. And the humidity is a killer. We wanted to go away for a break but really did not want to face the heat and the crowds. . . read more

SHELLHARBOUR, NSW

Shellharbour, a little over an hours drive south of Sydney, is a hugely popular holiday destination and a terrific place for a short break. Long stretches of golden, sandy beaches, the surf, and the sheer peacefulness of it all; it sounded like heaven for a.... read more

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SYDNEY TO COFFS HARBOUR, NSW

Coffs Harbour, 558kms north of Sydney on the mid-north coast of NSW, is this state’s most popular holiday destination. Whether you want to do. . . . read more.

SYDNEY TO GUNDAGAI, NSW

A visit to Gundagai is a step back in time. Our first stop on our trip to Victoria in 2005, 370kms south west of Sydney, this is a town rich in history. . . read more.

SYDNEY TO HAT HEAD, NSW

If ever you needed a short break away from Sydney and just wanted to sit on a beach for a couple of days and let the world pass you by then . . . read more.

WORUMBA STATION, S.A.

Do you drive your kids to school in a 4x4 vehicle? Do you dream of taking them off-road instead? Then a visit to Worumba Station is . . . read more.