There is nothing more fun then discovering new places and spaces. It can be somewhere exotic, remote or even inaccessible, but sometimes it can be right there in your backyard. I have come across some of the most incredible gifts when I have often expected it the least. When someone tells me about their own discoveries, I think āserendipityā and seek it out.
I share my discoveries both locally and not-so-locally in . When I enjoy the magic of exploring some wonderful natural places while hiking and bushwalking, then there is no hope of keep those little gems to myself. There are so many beautiful places to explore, the bucket list is going to take some time to complete.
Waiheke Island – Glorious Countryside, Sensational food and Fabulous Wines
Over the years I have visited New Zealand a number of times, which made it all [...]
North Stradbroke Island… glamping, relaxing and other island things
Overdue for a bit of R&R, I recently set my sights on Stradbroke Island for a [...]
Whangaroa, you have my heart… hiking in New Zealand’s Northland
Ahhh. Whangaroa you have my heart. It would have to be one of the hidden jewels [...]
Shene Estate – the spirit and soul of a grand estate… and Poltergeist Gin
I have a few favourite thingsā¦ amongst them, historical buildings and gin. There is something old [...]
Cape Raoul… Tasmania’s most glorious day hike
Cape Raoul. Wow. The best way I can describe it is as one of those ātake [...]
climbing the glass house mountains…
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Mt Ninderry… beautiful views of the Sunshine Coast, Mt Coolum and beyond
Itās funny, Mt Ninderry is just up the road from where I live, and while I look at it on pretty much a daily basis, I had never walked up it ā or thought to. [...]
Springbrook National Park… the Gold Coast’s best kept secret
I feel like I have been living in a cave. Believe it or not, I had never heard of Springbrook National Park. It was only after my husband spoke of Springbrook that I asked, āWhat [...]
A guide to the climbing the Glass House Mountains…
At the beginning of the year I decided that this year I was going to fill my some of weekends with a little adventure and climb the Glass House Mountains. I guess it was a [...]
In and around Darwin… Northern Territory’s top end in more ways than one!
I have decided I really like Darwin. I wasnāt sure at firstā¦ it got off to slow start. There were a few minor incidents, mainly related around food, but then we found our feet, blitzed [...]
Mt Beerburrum… another great Glass House Mountain walk…
In seeking out our weekend vistas, we find ourselves with another weekend gone and another Glass House Mountain nailed. This time one of the babies of the collection - Mt Beerburrum. Located on the outskirts [...]
Nourlangie Rockā¦ the breathtaking vistas of Kakadu National Park
I am always in for an adventure, new frontiers, new breathtaking panoramic vistasā¦ I think I am a view junkie, if there is such a thing. I like finding somewhere rare and remote, climbing to [...]
Pee Weeās at the Point, one of Darwinās finest
I love visiting somewhere new and discovering what makes it tick, especially food-wise and this was very much the case with Darwin. I had never been to Darwinā¦ or even anywhere close to Darwin, so [...]
7 stunning hotels with breathtaking views
We all love summer! The sunās out, clear blue skies, bikiniās ready and cocktails on hand, but what better way to spend summer this year than by visiting one of these unforgettable hotels with some [...]
Mt Tunbubudla… the Glass House Mountains Twins
I was itching for another Glass House Mountain adventure. We have nailed a few of the Glass House Mountains of late, so it is starting to be slim pickings with only a few to go, [...]
Top 10 things to do in Queenstown, New Zealand
It is no secret Queenstown, New Zealand is one of my favourite holiday destinations. Because I love it so much I have compiled a list of my Top 10 things to do in Queenstown for [...]
A magical sunrise hot air balloon rideā¦ Queenstown at its scenic best!
If you have ever thought about doing a sunrise hot air balloon ride, there is only one thing to sayā¦ do it! Oh, and do it in Queenstown. It is guaranteed to be one of [...]
Wild Horse Mountain… a scenic Glass House Mountain vantage point
In my goal to climb all of the Glass House Mountains this year, Wild Horse Mountain was the next to be conqueredā¦ well, ok, it can hardly be called āconqueringā, and if you want to [...]
Mt Ngungunā¦ the greatest sunset viewing vantage point on the Sunshine Coast
O.K. I have officially found my favouriteā¦ Glass House Mountain that is. Well, actually, not quite true. Mt Beerwah is actually my favourite, but we are not allowed to climb that one at the moment [...]
Mt Tibberoowuccumā¦ a Glass House Mountain less travelled
I decided at the beginning of the year that this year I was going to climb all of the Glass House Mountains and today we climbed the third (though it is officially my fifth ā [...]
Beautiful, beautiful Moreton Island… 4WD escape to tranquility
Beautiful... yes, definitely beautiful. I was in two minds about writing about my recent visit to Moreton Island. It was so incredibly BEAUTIFUL, I wanted to scream it from the rooftops, but one of the [...]
Mt Tibrogargan – a summit view of the Glass House Mountains
I was feeling rather ambitious this Australia Dayā¦ thinking a family walk would be a nice Australian way to see the day in and I had always wanted to āwalkā to the top of Mt [...]
Underwater wonderland… Similan Islands Snorkelling, Thailand
I had never been snorkelling before, I am not quite sure whyā¦ I have some recollection of an attempt in younger years, but my memory is more of an extremely unpleasant rush of water up [...]
Romantic interludesā¦ Lady Sarojin Sunset Cruise and Shipwreck Dinner – Khao Lak, Thailand
In the order of romance, certain sacrifices need to be made. I am usually all in, so the sacrifices are generally made by my wonderful cherry babe, who was bravely going along with this whole [...]
Honeymoon Heavenā¦ The Sarojin Resort – Khao Lak, Thailand
It is not easy deciding on a honeymoon destinationā¦ just sayināā¦ It is such an incredibly special moment in any newly married coupleās life, there is a certain sense of expectation and obligation, of how [...]
BridgeClimb Sydney… the best city views in Sydney!
It is debatable which of Sydneyās two icons, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, is the more scenic/popular/iconic. It would be hard to choose. But take into account the rich history, the [...]
Queenstown’s Winter Wonderland for beginners… surviving your first ski trip…
With this sudden burst of cold weather, thoughts turn to snow and a newly found favourite āpastimeāā¦ skiing. I never thought that I would look forward with so much anticipation to my next ski trip, [...]
Morning at the Brighton Bathing Boxes
As long as I can think back, I can remember seeing images of the iconicĀ Brighton Bathing Boxes, all lined up colourfully along the beach edge of Brighton.Ā I always wondered about the story behind these [...]
A foodie’s paradise… Phillip Island…
I recently went on a road trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island. It was more of an excuse to catch up with my bestie, but whenever we catch up it always involves lots of laughter, [...]
Japan’s cherry blossom magic…
I love Japan, it a land of unsurpassable beauty.Ā Everywhere you go, streets and laneways are lined with antique trees. Blossoming arches extend over entrances, courtyards are filled with solitary specimens gnarled and knotted by [...]
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